PH12016000385A1 - Termite proofing system for preventing subterranean termites - Google Patents

Abstract

A termite proofing system (100) for delivering a termite control chemical solution to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites includes a piping arrangement (102) having a number of pipes connected together using a number of pipe connecting means, at least one dispenser (104) attached to the pipes to dispense the termite control substance to a sub-floor area of the building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites and at least one injection means (106) for injecting the termite control substance to the piping arrangement (102). The piping arrangement (102) is attached to an inner perimeter, outer perimeter, a number ofbeams and an area inside the inner perimeter of a foundation of the building structure using at least one non-corrosive attachment means. The dispensers (104) attached to the piping arrangement (102) arranged on the inner perimeter, outer perimeter, the beams and the area inside the inner perimeter of the foundation for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil beneath the foundation of the building structure.

Description

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The present invention is directed to a system to exterminate and control subterranean - termites and other subterranean pests inhabiting a subterranean area surrounding or in i close proximity to a building structure. The system includes a number of pipes forming a o channel for passing a termite control chemical solution, a number of dispensers for - dispensing the termite control chemical solution to the soil at the foundation of the = building structure and an injection point or inlet for injecting the termite control chemical - solution to the pipes. The dispensers are positioned at suitable locations and are wo configured to effectively deliver the termite control chemical solution to the soil at the = foundation of the building structure without getting clogged by the subterranean soil and - dirt. The present system for control subterranean termites can be used with any type of building foundations such as, but not limited to, raft foundation, strip footing, Isolated ee, ee footing, strap footing etc.

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a termite proofing system (100) for delivering a termite control chemical solution to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The termite proofing system (100) for delivering at least one termite control substance to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites includes a piping arrangement (102) having a number of pipes" connected together using a number of pipe connecting — at least one dispenser (104) attached to the pipes to dispense the termite control substance to a sub-floor area of the building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites and at least one injection means (106) for injecting the termite control substance to the piping arrangement (102). The pipes used in the termite proofing system (100) are plastic conduits or other non-corrosive pipes made from materials including copper or other oo 8 polymers.

The piping arrangement (102) is formed by connecting the individual pipes ~ using the pipe connecting means such as elbows, T-joints and other pipe connecting - means commonly used in plumbing.

The piping arrangement (102) having the attached - pipes can be positioned at an inner perimeter, outer perimeter, a number of beams in the o foundation and one or more area side the inner perimeter of a foundation of the. be building structure.

The dispensers (104) connected to the piping arrangement (102) are - arranged at the inner perimeter, outer perimeter, to the beams and the area inside the = inner perimeter of the foundation of the building structure.

The dispensers (104) are in - fluid communication with the piping arrangement (102) for efficient distribution of the . termite control substance on the soil beneath the foundation.

In some instances, the pipes are installed on the inner perimeter of a raft foundation to form the continuous piping arrangement (102) to distribute the termite control substance.

The dispensers (104) are arranged at the inner perimeter, outer perimeter and the at least one area inside the inner perimeter of the raft foundation of the building structures.

The dispensers (104). are inserted into the soil beneath the raft foundation of the building structures through a plurality of holes made on the raft foundation for efficient distribution of the termite control substance.

In some other instances, the pipes are attached to a pair of opposite sides of the beams of a footing type foundation and firmly attached to the beams using at least one non-corrosive attachment means to form the continuous piping arrangement (102). The dispensers (104) are arranged at the inner perimeter, outer perimeter and the pair of sides of the plurality of beams of the footing type foundations of the building structures for efficient distribution of the termite control substance to an area near the perimeter and beams of the foundation.

Further the dispensers (104) are attached to the continuous piping arrangement (102) at desired distances for uniform and effective

Co : 9 delivery of the termite control substance to the soil beneath the foundation including the - soil near the pair of sides of the beams of the foundation. . ol

In some embodiments, for a footing type of foundation, the piping arrangements (102) a are attached to the both vertical sides of each beam of the foundation using at least one oo attachment means such as, but not limited to, non-corrosive clips, and other non- - corrosive attachment means. In some embodiments, the piping arrangement (102) is co provided as a continuous attachment of pipes with at least one inlet opening for = connecting with the injection means (106) for injecting the termite control substance to - the piping arrangement (102). In a yet another embodiment, the piping arrangement (102) is provided as a continuous attachment of pipes for each section of the foundation, such as kitchen area, bathroom area, etc., and each piping arrangement (102) is provided with at least one inlet opening for connecting with the injection means (106) for injecting the termite control substance to each of the piping arrangements (102). In some embodiments, the dispensers (104) are arranged on the pair of sides of the beams of the footing type foundation in an altenate and non-aligned fashion for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil at the pair of sides of the beam.

FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of a termite proofing system (100) attached to the outer perimeter, inner perimeter and beams of the foundation of the building structure for effectively delivering the termite control chemical solution to the soil near the foundation beams of the building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The termite attacks are from the soil beneath the floor of a building structure and it climbs through the walls of the building structure to reach the top of the floor level. The termites should be prevented

) | 10 pe before reaching the top of the floor level of the building structure for ensuring long life - of the building structure and the furniture equipment placed inside the building. The ~ present termite proofing system (100) prevents the termite attacks from the subfloor level - of the building. The present termite proofing system (100) prevents the termites from . reaching the walls of the building structure by dispensing the termite control chemical - solution to the soil through the dispensers (104) provided near the beams of the footing " type foundation and near the desired locations at the raft foundation. For the footing type @ foundation, the piping arrangements (102) are provided at the inner and outer perimeter 5 of the foundation beams and on the pair of sides of each of the beams of the foundation and the dispensers (104) are arranged on the pair of sides of each of the beams of the foundation in a non-aligned fashion, alternately, for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil at the pair of sides of the beams. The dispensers (104) are attached to the piping arrangement (102) using the pipe connecting means such as T- foints for delivering the termite control chemical solution.

FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the dispensers (104) of the termite proofing system (100) attached to the beams of the foundation of the building structure for effectively delivering the termite control chemical solution to the soil near the foundation beams of the building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The dispensers (104) are attached to the continuous piping arrangement (102) at desired distances for uniform and effective delivery of the termite control substance to the soil near the beams of the foundation. In some instances, the dispensers (104) are attached to the continuous piping arrangement (102) at small distances for delivering more quantities of termite control substance to the soil beneath the building areas such as bathrooms, kitchen, etc., where the termites are

Co | 11 most likely to come up through the walls. Hence the dispensers (104) can be attached to ~ the continuous piping arrangement (102) at equal distances or at any desired distance - based on the requirement. Further each dispenser (104) is provided with plastic filters hE and bearings for preventing blocking of at least one outlet of the dispenser (104) by the Ek subterranean soil and dirt. The dispensers (104) are attached to the continuous piping & arrangement (102) and the termite control substance dispensing end of each dispenser - (104) is pointed in a downward direction for effectively delivering the termite control = substance to the soil beneath the beams and around the beams of the foundation. 5

The injection means (106) is attached to one or more positions of the continuous piping arrangement (102) for injecting the termite control substance or the termite control chemical solution to the piping arrangement (102). The inlet portion of the injection means (106) is positioned above the foundation of the building structure and attached to an exterior wall of the building structure. The inlet portion of the injection means (106) . is attached to an inlet of the piping arrangement (102) using pipe connecting means such as T-joints for delivering the termite control substance through the dispensers (104). The injection means (106) is positioned above the foundation of the building structure and attached to the exterior wall or interior wall or any portion of the building or at a desired location of the building structure at a desired height for attaching the termite control substance or the termite control chemical solution feed using pipes. The injection means (106) is provided with an external attachment for covering inlet holes of the injection means (106). The external attachment to the injection means (106) has durable a copper attachment part for covering the inlet holes of the injection means (106). The copper attachment part prevents others from opening the injection means (106) and prevents children and others from coming into contact with the chemical solution. A user can oo ' 12 remove the inlet holes of the injection means (106) using specialized tools for feeding - the termite control substance into the piping arrangement (102) for delivering it through ~ the dispensers (104). =

