Combination light device with insect control ingredient emission

• US 7,503,675 B2
• Filed: 01/08/2007
• Issued: 03/17/2009
• Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: SC Johnson & Son Incorporated
• Original Assignee: SC Johnson & Son Incorporated
• Inventors: Demarest, Scott W., Abbondanzio, Matthew, Conway, Simon M., Walter, Scott D., Ananth, Gopal P., Robling, Darren K.
• Primary Examiner(s): Alavi; Ali
• Assistant Examiner(s): DZIERZYNSKI, EVAN P
• Application Number:
  US11/620,966
• Publication Number:
  US 20070133206A1
• Time in Patent Office: 799 Days
• Field of Search: 362/253, 362/643, 362/441, 392/393, 392/394
• US Class Current: 362/253
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/2072 combined with a fan
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/2077 using an electrical resistance as heat source A01M1/2083 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 1/2083 using a light bulb as heat source
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 2209/12 Lighting means
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/037 comprising a wick
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/122 comprising a fan
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/127 comprising a wick
• CPC Class Codes: F21K 9/232 specially adapted for generating an essentially omnidirectional light distribution, e.g. with a glass bulb
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0004 Personal or domestic articles
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/13 comprising an assembly of point-like light sources
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2113/20 of different form
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 5/54 supported by a separate part, e.g. base
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 61/327 "Compact"-lamps, i.e. lamps having a folded discharge path
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 61/56 One or more circuit elements structurally associated with the lamp
• CPC Class Codes: H01J 61/70 Lamps with low-pressure unconstricted discharge having a cold pressure < 400 Torr
• CPC Class Codes: H01K 1/46 supported by a separate part, e.g. base, cap
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 31/065 with built-in electric apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 33/9453 for screw type coupling devices
• CPC Class Codes: H05B 45/20 Controlling the colour of the light

Abstract

A replacement device for a light bulb includes a translucent shell and a base. The base is configured to be received in a conventional light socket. The base also includes a compartment, slot or recess for receiving and securing a replaceable volatile active insert for enabling the device to emit an insect control material when the insert is secured in the compartment Combinations of one or more of a coiled fluorescent light, a plurality of colored LEDs, and an incandescent light source may also provided in the shell as a source of illumination. Thus, a single device is used as a replacement for a conventional light bulb that provides insect control in the form of a cartridge, bottle, mat, tube, sheet, patch etc.

Claims

1. A combination light and volatile active dispenser device, comprising:

a translucent housing comprising an open bottom;

the open bottom of the housing being connected to a base;

the base being connected to a connector for mating with a light socket, the base being disposed between the translucent housing and the connector;

the base being coupled to a light source, the base accommodating a replaceable insert comprising an insect control material.

2. The device of claim 1 wherein the light source comprises a coiled fluorescent light (CFL).

3. The device of claim 2 wherein the light source comprises a plurality of colored lights and the device further comprises a control circuitry comprising a memory with at least one colored light show stored in the memory.

4. The device of claim 3 wherein the control circuitry comprises a dimmable electronic ballast for adjusting an intensity level of the CFL.

5. The device of claim 1 wherein the light source comprises a plurality of colored lights and the device further comprises a control circuitry comprising a memory with at least one colored light show stored in the memory.

6. The device of claim 1 wherein the insect control material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of:

(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

(2-methyl[1,1′

-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

(S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propynyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

d-allethrin-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

[1R-[1a(S*),3b]]-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl (1R)-cis-trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate and mixed stereoisomers;

(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate and mixed stereoisomers;

[2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

[2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1R-trans)-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

[2,5-dioxo-3-(2-propynyl)-1-imidazolidinyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

1-ethynyl-2-methyl-2-pentenyl(1R)-cis-trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

2,2-dichioroethenyl dimethyl phosphate;

[1 a,3a(Z)]-(±

)-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

((R)-trans isomers)-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene;

1-methylpropyl2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate;

N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide-N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide; and

mixtures thereof.

7. The device of claim 1 wherein the replaceable insert comprises a cartridge and the base comprises a slot for receiving the cartridge, the cartridge containing the insect control material.

8. The device of claim 1 wherein the replaceable insert comprises a mat impregnated with the insect control material and the base comprises a slot for receiving the mat.

9. The device of claim 1 wherein the base comprises at least one vent for releasing the insect control material.

10. The device of claim 1 further comprising at least one of a fan or piezoelectric atomizer disposed within the base and directed at the insert and the base comprises at least one vent for releasing the insect control material.

11. The device of claim 1 further comprising a heating element disposed within the base for volatilizing the insect control material of the insert and the base comprises at least one vent for releasing the insect control material.

12. The device of claim 1 wherein the light source comprises a low voltage white light source.

13. A combination light and insect control material dispensing device, comprising:

a translucent housing comprising an open bottom;

the open bottom of the housing connected to a base;

the base disposed between and connected to the translucent housing and a connector for engaging a light socket,

the base accommodating a replaceable insert comprising an insect control material, and the base comprising a vent for releasing the insect control material,

the base further accommodating a fan directed at the insert and vent.

14. The device of claim 13 wherein the light source comprises a coiled fluorescent light (CFL).

15. The device of claim 13 wherein the light source comprises a plurality of colored LEDs and the device further comprises a control circuitry comprising a memory with at least one colored light show stored in the memory.

16. The device of claim 13 wherein the insect control material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of:

(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

(2-methyl[1,1′

-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

(S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propynyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

d-allethrin-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

[1R-[1a(S*),3b]]-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl (1R)-cis-trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate and mixed stereoisomers;

(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate and mixed stereoisomers;

[2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

[2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1R-trans)-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

[2,5-dioxo-3-(2-propynyl)-1-imidazolidinyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

1-ethynyl-2-methyl-2-pentenyl (1R)-cis-trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

2,2-dichioroethenyl dimethyl phosphate;

[1 a,3a(Z)]-(±

)-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

((R)-trans isomers)-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene;

1-methylpropyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate;

N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide-N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide; and

mixtures thereof.

17. A combination light and insect control material dispensing device, comprising:

a translucent housing comprising an open bottom;

the open bottom of the housing being connected to a base;

the base disposed between and connected to a translucent housing and a connector for engaging a light socket,

the base accommodating a replaceable insert comprising an insect control material, and a vent for releasing the insect control material,

the base further accommodating a heating element for volatilizing the insect control material.

18. The device of claim 17 wherein the light source comprises a coiled fluorescent light (CFL).

19. The device of claim 17 wherein the light source comprises a plurality of colored LEDs and the device further comprises a control circuitry comprising a memory with at least one colored light show stored in the memory.

20. The device of claim 17 wherein the insect control material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of:

(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

(2-methyl[1,1′

-biphenyl]-3-yl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

(S)-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propynyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

d-allethrin-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

[1R-[1a(S*),3b]]-2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl) cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-1,3-dioxo-2H-isoindol-2-yl)methyl (1R)-cis-trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate and mixed stereoisomers;

(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate and mixed stereoisomers;

[2,3,5,6-tetraf1uoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

[2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)phenyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

(1R-trans)-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

[2,5-dioxo-3-(2-propynyl)-1-imidazolidinyl]methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

1-ethynyl-2-methyl-2-pentenyl (1R)-cis-trans-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

2,2-dichioroethenyl dimethyl phosphate;

[1 a,3a(Z)]-(±

)-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)methyl 3-(2-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoro-1-propenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

((R)-trans isomers)-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate;

cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl 3-(2,2-dichloroethenyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate;

1-[[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropoxy]methyl]-3-phenoxybenzene;

1-methylpropyl 2-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate;

N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide-N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide; and

mixtures thereof.