Patents by Inventor Calvin Kittridge Colby

Calvin Kittridge Colby 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).

  • Air-powered shot device and components for disabling a hard-body insect
    Patent number: 10996021
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and devices capable of disabling or killing hard-bodied insects, including wasps and hornets, to two, three, or even four or more feet. In some cases, the techniques and devices use an existing pressurized-air device, such as a CO2-powered rifle or pistol, either intended for BBs or pellets, in .177, .20, .22, .25 and so forth calibers. Other pressurized-air devices can also be used, such a PCP (pre-charged pneumatic), spring, gas piston, single and multi-pump pneumatic, electric-motor-powered spring-piston, and similar pressurized-air devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Inventor: Calvin Kittridge Colby
  • Air-Powered Shot Device and Components for Disabling a Hard-Body Insect
    Publication number: 20200363157
    Abstract: This document describes techniques and devices capable of disabling or killing hard-bodied insects, including wasps and hornets, to two, three, or even four or more feet. In some cases, the techniques and devices use an existing pressurized-air device, such as a CO2-powered rifle or pistol, either intended for BBs or pellets, in .177, .20, .22, .25 and so forth calibers. Other pressurized-air devices can also be used, such a PCP (pre-charged pneumatic), spring, gas piston, single and multi-pump pneumatic, electric-motor-powered spring-piston, and similar pressurized-air devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventor: Calvin Kittridge Colby