Patents by Inventor Harry E. Knuppel

Harry E. Knuppel 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: 8499488
    Abstract: A rodent trap includes a box having one or more entrance tubes provided therein. The entrance tubes are in communication with a mouse hole in the side wall of the box. Within each tube is a tilt ramp that tilts in response to a weight of 4 grams at a distance of one and 5/16 inches from the pivot axis to the tilt ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson, Edward J. Yarkosky
  • Patent number: 7363744
    Abstract: A mouse or rodent trap including a housing having an elongated rotatable paddle member therein and an insert within the confines of the trap housing. A trigger assembly engages the paddle member and releases the paddle member for rotation when the trigger assembly is engaged by the mouse or rodent entering the housing. The mouse or rodent is then swept into the insert which is then closed and removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Lester E. Kness, Harry E. Knuppel
  • Publication number: 20080078115
    Abstract: A mouse or rodent trap including a housing having an elongated rotatable paddle member therein and an insert within the confines of the trap housing. A trigger assembly engages the paddle member and releases the paddle member for rotation when the trigger assembly is engaged by the mouse or rodent entering the housing. The mouse or rodent is then swept into the insert which is then closed and removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: LESTER E. KNESS, HARRY E. KNUPPEL
  • Patent number: 6691452
    Abstract: A rodent trap includes a box having one or more entrance tubes provided therein. The entrance tubes are in communication with a mouse hole in the side wall of the box. Within each tube is a tilt ramp that tilts in response to a weight of 4 grams at a distance of one and {fraction (5/16)} inches from the pivot axis to the tilt ramp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson, Edward J. Yarkosky
  • Patent number: 6631582
    Abstract: A low profile tilt-ramp trap includes a tube providing entrance into the trap. Within the tube is a tilt ramp that has a flap on its exit end to prevent mice from moving beneath the tilt ramp. Once a mouse enters the tilt ramp, the ramp pivots to provide the mouse access to the interior of the trap. A counter weight causes the tilt ramp to move back to its initial position after the mouse has entered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson
  • Publication number: 20030041504
    Abstract: A low profile tilt-ramp trap includes a tube providing entrance into the trap. Within the tube is a tilt ramp that has a flap on its exit end to prevent mice from moving beneath the tilt ramp. Once a mouse enters the tilt ramp, the ramp pivots to provide the mouse access to the interior of the trap. A counter weight causes the tilt ramp to move back to its initial position after the mouse has entered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Harry E. Knuppel, Kathy J. Wauson
  • Patent number: 6230434
    Abstract: A mouse or rodent trap includes a housing having an elongated rotatable paddle member therein. A trigger assembly engages the paddle member and releases the paddle member for rotation when the trigger assembly is engaged by a mouse or rodent entering the housing. The trigger assembly is formed completely of plastic, and is snapped together during assembly. An anti-backspin mechanism permits the rotatable paddle member to rotate in one direction but prevents rotation in the opposite direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Harry E. Knuppel
  • Patent number: 6202339
    Abstract: A combined mouse and insect trap is formed from a container having side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall forming an enclosed compartment. A glue board is placed within the compartment and is capable of gripping and holding a mouse or an insect whenever a mouse or insect contact it. One or more mouse holes are provided in the side walls to permit mice to enter the compartment. Also one or more insect holes are provided in the side walls. The insect holes are too small to permit a mouse to enter, but are small enough to permit insects to enter the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Harry E. Knuppel
  • Patent number: 6125576
    Abstract: A mouse or rodent trap includes a housing having an elongated rotatable paddle member therein. A trigger assembly engages the paddle member and releases the paddle member for rotation when the trigger assembly is engaged by a mouse or rodent entering the housing. The trigger assembly is formed completely of plastic, and is snapped together during assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Harry E. Knuppel
  • Patent number: 5930944
    Abstract: A combined mouse and insect trap is formed from a container having side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall forming an enclosed compartment. A glue board is placed within the compartment and is capable of gripping and holding a mouse or an insect whenever a mouse or insect contact it. One or more mouse holes are provided in the side walls to permit mice to enter the compartment. Also one or more insect holes are provided in the side walls. The insect holes are too small to permit a mouse to enter, but are small enough to permit insects to enter the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: Kness Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Harry E. Knuppel
  • Patent number: 5918410
    Abstract: A baiting device for treating insects includes a stem having a hollow upper end with a first opening therein and a second opening therein longitudinally spaced downward from the first opening. A bait container mounts on the stem and surrounds the first opening without covering the second opening. A lid detachably secures to the container so as to seal the interior of the container from direct communication with an outside environment except through the first opening and the second opening and the hollow upper end of the stem. A valve member slidably mounts on the stem and slidably moves by gravity from a first position unobstructing the first opening to a second position obstructing the first opening so as to prevent spillage of bait from the container when the container is tipped upside down.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Kness Manufacturing Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Harry E. Knuppel