IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0981781
(2001-10-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Rockwell Laboratories, Ltd.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
31 인용 특허 :
32 |
초록
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An insect station for insects having a base, a retainer, a cover and a disposable cup. The base and retainer engage the cup about the opening of the cup. The cover engages the base over the opening of the cup to minimize the collection of rain and dirt in the cup. A hole is dug in the ground for the
An insect station for insects having a base, a retainer, a cover and a disposable cup. The base and retainer engage the cup about the opening of the cup. The cover engages the base over the opening of the cup to minimize the collection of rain and dirt in the cup. A hole is dug in the ground for the insect station. The base is disposed at about grass level and is anchored with stakes into the turf. Openings between the cover and the base permit insects access to the cup. The cover and base include key and keyhole structures such that a certain level of effort is required to remove the cover from the base. The insect station may be used trapping/monitoring, where the retainer is used in the nature of a funnel to maximize the chances that insects will fall into the cup, where water, beer or another attractant can be placed. The insect station may also be used for baiting, where the retainer is flipped the other way and is used in the nature of a seal to minimize entry of dirt and water into the cup, where liquid, granular or gel bait is placed. Instead of being set in the ground, the insect station may be hung from a tree, post or other object or be placed on a surface “upside down” such that the cup points upwardly.
대표청구항
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1. An insect station, comprising:a) a cup selected from the group of paper and plastic cups, wherein the cup comprises a sidewall, a floor integral with the sidewall, and a cup opening formed by the sidewall and being opposite of the floor, wherein the cup opening has a diameter; b) a base having a
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An insect station, comprising:a) a cup selected from the group of paper and plastic cups, wherein the cup comprises a sidewall, a floor integral with the sidewall, and a cup opening formed by the sidewall and being opposite of the floor, wherein the cup opening has a diameter; b) a base having a width greater than the diameter of the cup opening, wherein the base includes a base opening, wherein the base opening opens through the base, wherein the cup is insertable into the base opening, wherein the base confronts the cup about the sidewall of the cup, and wherein the base and base opening are sized relative to the cup such that an end portion of the cup engages the base and such that an opposite end portion of the cup may extend through the base opening; c) a cover engagable to the base, wherein the cover has a width greater than a width of the base opening, wherein, when the cover is engaged to the base, a portion of the cover is spaced from the base to form an insect opening between the cover and the base such that insects can have access to the cup through the insect opening; and d) wherein one of the base and cover includes a key and wherein the other of the base and cover includes a keyhole, wherein the key is brought into the keyhole by drawing the base and cover together, and wherein the key is locked into the keyhole by rotating the cover relative to the base. 2. The insect station according to claim 1, wherein the cover and base are shaped such that the key must be flexed before it can be inserted or withdrawn from the keyhole.3. The insect station according to claim 1, wherein the cover and base are shaped such that the key must be flexed before the key can be locked into or unlocked from the keyhole.4. An insect station, comprising:a) a cup selected from the group of paper and plastic cups, wherein the cup comprises a sidewall, a floor integral with the sidewall, and a cup opening formed by the sidewall and being opposite of the floor, wherein the cup opening has a diameter; b) a base having a width greater than the diameter of the cup opening, wherein the base includes a base opening wherein the base opening opens through the base, wherein the cup is insertable into the base opening, wherein the base confronts the cup about the sidewall of the cup, and wherein the base and base opening are sized relative to the cup such that an end portion of the cup engages the base and such that an opposite end portion of the cup may extend through the base opening; c) a cover engagable to the base, wherein the cover has a width greater than a width of the base opening; and d) wherein the cover comprises a leg, wherein the leg engages the cover to the base, wherein the leg spaces the cover from the base, wherein the leg includes a first foot extending on a first side of a portion of the base and wherein said leg includes a second foot extending on an opposing side of said portion of the base, wherein said first foot and said second foot run transverse to an axis of the cover and base to minimize movement of the cover and base along said axis when the leg is engaged to the base, and wherein said first foot and said second foot permit rotation of the cover and base relative to each other to permit the leg to be brought into position to be disengaged from the base. 5. An insect station, comprising:a) a cup selected from the group of paper and plastic cups, wherein the cup comprises a sidewall, a floor integral with the sidewall, and a cup opening formed by the sidewall and being opposite of the floor, wherein the cup opening has a diameter; b) a base having a width greater than the diameter of the cup opening, wherein the base includes a base opening, wherein the base opening opens through the base, wherein the cup is insertable into the base opening, wherein the base confronts the cup about the sidewall of the cup, and wherein the base and base opening are sized relative to the cup such that an end portion of the cup engages the base and such that an opposite end portion of the cup may extend through the base opening; and c) a network of lines, wherein the network is disposed in the cup, wherein the network includes a height sufficient to extend between about the floor of the cup and at least to a height defined by the opening of the cup such that insects may utilize the network as a ladder to climb into and out of the cup. 6. An insect station, comprising:a) a cup selected from the group of paper and plastic cups, wherein the cup comprises an endless sidewall, a floor integral with the sidewall, and a cup opening formed by the sidewall and being opposite of the floor, wherein the cup opening has a diameter, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge forming the cup opening; b) a base having a width greater than the diameter of the cup opening, wherein the base includes a base opening, wherein the cup is insertable into the base opening, wherein the base confronts the cup