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US3685198A
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Insect attracting and destroying device
Assignee: INSECT J VAR CORP
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Filing: 1970-09-11
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Granted: 1972-08-22
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Expires: 1990-09-11
Abstract
Abstract A device for attracting and destroying flying insects which includes an electrified grid, a light source, a heating chamber, flue, and heat trapping chamber. Insects are attracted by the light, electrocuted upon contacting the grid, and collected adjacent the heating chamber. Their bodies are heated by the heat source, causing an odor to rise past the electrified grid and to disseminate from the device. The odor assists in attracting other insects to the electrified grid. A cowling design is also provided to trap a portion of the heat and odors generated. A perpetual and accelerated attraction of other insects to the electrified grid is created.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles N Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:41
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/02; A01M1/023; A01M1/04; A01M1/22; A01M1/223; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
An insect attracting and destroying device comprising: an electrical grid supported by a frame for electrocuting insects coming into contact with said grid; heat chamber means supported by said frame beneath said grid; electrical activating apparatus disposed in said heat chamber for electrifying said grid and which generates heat when activated; a source of light supported by said frame above said grid and electrically connected to said electrical activating apparatus; cowling means including a domed top supported by said frame and disposed vertically above said grid; said light source disposed beneath said cowling; insect collection means disposed beneath said grid and immediately adjacent said heat chamber for collecting insects which are destroyed by contacting said grid, whereby said heat generated by sAid electrical activating apparatus rises past dead insects disposed on said insect collection means, thereby causing an odor to emanate from said insects which provides an attraction for other insects; and side panel means associated with said frame means to carry heat and odors upward from said heat chamber past said grid to said cowling whereby heat and odors generated by said heat passing over said dead insects rise and are trapped beneath said cowling and ultimately disseminated by air currents only over a controlled area adjacent said device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
An insect attracting and destroying device comprising: an electrical grid supported by a frame for electrocuting insects coming into contact with said grid; heat chamber means supported by said frame beneath said grid; electrical activating apparatus disposed in said heat chamber for electrifying said grid and which generates heat when activated; a source of light supported by said frame above said grid and electrically connected to said electrical activating apparatus; cowling means including a domed top supported by said frame and disposed vertically above said grid; said light source disposed beneath said cowling; insect collection means disposed beneath said grid and immediately adjacent said heat chamber for collecting insects which are destroyed by contacting said grid, whereby said heat generated by sAid electrical activating apparatus rises past dead insects disposed on said insect collection means, thereby causing an odor to emanate from said insects which provides an attraction for other insects; and side panel means associated with said frame means to carry heat and odors upward from said heat chamber past said grid to said cowling whereby heat and odors generated by said heat passing over said dead insects rise and are trapped beneath said cowling and ultimately disseminated by air currents only over a controlled area adjacent said device.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
115 words
A device for attracting and destroying insects comprising: grid means for electrocuting insects coming into close proximity thereto; a collection chamber disposed below said grid means for retaining insects electrocuted by said grid means, said collection chamber having a heat chamber disposed therein; means for heating said heat chamber and generating heat in said collection chamber to heat insects retained in said collection chamber, the heating of said electrocuted insects generating odors for attracting insects; and domed cowling means disposed above said grid means for forming a hood over said collection chamber, said domed cowling means co-operating with said collection chamber for controlling the dispersion of the heat and odors rising from said collection chamber.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
115 words
A device for attracting and destroying insects comprising: grid means for electrocuting insects coming into close proximity thereto; a collection chamber disposed below said grid means for retaining insects electrocuted by said grid means, said collection chamber having a heat chamber disposed therein; means for heating said heat chamber and generating heat in said collection chamber to heat insects retained in said collection chamber, the heating of said electrocuted insects generating odors for attracting insects; and domed cowling means disposed above said grid means for forming a hood over said collection chamber, said domed cowling means co-operating with said collection chamber for controlling the dispersion of the heat and odors rising from said collection chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said means for heating comprises electrical components for activating said grid means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 2 further including side panel means for further controlling the dispersion of the heat and odors rising from said collection chamber.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 2 further including a source of ultra-violet radiation disposed within said domed cowling means, said ultra-voilet radiation co-operating with said odors to attract insects to said grid means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-22 | 1976-02-21 | 1976-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-22 | 1980-02-21 | 1980-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-22 | 1984-02-21 | 1984-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |