Vacuum insect eradication device
Patent 4856226 Issued on August 15, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
July 11, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
July 11, 2008. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3020671 3152420 3196577 Gnat trap Means for killing flying insects and for discharging an attractant therefrom Patent #: 4519160 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 07/217623 filed on 07/11/1988US Classes:43/113, Illuminated43/111, Mechanically operated43/122Fly vasesExaminersPrimary: Godici, Nicholas P.Assistant: Starkweather, Michael William Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA01M 1/08 (20060101)AbstractAn insect eradication device utilizes an incandescent light source to lure insects into a predetermined zone proximal the apparatus enclosure. A suction fan establishes a sub-atmospheric region within the enclosure. Insects with the predetermined zone are entrained within the resulting high velocity airflow and disintegrated upon entering the closely spaced fan blades. The resulting debris is deposited in a removable collection chamber for periodic disposal. | |
