Automated pest-trapping device
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1. A pest-trapping device comprising:
- (a) a frame;
(b) a catch mechanism sized to fully cover the frame, wherein the catch mechanism is movable between a first position and a second position;
(c) an optical sensor for detecting presence of a pest; and
(d) an actuator for moving the catch mechanism from the first position to the second position in response to the optical sensor detecting presence of a pest.
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Abstract
A pest-trapping device includes a frame, a catch mechanism sized to fully cover the frame, an actuator, and an optical sensor operatively connected to the actuator for detecting presence of a pest. The actuator moves the catch mechanism from a first position and a second position.
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1. A pest-trapping device comprising:
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(a) a frame; (b) a catch mechanism sized to fully cover the frame, wherein the catch mechanism is movable between a first position and a second position; (c) an optical sensor for detecting presence of a pest; and (d) an actuator for moving the catch mechanism from the first position to the second position in response to the optical sensor detecting presence of a pest. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An automated device for trapping pests, the automated device comprising:
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(a) a frame pivotable between a first position and a second position; (b) a net positioned within the frame; (c) an infrared (IR) system for detecting presence of a pest and creating a first signal when the presence of a pest is detected; (d) a latch mechanism for maintaining the frame in the first position and for releasing the frame from the first position in response to the first signal from the IR system; and (e) a bias force for driving the frame from the first position to the second position when the latch mechanism releases the frame. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of trapping pests comprising:
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(a) transmitting a continuous optical beam between a transmitter and a receiver; (b) releasing a latch mechanism in response to a disruption in the optical beam; and (c) covering an area with a catch mechanism upon release of the latch mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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