Patents by Inventor Michael F. Howe

Michael F. Howe 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: 6755400
    Abstract: The airtight foamable liquid reservoir of a portable foam generator includes a pressurized air inlet and a discharge tube with one or more venturi openings. As a foamable liquid within the reservoir is discharged from the reservoir by the pressurized air through the discharge tube, pressurized air enters the discharge tube through the venturi opening(s) to create a fluid foam from the foamable liquid. For pest control, the foam generator may be utilized to foam and dispense a foamable pesticide that, preferably, includes a non-repellant, nonionic foaming agent adjuvant. The foamed pesticide may be introduced into walls and relatively inaccessible building locations as well as over the entrances of and into passages and habitats used by pests.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: Michael F. Howe
  • Publication number: 20030080445
    Abstract: The airtight foamable liquid reservoir of a portable foam generator includes a pressurized air inlet and a discharge tube with one or more venturi openings. As a foamable liquid within the reservoir is discharged from the reservoir by the pressurized air through the discharge tube, pressurized air enters the discharge tube through the venturi opening(s) to create a fluid foam from the foamable liquid. For pest control, the foam generator may be utilized to foam and dispense a foamable pesticide that, preferably, includes a non-repellant, nonionic foaming agent adjuvant. The foamed pesticide may be introduced into walls and relatively inaccessible building locations as well as over the entrances of and into passages and habitats used by pests.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2001
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Michael F. Howe
  • Patent number: D417540
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Batesville Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Agee, Phillip L. Brookshire, Jon E. Doyle, Bryan M. Hankel, Michael F. Howe, Donald R. Maier, Scott A. Schultz