Patents by Inventor Sterett Robertson
Sterett Robertson 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).
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Publication number: 20080224827Abstract: A pest control system (20) includes pest control devices (110) installed about an area or building (22). These devices (110) each include a bait member and a communication circuit. The communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device (110). A hand held interrogator (30) is provided to locate and communicate with the pest control devices (110) via the communication circuit. A data collection unit (40) to accumulate data gathered from the pest control devices (110) may alternatively or additionally be utilized. The bait member may be configured with a magnetic component to provide a magnetic signature indicative of the bait consumption behavior of targeted varieties of pest. The devices optionally include one or more environmental sensors to evaluate and predict pest behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventors: Daniel Barber, James King, Sterett Robertson, Scott Ray, Malcolm Warren, Anton Arnoldy, Mick A. Trompen, Stanley M. Gorgacz, Dennis Wujek
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Patent number: 7348890Abstract: A pest control system (20) includes pest control devices (110) installed about an area or building (22). These devices (110) each include a bait member and a communication circuit. The communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device (110). A hand held interrogator (30) is provided to locate and communicate with the pest control devices (110) via the communication circuit. A data collection unit (40) to accumulate data gathered from the pest control devices (110) may alternatively or additionally be utilized. The bait member may be configured with a magnetic component to provide a magnetic signature indicative of the bait consumption behavior of targeted varieties of pest. The devices optionally include one or more environmental sensors to evaluate and predict pest behavior.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2008Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Daniel Barber, James King, Sterett Robertson, Scott Ray, Malcolm Warren, Anton Arnoldy, Mick A. Trompen, Stanley M. Gorgacz, Dennis Wujek
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Patent number: 6914529Abstract: A pest control system (20) includes pest control devices (110) installed about an area or building (22). These devices (110) each include a bait member and a communication circuit. The communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device (110). A hand held interrogator (30) is provided to locate and communicate with the pest control devices (110) via the communication circuit. A data collection unit (40) to accumulate data gathered from the pest control devices (110) may alternatively or additionally be utilized. The device (110) includes a sensor that has an electrically conductive pathway comprised of a nonmetallic material. Other pest control devices to detect varying nonzero levels of pest activity are also disclosed. Still another device includes one or more environmental sensors to further evaluate and predict pest behavior.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Daniel T. Barber, Don Black, James Edward King, A. Sterett Robertson, Mick A. Trompen
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Patent number: 6724312Abstract: A pest control system includes pest control devices installed about an area or building. These devices each include a bait member and a wireless communication circuit. The wireless communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device. The wireless communication circuit can be configured in a first assembly for detecting the presence of one or more pests and a second assembly for delivering a pesticide once pests are detected. The assemblies are interchangeable within a pest control device housing. The wireless communication circuit is connected to a sensor having an electrically conductive element that can be comprised of a nonmetallic material, such as a carbon-based ink. One or more connection members electrically couple the wireless communication circuit and the sensor. These members are comprised of an electrically conductive, elastomeric compound, such as a carbon-filled silicone rubber.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2000Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Inventors: Daniel Barber, Don Black, Edward King, Sterett Robertson
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Publication number: 20030001745Abstract: A pest control system (20) includes pest control devices (110) installed about an area or building (22). These devices (110) each include a bait member and a communication circuit. The communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device (110). A hand held interrogator (30) is provided to locate and communicate with the pest control devices (110) via the communication circuit. A data collection unit (40) to accumulate data gathered from the pest control devices (110) may alternatively or additionally be utilized. The device (110) includes a sensor that has an electrically conductive pathway comprised of a nonmetallic material. Other pest control devices to detect varying nonzero levels of pest activity are also disclosed. Still another device includes one or more environmental sensors to further evaluate and predict pest behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Daniel T. Barber, Don Black, James Edward King, A. Sterett Robertson, Mick A. Trompen
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Publication number: 20010033230Abstract: A pest control system (20) includes pest control devices (110) installed about an area or building (22). These devices (110) each include a bait member and a communication circuit. The communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device (110). A hand held interrogator (30) is provided to locate and communicate with the pest control devices (110) via the communication circuit. A data collection unit (40) to accumulate data gathered from the pest control devices (110) may alternatively or additionally be utilized. The bait member may be configured with a magnetic component to provide a magnetic signature indicative of the bait consumption behavior of targeted varieties of pest. The devices optionally include one or more environmental sensors to evaluate and predict pest behavior.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2001Publication date: October 25, 2001Inventors: Daniel Barber, James King, Sterett Robertson, Scott Ray, Malcolm Warren, Anton Arnoldy, Mick A. Trompen, Stanley M. Gorgacz, Dennis Wujek
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Publication number: 20010009399Abstract: A pest control system includes pest control devices installed about an area or building. These devices each include a bait member and a wireless communication circuit. The wireless communication circuit may be in the form of a passive RF tag that transmits information indicative of bait status and an identifier unique to each pest control device. The wireless communication circuit can be configured in a first assembly for detecting the presence of one or more pests and a second assembly for delivering a pesticide once pests are detected. The assemblies are interchangeable within a pest control device housing. The wireless communication circuit is connected to a sensor having an electrically conductive element that can be comprised of a nonmetallic material, such as a carbon-based ink. One or more connection members electrically couple the wireless communication circuit and the sensor. These members are comprised of an electrically conductive, elastomeric compound, such as a carbon-filled silicone rubber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: July 26, 2001Inventors: Daniel Barber, Mick A. Trompen, Malcolm Warren, Sterett Robertson, Scott Ray
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Patent number: 6016625Abstract: An apparatus and methods for monitoring and/or controlling pests, particularly termites. The apparatus employ one or more extractor means for selectively moving termite monitoring and/or termite baiting devices. Stations used for the monitoring or control of termites are comprised of a housing that contains combinations of stacked termite monitoring and/or termite baiting devices and one or more extractor means for selectively moving the monitoring and/or baiting devices. Another embodiment optionally includes a cup for holding the termite monitoring or termite baiting devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 1998Date of Patent: January 25, 2000Inventors: Michael J. Bishoff, Dennis G. Wujek, Thomas F. Linnen, Jr., Gregory A. Lyon, Tetsuo Matsumoto, A. Sterett Robertson