Patents by Inventor Roy Whitson

Roy Whitson 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).

  • Biocontrol of nematodes
    Patent number: 9554578
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for using a Bacillus strain as a nematicide and related compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience LP
    Inventors: Reed Nathan Royalty, Varghese Thomas, Roy Whitson
  • SANDPAPER MUTANTS OF BACILLUS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE TO ENHANCE PLANT GROWTH, PROMOTE PLANT HEALTH AND CONTROL DISEASES AND PESTS
    Publication number: 20160095321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strains of Bacillus and methods of their use for enhancing the growth, promoting plant health or controlling diseases or pests of a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Magalie GUILHABERT, Sarah F. HOVINGA, Daniel M. JOO, Jonathan S. MARGOLIS, Sarah J. MILLS, Varghese THOMAS, Damian CURTIS, Reed Nathan ROYALTY, Roy WHITSON
  • Sandpaper mutants of and methods of their use to enhance plant growth, promote plant health and control diseases and pests
    Patent number: 9185915
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strains of Bacillus and methods of their use for enhancing the growth, promoting plant health or controlling diseases or pests of a plant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience LP
    Inventors: Magalie Guilhabert-Goya, Sarah F. Hovinga, Daniel M. Joo, Jonathan S. Margolis, Sarah J. Mills, Varghese Thomas, Damian Curtis, Reed Nate Royalty, Roy Whitson
  • Biocontrol of Nematodes
    Publication number: 20130189227
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for using a Bacillus strain as a nematicide and related compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Reed Nathan Royalty, Varghese Thomas, Roy Whitson
  • SANDPAPER MUTANTS OF BACILLUS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE TO ENHANCE PLANT GROWTH, PROMOTE PLANT HEALTH AND CONTROL DISEASES AND PESTS
    Publication number: 20120231951
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strains of Bacillus and methods of their use for enhancing the growth, promoting plant health or controlling diseases or pests of a plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Inventors: Magalie GUILHABERT-GOYA, Sarah F. HOVINGA, Daniel M. JOO, Jonathan S. MARGOLIS, Sarah J. MILLS, Varghese THOMAS, Damian CURTIS, Reed NATE ROYALTY, Roy WHITSON
  • Beverage maker having brewing chamber adapted to receive coffee pods or loose coffee
    Publication number: 20060090653
    Abstract: A beverage maker is provided that allows a user to make a brewed beverage or dispense hot water. Various sealing and latching mechanisms are further provided for effectively sealing the brewing chamber under pressure. A mechanism is provided for reducing splashing when relatively short vessels are positioned beneath the brewing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Richard McDuffie, Edward Jones, Peng Chao, Jun Guo, Sek Leung, Roy Whitson, Alan Stratton, Brian D'Amelio
  • Control of parasitic mites of honey bees
    Publication number: 20050090560
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for use to control parasitic mites of honey bees, particularly Varroa mites. In one aspect, the invention is directed to control of parasitic mites of honey bees wherein the active ingredient is a miticidally effective amount of a selected ketone or 1-heptanol, ethyl butyrate, benzaldehyde, heptaldehyde, or d-limonene. In a second aspect, the invention is directed to control of parasitic mites of honey bees wherein the active ingredient is an effective attractant amount of 2-heptanone. The attracted mites are then trapped or otherwise removed from the locus of the bees. The present invention is also directed to methods and compositions which include 2-heptanone to control hive invading pests of honey bees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicants: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Cerexagri, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Erickson, Gloria DeGrandi-Hoffman, Christian Becker, Roy Whitson, Thomas Deeby
  • Shredder
    Patent number: D677717
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton
  • Shredder
    Patent number: D679320
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton, Michael William Mercier
  • Shredder
    Patent number: D686657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton
  • Shredder
    Patent number: D688740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn Michael Applegate, Tai Hoon K. Matlin, Roy Whitson, Jonathan Wesley Morris, Alan Kenneth Stratton