Patents by Inventor Michael McGrade

Michael McGrade 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: 11660363
    Abstract: A unitary, single-use, sanitary sterilizing wipe for a beverage can. It has a number of can wiping interfaces incorporated into its design that matingly conforms to a standard beverage can, and uses a natural sterilizing fluid that is frictionally wiped onto the can's outer surfaces before drinking from the can. It may be used anywhere by opening the polymer seal, removing the wipe, placing it on the top of a beverage can and twisting it under pressure to sterilize the can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Publication number: 20220408716
    Abstract: A removeable, adhesive pad sticker used to augment any existing rodent trap by affixation to the top face of the rodent trap. It has an adhesive pad facing up in the region of the bait station. When the rodent steps on it and stops to take the bait, they are no longer capable of quickly moving when they activate the trap's trigger and the kill bar of the rodent trap is released. Even if the rodent does not reach the bait station, their jiggling efforts to extricate their feet and/or lower body from the adhesive wrapper will activate the trigger. This addition to a snap trap raises the kill ratio to approximately 100% but more importantly, allows the kill bar to strike the rodent behind the neck eliminating any unsightly mess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventor: Michael McGrade McGrade
  • Patent number: 11445719
    Abstract: A removeable, adhesive wrapper used to augment any existing rodent trap by affixation to the top, side and bottom faces of the rodent trap's operating platform. It is folded about the operating platform and connected to itself, leaving an adhesive layer facing up in the region of the bait station. When the rodent steps on it and stops to take the bait, they are no longer capable of quickly moving when they activate the trap's trigger and the kill bar of the rodent trap is released. Even if the rodent does not reach the bait station, their jiggling efforts to extricate their feet and/or lower body from the adhesive wrapper will activate the trigger. Once dead, the adhesive wrapper may be unfolded and wrapped around the dead rodent for disposal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Michael McGrade, Gavin McGrade
  • Patent number: 11154046
    Abstract: A snap style vermin trap disposed on a planar platform having a concave bait box with a vertical trigger. The bait box is centrally located on the front face of the trigger and positioned at a distance above the top face of the platform so as orientate the vermin into a physical posture that greatly enhances the probability of a kill or capture. The trap may be oriented with the platform beneath or above the rapid actuation means of the snap trap and it may use an optional housing to cover the rapid actuation means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Publication number: 20210015088
    Abstract: A snap style vermin trap disposed on a planar platform having a concave bait box with a vertical trigger. The bait box is centrally located on the front face of the trigger and positioned at a distance above the top face of the platform so as orientate the vermin into a physical posture that greatly enhances the probability of a kill or capture. The trap may be oriented with the platform beneath or above the rapid actuation means of the snap trap and it may use an optional housing to cover the rapid actuation means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Publication number: 20200038531
    Abstract: A unitary, single-use, sanitary sterilizing wipe for a beverage can. It has a number of can wiping interfaces incorporated into its design that matingly conforms to a standard beverage can, and uses a natural sterilizing fluid that is frictionally wiped onto the can's outer surfaces before drinking from the can. It may be used anywhere by opening the polymer seal, removing the wipe, placing it on the top of a beverage can and twisting it under pressure to sterilize the can.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Patent number: 10501234
    Abstract: A unitary, single-use, sanitary seal for a beverage can. It has a number of redundant sealing interfaces incorporated into its design and uses of both friction fit and captive seals. It may be installed at the canning facility or elsewhere by a third party, with or without the use of heating. Its dome construction flexes the side walls and seals outward in an expansive manner to allow installation. To remove, the seal must be destroyed, leaving a visual indication. It allows a conventional six-pack ring to be used as well as the vertical stacking of groupings of cans. Antibacterial agents such as silver, copper, zinc, tin, or the like may optionally be incorporated into the seal's material to enhance or maintain sterility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventors: Michael McGrade, Gavin McGrade
  • Patent number: 9980477
    Abstract: A snap style vermin trap disposed on a planar platform having an enclosed bait chamber and a partially enclosed actuation chamber. The bait chamber and the actuation chamber are separated by a perforated vertical trip plate. A detachable housing resides about the platform. The snap trap mechanical components are housed in the bait chamber. The design prevents the vermin from ever reaching the bait or contaminating the bait chamber. The vertical trip plate disadvantages the vermin physically and the housing further prevents escape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Publication number: 20180110214
    Abstract: A snap style vermin trap disposed on a planar platform having an enclosed bait chamber and a partially enclosed actuation chamber. The bait chamber and the actuation chamber are separated by a perforated vertical trip plate. A detachable housing resides about the platform. The snap trap mechanical components are housed in the bait chamber. The design prevents the vermin from ever reaching the bait or contaminating the bait chamber. The vertical trip plate disadvantages the vermin physically and the housing further prevents escape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Publication number: 20170327274
    Abstract: A unitary, single-use, sanitary seal for a beverage can. It has a number of redundant sealing interfaces incorporated into its design and uses of both friction fit and captive seals. It may be installed at the canning facility or elsewhere by a third party, with or without the use of heating. Its dome construction flexes the side walls and seals outward in an expansive manner to allow installation. To remove, the seal must be destroyed, leaving a visual indication. It allows a conventional six-pack ring to be used as well as the vertical stacking of groupings of cans. Antibacterial agents such as silver, copper, zinc, tin, or the like may optionally be incorporated into the seal's material to enhance or maintain sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Michael McGrade, Gavin McGrade
  • Patent number: D891204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Patent number: D903042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Patent number: D905194
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Inventor: Michael McGrade
  • Patent number: D962379
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventors: Michael McGrade, Gavin McGrade