Patent ID: 8701338
Filing Date: 2014-04-22
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. An automated vacuum-based pest control system comprising: a tube including a sensing means and a baiting means; wherein a vacuum hose of an existing vacuum cleaner is connected to the tube and operated upon detection of a pest within the tube via the sensing means; wherein the sensing means includes a sensor that is located along a top, interior surface of the tube, and which is housed within a sensing means tube; wherein the sensor is of a type comprising a motion-based sensor or a thermal-based sensor; wherein the sensor is in wired connection with a first plug that is of an undefined length, and which can plug into a standard wall outlet; wherein the sensor is both powered via the first plug and controls electricity to a second plug; wherein the second plug is also of an undefined length and features a female-styled plug, which can be plugged with a power cord of the vacuum cleaner; wherein the vacuum cleaner is turned to an on setting and is operated once the sensor detects said pest; wherein the sensor includes a timer function, which turns on the power to the vacuum cleaner for a defined amount of time via the second plug, and then subsequently turns off said power.