Patents by Inventor Catherine M. Younker

Catherine M. Younker 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).

  • Methods for deterring ruminants using low porosity ovoid reflecting repellent bodies
    Publication number: 20040003530
    Abstract: Deterrence of ruminants and other animals is greatly enhanced by the placement of activated sewage sludge, blood meal, or other repellent substances inside low porosity ovoid bodies having low surface to volume ratios and specularly reflecting outer surfaces. The low-porosity ovoid repellent bodies all long-time effectiveness of the repellent substance(s), and the ovoid shape can resemble a predator eye, causing discomfort and avoidance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Catherine M. Younker