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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 19, 1992
Filed:
May. 02, 1990
Applicant:
Inventors:
Charles W Carr, Edgewater, MD (US);
Douglas M Kolodny-Hirsch, Fells Point, MD (US);
Assignee:
Crop Genetics International Corporation, Hanover, MD (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
119-65 ;
Abstract
This invention discloses a new apparatus for the rearing of insects and the production of insect related products, primarily insect viruses and parasites commonly used for the control of insect pests. The apparatus comprises an environmental control system, a sealed enclosure consisting of a hood and a base, and a system of vertically supported food leaves. The method of use is also disclosed. Use of this apparatus and method affords savings in labor and supplies.