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart showing the steps for effectively delivering the termite control : chemical solution to the soil near the footing type foundation beams of the building ” structure using the present termite proofing system (100) for effectively preventing © subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The ¢ method of installing a termite proofing system (100) for delivering at least one termite control substance to a footing type foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites includes the steps of attaching a plurality of pipes of ~~ desired dimensions to an outer perimeter, inner perimeter and a pair of sides of the beams of the footing type foundation of the building structure using at least one attachment means to form a continuous piping arrangement (102) and attaching a plurality of dispensers (104) to the continuous piping arrangement (102) on the pair of sides of the beams of the foundation to effectively dispense the termite control substance to a sub-floor area of the building structure. The dispensers (104) are arranged on the pair of sides of the beams of the foundation in a desired order such as in an aligned or a non-aligned fashion for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil near the pair of sides of the beam and attaching at least one injection means (106) to an inlet of the continuous piping arrangement (102) for injecting the termite control substance to the piping arrangement (102). The injection means (106) is positioned above the foundation of the building structure and attached to a wall of the building structure and the inlet hole of the injection means (106) is covered using an external attachment means including a copper covering. The dispensers (104) arranged on the pair

Lo 13 of sides of the beams of the foundation provide a uniform distribution of the termite ~ control substance on the soil near the pair of sides of the beam for preventing the i termites. ol

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart showing the steps for effectively delivering the termite control “ chemical solution to the soil beneath the raft foundation of the building structure using ol the present termite proofing system (100) for effectively preventing subterranean = termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The method of installing a termite proofing system (100) for delivering at least one termite control - substance to the soil beneath the raft foundation of the building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites includes the steps of attaching the pipes of desired dimensions to an outer perimeter, inner perimeter and at desired locations within the ; inner perimeter of the raft foundation. The pipes are laid within the inner perimeter of the raft foundation are routed through desired locations for effective distribution of the termite control chemical solution. The dispensers (104) are positioned inside a number of holes made on the desired locations on the raft foundation. The dispensers (104) are arranged in a desired order such as in an aligned or a non-aligned fashion for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil beneath the raft foundation. Then the injection means (106) are attached to the inlets of the continuous piping arrangement (102) for injecting the termite control substance to the piping arrangement (102). The injection means (106) is positioned above the foundation of the building structure and attached to a wall of the building structure and the inlet hole of the injection means (106) is covered using an external attachment means including a copper covering. The dispensers (104) provide a uniform distribution of the termite control substance on the soil near the desired locations or throughout the soil beneath the foundation for

Co 14 preventing the termites. Further the termite proofing system (100) having the piping ~ arrangement (102), the dispensers (104) and the injection means (106) can be attached to 5 foundation beams of newly constructing buildings and existing building structures at low ” cost. = ; :

Further the termite proofing system (100) having the piping arrangement (102), the dispensers (104) and the injection means (106) can be installed at the foundation of “= newly constructing buildings and existing building structures. For existing building structures the termite proofing system (100) can be installed at minimum cost by drilling - through the floors near the walls of the building structure to provide the dispensers (104) and connecting the dispensers using the pipes to form the piping arrangement (102) of the termite proofing system (100). After installing the dispensers (104) and the piping arrangement (102), the injection means (106) for supplying the termite control chemical substance can be installed at a desired location of the building. The piping arrangement (102) and the dispensers (104) can be provided interior to the building and to exterior of the building for effective protection of the building from termite attacks. The holes on the floor can be permanently covered or can be covered using caps with same design and color matching the flooring of the building. This enables easy maintenance of the termite proofing system (100) if necessary.

In an alternate embodiment, the termite proofing system (100) is attached with an electronic flow measurement sensor for monitoring a rate of flow of the termite control i) a substance through the piping arrangement (102) and the dispensers (104). The electronic flow measurement sensor measures the rate of delivery of the termite control substance through the dispensers (104). This helps to ensure the proper delivery of the termite

Co 15 control substance through the dispensers (104) to the subterranean area of a building ~ structure. The electronic flow measurement sensor is provided with a flow meter RY provided near the injection means (106) for enabling the users to view the flow rate of = the termite control substance through the piping arrangement (102) and the dispensers > (104). Further the termite proofing system (100) is associated with an electronic counter ] and reminder system for monitoring the termite control substance dispensing intervals. A - user can schedule the termite control substance injection and dispensing times using the ~ electronic counter and reminder system for proper delivery of the termite control ° o LA substance through the dispensers (104) to the subterranean area of a building structure.

