Patents by Inventor Michael W. Briese

Michael W. Briese 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: 5133150
    Abstract: The insect trap apparatus of the invention includes two chambers into which gypsy moths and other insects are attracted. The chamber entrances are restricted by shutters and flanges to limit the insect from exiting therefrom. The insect is attracted into the device by a sex lure, an insecticide or combination thereof mounted in a disposable collection bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1992
    Inventor: Michael W. Briese
  • Patent number: 4706410
    Abstract: The insect trap of the present invention comprises a conical shell having a downwardly and inwardly tapered sidewall and an upstanding annular rim provided at the top of the sidewall. Baffles are positioned within the conical shell and extend upwardly therefrom. An insect receptacle is provided into which the bottom of the conical shell opens. The baffles of the insect trap preferably comprises four fins, each fin having a slot and an aperture formed therein. Flat insect lures which extend through the slots in the fins are provided in the baffles and a plug-like insect lure is positioned in the aperture in one of the fins of the baffles. The two types of insect lures effectively attract insects into the insect trap such that insects like the baffles, fall downwardly through the conical shell and are captured in the insect receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Inventor: Michael W. Briese