Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Traps – Insect
Reexamination Certificate
2001-10-05
2010-11-30
Ellis, Christopher P (Department: 3644)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Traps
Insect
Reexamination Certificate
active
07841131
ABSTRACT:
Several embodiments of an insect trap using attractant light displayed on a projection surface are disclosed. The insect trap can be mounted on a vertical surface such as a wall or on a horizontal surface such as a ceiling. The trap has a light source configured to direct substantially all light from the source to the projection surface. Insects attracted by the light pattern on the projection surface are immobilized on an adhesive surface. A method of trapping insects is also disclosed.
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