Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-12
2005-07-12
Levy, Neil S. (Department: 1616)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants
C043S107000, C043S132100, C424S405000, C424S406000, C424S084000, C424SDIG001
Reexamination Certificate
active
06916482
ABSTRACT:
A termite indicator device (1) for indicating the presence of termites in a house is disclosed. The device (1) comprises a termite bait element comprising a plug (3) and a timber probe (4). The probe (4) is made of a material that is eaten by termites in preference to other timbers. The device is inserted into a hole (7) in a wall (8) having a wall cavity where the probe (4) will be accessible to termites occupying the wall cavity. The probe (4) is positioned lying on the bottom plate (14) of the frame within the wall cavity which is a main path of termite movement within the frame. The plug (3) and probe (4) are connected by a cord (5) and a plastic coupler (2) which enable the probe (4) to be withdrawn in a reverse direction through the hole in the wall. They also enable the probe (4) to lie flat on the plate (14). The plug (3) may be received within a collar (6) which is permanently mounted in the wall (8), e.g. by complementary screw thread formations. The invention also extends to a method of monitoring a structure for termite infestation and also a structure incorporating the termite indicator device.
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Fay Sharpe Fagan Minnich & McKee LLP
Levy Neil S.
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