US5090153A
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Insect monitoring system
Assignee: Trece Inc
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Filing: 1991-02-25
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Granted: 1992-02-25
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Expires: 2011-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight, durable convenient, practical, versatile and efficient insect monitoring system and trap for capturing crawling and flying adult insect or larvae. The trap is a two-piece snap-on plastic unit which contains an adhesive to trap the insects and the food or pheromone to lure the insects to the trap. The trap is useful for protection of stored animal and plant products.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Mullen
- 👤 Henry A. Highland
- 👤 Robert E. Taggart
- 👤 Bill W. Lingren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:43
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/14; A01M1/02; A01M1/026; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/011; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
An insect trap and monitoring system comprising plastic top housing, a bottom section; a septa; a bottom lid; a dome; and a well, whereby the top housing holds the septa containing an insect lure and the bottom section includes the bottom lid, the dome and the well wherein the dome and the well are positioned over an adhesive pad placed in the bottom lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
An insect trap and monitoring system comprising plastic top housing, a bottom section; a septa; a bottom lid; a dome; and a well, whereby the top housing holds the septa containing an insect lure and the bottom section includes the bottom lid, the dome and the well wherein the dome and the well are positioned over an adhesive pad placed in the bottom lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trap of claim 1 wherein the top housing includes multiple openings to allow the insect to enter the trap.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The trap of claim 2 wherein the top housing is snap-on attached to the bottom section and is positioned over the dome and the well and firmly inserted into a groove in the bottom lid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The trap of claim 3 wherein the lure is a food or a pheromone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The trap of claim 4 wherein the adhesive pad is exchangeable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
10 words
The trap of claim 5 wherein the lure is exchangeable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The trap of claim 6 wherein the dome has a rough surface, a circular edge and downward inward smooth wall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-02-24 | 1995-08-26 | 1996-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-02-24 | 1999-08-26 | 2000-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-02-24 | 2003-08-26 | 2004-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |