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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7721486 | Device for capturing small pests A device can capture small pests with a sheet overlaying a perforated panel. The sheet may be one layer or several separable and disposable layers with pest detaining adhesive applied to at least a portion of an outer side. The sheet has a marginal recess with a def... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7676986 | Capturing device for insects A device for manually capturing and restraining intended insects, the same comprising a pad of stacked, singular sheets each sheet having a partial enveloping means comprised of hydrophillic absorbing material and collapsible sheet construction whereby the sheet par... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7469501 | Remote insect capture and disposal A device and method for capturing a live or dead insect on a surface and disposing of the captured insect while the user's hands are remote from the insect and the insect is covered from view and captured by an adhesive sheet. A handle is at one end of an elongate t... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7430830 | Fly swatter with integral disposal means An improved fly swatter with an elongated handle portion and insect engaging section having means for collecting swatted insects. A plastic mesh swatting element is detachably affixed to the elongate handle and a replaceable stack of individually disposed adhesive p... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7234264 | Device to protect a gun barrel end A gun muzzle cover includes a washer portion having an adhesive side and a transparent cover portion attached to said washer portion. A muzzle cover provided with a removable slick for packaging and transport. A muzzle cover kit includes a removable slick, one or mo... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7210265 | Device and method for removing pests from a surface The present invention provides a pest removal device for removing a pest from a surface and a method of using the pest removal device. The pest removal device comprises an engagement side covered by an adhesive layer, a backing side positioned opposite the engagemen... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7171778 | Insect trap system A insect trap system for absorbing bodily fluids and preventing insects from spreading from a dead animal. The insect trap system includes a collection mat having a plurality of dividers defining a center zone and surrounding zones. An absorbent material is attached... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7165355 | Device for catching insects A device for catching insects is provided which includes an elongated member with first and second distal portions, an insect trapping head mounted on the first distal portion, and an actuating mechanism. The insect trapping head includes a first member and a second... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7065919 | Insect captivation An insect captivating device comprising in combination, two flaps, and a first frame pivotally supporting the flaps, a sticky surface associated with one or both flaps, and a second frame operatively connected to the flaps to displace them for pivoting toward one an... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6957510 | Fly swatting apparatus An improved fly swatting apparatus (10) including: a hollow handle member (20) provided with a dispensing slot (23) for disinfectant wipes (22), a shaft member (30) connected on one end (31) to the handle member (20) ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6877273 | Article retrieving tool A preferred tool for killing insects and lifting small objects has a tool, an upper handle part (10); a lower handle part (12), a tool extension base (15); attached to a tool extension (14); by some form of hinge (16). A control ro... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6849266 | Control of arthropod vectors of parasitic diseases The present invention provides a method for controlling ectoparasites of small rodents, thereby preventing the transmission of diseases by arthropod vectors. The invention further provides an enclosure having openings for entry of rodents, and having arranged therei... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6675527 | Enclosed pest control device An enclosed pest control device includes a covered tray carrying a tacky glue, bait, etc. The cover is vacuum formed of a transparent thermoplastic sheet and includes an open ended igloo vestibule which leads to the interior. During manufacture, the vesti... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6651379 | Capturing device for insects A device for manually capturing and restraining intended insects, the same comprising a pad of stacked, singular sheets each sheet having a partial enveloping means comprised of hydrophillic absorbing material and collapsible sheet construction whereby th... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6618983 | Insect baiting and trapping station An insect control station for baiting and/or trapping insects that includes a base, a cover, and an insert locked between the base and cover. The insert is preferably a glueboard or tray. The glueboard, to which insects stick, is used for trapping insects... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6564505 | Article retrieving tool Multi-purpose tools are constructed of a tool head (9)(32)(53) and an extension (15)(36). A pad (16)(45)(52) can be attached to the tool head with one or more of a retainer (13), rubber bands (46)(59) and clips (60). The pad includes adhesive (24) coated ... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6379686 | Fabric, carpet and upholstery protectant with biocide and acaricide A composition for treating a substrate to control dust mite populations thereon. The composition includes a fluoropolymer, a biocide, and an acaricide.... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6205718 | Means for forming both fluid and insect barriers, whereat structural units are adjoined The well-known, compliant sheet of material which is enwrapped about the juncture of structural units, to form a fluid barrier thereat, has its structure-adhering adhesive admixed with an insecticide or termiticide, to additionally form an insect barrier ... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6185862 | Capturing device for insects A device for manually capturing and restraining intended insects, the same comprising a pad of stacked, singular sheets each sheet having a partial enveloping means comprised of hydrophillic absorbing material and collapsible sheet construction whereby th... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6115958 | Head lice treatment protocol A tubular fingertip covering or cot made of latex rubber or other flexible material is coated with a tacky or non-tacky adhesive that may include a pediculicide preparation. After the operator's index finger is inserted into the tubular fingertip covering... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6067746 | Insect trapping device An adhesive insect trapping device having an elongated handle being fixedly attached to a flat plate member whereon a sheet of adhesive material is attached is disclosed. The plate member includes a foldable cover member being hingeably attached thereto s... | 05/30/2000 |
