Patents by Inventor Nan-Yao Su
Nan-Yao Su 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).
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Publication number: 20210337779Abstract: Various examples are provided related to remote detection of termite feeding activates. In one example, a termite feeding detection apparatus includes a consumption sensor module including durable bait; and a notification electronics module including a weather-proof enclosure communicatively coupled to the consumption sensor module. The consumption sensor module can detect when a threshold amount of the durable bait has been consumed and the notification electronics module can transmit a signal in response to detection of the threshold amount of durable bait consumption. In another example, a termite feeding detection system comprises at least one termite feeding detection apparatus; and a receptor configured to receive the signal transmitted by the notification electronics module of the termite feeding detection apparatus and store information associated to the signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventor: Nan-Yao SU
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Patent number: 10375957Abstract: The subject invention provides fluid formulations for use in controlling a population of a pest once it has been detected. Specifically, the subject invention pertains to a fluid bait formulation comprising a feed medium impregnated with at least one active ingredient and a liquid carrier. The invention is based on the concept of providing a unique fluid bait formulation that can be injected into a termite infestation site, where an effective amount of AI(s) is presented to the termite population, even following dehydration of the formulation, to control the termite population.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INCORPORATEDInventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Publication number: 20160000073Abstract: The subject invention provides fluid formulations for use in controlling a population of a pest once it has been detected Specifically, the subject invention pertains to a fluid bait formulation comprising a feed medium impregnated with at least one active ingredient and a liquid carrier. The invention is based on the concept of providing a unique fluid bait formulation that can be injected into a termite infestation site, where an effective amount of AI(s) is presented to the termite population, even following dehydration of the formulation, to control the termite population.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventor: Nan-Yao SU
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Patent number: 9185896Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Publication number: 20140101985Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.Inventor: NAN-YAO SU
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Patent number: 8603510Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semichemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Patent number: 8293797Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the oral administration of ecdysteroids for controlling subterranean termites. Preferred ecdysteroids for use according to the subject invention are ecdysone, certain ecdysone analogs, and 20-hydroxyecdysone, for example. In some preferred embodiments, one or more of these compounds is used in a termite bait in combination with one or more chitin synthesis inhibitors. Thus, the subject invention also relates in part to controlling termites by the use of a chitin synthesis inhibitor (CSI), such as hexaflumuron and/or noviflumuron, together with an ecdysteroid (and analogs thereof) or molt-accelerating compound (MAC), such as halofenozide. The subject invention also relates to mixtures comprising these two active ingredients. The MAC/ecdysteroid analog induces a preliminary molting event in termite workers (they could not complete the molting), which then allows the CSI to further disrupt the molt and cause mortality.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Nan-Yao Su, James Edward King, Paul Allen Neese
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Patent number: 7998496Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the oral administration of ecdysteroids for controlling subterranean termites. Preferred ecdysteroids for use according to the subject invention are ecdysone, certain ecdysone analogs, and 20-hydroxyecdysone, for example. In some preferred embodiments, one or more of these compounds is used in a termite bait in combination with one or more chitin synthesis inhibitors (CSI), such as hexaflumuron and/or noviflumuron. The subject invention also relates to mixtures comprising these two active ingredients. The ecdysteroid analog or molt-accelerating compound (MAC) typically induces a preliminary molting event in termite workers, which then allows the CSI to further disrupt the molt and cause mortality. The combination of these active ingredients, causing accelerated molting together with inhibition of chitin synthesis, is surprisingly shown herein to enhance activity against termites, as compared to either group of compounds alone.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundations, Inc.Inventors: Nan-Yao Su, James Edward King, Paul Allen Neese
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Publication number: 20110189122Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the oral administration of ecdysteroids for controlling subterranean termites. Preferred ecdysteroids for use according to the subject invention are ecdysone, certain ecdysone analogs, and 20-hydroxyecdysone, for example. In some preferred embodiments, one or more of these compounds is used in a termite bait in combination with one or more chitin synthesis inhibitors. Thus, the subject invention also relates in part to controlling termites by the use of a chitin synthesis inhibitor (CSI), such as hexaflumuron and/or noviflumuron, together with an ecdysteroid (and analogs thereof) or molt-accelerating compound (MAC), such as halofenozide. The subject invention also relates to mixtures comprising these two active ingredients. The MAC/ecdysteroid analog induces a preliminary molting event in termite workers (they could not complete the molting), which then allows the CSI to further disrupt the molt and cause mortality.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: August 4, 2011Inventors: Nan-Yao SU, James Edward King, Paul Allen Neese
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Patent number: 7823323Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods useful for management of certain pests. The invention is particularly well suited for the control of social insect pests and, particularly, termites. The invention concerns unique toxicant-containing matrices as well as apparatuses for monitoring pest activity and presenting a toxicant. The invention is useful as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program and can greatly reduce the introduction of harmful chemicals into the environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2002Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.Inventor: Nan Yao Su
