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Device for controlling ectoparasites

US4606478A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1983
Grant dateAug 19, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K13/003
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for dispensing liquid pesticide while attached to an animal. The device comprises a sealed reservoir for the liquid pesticide, a fibrous wick of less than 3 millimeters diameter in communication with the reservoir and through which liquid pesticide passes out of the reservoir into the atmosphere, and separate venting device for preventing negative pressure from developing in the reservoir.

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