# US 7,744,280 B2 · Wasp repellent device

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- Number: US 7,744,280 B2
- Document ID: US7744280B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 11/149,149
- Filed: 2005-06-10
- Published: 2006-10-12
- Granted: 2010-06-29
- Earliest claimed: 2005-06-10
- Assignees: Contech Enterprises Inc.
- Inventors: Victoria Olson; Kim Cassar-Torreggiani
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US7744280B2

## CPC

- A01M 29/06: using visual means, e.g. scarecrows, moving elements, specific shapes, patterns or the like
- Y02A 50/30: Against vector-borne diseases, e.g. mosquito-borne, fly-borne, tick-borne or waterborne diseases whose impact is exacerbated by climate change
- A01M: CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS (appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K57/00; fishing A01K69/00 - {A01K99/00}; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01N); APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- Y02A: TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

## Abstract

According to the present invention, there is provided a wasp repellent device comprising a suspension member operatively connected to a closed end of a nest mimic The nest mimic has a skirt extending from the closed end of the nest mimic to a mouth of the nest mimic, with a drawstring for contracting the mouth of the nest mimic to give the nest mimic the approximate shape of slightly tapered inverted cone. The exterior of the nest mimic is provided with irregular and uneven striated pattern and, in use, the nest mimic imitates the appearance of a natural wasp nest.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A wasp repellent device, comprising:
a nest mimic,
comprising a first end defining a mouth, a second end, the second end being closed and opposite from the first end, and a pliable skirt joining the first and second ends;
the nest mimic further comprising an uneven and irregular striated pattern applied to the exterior thereof so as to resemble striations of a natural wasp nest; and
a suspension member fixed to the second end of the nest mimic at the exterior of the nest mimic, the suspension member extending outwardly from the second end;
whereby the nest mimic assumes a position and structure of a natural wasp nest with the suspension member suspending the nest mimic from a solid object with the mouth defined by the first end facing downwardly and the closed second end facing upwardly, and the pliable skirt expanded to its full extent so that the nest mimic assumes a slightly tapered inverted cone shape of a natural wasp nest.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A wasp repellent device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the suspension member comprises a polypropylene loop.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

A wasp repellent device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nest mimic is made of polypropylene.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

A wasp repellent device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a closing member adjustable for contracting the mouth of the nest mimic in a manner such that the first end of the bag is drawn towards a central point.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

A wasp repellent device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the closing member comprises a drawstring.