Insect attractor
US4168591A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for attracting and killing mosquitos and other similar insects are disclosed. The device includes a body, within which is disposed heat generating means, and a surrounding porous sleeve which contains a charge of water and which carries a sticky substance on its outer surface. Upon activation of the unit, both heat and moisture are radiated to the surrounding environment, and the mosquitos and other insects which are thereby attracted to the device will adhere to the sticky substance and eventually be destroyed.
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