Systems and methods for mobile automated mass release of insects
US10568308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M2200/012
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for automated release of insects are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system includes: an insect storage device defining one or more internal compartments to store a population of insects; a loading mechanism for loading the insect storage device with a population of insects; and an insect release device coupled to the loading mechanism and configured to release into an environment one or more insects from the population of insects in the insect storage device.
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