Patents by Inventor Philip E. Sonnet

Philip E. Sonnet 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).

  • 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
  • (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate and its use in monitoring and controlling the sweetpotato weevil
    Patent number: 4732756
    Abstract: A pheromonal compound produced by the sweetpotato weevil has been identified as (Z)-3-dodecen-1-ol (E)-2-butenoate. The synthetically-prepared compound demonstrates activity toward the sweetpotato weevil comparable to or greater than that of the natural female and comparable to that of its natural counterpart under field conditions. The novel compound provides a sensitive tool for detection of the sweetpotato weevil. By attracting adult weevils to field traps, this compound provides a means for monitoring and controlling this major agricultural pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert R. Heath, James A. Coffelt, Fredrick I. Proshold, Philip E. Sonnet, James H. Tumlinson, III
  • 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
  • Arthropod maturation inhibitors
    Patent number: 3982014
    Abstract: A number of terpenoid compounds and their epoxides were synthesized and found to prevent insect maturation when applied to insects in an immature stage of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Meyer Schwarz, Philip E. Sonnet, Nobel Wakabayashi
  • Arthropod maturation inhibitors
    Patent number: 3978230
    Abstract: A number of terpenoid compounds and their epoxides were synthesized and found to prevent insect maturation when applied to insects in an immature stage of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Meyer Schwarz, Philip E. Sonnet, Nobel Wakabayashi
  • Arthropod maturation inhibitors
    Patent number: 3933865
    Abstract: A number of terpenoid compounds and their epoxides were synthesized and found to prevent insect maturation when applied to insects in an immature stage of growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Meyer Schwarz, Philip E. Sonnet, Nobel Wakabayashi