IP Library Granted Patent US 7,401,436
Granted Patent B2
US 7,401,436 · App. 10/590,837 · Granted Jul 22, 2008

Flying insect capture and monitoring system

Assignee: Cesco Co., Ltd.
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Patent No.
US 7,401,436
App. No.
10/590,837
Granted
Jul 22, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

There is provided a capturing apparatus for capturing flying insects, comprising: a UV lamp; a birdlime cartridge; a birdlime configured to be wound to the birdlime cartridge; and a means for winding the birdlime at a variable speed.

Claims (14)

1. A capturing apparatus for capturing flying insects, comprising:

a UV light;

a birdlime cartridge;

a birdlime configured to be wound to the birdlime cartridge; and

a winding means configured to wind the birdlime at a variable speed

a camera to provide image signal data of a surface of the birdlime;

a controller to control a speed of the winding means based on the image signal data of the camera; and

a monitoring system to inform a controlling condition of the flying insects by sending the image signal data of the camera to a system located in a remote place.

2. The capturing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the camera senses an intensity of the surface image of the birdlime on which the flying insects are captured, and the controller controls the winding means to wind the birdlime faster or slower according to an amount of the captured flying insects based on the intensity.

3. The capturing apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a display means for displaying information related to a replacement timing of the birdlime.

4. The capturing apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a means for determining a replacement timing of the birdlime.

5. The capturing apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the means for deciding the replacement timing of the birdlime comprises a means for deciding a wound length or a remaining length of the birdlime.

6. The capturing apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said capturing apparatus is enclosed by a cover, wherein a part of the cover is fabricated from a transparent material.

7. The capturing apparatus according to claim 6 wherein another part of the cover is generally directed downward when the capturing apparatus is installed, said another part of the cover being fabricated from an opaque material.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 2, 2008
From: CHYUN, CHAN HYUK
To: CESCO CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 021026/0203 →
Priority Claims (1)
KR 10-2004-0013761 · Feb 28, 2004 · national
Continuity (1)
Related Publication 20070169401A1 · Jul 26, 2007