US Patent No: 5,996,276

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Aerodynamic transport body for distribution of biological agents

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Abstract

A method and aerodynamic transport body for delivering biological control agents into a field is provided. The aerodynamic transport body is a biodegradable device into which the biological control agent is placed and then the device is projected into the field using a catapult.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTUREWASHINGTON, DC1850

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carter, Lyle Marvin Shafter, CA 1 2
Chesson, Joseph H Bakersfield, CA 1 2
Penner, John Victor Wasco, CA 1 2

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Forward Cites

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MICROFAB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
6,339,897 Method and apparatus for dispensing airborne materials for controlling pests 39 2001
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (1)
6,357,171 Method for aerial distribution of pollinating agents 0 2000