Measuring and testing – Instrument mechanism or transmission – Rate of change
Patent
1991-05-30
1992-08-04
Noland, Tom
Measuring and testing
Instrument mechanism or transmission
Rate of change
424 2, G01N 3300
Patent
active
051348926
ABSTRACT:
Described is an electronic insect repellency and attractancy tester used for measuring repellency and attractancy of compounds or compositions such as ketones, ketoesters, alcohol and/or esters for or against such insects as Musca domestica L. (Diptera:Muscidae) or Aedes aegyptae. The apparatus includes inter-related active and passive insect interest electronic detecting, measuring and recording systems, an enclosed insect feeding and/or stimulating systems, a steady state radiation supply system and a steady state air treatment agent supply and conduction system.
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Butler Jerry F.
Mookherjee Braja D.
Wilson Richard A.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Liberman Arthur L.
Noland Tom
The University of Florida
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