US4168591A
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Insect attractor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-07-13
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Granted: 1979-09-25
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Expires: 1997-07-13
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for attracting and killing mosquitos and other similar insects are disclosed. The device includes a body, within which is disposed heat generating means, and a surrounding porous sleeve which contains a charge of water and which carries a sticky substance on its outer surface. Upon activation of the unit, both heat and moisture are radiated to the surrounding environment, and the mosquitos and other insects which are thereby attracted to the device will adhere to the sticky substance and eventually be destroyed.
Inventors
- 👤 Christopher Shaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:52
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/14; A01M1/02; A01M1/023; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012; Y; Y02; Y02A; Y02A50/00; Y02A50/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for attracting and killing insects comprising (a) a core, (b) heat generating means disposed within said core, said heat generating means comprising a heating coil embedded within said core and means for activating said heating coil, (c) moisture generating means substantially surrounding said core and cooperating with said heat generating means to attract the insects to said apparatus, said moisture generating means comprising a replaceable sleeve shaped for mating engagement with said core, and a charge of water contained within said sleeve, said sleeve having a porous surface for permitting gradual evaporation and release of said charge of water upon activation of said heat generating means, and (d) insect retaining means disposed on said moisture generating means for retention thereon of the insects attracted to said apparatus.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
An apparatus for attracting and killing insects comprising (a) a core, (b) heat generating means disposed within said core, said heat generating means comprising a heating coil embedded within said core and means for activating said heating coil, (c) moisture generating means substantially surrounding said core and cooperating with said heat generating means to attract the insects to said apparatus, said moisture generating means comprising a replaceable sleeve shaped for mating engagement with said core, and a charge of water contained within said sleeve, said sleeve having a porous surface for permitting gradual evaporation and release of said charge of water upon activation of said heat generating means, and (d) insect retaining means disposed on said moisture generating means for retention thereon of the insects attracted to said apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said insect retaining means comprises a sticky substance applied to the outer surface of said sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein said body and said sleeve have louvres.
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) | 1982-09-24 | 1983-03-26 | 1983-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-09-24 | 1987-03-26 | 1987-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-09-24 | 1991-03-26 | 1991-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |