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BRPI0716964A2 - Versatile station for pest with interchangeable insert elements - Google Patents
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BRPI0716964A2
BRPI0716964A2 BRPI0716964-7A BRPI0716964A BRPI0716964A2 BR PI0716964 A2 BRPI0716964 A2 BR PI0716964A2 BR PI0716964 A BRPI0716964 A BR PI0716964A BR PI0716964 A2 BRPI0716964 A2 BR PI0716964A2
BRPI0716964-7A
2006-09-22 Priority to US60/826.703 priority
2007-09-19 Application filed by Ecolab Inc filed Critical Ecolab Inc
2007-09-19 Priority to PCT/IB2007/053808 priority patent/WO2008035304A2/en
2013-11-05 Publication of BRPI0716964A2 publication Critical patent/BRPI0716964A2/en
"VERSATILE STATION FOR PEST WITH INTERCHANGEABLE INSERT ELEMENTS"
The present application relates to a versatile pest station with interchangeable inserts.
Pest stations have been used to safely contain trap and bait mechanisms to protect facilities against rodent invasion and invasion, such as rats and mice, insects, and other pests. The use of baits is a historically sound and effective approach to protecting installations against pests. Legislative power and consumer protection have recently challenged the pest management industry to use fewer poisonous baits and identify other solutions, primarily through monitoring and entrapment. The costs of replacing pest stations with other devices, however, are quite high and discourages the adoption of these other solutions. The present invention addresses the problems associated with prior art devices and provides a versatile pest station with interchangeable inserts.
One aspect of the present invention provides a versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts including a housing, a locking mechanism, a first insert and a second insert. The compartment includes a base, a lid, and an opening. The base and lid form a cavity, and the opening provides access to the cavity. The base has a lower surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface. The locking mechanism integrates the base and the cover. The first insert is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the first insert includes an inlet mechanism. The second insertion element is configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, and the second insertion element includes a pressure trap. The first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, and the first insert and the second insert are raised relative to the bottom surface of the base.
Another aspect of the present invention provides an insert for use with a pest station, wherein the pest station includes a station compartment and a station cavity. The insert includes an insert housing, an input mechanism, and an access member. The insertion compartment includes a base, a lid and an opening. The base and lid form a cavity configured and arranged to contain a pest, and the opening provides access to the insertion cavity. The inlet mechanism is close to the opening, and the inlet mechanism allows entry into the insertion cavity and prevents outflow of the insertion cavity. The access member is releasably connectable to the insertion chamber near the opening. The insertion compartment may be used individually by separating the access member from the insertion compartment, and the insertion compartment may be used adjacent to the pest station by inserting the insertion compartment into the cavity. from the station.
Another aspect of the present invention provides an insert for use with a pest station, the pest station including a station compartment having a station cavity. The insert includes an insert housing, a first pressure trap, and a second pressure trap. The insertion compartment is configured and arranged to fit within the station cavity. The insertion compartment has a base, sides, and an anterior portion. The base has an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The base and sides form an insertion cavity, and the anterior portion allows access to the insertion cavity. The base is inclined from proximal to the proximal portion and includes a connecting member. The first pressure trap and the second pressure trap are positioned within the insertion cavity and releasably held in position by the connecting member. The connecting member prevents the first pressure trap and the second pressure trap from slipping off the base. Releasable connections between the first and second pressure trap and the connecting member reduce activation of the second pressure trap when the first pressure trap is activated. Another aspect of the present invention provides a method of exchanging the
Insertion elements in a pest station. A locking mechanism that integrates a lid with the base of a pest station is unlocked and the lid is opened. A first insertion element including an inlet mechanism is removed from a pest station cavity. A second insertion element including a first pressure trap and a second pressure trap is placed within the pest station cavity. The lid is closed, and the locking mechanism is secured to integrate the lid with the base.
FIGURE 1 is a front perspective view of a versatile plumbing station constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention;
FIGURE 2 is a front perspective view of the versatile pest station shown in FIGURE 1 with an open lid; FIGURE 3 is a top view of a versatile pest station base shown in FIGURE I;
FIGURE 4 is a bottom perspective view of the base shown in FIGURE 3 with a sectioned portion to show a lower portion of a second insert;
FIGURE 5 is a rear view of the versatile pest station shown in FIGURE 1;
FIGURE 6 is a front perspective view of the versatile pest station shown in FIGURE 1 with an open lid revealing a first insert;
FIGURE 7 is a front perspective view of the first insertion element shown in FIGURE 6;
FIGURE 8 is a side perspective view of the first insert shown in FIGURE 7 with an open lid; FIGURE 9 is an exploded rear perspective view of the first element of
insert shown in FIGURE 7 with an open lid and an inlet mechanism and a removable access member;
FIGURE 10 is a portion of the first insert element shown in FIGURE 7 with the removable access member shown in FIGURE 9 connected thereto;
FIGURE 11 is a front perspective view of the first insertion element shown in FIGURE 7 with removable access members connected thereto;
FIGURE 12 is a rear perspective view of the first insert shown in FIGURE 7 with an open cover and removable entry mechanisms and access members attached thereto;
FIGURE 13 is a rear perspective view of the first insert shown in FIGURE 12 with the removable access members removed;
FIGURE 14 is a front perspective view of the versatile pest station shown in FIGURE 1 with an open lid revealing a second insert;
FIGURE 15 is a cross-sectional view of the second insert positioned at a base of the versatile pest station shown in FIGURE 14;
FIGURE 16 is a front perspective view of the second insertion element shown in FIGURE 14; FIGURE 17 is a front perspective view of the second insert.
