Title: Apparatus for electrically exterminating insects

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically exterminating insects comprises first and second perforated electrically conductive elements supported in a mutually spaced relationship by insulators which are in turn supported on opposed top and bottom walls. A perforated side wall extends between the top and bottom walls and cooperates therewith to form a protective housing enclosing the first and second conductive elements. The top wall has an access opening therein leading to an interior chamber surrounded by the first conductive element. A carrier having at least one fluorescent light source mounted thereon is detachably mounted on the top wall with the light source protruding through the access opening into the aforesaid interior chamber. The light source and the first and second electrically conductive elements are connected to an electrical power cord by electrical components mounted on both the carrier and the top wall. A protective cover is detachably mounted in an operative position overlying the aforesaid electrical components.

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Inventors: De Yoreo, Sal G. (Andover, MA, US)

Application Number: 809971
Filing Date: 1977-06-28
Publication_date: 1980-01-08
Assignee: Automatic Radio Mfg. Co., Inc. (Melrose, MA)
Primary Class(es): 43/112 43/113, D22/120
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US Patent Ref:

1848614	Mar, 1932	Folmer	43/112.
1936468	Nov, 1933	Folmer	43/112.
3823506	Jul, 1974	Iannini	43/112.
3894351	Jul, 1975	Iannini	43/112.
3950886	Apr, 1976	Newhall	43/112.
3986292	Oct, 1976	Klebanoff	43/112.
4121371	Oct, 1978	Kaphengst	43/112.

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Primary Examiner: Godici, Nicholas P.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Thompson, Birch, Gauthier & Samuels