Insect removal device
US6718686B2 · kind B2 · utility
3Cited by
7References
16Claims
0Family size
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for the removal of insects, particularly ticks, from a human or animal host includes a foam backing with an adhesive surface that folds along a central folding axis. The adhesive surface will adhere to the body of the tick while the device is pulled away from the skin, resulting in the removal of the tick. The foam backing facilitates the application of pressure to the device and more complete adhesion to the body of the tick. A tab extending from the side of the backing opposite the adhesive is gripped between the user's thumb and forefinger and facilitates removal of the insect.
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