US3863384A
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Insect trap
Assignee: HER MAJESTY IN RIGHT OF CANADA FORESTRY, Minister of
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Filing: 1974-02-01
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1994-02-01
Abstract
Abstract An insect trap of flexible sheet material comprising a plurality of radially extending upper panels with their inner ends joined and with insect entrance slots between them, radially extending lower panels with their inner ends joined and with insect entrance slots between them, and their outer ends joined to the end of an overlying upper panel, and a sticky, insect trapping coating on the facing surfaces of the upper and lower panel, and an insect luring odor emitting substance in between the upper and lower panels. Loops are provided on either side of the trap so that the upper and lower panels may be pulled to space them and hung on a tree. Insects entering the trap instinctively land on the lower inside surface and become trapped, and so the useful life of the trap is extended by hanging it upside down to further trap insects on the other inside surface.
Inventors
- 👤 John Weatherston
- 👤 James H Moffatt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:01
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/14; A01M1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
An insect trap comprising: a. a plurality of upper panels of flexible sheet material joined at their inner ends and extending radially outwardly with insect entrances slots between them, with the upper panels spaced circumferentially around the join, b. a plurality of lower panels of flexible sheet material joined at their inner ends and circumferentially spaced around the join and extending radially outwardly, with insect entrance slots between them, to positions at which each lower panel is joined adjacent an outer end to an overlying upper panel, c. an insect trapping sticky coating on opposed, facing surfaces of the upper and lower panels, d. an insect luring odour emitting substance between the upper and lower panels, e. means for suspending the trap with the upper panels uppermost, f. means for suspending the trap with the lower panels uppermost, and whereby g. the trap may be stored in a flat condition with the facing surface of the upper and lower panel contacting one another, and the upper and lower panels may be pulled to space their facing surfaces for use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
An insect trap comprising: a. a plurality of upper panels of flexible sheet material joined at their inner ends and extending radially outwardly with insect entrances slots between them, with the upper panels spaced circumferentially around the join, b. a plurality of lower panels of flexible sheet material joined at their inner ends and circumferentially spaced around the join and extending radially outwardly, with insect entrance slots between them, to positions at which each lower panel is joined adjacent an outer end to an overlying upper panel, c. an insect trapping sticky coating on opposed, facing surfaces of the upper and lower panels, d. an insect luring odour emitting substance between the upper and lower panels, e. means for suspending the trap with the upper panels uppermost, f. means for suspending the trap with the lower panels uppermost, and whereby g. the trap may be stored in a flat condition with the facing surface of the upper and lower panel contacting one another, and the upper and lower panels may be pulled to space their facing surfaces for use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
An insect trap according to claim 1, wherein the upper panels are joined at their inner ends by an upper central portion of flexible sheet material which is integral with the upper panels, and the lower panels are joined at their inner ends by a lower central portion of flexible sheet material which is integral with the panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
An insect trap according to claim 1, wherein both of the means for suspending the trap comprise T-shaped tabs of adhesive coated plastic tapes each secured by the adhesive coating on the flange to their respective sides of the trap, and closed wire loops each passing through the upstanding arm of the ''T'' of the T-shaped the tab.
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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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |