US3704539A
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Poison bait station for small bugs or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-12
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1991-10-12
Abstract
Abstract A poison bait station is disclosed that is capable of deployment within the household so as to position a poison at any desired location and attitude along a path used by roaches, ants, bugs or the like. The poison station of the present invention is designed to prevent access to the poison by children or dogs, cats or other pets; to permit installation at virtually any desired location; and to maintain the poison in place during use without the danger of inadvertent spreading of the poison. The instant poison station comprises a cover that may be of unitary or two piece construction, said cover having a centrally located member secured thereto and depending therefrom, around which a unitary poison tablet, gel or the like is positioned and secured. A fastening member and/or a pressure sensitive adhesive are incorporated into the design to permit semi-permanent securement of the station to virtually any surface. Furthermore, the cover is preferably transparent whereby one can visually inspect the device from time to time to determine whether any poison remains therein. Spacers may also be provided around the cover to limit the degree of securement of the station while simultaneously determining the size of the opening under the cover through which the bug, etc. may pass to reach the poison. A shield may also be made a part of the station to permit outside use where the poison is disposed in a vertical plane.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard V Alvarez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2005; A01M1/2011; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A poison station for small bugs or the like comprising: a. a protective cover; b. a member secured to one side of said cover and extending outwardly therefrom; c. a unitary poison positioned around said member and secured thereat; and d. means to secure said station in position at any attitude, said cover, outwardly extending member and poison being dimensionally cooperative and permitting direct, limited access to said poison around at least a large portion of the periphery of said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A poison station for small bugs or the like comprising: a. a protective cover; b. a member secured to one side of said cover and extending outwardly therefrom; c. a unitary poison positioned around said member and secured thereat; and d. means to secure said station in position at any attitude, said cover, outwardly extending member and poison being dimensionally cooperative and permitting direct, limited access to said poison around at least a large portion of the periphery of said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
A poison station as defined in claim 1 wherein said cover comprises a top section and a bottom section, said top and bottom sections having members secured thereto, one of said members telescoping into the other of said members to secure said top section to said bottom section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A poison station as defined in claim 2 wherein said top and bottom sections and the members secured thereto define a fastening member receiving opening through said cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A poison station as defined in claim 3 wherein a fastening member is provided as a securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
51 words
A poison station as defined in claim 2 wherein at least one of said top and bottom sections have a plurality of protuberances secured thereto and extending outwardly therefrom, said protuberances being of a length such that they come into engagement with the other section to maintain a predetermined distance therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A poison station as defined in claim 2 wherein at least one of said top and bottom sections is provided with an adhesive layer as a securing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A poison station as defined in claim 2 wherein said members on said sections are threaded for engagement therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A poison station as defined in claim 2 wherein at least one of said top and bottom sections is provided with means to hold said poison in place around said member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A poison station as defined in claim 8 wherein both of said top and bottom sections are provided with poison holding means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
A poison station as defined in claim 8 wherein said poison holding means is an annular wedge to bias said poison against said member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A poison station as defined in claim 8 wherein said poison holding means is a plurality of concentric rings.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
A poison station as defined in claim 1 wherein the outwardly extending member is integral with the cover and has a pointed lower end as a securing means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A poison station as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover is transparent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
51 words
A poison station as defined in claim 1 wherein the cover has a skirt depending downwardly therefrom, said skirt extending around only a portion of the periphery of said cover and being of a length to extend beyond said unitary poison and engage an object to which the station is secured.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
126 words
A poison station for small bugs or the like comprising: a. a cover, said cover comprising a top section and a bottom section, at least one of said top and bottom sections having a member secured to a side thereof and extending outwardly therefrom, said member being removably securable to the other of said top and bottom sections; one of said sections having a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive substance on at least a major portion of an outer surface; and b. a unitary poison positioned around said outwardly extending member and secured thereat, said cover, at least one member and poison being dimensionally cooperative and permitting direct, limited access to said poison around at least a large portion of the periphery of said cover.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
126 words
A poison station for small bugs or the like comprising: a. a cover, said cover comprising a top section and a bottom section, at least one of said top and bottom sections having a member secured to a side thereof and extending outwardly therefrom, said member being removably securable to the other of said top and bottom sections; one of said sections having a layer of a pressure sensitive adhesive substance on at least a major portion of an outer surface; and b. a unitary poison positioned around said outwardly extending member and secured thereat, said cover, at least one member and poison being dimensionally cooperative and permitting direct, limited access to said poison around at least a large portion of the periphery of said cover.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
56 words
A poison station as defined in claim 15 wherein both of said top and bottom sections of said cover have members secured thereto and extending outwardly therefrom, one of said members being telescopingly receivable within the other of said members and said top and bottom sectiOns and said members defining a fastening member receiving opening therethrough.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
19 words
A poison station as defined in claim 15 wherein at least said top section of said cover is transparent.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
44 words
A poison station as defined in claim 15 wherein one of said sections of said cover further has a skirt secured thereto and extending outwardly therefrom for only a portion of the periphery thereof, said skirt extending beyond said poison and partially surrounding same.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
146 words
A poison station for small bugs or the like comprising: a. a cover, said cover having a poison receiving member secured to a central area of one side thereof and extending downwardly therefrom, said member having a large diameter section and a small diameter section, the said small diameter section having a pointed end as a means to secure said station in place, said cover further having at least one protuberance positioned around the periphery thereof and extending downwardly therefrom; and b. a unitary poison positioned around said large diameter section of said member adjacent said side of said cover and secured thereat, said poison residing above the lower end of said at least one protuberance, said cover, poison receiving member and poison being dimensionally cooperative and permitting direct limited access to said poison around at least a major portion of the periphery of said cover.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
146 words
A poison station for small bugs or the like comprising: a. a cover, said cover having a poison receiving member secured to a central area of one side thereof and extending downwardly therefrom, said member having a large diameter section and a small diameter section, the said small diameter section having a pointed end as a means to secure said station in place, said cover further having at least one protuberance positioned around the periphery thereof and extending downwardly therefrom; and b. a unitary poison positioned around said large diameter section of said member adjacent said side of said cover and secured thereat, said poison residing above the lower end of said at least one protuberance, said cover, poison receiving member and poison being dimensionally cooperative and permitting direct limited access to said poison around at least a major portion of the periphery of said cover.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
A poison station as defined in claim 19 wherein said cover is transparent.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
33 words
A poison station as defined in claim 19 wherein said cover is provided with a plurality of slots therein, the portions of said cover between said slots being deformable to provide said protuberances.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
42 words
A poison station as defined in claim 19 wherein said member secured to said cover has a flange intermediate its length, said flange being tapered on one side only whereby said poison may be forced over said tapered side of said flange.
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) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |