Patents by Inventor Earl Dowling

Earl Dowling 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: 5815981
    Abstract: A fly trap includes a tubular body which is triangular in cross-section. One exterior face is coated with a sticky fly catching substance. A flap is secured to a peripheral edge of the sticky coated exterior face. In a stored position, the flap overlies the sticky coated exterior face. In a fly catching position, the flap is pivotally spaced from the sticky coated exterior face, thereby forming a "V" shaped trough. An interior surface of the flap is also coated with a sticky fly catching substance. An exterior surface of the flap has a sticky window adhesion strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Assignee: Allbrook Developments Ltd.
    Inventors: Earl Dowling, Todd Hummelle
  • Patent number: 5608988
    Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for trapping flies; with the method involving the following steps. Firstly, provide a tube which has an adhesive layer. Secondly, place the tube on a window sill with the adhesive layer positioned immediately adjacent to an interior surface of a pane of glass. A fly bouncing off the interior surface of the pane of glass adjacent the sill comes in contact with the adhesive layer and is held securely to the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Allbrook Developments Ltd.
    Inventors: Earl Dowling, Todd Hummelle
  • Patent number: 5372095
    Abstract: A pet litter box sifter is described includes a rigid grid-form containment tray having a bottom, a peripheral top edge, and walls extending upwardly from the bottom to the peripheral top edge. A window-like opening in one of the walls adjacent the bottom. The pet litter box sifter, as described, is easier to dump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Allbrook Developments Ltd.
    Inventors: Earl Dowling, Tod Hummelle