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Controlling bed bugs with solvent vapors

US8707616B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2011
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 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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