The present disclosure relates to exemplary embodiments of a fly trap, and more particularly, to exemplary embodiments of an illuminated inflatable fly trap.
Flying insect traps are used in many setting across the globe, including during camping, outdoor activities, and around homes. There is a need in the art for an insect trap that is easily portable and collapsible. There is also a need for a trap that could double as light source—thereby providing, both, light and an effective means of controlling flying insects.
Embodiments of the invention provide an inflatable globe having transparent or translucent walls. The walls of the globe are configured for receiving a glue pad. A light source is provided in the globe which emits light through globe walls and through the glue pad thereby attracting flying insects. Flying insects fly to the light source and become trapped on the glue pad.
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with references to the accompanying figures wherein:
The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can provide for an illuminated inflatable fly trap. Exemplary embodiments of the various methods and apparatuses will now be described with reference to the figures. The following description of the various embodiments is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, its application, or uses.
In embodiments of the invention, curved wall 16 is formed of transparent or semi-transparent plastic—which allows for the passage of light.
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It will be understood that once inflated, globe 10 comprises an upper, lower, and middle region. In preferred embodiments of the invention, LEDs are provided in the upper region of the globe 10 to project light downward into the hollow of globe and outward.
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In embodiments, the perimeter formed by outside surface of curved wall 16 of globe 10 is a space configured to be lined with a removeable glue trap 32. With reference to
In embodiments of the invention, glue trap 32 and glue/adhesive material disposed thereon is formed of substantially transparent or translucent material to permit the light emitted from the one or more LEDs 24 to pass through. In embodiments of the invention, glue trap 32 is formed of a thin sheet of plastic material upon which the adhesive material such as glue is deposited.
In embodiments of the invention, glue trap 32 has a length that substantially covers the circumference of curved wall 16. The height of glue trap 32 is substantially the same height as curved wall 16 (e.g. the approximate distance between top portion 12 and base 14). It will be understood that in other embodiments of the invention, the height of glue trap 32 is incrementally less than the height of curved wall 16 such that when applied to globe 10, there is a small area of wall surface 16 that is not covered by glue trap 32 (see e.g.
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Once hung as set forth, a user powers on the LEDs 24. As described, because globe 10 and cooperating glue pad 32 are made of transparent or translucent material—the LEDs 24 within globe 10 illuminate through the base 14 and outer curved wall 16 and through glue trap 32. The illumination of the integrated LEDs 24 through the base 14 and outer curved wall 16 of globe 10 have the dual purpose of providing illumination to the surrounding area, while also increasing the effectiveness of the trap, resulting in larger amounts of insets attracted and trapped. When not in use, globe 10 may be deflated and collapsed for easy storage and portability.
Once use is completed, the glue trap 32 may be removed from globe 10. In this regard, because only a thin glue strip 38 is used to interface with globe 10, it is relatively easy to remove the glue trap 32. For future uses, a fresh glue pad 32 may be used.
Various other considerations can also be addressed in the exemplary applications described according to the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, various materials may be used to construct the elements described in the figures. Various sizes of the elements can also be provided for various sizes of fly traps. The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure allows for a compact and portable dual-purpose fly trap and integrated light.
The foregoing merely illustrates the principles of the disclosure. Various modifications and alterations to the described embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the teachings herein. It will this be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise numerous systems, arrangements, manufacture and methods which, although not explicitly shown or described herein, embody the principles of the disclosure and are thus within the spirit and scope of disclosure.
This application claims the benefit of pending U.S. Prov. Appl. 63/294,119 filed Dec. 28, 2021, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
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63294119 | Dec 2021 | US |