System for trapping insects
US8893428B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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