Abstract: An insect zapper gun is capable of killing a target insect at a distance from the user. The zapper gun incudes an electrifiable projectile fired from a handheld base. When the projectile comes into contact with the target insect, an electric charge on the projectile is transmitted to the insect rendering the insect deceased.

Abstract: A fly swatter with a hitting grid and a stem, whereby the hitting grid is joint to the stem by a joint; the hitting grid is rotatable against the force of a spring from a relaxed position about an axis which lies in the plane of the hitting grid and runs perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the stem; the hitting grid is lockable in a pre-loaded position with a locking device, and the locking mechanism of the locking device is releasable by way of a trigger, is characterized in that the joint with the turning axis of the hitting grid is assembled between the stem and the hitting grid; the locking device is assembled remote to the trigger; and a string, a wire or different transmission are provided, which transfer a triggering force from the trigger onto the locking device.

Abstract: A projectile launcher includes a barrel mount, a tubular barrel, and a biasing member disposed in the barrel. The barrel mount can assume a barrel-securing configuration and a barrel-releasing configuration in which the barrel is longitudinally movable relative to the barrel mount from a forward position to a rearward position. The biasing member is compressible from an initial relaxed position to a first compressed position with the barrel in the rearward position, and to a second (further) compressed position the barrel in the forward position. The projectile can thus be launched at different speeds according to the barrel position. The launcher may also include a trigger release, a handgrip, and indicia markings on the barrel to denote approximate launch distance or other information. Optionally, the projectile is attached to a lead line that loops over a tree branch upon launching, such as for suspending a food container at a campsite.

Abstract: An insect killing device including rigid outer and inner tubes assembled to be slidably and telescopically engaged, and having a pliant, limber elastic cord extended therethrough. The cord is interconnected at its respective proximal and distal ends only to a gripping pull knob and substantially flat insect-impact element. The pull knob is connected to the inner tube proximal end and is larger than the outer tube's inner diameter to prevent accidental disassembly thereof. Sighting an insect on a surface, user grasps the outer tube by one hand, and with the other hand retracts the knob along with the inner tube and cord, drawing the impact element toward the inner tube distal end. On release the stretched cord and inner tube drive the impact element against the insect. The pliant nature of the cord affords an unrestricted twisting motion of the impact element so as to align with an impact surface.

Abstract: A fly killing device with a flat disk shaped member, an outer rigid tube, an inner rigid tube, an elastic cord and a pull knob. The inner rigid tube is slidably and telecopically engaged within the outer rigid tube. The elastic cord is slidably and telescopicically engaged within the rigid inner tube member. The elastic cord is attached at one end to the flat disk shaped member and at the opposite end to the pull knob. When a user pulls back on the pull knob, the elastic cord is stretched and, when the pull knob is released by the user, the elastic cord retracts rapidly causing the inner rigid tube and the disk member to shoot forward rapidly for the purpose of killing a small insect such as a fly or mosquito.

Abstract: An apparatus for catching an insect sitting on a contact surface. The apparatus includes a casing, a light source disposed in the casing for dazzling and immobilizing the insect on the contact surface, and a catch tube disposed in the casing and movable relative to the casing. The apparatus further includes a catch container disposed adjacent to the catch tube and a slider to lift the insect off the contact surface. The slider is movable relative to the casing.

Abstract: A toy device for use in entrapping an object including a handheld implement exhibiting at least a barrel which supports a propelling mechanism and a trigger which, further upon depressing, actuates the propelling mechanism. A projectile includes a stem and a pair of mutually hingedly supported and opposingly actuation pads, the stem being supported upon the barrel and in contact with the propelling mechanism. Upon being discharged, the pads are actuated from a first position to a second rotated position, such as through the action of a lanyard extending from the handheld implement to a release plate associated with the projectile, and in order to entrap the object such as a winged insect.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insect control apparatus. The insect control apparatus comprises a gun member and a pair of opposable pad members. The gun member comprises an elongated barrel, a gripping handle, and a trigger mechanism. The elongated barrel is configured with a plunger mechanism capable of a movement in a lateral direction. The gripping handle is adapted to extend from the elongated barrel at an angle to an axis of the elongated barrel. The trigger mechanism extends from the gripping handle and is operably coupled to the plunger mechanism for triggering the movement of the plunger mechanism. The pair of opposable pad members is operably coupled to the gun member. Each opposable pad member comprises an arm extension capable of being actuated by the movement of the plunger mechanism in the lateral direction for pressing opposable pad members against each other and retracting opposable pad members from each other.

Abstract: A device for catching insects is provided which includes an elongated member with first and second distal portions, an insect trapping head mounted on the first distal portion, and an actuating mechanism. The insect trapping head includes a first member and a second member pivotally mounted with respect to each other such that one of the members is moveable from about 0 to about 340 degrees relative to the other member, and preferably to about 270 degrees relative to the other member by activation of the actuating mechanism. When in the closed position, the first and second members define a rigid compartment such that the insect can be trapped between the first and second members. Preferably, a sticky surface on at least a portion of the interior of the compartment maintains the insects within the compartment.

