Abstract: An insect eliminating device includes a body including a top portion and a bottom portion provided below the top portion; a light portion mounted in the body and including: a UV light element mounted in an open space provided in the top portion; a flickering light portion mounted in the bottom portion; a central conduit providing fluid communication between the open space in the top portion and the bottom portion of the body; a fan, mounted in the bottom portion to direct air from the open space in the top portion, through the central conduit and into the lower portion; and a grid mounted at a bottom end of the central conduit including a plurality of openings sized to allow air and insects to pass downward into the bottom portion of the base and prevent insects from passing upwards into the central conduit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 2024
Date of Patent:
September 2, 2025
Assignee:
PIC Corporation
Inventors:
Eric Rubel, David L. Lowe, Lawrence E. Bradford
Abstract: An electric insect eliminator including a light portion and a conducting grid with a transparent cage surrounding the conducting grid to prevent contact while allowing light to pass therethrough and also amplifying the light emitted from the device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 26, 2022
Date of Patent:
June 24, 2025
Assignee:
PIC Corporation
Inventors:
Eric Rubel, David L. Lowe, Lawrence E. Bradford
Abstract: A solar powered lighting element with a simulated flame and an electric insect eliminator includes a lighting portion with a conducting grid and a light portion that simulates a flickering flame which are powered by a rechargeable battery that is recharged using a solar panel. One or more UV light elements are provided in addition to the flickering flame to attract insects.