shown in FIGURE 14 with pressure traps positioned therein;
FIGURE 18 is an exploded front perspective view of a portion of the second insert shown in FIGURE 14 and a pressure trap;
FIGURE 19 is a bottom view of the pressure trap shown in FIGURE
FIGURE 20 is a front perspective view of the versatile pest station shown in FIGURE 1 with an open lid revealing a third insert;
FIGURE 21 is a front perspective view of the third insertion element shown in FIGURE 20;
FIGURE 22 is a top perspective view of a fourth insert for use with the versatile pest station shown in FIGURE 1; FIGURE 23 is a front perspective view of the insertion element shown.
FIGURE 22 with an open lid;
FIGURE 24 is a top view of the insert shown in FIGURE 22 with the cover removed;
FIGURE 25 is an exploded front perspective view of the insert shown in FIGURE 22; and
FIGURE 26 is an exploded rear perspective view of the insert shown in FIGURE 22.
A versatile pest station with interchangeable inserts constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention is designated by the numerical reference 100 in the drawings.
The versatile pest station 100 includes a compartment 101 that can have a variety of discrete appearances, such as grass, stones, vents, and other items, to blend in with your environment. Compartment 101, shown in FIGURES 1 to 5, includes a base 102 and a lid 124 forming a cavity 137 in which the interchangeable inserts and pests are contained.
The base 102 includes a lower portion 103 and the sides 114 and 117 that interconnect a front wall 107 and a rear wall 111 extending upwardly from the lower portion 103. The front wall 107, sides 114 and 117, and the rear wall 111 forms an opening 120 in a cavity 108 of base 102. The lower portion 103 includes a reservoir 105 next to an intermediate portion of its inner surface within cavity 108. The lower portion of reservoir 105 includes flow openings 122 and an aperture 123 through which a fastener, such as a nail or bolt, may be inserted to secure the base 102 to a surface such as a floor or the floor. A raised platform 106 surrounds the reservoir 105 near the front wall 107 and the sides 114 and 117 and is raised relative to a lower surface 104 of the lower portion 103 and the lower part of the reservoir 105. The sides 114 and 117 include notches. 115 and 118 respectively near the rear wall 111. The inclined passages 116 and 119 provide a ramp from close to the surface and the notches 115 and 118 respectively to the raised platform 106. Between the rear wall 111 and reservoir 105 is a receptacle 121 configured and arranged to maintain maintenance records.
Front wall 107 includes an inwardly extending protrusion 109 toward reservoir 105 and includes a female portion 144 of a locking mechanism 142. Rear wall 111 includes inwardly extending protrusions 112 and 113 toward reservoir 105. The protrusion 112 is close to the connection of the inclined passage 116, the raised platform 106, and the reservoir 105. The protrusion 113 is close to the connection of the inclined passage 119, the raised platform 106, and the reservoir 105. The rear wall 111 is preferably larger than the front wall 107 and includes the openings 111a through which the fasteners, such as nails or screws, may be inserted to secure the rear wall 111a to a surface such as a wall.
Lid 124 includes a top plate 125 and sides 128 and 130 which interconnect a front wall 126 and a rear wall 133. The rear wall 133 is operatively connected to the rear wall 111 of base 102 by a 134, and lid 124 may be hinged around hinge 134 for the purpose of opening and closing lid 124. Front wall 126 includes an inwardly extending protrusion 127 and includes a male portion 143 of the locking mechanism. latch 142 which corresponds to the female portion 144 in the front wall 107 of the base 102. The first side 128 includes a first notch 129 next to the rear wall 133 corresponding to the first notch 115 of the base 102 to form an opening 138 when cover 124 is closed. Second side 130 includes a second notch 131 near the rear wall 133 corresponding to the second notch 118 of base 102 to form an opening 139 when lid 124 is closed. The sides 128 and 130 preferably also include the inwardly and downwardly extending protrusions 132 for the purpose of stabilizing the insertion elements, such as the insertion member 150, between the base 102 and lid 124 when lid 124 is closed. The protrusions 132 also add more resistance to the lid 124.
Base 102 and lid 124 form cavity 137 in which the interchangeable inserts and pests are contained, and first opening 138 and second opening 139 provide access to cavity 137.
A lower surface 104 of the lower portion 103 may be positioned on a surface such as a floor or the floor, and the rear wall 111 may be positioned against a surface such as a wall. A fastener, such as a nail or screw, may be inserted through opening 123 to secure the lower portion 103 to the surface or through openings 111a to secure the rear wall 111 to the wall. Alternatively, housing 101 may be placed in a corner with front walls 107 and 126 facing the corner.
The locking mechanism 142 secures the lid 124 to the base 102, and a key (not
shown) is inserted into the slot in lid 124 to release male portion 143 of female portion 144. Locking mechanism 142, which secures lid 124 to base 102 and secures base 102 to a surface, helps to provide a tamper-resistant enclosure 101. In addition, the size of the openings 138 and 139 minimizes the risk that unwanted pests (ie, pets and children) have access to cavity 137 and its contents.
Compartment 101 may also include a signaling mechanism that indicates when a pest is trapped within compartment 101 or within the insertion element. Such signaling mechanisms may include mechanical means well known in the art. The mechanical means may include a spring-oriented flag that unexpectedly arises when a pest is trapped within the housing 101 or within the insert, thus providing a visual indication near the housing. Electrical media may include sensing pickup devices, transmitters, and receivers that send an alert over the Internet to an email address or send a message to a cell phone.
Compartment 101 is similar to the compartment described in US Patent 5,806,237 by Nelson et al., The disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, and compartment 101 is versatile in that it is configured and distributed. designed to contain a variety of insert elements, such as insert elements 150, 170, 170 'and 300. A first insert element 150, shown in FIGURES 6a9 and 11 to 13, is also versatile in that it includes several inserts. optional configurations intended for use individually or with a bait station such as housing 101. Insert 150 is preferably made from galvanized stainless steel, but can be made from other suitable materials such as plastic. The insert 150 includes a base 151 with a lower plate 152 and a front part 158, sides 153a and 153b, and a rear part 157 extending upward from the lower plate 152. The lower plate 152 includes, preferably six sides, and the sides adjacent to the back 157 do not have upwardly extending walls therefrom, and thus form the openings 168a and 169a between the back 157 and the sides 153a and 153b, respectively. . Near opening 168a and between side 153a and rear 157 is a receptacle 152a consisting of a tab extending upwardly from bottom plate 152 creating an opening in bottom plate 152. Near opening 169a and side 153b there is a receptacle 152b consisting of a tab extending upwardly from the bottom plate 152 creating an opening in the bottom plate 152. Preferably the tabs creating the openings consist of three adjacent sides of a rectangular section a from the lower plate 152 and folded up near the fourth side which is not cut from it. The receptacles 152a and 152b preferably consist of rectangular shaped openings with the longitudinal geometrical axis extending parallel to the sides adjacent to the rear part 157.
Near opening 168a is a first tab 154a and a second tab 155a. The first tab 154a consists of a tab extending outwardly from the side 153a near the connection of the side 153a and the bottom plate 152. The first tab 154a preferably consists of three adjacent sides of a rectangle, the section being longer side from the lower plate 152 and adjacent sides extend from the lower plate 152 on side 153. The fourth side is not cut and is bent outwardly extending from side 153a. The second flap 155a consists of a flap extending upwardly from the lower plate 152 near the connection of the back 157 and the adjacent side. Preferably, the second tab 155a consists of three adjacent sides of a rectangular section from the bottom plate 152. The fourth side is not cut and is folded to extend upwardly from the bottom plate 152. .
Near opening 169a are first tab 154b and second tab 155b. The first tab 154b consists of a tab extending outwardly from side 153b next to the connection of side 153b and bottom plate 152. The second tab consists of a tab extending upwardly from bottom plate 152 near the connection of back 157 and adjacent side. First flap 154b and second flap 155b are similarly created to first flap 154a and second flap 155a. First flap 154a and second flap 155a extend parallel to each other, and first flap 154b and second flap 155b extend approximately approximately the widths of apertures 168a and 169a.
Side 153a includes a receptacle 159a, and side 153b includes a receptacle 159b. The receptacle 159a is close to aperture 168a and is created by making parallel cuts on the side 153a and folding inwardly the side 153a between the cuts. Similarly, receptacle 159b is close to opening 169a and is created by making parallel cuts on side 153b and folding inwardly side 153b between cuts.
A lid 160 includes a top plate 163 and a front 166, sides 164a and 164b, and a rear 165 extending downwardly from top plate 163. Top plate 163 includes six sides corresponding to six sides of the lower plate 152, and the sides adjacent to the back 165 do not have downwardly extending walls thereof and thus form the openings 168b and 169b between the back 165 and the sides 164a and 164b, respectively. . The front part 166 of the cover 160 and the front part 158 of the base 151 are preferably operatively connected to a hinge 161 so that the cover 160 can be hinged around the hinge 161 for opening and closing insert 150. Lid 160 is preferably slightly larger than base 151, such that front 166 and sides 164a and 164b overlap front 158 and sides 153a and 153b of base 151 when lid 160 is closed. Lid 160 may also be a separate liner placed over the top of base 151 rather than pivotally connected to base 151. When lid 160 is closed, lid 160 and base 151 form a cavity 162, and the openings in the base and the lid near the edges 153a and 164a form a first opening 168 in the cavity 162 and the openings in the base and lid near the sides 153b and 164b form a second opening 169 in the cavity - 162.
An optional plurality of openings 156 in the insert 150 allow a visual inspection of pests contained within cavity 162 without the need to open lid 160.
The insert 150 may include an inlet mechanism 194 near openings 168 and 169. The inlet mechanism 194 preferably consists of an inclined plane trap assembly which is well known in the art. Examples of inclined plane trap mounts that can be used are: TIN CAT ™ Repeating Mouse Trap, Model M310, available from Woodstream Corporation of Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA, and the inclined plane trap mounts shown and U.S. Patent Nos. 4,103,448 and US Patent Applications 09 / 729,832, 10 / 196,690, 10 / 383,620 and 10 / 383,737 and are incorporated herein by reference. Although inclined plane trap assemblies are preferred, any suitable device that allows one or more pests into the insertion member 150 and prevents one or more pests from the insertion member 150 may be used.
Each inlet mechanism 194 includes a door 194a through which pests may enter but not exit from cavity 162 near openings 168 and 169. Each side of inlet mechanism 194 near the bottom has a flange extending. out from it. As shown in FIGURE 9, flange 195a corresponds to second flap 155b and flange 195b corresponds to first flap 154b. Similarly, for a second inlet mechanism 194, flange 195a corresponds to first flap 154a and flange 195b corresponds to second flap 155a. The tabs of the first tab 154a and the second tab 155a extend inwardly.
towards each other, and the tabs of the first tab 154b and the second tab 155b extend inward and toward each other, creating channels through which the flanges 195a and 195b of the inlet mechanisms 194 may be sliders to a position of the inlet mechanisms 194 within cavity 162 near openings 168 and 169. The inlet mechanisms 194 may also be tightened in such that flanges 195a and 195b are deformed inwardly to insert into the tabs. If the insert 150 is moved, the tabs hold the inlet mechanisms 194 in position within cavity 162. If desired, the inlet mechanisms 194 can be removed by simply sliding them out through openings 168a and 169a or by tightening them. entering inlets 194 inwardly to deform flanges 195a and 195b inwardly. Optional access member 196a near aperture 168 and access member
196b near opening 169 can be used and are easily connected and disconnected from insert 150. As shown in FIGURE 9, access member 196b includes sides 199a and 199b that interconnect an upper part 197 and a lower part 198 The upper part 197 extends outwardly near opening 169 as a cover to provide some protection to the lower part 198, which also extends outwardly near opening 169. The lower part 198 preferably includes the members of The step, however, includes any climbing aid members, such as a textured ramp, which help pests rise from near the ground or other surface to opening 169. Side 199b includes a side connector 200b extends outwardly from opposite to the side from which the upper part 197 and the lower part 198 extend. As shown in FIGURES 9 and 10, side connector 200b includes a hook type end and is slidably arranged and arranged in receptacle 159b. Lower part 198 includes a lower connector 201 extending outwardly opposite the side from which upper part 197 and lower part 198 extend. As shown in FIGURES 9 and 10, the lower connector 201 includes a Y-shaped end with an upwardly extending hook protrusion 201a and a downwardly extending protrusion 201b from the end. The lower connector 201 is placed under the lower plate 152 and the hook-like protrusion 201a extends upward to engage the receptacle 152b. The hook type end of the side connector 200b engages receptacle 159b and the
hook-type protrusion 201a of lower connector 201 engages receptacle 152b to connect access member 196b to insert 150. In order to disconnect access member 196b from insert 150, side connector 200b is diverted to above to disengage the hook end of receptacle 159b and the lower connector 201 is deflected downward to disengage the hook protrusion of receptacle 152b. The protrusion 201b may be used to shift the lower connector 201 downward. Access member 196a is similarly constructed for use near opening 168 and includes a side connector 200a configured and arranged to slide into receptacle 159a. Alternatively, access members 196a and 196b may be connected using fasteners such as screws. Surfaces 196a and 196b provide many functions, such as helping pests to climb openings 168 and 169, preventing pests from accessing cavity 108 in compartment 101, and preventing contaminants from entering cavities 162 and 108.
There are many optional configurations of insert 150, and insert 150 can be used next to housing 101 or by itself. The insert 150 may be placed within the cavity 108 of the housing 101, which raises the insert 150 relative to the floor or floor, and it is preferable to connect the access members 196a and 196b to the insert 150 with for the purpose of helping rodents get into raised insert 150. Insert insert 150 may include inlet mechanisms 194 so that they become a multiple capture trap assembly allowing more than one pest to be trapped in the insert. In addition, regardless of whether the inlet mechanisms 194 are used, a glue plate or at least one pressure trap may be placed within the cavity 162 of the insert 150 to trap the steel. lesser pests inside the insert 150. In addition, non-toxic and toxic baits and attractive substances may be placed inside the cavity 162 of the insert. insert member 150. Access members 196a and 196b may be disconnected from insert 150 for the purpose of using only insert 150. The shape of insert 150 allows it to be placed against an insert. wall with the backs 157 and 165 close to the wall or placed in a corner with the sides 153a and 153b close to the walls forming the corner. The insert 150 may also include a locking mechanism and be secured to the floor or wall next to a fastener to provide a tamper-resistant device.
A second insert 170 includes a base 171 from which the shoulders 175 extend upwardly near a rear portion 173 and the sides of the base 171 defining a cavity 178 therebetween. A front portion 176 extends outwardly and downwardly from a front portion 172 of base 171 and may include an optional textured surface 176a for the purpose of helping pests rise in cavity 178. A partition 171a extends to from base 171 near an intermediate part of rear part 173 of side 175 toward an intermediate part of front part 172. On each side of partition 171a there is a connecting member 174 extending upwardly from near the rear part 173. Near the upper sides of the sides 175 between the front part 172 and the rear part 173 there are handles 179 extending outwardly therefrom. The lower part of the insert 170 preferably includes the downwardly extending protrusions 187 from the lower proximal part 172 and the anterior portion 176. The protuberances 187 are shown in FIGURES 4; 15 and 18. The protrusions 187 extend into the reservoir cavity 105 and help to prevent the insert 170 from sliding forward off the base 102. The insert 170 is shown in FIGURES 14 to 17.
A pressure trap 180 may be placed within cavity 178 on each side of partition 171a. Although different types of pressure traps may be used, an example of a suitable pressure trap is the SNAP-E ™ trap, product code 102-0-001, manufactured by Kness Mfg. Co., Inc. located in Albia, Iowa, USA. The lower portions of the pressure traps 180 include gaps 181. As shown in FIGURE 19, the connecting members 174 fit within the gaps 181 As shown in FIGURE 18, to help prevent pressure traps 180 from sliding to front off base 171, connecting members 174 are preferably angled upwardly toward rear 173 so that pressure traps 180 can simply slide backwardly along connecting members 174 until the members connecting members 174 fit into the gaps 181. In order to disengage the pressure traps 180 from the connecting member 174, the pressure traps 180 are simply raised upwards. Connection members 174 do not lock pressure traps 180 to base 171 because this reduces the likelihood of activating the other pressure trap when a pressure trap has been activated. If pressure traps are attached to the base, the force of one pressure trap being activated increases the likelihood that the other pressure trap will be activated. As shown in FIGURE 18, an attractive substance 186 may be used in pressure traps 180.
As shown in FIGURE 21, a third insert 170 'is similar to the second insert 170, but includes an opening 179a on each handle 179', a notch 183 on the sides 175 'near the handles 179' aligned with corresponding opening 179a, and an opening 182 below each notch 183. A stem 184 includes a first end 184a and a second end 184b. Second end 184b is bent upwards, outwards, and then downwards relative to first end 184a. First end 184a is configured and arranged to be inserted into opening 182, and second end 184b is configured and arranged to be inserted into notch 183 and opening 179a. The bait 185 is threaded over the first end 184a of the rod 184 and positioned over the rod 184 such that it has a piece of bait 185 on each side of the partition 171a '. Although rod 184 is shown in a horizontal orientation, a rod may be vertically oriented on one or both sides of partition 171a '. For example, a rod may be inserted into an opening at the base of the insert, preferably having compatible threads, and the bait may simply be threaded over the other end of the rod.
Alternatively, the bait may simply be placed on the base on each side of the partition, but then pests could carry the entire bait out of the insertion element. Being threaded over the rod as pests consume the bait, it provides pest manifestation. Alternatively, a connecting member 177, consisting of a protrusion-like protrusion extending upwardly from the base 171 near the front portion 172 and the front portion 176 as shown in FIGURES and 21, may be used to prevent the traps. the bait may slide forward off the base 171. Similarly, a glue plate may be placed on the base inside the cavity, as may water and one or two pressure traps.
A fourth insert 300 is shown in FIGURES 22-26 and is similar to insert 150. Because these insert elements are similar, only significant differences of insert 300 will be described herein. . The insert 300 includes access members 396a and 396b with openings 312a and 312b respectively through which the fasteners 311 are inserted to lock them to the base 351 next to the openings 368a and 369a. The upper portions 397a and 397b are secured near the fasteners 313 to the lid 360 by inserting the fasteners 313 through the openings 314a and 314b in the lid 360 near the openings 368b and 369b. If it is desired to use only the insert 300, the access members 396a and 396b may be removed simply by removing the fasteners 311. Optionally, the upper portions 397a and 397b may also be simply removed. by removing the fasteners 313.
Insertion 300 also includes inlet mechanisms 394 with flanges 395a and 395b that slide slidably into base 351 by sliding into brackets 316a and 316b mounted to base 351 near openings 368a and 369a. The brackets 316a and 316b are rectangular plate members with opposing upwards sides, thus creating a channel through which the input mechanisms 394 are slid. The folded sides 317a and 317b of brackets 316a and 316b engage flanges 395a and 395b of inlet mechanisms 394 as shown in FIGURES 23 and 24.
A locking mechanism 342, similar to locking mechanism 142, secures lid 360 to base 351. Base 351 includes a female portion 344 configured and arranged to receive a male portion 343 connected to lid 360. also a shield 345 to cover 360 for protecting male portion 343 from contact with pests contained within cavity 362. Compartment 101 may be used with any of these inserts. For the insert 150, as shown in FIGURE 6, the rear portions 157 and 165 of the insert 150 are positioned close to the protrusions 112 and 113 of the back wall 111 of the base 102 and the front portions 158 and 166 of insert element 150 are positioned close to protrusion 109 of front wall 107 of base 102. Access members 196a and 196b are positioned near inclined passages 119 and 116, respectively. The raised platform 106 lifts the base 151 of the inserter 150 relative to the floor or other surface, and the inclined passages 116 and 119 or the underside 198 of the access members 196a and 196b (if used) allow the pest to rise up to raised base 151. If access members 196a and 196b are not used, the inclined passages 116 and 119 may be textured. When lid 124 of housing 101 is closed, protrusions 132 are close to lid 160 of insert member 150, and may contact lid 160 so as to insert insert 150 between base 102 and cap 124 to prevent insert 150 from moving too vertically within cavity 137. Protrusions 109, 112 and 113 prevent insert 150 from moving too vertically within cavity 137. Pests may have access to insert member cavity 150 entering openings 138 and 139 up to inclined passages 116 and 119 or to lower parts 198 of access members 196a and 196b (if used), through ports 194a of inlet mechanisms 194 (if used), and into cavity 162. The bait, glue plates, pressure traps, and other devices may be positioned within cavity 162.
Similarly, for insert 300, the rear portions of base 351 and lid 360 also include a protruding portion that fits between the protuberances 112 and 113, and also help to prevent lateral movement of the insert. - section 300 inside the cavity 137.
For the insert 170, as shown in FIGURES 14 and 15, the knobs 179 may be used to place the insert 170 in and lift the insert 170 out of the cavity 137 of the housing 101. The post part 173 is positioned proximate to the back wall 111 between the protrusions 112 and 113 of the housing 101, and the protrusions 112 and 113 include curved surfaces 112a and 113a corresponding to the curved corners of the sides 175. The front portion 176 is positioned proximate to the protrusion 109, and front portion 176 prevents pests from accessing reservoir cavity 105a under insertion member 170. Insertion element 170 'similarly fits into compartment 101 as shown in FIGURE 20.
The versatile pest station includes a compartment that holds various inserts, including traps or monitoring devices. Suitable capture devices include single traps, multiple capture traps, pressure traps, glue plates, drowning traps, electrocution traps, live traps, snares, and other capture devices that will be recognized by - The individuals skilled in the art. Suitable monitoring devices include food-based blocks made without pesticide-active ingredients, IR detectors, motion detectors, sound detectors, mechanical pickup plates and other monitoring devices that will be recognized by those skilled in the art. . The inserts may also or adversely contain pesticide bait or baits.
The inserts are desirably easily installed and removed from a bait station without the need for tools. The insert elements desirably include a housing, a base, a mounting plate, a shoe or other surface that is compatible with a complementary reservoir, platform, bracket, shoe, mechanical obstacle, crimping, closure. , receptacle or other receiving facility in the station compartment to enable the inserts to be properly mounted and oriented in the station compartment without being susceptible to loose or incorrect installation.
For example, the inserts may be adapted to fit into an existing station enclosure, such as the CHECKPOINT ™ bait station available from Ecolab Inc. or stations available from other suppliers. The inserts or their mounting surfaces are desirably configured such that the inserts may also be autonomous as a potential internal trap or monitoring device when placed on a floor or other horizontal surface, without being susceptible to tilting, turning, or other misalignment when in use. The inserts may be equipped with optional covers. Covers or inserts may include an additional lock that serves to keep the inserts closed or to lock them in the station compartments. CHECKPOINT ™ bait station, which consists of a plastic bait station
D-shaped, it desirably has rounded edges to discourage chewing and a hinged or removable lid for easy access. Desirably, the bait station is also equipped with a lock that serves to control such access. Pest entrances are located on opposite sides of the station, preferably near an edge or wall.
Various inserts can be used next to the CHECKPOINT ™ bait station. A first insert may be a "box" structure with a coating that can be completely removed from the insert when the bait station lid has been removed. Two mousetraps are placed inside the insertion element, and the insertion element has readily removable through boards which provide a path for pests to rise to the insertion level. A second insert may be similar to the first insert but has a hinge that connects the liner to the base.
Both the first and second insertion elements may, if desired, be autonomous (e.g. outside the bait station) to act as an internal trap. When installed in the bait station, the inserts are desirably raised above the bait station inlet and thus have better protection against the entry of weather conditions and the permanence of water near the bait inlet. bait station than it would if the inserts were at the entry level. When the bait station is closed, the inserts are not accessible by larger, unwanted pests, animals and children.
A third insertion element, which is also box-shaped, may contain a multi-capture trap with two one-way entry tunnels. The perforations allow an observer to determine if the trap contains any pests without opening the insert. Optionally removable steps are provided to guide pests to the insertion element. Optionally removable shields obstruct open areas inside the bait station and prevent pests from moving around the insert.
A fourth insert may be a tray-like container on which the pressure traps may be positioned, on which the bait may be positioned, or on which a bait rod may be mounted.
The inserts may be any convenient size. The box-type inserts can be about 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) deep by 12 inches (30.48 cm) wide and 2.25 ”(5.71 cm) high. Insertion can be made from a variety of materials including plastic, wood, paper and metal, with a metal foil being preferred.
Insertion elements can be evaluated in one or more test facilities. Candidate testing facilities should be checked for pest activity around the outside of the facility. Existing CHECKPOINT ™ bait stations in the facility can be used to house the various inserts, and one or two CHECKPOINT ™ bait stations equipped with DETEX ™ pesticide blocks can be used for monitoring purposes. For monitoring rats and mice, stations should be located around waste receptacles. Active baits should be removed from the remaining stations in and around the facility and replaced with DETEX ™ blocks over the duration of the evaluation. All stations and their configurations can be identified on an equipment location diagram. The stations should be inspected weekly. Multi-trap indoor traps can be positioned at all entry points to the facility and inspected at intervals for the purpose of assessing pest prevention in the test facility. A count of the number of pressed pests, their length and species should be adopted at CHECKPOINT ™ bait stations and in indoor multi-catch traps. A count of the number of stations or indoor multi-catch traps that have a lost catch (released pressure trap, hair glue plate, etc.) should also be used. Other flocking activities at stations or multi-trap indoor traps (eg excrement, bites on DETEX ™ blocks, etc.) can also be monitored. A similar facility close to the test facility can be evaluated for comparative and subjective observations. This similar installation should not have CHECKPOINT ™ bait stations with multipurpose inserts, but can serve as a control showing the relative activity of pests in the vicinity. A record can also be provided of user interface factors such as the time it takes to serve an insert, ease of use, damage, and so on.
The foregoing descriptive report, examples and data provide a complete description of the manufacture and use of the composition of the invention. Since many embodiments of the invention may be constructed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the invention is present in the appended claims set forth hereinbelow.
1. Versatile pest station for use with interchangeable inserts, characterized in that it comprises: a housing including a base, a lid, and an opening, the base and lid forming a cavity, wherein the opening provides access to the cavity, wherein the base has a lower surface and is configured and arranged to be securely mounted to a surface; a locking mechanism integrating the base with the lid; a first insert element arranged and arranged to fit within the cavity, the first insert element including an inlet mechanism; a second insertion element configured and arranged to fit within the cavity, the second insertion element including a pressure trap; and wherein the first insert and the second insert are interchangeable for individual use with the housing, the first insert and the second insert being raised relative to the bottom surface of the base.
Versatile pest station according to claim 1, characterized in that the first insert includes a glue plate next to the inlet mechanism.
Versatile pest station according to claim 1, characterized in that the second insertion element includes a bait near the pressure trap.
