Patents by Inventor Kathy J. Wauson

Kathy J. Wauson 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).

  • Tilt ramp trap having bosses
    Patent number: 8499488
    Abstract: A rodent trap includes a box having one or more entrance tubes provided therein. The entrance tubes are in communication with a mouse hole in the side wall of the box. Within each tube is a tilt ramp that tilts in response to a weight of 4 grams at a distance of one and 5/16 inches from the pivot axis to the tilt ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson, Edward J. Yarkosky
  • Light weight responsive tilt ramp rodent trap
    Patent number: 6691452
    Abstract: A rodent trap includes a box having one or more entrance tubes provided therein. The entrance tubes are in communication with a mouse hole in the side wall of the box. Within each tube is a tilt ramp that tilts in response to a weight of 4 grams at a distance of one and {fraction (5/16)} inches from the pivot axis to the tilt ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson, Edward J. Yarkosky
  • Low profile tilt-ramp trap
    Patent number: 6631582
    Abstract: A low profile tilt-ramp trap includes a tube providing entrance into the trap. Within the tube is a tilt ramp that has a flap on its exit end to prevent mice from moving beneath the tilt ramp. Once a mouse enters the tilt ramp, the ramp pivots to provide the mouse access to the interior of the trap. A counter weight causes the tilt ramp to move back to its initial position after the mouse has entered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson
  • Low profile tilt-ramp trap
    Publication number: 20030041504
    Abstract: A low profile tilt-ramp trap includes a tube providing entrance into the trap. Within the tube is a tilt ramp that has a flap on its exit end to prevent mice from moving beneath the tilt ramp. Once a mouse enters the tilt ramp, the ramp pivots to provide the mouse access to the interior of the trap. A counter weight causes the tilt ramp to move back to its initial position after the mouse has entered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson
  • Mouse trap
    Patent number: D690789
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Knees Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Kathy J. Wauson