Patents by Inventor Michael Taft

Michael Taft 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).

  • Publication number: 20080017433
    Abstract: A device adapted for movement over inclined surfaces and inverted surfaces. The device comprises at least one front wheel mounted for rotation on a body potion having at least one means for abutting against the inclined surface. The abutting means may be displaced rearwardly from at least one front wheel. The front wheel or wheels may comprise a layer of sticky material that is adapted for providing temporary adhesion to the inclined surface where the sticky layer enables adhering the device over the surface at least during motion of the device there over. The surface of the front wheel(s) may be rough to enlarge the contacting-area between the front wheel(s) and the inclined surface. The device may further comprise suitable motor means operatively connected to at least one front wheel for providing a locomotive force thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: Majic Wheels Corp.
    Inventor: Michael Taft
  • Patent number: 6966145
    Abstract: A fire ant trap for eradicating fire ants at a mound includes a domed enclosure having a lower rim peripherally engaging the mound and secured thereat by stakes. A tubular auger is threaded at the top end and has a perforated beveled tip that rotates into the top of the mound. A fire ant agent is dispensed to the tip from an upper fill opening that is sealed by a removable cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Taft, Marylee B. Taft