Patent ID: 7654034
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A device for entrapping an insect comprising: a cartridge; a tubular cylinder pneumatically communicating with the cartridge; a handle secured to and extending from the cylinder, including a handle portion hinged to pivot and open the handle for access to an interior of the handle; a piston located in the cylinder and secured to a piston rod that extends into the handle; a spring for urging the piston to move along the cylinder; a releasable latch for securing the piston in an armed state and for releasing the piston from the armed state to move away from the cartridge and produce a partial vacuum in the cartridge; and an actuating member located in the handle, secured to the piston rod and engaged manually for moving the piston rod into engagement with the latch and for moving the piston in the cylinder toward the cartridge.