| 6044584 | Bug blotter An insect adhering device for catching bugs and insects and providing easy disposal of the trapped insects. The insect adhering device includes an adhesive member having a top side and a bottom side and a plurality of adhesive strips detachably positioned... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5870851 | Flea removal assembly and conversion kit The assembly of the invention comprises a comb externally disposed at one end of a housing member adjacent an air inlet opening for separating fleas from the outer skin of an animal. A specific embodiment comprises a retrofit kit combination for convertin... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5634293 | Adhesive device for insect capture, sealing and hygienic disposal An insect and pest disposal apparatus and method which includes a mounting apparatus which is loaded with an adhesive sheet of material which is used to capture and dispose of an insect. The mounting apparatus has a planar face and a aperture or slit pene... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5630290 | Insect swatting and collecting apparatus A bug collection apparatus comprising a frame with a handle portion. Extending from the frame is a removable net with an adhesive disposed thereon. In some embodiments, the net also has an insecticide disposed thereon. The net is supported in the frame by... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5628142 | Apparatus and method for attracting and trapping insects An apparatus and method of attracting and trapping insects which includes an elongate strip of trapping material having a sticky substance thereon. In one embodiment, the trapping material provides a tubular trapping area. The trapping material is unwound... | 05/13/1997 |
| 5095648 | Flea collector A yellow-colored plate coated with a tacky substance is combined with an animal odor-emanating component and passed over an area infested by fleas or other insect pests. The emanations excite and attract the insects which jump toward the brightly colored ... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5058314 | Folding adhesive insect catcher A one piece fly or insect catcher 10 with a head portion 13 and a handle 12a, 12b protruding from each of the two outer edges. Adhesive 24 is disposed on the two inside surfaces 16a, 16b of the head portion 13. The insect catcher 10 is a folding unit 10 t... | 10/22/1991 |
| 5029411 | Flea collecting apparatus A yellow-colored plate coated with a tacky substance is mounted above and below the teeth of a rake or between rollers and passed over an area infested by fleas or other insect pests. The vibrations and motion caused by the movement of the teeth or the ro... | 07/09/1991 |
| 4992268 | Novel system for monitoring and controlling the papaya fruit fly A method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the papaya fruit fly are described. The novel system is a combination of the male papaya fruit fly sex pheromone, 2-methyl-6-vinyl-pyrazine, and a fruit mimic.... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4914855 | Insect pickup device The insect pickup device is comprised of a plurality of detachable components including a first elongated head having a triangular cross-sectional configuration, a second elongated head having a rectangular cross-sectional configuration, an elongated hand... | 04/10/1990 |
| 4905408 | Insect swatter An insect swatter including a frame substantially rectangular in shape having a pole which spans through the frame; a porous sticky sheet attached to the frame for adhesively trapping insects; and a handle integrally formed with the pole of the frame. The... | 03/06/1990 |
| 4850133 | Spring loaded ecology bug catcher An ecology bug catcher for efficiently trapping a bug without killing it includes a hollow tube with a first end and a second end, a catching mechanism for catching a bug, an ejecting mechanism and a triggering mechanism. The catching mechanism has a firs... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4826685 | Molluscicidal device A molluscicidal device in the form of a chemophysical barrier which is placed in the path of molluscs (e.g., between their habitat and an area to be protected from infestation). The device comprises a solid body, typically in the form of a sheet or contin... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4817330 | Insect capturing device A hand-held, manually-operable, portable device is described for capturing insects. The device includes (a) a bellows for creating a vacuum when squeezed, (b) a trap chamber having a nozzle opening to the atmosphere, the trap chamber including an adhesive... | 04/04/1989 |
| 4815232 | Comb for the removal and capture of fleas and other pests The invention provides a device to capture living insects and other debris when combing an animal's coat. It consists of a comb with a sheath attached whereby the coat is combed between the sheath and the comb's teeth. On the inside of the sheath is a dim... | 03/28/1989 |
| 4759150 | Adhesive fly catcher with cover and insecticide A fly or insect catcher having the appearance of a common fly swatter with a handle and head, which catcher has a sheet of adhesive material disposed on the head and a hingeably attached cover arranged to cover the head when not in use. A quantity of inse... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4488331 | Pest vacuum device This invention relates to an insect and the like pest disposal device designed to attach to the suction extension hose of a suction cleaning machine and to a disposable filter bag that receives and retains such pests for disposal without the necessity of ... | 12/18/1984 |
| 4450649 | Fly trap gun A fly trap gun is provided with a fly trap carried on the end of a firing rod mounted for longitudinal movement within a barrel. The fly trap defines a trap chamber provided with a sticky area throughout a substantial portion thereof for catching flies or... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4424642 | Water strippable adhesive The present invention is a water strippable adhesive composition comprising ethylene vinyl acetate or oxidized ethylene vinyl acetate, and polyvinyl alcohol. A preferred composition additionally contains water and an emulsifier. The composition is useful ... | 01/10/1984 |
