Patents by Inventor Todd Nugent

Todd Nugent 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).

  • Patent number: 9609857
    Abstract: A device and a method to eradicate pests, specifically bed bugs by applying heat. The device includes a bag having an inner surface made of thermoreflective material. Preferably the walls and the bottom of the bag are double layered and at least one heater is inserted in between the double layers. The infested clothing is inserted into the bag and after closing the bag the heater is turned on for a short period of time to increase the temperature to 150-220 F. Once the temperature has been reached the heater is turned off and a minimum temperature of 150 F is maintained in the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Inventor: Todd Nugent
  • Patent number: 9322168
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a device and a method to manage ceilings with stains caused by water condensation. The device is a pad having an insulation layer saturated with antimicrobial compound and a water proof membrane glued under the insulation layer. The pad can be cut to any size. The pad is laying freely on top of a drop ceiling panel and it may be replaced easily when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Todd Nugent
  • Patent number: 9228391
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a device and a method to protect building openings with plywood panels during storm. The device and method is also provided to protect inside of buildings when windows or doors are broken. The bracket of this disclosure is simple and easy to make, and it allows attachment of plywood panels without shaping to cover windows and other building openings of any shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: Todd Nugent
  • Publication number: 20150197932
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a device and a method to manage ceilings with stains caused by water condensation. The device is a pad having an insulation layer saturated with antimicrobial compound and a water proof membrane glued under the insulation layer. The pad can be cut to any size. The pad is laying freely on top of a drop ceiling panel and it may be replaced easily when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventor: Todd Nugent
  • Publication number: 20150121781
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a device and a method to protect building openings with plywood panels during storm. The device and method is also provided to protect inside of buildings when windows or doors are broken. The bracket of this disclosure is simple and easy to make, and it allows attachment of plywood panels without shaping to cover windows and other building openings of any shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Todd Nugent
  • Publication number: 20140041284
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a device and a method to eradicate pests, specifically bed bugs by applying heat. The device includes a bag having an inner surface made of thermoreflective material. Preferably the walls and the bottom of the bag are double layered and at least one heater is inserted in between the double layers. The infested clothing is inserted into the bag and after closing the bag the heater is turned on for a short period of time to increase the temperature to 150-220 F. Once the temperature has been reached the heater is turned off and a minimum temperature of 150 F is maintained in the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Inventor: Todd Nugent