Method and apparatus for repelling insects
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1. A method for repelling insects comprising the step of passing an electrical current through an element so as to generate only far infra-red electro-magnetic waves, said waves being between 50 microns and 1000 microns in length.
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The specification discloses an apparatus and method for repelling insects through the generation of only far infrared electro-magnetic waves in the range 50 microns to 1000 microns in length.
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1. A method for repelling insects comprising the step of passing an electrical current through an element so as to generate only far infra-red electro-magnetic waves, said waves being between 50 microns and 1000 microns in length.
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2. An apparatus for repelling insects comprising:
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(a) means for emitting only far infrared electromagnetic waves between 50 microns and 1000 microns in length; (b) reflector means attached to said generator means for focusing the electromagnetic waves in a desired direction; and (c) support means attached to the reflector for locating the reflector and attached emitter at a desirable position. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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