Patents by Inventor Robin L. Kern

Robin L. Kern 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).

  • Stabilized insect bait formulation and method
    Publication number: 20040197366
    Abstract: An aqueous sucrose-containing insect bait formulation may be stabilized against short term degradation or loss of sweetness by incorporating borax in the aqueous bait formulation. Stabilization against degradation or loss of sweetness at higher temperatures can be achieved by incorporating borax and an antimicrobial agent in the aqueous bait formulation. Preferably, borax is present in an amount ranging from approximately 0.1 to 10% by weight and an antimicrobial agent is present in an amount of approximately 0.2% by weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Applicant: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrence R. Burke, Robin L. Kern, Brian Potts, Ronald O. Richardson
  • Termite bait composition and method
    Patent number: 6416752
    Abstract: An improved termite bait composition comprises a powdered cellulosic attractant having a particle size in the range of approximately 1 to 100 micrometers and a termite killing agent. Also disclosed are a method for controlling termites by applying the termite bait composition to a termite infested area and a termite bait composition package for use in a termite bait station comprising the termite bait composition contained within a termite attractive package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald O. Richardson, Robin L. Kern