Patents by Inventor Edward W. Burkett

Edward W. Burkett 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).

  • Beehive wind shield
    Patent number: 11839199
    Abstract: A wind shield supported by a beehive bottom board prevents directly impinging wind from creating high-pressure differences across the beehive such as promote excessive ventilation. By providing an entry path that opens upward and follows a twisted path, proper ventilation and access to the beehive by the bees may be maintained. The wind shield may be quickly installed on a variety of beehive designs and easily removed during warm weather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventors: Edward W. Burkett, Kenneth H. Raihala
  • Beehive Wind Shield
    Publication number: 20190166806
    Abstract: A wind shield supported by a beehive bottom board prevents directly impinging wind from creating high-pressure differences across the beehive such as promote excessive ventilation. By providing an entry path that opens upward and follows a twisted path, proper ventilation and access to the beehive by the bees may be maintained. The wind shield may be quickly installed on a variety of beehive designs and easily removed during warm weather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Edward W. Burkett, Kenneth H. Raihala