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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 30, 1996
Charles L Urso, Waltham, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A device for snatching arthropods and debris includes means for rotatably supporting a tape roll (20) having a sticky surface. First and second tape supports (8 and 33) support a span of the tape therebetween. Arthropods and debris are snatched on the sticky surfaced span wherein the tape can yield into space between the supports to avoid crushing the arthropods. A pivotally supported tape cutter (36) is provided for cutting off used tape portions. Guards (18) extending beyond the tape supports prevent the tape from contacting and sticking to smooth surfaces from which target arthropods may be snatched. A spring (29) urges the tape roll to rotate in a winding direction for yieldingly holding the tape span taut. A telescopically extendible handle (45) is connected for conveniently using the device in various applications. An adapter (50) having a resilient pad can be positioned so that the tape span is cushioned by the pad to conform to irregular surfaces of garments, upholstery, and carpets.