Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Vermin destroying – Insect
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2008-04-29
Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Vermin destroying
Insect
C043S098000, C043S112000, C043S124000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07363746
ABSTRACT:
An ant exterminating apparatus operates to exterminate an ant colony using a energy producing element secured within a housing. The ant exterminating apparatus further includes a cover that is pivotally attached to a base. The cover is pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and an energy producing element is affixed to the cover to quickly generate radiation or heat energy between the cover and the base upon command of either the user or a conventional timing device. Bait is placed within the housing to attract the worker ants, and the energy producing element is activated periodically. The energy producing element will raise the body temperature of the ants such that the ants will die while feeding on the bait or soon thereafter, thereby destroying the colony.
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Abele Alan
Brooks Sydney
Spies Rodney
Ark Darren W.
Holman John Davis
Mills County Technologies, Inc.
Smith , Gambrell & Russell, LLP
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