Patents by Inventor Thomas K. Shotwell

Thomas K. Shotwell 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 trapping collar
    Patent number: 4350122
    Abstract: A non-poisonous flea trapping collar for dogs and cats is in the form of a collar or collar attachment member having dark recesses in it. The recesses are coated with or contain a sticky substance which traps and holds any fleas entering them. Fleas are thereby trapped and killed without endangering the pets on which the collar is used, and without subjecting persons coming in contact with the pet to harmful poisons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1981
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Farnam Companies, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas K. Shotwell