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System for trapping insects

US8893428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 2003
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M1/226
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An insect trap is described. The insect trap includes a container that has solid walls defining a substantially rectangular or spherical closed space. The container has a hole. The container has at least two parallel walls in the rectangular embodiment. The two parallel walls or the spherical walls are at least partially covered with a reflective surface on the inside of the container. A semiochemical or an odorant is situated in said container. A permeable flap covers the hole.

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