Methods and systems of pest management
US11564386B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M25/004
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods associated with pest (e.g., rodent) management. An example of a pest-management apparatus includes a detector device having a housing, a magnetic switch coupled to the housing, and circuitry disposed within a cavity of the housing. The detector device is configured to be coupled to a trap having a base and a capture element pivotally coupled to the base such a portion of the capture element is biased toward a capture portion of the base. The circuitry is configured to detect operation of the trap based on a change in state of the magnetic switch responsive to a magnet coupled to the trap. In a particular implementation, the detector device is coupled to the trap via a platform. In another particular implementation, the detector device includes multiple magnetic switches and is configured to concurrently be coupled to multiple traps.
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