Patents by Inventor Steven M. Valles

Steven M. Valles 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: 9591858
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Publication number: 20160113287
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Publication number: 20160068820
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia pubens) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus(es). The virus(es) is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Patent number: 9255254
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Publication number: 20150225701
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia pubens) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus(es). The virus(es) is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Publication number: 20140234262
    Abstract: At least one novel virus capable of infecting crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is isolated, along with polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences of the virus. The virus is capable of be used as a biopesticide to control populations of crazy ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, David H. Oi
  • Patent number: 8183025
    Abstract: A Unique Solenopsis invicta viruse (SINV2) have been identified and its genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV2. The virus is used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, Charles A. Strong, Yoshifumi Hashimoto
  • Publication number: 20110177037
    Abstract: A Unique Solenopsis invicta viruse (SINV2) have been identified and its genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV2. The virus is used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, Charles A. Strong, Yoshifumi Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 7919302
    Abstract: A Unique Solenopsis invicta viruse (SINV2) have been identified and its genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV2. The virus is used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, Charles A. Strong, Yoshifumi Hashimoto
  • Patent number: 7332176
    Abstract: Unique Solenopsis invicta viruses (SINV) have been identified and their genome sequenced. Oligonucleotide primers have been developed using the isolated nucleic acid sequences of the SINV. The viruses are used as a biocontrol agent for control of fire ants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Steven M. Valles, Roberto M. Pereira, Wayne B. Hunter, David H. Oi, Charles A. Strong, Phat M. Dang, David F. Williams