The Procter Gamble Company

Dow Global Technolgoies LLC

Andrew F Sandford

Daniel B Lazarchik

Lars R Lieberwirth

Hans-Peter Schafer

Hans Peter Schaefer

Jill Marie Shurtleff

Christopher P Christenson

Joey W Storer

Stan Wrobel

Deepak K Sharma

Lars Lieberwirth

An insect trap including a trap portion having a substantially planar surface, texts or graphics disposed on the substantially planar surface, and an adhesive disposed on the substantially planar surface and the texts or graphics. The texts or graphics are configured to produce alternating light/dark regions for attracting insects. The insect trap further includes a base portion directly connected to electrically conductive prongs. The base portion has a circuit board configured to receive power from the electronically conductive prongs, at least one LED light, and at least one slot configured to removably engage the trap portion and secure the trap portion in place during use. The LED light is disposed between at least one slot and the electrically conductive prongs. The trap portion removably engages the base portion and is mounted vertically on the base portion in front of the LED light.

Insect trap device and method of using

An insect trap including a trap portion and a base portion. The trap portion includes an enclosure with an adhesive surface and a first opening. The adhesive surface is at least partially contained within the enclosure and is configured to adhere to an insect. The base portion includes a lighting element and a mounting portion. The lighting element is configured to provide light to the trap portion. The mounting portion is configured to communicate with and receive power from a power source. The trap portion is configured to removably engage the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith. The base portion includes a snap protrusion and the trap portion includes a snap recess for receiving the snap protrusion. When the snap protrusion is received by the trap portion, the base portion and trap portion are engaged in a snap fit.

An insect trap device and methods of using the device are described herein. In some embodiments, an insect trap includes a light source, a removable enclosure with at least one opening, an adhesive surface at least partially within the enclosure, and optics to redirect light from the light source onto an adhesive trapping surface. The light source may include at least one light emitting diode (LED). The optics may be attached to the removable enclosure, and may be located at least partially within the enclosure. The optics may include optical enhancers such as a reflector, a lens and/or a diffuser. The insect trap may further include an insect attractant that emits sound or scent.

In an embodiment, as insect trap is disclosed including: a trap portion including an enclosure having an adhesive surface and a first opening, wherein the adhesive surface is at least partially contained within the enclosure and is configured to adhere to an insect; and a base portion including a lighting element and a mounting portion, wherein the lighting element is configured to provide light to the trap portion, and wherein the mounting portion is configured to communicate with and receive power from a power source; and a first heating element in communication with the power source, wherein the trap portion is configured to removably engage with the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith, and wherein the first heating element provides heat to at least a portion of the trap when the trap is engaged.

In an embodiment, as insect trap is disclosed including: a trap portion including a frame and a membrane having an adhesive surface, wherein the membrane is at least partially contained within the frame and is configured to adhere to an insect; and a base portion including a lighting element and a housing portion, wherein the housing portion is configured to receive and retain the trap portion when engaged therewith.

An insect trap having a base portion, which has a lighting element and a housing portion, and a trap portion. The trap portion has a frame and a membrane, which has an adhesive surface, is at least partially contained within the frame, and is configured to adhere to an insect. The housing portion is configured to receive and retain the trap portion when engaged therewith.

The insect trap includes a trap portion and a base portion. The trap portion includes an enclosure with an adhesive surface, to adhere to an insect, and a first opening, where the adhesive surface is at least partially contained within the enclosure. The base portion includes a lighting element, to provide light to the trap portion, and a mounting portion, which may communicate with and receive power from a power source. The trap portion may removably engage the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith. The base portion includes a snap protrusion and the trap portion includes a snap recess for receiving the snap protrusion, such that when the snap protrusion is received by the trap portion, the base portion and trap portion are engaged in a snap fit.

Insect trap cartridge

Insect trap

The insect trap includes a trap portion and a base portion. The trap portion includes an enclosure with an adhesive surface and a first opening, where the adhesive surface is at least partially contained within the enclosure and is configured to adhere to an insect. The base portion includes a lighting element and a mounting portion, where the lighting element is configured to provide light to the trap portion and where the mounting portion is configured to communicate with and receive power from a power source. The trap portion is configured to removably engage the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith. The base portion includes a snap protrusion and the trap portion includes a snap recess for receiving the snap protrusion, such that when the snap protrusion is received by the trap portion, the base portion and trap portion are engaged in a snap fit.

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Marlborough, MA, United States of America

Andrew F Sandford