Jeffrey S Lloyd

US Patent:

6896908, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Nov 14, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/002101

Inventors:

Jeffrey D. Lloyd - Knoxville TN, US
Jennifer L. Fogel - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

U.S. Borax Inc. - Valencia CA

International Classification:

A01N059/00
A01N059/14
A01N059/16
A01N059/20
A01N037/02
B27K003/52
B27K003/16
B27K003/34

US Classification:

424635, 424600, 424617, 424630, 424631, 424632, 424633, 424634, 424637, 424638, 424641, 424657, 424658, 424659, 424660, 424686, 424687, 424700, 424715, 424716, 424717, 424719, 424720, 424721, 424DIG 10, 424DIG 11, 514494, 514499, 514500, 514553, 514557, 106 183, 106 1832, 106 1505

Abstract:

This invention relates to a leach-resistant borate preservative for lignocellulosic-based products, providing resistance against insect and fungal attack for use in exterior and ground contact applications. The preservative compositions of this invention may be provided as a high strength liquid concentrate, suitable for transportation, storage and easy on-site dilution, or as a ready-to-use treatment solution. These wood preservative compositions include a borate preservative component and a co-biocidal metal fixative such as copper or zinc. The preservative compositions also contain volatile organic acid, free ammonia and ammonium salts to aid dissolution. Methods for the application of these preservative compositions to wood are also provided.

US Patent:

7449130, Nov 11, 2008

Filed:

Jul 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/332549

Inventors:

Jeffrey D. Lloyd - Knoxville TN, US
Mark J. Manning - Santa Monica CA, US
Frederick M. Ascherl - Santa Clarita CA, US

Assignee:

U.S. Borax Inc. - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

C09K 3/00
B27N 3/00
B32B 23/08

US Classification:

252385, 264109, 428526, 428527, 428528, 524 14

Abstract:

Preservative composition for lignocellulosic-based composites providing rapid and long-lasting protection against insect and fungal attack, in both low and high moisture environments, through the use of a combination of higher solubility and lower solubility borates. Pesticidal amounts of a lower solubility borate and a higher solubility borate are combined before or during their incorporation into a lignocellulosic-based composite. Useful low solubility borates includes copper borate, zinc borate and barium metaborate. Useful high solubility borates includes boric acid, boric oxide, ammonium borate and alkali metal borates such as sodium borate. Some alkaline earth metal borates, including calcium borates, are of intermediate solubility and may be used effectively as either a low soluble or high soluble borate depending on the combination used.

US Patent:

7597902, Oct 6, 2009

Filed:

Jan 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/758987

Inventors:

Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd - Knoxville TN, US
Ronald Thomas Schwalb - Knoxville TN, US

Assignee:

Nisus Corporation - Rockford TN

International Classification:

A01N 25/08

US Classification:

424411, 424405, 424406, 424658, 424659, 424660, 424DIG 11, 514919

Abstract:

The present invention relates to materials and methods for protecting man-made structures made with non-wood materials from termite damage through the application of borates to the surface of non-wood materials. In an embodiment the invention regards a method for preventing termite tunneling and tubing on non-wood and/or non-cellulosic materials by treating non-wood building components comprising the steps of applying a composition to the surfaces of a non-wood building component, wherein the composition comprises a borate component. In another embodiment the invention regards a method for preventing termite damage to man-made structures comprising the steps of mixing borates with a solvent to form a borate solution, obtaining a non-wood building component, coating the non-wood building component with the borate solution, and incorporating the coated non-wood building component into a man-made structure. The invention also regards a non-wood building component comprising a non-wood substrate, and a coating comprising borates, wherein the coating is disposed on the surfaces of the non-wood substrate.

US Patent:

7972614, Jul 5, 2011

Filed:

Apr 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/279459

Inventors:

Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd - Rockford TN, US
John Murphy - Rockford TN, US
David Ashley Ezell - Rockford TN, US

Assignee:

Nisus Corporation - Rockford TN

International Classification:

A01N 25/34

US Classification:

424410, 424405, 424408, 424409, 424658, 424659, 424 84, 514427

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a dual-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents and arthropods, the formulation including: a rodenticide; an insecticide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents and arthropods, the method including: applying the dual action pest formulation to a target area.

