Distribution System for Vermin Control Composition

The present invention relates to a distribution system for a fluid vermin control composition comprising a pipe system disposed in a building by which it is meant the pipe system is both embedded in the ceiling and the walls of the building as well as being placed around the outer foundation of the building below ground level. The pipe is operatively connected to apparatus for automatically and periodically delivering a fluid vermin control composition through the pipe. Distribution members are provided in the pipe for releasing the fluid from the pipe.

The means for automatically and periodically delivering a fluid to the pipe in one embodiment comprises pressurizing apparatus operatively connected to a reservoir for containing a fluid vermin control composition, the pipe leading out of the reservoir. Automatic timing apparatus is operatively connected to the pressurizing apparatus turning the pressurizing apparatus off and on at measured time intervals.

In another embodiment, a dispensing control device is positioned intermediate the reservoir and the pipe and is operatively connected to the automatic timing apparatus for regulating the flow of a fluid vermin control composition from the reservoir to the pipe, when the automatic timing apparatus turns the pressurizing apparatus off and on.

The distribution apparatus in one embodiment comprises a plurality of discharge openings along the length of the pipe.

The pressurizing apparatus may comprise a pump whereas the dispensing control apparatus may comprise an automatic valve. In one embodiment, the pump comprises an electric pump whereas the automatic valve comprises a solenoid valve and the automatic timing apparatus comprises an automatic electric switch for automatically and periodically switching an electric current into the electric pump and the solenoid valve.

Vermin control apparatus disposed in a building is disclosed in the prior art U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,793,762 Stains; 3,602,248 Peacock; 3,513,586 Meyer, et al.; 3,676,949 Ramsey; 3,330,062 Carter; 3,209,485 Griffin; 3,151,746 Reustele, et al. and 2,981,025 Woodson.

The prior art discloses the dispensing of fluid vermin control compositions throughout buildings and along the outer wall below ground level by means of pipes; however, the applications of the vermin control composition although facilitated by the pipes disposed about and beneath the outer walls of buildings is not efficient, and in many instances excessive amounts of the vermin control composition are used in order to obtain a long lasting effect and to minimize the amount of time and labor in charging the system with a fluid vermin control composition and dispensing it throughout the distribution system. The use of large quantities of vermin control compositions although beneficial in minimizing or eliminating this type of pest from a building is attended110000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000