Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
043098000 | Electrocuting | 32 |
20080196295 | Rodent Killing Device - A rodent killing trap includes a case having front and rear sides. A plurality of electrodes are operatively coupled to the case and exposed adjacent the case front and rear sides so as to electrocute a rodent upon contact. The rodent killing trap may be connected to an electrical power source and includes a switch for selectively actuating the plurality of electrodes by electrical connection to the power source. The device may only be activated or deactivated using a tool or implement so as to be safe from use by children. | 08-21-2008 |
20080216387 | Microencapsulated animal trap bait for electronic traps - The present invention is directed towards a microencapsulated bait for application to electric animal traps for luring animals to the trap. The microencapsulated bait can be applied during manufacturing of new traps or to existing traps alike. The microencapsulated bait may be applied to the trap via brush, spray or adhesive backed tape. The microencapsulated bait can be activated by merely scratching the portion of the trap containing the microcapsules. Alternatively the microcapsules may be constructed and arranged for timed release of the scents, flavors or phermones contained therein. | 09-11-2008 |
20090013587 | Rearming electronic animal trap with baffle, mechanical switch and multiple-killing-plate configuration - An electric or electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, multiple killing plate configuration and automatically resetting mechanical switch for triggering a high voltage cycle. A high-voltage output circuit is connected to killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train when a pest closes the mechanical switch. The trap is configured to automatically rearm an indefinite number of times until a first dispatch is detected. Once the first dispatch is detected, the circuit will automatically rearm twice more. Accordingly, a plurality of mice may be dispatched and retained within the trap before the trap requires servicing. | 01-15-2009 |
20090172995 | Rearming electronic animal trap with infrared sensor and multiple-killing-plate configuration - An electric or electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, multiple killing plate configuration and automatically resetting interruptible beam sensor for triggering a high voltage cycle. A high-voltage output circuit is connected to killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train when a pest interrupts the beam signal, such as an infrared beam signal generated by an infrared transmitter to an infrared receiver. The trap is preferably configured to automatically rearm if the IR beam signal is no longer interrupted after the killing cycle. If the IR beam signal is still blocked after the killing cycle, however, the trap enters a standby mode indicating trap servicing is required to remove the dead rodent from the trap. | 07-09-2009 |
20090211147 | ANIMAL EUTHANASIA BY ELECTROCUTION - Apparatus for euthanasia of animals by electrocution includes a container on wheels formed of an electrically insulating material and a rechargeable 12V battery powered control unit carried on the container for supplying through a transformer AC electric current at 110V to electrodes through insulated electrical supply cables. The first electrode is a conductive wire forming a loop arranged to be wrapped around the snout and through the mouth of the animal. The second electrode is a belt shaped and arranged to wrap around the belly of the animal at a position just in front of the rear legs. An alternative second electrode may be a rectal probe. Each of the electrodes is attached to a winch by which it can be pulled to apply tension electrode during the electrocution. In a second arrangement the control unit and the electrodes are arranged to be hand carried to the animal. | 08-27-2009 |
20090307962 | CPU-controlled, rearming electronic animal trap with three-killing-plate configuration - An electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, three-killing-plate configuration and extended killing cycle for trapping and exterminating larger rodents such as rats. The high-voltage output circuit is connected to a pair of killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train for a killing cycle when a pest of known impedance is sensed across said pair of plates. A third killing plate, electrically coupled to a first plate of said pair of plates, is brought to the voltage level of the first plate within approximately 1 msec of circuit activation for increased kill and escape-prevention capabilities. | 12-17-2009 |
20100180490 | Electric Deterrent Device Having Knitted Conductors - Electric pest deterrents device having knitted conductors are presented. An elongated conductor comprising at least a single conducting strand knitted with itself or with other conducting strands can be attached to a based of the device. The conducting strands can be knitted according to one or more patterns to form textured surfaces having raise protrusions. | 07-22-2010 |
20100236131 | Method for Pest Electrocution with Disposable Container - A method and apparatus for electrocution and disposal of pests includes a reusable power source and a low cost disposable portion. The reusable power source includes batteries and a circuit to provide a high voltage and low current signal through external leads to the disposable portion, to electrocute small pests without presenting a risk to humans or pets. The disposable portion is constructed from low cost material, for example, cardboard, and may be packaged for sale in a flat folded state, and easily configured into a container with a floor including conducting surfaces connected to the external leads. In one embodiment, the conducting surfaces are formed of a conducting material formed or glued on the floor of the disposable portion and the conducting material further forms internal leads reaching to a male connector surface configured to cooperate with a female connector of the external leads. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236132 | Low Cost Disposable Container for Use With Electronic Pest Electrocution Device - A method and apparatus for electrocution and disposal of pests includes a reusable power source and a low cost disposable container. The reusable power source includes batteries and a circuit to provide a high voltage and low current signal through external leads to the disposable container, to electrocute small pests without presenting a risk to humans or pets. The disposable container is constructed from low cost material, for example, cardboard, and may be packaged for sale in a flat folded state, and easily configured into a container with a floor including conducting surfaces connected to the external leads. In one embodiment, the conducting surfaces are formed of a conducting material formed or glued on the floor of the disposable container and the conducting material further forms internal leads reaching to a male connector surface configured to cooperate with a female connector of the external leads. | 09-23-2010 |
20110314724 | Electrified Bird Repellent Track - An animal deterring device has a carrier with a first conductive trace that is separated from a second conductive trace. The carrier has a bottom with a first glue trough disposed beneath the first conductive trace. The first conductive trace is coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the first glue trough to the first conductive trace. | 12-29-2011 |
20120240450 | ELECTROCUTING MOUSE TRAP WITH AUTOMATIC CHAMBER-CLEARING MECHANISM - An electronic mouse trap is provided having multiple kill and automatic killing chamber clearing capabilities. The trap includes an elevated killing chamber rotatably mounted on a base that houses a collection bin positioned under the chamber and which has an entrance pathway that provides mice with access to the chamber. Upon completion of a killing cycle and the killing of a mouse, the chamber is automatically rotated by a gear motor about a longitudinal axis that is slightly below the floor of the chamber. The chamber rotates approximately 180 degrees so as to be inverted, allowing the dead mouse to fall downwardly into the collection bin. Once the chamber has been inverted and the mouse removed by gravity, the gear motor reverses the rotation direction and returns the chamber to its upright position where it is ready to reinitiate the killing cycle for another mouse. | 09-27-2012 |
20130008078 | Deterrent Device - There is provided a deterrent device | 01-10-2013 |
20130061515 | Electrified Bird Deterrent Device with Cavity - An animal deterrent device includes an elongated carrier having an internal cavity. A conductive trace can be coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the conductive trace to the cavity, which prevents water from contacting the fastener and shorting the conductive trace. | 03-14-2013 |
20130097916 | Deterrent Device - There is provided a deterrent device | 04-25-2013 |
20130160350 | Electrified Bird Repellent Track - An animal deterring device has a carrier with a first conductive trace that is separated from a second conductive trace. The carrier has a bottom with a first glue trough disposed beneath the first conductive trace. The first conductive trace is coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the first glue trough to the first conductive trace. | 06-27-2013 |
20130291426 | Translucent Electrified Bird Deterrent Device - Electrical deterrent device having a translucent or transparent base are presented. The elongated base can include at least one and preferably two conductors coupled to the base. A plurality of reflective elements can be embedded within or disposed on an outside surface of the base. | 11-07-2013 |
20140101984 | Electric Deterrent Device - Electric pest deterrents device having knitted conductors are presented. An elongated conductor comprising at least a single conducting strand knitted with itself or with other conducting strands can be attached to a based of the device. The conducting strands can be knitted according to one or more patterns to form textured surfaces having raise protrusions. | 04-17-2014 |
20140150330 | Electrified Deterrent Device Having Insulative Layer - Electric deterrent device for birds or other pests are described that include at least one conductor coupled to an elongated base having upper and lower surfaces. The base can include on at least a portion of the base, and preferably at least part of the lower surface. | 06-05-2014 |
20140311013 | Electrified Deterrent Device Having Insulative Layer - Electric deterrent device for birds or other pests are described that include at least one conductor coupled to an elongated base having upper and lower surfaces. The base can include a coating on at least a portion of the base, and preferably at least part of the upper and/or lower surfaces. | 10-23-2014 |
20140317993 | ELECTRIC DETERRENT DEVICE WITH VOIDS AND FLAPS - An electric deterrent device and methods for installing and producing an electric deterrent device for delivering an electric shock to an animal, pest, or bird to be deterred, having the typical components of a non-conductive base to which the electrically conductive elements are attached. The bottom layer unfolds outward to allow sewing of the conductive elements to the top layer of the elongated base, while preventing the stitching from penetrating the bottom layer of the elongated base. The bottom layer is then folded back into place after sewing is completed, thereby insulating any hole, fastener, or conductive element that pushed through the top layer of the elongated base from water or other material that may congregate at the bottom exterior, preventing unwanted arcing to the exterior surface below. Voids may also be included in the base of the device. | 10-30-2014 |
20140373430 | PEST ELECTROCUTION DEVICE - Pest electrocution device, suitable to be mounted in a pipe ( | 12-25-2014 |
20150320029 | Pest Electrocution Device with Infrared Detector - A device for electrocuting pests includes first and second electrodes and an infrared detector. The infrared detector is responsive to infrared radiation emitted by a pest and provides output signals indicating the presence of a pest. A circuit responsive to the output signals and responsive to sensing current flowing between the first and second electrodes, which indicates that a pest is present and in contact with the electrodes, provides high voltage across the first and second electrodes when a selected one of the output signals and the sensing current indicates that a pest is in contact with the electrodes. | 11-12-2015 |
20150342173 | Electric Deterrent Device - Electric pest deterrents device having knitted conductors are presented. An elongated conductor comprising at least a single conducting strand knitted with itself or with other conducting strands can be attached to a base of the device. The conducting strands can be knitted according to one or more patterns to form textured surfaces having raise protrusions. | 12-03-2015 |
20160120167 | Electrified Bird Repellent Track - An animal deterring device has a carrier with a first conductive trace that is separated from a second conductive trace. The carrier has a bottom with a first glue trough disposed beneath the first conductive trace. The first conductive trace is coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the first glue trough to the first conductive trace. | 05-05-2016 |
20160135443 | INSECT BARRIER - An active barrier to termites and other insects includes a polymeric or paper substrate; and a copper-carbon matrix, wherein the copper-carbon matrix is incorporated into or is coated onto the polymeric or paper substrate. The resulting combination of the substrate and copper-carbon matrix allows for the creation of films, tapes, coated paper and fabric, or molded or formed parts that interfere with and block the passage or entry beyond the barrier of termites or other insects. Uses may be as diverse as but not limited to underlayment(s) for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent structures as well as films and barriers for walls, roofs of permanent, semi-permanent or temporary structures, or interior spaces, cabinets, or vehicles or protecting equipment, telecommunication gear, electronics or other assets that may be impacted, damaged or degraded by termite or other such insect infestation. | 05-19-2016 |
20160183512 | MOSQUITO-KILLING SCREEN WINDOW - The present invention discloses a mosquito-killing screen window, including a frame body ( | 06-30-2016 |
043099000 | Body-removing or concealing | 6 |
20090199457 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PEST CONTROL - The methods and devices can be applied in households, industry, healthcare, agriculture, forestry and other for immobilization and extermination of pests. They are complex, universal ecological and with improved effectiveness and productivity. The device on FIG. | 08-13-2009 |
20090313880 | Electrocuting mouse trap with automatic chamber-clearing mechanism - An electronic mouse trap is provided having multiple kill and automatic killing chamber clearing capabilities. The trap includes an elevated killing chamber rotatably mounted on a base that houses a collection bin positioned under the chamber and which has an entrance pathway that provides mice with access to the chamber. Upon completion of a killing cycle and the killing of a mouse, the chamber is automatically rotated by a gear motor about a longitudinal axis that is slightly below the floor of the chamber. The chamber rotates approximately 180 degrees so as to be inverted, allowing the dead mouse to fall downwardly into the collection bin. Once the chamber has been inverted and the mouse removed by gravity, the gear motor reverses the rotation direction and returns the chamber to its upright position where it is ready to reinitiate the killing cycle for another mouse. | 12-24-2009 |
20100146839 | Electrocuting mouse trap with automatic chamber-clearing mechanism and access control mechanism - An electronic mouse trap is provided having multiple kill and automatic killing chamber clearing capabilities. The trap includes an elevated killing chamber rotatably mounted on a base that houses a collection bin positioned under the chamber and which has an entrance pathway that provides mice with access to the chamber. Upon completion of a killing cycle and the killing of a mouse, the chamber is automatically rotated by a gear motor to an inverted position, allowing the dead mouse to fall downwardly into the collection bin. During such rotation, the entrance pathway if blocked to prevent access to the trap by a next mouse. Once the chamber has been inverted and the mouse removed by gravity, the gear motor reverses the rotation direction and returns the chamber to its upright position, opening the entrance pathway such that the trap is ready to reinitiate the killing cycle for another mouse. | 06-17-2010 |
20140013649 | Nestable Disposable Container for Pest Electrocution - A method and apparatus for electrocution and disposal of pests, the apparatus including a reusable power source and a low cost disposable container. The reusable power source includes batteries and a circuit to provide a high voltage and low current signal to the disposable container, to electrocute small pests without presenting a risk to humans or pets. The disposable container is constructed from low cost material, for example, cardboard or plastic, and in one embodiment may be nested for efficient retail packaging. The nesting may be accomplished using tapered disposable containers or a series of decreasing size containers. A container floor includes conducting surfaces formed or glued on the floor. Internal leads and connector surfaces are similarly formed on sides and a rear of the container. The connector surfaces are configured to connect to the power source. | 01-16-2014 |
20140173969 | TRAP FOR RODENTS - 1. A trap for rodents, including in particular rats, said trap comprising: a housing; and a trapping chamber in which a passage extends from the side(s) of the housing. The trap further comprises two electric poles, of which the one electric pole is disposed outside the trapping chamber and a reservoir. The trap is moreover configured with a transport mechanism for the transport of the trapping chamber with rodent between a lower position in which the rodent is able to run into the trapping chamber and an upper position in which the trapping chamber is able to discharge a destroyed rodent into the reservoir. The trapping chamber and the electric poles comprise means to the effect that the electric poles can be caused to be situated close to each other within the trapping chamber. | 06-26-2014 |
20160157475 | SPECIES SPECIFIC EXTERMINATION DEVICE - The present invention includes an automated animal euthanization device for the destruction of an animal comprising: a housing having an housing opening to allow access to an interior cavity; a perch having a first perch end that extends into the interior cavity and a second perch end that extends through the housing opening and configured to accommodate the animal; a feed container position about the first perch end to provide food for the animal; an electrode set extending into the housing opening to contact the bird as it is positioned to eat the food; a camera position in the interior cavity to take a target image of the animal; a control unit connected to the camera to receive the target image and compare the target image to a set of reference images; a power supply connected to the control unit, the electrode set, and the camera to provide power for the operation thereof; and a container positioned below the perch to collect the animal falling from the perch. | 06-09-2016 |