Patents by Inventor Douglas Lloyd
Douglas Lloyd 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).
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Patent number: 8709459Abstract: The present disclosure provides a triple-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents, insects, and terrestrial mollusks, the formulation including: a first active ingredient which is a rodenticide; a second active ingredient which is both an insecticide and a molluscicide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents, insects, and terrestrial mollusks by applying the triple action pest control formulation to a target area or supplying the formulation in a bait station.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Nisus CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd, Janet Louise Kintz-Early
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Publication number: 20140069122Abstract: An apparatus includes: a compressor including a pair of ports in fluid communication with first and second heat exchangers and a reduced temperature refrigerant inlet for receiving reduced temperature refrigerant; and an expansion device coupled between the first and second heat exchangers for reducing a pressure of refrigerant flowing from one of the first and second heat exchangers to the other of the first and second heat exchangers; wherein the compressor, the first heat exchanger, the expansion device and the second heat exchanger are arranged in a loop to operate as a refrigeration or heat pump apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Inventor: Douglas Lloyd Lockhart
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Publication number: 20130267421Abstract: The specification discloses a borate microemulsion product. In one embodiment, the borate microemulsion includes from about 24 to about 32 weight percent emulsified sodium pentaborate; and from about 24 to about 32 weight percent particulate boric acid suspended therein. The microemulsion has a density of about 9.5 to about 10.5 pounds per gallon at about room temperature. In certain embodiments, the microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1200 to about 1520 at a temperature of from about 66° F. to about 70° F. In certain other embodiments, microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1000 to about 3000 at a temperature of from about 70° F. to about 75° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: Nisus CorporationInventor: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd
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Patent number: 8467537Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus for connecting a hearing aid tester to a sound emitting portion of a hearing aid that fits into the concha or ear canal of a user, the apparatus including a body having a front end and a rear end, a passage within the body for receiving the sound emitting portion and extending from an opening near the front end to an opening near the rear end, the opening near the front end for connecting the passage to the hearing aid tester, and a resilient surface within the passage that resiliently deforms when the sound emitting portion is received in the passage for retaining the sound emitting portion in the passage. The invention also includes a method of forming the apparatus and a method of testing a hearing aid having a sound emitting portion that fits into the concha or ear canal of a user.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2007Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Audiology Innovations Pty LtdInventors: Douglas Lloyd, Matthew Callaway
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Patent number: 8465780Abstract: The specification discloses a borate microemulsion product. In one embodiment, the borate microemulsion includes from about 24 to about 32 weight percent emulsified sodium pentaborate; and from about 24 to about 32 weight percent particulate boric acid suspended therein. The microemulsion has a density of about 9.5 to about 10.5 pounds per gallon at about room temperature. In certain embodiments, the microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1200 to about 1520 at a temperature of from about 66° F. to about 70° F. In certain other embodiments, microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1000 to about 3000 at a temperature of from about 70° F. to about 75° F.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Nisus CorporationInventor: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd
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Patent number: 8250839Abstract: An accessory drive attachment is provided. The accessory drive attachment may be attached to a lawnmower that has a hydrostatic transmission. The transmission system of the lawnmower may be used to drive a shaft of the accessory drive attachment. An accessory such as a leaf blower, air compressor, pressure washer, or electric generator may be attached to the accessory drive attachment and driven by the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Liquid Combustion Technology LLCInventors: Keith Giddens, Douglas Lloyd Glass
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Publication number: 20110262382Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dual-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents and arthropods, the formulation including: a rodenticide; an insecticide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents and arthropods, the method including: applying the dual action pest formulation to a target area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: NISUS CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd, John Murphy, David Ashley Ezell
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Publication number: 20110225875Abstract: The present disclosure provides a termite bait station. In one embodiment, the termite bait station includes a bait article made of a cellulosic material such as wood. Preferred woods include rubber wood, spruce wood, aspen wood, pine wood, poplar wood, sweet gum wood, eucalyptus wood and mango wood. The bait article includes a first end surface and a second end surface, an outer surface, at least one insecticide reservoir disposed in the bait article and a second end surface, and at least one termite feeding channel disposed in the outer surface. The termite bait station also includes an insecticide-fungicide mixture disposed within the insecticide reservoir. At least a portion of the insecticide-fungicide mixture from the reservoir diffuses into the wood of the bait article. A method for reducing termite infestation using the termite bait stations is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2011Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: NISUS CORPORATIONInventor: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd
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Patent number: 7975806Abstract: A lubrication system comprising a bore including an inlet for receiving lubrication, an outlet for distributing lubrication, and a inner passageway extending between the inlet and outlet is provided. The outlet may be provided with a wider opening than the passageway. The outlet may further include a groove having a radius of curvature, and defined by a pair of flat or curved sidewalls, and a pair of curved end walls each extending toward the inner passageway.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Liquid Combustion Technology, LLCInventor: Douglas Lloyd Glass
