Patents by Inventor Steven M. Bessette

Steven M. Bessette 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).

  • Method for controlling house dust mites with a composition comprising phenylethyl propionate
    Patent number: 6887899
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of dust mites containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling dust mites by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Pesticidal compositions containing plant essentials oils against termites
    Patent number: 6858653
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of mites in stored food products containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling mites from accessing stored food products by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: EcoSmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils
    Patent number: 6849614
    Abstract: Synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions containing synergistic and residual mixtures of plant essential oils and/or their constituents, plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with known active pesticidal compounds or plant essential oils and/or their constituents in admixture with other compounds not previously used as active ingredients in pesticidal formulations, such as, for example, so called signal transduction modulators. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally effective amount of the above synergistic and residual pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
  • Pesticidal activity of plant essential oils and their constituents
    Patent number: 6841577
    Abstract: A pesticide for cockroaches and larvae which is based on purified naturally occurring plant substances. Phenethyl propionate; methyl salicylate; pulegone; carvacrol; thymol; thyme oil; citronellal; a three-blend of eugenol, ?-terpineol and cinnamic alcohol; a four-blend of benzyl alcohol, phenethyl alcohol, phenethyl propionate and ?-terpineol; and a five-blend of thymol, t-anethole, ?-terpineol, eugenol and citronellal have been used as the pesticide. The pesticide affects the octopamine receptor site in the cockroach. The five-blend has been used as a pesticide for Asian armyworms and green peach aphid nymphs. Methods of use of the pesticides are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Myron A. Beigler
  • Cancer treatment composition and method using natural plant essential oils
    Patent number: 6812258
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing plant essential oils, natural or synthetic, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, for the prevention and treatment of soft tissue cancer in mammals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Herbicidal compositions containing clove oil
    Publication number: 20040192551
    Abstract: Herbicidal compositions containing clove oil as an active ingredient, with or without one or more plant essential oils or an adjuvant/soil amendment and methods for using same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Cancer treatment composition and method using natural plant essential oils with signal transduction modulators
    Publication number: 20040156922
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing plant essential oil compounds, natural or synthetic, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, with one or more signal transduction modulators, for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: EcoSmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Cancer treatment composition and method using natural plant essential oils
    Publication number: 20040146595
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing plant essential oils, natural or synthetic, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, for the prevention and treatment of soft tissue cancer in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: EcoSmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Non-hazardous pest control
    Patent number: 6713518
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of pests containing one or more neurally effective substances. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling pests by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Arthur M. Knight
  • Pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils against mites
    Patent number: 6689395
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of mites in stored food products containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling mites from accessing stored food products by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Pesticidal compositions containing rosemary oil and wintergreen oil
    Publication number: 20030194454
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions containing rosemary oil and/or wintergreen oil and methods for using same are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, A. David Lindsay, Essam E. Enan
  • Cancer treatment composition and method using signal transduction modulators and natural plant essential oils as synergists for conventional treatments
    Publication number: 20030108622
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing plant essential oil compounds, natural or synthetic, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, with one or more signal transduction modulators, for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: EcoSMART Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Cancer treatment composition and method using signal transduction modulators and natural plant essential oils as synergists for conventional treatments
    Publication number: 20030108623
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing plant essential oil compounds, natural or synthetic, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, with one or more signal transduction modulators, for the prevention and treatment of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: EcoSMART Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils against beetles
    Publication number: 20030091661
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of beetles in stored food products containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling beetles from accessing stored food products by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: May 15, 2003
    Applicant: EcoSMART Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Pesticidal compositions containing mineral oil and/or soybean oil
    Patent number: 6555121
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for quick knockdown, kill and control of household pests, the composition contains mineral oil and/or soybean oil, with and without other plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling household pests by applying a effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Pesticidal compositions containing menthyl salicylate
    Patent number: 6534099
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions against pests comprising menthyl salicylate. Pesticidal compositions for the control of household insects containing menthyl salicylate with one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling ants, cockroaches and other household insects by applying an pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Pesticidal compositions containing peppermint oil
    Patent number: 6531163
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of household pests, such as cockroaches and ants contain peppermint oil (or cornmint oil), optionally blended with one or more plant essential oils. The present invention is also directed to synergistic pesticidal compositions containing peppermint oil optionally blended with at least one plant essential oils. Further, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling household pests, such as cockroaches and ants, by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the inventive pesticidal composition to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Ecosmart Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan
  • Pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils against human body louse
    Publication number: 20030039674
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of human body louse containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling human body louse by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: ECOSMART TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Pesticidal compositions containing plant essential oils against human body louse
    Publication number: 20030036530
    Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for the control of human body louse containing one or more plant essential oils. In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for controlling human body louse by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to a locus where pest control is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Applicant: ECOSMART TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventor: Steven M. Bessette
  • Cancer treatment composition and method using natural plant essential oils
    Publication number: 20030017218
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions containing plant essential oils, natural or synthetic, or mixtures or derivatives thereof, for the prevention and treatment of soft tissue cancer in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Steven M. Bessette, Essam E. Enan