Patents by Inventor Charles Kleinhenz

Charles Kleinhenz 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: 6568125
    Abstract: A pest control apparatus is provided including a vacuum adapted to suction air from an inlet upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a mechanical housing with attractor means for luring pests to a position where the pests may be suctioned. A trigger means is provided for actuating the vacuum either based on a sensor detecting a pest or intermittently based on expiration of a timer. A one way valve prevents the pests from escaping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventor: Charles Kleinhenz
  • Publication number: 20020108296
    Abstract: A pest control apparatus is provided including a vacuum adapted to suction air from an inlet upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a mechanical housing with attractor means for luring pests to a position where the pests may be suctioned. A trigger means is provided for actuating the vacuum either based on a sensor detecting a pest or intermittently based on expiration of a timer. A one way valve prevents the pests from escaping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Charles Kleinhenz
  • Patent number: 5915950
    Abstract: An insect eliminator is provided including a vacuum adapted to suction air from an inlet upon the actuation thereof. Also included is a bait compartment for attracting insects to a position where the insect may be suctioned. A timer is provided for actuating the vacuum intermittently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: Charles Kleinhenz