US Patent:

8119031, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Oct 22, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/288673

Inventors:

Jeffrey D. Lloyd - Knoxville TN, US
Mark J. Manning - Santa Monica CA, US
Frederick M. Ascherl - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

U.S. Borax Inc. - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

C09K 3/00

US Classification:

252385, 264109, 428526, 428527, 428528, 524 14

Abstract:

Preservative composition for lignocellulosic-based composites providing rapid and long-lasting protection against insect and fungal attack, in both low and high moisture environments, through the use of a combination of higher solubility and lower solubility borates. Pesticidal amounts of a lower solubility borate and a higher solubility borate are combined before or during their incorporation into a lignocellulosic-based composite. Useful low solubility borates include copper borate, zinc borate and barium metaborate. Useful high solubility borates include boric acid, boric oxide, ammonium borate and alkali metal borates such as sodium borate. Some alkaline earth metal borates, including calcium borates, calcium magnesium borates, magnesium borates and calcium sodium borates, are of intermediate solubility and may be used effectively as either a low soluble or high soluble borate depending on the combination used.

US Patent:

8465780, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Feb 19, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/708739

Inventors:

Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd - Knoxville TN, US

Assignee:

Nisus Corporation - Rockford TN

International Classification:

A01N 59/14
A61K 33/22

US Classification:

424660, 508185, 423276, 423277, 423298

Abstract:

The specification discloses a borate microemulsion product. In one embodiment, the borate microemulsion includes from about 24 to about 32 weight percent emulsified sodium pentaborate; and from about 24 to about 32 weight percent particulate boric acid suspended therein. The microemulsion has a density of about 9. 5 to about 10. 5 pounds per gallon at about room temperature. In certain embodiments, the microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1200 to about 1520 at a temperature of from about 66 F. to about 70 F. In certain other embodiments, microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1000 to about 3000 at a temperature of from about 70 F. to about 75 F.

US Patent:

8599026, Dec 3, 2013

Filed:

Nov 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/943481

Inventors:

Jeffrey D. Lloyd - Rockford TN, US
Ronald T. Schwalb - Rockford TN, US
Kevin L. Kirkland - Rockford TN, US
Richard Todd - Knoxville TN, US
Travis Lay - Knoxville TN, US
James Gorman - Rockford TN, US
Janet Kintz-Early - Rockford TN, US
J. Adrian Barnes - Knoxville TN, US

Assignee:

Nisus Corporation - Rockford TN

International Classification:

G08B 23/00

US Classification:

3405732, 43 58

Abstract:

An animal control system for use in a plant to facilitate management of the trapping of animals in the plant, the system including: a plurality of animal traps located at discrete locations of the plant, each trap including an animal sensor associated with the trap for detecting an animal trapped in the trap and a transceiver in electronic communication with the animal sensor, the transceiver having an identifier unique to the trap with which it is associated; and a computer system having a plurality of computers in communication with one another for receiving and reporting information relating to conditions of the traps. The discrete locations of the traps are obtained and input into a computer processor for processing to yield a computer generated template of the plant having a template of the plant with the discrete locations of the traps.

US Patent:

8635816, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

Jun 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/155708

Inventors:

Jeffrey D. Lloyd - Knoxville TN, US
Michael W. Tobin - Bozeman MT, US
Ronald T. Schwalb - Knoxville TN, US

Assignee:

Nisus Corporation - Rockford TN

International Classification:

E04B 1/00

US Classification:

5216911, 521691, 52408, 5216914, 5250601

Abstract:

A crawlspace encapsulation system that enables sealing and insulating of the crawlspace while allowing for the venting of gases trapped between the ground and the sealing and insulating system. The crawlspace encapsulation system includes an insulation joist plug, one or more insulation panels, and a polymeric membrane.