Patents by Inventor Michael R. Linford

Michael R. Linford 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).

  • Fumigation method
    Patent number: 4989364
    Abstract: An improved method of fumigating a building structure which is enclosed in a substantially gas-impermeable barrier into which insect-eradicating case is introduced, by inflating one or more expandable bladders in substantially open spaces in the building before introducing the insect-eradicating gas is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1991
    Assignee: Isothermics Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Chaudoin, Michael R. Linford
  • Insect eradication
    Patent number: 4958456
    Abstract: A method of killing insects by dispersing boric acid, neat or in mixture with other ingredients, e.g. diatomaceous earth or extenders, etc., into spaces and onto surfaces known or believed to be inhabited by insects to be killed and thereafter heating the spaces and surfaces onto which boric acid has been dispersed to a temperature of at least 110.degree. F. for a period of at least about one-half hour or greater until substantially all insects in said spaces and on such surfaces are dead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Isothermics Incorporated
    Inventors: James J. Chaudoin, Michael R. Linford