Patents by Inventor Thomas D. Nelson
Thomas D. Nelson 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).
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Publication number: 20210144986Abstract: A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: STACI J. JOHNSTON, DOUGLAS B. GARDNER, THOMAS D. NELSON
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Publication number: 20190364870Abstract: A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: STACI J. JOHNSTON, DOUGLAS B. GARDNER, THOMAS D. NELSON
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Patent number: 10292379Abstract: A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface. Increased catch rates for insect suppression devices are realized when used in combination with embodiments of the station.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Staci J. Johnston, Douglas B. Gardner, Thomas D. Nelson
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Patent number: 9511161Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for reducing the population of (e.g., killing) arthropods employing compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, and to the compositions. The methods include applying a medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid composition to an arthropod or a surface or area suspected of housing an arthropod.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Emory H. Matts, Victor Fuk-Pong Man, Joshua P. Magnuson, S. John Barcay, James J. Tarara, Thomas D. Nelson
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Patent number: 8505234Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, Roberta L. Frederick, James J. Tarara
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Publication number: 20120317868Abstract: A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: STACI J. JOHNSTON, DOUGLAS B. GARDNER, THOMAS D. NELSON
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Publication number: 20120317869Abstract: A flying insect station for attracting and killing insects on the exterior and interior of a structure is disclosed. The flying insect station includes features for attracting and killing files within a shortened window of time, preferably within one hour. The station includes in one aspect a surface being substantially dark in color and substantially reflective in nature to provide a facade of an opening. Suppression means such as a pesticide is included on one or more of the surfaces of the station for killing flying insects staging on the surface(s). An attractant may be used to provide a plume of attractant around surfaces of the housing to attract and lure flying insects to stage about a reflective surface. Increased catch rates for insect suppression devices are realized when used in combination with embodiments of the station.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.Inventors: STACI J. JOHNSTON, DOUGLAS B. GARDNER, THOMAS D. NELSON
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Patent number: 8302345Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method of interchanging inserts in a pest station. A lock mechanism interlocking a lid to a base of a pest station is unlocked and the lid is opened. A first insert including an entrance mechanism is removed from a cavity of the pest station and a second insert including at least one of a bait, an attractant, and a snap trap is placed within the cavity of the pest station. The lid is closed and the locking mechanism is secured to interlock the lid to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, James J. Tarara
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Publication number: 20110239526Abstract: One aspect of the present invention provides a method of interchanging inserts in a pest station. A lock mechanism interlocking a lid to a base of a pest station is unlocked and the lid is opened. A first insert including an entrance mechanism is removed from a cavity of the pest station and a second insert including at least one of a bait, an attractant, and a snap trap is placed within the cavity of the pest station. The lid is closed and the locking mechanism is secured to interlock the lid to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, James J. Tarara
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Patent number: 7980023Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, James J. Tarara
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Patent number: 7841131Abstract: Several embodiments of an insect trap using attractant light displayed on a projection surface are disclosed. The insect trap can be mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall or on a horizontal surface such as a ceiling. The trap has a light source configured to direct substantially all light from the source to the projection surface. Insects attracted by the light pattern on the projection surface are immobilized on an adhesive surface. A method of trapping insects is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Thomas D. Nelson
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Patent number: 7788845Abstract: An insect trap using attractant light, comprising a source of insect attractant light and a housing that can be mounted on a generally planar or flat mounting surface. The housing and the source of light cooperate to form a bidirectional or a multidirectional (overlapping or non-overlapping) pattern of insect attractant light. The housing comprises one, two or more openings for the insect attractant light that is reflected and radiated onto the flat mounting surface. The housing and the source of insect attractant light can cooperate to form a light pattern directed in a continuous display pattern that can surround the housing. The housing openings further facilitate the entry of flying insect pests into the trap. As the insects enter the trap, they are immobilized on an insect immobilization surface mounted within the trap.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, Oliver A. Ossanna, Douglas G. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100050498Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, Roberta L. Frederick, James J. Tarara
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Patent number: 7469499Abstract: Several embodiments of an insect trap using attractant light displayed on a projection surface are disclosed. The insect trap can be mounted on a vertical surface or on a ceiling surface. The wall-mounted housing forms an upwardly facing opening for facilitating entry of flying insect pests and for the reflection of light onto the vertical surface. The ceiling-mounted housing has a lateral opening for facilitating entry of pests and for reflection of light onto the ceiling and/or opposite wall. Insects that enter the trap are immobilized on an adhesive surface within the trap. A method of trapping insects is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, Douglas G. Anderson
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Patent number: 7394389Abstract: A wall-mountable system of the present invention detects and suppresses pests. The system includes a housing, a pest detection device, and a line. The housing is mounted to a wall and penetrates into a remote area behind the wall. The housing also has an access hole. The pest detection device is positioned behind the wall. The line is connected to the housing at a first end and is connected to the pest detection device at a second end.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventor: Thomas D. Nelson
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Publication number: 20080134567Abstract: An insect trap using attractant light, comprising a source of insect attractant light and a housing that can be mounted on a generally planar or flat mounting surface. The housing and the source of light cooperate to form a bidirectional or a multidirectional (overlapping or non-overlapping) pattern of insect attractant light. The housing comprises one, two or more openings for the insect attractant light that is reflected and radiated onto the flat mounting surface. The housing and the source of insect attractant light can cooperate to form a light pattern directed in a continuous display pattern that can surround the housing. The housing openings further facilitate the entry of flying insect pests into the trap. As the insects enter the trap, they are immobilized on an insect immobilization surface mounted within the trap.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2007Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, Oliver A. Ossanna, Douglas G. Anderson
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Publication number: 20080072475Abstract: A versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts includes a housing, a lock mechanism, a first insert, and a second insert. The housing includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and the lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a bottom surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The lock mechanism interlocks the base and the lid. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an entrance mechanism. The second insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insert includes a snap trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are elevated relative to the bottom surface of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2007Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, William J. Pattison, Joshua James Lanz, Bryan John Henneman, Roberta L. Frederick, James J. Tarara
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Patent number: 7284350Abstract: A flying insect trap is described including a source of insect attractant light, an insect immobilization device, and a housing partially surrounding the source of light. The housing includes a chassis configured to be attached to a mounting surface, an upper housing pivotally attached to the chassis, and a lower housing that is removably attached to the lower portion of the chassis. In an alternative embodiment, the housing of the trap includes a chassis and a lower housing, where the lower housing includes a lip that surrounds a support structure for an insect immobilization device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Nelson, Paul A. Pilosi, Martijn F. Loerakker
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Patent number: 7192600Abstract: A method of preparing a rapid acting bait composition which is water based and contains a water-sensitive insecticide as an active ingredient is described. The composition is easily applied into cracks and crevices and voids or other pest harborage areas to rapidly kill insect pests, particularly cockroaches. A kit is also described for preparation of the composition.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2002Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: S. John Barcay, Douglas G. Anderson, Thomas D. Nelson
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Patent number: 7165353Abstract: An insect station for luring insects, baiting insects, trapping insects, monitoring insects or any combination of these functions includes a cover that can be moved to provide access to selected insect suppression devices, such as glueboards or baited pads. The insect station may have two changeable pad areas situated facing each other to provide a compact design. In addition, a base portion of the station may have a wall access opening to facilitate applying insecticide behind a wall. The insect station of the present invention may be used with any combination of attractant pads, bait, and glueboards, as well as many other insect suppression devices.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Assignee: Ecolab Inc.Inventors: Emory Hutchins Matts, S. John Barcay, Scott Alan Meyer, Thomas D. Nelson, Jeremy John Hansen