Patents by Inventor Thelma L. Wade

Thelma L. Wade 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: 5630290
    Abstract: A bug collection apparatus comprising a frame with a handle portion. Extending from the frame is a removable net with an adhesive disposed thereon. In some embodiments, the net also has an insecticide disposed thereon. The net is supported in the frame by a mounting member, which is mounted in a semi-circular portion of the frame. The mounting member is removable from the frame and is held in place by a retaining peg. The apparatus is further adapted to prevent the net from contacting a surface on which it is placed when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 20, 1997
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 5402598
    Abstract: A pest collection-disposable device having a means to pull a vacuum or to move air positioned in an elongated air duct forming at least part of the inside of a housing, preferably part of the duct comprises a disposable, telescoping tube containing a pest collector therein or comprising an essentially elongated circular tube containing a flexible flap means, said flap means acting to effect a surge initially of the air flow and spaced down stream a short ways a filter or screen means to stop the pest and when the fan stops, allows the flap to return to its original position to trap the pest between the flap and screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 4, 1995
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 5175960
    Abstract: A pest collection-disposable device having a means to pull a vacuum or to move air positioned in an elongated air duct forming at least part of the inside of a housing, preferably part of the duct comprises a disposable, telescoping tube containing a pest collector therein or comprising an essentially elongated circular tube containing a flexible flap means, said flap means acting to effect a surge initially of the air flow and spaced down stream a short ways a filter or screen means to stop the pest and when the fan stops, allows the flap to return to its original position to trap the pest between the flap and the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 5002286
    Abstract: A projectile of hollow or solid plastic in the shape of a circle, ellipse, or other essentially toroidal body, said body having parts that are of appreciably higher density than other parts. This density difference being provided by selected loading of the plastic or use of a metal band on the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 4935258
    Abstract: A fruit juice mix suitable for hard pack product made essentially from natural ingredients containing at least one fruit juice source in association with about 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of various stabilizers and preferably 0.30 to 0.60 percent xanthan gum based upon the total weight of the mix. An amount of water and other ingredients such that the blend has a brix value of greater than about 10 to aobut 35 and for more desirable results of 20 to 30 and preferably 20 to 25. No refined sugar or corn sweetener is added in or to the blend. Moreover, the juice mix can be frozen to form a hard pack material that can be stored at lower temperatures, usually minus 18.degree. C. and lower for days and then be warmed to minus 5 to minus 10.degree. C. and be scooped out to be served and eaten without the appearance of being too icy, coarse, crumbly or gummy but exhibits a smooth, fine creamy texture and superior melt characteristics relative to soft pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: J.M. Smucker Co.
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 4918857
    Abstract: A pest collection-disposal device includes a means for establishing an air stream in an air duct forming at least a segment of a housing for the device. Positioned in the duct is a disposable pest collection cartridge. The cartridge comprises an elongated body having a flexible closure means and a filter means. The closure means deflects under the influence of an air stream from a closed position to provide an entrance thereto for insects entrained in the air stream. The filter means separates insects from the air stream. Upon termination of air flow, the flexible closure member is restored to an initial position to entrap the pest between the flap and filter means. The duct in one embodiment includes an expandable and retractable array of elongated telescoping members. In a further embodiment, the cartridge is positioned in one of the elongated duct members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1990
    Assignee: Bilou, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 4830868
    Abstract: A fruit juice shake mix is provided which can be stored in bulk packages such as a gallon to several gallon containers or as individual essentially a single person quantity in unit packages of usually several to a dozen individual containers such as cans or rectangular cartons. The fruit juice shake mix may be blended in a freezer to incorporate air or frozen and then air blended in to give about 40 to about 150% overrun and a viscosity suitable to be drawn into the mouth by a straw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1989
    Assignee: Olympus Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 4828866
    Abstract: A fruit juice shake containing at least one type of fruit juice having a brix value greater than about 30 to about 75, a total amount of stabilizers from at least about 0.05 to 1.5%, about 0.05 to 0.5% of protein, sufficient flavoring agent or agents to give the desired flavor in a frozen state, and sufficient water to give a mix having a brix greater than about 15 and less than 30, sufficient added edible acid to give a pH of less than about 4.4 and greater than about 3.0, a total acidity of about 0.15 to 0.80, measured as citric acid, and containing from about 20 to about 150% overrun and being frozen to a temperature of about -5.degree. F. or less and subsequently thawed for consumption thereof at a viscosity greater than 50,000 and less than about 350,000 cps units at about -4.5.degree. C. to -6.0.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Olympus Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 4816283
    Abstract: A fruit juice mix suitable for hard pack product made essentially from natural ingredients containing at least one fruit juice source in association with about 0.05 to 1.5 percent by weight of various stabilizers and preferably 0.30 to 0.60 percent xanthan gum based upon the total weight of the mix. An amount of water and other ingredients such that the blend has a brix value of greater than about 10 to about 35 and for more desirable results of 20 to 30 and preferably 20 to 25. No refined sugar or corn sweetener is added in or to the blend. Moreover, the fruit juice mix can be frozen to form a hard pack material that can be stored at lower temperatures, usually minus 18.degree. C. and lower for days and then be warmed to minus 5.degree. to minus 10.degree. C. and be scooped out to be served and eaten without the appearance of being to icy, coarse, crumbly or gummy but exhibits a smooth, fine creamy texture and superior melt characteristics relative to soft pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Olympus Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade
  • Patent number: 4609561
    Abstract: A frozen, aerated fruit juice dessert made entirely from natural products contains at least one fruit juice source in association with 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of various stabilizers based upon the total weight of the mix. An amount of water and other ingredients is such that the blend has a brix value of from about 10 to about 35 and for more desirable results of 20 to 35. No refined sugar or corn sweetener is contained in the blend. Moreover, the juice is frozen to form a soft frozen dessert on the order of soft ice cream or yogurt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: September 2, 1986
    Assignee: Olympus Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill R. Wade, Thelma L. Wade