Patents by Inventor Greg Deacon

Greg Deacon 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: 6561127
    Abstract: Bait for attracting crustaceans and non-crustaceans which are caught in trap fishery. The bait includes a pelletized carrier composed of ingredients intended for long life in sea water. The pelletized carrier is mixed with specific attractants depending on the desired catch and a fish oil is added to coat the pellets and attractant and to allow for the timed release of the attractant. In experiments to date, it has been found that the use of the pelletized carrier and attractant together with the fish oil coating has been effective as a bait in attracting catch and has an extended life within the traps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Nutreco Canada, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Beattie, Keith Were, Greg Deacon
  • Patent number: 6555144
    Abstract: Bait for attracting crustaceans, particularly lobster. The bait includes a pelletized carrier composed of ingredients intended for long life in sea water. The pelletized carrier is mixed with specific crustacean attractants and a fish oil is added to coat the pellets and attractant and to allow for the timed release of the attractant. In experiments to date, it has been found that the use of the pelletized carrier and attractant together with the fish oil coating has been effective as a bait in attracting lobsters and has an extended life within lobster traps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Nutreco Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Beattie, Keith Were, Greg Deacon
  • Publication number: 20020088407
    Abstract: Bait for attracting crustaceans and non-crustaceans which are caught in trap fishery. The bait includes a pelletized carrier composed of ingredients intended for long life in sea water. The pelletized carrier is mixed with specific attractants depending on the desired catch and a fish oil is added to coat the pellets and attractant and to allow for the timed release of the attractant. In experiments to date, it has been found that the use of the pelletized carrier and attractant together with the fish oil coating has been effective as a bait in attracting catch and has an extended life within the traps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: NUTRECO CANADA INC.
    Inventors: Michael Beattie, Keith Were, Greg Deacon