Barrier and method for obstructing passage of termites across the surface of a structure
OwnerJames Harringtoninventor
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Abstract
A barrier and a method to bar the passage of termites across the surface of a structure is provided, the barrier being applied to the surface of the structure and comprising a sticky adhesive substance capable of obstructing and entrapping termites which venture onto the surface of the adhesive.
Claims19
A method of obstructing the upward movement of termites upon a generally vertical structure having an interior surface and an exterior surface, said method comprising:
- adhering to the interior surface an elongate barrier having a generally horizontal orientation, wherein the barrier presents an exposed adhesive surface adapted to entrap termites coming into contact therewith.
A method of installing a barrier for obstructing the passage of termites across the surface of a generally vertical structure having an interior and an exterior surface, the barrier comprising a flowable adhesive substance adapted to entrap termites coming into contact therewith, said method comprising:
- spraying the adhesive substance, under pressure, onto the interior surface of the structure such that the adhesive substance forms an elongate strip.
A method of installing a barrier for obstructing the passage of termites across the surface of a generally vertical structure having an interior and an exterior surface, the barrier comprising an adhesive substance adapted to entrap termites coming into contact therewith and configured to have an elongate form with a first side and a second side and being initially laminated between a first and a second sheet of release paper, said method comprising:
- removing a length of the first sheet of release paper to expose a length of the first side of the adhesive substance;
- applying the exposed length of the first side of the adhesive substance to the interior surface of the structure;
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- removing a length of the second sheet of release paper to expose a length of the second side of the adhesive substance.
A method of installing a barrier for obstructing the passage of termites across the surface of a generally vertical structure having an interior and an exterior surface, the barrier comprising a first adhesive substance adapted to entrap termites coming into contact therewith and configured to have an elongate form with a first side and a second side, and a reinforcing sheet having a first side and a second side wherein the first side of the reinforcing sheet is adhered to the first side of the first adhesive substance and wherein the second side of the reinforcing sheet is coated with a second adhesive substance adapted to adhere to structural surfaces, the barrier being initially laminated between a first and a second sheet of release paper so that the first sheet of release paper covers the coated second side of the reinforcing sheet, and the second sheet of release paper covers the second side of the first adhesive substance, said method comprising:
- removing a length of the first sheet of release paper to expose a length of the coated second side of the reinforcing sheet;
- applying the exposed length of the coated second side of the reinforcing sheet to the interior surface of the structure so that the second adhesive substance adheres to the structure;
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- removing a length of the second sheet of release paper so that a length of the first adhesive substance is exposed.
A method of obstructing the passage of termites from the soil through a surface slab, the barrier comprising a flowable adhesive substance, said method comprising:
- drilling holes in the surface slab and injecting the adhesive substance into the soil so as to form a barrier between the soil and the surface slab.
A kit for forming a barrier to the passage of termites across the surface of a structure, the kit comprising:
- an elongate sheet of adhesive substance adapted to entrap termites coming into contact with it;
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- a first and a second release paper laminating either side of the sheet of adhesive substance.
A kit for forming a barrier to the passage of termites across the surface of a structure, the kit comprising:
- a first adhesive substance adapted to entrap termites coming into contact with it and configured to have an elongate form with a first side and a second side;
- a reinforcing sheet having a first side and a second side, the first side of the reinforcing sheet being adhered to the first side of the first adhesive substance, the second side of the reinforcing sheet being coated with a second adhesive substance adapted to adhere to a generally vertical structure;
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- a first and a second sheet of release paper adhering, respectively, to the coated second side of the reinforcing sheet and to the second side of the first adhesive substance.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.