Patents by Inventor Ronghua Zhou

Ronghua Zhou 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: 11839219
    Abstract: A BVP10 protein shown in SEQ ID NO:2 for controlling tetranychid mites and use of the protein is provided. The BVP10 protein has a median lethal concentration of 19.07 ?g/mL against Tetranychus urticae, a median lethal concentration of 58.05 ?g/mL against Panonychus citri, a median lethal concentration of 36.08 ?g/mL against Tetranychus cinnabarinus, and a control effect of 79.53%-95.45% against strawberry red spider mites. The protein is provided for preparing a novel mite pesticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Hubei Biopesticide Engineering Research Center
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Liu, Ling Chen, Yong Min, Ronghua Zhou, Ben Rao, Yan Gong, Yimin Qiu, Lei Zhu, Xianqing Liao, Wei Chen, Zhigang Cao, Liqiao Shi, Jingzhong Yang
  • Patent number: 11793204
    Abstract: A BVP8 protein for killing tetranychid mites and use thereof are provided. The protein is as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2. The BVP8 protein has a median lethal concentration of 12.98 ?g/mL against Tetranychus urticae, 33.45 ?g/mL against Panonychus citri, and 26.32 ?g/mL against Tetranychus cinnabarinus, and shows an inhibitory effect against the hatching and cleavage of Tetranychus urticae eggs, with the egg cleavage rate of 75.86% after 72 h. The protein provides a new option for the preparation of a novel miticide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Hubei Biopesticide Engineering Research Center
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Liu, Yong Min, Ling Chen, Lei Zhu, Yimin Qiu, Ben Rao, Ronghua Zhou, Yan Gong, Xianqing Liao, Wei Chen, Chunfu Qiu, Liqiao Shi, Jingzhong Yang
  • Patent number: 11723360
    Abstract: By determining the lethality rate to Meloidogyne incognita and Caenorhabditis elegans, it was found that the methylmalonic acid has a better nematicidal effect on the Caenorhabditis elegans, with the LC50 being 13.11 and 1.20 for the Meloidogyne incognita and the Caenorhabditis elegans, respectively. After compounding the methylmalonic acid with betaine, the LC50 was 2.85 and 0.27 for the Meloidogyne incognita and the Caenorhabditis elegans, respectively. Meanwhile, the methylmalonic acid also has an inhibiting effect on Pseudomonas solanacearum and Erwinia carotovora. The preparation of the methylmalonic acid provides a new choice for preparing novel biocontrol agents against the root-knot nematodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Hubei Biopesticide Engineering Research Center
    Inventors: Xiaoyan Liu, Wei Fang, Yong Min, Daye Huang, Ronghua Zhou, Guangyang Zhang, Ben Rao, Xianqing Liao, Fang Liu, Wei Chen, Kaimei Wang, Ziwen Yang, Liqiao Shi
  • Publication number: 20230019438
    Abstract: A BVP10 protein shown in SEQ ID NO:2 for controlling tetranychid mites and use of the protein is provided. The BVP10 protein has a median lethal concentration of 19.07 ?g/mL against Tetranychus urticae, a median lethal concentration of 58.05 ?g/mL against Panonychus citri, a median lethal concentration of 36.08 ?g/mL against Tetranychus cinnabarinus, and a control effect of 79.53%-95.45% against strawberry red spider mites. The protein is provided for preparing a novel mite pesticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Xiaoyan LIU, Ling Chen, Yong Min, Ronghua Zhou, Ben Rao, Yan Gong, Yimin Qiu, Lei Zhu, Xianqing Liao, Wei Chen, Zhigang Cao, Liqiao Shi, Jingzhong Yang
  • Publication number: 20230011837
    Abstract: A BVP8 protein for killing tetranychid mites and use thereof are provided. The protein is as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2. The BVP8 protein has a median lethal concentration of 12.98 ?g/mL against Tetranychus urticae, 33.45 ?g/mL against Panonychus citri, and 26.32 ?g/mL against Tetranychus cinnabarinus, and shows an inhibitory effect against the hatching and cleavage of Tetranychus urticae eggs, with the egg cleavage rate of 75.86% after 72 h. The protein provides a new option for the preparation of a novel miticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Inventors: Xiaoyan LIU, Yong MIN, Ling CHEN, Lei ZHU, Yimin QIU, Ben RAO, Ronghua ZHOU, Yan GONG, Xianqing LIAO, Wei CHEN, Chunfu QIU, Liqiao SHI, Jingzhong YANG
  • Patent number: 11503833
    Abstract: Strain of Bacillus thuringiensis novonest4 and applications thereof. The Bacillus thuringiensis is the Bacillus thuringiensis novonest4, with an Accession No. CCTCC NO: M2018443. The strain is firstly reported to have both the effect of preventing and controlling lepidoptera pests after foilar application and the effects of degrading carbendazim, promoting crop growth and increasing crop yield after soil application, and has wide application prospects in agricultural production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Hubei Biopesticide Engineering Research Center
    Inventors: Daye Huang, Chunxia Cao, Jingwu Yao, Yani Zhang, Xianqing Liao, Fang Liu, Ben Rao, Ronghua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20210022347
    Abstract: Strain of Bacillus thuringiensis novonest4 and applications thereof. The Bacillus thuringiensis is the Bacillus thuringiensis novonest4, with an Accession No. CCTCC NO: M2018443. The strain is firstly reported to have both the effect of preventing and controlling lepidoptera pests after foilar application and the effects of degrading carbendazim, promoting crop growth and increasing crop yield after soil application, and has wide application prospects in agricultural production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Daye HUANG, Chunxia CAO, Jingwu YAO, Yani ZHANG, Xianqing LIAO, Fang LIU, Ben RAO, Ronghua ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20210015094
    Abstract: By determining the lethality rate to Meloidogyne incognita and Caenorhabditis elegans, it was found that the methylmalonic acid has a better nematicidal effect on the Caenorhabditis elegans, with the LC50 being 13.11 and 1.20 for the Meloidogyne incognita and the Caenorhabditis elegans, respectively. After compounding the methylmalonic acid with betaine, the LC50 was 2.85 and 0.27 for the Meloidogyne incognita and the Caenorhabditis elegans, respectively. Meanwhile, the methylmalonic acid also has an inhibiting effect on Pseudomonas solanacearum and Erwinia carotovora. The preparation of the methylmalonic acid provides a new choice for preparing novel biocontrol agents against the root-knot nematodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Xiaoyan LIU, Wei FANG, Yong MIN, Daye HUANG, Ronghua ZHOU, Guangyang ZHANG, Ben RAO, Xianqing LIAO, Fang LIU, Wei CHEN, Kaimei WANG, Ziwen YANG, Liqiao SHI
  • Patent number: 7452472
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the removal of grease collected in a hydro-mechanical grease interceptor via a pump which may be activated by a programmable timer. In an embodiment, a hydro-mechanical grease interceptor includes a tank having a tank inlet and a tank outlet; a tray positioned inside the tank; and a pump located inside the tank, the pump having a pump inlet and a pump outlet, wherein the pump inlet is located within the tray at a level below the tank outlet. The interceptor may include a timer coupled to the pump to control operation of the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2008
    Assignee: Josam Company
    Inventors: Barry Hodgekins, Craig Swider, Wenwei Wu, legal representative, B. Scott Holloway, Ronghua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20080061012
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the removal of grease collected in a hydro-mechanical grease interceptor via a pump which may be activated by a programmable timer. In an embodiment, a hydro-mechanical grease interceptor includes a tank having a tank inlet and a tank outlet; a tray positioned inside the tank; and a pump located inside the tank, the pump having a pump inlet and a pump outlet, wherein the pump inlet is located within the tray at a level below the tank outlet. The interceptor may include a timer coupled to the pump to control operation of the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventors: Barry Hodgekins, Craig Swider, Ronghua Zhou, B. Holloway, Wen Wu
  • Publication number: 20060242913
    Abstract: An adjustable roof drain has an extension and a base ring. An adjusting mechanism on an inner surface of the extension engages an adjusting mechanism on an outer surface of the base ring to adjustably set the position of the extension relative to the base ring. Preferably the adjusting mechanisms are threaded connections. A bead of sealant may be placed in a groove that is exposed at the joint between the two parts after the position is set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventor: Ronghua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20060207919
    Abstract: An interceptor has an inlet chamber and a solids removing chamber disposed above the inlet chamber. A pump in the inlet chamber pumps effluent though a conduit to the solids removing chamber. A disposable filter at the end of the conduit catches any solids as the effluent passes therethrough. A drain is provided in the solids removing chamber to allow the filtered effluent to return to the inlet chamber. As a result, the filter is kept in a dry place, thus making it easier to change.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 21, 2006
    Inventor: Ronghua Zhou
  • Patent number: 6745414
    Abstract: A portable and rapidly deployable shower station is provided particularly for emergency wash-down use, such as flush-flow decontamination of a person exposed to hazardous materials such as hazardous chemical agents or the like. The shower station includes a plurality of tubular frame components adapted for quick and easy assembly to define an interior shower stall. The frame components incorporate a plurality of upright telescopic tubular posts having their upper ends interconnected by a flexible hose, wherein these telescopic posts are extensible upon connection to a supply of water under pressure to raise the flexible hose to an elevated position at the top of the shower stall. The tubular posts and the flexible hose carry a plurality of spray nozzles for delivering a substantial water flow projected from multiple locations and in multiple directions into the shower stall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Haws Drinking Faucet Company
    Inventor: Ronghua Zhou
  • Publication number: 20030163867
    Abstract: A portable and rapidly deployable shower station is provided particularly for emergency wash-down use, such as flush-flow decontamination of a person exposed to hazardous materials such as hazardous chemical agents or the like. The shower station includes a plurality of tubular frame components adapted for quick and easy assembly to define an interior shower stall. The frame components incorporate a plurality of upright telescopic tubular posts having their upper ends interconnected by a flexible hose, wherein these telescopic posts are extensible upon connection to a supply of water under pressure to raise the flexible hose to an elevated position at the top of the shower stall. The tubular posts and the flexible hose carry a plurality of spray nozzles for delivering a substantial water flow projected from multiple locations and in multiple directions into the shower stall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 4, 2003
    Inventor: Ronghua Zhou
  • Patent number: D529185
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Haws Drinking Faucet Company
    Inventor: Ronghua Zhou