Patents by Inventor Michael R. Latronica

Michael R. Latronica 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: 6370814
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a conformable termite bait container capable of being located either against a first substantially planar surface or against a corner defined by the intersection of a second and a third substantially planar surface. The conformable termite bait container preferably comprises a housing which includes a back wall, front wall and side structure operatively connected between the front and back walls. The back wall, front wall and side structure form an interior cavity therebetween capable of storing termite bait. A plurality of openings are located on the housing to allow termites to access the bait locatable therewithin. A first structurally-weakened area is located along the longitudinal length of the back wall, figuratively dividing the back wall into a first back portion and a second back portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventors: David H. Curtis, Michael R. Latronica, John J. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 6233865
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a conformable termite bait container capable of being located either against a first substantially planar surface or against a corner defined by the intersection of a second and a third substantially planar surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the conformable termite bait container comprises a housing having a front wall, a back wall and side walls operatively connected between the front wall and the back wall, where the front, back and side walls form an interior cavity capable of storing insect bait. A plurality of openings are located on the housing to allow termites to enter and exit the housing and access the insect bait located therewithin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventors: David H. Curtis, Michael R. Latronica