Controlling bed bugs with solvent vapors
US8707616B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M13/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides an environmentally safe and highly effective method for killing bed bugs by enclosing infested items, belongings or possessions in a sealed container along with a small amount of certain solvents, the vapors of which kill bed bugs that are present.
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