Patents by Inventor Quentin M. Enos

Quentin M. Enos 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).

  • Gravity feed apparatus and method for fumigation, detoxification and nutrification of plant seed
    Patent number: 4921674
    Abstract: A gravity feed apparatus has a plurality of deflecting baffles positioned within a treatment chamber to disperse a flow of plant seed within a treatment chamber and apply sprays of a chemical solution used to treat the plant seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 1, 1990
    Inventor: Quentin M. Enos
  • Apparatus and method for fumigation and detoxification of plant seed
    Patent number: 4780279
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fumigation and detoxification of plant seed and to an pneumatic apparatus having a positive pressure air source, seed feed, a vacuum wheel air lock, fumigant and detoxicant source, a spraying apparatus for introducing the fumigant and/or the detoxicant and an exit cyclone having an optional air return for returning fumigant and/or detoxicant saturated air to the apparatus. The inventive apparatus and method have been found effective for aflatoxin B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 suppression as well as for insect extermination in infested plant seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1988
    Assignee: Toltec Corporation
    Inventor: Quentin M. Enos