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Flying insect control device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-10-31
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Granted: 1990-03-20
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Expires: 2008-10-31
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to the control of flying insects in and around homes, commercial establishments, farm buildings and the like. Specifically, the formulation, design and technique involved in the device allows the user to maintain an insect free environment and to dispense an insecticide capable of eliminating flying insects in a safe and effective manner. The use of a translucent shield that contains an insecticide that leeches to the surface through the heat of ambient light, while converting ambient light into a spectrum that attracts flying insects provides an economical method of delivering a killing agent to the insect.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2022; A01M1/2061; A01M1/2083; A01M1/02; A01M1/04; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A Flying Insect Control Device consisting of a translucent colored plastic sheet capable of converting ambient light that passes through said sheet into a colored spectrum of light that attracts flying insects; said plastic sheet having been compounded with an insecticide as an integral; heat caused by ambient light passing through said translucent colored plastic sheet causing said insecticide to leeching through said sheet to its surface and coating said surface with a lethal dose of poison capable of killing an insect liting on said surface; said surface imprinted with graphics or decoys capable of attracting flying insects to it.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A Flying Insect Control Device consisting of a translucent colored plastic sheet capable of converting ambient light that passes through said sheet into a colored spectrum of light that attracts flying insects; said plastic sheet having been compounded with an insecticide as an integral; heat caused by ambient light passing through said translucent colored plastic sheet causing said insecticide to leeching through said sheet to its surface and coating said surface with a lethal dose of poison capable of killing an insect liting on said surface; said surface imprinted with graphics or decoys capable of attracting flying insects to it.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A Flying Insect Control Device as in claim 1; said device having a self adhesive strip located at its rear to allow said device to be affixed to a structure or wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A Flying Insect Control Device as in claim 1 capable of being fitted into an independent holder containing an artificial light and heat source.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-03-19 | 1993-09-18 | 1994-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-19 | 1997-09-18 | 1998-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-19 | 2001-09-18 | 2002-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |