US4048747A
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Baseboard trap for crawling insects
Assignee: STICK M ALL Inc
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Filing: 1976-08-12
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1996-08-12
Abstract
Abstract A trap including an elongated base for mounting along the bottom of a wall at the juncture between the wall and floor. A tape having pressure-sensitive adhesive on both faces is mounted on the base, and extends along substantially the entire length of the base. An elongated cover extends along the base and conceals the tape, the cover being spaced from the floor to provide access for crawling insects to the base and tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis V. Shanahan
- 👤 Herman H. Feller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:26
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/02; A01M1/14; A01M1/24; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A baseboard trap for crawling insects, comprising: a. a flat elongated base, b. means for securing said base along the bottom of a wall at the juncture between the wall and floor of a room, c. a strip of tape bearing a pressure-sensitive adhesive on its exposed face on said base, said strip extending along substantially the entire length of said base, and d. an elongated cover extending along but spaced from said base, said cover concealing said tape, and the lower edge of said cover being spaced fron the room floor to provide access for crawling insects to said base and tape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A baseboard trap for crawling insects, comprising: a. a flat elongated base, b. means for securing said base along the bottom of a wall at the juncture between the wall and floor of a room, c. a strip of tape bearing a pressure-sensitive adhesive on its exposed face on said base, said strip extending along substantially the entire length of said base, and d. an elongated cover extending along but spaced from said base, said cover concealing said tape, and the lower edge of said cover being spaced fron the room floor to provide access for crawling insects to said base and tape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A baseboard trap as defined in claim 1 wherein said tape bears pressure-sensitive adhesive on both its faces, said tape being secured to said base by the adhesive on one face of said tape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A baseboard trap as defined in claim 2 wherein the adhesive on the face of said tape which is exposed is of greater adherent strength than the adhesive which secures said tape to said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A baseboard trap as defined in claim 1 including means for removably securing said cover to said base.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
A baseboard trap as defined in claim 4 wherein said securing means includes two spaced-apart elements carried by said base and two spaced-apart elements on said cover cooperable with said elements on said base for holding said cover on said base, said elements being engageable and disengageable without the use of tools and other fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A baseboard trap as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for securing said base to said wall includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive carried by the back face of said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
A baseboard trap as defined in claim 1 including a foot portion projecting forwardly from the lower part of said base, said foot portion having an upper surface forming a dihedral angle with the front surface of said base, and a strip of tape bearing a pressure-sensitive adhesive on its exposed face being mounted on each of said surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A baseboard trap as defined in claim 1 including scent means for attracting crawling insects to the region of said tape.
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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |