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Termite acoustic detection

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  • US 7,271,706 B2
  • Filed: 10/07/2003
  • Issued: 09/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An acoustical sensor for detection of insect infestation in a residential structure comprising:

  • (a) a sealed chamber including internal sensor components, said internal sensor components comprising;

    a diaphragm configured to detect structure-borne sound;

    a means to mechanically amplify the sound produced by said diaphragm;

    a means to receive airborne sound and to convert said sound to an electrical signal wherein said sealed chamber is configured to maintain signal integrity; and

    (b) a detection member having a proximal and a distal end, said proximal end contacting said diaphraam and said distal end configured to be inserted into a potential infestation site without damaging said residential structure.

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