Microfabricated surfaces for the physical capture of insects
US9468203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M99/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.
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