Patent Abstract:
A pest deterrent device comprising a barrel trigger and stock, utilizing pressurized carbon dioxide to launch a capsule which may contain a pest deterrent or insecticide at remote pests such as insects or their nests at distances of five to forty feet.

Full Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    The present application claims priority under 35 USC 119 (e) (1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/5/3,263 filed Sep. 2, 2011 of common inventorship, herewith entitled “Pest Pistol.” 
     
    
     STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT 
       [0002]    Not Applicable 
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       [0003]    Not Applicable 
       FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    The present application is a regular utility application for patent The present invention pertains to the field of pest control, and more specifically, to the field of handheld pest control sprayers for outside use. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    The prior art has put forth several designs for pest control devices. Among these are: 
         [0006]    U.S. Pat. No. 6,003,787 to Jerry W. Fisher describes an insecticide spray assembly for spraying insecticide in confined areas. The spray assembly composes a spray gun, a compressor, a nozzle, a trigger, a receiver on the spray gun for attaching pesticide containers, and a plurality of bottle holders on the base for carrying spare pesticide containers. 
         [0007]    U.S. Pat. No. 5,806,230 to Richard J, Brenner, David E. Milne and Stoy A. Hedges describes a vacuum device having a hand held intake and collection unit, combined with a handheld healer and air exhaust tube assembly. This device functions to chase and collect posts such as insects along with their associated allergens. The device contains filter assemblies which remove contaminants and exhausts clean air back into the surrounding environment. 
         [0008]    U.S. Pat. No. 4,197,872 to Thomas A. Parker describes a high pressure dispensing system for liquids comprising a device wherein an accurate amount of a chemical concentrate is injected and mixed into a pressurized carrier liquid stream and dispensed by employment of two calibrated hi-line valves in the line siphoning the concentrate to a siphon injector. 
         [0009]    None of these prior art references describe the present invention. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0010]    The pest pistol is a bug control device suited tor outdoor use. It can be used to hit an insect or insect&#39;s nest up to forty feet away. The device, known as the pest pistol, is a hand-held device for hitting bugs or other pests from a distance with an insecticide or other type of deterrent. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
         [0011]      FIG. 1  is a partial out away view of a first embodiment of the pest pistol. 
           [0012]      FIG. 2  is a partial cut away view of a second embodiment of the pest pistol. 
           [0013]      FIG. 3  is a diagrammatical side view of the pistol of the present invention showing the ammunition dip housing pressurized carbon dioxide with or without insecticide. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0014]    The present invention, hereinafter referred to as the Texas Pest Pistol, or Pest Pistol, as shown in  FIG. 1 , is a handheld gun shaped pest control device specially designed for outdoor use that allows users to shoot insecticide at flying insects, other pest and/or their nests. The Pest Pistol is designed primarily for optimal range in reaching flying pests, pests in trees, as well as attacking bee and wasp nests that are out of normal reach, from five to forty feet. The present invention resembles a paintball gun or a long barreled hand gun with a reach of up to forty feet. It will use a pressurized carbon dioxide [ 1 ] to shoot insecticide capsules [ 2 ] at the targeted insect, insect&#39;s nest, or other pest from a spring loaded tube [ 3 ]. A dial [ 4 ] will be used to set pressure that will foe released to launch the insecticide capsules the desired distance. Manufactured with a durable plastic material the Pest Pistol comprises a barrel [ 5 ], trigger [ 6 ] and stock [ 7 ]. The trigger features an adjustable spring to reduce or increase the pressure using the aforementioned dial [ 4 ] with which the Pest Pistol is shot, thus increasing or reducing the distance of the strike or firing range. 
         [0015]    As shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3  the pest pistol comprises, the handle [ 8 ] of the stock, which contains an ingress port [ 9 ] for accepting a cartridge of pressurized carbon dioxide [ 10 ], an ammunition clip [ 11 ] which may be loaded with carbon dioxide propelled capsules, which capsules may be pre-filled with a chosen insecticide or deterrent chemical. The user simply loads the ammunition clip, sets the pressure dial [ 12 ] for the desired distance, points, aims, and shoots at the designated target. Such targets may include, but are not limited to insects, or insect nests that hug the corners of eaves, bug havens ensconced in trees, or any other area containing pests that is out of range of conventional sprays or cannot be conveniently reached without use of a ladder or other climbing instrument. 
         [0016]    Further still referring to  FIG. 2 , an alternative embodiment will include a batten/ powered laser light [ 13 ] utilized to target nests and larger insects. A further alternative embodiment will include a laser scope [ 14 ]. 
         [0017]    Further, a hook and string, not shown, can be incorporated into the liquid ammunition or shot along with the ammo when shooting into a nest or hive Once the occupants have been exterminated, the user could pull on the string and hook and pull the nest or hive from the tree without difficulty or direct contact. 
         [0018]    The Pest Pistol provides consumers with a simple and effective means of repelling and killing flying insects when they wish to enjoy the outdoors. Able to reach these pests at their source, this creative product facilitates efficient insect control, easily reaching high placed nests and other hiding places not conveniently accessed. The user can eradicate wasps, bees and spiders before the insects begin swarming around outdoor revelers. The Pest Pistol proves a handy assistance in keeping tree dwellers such as beetles and worms from falling on to people or food. The projection of the Pistols pesticide Reaches heights of approximately 40 feet. In this manner, use of ladders and dangerous situations involving spraying and fleeing Will be effectively avoided. The versatile Pest Pistol can attack most pest control problems. Made of durable, high quality materials, the Pest Pistol will withstand years of continued use. 
         [0019]    While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention.

Technology Classification (CPC): 5