Versatile pest station according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing includes a signaling mechanism which provides an indication when a pest is trapped within the compartment.
Versatile pest station according to claim 1, characterized in that the first insertion element further comprises: an insertion compartment including an insertion base, an insertion cap, and a insertion, wherein the insertion base and insertion cap form an insertion cavity configured and arranged to contain a pest, the insertion opening providing access to the insertion cavity; an inlet mechanism near the insertion opening, wherein the inlet mechanism allows entry into the insertion cavity and prevents outflow of the insertion cavity; an access member releasably connectable to the insertion compartment near the insertion opening; and wherein the insertion compartment may be used individually by separating the access member from the insertion compartment and the insertion compartment may be used adjacent to the pest station by placing the insertion compartment within the station cavity. .
Versatile pest station according to claim 1, characterized in that the second insertion element further comprises: an insertion compartment configured and arranged to fit into the interior of the station cavity; whereas the insertion compartment has an insertion base, sides, and an anterior portion, the insertion base having an anterior and a rear part, the insertion base and the sides forming an insertion cavity being whereas the anterior portion allows access to the insertion cavity, the insertion base being angled from proximal to the proximal portion and close to the rear portion and including a connecting member; and a first pressure trap and a second pressure trap positioned within the insertion cavity and releasably held in position by the connecting member, with the connecting member preventing the first pressure trap and the The second pressure trap slides off the insertion base, with releasable connections between the first and second pressure trap and the connecting member reducing the activation of the second pressure trap when the first pressure arm is activated.
7. Insertion element intended for use with a pest station, the pest station comprising a station compartment having a station cavity, CHARACTERIZED by the fact that: an insert compartment including a base, a lid and an aperture, wherein the base and lid form an insertion cavity configured and arranged to contain a pest, the aperture providing access to the insertion cavity; an inlet mechanism close to the aperture, the inlet mechanism allowing entry into the insertion cavity and preventing outflow of the insertion cavity; an access member releasably connectable to the insertion compartment near the opening; and wherein the insertion compartment may be used individually by separating the access member from the insertion compartment and the insertion compartment may be used adjacent to the pest station by placing the insertion compartment within the station cavity. .
Insertion element according to claim 7, characterized in that the insertion compartment includes a plurality of openings which provide a visual indication of a pest contained within the cavity without opening the lid.
Inserter according to claim 7, characterized in that a glue plate is positioned within the cavity near the inlet mechanism.
Insertion element according to claim 7, characterized in that the access member is secured to the insertion compartment when the insertion compartment is placed within the station cavity.
Inserter according to Claim 7, characterized in that the inlet mechanism is removable.
12. Insertion element intended for use with a pest station, wherein the pest station includes a station compartment provided with a station cavity, FEATURED by: to fit into the interior of the station cavity, with the insert housing having a base, laterals, and an anterior portion, the base having an anterior and a posterior portion, the base and the The lateral sections form an insertion cavity, with the anterior portion allowing access to the insertion cavity, the base being angled from proximal to proximal to the rear and including a connecting member; and a first pressure trap and a second pressure trap positioned within the insertion cavity and releasably held in position by the connecting member, with the connecting member preventing the first pressure trap and the The second pressure trap slides off the base, and the releasable connections between the first and second pressure trap and the connecting member reduce the activation of the second pressure trap when the first pressure trap is activated.
Insertion element according to claim 12, characterized in that the connecting member consists of an upward protrusion from the base in a gap in the first and second pressure trap.
Inserter according to claim 12, characterized in that the connecting member consists of a cap next to the front portion.
Insertion element according to Claim 12, characterized in that it further comprises a bait within the insertion cavity.
Insertion element according to claim 12, wherein the first and second pressure traps are removed from the insertion cavity, characterized in that it further comprises a rod to which the bait is connected and that the rod is connected to the insertion compartment and the bait is within the insertion cavity.
Inserter according to claim 16, characterized in that the rod is connected to the sides of the insertion compartment.
18. A method of exchanging insertion elements in a pest station, characterized by the fact that it comprises: unlocking a locking mechanism integrating a cover with a pest station base; open the lid; removing a first insertion element from a cavity of the pest station, wherein the first insertion element includes an inlet mechanism; placing a second insertion element into the pest station cavity, wherein the second insertion element includes a first pressure trap and a second pressure trap; close the lid; and locking the locking mechanism to integrate the lid with the base.
A method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises securing the base to a surface, thereby making the tamper station inviolable when the lid and base are integral with the locking mechanism. .
A method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises using the first insertion element separately from the pest station.
Method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises placing a glue plate inside the first insertion element next to the input mechanism.
A method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises placing the bait within the second insertion element next to the first pressure trap and the second pressure trap.
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