US3564750A
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Subterranean termite detector-exterminator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-08-06
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-08-06
Abstract
Abstract D R A W I N G A STRUCTURE FOR USE IN PROTECTING WOODEN PARTS OF BUILDINGS AGAINST SUBTERRANEAN TERMITES IN THE FORM OF A BAITED TRAP, WHICH WHEN ACTUATED, DISCHARGES A N INSECTICIDE ONTO THE TERMITES. A FRANGIBLE INSECTICIDE CONTAINER IS MOUNTED IN AN ENCLOSED CHAMBER AND A PROJECTILE IS HELD UNDER SPRING TENSION BY COMSUMABLE TRIGGER MEANS. WHEN THE TRIGGER MEANS IS CONSUMED BY TERMITES, THE PROJECTILE IS RELEASED AND BREAKS THE CONTAINER TO DISCHARGE THE INSECTICIDE. A SIGNAL DEVICE IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRAP TO INDICATE THAT THE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN ATTACKED BY TERMITES.
Inventors
- 👤 John Burgess
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2026-11-08 16:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2005; A01M1/2011; A01M1/02; A01M1/026; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/011
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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) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |