Patents by Inventor Thomas K. Testa

Thomas K. Testa 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).

  • Publication number: 20110014327
    Abstract: A method for preserving aquatic animal feeds that are stored in frozen storage in a ready to use (pliable) state is disclosed and described. The method includes immersing ingredients into a propane polyol containing solution. The ingredients are maintained in the propane polyol containing solution for a period of time sufficient to allow the propane polyol to coat and penetrate into the ingredients and form propane polyol coated and impregnated aquatic animal food. The impregnated aquatic animal food can then be removed from the propane polyol containing solution and cooled. The propane polyol impregnated animal food remains pliable when cooled to a temperature of ?15° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas K. Testa, Tim Troy
  • Publication number: 20030221629
    Abstract: An interactive aquatic animal feeding method and device includes an elongated lead secured to a body with non-living edible material. The body can have characteristics to aid in the attraction of a feeding response from the aquatic animal, such as movement, shape, scent, coloring, flavoring, and texture. Movement may be facilitated by use of a flexible, resilient and/or elastic elongated lead. The body can be manipulated and moved in an aquarium. One or more devices can be packaged in a shell with a plurality of cavities to receive the bodies, and slits formed in walls surrounding the cavities to receive and bind the elongated leads. A series of channels adjacent to the walls or a single channel formed around the wall can be used to secure and store excess length of the elongated leads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Applicant: Salt Creek, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Cole, Thomas K. Testa