Liquid bait station
US5693331A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M2200/011
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides a method and apparatus dispensing a liquid bait in a refillable manner. The invention provides a transparent bait station in which is mounted to a structure. A liquid bait is injected into the bait station to initially fill and then refill the bait station. The bait is a slow acting toxicant and attractant. The bait station is formed to allow access by bugs, but not by larger animals. The bait station is also able to protect the bait from wind and rain.
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