An Improved Device for Catching Flies and the like Insects.

摘要

26,709. Foster, W., and Anderson, H. Nov. 24. Reel holders and cases.-Relates to a holder and case for a reel suitable for a fly trap of the type in which a sticky strip is used. The holder is formed of a strip B o,f metal, cardboard, &c. bent to form two uprights and a base, the reel A being either fixed to or loose on its axis. The holder is fixed to the case D, which is shown partly unfolded to form a tray beneath the suspended strip. The case is formed of two strips D, D', or a stamping of similar shape, to which is attached a piece F of flexible material as paper or canvas. The case when folded is fastened by a tongue d and slots d1 or by a band or other means. In a modification, the tray is fixed to the top of the holder and folds downwards.