Abstract: A netting apparatus especially useful for underwater use for the capture of crustaceans and other prey is capable of one-handed rapid net mouth closure. The apparatus includes an elongate handle coupled distally with a hoop and a flexible net mounted about the circumference of the hoop opening to form a net bunt. Access into and out of the net bunt is selectively restricted by a unique net closure mechanism associated with the handle, hoop and net. The net closure mechanism includes a pair of elastic bands disposed across the hoop opening with the net disposed between the bands to create the net mouth. A drawing apparatus is adapted to stretch the bands apart from one another from their normally relaxed substantially parallel orientation wherein the net mouth is said to be “closed” to its “open” position wherein the bands are held under tension.

Abstract: An apparatus for catching bugs is provided which includes a catch box having an interior region and an elongated handle attached to the catch box. The elongated handle includes a flexible tube member and a flexible rod member disposed within the flexible tube member. The apparatus includes a trap adapted to move back and forth within the interior region of the catch box. The flexible tube member is attached to the catch box and the flexible rod member is attached to the trap. The flexible rod member is adapted to provide back and forth movement of the trap within the interior region of the catch box to thereby define a closed chamber in the interior of the box for trapping bugs.

Abstract: An insect catcher for trapping insects. The insect catcher includes a handle assembly to receive and manipulate a trap for trapping insects. The insect catcher includes a trap to capture and dispose of an insect without an operator of the handle assembly contacting the insect, the trap removably attached to the handle assembly The insect catcher includes an inflatable material as part of the trap which expands and is adapted to have direct contact with the insect to be trapped.

Abstract: A system for tracking and counteracting flying insects includes an imager, a unmanned aerial vehicle with an embedded counteracting device and a processor.

Abstract: The apparatus for disposing of individual nocturnal insects sitting on a base or for trapping them comprises a portable lamp (1) and a translucent attachment (2), which is arranged at the light exit of the lamp (1) and can preferably move relative thereto, with a means (11) for preventing the insect from escaping.

Abstract: The current invention discloses a treatment device having a heat source, a power source, a heat applicator and a lighting mechanism. The power source includes at least one nanotech battery, ensuring superior properties such as prolonged electricity production and prompt recharging. The heat applicator includes a heat conductive layer made from nanofibers, providing highly efficient heat distribution to the targeted regions. The lighting mechanism employs light emitting nano fibers to treat targeted regions. The power source provides energy to the heat and light source, which generates heat and light so that the applicator may distribute to an injury site or wound bed of a user. The current device may also be used for cooling, instead of heating applications. In addition to the medical utilizations, the current device may also play a central role in other apparatus that require thermal control capabilities.

Abstract: An insect dissuasion device that incorporates a miniature fly swatter adapted to be fixed onto an end of a human finger. An insect can be discouraged by simply flexing, slowly encroaching upon and then “flicking” the finger with the attached device to strike the insect. Devices of the present invention are designed to be removably attached to a finger by a ring-like structure. The ring-like structure is tailored to slip onto and engage a finger in various positions and remain attached to the finger when the finger is flicked. Joined to the ring-like structure is an extension shaft that terminates in an insect engagement head. The length and/or cross-sectional profile of the extension shaft can be altered as well as the shape of the head portion or ring-like structure.

Abstract: An apparatus for killing and removing ticks from the skin of mammals which includes an aerosol canister. An environmentally safe refrigerant HFO-1234yf is carried within the aerosol canister. A mechanism is for dispensing the environmentally safe refrigerant from the aerosol canister directly onto a tick to immobilize and kill the tick. Another mechanism is for safely removing the dead tick from the skin of a mammal.

Abstract: A bug Catching Device with a hollow housing having a sides, a housing lid, one or more thin walled extension tubes and one or more additional thin walled extension tubes. The housing lid has an upwardly directed collar for holding an extension tube and a downwardly directed collar that extends down one inch. The housing lid is screwed onto the housing. A tip member integral with the tube or is a separate member inserted into the end of the extension tube. The user scrapes a bug off a surface with the tip member causing the bug to slide down into the housing and to be unable to escape the housing. Additional extension tubes can be added for reaching high locations.

Abstract: I would like to start by suggesting that my application be sent to your Tech Department 1700. My invention is a basically net for house flies.

Abstract: A device and method for capturing insect pests that rest or crawl on a surface, while keeping one's fingers away from the capture site. The capture device is a rectangular sheet that is coated on one side with a high-tack adhesive, and on the other side with a release coating so that the sheets can be provided in a stack. Using a handling tab, the capture sheet is inserted into grooves in a holder which is mounted at one end of a handle. Disposal of the entrapped insect can be accomplished by removing the sheet by hand or by holding the handle so that the capture sheet is vertical and letting it drop away from the holder.

Abstract: A nit picking device and method for mechanically stripping nits, eggs, and lice from human hair. The device includes a pair of cooperating tongs each of which is elongated and joined at one end to the juxtaposed end portion of the cooperating tong. The opposite ends of the tong serve to carry an abrasive pad capable of stripping nits from nit laden human hair shafts. As the pads are moved along the length of the hair, the nits are removed from the shafts and in one embodiment captured at least in part in the pads carried by tongs.

Abstract: An improved pet food bowl for resisting the infestation of crawling insects such as ants having a modular stand with a leg member supporting an inverted cup element, the two components being removable and replaceable, that cooperate to support a food bowl. The improved pet food bowl incorporates a repellant material and specially designed stem that prevents ants from ascending the stand to the bowl.

Abstract: A carpenter bee trap having at least one entrance hole, at least one plenum section connecting the at least one entrance hole to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, and least one removable receptacle attached to at least one receptacle adapter coupling, the at least one removable receptacle made of a material that admits ambient light to a greater extent than the material forming the plenum such that insects entering the trap follow a path of increasing intensity of ambient light that leads them to the receptacle. In one embodiment, existing carpenter bee nests are treated with a disclosed insecticide gel. The insecticide gel consists of a thixotropic, injectable, non-hardening, non-volatile gel blended with a pyrethroid insecticide, in effect converting the bee nest into a trap.

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 device for the removal of small arachnids and insects from clothing and skin is provided. The device comprises a body having a first end and a second end. The device also includes an elongated stem, also having a first end and a second end. The first end of the stem is connected to the second end of the body. The device also comprises a tubular tape cartridge having: a supporting base member that is received on and freely rotates around the elongated stem, and a tape roll wound around the base member. The tape roll comprises a series of tape sections. The tape cartridge is dimensioned to be removably received over the elongated stem. The device also comprises a cap that removably covers the stem and tape cartridge. A method for removing small arachnids and insects from clothing and skin is also provided.

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: An insect dissuasion method that incorporates a miniature fly swatter adapted to be fixed onto an end of a human finger. An insect can be discouraged by simply flexing, slowly encroaching upon and then “flicking” the finger with the attached device to strike the insect. Devices of the present invention are designed to be removably attached to a finger by a ring-like structure. The ring-like structure is tailored to slip onto and engage a finger in various positions and remain attached to the finger when the finger is flicked. Joined to the ring-like structure is an extension shaft that terminates in an insect engagement head. The length and/or cross-sectional profile of the extension shaft can be altered as well as the shape of the head portion or ring-like structure.

Abstract: A device for safely exterminating and removing insects and their nests includes a mesh basket supported on the distal end of a telescopically extendable pole. The basket is structured to partially collapse and includes a rubber gasket around an open top for sealed engagement against the surface surrounding the nest, thereby effectively containing the nest and capturing flying and crawling insects in the basket. A pressurized canister containing a chemical substance snaps into operable position on the pole, near the basket. A handle on the proximal end of the pole includes a trigger for actuating release of the chemical substance from the pressurized canister and towards the nest, thereby killing the captured insects. A blade supported within the basket enables removal of the nest from the surface after all of the insects have been exterminated. A splash shield removably attaches to the pole, below the basket, to protect the user from the chemical sprayed on the nest.

Abstract: A flying safety net device has a first post, a second post, a main net, a first main rope, a center rope, a second main rope, a first lateral rope, a second lateral rope, a first main loop, a second main loop, a third main loop, a fourth main loop, a first auxiliary loop, and a second auxiliary loop. The main net has a plurality of upper fringe thread sections, a plurality of lower fringe thread sections, a large number of netting thread sections, a large number of netting loops, and a large number of meshes. The first main rope passes through the upper fringe thread sections of the main net. The second main rope passes through the lower fringe thread sections of the main net. The center rope passes through a middle portion of the main net.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a container of pressurized fluid formulated to eliminate pests and a housing that is adapted to sit on a surface surrounding a pest dwelling with pest entrances, thereby forming a closed interior cavity and enclosing the pest entrances. The container has a spray release mechanism including a nozzle for releasing the pressurized fluid. The container sits on the surrounding surface within the closed interior cavity. The housing includes an activation mechanism and may include a first section housing including a first section opening edge associated with a first section flexible sealing member and a second section housing including a second section opening edge associated with a second section flexible sealing member. The first section opening edge and the second section opening edge define an upper surface opening in an upper surface of the housing.

Abstract: A hand-held trap for crawling insects is provided to capture insects alive from walls and floors, and allow for their subsequent disposal. The apparatus includes an enclosure comprising a horizontal baseplate with a spring-loaded hinged lid attached to a rigid handle. The handle is angled in the vertical plane to the horizontal. The leading edge of the baseplate is beveled so that it will readily slide under an insect. The enclosure is opened by moving rearwardly a manual control element which is situated toward the end of the handle. Opening the lid compresses the spring in the hinge. Upon releasing the manual control element, the enclosure lid is urged, by the spring hinge to return to the closed position. Both the baseplate and the enclosure lid have a plurality of holes which will allow the passage of air and water, but which are too small to allow a captured insect to escape.

Abstract: An insect capturing device including a head having bristles which are arranged in concentric rings. A handle has a trigger which allows a user to move the bristles between a diverged position and a converged position in which an insect is entrapped without being injured. The device may then be carried outdoors and the bristles again moved to the diverged position so that the insect is released harmlessly.

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: A device for removal of a tick from the skin of a host and alternately to be used as a flashlight, such device having an open-ended casing for receiving the tick in a V-shaped alignment guide and slot defined in the casing, such tick to be trapped in the slot with structure to apply heat from an illuminating heating element in proximity to the tick to cause it to release its grip from the skin of the host after which it can be removed, with such illuminating heating element also acting as the light source when the device is used in its alternate flashlight mode.

Abstract: A billboard netting system for a billboard (10) including top netting pieces (40, 46, 48), side netting pieces (50, 54, 56, 58), and bottom netting piece (52). Such netting pieces enclose potential bird nesting structure of the billboard, yet allow for easy access to the catwalks (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34) of the billboard. As a result, billboards 12, 16 are exterior of the netting pieces.

Abstract: A device for removing a tick attached to a host, such device having a tweezer with first and second tweezer arms disposed on a slide member movable within an outer casing, such tweezer arms movable within first and second channels defined on the inside of the outer casing with the front tips of the tweezer arms extendible and retractable through an opening in the front of the outer casing, with the channels tapering inwardly to compress and force the tips of the tweezer arms together as they pass through the opening to grasp a tick. A power source is provided in the rear of the slide member which can be a battery disposed within a chamber in the slide member and interconnected through a manually controlled switch to a heat member.

Abstract: A tool for catching, holding, transporting and releasing insects provides two elongate crossing body elements pivotally interconnected in their medial crossing portions with looped rearward handles and similar forward opposed jaws each carrying end portions of a flexibly resilient pad extending between the jaws to form a pocket when the jaws are closed. The resilient pad is releasably interconnected to the jaws so that it may be replaced. An elastic band extends between the tool body elements forwardly of their pivotal joinder to releasably maintain the jaws in closed mode.

Abstract: A device for removing a tick attached to an animal or person having a tweezer with first and second tweezer arms disposed within a casing, such tweezer arms movable within first and second channels defined on the inside of the casing with the front tips of the tweezer arms extendible and retractable through an opening in the front of the casing, the channels tapering inwardly to direct the tips of the tweezer arms together as they pass through the opening. A power source is provided which can be a battery disposed within the casing and interconnected to the first and second tweezer arms. An electrical circuit is completed when the tweezer arms are in their forward advanced position extending out the opening of the casing to heat the tweezer arms and the tick grasped therebetween.

Abstract: An insect stopping and capturing device, comprising a handle with a compression chamber at one end of the handle. A shaft extends through the handle into the compression chamber where a soft head is attached to the shaft, the soft head larger than the diameter of the compression chamber. A hand grip is attached to the shaft opposite the compression chamber. From a comfortable distance, the user positions the soft head over a crawling or stationary insect. The hand grip is pulled away from the compression chamber to draw the soft head into the compression chamber to wrap the soft head around the insect as the head is being compressed. The insect can then be released outdoors by pushing the hand grip, which in turn ejects the insect. The insect may also be terminated by simply placing the compression chamber against a hard surface and then pushing the hand grip toward the surface. The head is compressed against the surface, crushing the insect contained therein.

Abstract: A catching device (1), a grip (7), a flexible slide plate (4) for closing the catching opening (6) and an operating button (5) for sliding the flexible slide plate constitute the catching device. The grip part of the grip casing is narrower than the catching casing, so that the flexible slide plate comprises a narrow sliding portion (4b) and a wide closing portion (4a) and correspondingly the grip has a widened portion (7a) and a narrower grip portion (7b). The catching device with a guide plate (11) shaped onto its rear wall is attached to the end wall (14) of the vertically divided grip by means of a clamping holder (10).

Abstract: The invention is a hand tool for killing and disposing of bugs that walk, crawl or hop and includes an elongated handle with a trapezoidally shaped paddle on one end. The handle is mounted centrally on one side of the paddle. The other side of the paddle contains spikes one half inch in length and spaced with a density of one hundred per square inch. The handle is reinforced so that an impaled bug will be dislodged with a sharp rap on the side of a trash barrel. The entire tool is a single piece of molded plastic.

Abstract: A pest collection-disposable device having a means to pull a vacuum or to move air positioned in an elongated air duct forming at least part of the inside of a housing, preferably part of the duct comprises a disposable, telescoping tube containing a pest collector therein or comprising an essentially elongated circular tube containing a flexible flap means, said flap means acting to effect a surge initially of the air flow and spaced down stream a short ways a filter or screen means to stop the pest and when the fan stops, allows the flap to return to its original position to trap the pest between the flap and screen.

Abstract: An insect trapping apparatus having a spring actuated vacuum pump for capturing an insect within a container. The apparatus utilizes a nozzle that automatically extends therefrom upon an actuation of the vacuum pump by a user. An insect drawn into the apparatus by the vacuum pump is captured within the container and may be selectively released therefrom by the user without excessive harm occurring to the insect.

Abstract: An apparatus for catching insects is disclosed, which includes an insect-carrying chamber having an opening large enough to allow an insect to pass therethrough. The opening is closable by way of a shutter so that when the insect enters the chamber, it may be trapped therein by moving the shutter to its closed position.

Abstract: An insect or bug removal and disposal device is provided which comprises a housing portion with the bottom thereof opened to the atmosphere. A panel portion is inserted and made part of the bottom area of the housing. The panel is positioned to move within such bottom portion. During insect removal, the panel is in the opened or partially opened position and the housing placed on top of the insect. The panel is then placed in the closed position, trapping the bug or insect within the housing. The bug is thus removed for ultimate disposal. Upon disposal, the panel is opened and the insect removed from the housing of the device.

Abstract: A kairomonal lure for use in combination with a ectoparasitic insect trap, particularly flea and tick traps, simulates the presence of a potential host animal. The lure comprises a heat source and a semiochemical substance.

Abstract: A hand held fly swatter apparatus is provided which is capable of being configured to capture insects alive from given surfaces to allow their subsequent disposal. The apparatus includes a flexible handle having a transparent rigid housing attached to a front end thereof. The housing defines an insect trap compartment having a large aperture through which an insect is placed within the insect trap compartment. The housing provides a pair of parallel channels which extend along opposite sides of the compartment aperture and are arranged to support a front end portion of a mesh closure member. The mesh closure member is slidable between a retracted position to permit access to the insect trap compartment, and an extended position wherein the mesh closure member covers the compartment aperture. A rear slide clamp attached to a rear end portion of the mesh closure member supports the closure member relative to the handle.

Abstract: A pest collection-disposable device having a means to pull a vacuum or to move air positioned in an elongated air duct forming at least part of the inside of a housing, preferably part of the duct comprises a disposable, telescoping tube containing a pest collector therein or comprising an essentially elongated circular tube containing a flexible flap means, said flap means acting to effect a surge initially of the air flow and spaced down stream a short ways a filter or screen means to stop the pest and when the fan stops, allows the flap to return to its original position to trap the pest between the flap and the screen.

