Patents by Inventor Nancy D. Epsky

Nancy D. Epsky 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).

  • Insect bait station method and apparatus
    Patent number: 9861090
    Abstract: The insect bait station comprises an outer shell covered with a toxicant-infused wax coating, and an insect lure disposed within the outer shell. Insects are drawn to the bait station by the insect lure (preferably a fruit fly lure). When the insects land on the bait station they are killed by the toxicant within the bait station wax coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert R. Heath, Pedro Rendon, Nancy D. Epsky
  • INSECT BAIT STATION METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20130212927
    Abstract: The insect bait station comprises an outer shell covered with a toxicant-infused wax coating, and an insect lure disposed within the outer shell. Insects are drawn to the bait station by the insect lure (preferably a fruit fly lure). When the insects land on the bait station they are killed by the toxicant within the bait station wax coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Robert R. Heath, Pedro Rendon, Nancy D. Epsky
  • 3-alkyl-1-butanol attractants for frugivorous pest insects
    Patent number: 6224890
    Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide 3-alkyl-1-butanol vapors and vapor blends of 3-alkyl-1-butanol with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, ammonia, putrescine and mixtures which function as highly effective attractants for frugivorous pest flies especially of Anastrepha species. By attracting frugivorous pest insects, the chemical attractants provide means for detecting, surveying, monitoring and/or controlling the pest fruit flies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: The United States of Americas as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert R. Heath, Nancy D. Epsky
  • Trapping system for fruit flies
    Patent number: 5939062
    Abstract: A dry insect trap for capturing male and female frugivorous pest insects for detecting, monitoring, and/or controlling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert R. Heath, Nancy D. Epsky
  • Trapping system for fruit flies
    Patent number: 5907923
    Abstract: A dry insect trap for capturing male and female frugivorous pest insects for detecting, monitoring, and/or controlling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 1, 1999
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert R. Heath, Nancy D. Epsky
  • Trapping system for mediterranean fruit flies
    Patent number: 5766617
    Abstract: A trapping system for capturing male and female frugivorous pest insects for detecting, monitoring, and/or controlling that includes an attractant composition of ammonium acetate and putrescine and a synergist for the attractant composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert R. Heath, Nancy D. Epsky