Patents by Inventor Thomas Kraatz

Thomas Kraatz 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: 20060191189
    Abstract: An insecticidal activatable bait station including a base, the base having an integral structured reservoir provided therein,.a series of piercing spikes extend upwardly from the base of the reservoir, and are provided for piercing the seal of a container holding a supply of liquid insecticide, to allow for the deposition into the base when prepared for usage. A series of columns extend upright form the base, holds the containerized liquid either in an elevated position, as during shipment, storage, display, or while awaiting its usage, but that when the liquid container is lowered, and pierced, the container is held into its lowered position, its seal having been pierced, for deposition of its liquid insecticide into the base reservoir, for consumption by any insects. Convenient ramps are provided to allow access through slots into the reservoir, when attracting any insect located nearby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Roy Mayo, Stewart Clark, Thomas Kraatz
  • Publication number: 20050000148
    Abstract: An ant or other insect bait stake, including a stake portion, formed having reinforcement aspects, including integrally formed corrugations, and having molded therewith a reservoir portion within which a liquid or paste like insecticide or bait may be located, such that when the reservoir is opened, and the ants obtain access thereto, the insecticide may be consumed for eradication of such pests. The reservoir may be of stepped configuration, so as to provide landings for locating of the insects, as they climb down to the insecticide, located internally of the reservoir, during usage of the bait stake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2004
    Publication date: January 6, 2005
    Inventor: Thomas Kraatz