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US3855727A
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Fly trap apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-07-27
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Granted: 1974-12-24
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Expires: 1992-07-27
Abstract
Abstract A fly trap apparatus having two identical members which are engageable at one end portion and which have funnel shaped fly openings at the other ends. The members also have a bait tray and slots so that the aroma of the bait may permeate the vicinity of the apparatus and thereby attract flies. The apparatus is inexpensive, easy to use and safe.
Inventors
- 👤 G Canoy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/10; A01M1/106; A01M1/02; A01M1/20; A01M1/2005; A01M1/2016; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A trap for attracting and retaining flies comprising: a first hollow membeR having a first end portion including a funnel shaped opening for the passage of flies into said trap and a plurality of apertures too small for the passage of flies, and a second end portion including a large opening, a guide arm, and connecting means including an attachment arm and an attachment bead; a second member structurally identical to said first member, said attachment arm of said first member being engagable with the attachment bead of said second member, and the attachment arm of said second member being engagable with said attachment bead of said first member, whereby said first and second members are engagable along the second end portions of said members, said second end portions of said first and second members having means including slots for attaching a bait tray element thereto; a bait tray element having engaging means removably receivable by said slots of said first and second member, said bait tray element including a bait supporting dish and a trap supporting base, said bait supporting dish being positioned within said first and second members, and said supporting base being positioned outside when said members are engaged and said engaging means is in said slots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A trap for attracting and retaining flies comprising: a first hollow membeR having a first end portion including a funnel shaped opening for the passage of flies into said trap and a plurality of apertures too small for the passage of flies, and a second end portion including a large opening, a guide arm, and connecting means including an attachment arm and an attachment bead; a second member structurally identical to said first member, said attachment arm of said first member being engagable with the attachment bead of said second member, and the attachment arm of said second member being engagable with said attachment bead of said first member, whereby said first and second members are engagable along the second end portions of said members, said second end portions of said first and second members having means including slots for attaching a bait tray element thereto; a bait tray element having engaging means removably receivable by said slots of said first and second member, said bait tray element including a bait supporting dish and a trap supporting base, said bait supporting dish being positioned within said first and second members, and said supporting base being positioned outside when said members are engaged and said engaging means is in said slots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said attachment arms are flexible and each includes an enlarged head portion engageable with a corresponding attachment bead.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
194 words
A trap for attracting and retaining flies comprising: a first hollow member having a first end portion including a funnel shaped opening for the passage of flies into said trap and a plurality of apertures too small for the passage of flies, and a second end portion including a large opening, a guide arm, and connecting means including an attachment arm and an attachment bead; a second member structurally identical to said first member, said attachment arm of said first member being engagable with the attachment bead of said second member, and the attachment arm of said second member being engagable with said attachment bead of said first member, whereby said first and second members are engagable along the second end portions of said members, said second end portions of said members having attaching means including slots for receiving a tray; a first bait tray removably receivable by said slots and having a bait supporting area located within said hollow members when the trap is assembled; a second bait tray having a bait supporting area, and means on said trays for removably interconnecting them with said areas in mutually perpendicular relation within said trap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
194 words
A trap for attracting and retaining flies comprising: a first hollow member having a first end portion including a funnel shaped opening for the passage of flies into said trap and a plurality of apertures too small for the passage of flies, and a second end portion including a large opening, a guide arm, and connecting means including an attachment arm and an attachment bead; a second member structurally identical to said first member, said attachment arm of said first member being engagable with the attachment bead of said second member, and the attachment arm of said second member being engagable with said attachment bead of said first member, whereby said first and second members are engagable along the second end portions of said members, said second end portions of said members having attaching means including slots for receiving a tray; a first bait tray removably receivable by said slots and having a bait supporting area located within said hollow members when the trap is assembled; a second bait tray having a bait supporting area, and means on said trays for removably interconnecting them with said areas in mutually perpendicular relation within said trap.
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) | 1977-12-23 | 1978-06-24 | 1978-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-23 | 1982-06-24 | 1982-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-23 | 1986-06-24 | 1986-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |