US4117624A
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Insect trap
Assignee: PESTOLITE Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-25
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Granted: 1978-10-03
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Expires: 1997-07-25
Abstract
Abstract A compact insect trapping appliance which uses an ultraviolet light to attract insects and a disposable sticky reflecting surface to trap them. The flat sheet configuration of the disposable sticky reflector allows it to be packaged, shipped, and stored easily. The disposable reflector is bent and slipped into a removeable reflector frame so it can be removed and disposed of after use without personal contact with the entrapped insects.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis G. Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/14; A01M1/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for trapping insects while attracting them by ultra-violet radiation comprising: an ultraviolet radiation source; a support means for supplying electrical power to and supporting the radiation source; a holder means detachably connected to the support means and oriented to essentially enclose the radiation source on three sides; and a trapping means, detachably held against the inside surface of the holder means, comprising a sheet of material reflectorized on one surface, and coated with a sticky substance on that same surface, said sticky substance capable of trapping insects, said trapping means being oriented so that the reflectorized sticky surface is facing toward the ultra-violet radiation source.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
An apparatus for trapping insects while attracting them by ultra-violet radiation comprising: an ultraviolet radiation source; a support means for supplying electrical power to and supporting the radiation source; a holder means detachably connected to the support means and oriented to essentially enclose the radiation source on three sides; and a trapping means, detachably held against the inside surface of the holder means, comprising a sheet of material reflectorized on one surface, and coated with a sticky substance on that same surface, said sticky substance capable of trapping insects, said trapping means being oriented so that the reflectorized sticky surface is facing toward the ultra-violet radiation source.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for trapping insects while attracting them by ultra-violet radiation as in claim 1 wherein the trapping means is held against the inside surface of the holder means by retaining lips positioned along the edges of the holder means and wherein the trappping means is detached from the holder means by sliding it out of an open end of the holder means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
An apparatus for trapping insects while attracting them by ultra-violet radiation as in claim 1 wherein the trapping means is an essentially rectangular cardboard sheet with a metalized coating on one surface forming the reflectorized surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An apparatus for trapping insects while attracting them by ultra-violet radiation as in claim 1 wherein the trapping means is creased to more easily fold to conform to the shape of the holder means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus for trapping insects while attracting them by ultra-violet radiation as in claim 1 wherein the ultra-violet radiation source is a lamp of long cylindrical configuration and the holder means is shaped into a trough-like configuration with open ends oriented in proximity to the ends of the radiation source.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-10-02 | 1982-04-03 | 1982-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-10-02 | 1986-04-03 | 1986-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-10-02 | 1990-04-03 | 1990-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |