Patents by Inventor Ted N. Shaver

Ted N. Shaver 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).

  • Attractant for monitoring and control of adult scarabs
    Patent number: 6440406
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for attracting scarabs. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating scarabs, and/or protecting plants susceptible to scarab damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Juan D. Lopez, Jr., Robert L. Crocker, Ted N. Shaver
  • Feeding attractant and stimulant for adult control of noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species
    Patent number: 6074634
    Abstract: The present invention provides an composition for attracting noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species. Liquid and solid formulations are provided, along with methods for their use, for controlling or eliminating noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species, and/or protecting plants susceptible to noctuid and/or other lepidopteran species damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Juan D. Lopez, Jr., Ted N. Shaver, Kenneth R. Beerwinkle, Peter D. Lingren