Patents by Inventor Paul R. Rannick

Paul R. Rannick 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).

  • Insect eradication system and method
    Patent number: 7926222
    Abstract: System, kit, and method for treating bed bugs or other pests in a room. The system comprises an electric heater that is formed by joining separate parts or sections. A first heater section may comprise a number of electrically energized heater coils and the second section may comprise a fan and a fan motor. The system may also comprise a number of temperature-sensing probes to be installed at locations within the room. The system may also comprise an electronic data recorder to receive and record temperature readings from the temperature-sensing probes. The room may be gradually heated to a temperature that is lethal for bed bugs and other pests. Once the lethal temperature is reached, the room may be heated for a time period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher J. Molnar, Paul R. Rannick, Tom Jarzynka
  • Insect eradication system and method
    Publication number: 20100071258
    Abstract: System, kit, and method for treating bed bugs or other pests in a room. The system comprises an electric heater that is formed by joining separate parts or sections. A first heater section may comprise a number of electrically energized heater coils and the second section may comprise a fan and a fan motor. The system may also comprise a number of temperature-sensing probes to be installed at locations within the room. The system may also comprise an electronic data recorder to receive and record temperature readings from the temperature-sensing probes. The room may be gradually heated to a temperature that is lethal for bed bugs and other pests. Once the lethal temperature is reached, the room may be heated for a time period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher Molnar, Paul R. Rannick, Tom Jarzynka