Machines Patents (Class 43/138)
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Patent number: 9266113Abstract: Micrometric separator (1) for biomasses (100) in particles, of the type including a first crushing stage (2) wherein particles are introduced dispersed in a conveying fluid bed, and a first conveyor for conveying the particles in the fluid bed. The first crushing stage (2) has a first crushing chamber (5) for reciprocal collisions of particles, that has a first revolving disc (7) provided with first members (9) for generating a turbulent flow in the fluid bed, and a first contrast body (8), in front of the first revolving disc (7), as well as one or more outlets (22) of the fluid bed, the first contrast body (8) being provided with an inlet (6) having an inflow section with the axis substantially incident to the first revolving disc (7).Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: BIOHYST OVERSEAS SAGLInventor: Umberto Manola
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Patent number: 8898953Abstract: A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Mark H. Miller, Bruce E. Wigton, Kenneth Lonngren
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Patent number: 8359785Abstract: A fan type noxious insect control apparatus is disclosed which is desirably used carried on a user's body part and excels in noxious insect control performance. To this end, the apparatus is so configured that air is drawn through an inlet port (6) by driving of an axial flow fan (3) and passed through a chemical carrier (2) carrying a noxious insect control active ingredient to form the air containing such active ingredient, the air being run out through an outlet port (7) to diffuse the active ingredient into the ambient atmosphere and further that the inlet port (6) at an upstream of the fan (3) is open facing axially thereof, the outlet port (7) at a downstream of the fan (3) is open facing radially thereof, and there are provided an annular wall (8) surrounding the fan (3) and an air flow passage (9) communicating between a delivery section of the fan (3) and the outlet port (7) to convert air flowing out of the axial flow fan (3) axially thereof to air flowing radially thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2008Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Fumakilla LimitedInventors: Shigeru Ohtsuka, Kazunori Yamamoto, Shinya Kawamura, Satoshi Yamasaki
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Patent number: 8240082Abstract: An insect trap having a cylindrical tubular body with a top end and a bottom end and an oval flexible flapper removably mounted in regions adjacent the bottom end whereby the peripheral edge of the flapper is in contact with the inside surface of the body for the condition of no air blowing down the body and the peripheral edge of the flapper spaced from the inside surface of the body for the condition of air blowing down the body.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Kenneth G. Fall
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Patent number: 8141291Abstract: An insect trap including a suction device to suck insects into a catch where they are killed or detained. The insect trap also includes a catalytic reactor that uses a portion of the air and a combustible fuel to produce CO2. The CO2 is expelled from the trap at one end and the intake air is sucked in at the other. Intake and outlet ports for the intake air and lure respectively are angled toward each other. Accordingly, more insects that are drawn to the lure become trapped in the intake air.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Alan Schinazi, Michael C. Vieira
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Patent number: 8051601Abstract: A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Mark H. Miller, Bruce E. Wigton, Kenneth Lonngren
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Patent number: 7752802Abstract: A system for exterminating insects and several embodiments thereof are presented. Steam is generated and transported to a movable applicator. The applicator is positioned over a designated area of ground and the steam is applied exterminating the insects on and/or under the designated area of ground.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Ken McDonald
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Patent number: 7752803Abstract: A device for attracting and capturing or otherwise disabling insects includes a fan mechanism structured and arranged to provide an outflow of air out of the device to atmosphere, and to draw an inflow directed counter the outflow from atmosphere into the device, the outflow being substantially within the inflow outside of the device. The flow mechanism is also structured and arranged to provide an insect attractant in the outflow. The device can include mounting structure being adapted to position the device with the outflow directed in a substantially downward direction. The outflow attracts insects to the vicinity of the device, and the inflow urges the insects to enter the device. An insect disabling structure is arranged with the flow mechanism to capture or otherwise disable insects being urged into the device by the inflow.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Woodstream CorporationInventors: Mark H. Miller, Bruce E. Wigton, Kenneth Lonngren
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Patent number: 7703236Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for killing insects on vegetation using an insecticide, where the insecticide does not contact the vegetation. In one embodiment, an absorbent material is placed on an upper surface of a disc mower. The absorbent material is soaked with insecticide, and as a tractor moves the mower through a field of hay, insects land on the insecticide-laden material and die from the toxic effect of the insecticide. In another embodiment, an L-shaped blade outfitted with an insecticide-laden mat is mounted transverse to the front of an all-terrain vehicle or a tractor, which is driven through a field. The blade, or alternatively a feeder bar attached to the blade, brushes the tips of vegetation in the field, causing bugs and insects to fly, fall or jump from the vegetation onto the insecticide-laden mat, where the insecticide kills some, most or all of the bugs and insects.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Inventor: Darrell Allen Palm
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Patent number: 7607255Abstract: A kind of mosquito and fly killer, which at least includes round chassis with motor installed, a lure tray driven by motor and equipped on the round chassis, mosquito and fly collection channel and a collection box that connect with the channel that are both set on the lure tray, featuring that there are at least three movable baffles uniformly and vertically insert on the radial direction of the mentioned lure tray, the bottom of movable baffle is placed on the guide rail of the round chassis that consists of at least one ring loop; The mentioned guide rail is set with at least two parallel ring loops, arranged in the round chassis according to their height and fluctuation.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Inventor: Xilin Hu
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Publication number: 20080222944Abstract: A mechanized exterminator and several embodiments thereof are presented. A support disc with rollers attached rotates when power is applied causing rollers to roll over a base. The operation of the of the exterminator disturbs the insects causing them to enter the exterminator where the rollers will crush them. Solar, battery and/or wind power can be used to power the exterminator. The exterminator is cost-effective and environmentally safe. The exterminator severely impacts the strength and health of the colony minimizing its ability to reproduce.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Ken McDonald
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Publication number: 20040098903Abstract: A transportable, positionable, directionable insect control system comprising a frame supported on one or more wheels for movement over the underlying surface and a handle for use in positioning the insect control system. A tank is mounted on the frame and a pump is employed to discharge an insect controlling chemical agent from the tank under the operation of a control system. The pump directs the insect controlling chemical agent from the tank through conduits to one or more discharge nozzles for discharge therefrom. The discharge nozzles are positionable to control the direction of discharge of the insect controlling chemical agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2003Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventors: Gary Stephen Moore, Walter G. Dahlberg
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Patent number: 6718690Abstract: A device for killing insects, comprising a frame mounted for movement over the ground in a direction of travel, a first grid and a second grid mounted on the frame, the first grid and the second grid each extending laterally in relation to the direction of travel and being spaced apart in the direction of travel by a gap such that insects to be killed bridge the gap when the frame is moved over a field containing insects and a power supply connected to supply an insect killing voltage to one of the first grid and the second grid.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Inventors: Kenneth Podgurney, Roger Beaudoin
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Patent number: 6688036Abstract: An apparatus includes a container of pressurized fluid formulated to eliminate pests and a housing that is adapted to sit on a surface surrounding a pest dwelling with pest entrances, thereby forming a closed interior cavity and enclosing the pest entrances. The container has a spray release mechanism including a nozzle for releasing the pressurized fluid. The container sits on the surrounding surface within the closed interior cavity. The housing includes an activation mechanism and may include a first section housing including a first section opening edge associated with a first section flexible sealing member and a second section housing including a second section opening edge associated with a second section flexible sealing member. The first section opening edge and the second section opening edge define an upper surface opening in an upper surface of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2003Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Inventor: John Gunn
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Publication number: 20030110681Abstract: A device for killing insects, comprising a frame mounted for movement over the ground in a direction of travel, a first grid and a second grid mounted on the frame, the first grid and the second grid each extending laterally in relation to the direction of travel and being spaced apart in the direction of travel by a gap such that insects to be killed bridge the gap when the frame is moved over a field containing insects and a power supply connected to supply an insect killing voltage to one of the first grid and the second grid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2002Publication date: June 19, 2003Inventors: Kenneth Podgurney, Roger Beaudoin
