Patents by Inventor Rory McDonnell

Rory McDonnell 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).

  • Mollusk-killing biopesticide
    Patent number: 11825808
    Abstract: A composition and methods of using the composition for the control of mollusks are provided, which include an effective amount of one or more isolated Phasmarhabditis nematodes, wherein at least one of the isolated nematodes is P. californica, P. papillosa or P. hermaphrodita, and wherein the P. hermaphrodita does not comprise Moraxella osloensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Irma Tandingan De Ley, Rory McDonnell, Timothy Paine
  • Bioactive peptides having detrimental effects on pest slugs
    Patent number: 11723370
    Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic peptides developed from slug and insect neuropeptides. Peptides described can be used to repel, control or deter slugs, including the gray garden slug (Deroceras reticulatum), from feeding on agricultural and horticultural plants. The peptides can be combined with bait materials, or applied directly to plants or areas, or produced by genetically modified plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary Agriculture, Oregon State University
    Inventors: Man Y. Choi, Ruth C. Martin, Seungjoon Ahn, Rory McDonnell, Sujaya Rao
  • MOLLUSK-KILLING BIOPESTICIDE
    Publication number: 20210100248
    Abstract: A composition and methods of using the composition for the control of mollusks are provided, which include an effective amount of one or more isolated Phasmarhabditis nematodes, wherein at least one of the isolated nematodes is P. californica, P. papillosa or P. hermaphrodita, and wherein the P. hermaphrodita does not comprise Moraxella osloensis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Irma Tandingan De Ley, Rory McDonnell, Timothy Paine
  • Mollusk-killing biopesticide
    Patent number: 10772333
    Abstract: A composition and methods of using the composition for the control of mollusks are provided, which include an effective amount of one or more isolated Phasmarhabditis nematodes, wherein at least one of the isolated nematodes is P. californica, P. papillosa or P. hermaphrodita, and wherein the P. hermaphrodita does not comprise Moraxella osloensis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: Irma Tandingan De Ley, Rory McDonnell, Timothy Paine
  • MOLLUSK-KILLING BIOPESTICIDE
    Publication number: 20180289012
    Abstract: A composition and methods of using the composition for the control of mollusks are provided, which include an effective amount of one or more isolated Phasmarhabditis nematodes, wherein at least one of the isolated nematodes is P. californica, P. papillosa or P. hermaphrodita, and wherein the P. hermaphrodita does not comprise Moraxella osloensis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Irma Tandingan De Ley, Rory McDonnell, Timothy Paine
  • Vane anemometer
    Patent number: D461421
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventors: Richard Kellerman, Alix James Kocher, Michael T. Naughton, Brad Juchno, Craig Hidalgo, Rory McDonnell