Apparatus for applying chemicals to rodents
An enclosure is provided having openings for entry of rodents within the enclosure. There is arranged one or more applicators in the form of a suspended flexible web configured to contact rodents entering the chamber and having a chemical on the web for application to the rodents.
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This invention relates to an apparatus for treating rodents particularly wild rodents with a chemical substance. In some instances, treatment of wild rodents can be beneficial to the public health. It is an object of the invention to provide an apparatus that can be placed in an outdoor area to treat wild rodents in the area with a chemical substance.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONAccording to the invention there is provided an apparatus for applying a chemical to rodents. The apparatus includes an enclosure having at least one peripheral opening for allowing entrance of rodents into the enclosure. The enclosure includes at least one applicator in the form of a suspended flexible web arranged to contact rodents entering the chamber and having the chemical on the web.
For a better understanding of the present invention, together with other and further objects, reference is made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and its scope will be pointed out in the appended claim.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Referring to
Lower member 12 includes sidewalls openings 28 which are visible in the side view of
In the embodiment shown in
It will be understood by those familiar with the art that different size, shape and configuration of enclosures may be use in accordance with the invention and that the particular location of applicators 32 in such enclosures may be at different locations according to the arrangement of passages in the enclosures.
It should be additionally recognized that it may be advantageous to provide applicators 32 in a configuration wherein they can be easily replaced with new applicators to provide a renewed supply of chemicals.
The applicator 32 of
An alternate applicator 43 shown in
Applicators 32 and 43 may be arranged so that their respective webs pass through slots 26 while the support rods engage the top wall 14 of the enclosure.
Another version of applicator 50 shown in
Alternatively, a horizontal support bar 62 may be provided across a passageway as shown in
Applicator 80 shown in
Applicator 90 shown in
Claims
1. Apparatus for applying a chemical to rodents comprising an enclosure having at least one peripheral opening allowing entry of rodents into said enclosure, said enclosure including at least one application arranged to contact rodents entering said chamber, wherein the applicator comprises a flexible web suspended into said enclosure and having said chemical on said flexible web, whereby said web contacts rodents passing thereunder.
2. Apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said web comprises a fabric.
3. Apparatus as specified in claim 2 wherein said applicator includes an upper horizontal support member and said fabric suspended from said support member.
4. Apparatus as specified in claim 3 wherein said fabric includes vertical slits in said fabric, said slits extending from an edge of said fabric opposite said horizontal support member.
5. Apparatus as specified in claim 3 wherein said fabric includes at least one opening extending from an edge of said fabric opposite said horizontal support member, said opening having at least one dimension smaller than said rodents.
6. Apparatus as specified in claim 5 wherein said opening is a semicircular opening with a radius small than the height of said rodents.
7. Apparatus as specified in claim 5 wherein said opening is a triangular opening having a triangle base along said edge, said triangle base being smaller than the width of said rodent.
8. Apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said enclosure has a top wall, wherein there is a slot in said top wall, wherein said applicator includes an elongated support member on a top edge of said flexible web, said top edge being shorter than said slot and said support being longer than said slot, whereby when said web is inserted into said slot, said support member engages said top wall and supports said web.
9. Apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said enclosure has a passageway, wherein said applicator includes an elongated support member on a top edge of said flexible web, wherein said passage includes slots for receiving ends of said support member to support and suspend said web across said passage.
10. Apparatus as specified in claim 1 wherein said enclosure has a passageway, wherein there is provided a support beam across said passageway for holding said applicator and wherein said flexible web is arranged to engage and be suspended from said support beam.
11. Apparatus as specified in claim 1 said applicator has an adhesive strip along an upper edge for adhering to a top wall of said enclosure to suspend said web.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 19, 2006
Publication Date: May 3, 2007
Applicants: Bayer CropScience S.A. (Lyon), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC, Technology Transfer Office (Atlanta, GA), B & G Equipment Company (Plumbsteadville, PA)
Inventors: Gary Maupin (Fort Collins, CO), Marc Dolan (Wellington, CO), Nicholas Hamon (Sparta, NJ), Eric Snell (Barnesville, GA)
Application Number: 11/641,283
International Classification: A01K 29/00 (20060101);