Insect trap

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2005-06-28

2005-06-28

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)

Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying

Traps

Self and ever set

Reexamination Certificate

active

06910298

ABSTRACT:
A trap (10) for insects, vermin, and similar subjects is described. The trap includes a container (12) having a volume (26), an opening (28) into the volume, and a whisker assembly (14). The whisker assembly is located at the opening and extends into the volume, allowing subjects to enter the volume, but not exit the volume. In one embodiment, the whisker assembly includes a plurality of nonmetal flexible strands (30) arranged in a conical manner. The bases of the strands are located at the opening. The tips of the strands are located near one another. In another embodiment, the container has a top portion (20) and a bottom portion (22). The bottom portion includes the volume and the opening. A light assembly (18) is attached to the top portion, directly adjacent the opening in the bottom portion, and includes an LED that emits blue light onto the opening.

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