US4907366A
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Mosquito control
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-09-27
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Granted: 1990-03-13
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Expires: 2009-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A way is provided for controlling mosquitoes within the human being is simulated to attract mosquitoes away from areas of human gatherings, such as backyards and the like. A solution of lactic acid in water is prepared and heated to simulate the body temperature of a human being, and a fan or blower is provided to direct the lactic acid molecules away from the areas of human habitation so that mosquitoes or other pests can be subsequently destroyed by heat, electrocution or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S. Balfour
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 07:05
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/20; A01M1/2022; A01M1/2061; A01M1/02; A01M1/023; A01M1/2094; A01M1/22; A01M1/223; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of controlling mosquitoes, comprising the steps of heating a lactic acid solution to produce lactic acid molecules, blowing and directing the lactic acid molecules in a direction away from inhabited areas so as to simulate a human being and thereby attracting mosquitoes away from gatherings in backyards and the like.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of controlling mosquitoes, comprising the steps of heating a lactic acid solution to produce lactic acid molecules, blowing and directing the lactic acid molecules in a direction away from inhabited areas so as to simulate a human being and thereby attracting mosquitoes away from gatherings in backyards and the like.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as defined in claim 1 and further including using dry ice to supply carbon dioxide molecules.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method as defined in claim 2 and further including an insect destruction zone for killing the mosquitoes.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of controlling mosquitoes comprising the steps of simulating a human being and utilizing the concept that mosquitoes have very specific control sites for the reception of molecules of lactic acid, comprising the steps of preparing a lactic acid solution consisting of lactic acid in water, heating the lactic acid solution to simulate the body temperature of a human being, blowing the lactic acid molecules away from the area of human habitation, and combining the lactic acid solution molecules with measured amounts of carbon dioxide molecules that further simulate a human being, whereby once the mosquitoes hone in on the path of the lactic acid and lactic carbon dioxide spray that has been broadcasted into the environment, the mosquitoes will be drawn towards the source so that they can be easily destroyed by heat, electrocution and the like.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
139 words
A method of controlling mosquitoes comprising the steps of simulating a human being and utilizing the concept that mosquitoes have very specific control sites for the reception of molecules of lactic acid, comprising the steps of preparing a lactic acid solution consisting of lactic acid in water, heating the lactic acid solution to simulate the body temperature of a human being, blowing the lactic acid molecules away from the area of human habitation, and combining the lactic acid solution molecules with measured amounts of carbon dioxide molecules that further simulate a human being, whereby once the mosquitoes hone in on the path of the lactic acid and lactic carbon dioxide spray that has been broadcasted into the environment, the mosquitoes will be drawn towards the source so that they can be easily destroyed by heat, electrocution and the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A mosquito control apparatus comprising a container having lactic acid solution therein, a heat element for said lactic acid solution, means for supplying electrical energy to the heating element, blower means for directing lactic acid molecules away from inhabited areas, and wherein there is simulated a human being so that mosquitoes will be attracted away from areas of human gatherings such as backyards and the like.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
A mosquito control apparatus comprising a container having lactic acid solution therein, a heat element for said lactic acid solution, means for supplying electrical energy to the heating element, blower means for directing lactic acid molecules away from inhabited areas, and wherein there is simulated a human being so that mosquitoes will be attracted away from areas of human gatherings such as backyards and the like.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure as defined in claim 5 and further including a grid having said lactic acid container enclosed therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as defined in claim 6 wherein the lactic acid container is housed in an enclosure and wherein the lactic acid container is arranged in an intermediate portion of the enclosure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The structure as defined in claim 6 wherein the lactic acid container, electrical energy source, and the means for directing the lactic acid molecules are arranged in the lower portion of an enclosure.
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