David B Curtis

US Patent:

6370814, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Jan 20, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/488654

Inventors:

David H. Curtis - Redding CT 06896
Michael R. Latronica - Redding CT 06896
John J. Hamilton - Brewster NY

Assignee:

David H. Curtis - Redding CT
Michael R. Latronica - Redding CT

International Classification:

A01M 120

US Classification:

431321, 43131, 43121

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a conformable termite bait container capable of being located either against a first substantially planar surface or against a corner defined by the intersection of a second and a third substantially planar surface. The conformable termite bait container preferably comprises a housing which includes a back wall, front wall and side structure operatively connected between the front and back walls. The back wall, front wall and side structure form an interior cavity therebetween capable of storing termite bait. A plurality of openings are located on the housing to allow termites to access the bait locatable therewithin. A first structurally-weakened area is located along the longitudinal length of the back wall, figuratively dividing the back wall into a first back portion and a second back portion. A second and a third structurally-weakened area are located along the longitudinal length of the front wall, the second structurally-weakened area being offset from the third structurally-weakened area a predetermined distance and defining a removably-detachable front wall section. In use, the back wall is capable of being located against the first substantially planar surface.

US Patent:

7802397, Sep 28, 2010

Filed:

Oct 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/963127

Inventors:

Henry Gideon Emanuel - Redding CT, US
David Curtis - Redding CT, US

Assignee:

Rodotrac, Inc. - Redding CT

International Classification:

A01M 1/20

US Classification:

43131

Abstract:

A method for tracking vermin includes causing the vermin to be covered in a non-toxic fluorescent substance which will leave a trail as the rodent enters/exits the human habitation, then examining the habitation with an ultraviolet light to determine the location of the entry/exit point used by the vermin. The fluorescent substance is preferably invisible without the aid of an ultraviolet light. It is also non-toxic to humans as well as animals and is relatively inexpensive. The apparatus for applying the ultraviolet substance is preferably a “bait station” within which an attractive substance is placed and surrounded by the fluorescent substance.

US Patent:

50569155, Oct 15, 1991

Filed:

May 25, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/529028

Inventors:

David D. Curtis - Haverhill MA

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air
Force - Washington DC

International Classification:

G01N 2100

US Classification:

25022725

Abstract:

A fiber optic calibration standard apparatus having a fiber optic cable pair which have difference in length of one quarter the wavelength of the applied modulated signal and are coupled to a mirrored reflecting surface to provide reflection reference signals that are utilized to generate error correction signals. A matched termination has one end of an optical fiber sealed in a vial of index matching fluid to absorb the optical power incident to the fiber.

US Patent:

6233865, May 22, 2001

Filed:

Sep 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/387958

Inventors:

David H. Curtis - Redding CT
Michael R. Latronica - Redding CT

International Classification:

A01M 120

US Classification:

43131

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a conformable termite bait container capable of being located either against a first substantially planar surface or against a corner defined by the intersection of a second and a third substantially planar surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the conformable termite bait container comprises a housing having a front wall, a back wall and side walls operatively connected between the front wall and the back wall, where the front, back and side walls form an interior cavity capable of storing insect bait. A plurality of openings are located on the housing to allow termites to enter and exit the housing and access the insect bait located therewithin. The back wall of the housing is capable of being located against the first substantially planar surface, and in the alternative, the back wall and front wall are capable of being bent substantially in the shape of the corner to allow a first and a second portion of the back wall to be located against the second and the third substantially planar surfaces, respectively, defining the corner. The conformable termite bait container preferably further comprises a back hinge located on the back wall to facilitate the bending of the back wall, and a front hinge located on the front wall to facilitate the bending of the front wall.