Patent Publication Number: US-2015068104-A1

Title: Insect trap system

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of Invention 
     The present invention relates to an insect trap that is utilized to lure and trap small flying insects. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     Many times households are plagued with flying insects that are a nuisance and bothersome. Some techniques have been developed to kill or repel the insects that may be a problem for a household. Unfortunately many of these techniques may be hazardous because they sometimes require the emission of harmful chemicals into the air and although it may repel the insects the chemicals are not conducive to a healthy environment. In particular, gnats generally are a bothersome pest to many homeowners, and in many cases gnats may accumulate in the kitchen area. Gnats frequently invade the kitchen area due to the frequent food preparation conducted in a kitchen also waste disposal areas can be a particular problem. As stated there are techniques to eliminate gnats or other small insects by using chemical pesticides or repellants to eliminate the gnats but these have some undesired side effects. Consequently there is a need for a simple straightforward solution to trap gnats and dispose of them in a batch fashion. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates to an insect trapping system comprising: a container, where the container includes a threaded top; a threaded top, where the threaded top includes a funnel shape with an opening; and bait within the container to attract insects. In one particular embodiment, the bait includes fruit and the top is threaded around a perimeter. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  depicts a system for insect trapping in accordance with the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present invention relates to a gnat or insect trapping system that utilizes a sealed container with a small opening. The sealed container attracts gnats by the placement of fruit or some other attractive bait within the container. The gnats, once attracted to the bait within the container, descend into an open funnel with a small opening into the container and therefore once inside the container it is difficult for the gnats to escape therefore creating a gnat trap that traps the gnats. The present invention enables the disposal of several gnats within the trap. 
     The system for insect trapping in accordance with the present invention includes a cylindrical Container  15  as shown in  FIG. 1 . The cylindrical container  15  includes a threaded Top  17 . The threaded top  17  allows for the placement of a funnel-shaped top that twists onto the Container  15 . The funnel-shaped Top  20  is also depicted in  FIG. 1 . The funnel-shaped Top  20  includes a perimeter  24  that fits onto the threaded top  17  of the container  15 . The perimeter  24  screws onto the threaded top  17  and then allows for the partial sealing of the Container  15 . An Opening  22  is shown at the bottom of the funnel Top  20 . Once put in place if provides an opening large enough for the entry of insects or gnats into the closed Container  15 . Fruit  30  or other bait may be provided within the container  15  in order to attract insects within the container  15 . Once the system is assembled insects will be attracted to the bait within the container  15  and then sealed within the Container  15  for disposal as needed. In one particular embodiment, the Container  15  and Top  20  are made of disposable material, which may already include a gnat attracting substance. Further the Top  20  may vary in size so as to fit various sized openings. 
     In one particular embodiment, this cylindrical container may be about 5½ inches in height and 2½ inches in width. The lid or top has a funnel shape so that the insect is attracted to the small opening provided at the tip of the funnel. Further the trap uses bait such as fruit that is non-toxic and allows for the attraction of gnats within the container.