US3661326A
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Insecticide and repellant holder for attachment to garbage can lid
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-07
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1990-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A tube of suitable size to lie snugly within the concave upper part of the handle on a garbage can lid is adapted to receive a boat shaped receptacle containing insecticide or repellant, the vapor or odor of which will tend to drive insects and animals away from the garbage can and a pliable tape is secured to the tube and used to attach the tube to the handle on the lid of the can.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton A Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2022; A01M1/2027; A01M1/2055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
The combination with a handle on the lid of a garbage can, said handle having in it an outwardly facing trough shaped groove which is open and unobstructed at both ends, of a tube open and unobstructed at both ends and adapted to fit within the groove in said handle; adhesive tape means securing said tube to said handle; an insecticide and repellant container dimensioned to be inserted in said tube and leave an air circulation space between it and the inner walls of the tube, and vaporizable material in said container capable of giving off vapor to air passing lengthwise through said tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
The combination with a handle on the lid of a garbage can, said handle having in it an outwardly facing trough shaped groove which is open and unobstructed at both ends, of a tube open and unobstructed at both ends and adapted to fit within the groove in said handle; adhesive tape means securing said tube to said handle; an insecticide and repellant container dimensioned to be inserted in said tube and leave an air circulation space between it and the inner walls of the tube, and vaporizable material in said container capable of giving off vapor to air passing lengthwise through said tube.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |