Patents by Inventor Terry L. Amburgey

Terry L. Amburgey 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).

  • Delivery system for supplemental wood preservative and/or metal corrosion inhibition treatment
    Patent number: 7195823
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a porous pad impregnated with wood preservative(s) and/or metal corrosion inhibitor(s) to which future maintenance treatments can be applied. These pads are designed to be placed within joints of wood, metal or combinations thereof for protection against biotic and/or abiotic deterioration. The pad can be placed between joints of wood and/or metal members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Michael G. Sanders, Terry L. Amburgey, H. Michael Barnes
  • Positive directed movement of termites by radio waves as a basis for control procedures
    Patent number: 6837001
    Abstract: A novel method of positively directing termite activity by the use of radio waves. Also provided is a method of protecting a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation based on termite attractancy of specific radio waves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Michael G. Sanders, Craig D. Bell
  • Delivery system for supplemental wood preservative and/or metal corrosion inhibition treatment
    Publication number: 20040018331
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a porous pad impregnated with wood preservative(s) and/or metal corrosion inhibitor(s) to which future maintenance treatments can be applied. These pads are designed to be placed within joints of wood, metal or combinations thereof for protection against biotic and/or abiotic deterioration. The pad can be placed between joints of wood and/or metal members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Michael G. Sanders, H. Michael Barnes
  • Positive directed movement of termites by radio waves as a basis for control procedures
    Publication number: 20030014907
    Abstract: A novel method of positively directing termite activity by the use of radio waves. Also provided is a method of protecting a natural or man-made structure from termite infestation based on termite attractancy of specific radio waves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2002
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Michael G. Sanders, Craig D. Bell
  • Application of mechanical stress to improve wood treatability
    Patent number: 6142198
    Abstract: Application of vibration and/or compression to kiln-dried wood increases the retention and penetration of preservatives in the wood.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, H. Michael Barnes, Michael G. Sanders
  • Method for preventing and/or controlling staining in lumber, apparatus therefore and non-stained lumber
    Patent number: 5858484
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing control or elimination of non-microbial enzymatic staining in lumber sapwood. Stain resistant lumber obtained by application of mechanical force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Shane C. Kitchens
  • Method for preventing and/or controlling staining in lumber, apparatus therefore and non-stained lumber
    Patent number: 5697414
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing control or elimination of non-microbial enzymatic staining in lumber sapwood. Stain resistant lumber obtained by application of mechanical force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Terry L. Amburgey, Shane C. Kitchens
  • Prevention of enzyme mediated discoloration of wood
    Patent number: 5480679
    Abstract: Methods for preventing non-fungal discoloration of logs, wood and wood products that are free of non-fungal discolorations are provided. The wood is treated with a phytotoxic agent in order to prevent enzyme-mediated discoloration of the wood. The wood subsequently may be monitored to determine viability of parenchyma cells. This invention also relates to unmilled wood that is substantially free of non-fungal discolorations and has nonviable parenchyma cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Elmer L. Schmidt, Terry L. Amburgey