Patents by Inventor Gerard T. O'Brien

Gerard T. O'Brien 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).

  • Use of Bacillus thuringiensis berliner var. kurstaki to reduce the occurrence of darkling beetles in poultry houses
    Patent number: 5244660
    Abstract: The application of Bacillus thuringiensis berliner var. Kurstaki to poultry houses results in the reduction of the larger and smaller darkling beetle infesting those houses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Inventors: Gerard T. O'Brien, A. Geri O'Brien
  • Treatment of ascites in poultry
    Patent number: 5213815
    Abstract: A method of treating ascites in poultry comprising administering Eyebright herb and Brewer's yeast to poultry in need thereof. The Brewer's yeast and eyebright quantities ingested by the birds can be varied judiciously to suit the poultry breed, the severity of the environmental conditions and the severity of the diseased condition of the stricken birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Inventor: Gerard T. O'Brien
  • Reduction of bacteria count on poultry being processed into food at a poultry processing plant
    Patent number: 4683618
    Abstract: Bacteria and foreign matter can be more thoroughly removed from poultry carcases being processed for food by deluging with water, then spraying with an atomized high velocity solution of baking soda and water, deluging with water again. Then spraying with an atomized high velocity solution of baking soda and water for the second time, then spraying with an atomized mist of 3% hydrogen peroxide, and finally deluged again with ordinary plant tap water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1987
    Inventor: Gerard T. O'Brien
  • Music book page turner
    Patent number: D275402
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1984
    Inventor: Gerard T. O'Brien