The electronic counter and reminder system keeps track of the termite control substance injection and dispensing times and reminds the user for injecting the termite control substance through the injection means (106) for delivering through the dispensers (104). .

The electronic counter and reminder system may be positioned near the injection means (106) and generates at least one audible alarm, visual signals including LED indication, and other personal notifications, such as, automatic preconfigured message alerts for reminding the user for injecting the termite control substance for effectively preventing the termites from damaging the building structure and the materials associated with the building structure.

The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or

Co 16 terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.

Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be = practiced with modification within the scope of the appended claims. a ; : : Although the embodiments herein are described with various specific embodiments, it - will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice the invention with = modifications. However, all such modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the > claims. o oo 7 1

TERMITE PROOFING SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING SUBTERRANEAN -

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FIELD OF INVENTION -

The present invention relates generally to systems to exterminate and control o subterranean termites and other subterranean pests. More specifically, it relates to a . termite control system for effectively preventing termite attacks from the subterranean = soil of a building. .

BACKGROUND

Subterranean termites are pests which enter either a commercial structure or a residential structure from the surrounding and underlying soil, from cracks in the concrete foundation, underground water and gas pipes or through interconnecting tubules which termites themselves have constructed. The subterranean termites inhabit the subterranean area surrounding or in close proximity to either a commercial structure or a residential structure. In the case of slab construction the subterranean termites enter the building through cracks in the concrete slab or along plumbing lines, which are fixed in the concrete slab.

At present, various types of foams, which are laced with termiticidic chemicals, are being injected through the floors of slab-type structures as a means of combating subterranean termites. There is much art to this technique since the density and viscosity of the foam is the key factor to its successful application and the hoped for penetration into the network of ground tunnels and nests beneath the slab itself. While the word "termicide" is non-specific, it generally implies a residual effect poisonous chemical in so oo 2 order to provide lasting treatment. This is exactly the property that is so dangerous to ~ humans, pets and other domesticated animals, the water table, the soil and the environment at large. o

The problem with existing method of treatment is the amount of pesticide required to be o used can be harmful to occupants of the structure as well as harmful to the groundwater. -

Furthermore, even though a large amount of pesticide is applied to the ground, the = resulting chemical barrier nevertheless becomes ineffective over time as the chemicals - od break down. With these problems in mind, other methods have been developed for the periodic injection of pesticide beneath structures. One particular method involves the drilling of holes in and around the slab for the injection of pesticide. This method has many drawbacks which include affecting the integrity of the slab, the mess of drilling through the slab, convenience of having to clear a path around the structure to permit access for the drilling, the need for the holes to be plugged, and the residual odor of the pesticide that escapes during the injection process. In addition, this process must be periodically repeated during the lifetime of the structure.

Considerable efforts have been made to alleviate the problems of post construction periodic injection of pesticides beneath the structure by placing an injection system beneath the structure during the construction process. Many of these systems involve : placing a network of porous tubing beneath the structure. The problem encountered in these systems however is that the holes provided in the tubing have a fixed diameter and thus are susceptible to clogging. Because there is a preference to placing the network of tubing within the fill material positioned under the slab, the fill material often obstructs or clogs the holes. Dead insects and other pests that may enter the holes in the tubing over the course of the lifetime of the system can also clog the holes. When the holes ~ become clogged or obstructed, they fail to deliver pesticide to the surrounding location, - thereby creating a gap in the chemical barrier, which can be exploited by pests. ~

Other injection network systems with fixed holes have attempted to prevent hole = obstruction elaborate systems or by varying construction procedures. For example, - systems have been developed where the holes are sheltered with wick-like membranes, w soil screens, shower-type sprinkler heads, and sponges. Other systems attempt to keep = the holes from being obstructed by surrounding the holes with specialized fill materials ” applied during the construction process. Each of these types of systems is complex and increases installation costs.

Another problem that has been encountered with pesticide injection systems of the existing art is that each of these systems tend to inject pesticide at decreasing rates along the length of the tubing. This is due to the fixed holes of the tubing allowing pesticide to be injected at a greater rate near the injection end of the tubing while the injection rate decreases as the distance from the injection end increases. Consequently, pesticide is applied in a non-uniform fashion.

