Patents by Inventor Eric J. Snell

Eric J. Snell 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).

  • Publication number: 20160266277
    Abstract: A sensor module may be formed including a core of ferromagnetic material associated with a wire coil forming a passive inductor resonant circuit, which may be used in temperature sensor modules and pressure sensor modules suitable for use in high temperature, high pressure, and corrosive environments. The passive inductor resonant circuits of the sensors may be tuned such that its resonant frequency is in a bounded frequency band interrogable with an electromagnetic energy signal having a frequency of less than or equal to about 10 MHz. Such sensors may be disposed in series in a sensor array, interrogable with an interrogation module, where the interrogation module may demultiplex, the frequencies of the multiple sensors to determine the environmental conditions sensed by the individual sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: T. Joel Blackburn, Mitchell K. Knaub, Matthew S. Triche, L. Lane Sanford, Eric J. Snell, Mahlon Lisk, Levi Honeker
  • Patent number: 8701597
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided having openings for entry of rodents within the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignees: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bayer Cropscience S.A., B&G Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary O. Maupin, Marc C. Dolan, Nicholas Hamon, Eric J. Snell
  • Publication number: 20120222628
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided having openings for entry of rodents within the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Gary O. Maupin, Marc C. Dolan, Nicholas Hamon, Eric J. Snell
  • Patent number: 8028661
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided having openings for entry of rodents within the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignees: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Bayer Cropscience S.A., B & G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Gary O. Maupin, Marc C. Dolan, Nicholas Hamon, Eric J. Snell
  • Publication number: 20100071632
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided having openings for entry of rodents within the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Gary O. Maupin, Marc C. Dolan, Nicholas Hamon, Eric J. Snell
  • Patent number: 7156052
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided having openings for allowing entry of rodents into the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignees: Bayer Crop Science SA, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Band G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Gary O. Maupin, Marc C. Dolan, Nicholas Hamon, Eric J. Snell
  • Publication number: 20040244717
    Abstract: An enclosure is provided having openings for entry of rodents within the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Gary O. Maupin, Marc C. Dolan, Nicholas Hamon, Eric J. Snell
  • Patent number: 6792713
    Abstract: A replenishable pest control apparatus includes a housing having at least one component, such as a surface or shelf, treated with a residual pesticide and at least one other component treated with or configured to contain, an attractant. Each of the components is configured to be replenished by re-treating the component with an appropriate attractant and/or pesticide, by refilling a reservoir, by replacing a depleted component with a pretreated component, or a combination thereof. The attractant is not required to be toxic, and may comprise any appropriate/desired attractant, such as a food source, an odor attractant, a visual attractant, an acoustic attractant, a pheromone, or a combination thereof. The pesticide may be any appropriate/desired pesticide for the type of pest to be controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: B & G Equipment Company
    Inventor: Eric J. Snell
  • Publication number: 20040079025
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Publication date: April 29, 2004
    Applicant: B&G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle
  • Patent number: 6615535
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: B & G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20030074832
    Abstract: A replenishable pest control apparatus includes a housing having at least one component, such as a surface or shelf, treated with a residual pesticide and at least one other component treated with or configured to contain, an attractant. Each of the components is configured to be replenished by re-treating the component with an appropriate attractant and/or pesticide, by refilling a reservoir, by replacing a depleted component with a pretreated component, or a combination thereof. The attractant is not required to be toxic, and may comprise any appropriate/desired attractant, such as a food source, an odor attractant, a visual attractant, an acoustic attractant, a pheromone, or a combination thereof. The pesticide may be any appropriate/desired pesticide for the type of pest to be controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Eric J. Snell
  • Patent number: 6543182
    Abstract: A housing is provided for a station or device adapted for monitoring and/or controlling termites or other insects, and which is adapted to be situated in or on soil or sand. The housing contains a substance attractive for termite exploration and/or termite feeding, and comprises at least one wall and at least one surface, which surface defines at least one path attractive to termites, such as a groove or a channel. The housing can be adapted to receive a second insect monitoring and controlling device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Aventis CropScience S.A.
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Joe H. Hope, III, Bruce C. Yeagle
  • Publication number: 20030029076
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle
  • Patent number: 6497070
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: B&G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6474016
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: B&G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6378243
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: B & G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20020046483
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Applicant: B&G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle
  • Publication number: 20020023382
    Abstract: A housing is provided for a station or device adapted for monitoring and/or controlling termites or other insects, and which is adapted to be situated in or on soil or sand. The housing contains a substance attractive for termite exploration and/or termite feeding, and comprises at least one wall and at least one surface, which surface defines at least one path attractive to termites, such as a groove or a channel. The housing can be adapted to receive a second insect monitoring and controlling device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Publication date: February 28, 2002
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Joe H. Hope, Bruce C. Yeagle
  • Patent number: 6164010
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: B&G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6158166
    Abstract: A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby it may be configured as desired or necessary to target any combination of one or more species of pests. The modular system preferably includes, at minimum, a first component in the form of a pest control device that may be releasably connectable to a second component. The first component may contain one or more materials or structural features for controlling any individual species or combinations of species of ground crawling pests, termites and rodents. The second component may be a releasable base for securing the first component to vegetation, building surfaces and materials, or targeted areas of soil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2000
    Assignee: B&G Equipment Company
    Inventors: Eric J. Snell, Bruce C. Yeagle, Sr.