Patents by Inventor Michael J. Lacey

Michael J. Lacey has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Endosulfan formulation and methods of use thereof
    Publication number: 20040054010
    Abstract: The present inventors have found that the contrasting chemical, physical and environmental characteristics of alpha and beta endosulfan provide an opportunity to formulate an effective endosulfan formulation with lower risk to the environment. Accordingly, the present invention provides a method for controlling or reducing pest numbers in an area affected or likely to be affected by pests, the method comprising applying to the area an endosulfan formulation, the formulation comprising beta endosulfan and alpha endosulfan, wherein the ratio of beta to alpha endosulfan in the formulation is at least 3.5:6.5 w/w.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Tara D. Sutherland, Michael J. Lacey, Robyn J. Russell, John G. Oakeshott
  • Process of making xenorhabdin antibiotics
    Patent number: 4672130
    Abstract: The new 1,2-dithiolo[4,3-b]pyrrole derivatives (also designated as Xenorhabdins) are antibiotics and pesticides. Their bio-syntheses from Xenorhabdus nemtophilus or X. luminescens, and the pharmaceutical and pesticidal formulations containing them have been disclosed. Several xanthydrol and acetate derivates of Xenorhabdins have been prepared.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1987
    Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and Biotechnology Australia Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Stuart H. Rhodes, Graham R. Lyons, Richard P. Gregson, Raymond J. Akhurst, Michael J. Lacey