US3755958A
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Insect trap
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1972-01-10
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1992-01-10
Abstract
Abstract A disposable, collapsible insect trap comprising a generally rectangular housing open at at least one end containing therein an insect attractant and a tacky substance, the combination of which is used to attract the insects into the trap and hold them therein.
Inventors
- 👤 T Bradshaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:01
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/14; A01M1/145; A01M1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An erectable insect trapping device, comprising four rectangular sides joined along adjacent edges to form a hollow quadrilateral container, said sides being formed of a flexible material with the edges of said sides being joined at folds and with three of said folds being reinforced to give structural stability; a hanging device fastened to said container centrally of one of said reinforced folds; a tacky insect-entangling substance on the inner surface of said sides to hold insects therein upon contact with said substance; and two adjacent sides of said trap having fold lines extending from the ends of said adjacent sides at an acute angle to said ends, the fold lines from said ends meeting at the fourth fold of the device and at the common fold line of said adjacent sides to form indentations, which indentations will direct insects into the trap, decrease the chances of insects falling out, and impart increased rigidity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An erectable insect trapping device, comprising four rectangular sides joined along adjacent edges to form a hollow quadrilateral container, said sides being formed of a flexible material with the edges of said sides being joined at folds and with three of said folds being reinforced to give structural stability; a hanging device fastened to said container centrally of one of said reinforced folds; a tacky insect-entangling substance on the inner surface of said sides to hold insects therein upon contact with said substance; and two adjacent sides of said trap having fold lines extending from the ends of said adjacent sides at an acute angle to said ends, the fold lines from said ends meeting at the fourth fold of the device and at the common fold line of said adjacent sides to form indentations, which indentations will direct insects into the trap, decrease the chances of insects falling out, and impart increased rigidity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1, having therein an attractant to draw insects into the trap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said flexible material is greaseproof and waterproof paper.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |