Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Vermin destroying – Insect
Patent
1990-04-23
1991-07-02
Seidel, Richard K.
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Vermin destroying
Insect
A01M 300
Patent
active
050275496
ABSTRACT:
An insect capturing device comprising a pair of elongate longitudinal members pivotally connected together at a point along their length to pivot relative to one another in a scissors fashion about the point of connection with handles at one end and a pair of foraminous cup-shaped members secured in opposed relation at the ends opposite the handles. The cup-shaped members are moved by the longitudinal members between an open position spaced a distance apart and a closed position where they are brought face to face to form an enclosure for capturing an insect therein. The open ends of the cup-shaped members are configured to facilitate secure engagement in the closed position and prevent accidental opening to allow the user to release the handle and still maintain the cup-shaped members in the closed position. In one embodiment, a magnetic ring or flange surrounds the open ends of the cup-shaped members causing the cup-shaped members to be attracted toward one another when in close proximity and to snap together to assume the closed position. In another embodiment, a fabric type fastener surrounds the open ends of the cup-shaped members. The device may also be used as a toy or novelty item to transform the capturing of flies and other insects into a sport of skill and amusement.
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Mah Chuck Y.
Roddy Kenneth A.
Seidel Richard K.
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