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Publication number: 20080242647Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the oral administration of ecdysteroids for controlling subterranean termites. Preferred ecdysteroids for use according to the subject invention are ecdysone, certain ecdysone analogs, and 20-hydroxyecdysone, for example. In some preferred embodiments, one or more of these compounds is used in a termite bait in combination with one or more chitin synthesis inhibitors (CSI), such as hexaflumuron and/or noviflumuron. The subject invention also relates to mixtures comprising these two active ingredients. The ecdysteroid analog or molt-accelerating compound (MAC) typically induces a preliminary molting event in termite workers, which then allows the CSI to further disrupt the molt and cause mortality. The combination of these active ingredients, causing accelerated molting together with inhibition of chitin synthesis, is surprisingly shown herein to enhance activity against termites, as compared to either group of compounds alone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2005Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Nan-Yao Su, James Edward King, Paul Allen Neese
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Publication number: 20070092548Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semichemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Patent number: 7169403Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Patent number: 6857223Abstract: This invention describes a cellulose bait that is hermetically sealed with a non-biodegradable material through which termites can tunnel or chew. The envelopes of the subject invention are preferably made of a soft/flexible material. Because the bait is hermetically sealed (“HS baits”) in a weather-resistant enclosure, it can remain in the environment for extended periods until termite feeding occurs. Not only is the bait protected, the environment is also protected from the toxicant because the toxicant is completely sequestered until it is encountered by the foraging termites. This novel bait system does not require monitoring. Such baits can be placed in large quantities in places where monitoring is not practical and/or economical. The subject bait packs can be distributed in large quantities in agricultural fields or in large areas such as an entire city for area-wide population management of subterranean termites.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 22, 2005Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Publication number: 20040149318Abstract: A filter cleaning apparatus is disclosed comprising a mount for a filter element having a fluid channel, the fluid channel positioned interior to the filter element; and a plurality of fluid outlets located along the fluid channel, wherein the fluid outlets are positioned to generate a fluid flow against the filter element to rotate the filter element about the mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Publication number: 20030177689Abstract: This invention describes a cellulose bait that is hermetically sealed with a non-biodegradable material through which termites can tunnel or chew. The envelopes of the subject invention are preferably made of a soft/flexible material. Because the bait is hermetically sealed (“HS baits”) in a weather-resistant enclosure, it can remain in the environment for extended periods until termite feeding occurs. Not only is the bait protected, the environment is also protected from the toxicant because the toxicant is completely sequestered until it is encountered by the foraging termites. This novel bait system does not require monitoring. Such baits can be placed in large quantities in places where monitoring is not practical and/or economical. The subject bait packs can be distributed in large quantities in agricultural fields or in large areas such as an entire city for area-wide population management of subterranean termites.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: University of FloridaInventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Publication number: 20030180343Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polymer devices impregnated with semiochemical attractants for termites. The materials for delivering the semiochemicals are preferably cellulose-free. Devices of the subject invention are placed in soil and provide a slow-release and permeation of the semiochemicals into the adjacent soil so that termites tunneling in the vicinity are directed toward the chemical sources. Because the semiochemicals are impregnated in the polymer, the device also protects the semiochemicals so that they do not degrade rapidly under field conditions. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention comprises a durable station housing, preferably with a removable bait, wherein the body of the station housing itself is impregnated with a semiochemical attractant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: University of FloridaInventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Publication number: 20020144453Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods useful for management of certain pests. The invention is particularly well suited for the control of social insect pests and, particularly, termites. The invention concerns unique toxicant-containing matrices as well as apparatuses for monitoring pest activity and presenting a toxicant. The invention is useful as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program and can greatly reduce the introduction of harmful chemicals into the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2002Publication date: October 10, 2002Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Patent number: 6404210Abstract: The present invention pertains to a dimensionally stable sensor that minimizes false positive responses caused by high humidity, rainfall, or temperature fluctuation while maintaining true positive responses attained from termite activity. The invention further pertains to a method for continually monitoring termite activity by utilizing dimensionally stable sensor(s).Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1999Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
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Patent number: 6397516Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods useful for management of certain pests. The invention is particularly well suited for the control of social insect pests and, particularly, termites. The invention concerns unique toxicant-containing matrices as well as apparatuses for monitoring pest activity and presenting a toxicant. The invention is useful as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program and can greatly reduce the introduction of harmful chemicals into the environment.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: June 4, 2002Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.Inventor: Nan-Yao Su