Hence there exists a need for a pesticide injection system which is simple in design, inexpensive to install, easy to operate and maintain, and which distributes pesticide uniformly throughout the soil near the beams of the foundation of the building system. It is to such a system that the present invention is directed.

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SUMMARY ~

The present invention is a termite proofing system for delivering a termite control - chemical solution to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing 2 subterranean termites. The termite proofing system for delivering at least one termite > control substance to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing o subterranean termites includes a piping arrangement having a number of pipes connected - together using a number of pipe connecting means, at least one dispenser attached to the = pipes to dispense the termite control substance to a sub-floor area of the building @ structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites and at least one injection means - for injecting the termite control substance to the piping arrangement. The piping arrangement can be positioned at an inner perimeter, outer perimeter, a number of beams in the foundation and one or more area inside the inner perimeter of the foundation of the building structure using at least one attachment means. The dispensers connected to the piping arrangement are arranged at the inner perimeter, outer perimeter, to the beams and the area inside the inner perimeter of the foundation of the building structure in an aligned or a non-aligned fashion for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil beneath the desired locations of the foundation including the soil near the beams of the foundation.

Other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a termite proofing system for delivering a termite ~ control chemical solution to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively . preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present ~ invention; = o>

FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of a termite proofing system attached to the beams of the oo foundation of the building structure for effectively delivering the termite control < chemical solution to the soil near the foundation beams of the building structure for - effectively preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 shows an enlarged view of the dispensers of the termite proofing system attached to the beams of the foundation of the building structure for effectively delivering the termite control chemical solution to the soil near the foundation beams of the building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart showing the steps for effectively delivering the termite control chemical solution to the soil near the foundation beams of a footing type foundation of the building structure using the present termite proofing system for effectively preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and ee —— EE —N..

FIG. 5 shows a flowchart showing the steps for effectively delivering the termite control ~ chemical solution to the soil near the foundation beams of a raft type foundation of the w building structure using the present termite proofing system for effectively preventing subterranean termites, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. oo

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings - that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is - shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.

In this document, the terms “a” or “an” are used, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one. In this document, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive “or,” such that “A or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A and

B unless otherwise indicated. Furthermore, all publications, patents, and patent documents referred to in this document are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety, as though individually incorporated by reference. In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and those documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in the incorporated references should be considered supplementary to that of this document; for irreconcilable inconsistencies, the usage in this document controls.

Claims (18)

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1. A termite proofing system (100) for delivering at least one termite control - substance to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing _ subterranean termites, the termite proofing system (100) comprising: : a piping arrangement (102) having a plurality of pipes connected using a plurality ~ of pipe connecting means, = wherein the plurality of pipes forming the piping arrangement (102) are attached to 5 an inner perimeter, outer perimeter, a plurality of beams and at least one area inside the inner perimeter of a foundation of the building structure; at least one dispenser (104) attached to the piping arrangement (102) to dispense the termite control substance to a sub-floor area of the building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites, wherein the dispensers (104) being arranged at the inner perimeter, outer perimeter, a plurality of beams and the area inside the inner perimeter of the foundation of the building structure; and at least one injection means (106) for injecting the termite control substance to the piping arrangement (102), wherein the injection means (106) is positioned above the foundation of the building structure and attached to a wall of the building structure; whereby the termite control substance is effectively dispersed over the subterranean soil beneath the foundation and near the beams of the foundation of the building structure for preventing subterranean termites.

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2. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the plurality of pipes is ~ installed on the inner perimeter of a raft foundation to form i Jotinuous piping a ! ay arrangement (102) to distribute the termite control substance. Cy ‘ A | ! oni

3. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the plurality of pipes is oo attached to a pair of opposite sides of the beams and firmly attached to the beams of a iy footing type foundation using at least one non-corrosive attachment means to form the Er 4 LE oo Wh 2 continuous piping arrangement (102). \o# vo Lo

4. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the dispensers (104) are arranged at the inner perimeter, outer perimeter and the at least one area inside the inner ye . . . . Y ; A perimeter of the raft foundation of the building structures. vo ( ~~ IE i .

5. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the dispensers (104) are inserted into the soil beneath the raft foundation of the building structures through a ZZ plurality of holes made on the raft foundation for efficient distribution of the termite =~. : vo Ye control substance. boss

6. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the dispensers (104) are arranged at the inner perimeter, outer perimeter and the pair of sides of the plurality of beams of the footing type foundations of the building structures for efficient distribution of the termite control substance to an area near the perimeter and beams of the . 3 Ct foundation. Veo , NL

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7. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the dispensers (104) are - attached to the continuous piping arrangement (102) at desired distances for uniform and = effective delivery of the termite control substance to the soil beneath the foundation 0 : including the soil near the pair of sides of the beams of the foundation. Mood 0 2 >

8. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the dispensers (104) are - arranged on the pair of sides of the beams of the footing type foundation in an alternate = and non-aligned fashion for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the - soil at the pair of sides of the beam. | L [4 1 b 4 -

9. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein each of the dispenser (104) is provided with filters and bearings for preventing blocking of at least one outlet of the Co dispenser (104) by the subterranean soil and dirt.

10. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the injection means (106) is attached to an inlet of the piping arrangement (102) for delivering the termite control CL substance through the plurality of pipes, Fo i wherein the injection means (106) is positioned above the foundation of the oY building structure and attached to the wall of the building structure at a desired height for attaching a termite control substance feed.

11. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 wherein the injection means (106) is Cg provided with an external attachment for covering inlet holes of the injection means - 3 W

. | 20 wherein the external attachment to the injection means (106) has durable a copper = attachment part covering the inlet holes of the injection means (106), - les ! . : ht % wherein a user can remove the inlet holes of the injection means (106) using = specialized tools for feeding the termite control substance. / vo : -

12. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 is associated with an electronic flow o measurement sof fo niin a rate of flow of the termite control substance a through the piping arrangement (102) and the dispensers (104). hiss 207 @ © 3

13. The termite proofing system (100) of claim 1 is associated with an electronic counter and reminder ste for honing the termite control substance dispensing ~ , intervals, ) CE ’ SN wherein the electronic counter and reminder system rominds he user for injecting — the termite control substance through the injection means (106) for delivering through the dispensers (104), - aN wherein the electronic counter and reminder system generat at Teast one audible alarm, visual signals including LED indication, and other personal notifications for reminding the user for injecting the termite control substance,

14. A method of installing a termite proofing system (100) for delivering at least one termite control substance to a foundation area of a building structure for effectively preventing subterranean termites, the method comprising the steps of: attaching a plurality of pipes of desired dimensions to form a continuous piping arrangement (102) using at least one attachment means; rv CT 7 nT attaching a plurality of dispensers (104) to the continuous piping arrangement - (102) to effectively dispense the termite control substance to a sub-floor area of the “ building structure, i ~ wherein the dispensers (104) are arranged at desired locations of the area within an > inner perimeter of a raft foundation for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil beneath the raft foundation, - wherein the dispensers (104) are positioned inside a plurality of holes made on the = + desired locations on the raft foundation, « wherein the dispensers (104) are arranged on at least one side of the beams of the footing type foundation in an aligned or non-aligned fashion for efficient distribution of the termite control substance on the soil near the pair of sides of the beam; attaching at least one injection means (106) to an inlet of the continuous piping arrangement (102) for injecting the termite control substance to the piping arrangement (102), wherein the injection means (106) is positioned above the foundation of the building structure and attached to a wall of the building structure; and covering at least one inlet hole of the injection means (106) using an external attachment means including a copper covering.

15. The method of claim 14 wherein the continuous piping arrangement (102) is attached to an inner perimeter, outer perimeter and a plurality of beams of a footing type foundation of the building structure. I . .

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16. The method of claim 14 wherein the continuous piping arrangement (102) is or attached to an inner perimeter and an outer perimeter and installed at an area inside the Tn inner perimeter of the raft foundation for the building structure. =

17. The method of claim 14 wherein the dispensers (104) arranged on at least one side on of the beams of the footing type foundatiog provides a ugiform distribution of the termite O control substance on the soil near a pair of sides of the beam for preventing the termites. Co =

18. The method of claim 14 wherein the termite proofing system (100) having the piping arrangement (102), the dispensers (104) and the injection means (106) cf bo) J installed at the foundation of newly constructing buildings and existing building structures.