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).

  • Methods, systems and baits for detecting and controlling termites
    Patent number: 6370812
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignees: Dowelanco, University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Burns, Ellen M. Thoms, Nan-Yao Su
  • Remote monitoring system for detecting termites
    Patent number: 6052066
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods useful for monitoring and management of certain pests well as others biotic and abiotic factors. The invention is particularly well suited for the control of social insect pests, and particularly, termites. The invention concerns methods and apparatuses for monitoring pest activity and presenting a toxicant. The invention is useful as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program and can significantly enhance the efficacy, efficiency and convenience of the management program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Nan-Yao Su
  • Remote monitoring system for detecting termites
    Patent number: 5815090
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to materials and methods useful for monitoring and management of certain pests well as other biotic and abiotic factors. The invention is particularly well suited for the control of social insect pests, and particularly, termites. The invention concerns methods and apparatuses for monitoring pest activity and presenting a toxicant. The invention is useful as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program and can significantly enhance the efficacy, efficiency and convenience of the management program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Nan-Yao Su