Flea collector
OwnerF. Edward Keenaninventor
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Abstract
A yellow-colored plate coated with a tacky substance is combined with an animal odor-emanating component and passed over an area infested by fleas or other insect pests. The emanations excite and attract the insects which jump toward the brightly colored plate where they become entrapped into the tacky substance. The apparatus may be used to either determine the nature and extent of the infestation prior to treatment, or to actually clear areas of infestation.
Claims15
A device for collecting fleas and other insect pests from floors, floor coverings, furs, upholstery, lawns and similar infested areas which comprises:
- a collecting plate having a surface coated with a tacky substance;
- means for passing said surface at a short distance over said areas;
- and
- means on said surface for generating emanations suggestive of the presence of a warm-blooded animal body.
A device for collecting fleas and other insect pests from floor, floor coverings, furs, upholstery, lawns and similar infested areas which comprises:
- a collecting plate having a surface with a tacky substance;
- means for passing said surface at a short distance over said area;
- and
- means on said surface for generating emanations suggestive of the presence of a warm-blooded animal body;
- said means for generating comprising:
- a compartment centrally located on said collecting plate;
- and
- a member in said compartment holding an odoriferous substance extracted from an animal tissue.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.