about the sidewall of the cup; c) a retainer for confronting each of the base and the cup when the cup is engaged in the base, wherein the retainer engages the base and confronts the base about at least a portion of the base opening, wherein the retainer confronts the cup about at least a portion of the upper edge of the cup; d) a cover engagable to the base and spaced from the retainer, wherein the cover has a width greater than a width of the base opening; e) wherein at least one of the base, cover, and combination of the base and cover comprises an insect opening for access by an insect to the cup; and f) wherein the retainer includes a tapered portion, wherein the base includes an axis, wherein the retainer is engagable with the base when the tapered portion of the retainer tapers along the axis in one direction, and wherein the retainer is engagable with the base when the tapered portion of the retainer tapers along the axis in the other direction such that the retainer is engagable with the base when the retainer is turned right-side up and upside-down relative to the base. 7. An insect station, comprising:a) a cup selected from the group of paper and plastic cups, wherein the cup comprises an endless sidewall, a floor integral with the sidewall, and a cup opening formed by the sidewall and being opposite of the floor, wherein the cup opening has a diameter, wherein the sidewall includes an upper edge forming the cup opening; b) a base having a width greater than the diameter of the cup opening, wherein the base includes a base opening, wherein the cup is insertable into the base opening, wherein the base confronts the cup about the sidewall of the cup; c) a retainer for confronting each of the base and the cup when the cup is engaged in the base, wherein the retainer engages the base and confronts the base about at least a portion of the base opening, wherein the retainer confronts the cup about at least a portion of the upper edge of the cup; d) a cover engagable to the base, wherein the cover has a width greater than a width of the base opening; e) wherein at least one of the base, cover, and combination of the base and cover comprises an insect opening for access by an insect to the cup; and f) wherein one of the base and cover includes a key and wherein the other of the base and cover includes a keyhole, wherein the key is brought into the keyhole by drawing the base and cover together, and wherein the key is locked into the keyhole by rotating the cover relative to the base. 8. An insect station comprising:a) a first piece having a receptacle; b) a second piece engagable to the first piece, wherein the first and second pieces with the receptacle form a harborage for insects when the first and second pieces are engaged to each other; c) wherein one of the first and second pieces includes a key and wherein the other of the first and second pieces includes a keyhole, wherein the key is brought into the keyhole by drawing the first and second pieces together, and wherein the key is locked into the keyhole by relatively rotating the first and second pieces; d) wherein the first and second pieces are shaped such that the key must be flexed before it can be inserted or withdrawn from the keyhole; and e) wherein said key doubles as a leg to engage and space the first and second pieces relative to each other such that an insect opening is formed between the first and second pieces. 9. An insect station comprising:a) a first piece having a receptacle; b) a second piece engagable to the first piece, wherein the first and second pieces with the receptacle form a harborage for insects when the first and second pieces are engaged to each other; c) wherein one of the first and second pieces includes a key and wherein the other of the first and second pieces includes a keyhole, wherein the key is brought into the keyhole by drawing the first and second pieces together, and wherein the key is locked into the keyhole by relatively rotating the first and second pieces; d) wherein the first and second pieces are shaped such that the key must be flexed before the key can be locked into or unlocked from the keyhole; and e) wherein said key doubles as a leg to engage and space the first and second pieces relative to each other such that an insect opening is formed between the first and second pieces. 10. An insect station comprising:a) a first piece having a receptacle; b) a second piece engagable two the first piece, wherein the first and second pieces with the receptacle form a harborage for insects when the first and second pieces are engaged to each other; c) wherein the harborage includes an entrance that also serves as an exit from the harborage; and d) wherein the entrance includes a flap foldable between a relatively closed position and a relatively open position whereby a size of the entrance may be adjusted, and wherein the flap comprises a tip, wherein the tip extends into the harborage such that an insect attempting to leave the harborage encounters the tip. 11. An insect station comprising:a) a harborage for insects; b) wherein the harborage includes an entrance that also serves as an exit from the harborage; c) wherein said entrance is adjustable in size depending upon a type of insect to be to be trapped, and ?wherein the entrance includes a flap foldable between a relatively closed position and a relatively open position whereby a size of the entrance may be adjusted; d) wherein the harborage further comprises a tip disposed adjacent said entrance and extending in a direction into the harborage such that said tip awaits an insect upon the insect's attempted exit from the harborage through said exit. 12. An insect station comprising:a) a harborage for insects; b) wherein the harborage includes an entrance that also serves as an exit from the harborage; c) wherein said entrance is adjustable in size depending upon a type of insect to be to be trapped, and ?wherein the entrance includes a flap foldable between a relatively closed position and a relatively open position whereby a size of the entrance may be adjusted; d) wherein the harborage further comprises a portion forming said entrance and another portion spaced from the entrance, wherein said portion forming said entrance is of a relatively dark color to minimize transmission of light through said entrance, and wherein said another portion transmits light. 13. The insect station according to claim 1, wherein the insect station is adaptable to be set in the ground.14. The insect station according to claim 1, wherein the insect station is adaptable to be hung in position for flying insects.15. The insect station according to claim 6, wherein the insect station is adaptable to be set in the ground.16. The insect station according to claim 6, wherein the insect station is adaptable to be hung in position for flying insects.17. The insect station according to claim 11, wherein the insect station is adaptable to be set in the ground.18. The insect station according to claim 11, wherein the insect station is adaptable to be hung in position for flying insects.
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