Patents by Inventor Powell Porter

Powell Porter 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).

  • Patent number: 8753695
    Abstract: A dry insect repellent includes a plurality of non-toxic natural essential oils and an amount of soybean oil, to facilitate even distribution of the active components throughout a dry carrier matrix. The dry carrier matrix facilitates storage, handling, and application of the dry insect repellent to a treatment area for the safe and effective control of mosquitoes and other pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: Lori Ann Porter, Powell Porter, Jess Storey
  • Patent number: 8206763
    Abstract: A non-toxic insect repellent concentrate formulation utilizing a plurality of all natural active components has been proven to be effective in repelling mosquitoes for periods of between six to eight weeks, with one application. The insect repellent concentrate formulation includes a plurality of natural essential oils comprising at least one emulsifying agent to maintain the oils in a stable solution. A pH conditioning agent may be added to assure the formulation is pH balanced for application to grass, plants, and trees, without detriment. The formulation may be provided as either a concentrate, or at dilutions ready for direct application, and may be applied by any of a variety of methods including broadcast spraying, boom applicators, misting systems, aerosol spray devices, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventors: Lori Ann Porter, Powell Porter, Jess Storey
  • Publication number: 20120003334
    Abstract: A non-toxic insect repellent concentrate formulation utilizing a plurality of all natural active components has been proven to be effective in repelling mosquitoes for periods of between six to eight weeks, with one application. The insect repellent concentrate formulation includes a plurality of natural essential oils comprising at least one emulsifying agent to maintain the oils in a stable solution. A pH conditioning agent may be added to assure the formulation is pH balanced for application to grass, plants, and trees, without detriment. The formulation may be provided as either a concentrate, or at dilutions ready for direct application, and may be applied by any of a variety of methods including broadcast spraying, boom applicators, misting systems, aerosol spray devices, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Lori Ann Porter, Powell Porter, Jess Storey
  • Patent number: 7947311
    Abstract: A non-toxic insect repellent concentrate formulation utilizing a plurality of all natural active components has been proven to be effective in repelling mosquitoes for periods of between six to eight weeks, with one application. The insect repellent concentrate formulation includes a plurality of natural essential oils comprising at least one emulsifying agent to maintain the oils in a stable solution. A pH conditioning agent may be added to assure the formulation is pH balanced for application to grass, plants, and trees, without detriment. The formulation may be provided as either a concentrate, or at dilutions ready for direct application, and may be applied by any of a variety of methods including broadcast spraying, boom applicators, misting systems, aerosol spray devices, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Inventors: Lori Ann Porter, Powell Porter, Jess Storey
  • Publication number: 20090169655
    Abstract: A non-toxic insect repellent formulation utilizing a plurality of all natural active components in solution has been proven to be effective in repelling mosquitoes for periods of between six to eight weeks, with one application. The insect repellent formulation includes a plurality of natural, essential oils in an aqueous solution comprising at least one emulsifying agent to maintain the oils in a stable solution. A pH conditioning agent may be added to assure the formulation is pH balanced for application to grass, plants, and trees, without detriment. At least one formulation includes a buoyancy agent such that the formulation floats on or at the surface of water bodies in an area of application, thereby suffocating any insect larvae as may be present there. The formulation may be provided as either a concentrate, or at dilutions ready for direct application, and may be applied by any of a variety of methods including broadcast spraying, boom applicators, misting systems, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Lori Ann Porter, Powell Porter, Jess Storey
  • Publication number: 20090169656
    Abstract: A non-toxic insect repellent concentrate formulation utilizing a plurality of all natural active components has been proven to be effective in repelling mosquitoes for periods of between six to eight weeks, with one application. The insect repellent concentrate formulation includes a plurality of natural essential oils comprising at least one emulsifying agent to maintain the oils in a stable solution. A pH conditioning agent may be added to assure the formulation is pH balanced for application to grass, plants, and trees, without detriment. The formulation may be provided as either a concentrate, or at dilutions ready for direct application, and may be applied by any of a variety of methods including broadcast spraying, boom applicators, misting systems, aerosol spray devices, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Lori Ann Porter, Powell Porter, Jess Storey