Patents Examined by Thurman K. Race
  • Flying insect attractant composition
    Patent number: 5229126
    Abstract: A formulated attractant for household flying pests and the optimal release rates have been found providing improved attractiveness when compared to prior art attractants including the use of fermented materials or hydrolyzed or other decomposed proteins. The attractant is pleasant and nontoxic to humans when used correctly, and is easily manufactured, stored and transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Ecolab Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Anderson, Thomas D. Nelson