US3864867A
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Pest control package
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-11-01
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A package for pest or odor control or the like which is characterized by a cylindrical container having a detachable lid with an exterior pressure sensitive adhesive thereon enabling ready attachment to an overhead support surface and top and bottom interior anchoring means for retaining in the container a cartridge of a deodorant or pest control material of lesser diameter than the interior diameter of the container with the container having a series of apertures in the side walls enabling diffusion and escape from the container of a deodorant material in the form of vapor or gas, or providing access to the enclosed pest control material by flying or crawling insects or rodents.
Inventors
- 👤 Clinton H Dry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2005; A01M1/2011; A01M1/14; A01M1/2016; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/011; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A package for use in controlling pests within a area which comprises a container of generally tubular form and having end closures, one of which is removable and replaceable, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container with the outer side wall of said cartridge spaced from the inner side wall of said container, and cooperating male and female members in the container and cartridge ends constituting means for holding said cartridge in a relatively fixed position in said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A package for use in controlling pests within a area which comprises a container of generally tubular form and having end closures, one of which is removable and replaceable, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container with the outer side wall of said cartridge spaced from the inner side wall of said container, and cooperating male and female members in the container and cartridge ends constituting means for holding said cartridge in a relatively fixed position in said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
109 words
A package for use in controlling pests within an area which comprises a container of generally tubular form and having end closures, one of which is removable and replaceable, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container, and means for holding said cartridge in a relatively fixed position in said container which holding means comprises inwardly projecting male members in opposite ends of the container and recesses in opposite ends of said cartridge which form female members for receiving said container male members therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
109 words
A package for use in controlling pests within an area which comprises a container of generally tubular form and having end closures, one of which is removable and replaceable, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container, and means for holding said cartridge in a relatively fixed position in said container which holding means comprises inwardly projecting male members in opposite ends of the container and recesses in opposite ends of said cartridge which form female members for receiving said container male members therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
115 words
A package for use in controlling pests within a area which comprises a container of generally tubular form and having end closures, One of which is removable and replaceable, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container, said cartridge of pest control material having female forming recesses in opposite ends for co-operation with male members in the container in holding the cartridge in relatively fixed position in the container and the interconnecting side walls of said cartridge having indentations in the surface for increasing the surface exposed for dispensing contact.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
115 words
A package for use in controlling pests within a area which comprises a container of generally tubular form and having end closures, One of which is removable and replaceable, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container, said cartridge of pest control material having female forming recesses in opposite ends for co-operation with male members in the container in holding the cartridge in relatively fixed position in the container and the interconnecting side walls of said cartridge having indentations in the surface for increasing the surface exposed for dispensing contact.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A package as set forth in claim 1 wherein said container is of cylindrical form with a screw-on lid and having a pressure sensitive adhesive on the top surface with a peelable cover member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
109 words
A package for use in controlling pests within an area which comprises a container of cylindrical form with a removable and replaceable lid member, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container, and means for holding said cartridge in a relatively fixed position in said container, which holding means includes a projection on the inner face of said lid member for co-operation with a recess in said cartridge of pest control material so as to center the cartridge in the body of the container.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
109 words
A package for use in controlling pests within an area which comprises a container of cylindrical form with a removable and replaceable lid member, said container having apertures in at least one wall thereof providing access to the interior, and a replaceable cartridge of pest control material which is in a solid state enclosed within said container, and means for holding said cartridge in a relatively fixed position in said container, which holding means includes a projection on the inner face of said lid member for co-operation with a recess in said cartridge of pest control material so as to center the cartridge in the body of the container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A package as set forth in claim 1 wherein said container is of cylindrical form and said cartridge of pest control material has a cross sectional diameter smaller than the corresponding dimension of said container and wherein said means for holding said cartridge in position is arranged to center the cartridge in the container.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
A package as set forth in claim 6 wherein certain of said container side wall apertures are enlarged to a size sufficient to permit a rodent to reach a cartridge therein and chew on it.
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) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |