Patents by Inventor Carmel T. Jordan

Carmel T. Jordan 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).

  • Patent number: 4418493
    Abstract: This invention relates to an animal trap comprising a system of interconnected modular units including a gate which is treadle-operated by an entering animal to snap to latched-closed position from an open position adjacent the floor of the trap. The trap includes a disabling device to permit pre-baiting. As a special feature for preventing contamination, it includes a hermetically-sealed capture module with a plastic bag liner, which may be disengaged from the system for disposal purposes. A device is also disclosed for automatically resetting the trap on a periodic basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Inventor: Carmel T. Jordan
  • Patent number: 4031653
    Abstract: A rodent baiting arrangement in which modular plastic units are assembled to form an entrance and feeding station into which rodents may pass, consume poisonous bait therein, and exit. The modular units may be assembled for placement along a wall or corner of an interior room or space, while being inaccessible to children and domestic animals. The assembled modules form a housing for the rodents, with feed and water therein. The modules may have transparent top surfaces to allow inspection of the interior of the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Inventor: Carmel T. Jordan
  • Patent number: 3965609
    Abstract: A rodent baiting arrangement in which modular plastic units are assembled to form a feeding station through which rodents may pass and consume poisonous bait therein. The modular units may be assembled for placement along a wall or corner of an interior room or space, while being inaccessible to children and domestic animals. The assembled modules form a passage for the rodents, with feed and water alongside of the passage. The modules have transparent top surfaces to allow inspection of the interior of the modules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1974
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Inventor: Carmel T. Jordan