Patents by Inventor Richard Michael Roe

Richard Michael Roe 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).

  • Publication number: 20230404181
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Patent number: 11785995
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Publication number: 20230157278
    Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: 2-undecanone in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; at least one hydrophobic base in an amount of about 5% to about 65%; at least one alcohol in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; and at least one emulsifier in an amount of about 5% to about 15% and methods of repelling insects and ticks by applying to a subject or a substrate a formulation of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: May 25, 2023
    Inventors: Richard Michael Roe, Stephanie Watson, Heather Beach
  • Patent number: 11627739
    Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: 2-undecanone in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; at least one hydrophobic base in an amount of about 5% to about 65%; at least one alcohol in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; and at least one emulsifier in an amount of about 5% to about 15% and methods of repelling insects and ticks by applying to a subject or a substrate a formulation of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, MIMIKAI
    Inventors: Richard Michael Roe, Stephanie Watson, Heather Beach
  • Patent number: 11582968
    Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, James Brian Davis, Jiwei Zhu
  • Publication number: 20220273117
    Abstract: A mosquito control net includes an occupant chamber and a trap chamber disposed over the occupant chamber. The trap chamber has one or more openings disposed on an outer surface thereof, through which mosquitos enter the trap chamber, the openings having receptacles attached therein and extending within the trap chamber to inhibit egression of mosquitos from the trap chamber after entry. A method for preventing mosquito bites for a subject can include providing such a mosquito control net and having the subject occupy it. A kit of parts for converting a conventional mosquito control net into a trapping mosquito control net can comprise a funnel-shaped receptacle surrounded by a bag, the bag being substantially impermeable to mosquitos and the receptacle and/or the bag being attachable to a top surface of the conventional mosquito control net to form a trap compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Chouaïbou Seïdou Mouhamadou, Richard Michael Roe, Robert D. Mitchell, III, Charles S. Apperson, Marian Gayle McCord, Andre J. West
  • Publication number: 20210037821
    Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation comprising: 2-unde-canone in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; at least one hydrophobic base in an amount of about 5% to about 65%; at least one alcohol in an amount of about 5% to about 50%; and at least one emulsifier in an amount of about 5% to about 15% and methods of repelling insects and ticks by applying to a subject or a substrate a formulation of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Richard Michael Roe, Stephanie Watson, Heather Beach
  • Publication number: 20200297047
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Patent number: 10779532
    Abstract: The invention is directed to ovicidal compositions comprising at least 2-undecanone and/or 2-tridecanone, and methods for the use of the compositions for the killing of insect pest eggs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Richard Michael Roe
  • Patent number: 10694793
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Publication number: 20200048801
    Abstract: Mosquito resistant textiles and garments are provided that demonstrate resistance to mosquito bites without the use of pesticides or chemicals. The textiles and garments provide 90% or more resistance to mosquito bite resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, Charles S. Apperson, Andre J. West, Emiel A. DenHartog
  • Publication number: 20190230920
    Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Richard Michael Roe, James Brian Davis, Jiwei Zhu
  • Publication number: 20190166830
    Abstract: The invention is directed to ovicidal compositions comprising at least 2-undecanone and/or 2-tridecanone, and methods for the use of the compositions for the killing of insect pest eggs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventor: Richard Michael Roe
  • Publication number: 20190021409
    Abstract: An insect-proof, form-fitting undergarment is provided having top and bottom parts formed of selected breathable materials and having omnidirectional stretch properties, and which top and bottom parts may be securely joined at the waist to prevent insect entry. A superfine knitted fabric is utilized to prevent insect bites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Andre J. West, Marian G. McCord, Charles S. Apperson, Richard Michael Roe, Emiel A. DenHartog