Patents by Inventor Marvin Elkins

Marvin Elkins 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).

  • Insect trapping mat
    Patent number: 4852517
    Abstract: There is disclosed an insect trapping mat for domestic animals. The mat has a predetermined shape and is formed from a top layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer. The top layer is insect pervious to allow insects such as fleas and ticks to travel into the intermediate layer. A wet or slow drying adhesive is located either on the bottom surface of the top layer, on the top surface of the bottom layer, or in the intermediate layer. The adhesive may be mixed with pheromones or bait to attract insects or fleas. Once the insects have touched the adhesive they will not be able to release themselves from it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventors: Dwight L. Smith, Marvin Elkins
  • Pet mat
    Patent number: 4649861
    Abstract: A pet mat for domestic animals. The mat has a predetermined shape and is formed from a top layer, a bottom layer, and an intermediate layer. The top layer is insect pervious to allow insects such as fleas and ticks to travel into the intermediate layer. A wet or slow drying adhesive is located either on the bottom surface of the top layer, on the top surface of the bottom layer, or in the intermediate layer. The adhesive may be mixed with pheromones or bait to attract the insects or fleas. Once the insects or fleas have touched the adhesive they will not be able to release themselves from it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1987
    Inventors: Marvin Elkins, Dwight L. Smith