US4858375A
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Termite control apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-04-03
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Granted: 1989-08-22
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Expires: 2009-04-03
Abstract
Abstract Applicator apparatus for termite control, including an end-pointed applicator pipe with pump means for supplying the applicator pipe with termiticide liquid under pressure; and adjacent the lower end of the pipe is a pattern or plurality of outlet holes, the holes being located in a span of about 90 degrees of the circumference of the pipe, providing an effective distribution of termiticide along the wall of the structure being treated.
Inventors
- 👤 George Mountain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:14
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M17/00; A01M17/002; A01M1/00; A01M1/24; A01M1/245; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/011
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
Applicator apparatus for applying termite control liquid to sites adjacent a structure whose periphery is to be treated, the apparatus comprising: an applicator pipe, pointed at its lower end for ease of penetration into the ground, and hollow throughout its span from its lower end to a supply fitting adjacent its upper end; a reservoir of termite control liquid, and pump means for supplying the applicator pipe with control liquid under pressure; in such an apparatus, the improvement comprising, in combination: the provision of a plurality of holes in the wall of the applicator pipe at a location closely adjacent its lower end; the holes being located along about 90 degrees of the circumference of the pipe, providing, if the pipe is inserted into the ground adjacent a planar wall of a structure, and with the plurality of holes directed generally toward the said wall, the holes will aim control liquid being dispensed through the holes up to about 45 degrees from a line perpendicular to the wall and passing through the center of the pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
Applicator apparatus for applying termite control liquid to sites adjacent a structure whose periphery is to be treated, the apparatus comprising: an applicator pipe, pointed at its lower end for ease of penetration into the ground, and hollow throughout its span from its lower end to a supply fitting adjacent its upper end; a reservoir of termite control liquid, and pump means for supplying the applicator pipe with control liquid under pressure; in such an apparatus, the improvement comprising, in combination: the provision of a plurality of holes in the wall of the applicator pipe at a location closely adjacent its lower end; the holes being located along about 90 degrees of the circumference of the pipe, providing, if the pipe is inserted into the ground adjacent a planar wall of a structure, and with the plurality of holes directed generally toward the said wall, the holes will aim control liquid being dispensed through the holes up to about 45 degrees from a line perpendicular to the wall and passing through the center of the pipe.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An applicator apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in a combination in which there are three of said holes, equally spaced throughout the 90 degree span.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An applicator apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which the holes are about 3/16 inch in diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An applicator apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which all the holes are at generally the same distance from the lower end of the pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
An applicator apparatus as set forth in claim 1 in which the pointed lower end of the pipe is provided by a pointed body member; and the body member is provided with male threads on its upper portion, and the pipe is provided with female threads on its lower end.
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) | 1992-08-21 | 1993-02-20 | 1993-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-21 | 1997-02-20 | 1997-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-21 | 2001-02-20 | 2001-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |