Patent · US Expired

Insect trap

US6886292B2 · kind B2 · utility

71Cited by
118References
15Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 2003
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 19, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M2200/012
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An insect trap which includes a base having a rear surface and a front surface, a housing mounted to cover at least a portion of the front surface of the base, an insect attractant such as a light located at least partially within the housing, an insect neutralizer such as an adhesive surface located at least partially within the housing, and an electrical plug protruding from the rear surface of the base whereby the insect trap may be mounted to an electrical socket by inserting the electrical plug into the electrical socket. The insect trap can be easily mounted and removed, making it suitable for intermittent, seasonal, or temporary use.

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