Abstract: An insect swatter includes an elongate rod with an elastic lash fixedly joined to a distal end thereof. The lash is sized for being stretched from the rod distal end to adjacent a proximal end of the rod so that release of the lash results in spontaneous contraction thereof for swatting the insect. In an exemplary embodiment, the swatter is in the form of a pistol, with the lash extending from the distal end of the rod to a latch operated by a trigger. Aiming the rod toward the insect and pulling the trigger releases the lash for swatting the insect.

Abstract: A light-weight, easily manipulatable, hand-held sanitary device for snappily catching and/or trapping both airborne insects or bugs as well as crawling or stationary ones, comprising, in combination, in at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a main body portion having a rear pistol-grippable portion for conveniently accommodating the clenched hand of the user, a hinge-moveable triggering component attached to a forwardly arching, flared portion; a hinge-moveable, triggering, pivoting arm capable of both forward and rearward arch-like movements; said pivoting arm provided with an optimally located hole to conform to a wide variety of forefinger shapes and sizes; said hole being positioned at one end of said hinge-moveable, triggering, pivoting arm at the opposite end of the hinge attachment of said hinge-moveable, triggering arm to said forward main body portion.

Abstract: An adhesive insect trapping device having an elongated handle being fixedly attached to a flat plate member whereon a sheet of adhesive material is attached is disclosed. The plate member includes a foldable cover member being hingeably attached thereto so as to be secured in coplanar relation in an open position of the device. In the open position a sheet of adhesive material is arranged thereon to allow an insect to be adhesively captured on the device. The plate and cover members are foldable to a closed position wherein the adhesive sheet is folded 180.degree. onto itself thereby entrapping the insect in an envelope formed from the adhesive sheet material for disposal. In one embodiment the insect trapping device is manually folded to contain the captured insect. In an alternative embodiment the insect trapping device is automatically folded by a trigger actuated spring mechanism which folds the device to capture the insect.

Abstract: A fly catcher device, which includes tong means which has two rigid arm segments pivotally joined on one end so as to normally be in an open position. The tong means is capable of being manually closed so that the two rigid arm segments are moved into contact with each other. The fly catcher device also includes two rigid arms. Each of the rigid arms are affixed in a removable manner to the other end of one of the rigid arm segments of the tong means. The fly catcher device further includes flexible bag means having an opening in one periphery portion thereof. Opposite sides of the bag means in the opening region thereof are affixed to the two rigid arm segments.

Abstract: Spring-powered device for swatting flies and other insects has a swatting element pivotably connected to an elongated handle through two axially-aligned helical springs interposing the swatting element and handle. The springs, provided with protruding ends for connection purposes, perform the triple function of connecting the handle to the swatting element, powering the swat, and providing a pivot or hinge on which the swatting element pivots. The springs are oppositely-wound, one on a left-hand and one on a right-hand helix, thereby providing lateral balance to the swat. A sliding rod affixed to the handle performs the functions of restraining the swatting element against the action of the springs prior to the swat and of subsequently releasing it into its swatting arc under spring power.

Abstract: A pistol-grip, elastic-operated insect swatter is disclosed which comprises a supporting hand gun member with a pistol hand grip and an elongated barrel extending outwardly therefrom. The outermost end of the barrel is downturned or, if straight, has a downwardly curved surface at the end. An elongated flat band of elastic material has one end secured to the downturned end portion of the barrel is substantially shorter than the length of the barrel. An insect-swatting pad has one side secured on the other end of the band of elastic material. A firing and retaining trigger, is positioned adjacent to the handle and is operable in one position, upon stretching of the band, to receive and secure the swatting pad. The firing and retaining mechanism, i.e. trigger, is operable upon movement to another position to release the pad for movement by the stretched band with a snapping movement to swat at an insect.

Abstract: A fly trap gun is provided with a fly trap carried on the end of a firing rod mounted for longitudinal movement within a barrel. The fly trap defines a trap chamber provided with a sticky area throughout a substantial portion thereof for catching flies or the like trapped therein. An actuating means causes the firing rod and the fly trap mounted thereon to move rapidly from a loaded position to a fired position for trapping a flying insect in the trap chamber and for subsequently catching the trapped insect on the sticky surface.

Abstract: A retrievable and self-contained power projectile including a flexible and shallow, cone-shaped disc at its front end to kill flies, insects or the like, and a tubular member which carries a spring that powers the projectile. The disc is formed by a series of concentric spaced apart rings held in the cone shape by a series of tapered ribs at the rear side of the disc, all being formed integrally of a relatively soft plastic such as polypropylene.

Abstract: A gun that shoots a projectile including a flexible screen-like disc to kill flies, insects or the like, the projectile carrying its own spring which powers the projectile. The gun is formed of plastic and has an integral trigger including a catch that holds the projectile in cocked position.