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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7380370 | Repelling rodents A rodent repellent device has a housing substantially enclosing a porous storage medium in an interior region of the housing; and a repellent disposed within the storage medium, the repellent including a component of feline urine that disperses into atmospheric air ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7341023 | Rodent euthanasia machine The present invention is an apparatus and method for euthanizing animals humanely and painlessly by introducing a gas at a first flow rate to cause the animals to reach narcosis. Then, the gas is introduced at an elevated second flow rate to induce a death to the an... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334745 | Hazing a bird repellent solution The present invention provides a method and a machine for dispersing a liquid bird repellent solution. The method includes providing a liquid bird repellent solution at a first orifice. The first orifice is defined in a liquid conduit. A flow of air is released thro... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7325358 | Weather protected deer and animal repellent container A device for displaying an odorous animal repellent. The device comprises a housing having a chamber adapted for receiving the animal repellent. The device further comprises a retainer on the underside of the housing which allows permeation of the scent of the anima... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320439 | Self-contained insect repelling and killing apparatus An apparatus for the purpose of dispensing a chemical agent whose function is to detract or alternatively attract and destroy, insects, in particular, flying insects. The apparatus consists of a chemical source, a connection to a fluid source, usually water, a reser... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7263282 | Electrically heated vapour dispensing apparatus An electrically heated apparatus for dispensing fragrancing materials and other volatile substances to an enclosed volume comprising a container containing a quantity of a volatile substance, heating means, transfer means for transferring said volatile substance tow... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7260943 | Apparatus and method for servicing a coolant system An apparatus, system and method for servicing a coolant system, such as, an automobile air conditioner are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus may comprise a device for measuring a parameter of the coolant system; and means for selectively switching between ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7215878 | Chip that comprises an active agent and an integrated heating element Active compound chip and process for the production of an active compound chip comprising an active compound which is bound at room temperature, at least one heating element being located at least partly in the interior of the chip and the heating element having an ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201916 | Liquid emanator device to deliver self-suspending insecticide droplets A method and device for metered delivery of an insecticidal liquid into a room for the purpose of repelling or killing flying insects, wherein the liquid is ejected in small quantities from a bubble-jet type liquid emanator device at an ambient temperature. The ejec... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7168630 | Methods and personal protection devices for repelling insects Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per bi... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7162880 | Cooling apparatus, systems and methods The present invention is directed toward a method, apparatus and system for cooling goods, such as, for example, agricultural products, in a substantially sealed chamber. A method of the invention includes placing goods on a surface; forming a chamber over the goods... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7152809 | Methods and personal protection devices for repelling insects Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per bi... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7117631 | Microencapsulated animal trap bait and method of luring animals to traps with microencapsulated bait The present invention is directed towards an animal trap kit and method for luring animals to trap. The kit preferably includes a any well known animal trap in combination with a microencapsulated bait that can be applied during manufacturing of new traps or existin... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7007861 | Methods and personal protection devices for repelling insects Methods and devices for repelling insects are disclosed. The methods and devices provide personal protection from insect bites and insect landings, particularly mosquito bites. The methods and devices employ insect repellents such as pyrethroids at low (parts per bi... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6993867 | Rat exterminating electroshock sheet, and method of expelling harmful birds and animals A sheet for exterminating rats by electric shock includes two plastic sheets in the form of upper and lower layered sheets. A grid-type copper foil pattern of straight lines with a fixed width, intersecting at right angles, is formed as first electrodes on the upper... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6996335 | Electrical evaporator with ratcheting wick adjuster An evaporator (10) includes a housing (100, 200), a bottle (400) containing a substance to be evaporated, a wick (500) protruding from the bottle (400), a rotatable plug deck (300) for providing electricity to the evaporator... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6957013 | Fluid heater A fluid heater having a first heat exchanger block with a fluid heating tube encased therein, and having a first surface, a second heat exchanger block with a fluid heating tube encased therein and having a second surface adjacent to the first surface. A cavity is f... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6951073 | Transportable, positionable, directional insect control system A transportable, positionable, directionable insect control system comprising a frame supported on one or more wheels for movement over the underlying surface and a handle for use in positioning the insect control system. A tank is mounted on the frame and a pump is... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6931202 | Electrical evaporator with adjustable evaporation intensity An evaporator includes a housing, a bottle containing a substance to be evaporated, a wick having a lower portion disposed within the bottle and an upper portion protruding from the bottle, a heating device disposed within the housing at a position proximate to the ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926902 | Insecticide transpiration apparatus There is provided an insecticide transpiration apparatus capable of transpiring insecticide at room temperature. The apparatus includes an apparatus main body having a recipient recess capable of accommodating an insecticide cartridge, an insecticide cartridge rotat... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6925751 | Automated pest control dust applicator device for remote applications The present invention relates to an automated pest control dust applicator device for remote applications, such as bug or bee or hornet spraying in high areas, e.g., trees, overhangs, porch roofs, dormers, eaves, etc. Thus, the automated pest control dust applicator... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6917754 | Multi-functional electrical vaporizer for a liquid substance and method of manufacturing such a vaporizer A multi-functional electrical vaporizer for a liquid substance includes a bottle for holding the liquid substance, a wick for drawing the liquid substance out of the bottle, an electrical heating device positioned proximate to an upper portion of the wick, an electr... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6908052 | Lawn mower sprayer assembly A lawn mower sprayer assembly for spraying a fluid onto a lawn during mowing of the lawn. The lawn mower sprayer assembly includes a container member being designed for receiving the fluid. The container member is designed for being coupled to a lawn mower. A pressu... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6909840 | Localized surface volatilization The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for rapid flash-like volatilization of high and low vapor pressure components from liquid or solid emanators which is in contact with a point or localized heat source. Vaporization is promoted by a geometrical... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6857214 | Scent dispersal apparatus A scent dispersal apparatus includes a housing having an aperture for permitting gaseous communication between an interior of the housing and an ambient atmosphere. The scent dispersal apparatus also includes a gaseous flow device provided for generating a gaseous s... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6773679 | Electric fumigation device An electrically activatable fumigating device, methods of using it, and methods of constructing the device, are disclosed. The device is adapted to be plugged into a wall outlet. It is provided with a resistance heater that is housed in a lower recess of a heating c... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6675528 | Mosquito incinerator An apparatus for destroying mosquitoes by luring them into the apparatus where they are killed and their remains are incinerated. In order to lure the mosquitoes to the apparatus a mixture is emitted that attracts mosquitoes. The mixture contains a chemic... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6553711 | Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device including a box body having a clip body for hanging the box body on a user's body. The box body is disposed with a pushing block, an electric mosquito incense mat insertion hole, gas releasing slots, DC socket ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6513282 | Self-contained mobile fumigation chamber system and method A mobile fumigation system and method is provided. The system includes a mobile fumigation chamber that is self-contained with its own power source, able to provide temperature-controlled storage on-site at a port of entry, fumigation treatment, and full ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6484438 | Pest control device and volatile substance holder for use in same A pest control device is provided with (1) a volatile substance holder, which includes a pest control component volatilization surface and a liquid volatilization surface, and (2) an indicator, which is composed of a wick and a bottle. The pest control co... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6446583 | Evaporation device for volatile substances An evaporation device 2 is disclosed for the evaporation of volatile substances, in particular insecticides and aromatics, which includes a housing 13 which contains a heating element and a container 50 for a substance to be evaporated. This container 50 ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6446384 | Electric exhaler for the vaporization of disinfesting insecticide products An electric exhaler for the vaporization of disinfesting insecticide products comprises a heating resistance (R) and a refill of porous ceramic material (S) impregnated with an active substance apt to be evaporated at high temperature. The resistance (R) ... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6443434 | Forced-air scent dispenser A dispenser for scents used to attract deer and other animals includes a housing with an intake on one end and an exhaust on the other. Inside the housing is a timing circuit which controls a cyclic heater element. The heater element is positioned to tran... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6406673 | Volatile dispenser lamp A combination lamp and volatile dispenser provides light and dispenses a volatile material such as an insecticide from a burnable coil. There is a burn vessel, a flame source and a chimney. The burn vessel houses the coil, has openings allowing air to pas... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6392549 | Portable mosquito repelling/killing device A portable mosquito repelling/killing device, it has a box convenient for carrying; a power source provided by dry batteries or provided by inserting the plug seat on the box in an A.C. current socket. The box of the device is combined with a clamping mem... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6339897 | Method and apparatus for dispensing airborne materials for controlling pests A method and apparatus for dispensing pheromones, semiochemicals, and other materials that can control the behavior or physiology of insects and other pests are described. The dispensers (AgJets) use electronic dispensing technology such as that used in i... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6306913 | Container for 4-allylanisole and analog scolytid pesticides A projectile can be used to administer pesticides such as one or more from the group consisting of 4-allylanisole, anisole, allylbenzene, 4-isopropylanisole, p-anisaldehyde, ethylbenzene, cumene, 4-methoxyacetophenone, 4-methylstyrene, 2-propylphenol, phe... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6298596 | System for the controlled diffusion of active substances in cultivation and in defence against parasites in agriculture A plant, which affords moment-by-moment control of quantities of individual substances to be simultaneously diffused into the environment to provide, for example, control of insect pests. Unused active substances are preserved away from light and air.... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6293044 | Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device including a box body having a clip for hanging the box body on a user's body. The box body is disposed with a pushing block, an electric mosquito incense mat insertion hole, gas releasing slots and a switch. An... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6240248 | Game attractant heating device A game attractant heating device for heating a quantity of liquid game attractant to a temperature between 90° and 130° degrees Fahrenheit. The heating device preferably includes multiple liquid attractant holding chambers each with a separate heating e... | 05/29/2001 |
