20240041017. BAIT STATIONS simplified abstract (S.C. JOHNSON & SON, INC.)
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BAIT STATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Paul E. Furner of Racine WI (US)
Greg Perkolup of Sun Prairie WI (US)
Jerome Matter of Racine WI (US)
Paul Diehl of New York NY (US)
Adriana Bueti of Milwaukee WI (US)
BAIT STATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240041017 titled 'BAIT STATIONS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a patent application for bait stations that consist of a housing with an upper casing and a lower casing. The lower casing has a base with a peripheral flange, an outer wall, and an inner wall that together form a receiving space. The upper casing has apertures that allow insects to enter the interior cavity of the housing, where a pad, gel, or other food-carrying material is placed.
- The patent is for bait stations that attract insects using food.
- The bait stations consist of a housing with an upper and lower casing.
- The lower casing has a base with a peripheral flange, an outer wall, and an inner wall that create a receiving space.
- The upper casing has apertures that allow insects to enter the interior cavity of the housing.
- Food-carrying materials like pads or gels are placed inside the interior cavity to attract insects.
Potential Applications:
- Pest control in residential, commercial, or agricultural settings.
- Monitoring and trapping specific insect species.
- Research and study of insect behavior and population dynamics.
Problems Solved:
- Provides an effective and controlled method for attracting and trapping insects.
- Reduces the reliance on harmful pesticides for insect control.
- Allows for targeted pest management in specific areas.
Benefits:
- Environmentally friendly alternative to traditional pest control methods.
- Can be used in various settings and customized for different insect species.
- Provides a safe and efficient way to monitor and control insect populations.
Original Abstract Submitted
bait stations are disclosed that include a housing having an upper casing and a lower casing coupled to form an interior cavity. a pad, gel, or variations thereof that carry food are disposed within the interior cavity. the lower casing includes a base having a peripheral flange that defines an outer edge, an outer wall that is spaced apart from the outer edge and extends upwardly from the peripheral base flange to a top edge, and an inner wall that extends from the top edge to a first surface to define a receiving space therein. the upper casing includes a plurality of apertures that are configured to allow insects therethrough into the interior cavity.