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Patent number: 7972614Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dual-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents and arthropods, the formulation including: a rodenticide; an insecticide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents and arthropods, the method including: applying the dual action pest formulation to a target area.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2006Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Nisus CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd, John Murphy, David Ashley Ezell
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Publication number: 20110120578Abstract: A manifold, for a refrigeration system, includes a body comprising a bore hole extending through the body, and a plurality of ports including a first process port for adding and removing refrigerant, and a first side port for mechanical connection thereto. The manifold also includes a first ball valve disposed in the body, between the first process port and the first side port. The first ball valve includes a ball recess aligned with the bore hole through the body, and a ball port extending generally transverse to the ball recess and in fluid connection therewith. The ball port includes a narrow end and wider end. The first ball valve is moveable between an open position in which the ball port is aligned with the first side port and the first side port is in fluid connection with the bore hole through the body, and a closed position in which the ball port is out of alignment with the first side port.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventor: Douglas Lloyd LOCKHART
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Publication number: 20110000177Abstract: An accessory drive attachment is provided. The accessory drive attachment may be attached to a lawnmower that has a hydrostatic transmission. The transmission system of the lawnmower may be used to drive a shaft of the accessory drive attachment. An accessory such as a leaf blower, air compressor, pressure washer, or electric generator may be attached to the accessory drive attachment and driven by the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Inventors: Keith Giddens, Douglas Lloyd Glass
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Patent number: 7743590Abstract: An accessory drive attachment is provided. The accessory drive attachment may be attached to a lawnmower that has a hydrostatic transmission. The transmission system of the lawnmower may be used to drive a shaft of the accessory drive attachment. An accessory such as a leaf blower, air compressor, pressure washer, or electric generator may be attached to the accessory drive attachment and driven by the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Liquid Combustion Technology, Inc.Inventors: Keith Gidden, Douglas Lloyd Glass
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Publication number: 20100147778Abstract: The specification discloses a borate microemulsion product. In one embodiment, the borate microemulsion includes from about 24 to about 32 weight percent emulsified sodium pentaborate; and from about 24 to about 32 weight percent particulate boric acid suspended therein. The microemulsion has a density of about 9.5 to about 10.5 pounds per gallon at about room temperature. In certain embodiments, the microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1200 to about 1520 at a temperature of from about 66° F. to about 70° F. In certain other embodiments, microemulsion has a viscosity of about 1000 to about 3000 at a temperature of from about 70° F. to about 75° F.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: NISUS CORPORATIONInventor: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd
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Publication number: 20090316921Abstract: The invention includes an apparatus for connecting a hearing aid tester to a sound emitting portion of a hearing aid that fits into the concha or ear canal of a user, the apparatus including a body having a front end and a rear end, a passage within the body for receiving the sound emitting portion and extending from an opening near the front end to an opening near the rear end, the opening near the front end for connecting the passage to the hearing aid tester, and a resilient surface within the passage that resiliently deforms when the sound emitting portion is received in the passage for retaining the sound emitting portion in the passage. The invention also includes a method of forming the apparatus and a method of testing a hearing aid having a sound emitting portion that fits into the concha or ear canal of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: Audiology Innovations Pty LtdInventors: Douglas Lloyd, Matthew Callaway
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Publication number: 20090301000Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and methods for protecting man-made structures made with non-wood materials from termite damage through the application of borates to the surface of non-wood materials. In an embodiment the invention regards a method for preventing termite tunneling and tubing on non-wood and/or non-cellulosic materials by treating non-wood building components comprising the steps of applying a composition to the surfaces of a non-wood building component, wherein the composition comprises a borate component. In another embodiment the invention regards a method for preventing termite damage to man-made structures comprising the steps of mixing borates with a solvent to form a borate solution, obtaining a non-wood building component, coating the non-wood building component with the borate solution, and incorporating the coated non-wood building component into a man-made structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Nisus CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd, Ronald Thomas Schwalb
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Patent number: 7597902Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and methods for protecting man-made structures made with non-wood materials from termite damage through the application of borates to the surface of non-wood materials. In an embodiment the invention regards a method for preventing termite tunneling and tubing on non-wood and/or non-cellulosic materials by treating non-wood building components comprising the steps of applying a composition to the surfaces of a non-wood building component, wherein the composition comprises a borate component. In another embodiment the invention regards a method for preventing termite damage to man-made structures comprising the steps of mixing borates with a solvent to form a borate solution, obtaining a non-wood building component, coating the non-wood building component with the borate solution, and incorporating the coated non-wood building component into a man-made structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2004Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Nisus CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Douglas Lloyd, Ronald Thomas Schwalb
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Patent number: D604772Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Newaygo County Regional Educational Service AgencyInventors: Randall Duane Tower, Kevin James Caliguri, Larry Lloyd Herin, Jill Marie VanSickle, Douglas Lloyd Clink, Wayne Fred Halpin, Tamera Joy Cowley
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Patent number: D626422Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventor: Douglas Lloyd
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Patent number: D630101Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: ELC Management LLCInventor: Douglas Lloyd