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: An insect capturing device comprising a pair of elongate longitudinal members pivotally connected together at a point along their length to pivot relative to one another in a scissors fashion about the point of connection with handles at one end and a pair of foraminous cup-shaped members secured in opposed relation at the ends opposite the handles. The cup-shaped members are moved by the longitudinal members between an open position spaced a distance apart and a closed position where they are brought face to face to form an enclosure for capturing an insect therein. The open ends of the cup-shaped members are configured to facilitate secure engagement in the closed position and prevent accidental opening to allow the user to release the handle and still maintain the cup-shaped members in the closed position.

Abstract: A flying insect exterminator wherein a tube is moved by actuation of a trigger from a retracted position to an extended position. The forward end of the tube is to surround the insect and a vacuum is to be drawn into the tube which will cause the insect to be sucked into an insect collecting screen mounted within the tube.

Abstract: A tube having an open front end and a piston therein. The piston is moved manually to a forward cocked position adjacent the open end of the tube, against the action of a tension spring. A closure flapper is hinged in the tube adjacent the open end of the tube, spring biased to closed position. In operation, the open end of the tube is held near the insect, with the piston in cocked position, and the piston is then released, which is thereupon drawn back by the tension springs. This movement of the piston produces a vacuum in the tube, this action opening the closure flapper, and drawing in the insect, after which the closure flapper is moved to closed position by the spring.

Abstract: A flea catcher having a housing with an open front and a guard is disclosed. The housing has a fine toothed comb extending forwardly from the bottom thereof with a cylindrical brush mounted for rotation atop the comb ahead of a soft absorbent material such as a sponge adapted for impregnation with an insecticide. The brush is resiliently mounted for self adjustment to accommodate thin or thick hair.

Abstract: A light-weight, transparent, elongated enclosure generally in the shape of a trapezoidal member, has an opening at a bottom end and at a top end, the transparent material being resiliently deformable. Two generally planar sheets of material are used, and are in overlying relationship, and are fastened together along opposed edges thereof. Squeezing together of the longest sides of the trapezoidal member by manual operation results in deformation of the two overlying sheets away from each other. This results in a continuous opening from a large side of the trapezoid at the bottom through to a top, short, side of the trapezoid at the top.In operation, the fly catcher is squeezed manually to provide an opening as described above, and is then positioned above the fly to be caught. The fly, sensing the pressure due to movement of the sending fly catcher flies upwardly and into the cone-shaped opening formed by the fly catcher.

Abstract: A pair of tweezers that can be closed over and locked in place on a parasite by moving a slide lock with one hand. With the tweezers locked closed, one can slide the same hand up to grasp a knob and turn the tweezers to remove the parasite.

Abstract: A closeable fish net comprising a frame including a U-shaped portion beneath which a container is suspended and defines with the frame an opening for entry of fish into the container. A cover is slidably supported by the U-shaped portion for movement between a retracted position in which the opening for the fish is open and an extended position in which the opening is closed. An actuator rod is coupled to the cover to move the same between the retracted and extended positions and a finger-engageable portion is provided on the end of the actuator rod.

Abstract: Forceps including a pair of closable arms having cup-shaped gripping members affixed to the ends of the arms and adapted to be closed upon and to grip the protruding portion of a tick or other parasite which is attached through biting engagement to the skin of a host animal. At least one of the gripping members is provided with either an electrical thermal element or a chemical agent applicator affixed to its inner surface and adapted, when applied to a tick or parasite, to cause the latter to release its bite whereupon it can be easily, hygienically, and painlessly removed from the skin of the host animal by a retraction force applied via the forceps.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved bug catcher which enables a person to capture an insect without killing or injuring it in order that he may set the insect free outdoors. The improved bug catcher includes a platform member and a semispherical member which is mechanically adapted to be enclosed by the platform member. The improved bug catcher also includes a first elongated member which is mechanically coupled to the platform member at one end and a second elongated member which is mechanically coupled to the semispherical member at one end. The improved bug catcher further includes a hinge which pivotally couples the ends of the two elongated members which are oppositely disposed to the ends thereof to the platform member and the semispherical member. The semispherical member is generally formed from a clear plastic in order to allow the person to view the entrapped insect.

Abstract: An insect capturing and exterminating device comprises a capturing unit actuated to open and close by a hand-operated actuating mechanism, the capturing unit containing an insect exterminating agent therein and having at least one isolation exit leading to a transparent isolation unit which seals off the or each isolation exit.