Patents by Inventor Mark J. Forte

Mark J. Forte 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).

  • Insect detector sock
    Patent number: 5249310
    Abstract: An article of clothing for detecting and monitoring the level of infestation of ticks, and other crawling insects. The article of clothing can be in the form of a stocking having an upper legging section that encircles portions of the trouser's legs. One or more circumferential bands are provided about the upper section of the stocking for collecting and entrapping the ticks, etc. The stocking is formed of a material and color to attract and facilitate insect gathering on the stocking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventor: Mark J. Forte