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Bait for synanthropic flies and method for making same
Assignee: University of California
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Filing: 1972-05-26
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1992-05-26
Abstract
Abstract The bait utilized in the present invention is a fermented or decayed protein which has had all of the water removed therefrom. A method for making an attractive bait which includes fermenting proteins and removing the water therefrom by freeze drying or the addition of sorbtive material.
Inventors
- 👤 M Mulla
- 👤 Y Hwang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:01
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01N; A01N25/00; A01N25/002; A01N25/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A METHOD FOR ATTRACTING SYNANTHROPIC FLIES AND ANTS WHICH COMPRISES PLACING A SOLID AND DRY BAIT ON A SUBSTRATE IN CONTACT WITH THE AIR AND IN AN ENVIRONMENT HAVING AN AVAILABLE MOISTURE CONTENT OF AT LEAST 10 PERCENT BY WEIGHT AND LEAVING SAID BAIT ON SAID SUBSTRATE AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID AIR AND SAID ENVIRONMENT WHEREBY THERE IS EVOLUTION OF A GAS ATTRACTANT WHICH IS ATTRACTIVE TO SYNANTHROPIC FLIES AND ANTS, SAID BAIT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A DRY SOLID FERMENTED PROTEIN COMPOSISTION FROM WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE WATER WAS REMOVED WHILE SAID COMPOSITION WAS FROZEN, SAID FREEZING TAKING PLACE WHEN SAID PROTEIN WAS EVOLVING AN ATTRACTANT GAS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
109 words
A METHOD FOR ATTRACTING SYNANTHROPIC FLIES AND ANTS WHICH COMPRISES PLACING A SOLID AND DRY BAIT ON A SUBSTRATE IN CONTACT WITH THE AIR AND IN AN ENVIRONMENT HAVING AN AVAILABLE MOISTURE CONTENT OF AT LEAST 10 PERCENT BY WEIGHT AND LEAVING SAID BAIT ON SAID SUBSTRATE AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID AIR AND SAID ENVIRONMENT WHEREBY THERE IS EVOLUTION OF A GAS ATTRACTANT WHICH IS ATTRACTIVE TO SYNANTHROPIC FLIES AND ANTS, SAID BAIT CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF A DRY SOLID FERMENTED PROTEIN COMPOSISTION FROM WHICH SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE WATER WAS REMOVED WHILE SAID COMPOSITION WAS FROZEN, SAID FREEZING TAKING PLACE WHEN SAID PROTEIN WAS EVOLVING AN ATTRACTANT GAS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the protein composition is selected from the group consisting of whole egg powder, yeast, fresh eggs, and albumin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the bait is placed on a porous substrate containing at least 10 percent by weight of moisture.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for attracting synanthropic flies and ants which comprises placing a solid attractive bait on a substrate in contact with the air and in an environment having an available moisture content of at least 10 percent by weight and leaving said bait on said substratE and in contact with said air and said environment whereby there is evolution of a gas attractant which is attractive to synanthropic flies and ants, said bait consisting essentially of water, decayed protein, and sorbtive material, said sorbtive material having substantially all of the said water absorbed therein and not available to the protein, said water being absorbed while said protein was evolving an attractant gas.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
112 words
A method for attracting synanthropic flies and ants which comprises placing a solid attractive bait on a substrate in contact with the air and in an environment having an available moisture content of at least 10 percent by weight and leaving said bait on said substratE and in contact with said air and said environment whereby there is evolution of a gas attractant which is attractive to synanthropic flies and ants, said bait consisting essentially of water, decayed protein, and sorbtive material, said sorbtive material having substantially all of the said water absorbed therein and not available to the protein, said water being absorbed while said protein was evolving an attractant gas.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 4 wherein the sorbtive material is a member selected from the group consisting of hydratible clay and mineral.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 4 wherein the amount of water present is from 50 to 80 percent, by weight, based on the weight of the protein and water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 6 where the amount of sorbtive material present is between 10 and 40 percent, by weight, based on the entire composition.
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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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |