Patents by Inventor Thomas J. DALY, JR.
Thomas J. DALY, JR. 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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Patent number: 11564385Abstract: A rodent trap having a remote arming capability and a method of deploying a rodent trap in an unarmed state and then arming the trap after a wait period without the user having to again physically access the trap. The trap, preferably embodied as an electronic rodent trap, may be configured with wireless remote arming capability, timed arming functionality, activity based arming and the like. When in the unarmed state, the trap operates in a monitoring mode in which the trap can monitor and evaluate activity and/or interactions with the trap and can send and receive wireless communication signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventor: Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Patent number: 11425897Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr., Aaron W. Lunger
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Patent number: 11278020Abstract: An electronic rodent trap and monitoring method is provided. Each trap has at least one entrance, and preferably two entrances in opposed relationship to create a longitudinal tunnel, with a pair of lower plates extending longitudinally and oriented in spaced substantially parallel relationship, and a triggering element, such as a third plate, positioned above the lower plates, and preferably adjacent the ceiling of the trap on a center baffle that also shields a bait cup. The trap is activated when the rodent, with its left and right feet on the parallel lower plates, which are preferably raised above the floor, contacts the triggering element on the center baffle. The trap is preferably modular in design with an electronics module and a tunnel module removably secured within and protected by an outer housing. The trap also has improved features for more accurate remote monitoring of rodent dispatch and kill verification including long range monitoring capability.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Paul Kletzli, Mark Ebner, Cory Blair, Peter Koziar, Jr., Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210267187Abstract: A live catch trap having a light-based sensor mounted therein and remote communication capability. The light-based sensor may be a visual image device such as a CMOS or CCD camera that evaluates the status of the trap interior for the presence of insects and/or rodents. The camera may be activated to check the trap interior either periodically or in response to an event as detected by one or more sensors such as a motion detector, accelerometer, pressure sensor and/or temperature sensor. Alternatively, the trap may include a reflectivity sensor or a photo sensor including arrays of LEDs and photodiodes. The trap includes a microprocessor that evaluates the data collected by the light-based sensor to determine what type of activity has been sensed and then reports this information wirelessly to a remote user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Thomas J. Daly, Jr., Todd M. Zielinski, Kalyan C. Jinnuri, Daniel J. Wanninger, Peter Koziar, JR.
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Publication number: 20210068386Abstract: A rodent trap having a remote arming capability and a method of deploying a rodent trap in an unarmed state and then arming the trap after a wait period without the user having to again physically access the trap is provided. The trap, preferably embodied as an electronic rodent trap, may be configured with wireless remote arming capability, timed arming functionality, activity based arming and the like. When in the unarmed state, the trap operates in a monitoring mode in which the trap can monitor and evaluate activity and/or interactions with the trap and can send and receive wireless communication signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Applicant: Woodstream CorporationInventor: Thomas J. Daly, JR.
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Publication number: 20210051945Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, JR., Aaron W. Lunger
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Patent number: 10863732Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr., Aaron W. Lunger
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Patent number: 10842145Abstract: A rodent trap having a remote arming capability and a method of deploying a rodent trap in an unarmed state and then arming the trap after a wait period without the user having to again physically access the trap is provided. The trap, preferably embodied as an electronic rodent trap, may be configured with wireless remote arming capability, timed arming functionality, activity based arming and the like. When in the unarmed state, the trap operates in a monitoring mode in which the trap can monitor and evaluate activity and/or interactions with the trap and can send and receive wireless communication signals.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventor: Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Publication number: 20200113173Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, JR., Aaron W. Lunger
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Patent number: 10499633Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr., Aaron W. Lunger
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Publication number: 20190364876Abstract: An electronic rodent trap and monitoring method is provided. Each trap has at least one entrance, and preferably two entrances in opposed relation hip to create a longitudinal tunnel, with a pair of lower plates extending longitudinally and oriented in spaced substantially parallel relationship, and a triggering element, such as a third plate, positioned above the lower plates, and preferably adjacent the ceiling of the trap on a center baffle that also shields a bait cup. The trap is activated when the rodent, with its left and right feet on the parallel lower plates, which are preferably raised above the floor, contacts the triggering element on the center baffle. The trap is preferably modular in design with an electronics module and a tunnel module removably secured within and protected by an outer housing. The trap also has improved features for more accurate remote monitoring of rodent dispatch and kill verification including long range monitoring capability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Peter KLETZLI, Mark EBNER, Cory BLAIR, Peter KOZIAR, JR., Thomas J. DALY, JR.
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Publication number: 20190216076Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, JR., Aaron W. Lunger
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Patent number: 10111416Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, Jr., Aaron W. Lunger
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Publication number: 20180249699Abstract: A rodent trap having a remote arming capability and a method of deploying a rodent trap in an unarmed state and then arming the trap after a wait period without the user having to again physically access the trap is provided. The trap, preferably embodied as an electronic rodent trap, may be configured with wireless remote arming capability, timed arming functionality, activity based arming and the like. When in the unarmed state, the trap operates in a monitoring mode in which the trap can monitor and evaluate activity and/or interactions with the trap and can send and receive wireless communication signals.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas J. Daly, JR.
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Publication number: 20180249696Abstract: A live catch trap having a light-based sensor mounted therein and remote communication capability is provided. The light-based sensor may be a visual image device such as a CMOS or CCD camera that evaluates the status of the trap interior for the presence of insects and/or rodents. The camera may be activated to check the trap interior either periodically or in response to an event as detected by one or more sensors such as a motion detector, accelerometer, pressure sensor and/or temperature sensor. Alternatively, the trap may include a reflectivity sensor or a photo sensor including arrays of LEDs and photodiodes. The trap includes a microprocessor that evaluates the data collected by the light-based sensor to determine what type of activity has been sensed and then reports this information wirelessly to a remote user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas J. DALY, JR., Todd M. Zielinski, Kalyan C. Jinnuri, Daniel J. Wanninger, Peter KOZIAR, JR.
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Patent number: 9978253Abstract: An electric fence monitoring unit and an integrated energizer/monitoring unit with remote control and communication capability using GSM based cellular technology, and a method for the use thereof, is provided. A simple set of commands can be used and sent, such as through text messaging (SMS) or a smartphone application, to control and/or receive information from the monitoring unit including alerts sent to the user in the case of faults or changes in fence loading. The monitoring unit includes a safety mode that uses time dependent voltage detection to detect when a sudden and significant drop in fence voltage has occurred, as may result when an animal becomes trapped or entangled in the fence. When such a large and rapid voltage drop is detected and the safety mode is enabled, the unit automatically de-energizes the electric fence and an alert is sent to the user advising that the fence should be looked at without delay.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron William Lunger, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.
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Publication number: 20180116200Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher T. Rich, Thomas J. Daly, JR., Aaron W. Lunger
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Publication number: 20180096581Abstract: A long range wireless notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a gateway that can be in communication with a cloud server. The system uses frequencies of less than 1 GHz and data packets with a payload of not more than 256 bytes to enable the status of the traps to be remotely monitored over a wide geographical area with the traps being capable of reporting their status directly to a gateway located up to about 10 miles away.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas J. DALY, JR.
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Publication number: 20180047280Abstract: An electric fence monitoring unit and an integrated energizer/monitoring unit with remote control and communication capability using GSM based cellular technology, and a method for the use thereof, is provided. A simple set of commands can be used and sent, such as through text messaging (SMS) or a smartphone application, to control and/or receive information from the monitoring unit including alerts sent to the user in the case of faults or changes in fence loading. The monitoring unit includes a safety mode that uses time dependent voltage detection to detect when a sudden and significant drop in fence voltage has occurred, as may result when an animal becomes trapped or entangled in the fence. When such a large and rapid voltage drop is detected and the safety mode is enabled, the unit automatically de-energizes the electric fence and an alert is sent to the user advising that the fence should be looked at without delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron William Lunger, Thomas J. Daly, JR.
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Patent number: 9658257Abstract: An electric fence monitoring unit and an integrated energizer/monitoring unit with remote control and communication capability using GSM based cellular technology, and a method for the use thereof, is provided. A simple set of commands can be used and sent, such as through text messaging (SMS) or a smartphone application, to control and/or receive information from the monitoring unit including alerts sent to the user in the case of faults or changes in fence loading. The monitoring unit includes a safety mode that uses time dependent voltage detection to detect when a sudden and significant drop in fence voltage has occurred, as may result when an animal becomes trapped or entangled in the fence. When such a large and rapid voltage drop is detected and the safety mode is enabled, the unit automatically de-energizes the electric fence and an alert is sent to the user advising that the fence should be looked at without delay.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: WOODSTREAM CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron William Lunger, Thomas J. Daly, Jr.