Patents by Inventor Paul L. Guss

Paul L. Guss 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).

  • 6,12-dimethylpentadecan-2-one and its use in monitoring and controlling the banded cucumber beetle
    Patent number: 4871537
    Abstract: A pheromonal compound produced by the banded cucumber beetle has been identified as 6,12-dimethylpentadecan-2-one. Both the synthetically prepared racemic compound and the purified natural pheromone elicited responses by banded cucumber males in field tests. By attracting adult beetles to field traps, this compound is a useful tool for the monitoring and controlling of this major agricultural pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Tatsuji Chuman, Paul L. Guss, deceased, Robert E. Doolittle, John R. McLaughlin, James H. Tumlinson, III
  • Synthetic pheromone 8-methyl-2-decanol propanoate
    Patent number: 4734524
    Abstract: A pheromonal compound produced by the western corn rootworm has been identified as 8-methyl-2-decanol propanoate (8-M-2-DP) having the structural formula: ##STR1## A synthesis has been devised for racemic 8-M-2-DP which demonstrates activity toward the western corn rootworm comparable to its natural counterpart. Other diabroticites including the Mexican corn rootworm and the northern corn rootworm also respond to the synthetic compound. By attracting rootworms to field traps, 8-M-2-DP is a useful tool for the monitoring and control of these major agricultural pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1982
    Date of Patent: March 29, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Paul L. Guss, James H. Tumlinson, III, Philip E. Sonnet, Adron T. Proveaux
  • Synthetic pheromone 10-methyl-2-tridecanone and its use in controlling the southern corn rootworm and related diabroticites
    Patent number: 4565695
    Abstract: A pheromonal compound produced by the southern corn rootworm has been identified as 10-methyl-2-tridecanone (10-M-2-T) having the structural formula: ##STR1## The synthetic R-enantiomer of 10-M-2-T demonstrates activity toward the southern corn rootworm comparable to its natural counterpart, whereas the synthetic racemic mixture is characterized by approximately half the activity for a given amount. Related diabroticites such as the western spotted cucumber beetle also respond to the synthetic compounds. By attracting adult beetles to field traps, 10-M-2-T is a useful tool for the monitoring and control of these major agricultural pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Paul L. Guss, James H. Tumlinson, III, Philip E. Sonnet, John R. McLaughlin
  • Synthetic pheromone 10-methyl-2-tridecanone and its use in controlling the southern corn rootworm and related diabroticites
    Patent number: 4474991
    Abstract: A pheromonal compound produced by the southern corn rootworm has been identified as 10-methyl-2-tridecanone (10-M-2-T) having the structural formula: ##STR1## The synthetic R-enantiomer of 10-M-2-T demonstrates activity toward the southern corn rootworm comparable to its natural counterpart, whereas the synthetic racemic mixture is characterized by approximately half the activity for a given amount. Related diabroticites such as the western spotted cucumber beetle also respond to the synthetic compounds. By attracting adult beetles to field traps, 10-M-2-T is a useful tool for the monitoring and control of these major agricultural pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1983
    Date of Patent: October 2, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Paul L. Guss, James H. Tumlinson, III, Philip E. Sonnet, John R. McLaughlin