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Patent number: 6387301Abstract: A method to efficiently and continuously produce microspheres of natural oils and fats having a high melting point, the average particle diameter of which is in dozens of &mgr;m and is uniform, comprising the steps of heating oils and fats having a high melting point to a temperature greater than the melting point thereof to liquify same holding the oils and fats in a liquid state, forming a dispersed phase of the liquid oils and fats, pressurizing the dispersed phase and forming emulsions by dispersing the dispersed phase into a continuous phase via a plurality of microchannels, and isolating microspheres of the oils and fats having a high melting point by removing the continuous phase from the emulsions.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1999Date of Patent: May 14, 2002Assignees: Japan as represented by Director of National Food Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Bio Oriented Technology Research Advancement InstitutionInventors: Mitsutoshi Nakajima, Yuji Kikuchi, Hiroshi Nabetani, Jihong Tong, Minoru Seki, Shinji Sugiura
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Patent number: 5575111Abstract: A method for destroying plants by superheating air, compressing it and using it to melt the plant's waxy cuticular coating while utilizing foam made in the process as an insulating agent. The melting of the waxy layer causes dehydration and death to the plant. The foam has a temperature close to the boiling point of water and surfactant combination. This requires that not only the water but also the compressed air be heated above the boiling point of water to achieve a foam whose temperature is approximately 212.degree. F.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1995Date of Patent: November 19, 1996Inventor: A. H. J. Rajamannan
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Patent number: 5501034Abstract: A device for destroying insects by mechanical impact comprises a housing provided with a base member; a curved wall; a first segment of the base member being at least partially open and exposed to an area from which flies and other insects are to be attracted, and an aperture provided in the housing through which impacted insects are removed therefrom; a lure for attracting insects associated with the first segment of the base member and a leaf spring having a first extremity which is attached near the centre of curvature of the curved wall, the spring being substantially straight at its second extremity, the second spring extremity being close to the inner surface of the curved wall. The device also includes means for bend-loading the leaf spring and for suddenly releasing the second extremity, thereby causing the leaf spring to traverse the first segment at high velocity and to impact any insects present within the housing segment.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 1994Date of Patent: March 26, 1996Inventor: Haim Hazan
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Patent number: 5430970Abstract: An apparatus for controlling weeds and undergrowth by the application of hot water thereto. The apparatus is particularly characterized by its construction including an endless, ground-engaging belt, or apron, disposed immediately aft of the hot water spray. Thus, when hot water is sprayed on the weeds and undergrowth, the sprayed vegetation is not only compressed by the apron, but also heat from the water is retained therein, insulated from ambient conditions by the apron.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 1994Date of Patent: July 11, 1995Inventors: James E. Thompson, A. H. J. Rajamannan
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Patent number: 4843752Abstract: The present invention relates to a device to exterminate dust ticks, bedbugs and fleas inhabitant in carpets, tatami mats and others in a simple manner, and said device is provided with a base body movable along the subject of extermination such as carpet and others, and a far-infrared ray emission unit to radiate far-infrared rays toward said subject of extermination.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 1987Date of Patent: July 4, 1989Assignee: Sanix, Inc.Inventors: Shinichi Munemasa, Kanji Ueki, Eiichi Yoshino
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Patent number: 4519160Abstract: Apparatus for killing flying insects serves to propagate an attractant therefrom. An elongate wire-like element mounted for rotation about a point intermediate the ends thereof defines an imaginary plane. A motor rotates the element at a speed sufficient to preclude the flying insects from passing across the plane. The element strikes and kills any such insects deflecting parts of them to smash against a wall surface surrounding and adjacent to the path defined by the tips of the element. The insect parts being smashed against the wall generate a sex attractant therefrom which is carried into the atmosphere by air currents generated by rotation of the element. The insect parts also provide a protein bait. A skirt depends downward from the entrance opening sufficiently so as to intercept parts of insects which ricochet from the sidewall toward the motor.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1984Date of Patent: May 28, 1985Inventor: Carl L. McBrayer