US4244135A
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Fly and insect trap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-27
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Granted: 1981-01-13
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Expires: 1998-11-27
Abstract
Abstract An improved fly and insect trap is provided and comprises a housing and a tubular frusto conical member. The frusto conical member is open at each axial end and is removably secured to and contained within the housing so that the apex is vertically above the base of the frusto conical member. An annular capture chamber open only through the apex opening of the frusto conical portion is formed between the housing and the frusto conical member. A tray of insect bait is disposed beneath the base of the frusto conical member so that insects flying upwardly from the bait pass upwardly through the apex of the frusto conical member and into the capture chamber. The insects are unable to escape from the capture chamber and will either die within the chamber or they can be removed alive for disposal.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry A. Harwoods
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:28
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M1/00; A01M1/10; A01M1/106; A01M1/02; A01M2200/00; A01M2200/01; A01M2200/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
An insect trap comprising an outer housing, a base portion and a tubular frusto conical member open at its apex and at its base secured to said base portion and contained within said housing thereby defining a capture chamber between said housing and said frusto conical member wherein the axis of said frusto conical member is generally in a vertical direction with the apex of the frusto conical member above the base, means for positioning insect bait beneath the base of said frusto conical member and a tubular U-shaped member having two legs and open at the free end of each leg, the open end of one leg being positioned over and in registry with the apex of the frusto conical member so that the other leg extends downwardly towards the base portion and is open at its free end to the capture chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
An insect trap comprising an outer housing, a base portion and a tubular frusto conical member open at its apex and at its base secured to said base portion and contained within said housing thereby defining a capture chamber between said housing and said frusto conical member wherein the axis of said frusto conical member is generally in a vertical direction with the apex of the frusto conical member above the base, means for positioning insect bait beneath the base of said frusto conical member and a tubular U-shaped member having two legs and open at the free end of each leg, the open end of one leg being positioned over and in registry with the apex of the frusto conical member so that the other leg extends downwardly towards the base portion and is open at its free end to the capture chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said outer housing and said frusto conical member are constructed of a translucent material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said means comprises said base portion being attached to the base of the frusto conical member and having a bottom cover, said base portion having a sidewall opening through which an insect bait is inserted and placed on the bottom cover of said base portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention as defined in claim 3 and including a tray for holding said insect bait, said tray being removably insertable through said sidewall opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and in which said housing is removably mounted to said base portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and including at least one circumferentially elongated slot formed through said frusto conical member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and including a plurality of axially spaced circumferentially elongated slots formed through said frusto conical member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein each slot is formed by a radial wall portion and an axial wall portion on the interior of said frusto conical member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The insect trap as defined in claim 1 wherein the insect bait has an aroma and said trap further comprises means for distributing the aroma of said bait from the bait beneath said frusto conical member to said capture chamber, thereby attracting flying insects into said capture chamber.
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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) | 1984-01-13 | 1984-07-14 | 1985-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-13 | 1988-07-14 | 1989-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-13 | 1992-07-14 | 1993-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |