Patents by Inventor Vincent L. Thompson, III

Vincent L. Thompson, III 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: 7171778
    Abstract: A insect trap system for absorbing bodily fluids and preventing insects from spreading from a dead animal. The insect trap system includes a collection mat having a plurality of dividers defining a center zone and surrounding zones. An absorbent material is attached to the center zone with the surrounding zones filled with an adhesive for catching insects. The collection mat includes a folding portion for allowing folding of the collection mat into a compact storage position. A cuff having a conical shape has adhesive applied to the interior surface thereof. The cuff includes a slit for allowing positioning about the leg of an animal or a rope or other structuring supporting the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Inventor: Vincent L. Thompson, III