Patents by Inventor Terrence P. McGovern

Terrence P. McGovern 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: 5202124
    Abstract: Compositions of .alpha.-ionone were found to effectively attract rose chafers, Macrodactylus subspinosus (F.). The .alpha.-ionone may be used alone or in combination with one or more low-molecular-weight organic compounds including: (1) an organic acid component selected from the group of valeric acid, hexanoic acid, and mixtures thereof, (2) an ester component comprising octyl butyrate, and/or (3) an alcohol component comprising one or more higher alcohols. By attracting the beetles to field traps, the attractants are useful for the monitoring and control of these agricultural pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Roger N. Williams, Dan S. Fickle, Terrence P. McGovern, deceased
  • Patent number: 5198219
    Abstract: Compositions of trans-2-nonenol were found to effectively attract rose chafter, Macrodactylus subspinosus (F.). The trans-2-nonenol may be used alone or in combination with one or more organic compounds including: (1) an organic acid component selected from the group of valeric acid, hexanoic acid, and mixtures thereof, (2) an ester component comprising octyl butyrate, and/or (3) an .alpha.-ionone component. By attracting the beetles to field traps, the attractants are useful for the monitoring and control of these agricultural pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Roger N. Williams, Dan S. Fickle, Terrence P. McGovern, deceased
  • Patent number: 4891217
    Abstract: Novel attractants for the Mediterrean Fruit Fly, "Medfly," are disclosed. The attractants comprise isomeric blends of esters of iodo-trans-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid. In use, the attractants are competitive in attraction with the "standard" Medfly attractant, Trimedlure, "TML," but are much more persistent than TML.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1990
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Roy T. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4877607
    Abstract: Certain cyclohexyl and cyclohexenyl aliphatic alcohols and ketones are potent attractants for Dacus latifrons, the Malaysian fruit fly. By attracting adult males to field traps, the compounds provide a means for detecting, monitoring, and controlling this agricultural pest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1989
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Robert A. Flath, Roy T. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4797408
    Abstract: A number of novel amides were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1989
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, George S. Burden
  • Patent number: 4785009
    Abstract: A number of novel tetrahydro-pyridinyl amides were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, George S. Burden
  • Patent number: 4764366
    Abstract: Novel lower alkyl esters of iodo-trans-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid are useful to attract the Mediterranean Fruit Fly, "Medfly," for prolonged periods of time. The esters are competitive in attraction with the current "standard" attractant, Trimedlure, but are much more persistent. The esters may be economically produced and possess the dual properties required for effective use in Medfly control programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Roy T. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4761280
    Abstract: Certain esters of 4(and 5)-chloro-trans-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid act in a dual and advantageous capacity when added to the Mediterranean fruit fly attractant, trimedlure. They greatly reduce or eliminate crystallization of the solid trimedlure isomers that occurs on storage or use during cool weather and they significantly extend the attractive activity of trimedlure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1988
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Barbara A. Leonhardt, Roy T. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 4675342
    Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides were found to be effective insect repellents and some were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck, George S. Burden
  • Patent number: 4621143
    Abstract: A number of novel amides were found to be highly effective as cockroach repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1986
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, George S. Burden
  • Patent number: 4530935
    Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 1983
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1985
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck
  • Patent number: 4416881
    Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck
  • Patent number: 4382950
    Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1983
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck
  • Patent number: 4356180
    Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1982
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck
  • Patent number: 4298612
    Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck
  • Patent number: 4291041
    Abstract: A number of alicyclic carboxamides of the formula ##STR1## wherein n, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 are defined hereinbelow have been found to be useful insect repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck
  • Patent number: 4264594
    Abstract: A number of novel carboxamides have been found to be useful insect repellents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Terrence P. McGovern, Carl E. Schreck
  • Patent number: 3953607
    Abstract: 7-Ethoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-2-octene is highly active in preventing normal maturation of the yellow mealworm and the confused flour beetle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1974
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Morton Beroza, Rafael Sarmiento, Terrence P. McGovern
  • Patent number: 3934033
    Abstract: 7-Ethoxy-1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-2-octene and 1-(p-ethylphenoxy)-3,7-dimethyl-7-propoxy-2-octene are highly active in preventing normal maturation of the yellow mealworm and the confused flour beetle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Morton Beroza, Rafael Sarmiento, Terrence P. McGovern