US3931865A
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Mosquito repellant apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-18
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1994-03-18
Abstract
Abstract An electronic mosquito repellant sonically or ultra-sonically attracts male mosquitos. The presence of the male mosquitos repels the pregnant female mosquitos. The female mosquitos, as distinguished from the male mosquitos, are equipped with mandibles capable of piercing the skin of human beings. As a matter of fact, though, it is only the pregnant female mosquitos that require blood for incubation of the fertilized eggs that bite. Thus, the electronic device repels the biting female mosquito and precludes being bitten by mosquitos in an area covered by the output of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Levitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M29/00; A01M29/16; A01M29/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
Electronic apparatus for repelling mosquitos that tend to bit humans, said apparatus comprising: attracting means not in conjunction with killing means for attracting male mosquitos, said attracting means comprising relaxation oscillator means for generating a frequency signal; non-directional means for broadcasting said generated frequency signal; said frequency attracting male mosquitos; resistor capacitor network means for varying said frequency by varying the resistance in said resistor capacitor network means to thereby obtain the optimum frequency for attracting male mosquitos; battery means for energizing said oscillator means, whereby said apparatus is completely portable; means for selectively connecting said oscillator means to said battery means; plastic case means enclosing said apparatus; and means for attaching said case to the clothing of the user; whereby the user has hands-free apparatus acting to repel mosquitos that tend to bite humans.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
Electronic apparatus for repelling mosquitos that tend to bit humans, said apparatus comprising: attracting means not in conjunction with killing means for attracting male mosquitos, said attracting means comprising relaxation oscillator means for generating a frequency signal; non-directional means for broadcasting said generated frequency signal; said frequency attracting male mosquitos; resistor capacitor network means for varying said frequency by varying the resistance in said resistor capacitor network means to thereby obtain the optimum frequency for attracting male mosquitos; battery means for energizing said oscillator means, whereby said apparatus is completely portable; means for selectively connecting said oscillator means to said battery means; plastic case means enclosing said apparatus; and means for attaching said case to the clothing of the user; whereby the user has hands-free apparatus acting to repel mosquitos that tend to bite humans.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said non-directional means for broadcasting comprises loudspeaker means, said relaxation oscillator means comprises a unijunction transistor, means for connecting said battery means to said resistor capacitor network means, said resistor capacitor network means comprises a series connected resistor means and capacitor means, means for coupling the emitter of said unijunction transistor to the junction of said resistor means and said capacitor means, and means for connecting the base one electrode of said unijunction transistor to the means for connecting said battery means to said resistor capacitor network means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said attaching means comprises a thong connected to said case.
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) | 1979-01-12 | 1979-07-14 | 1980-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-12 | 1983-07-14 | 1984-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-07-14 | 1988-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |