TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to mosquito eradicating apparatus, and more particularly, to an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus for attracting mosquitos and exterminating effectively.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Stinging insects, particularly mosquitoes, are the cause of irritation and vectors of disease. Mosquitoes, typical harmful flying insects, are attracted by bodily temperature of human beings and carbon dioxide discharged from respiration. In the context of the proliferation of mosquitoes, it is very important to find effective protection for people against the aggression of mosquitoes in indoor or outdoor spaces such as gardens, swimming pools, parks and terraces, without risk to health and respecting the ecosystem. Humans are using different type of insect killers and repellents, and most of them require repellent liquids which are harmful. Further, repellent such as repellent cream and smoke repellent can cause skin irritation and damage.

[0004] To exterminate those mosquitoes, various apparatus and devices such as mosquito-repellent incenses, electronic mosquito -repellent devices, electric shock mosquito killers, and so on have been proposed. However, such apparatus and devices possess certain disadvantages in the aspects of convenience, cost, safety, and environment.

[0005] In addition, such devices required products such aspropane, octenol, which cause a lot of damage to the environment and ecosystem when they are burned. Further, some of the devices are based on the repelling liquid, which requires continuous high power.

[0006] Therefore, there is a need to provide an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus that can overcome aforementioned challenges.

[0007] All publications herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication or patent application were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. Where a definition or use of a term in an incorporated reference is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not apply. [0008] In some embodiments, the numbers expressing quantities of ingredients, properties such as concentration, reaction conditions, and so forth, used to describe and claim certain embodiments of the invention are to be understood as being modified in some instances by the term “about.” Accordingly, in some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0009] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved mosquito eradicating apparatusthat eliminates requirement of external input gas.

[0010] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a simple and cost- effectivemosquito eradicating apparatusthat is easy to implement.

[0011] An object of the present disclosure is to provide an alternate to external gas resources for receiving input gas in mosquito eradicating apparatus.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved mosquito eradicating apparatusthat requires less amount of energy to operate compared to conventionalmosquito eradicating apparatuses.

[0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved mosquito eradicating apparatusthat facilitates effective utilization of resources without causing any damage to the environment.

SUMMARY

[0014] Aspects of the present disclosure relates generally to mosquito eradicating apparatus, and more particularly, to an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus for attracting mosquitos and exterminating effectively. [0015] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a mosquito eradicating apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a input gas inlet coupled with an external source to receive input gas from the external source; a housing coupled to the input gas inlet such that the input gas received from the input gas inlet gets transferred inside the housing; an electrification unit comprising least two layers and configured at an outer periphery of the housing, the electrification unit having a predefined voltage between the at least two layers; and a dispersing unit configured with the housing, the dispersing unit being configured to discharge the input gas around the electrification unit.

[0016] In an embodiment, the housing comprises a aperture on the top side of the housing, and wherein the inlet is configured with the aperture of the housing.

[0017] In an embodiment, the dispersing unit comprises a fan coupled to a motor configured to rotate the fan, wherein the rotation of the fan allows dispersing of input gas around the electrification unit.

[0018] In an embodiment, the input gas is carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ).

[0019] In an embodiment, the external source is any or a combination of a human respiration system and a gas cylinder.

[0020] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises an electronic circuitry configured to apply a predefined voltage to the electrification unit.

[0021] In an embodiment, the at least two layer comprises an inner layer and an outer layer configured at the outer periphery of the housing.

[0022] In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a power switch configured with the electrification unit, and wherein the power switch is configured to move between an opened position and a closed position such that moving from the opened position to the closed position facilitates applying a voltage across the electrification unit, and moving from the closed position to the opened position facilitates removing the voltage across the electrification unit.

[0023] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIGs. 1A and 2B illustrate exemplary representations of a mosquito eradicating apparatus, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of the housing of the proposed apparatus, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate exemplary representations of the top plate and bottom plate of the housing, respectively, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. [0028] FIGs. 4A and 4B illustrate exemplary presentations of the power switch and the dispersing switch, respectively, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0030] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0031] Each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the "invention" may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the "invention" will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.

[0032] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by engine s, routines, subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product. [0033] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0034] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0035] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0036] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims.

[0037] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).

[0038] Various terms are used herein. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0039] Embodiments explained herein relate generally to mosquito eradicating apparatus, and more particularly, to an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus for attracting mosquitos and exterminating effectively.

[0040] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a mosquito eradicating apparatus, the apparatus may include a input gas inlet coupled with an external source to receive input gas from the external source; a housing coupled to the input gas inlet such that the input gas received from the input gas inlet gets transferred inside the housing; an electrification unit comprising least two layers and configured at an outer periphery of the housing, the electrification unit having a predefined voltage between the at least two layers; and a dispersing unit configured with the housing, the dispersing unit being configured to discharge the input gas around the electrification unit.

[0041] In an embodiment, the housing may include an aperture on the top side of the housing, and wherein the inlet may be configured with the aperture of the housing.

[0042] In an embodiment, the dispersing unit may include a fan coupled to a motor configured to rotate the fan. The rotation of the fan may allow dispersing of input gas around the electrification unit.

[0043] In an embodiment, the input gas may be carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ).

[0044] In an embodiment, the external source may be any or a combination of a human respiration system and a gas cylinder.

[0045] In an embodiment, the apparatus may include an electronic circuitry configured to apply a predefined voltage to the electrification unit.

[0046] In an embodiment, the at least two layers may include an inner layer and an outer layer configured at the outer periphery of the housing.

[0047] In an embodiment, the apparatus may include a power switch configured with the electrification unit. The power switch may be configured to move between an opened position and a closed position such that moving from the opened position to the closed position facilitates applying a voltage across the electrification unit, and moving from the closed position to the opened position facilitates removing the voltage across the electrification unit. [0048] FIG. 1A and IB illustrate exemplary representations of a mosquito eradicating apparatus 100, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1A, the mosquito eradicating apparatus 100 (hereafter referred to as apparatus 100) may include a input gas inlet 10 configured with an external source. The input gas inlet 10 may be configured with the external source to receive input gas. In an embodiment, the input gas inlet 10 may include a body 10-1 and two ends 10-2. In a preferred embodiment, the body 10- 1 may be cylinder in shape.

[0049] In an embodiment, the one end of the input gas inlet may be configured near human nose with holding apparatus such as clip to receive input gas from the human respiration system.

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the input gas may include, by way of example carbon dioxide (CO2), which may lure the mosquito towards the apparatus 100. The CCTmay be received from CO2 cylinder. In a preferred embodiment, the C0 ₂ may be received through human exhalation.

[0051] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 may include a housing coupled to the input gas inlet 10 such that the input gas received from the input gas inlet 10 gets transferred inside the housing 11. The housing may be configured with the input gas inlet 10 through the input gas end 10-2. In an exemplary embodiment, the input gas such asC0 ₂ , may be received from human respiration system. In such case, the input gas inlet 10 may be coupled to the human - particularly to human neck or chest to receive the input gas, in this case, the human system may act as the external source. The coupling of the input gas inlet 10 with the human may be such that the released CO2 from the human may be received by the input gas inlet. In this manner, the requirement of burning of chemical compounds to generate CO2 may get eliminated.

[0052] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 may include an electrification unit configured at an outer periphery of the housing. The electrification unit having a predefined voltage. The electrification unit may include at least two layers 19-1 and 19-2, where a predefined voltage may be applied between the at least two layers 19-1 and 19-2.

[0053] In an embodiment, the apparatus may include an electrification unit that may be located at outer periphery of the housing. The electronic circuitry may be configured to apply a predefined voltage to the electrification unit. In another embodiment, the electronic circuitry may be configured to remove or relieve the voltage to the electrification unit.

[0054] In an embodiment, the electrification unit may include a net type structure that forms the boundary of the apparatus 100. The net type structure may allow the input gas to transfer outside of the apparatus to lure one or more insects such as mosquito and so on. When the one or more insects gets attracted by the input gas, the insects may come closer to the apparatus. In such cases, the insects may come in contact with the electrification unit. In an exemplary embodiment, when the insects come in contact with the net type structure, the insect may feel an electric shock due to the net type structure having a predefined voltage difference, and get electrocuted.

[0055] In an embodiment, the electrification unit may include mesh type structure forming the inner layer 19-1 and an outer layer 19-2. The voltage at the inner layer may be different from the outer layer. In an embodiment, the voltage at the inner layer 19-1 may be greater than the voltage at the outer layer 19-2, for example, outer layer 19-2 may be kept at neutral voltage, wherein the voltage at inner layer 19-1 may be kept at a predefined value. In another embodiment, the inner layer 19-1 may be kept at a neutral voltage, whereas the voltage at outer layer 19-2 may be kept at predefined value.

[0056] In an embodiment, the apparatus may include an electronic circuitry 15 that may be configured with the electrification unit. The electronic circuitry 15 may include, by way of example but not limited to, an inverter, a converter, one or more batteries, and so on. In an embodiment, the electronic circuit 15 may act as a power source for one or more components of the apparatus 100. The electronic circuitry 15 may be configured to an external power supply for uninterrupted operation of the apparatus 100.

[0057] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 thus formed may be placed anywhere as far as the power supply is ensured. In one exemplary embodiment, the electronic circuitry 15 may include one or more microprocessors and supporting circuits (e.g., memory, interface, etc.) that implement above describes systems/methods based on executing program instructions comprising a computer program stored in a computer readable medium of the electronic circuitry.

[0058] The electronic circuitry 15 may include a voltage conversion unit that may be configured to convert the voltage from one level to another level. The voltage may be DC voltage or AC voltage. The electronic circuitry 15 may also include a dc to AC conversion unit which may be configured to convert DC voltage to AC voltage. In an embodiment, the DC to AC conversion unit may be configured to receive DC power from the battery and convert into an AC power.

[0059] In an embodiment, the dispersing unit 17 may be configured to receive either DC power or AC power to perform the operation of the dispersion of the input gas. In an embodiment, the dispersing unit 17 may be configured at upper side of the housing, which facilitates the dispersion of the input gas throughout net type structure of the electrification unit. In an embodiment, the input gas inlet may be coupled with the dispersing unit. The dispersing unit 17 may be configured to suck the input gas form the external supply and disperse the input gas in the housing. In an embodiment, the dispersing unit 17 may include a fan configured with the motor to perform the operation of dispersion.

[0060] In an embodiment, the electronic circuitry 15 may include a step up voltage generating unit 15-1. The step up voltage generating unit 15-1 may include a step up transformer to step up the AC voltage level of an input AC supply. In an embodiment, the step up voltage generating unit 15-1 may include an output capacitor, where an input terminal may be coupled with the step up transformer and the output terminal may be connected to the electrification unit to supply high voltage to apply a predefined voltage. In an embodiment, the step up voltage generating unit 15-1 may include a rectifier configured with the insulation transformer. The configuration of the rectifier with the insulation transformer may convert the high level AC voltage to DC voltage. The converted DC voltage may then be applied to the electrification unit in order to generate a voltage difference. The DC voltage may be applied to the at least two layers of the electrification unit. In an embodiment, the positive terminal may be connected to one of the at least two layers and the negative terminal may be connected to another one of the at least two layers. In case where the layers (also referred to as mesh or net) are more than two, the negative voltage or neutral may be applied to one of the at least two layers and the positive voltage may be applied to remaining layers of the electrification unit. In an embodiment, the positive and negative voltage may be applied to the at least two layers alternatively.

[0061] In an embodiment, the power received from an external power supply may be stored in a battery 15-2. The external power supply may be in form of alternating current (AC) Power that may be converted into direct current (DC) power through one or more AC to DC power conversion circuits 15-3 and stored in a rechargeable battery 15-2. In an embodiment, when needed, the power may be supplied to one or more components of the apparatus from the rechargeable battery.

[0062] FIG. IB illustrates an exemplary representation of front view of the proposed apparatus, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. IB shown the front view of the apparatus employed with all the components configured in it.

[0063] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary representation of the housing of the proposed apparatus, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. [0064] As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 200 of the apparatus 100 may include a top plate 201 and a bottom plate 203. The top plate 201 may be configured at top of the housing, where the bottom plate 203 may be configured at bottom of the housing. The housing 200 may also include one or more vertical members position vertically inside the housing. The one or more vertical members may be configured between the top plate and the bottom plate. In an example, the one or more vertical members may include three vertical members 202-1, 202-2, 202-3 (collectively termed as the vertical member 202). The vertical members202-l and 202- 3 may be configured at the outer periphery of the housing, and the vertical member 202-2 may be configured vertically at the centre of the top and bottom plate. In an exemplary embodiment, the electrification unit may be connected to the vertical members 202-1 and 202-3.’

[0065] FIGs. 3A and 3B illustrate exemplary representations of the top plate and bottom plate of the housing, respectively, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. [0066] As shown in FIG. 3 A, the top plate 201 may be circular in shape. However, as can be understood by a person skilled in art, the top plate can have any shape depending upon size and shape of the apparatus. FIG. 3B illustrates bottom plate 203 of the housing.

[0067] FIG. 4A and 4B illustrate exemplary presentations of the power switch and the dispersion switch, respectively, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. [0068] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4A, the apparatus 100 may include a power switch 401 configured with the electrification unit. The power switch401 may be configured to move between an opened position and a closed position such that moving from the opened position to the closed position facilitates applying a voltage across the electrification unit, and moving from the closed position to the opened position facilitates removing the voltage across the electrification unit.

[0069] FIG. 4B illustrates a dispersing switch 403 that may be configured with the dispersing unit. The dispersing switch 402 may be configured to move between an opened position and the closed position such that moving from an opened position to the closed position may facilitate the dispersion of the input gas.

[0070] Thus, the present disclosure provides an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus for attracting and exterminating mosquitos, particularly employed with dispersing unit and electrification unit, in order to lure the mosquitos so that they get attracted towards the apparatus and when the mosquitos comes in contact with the electrification unit, they get electrocuted. In addition, the input gas to lure the mosquitos can be achieved through human exhalation, thereby enabling effective utilization of resource while considering the environmental aspects. In this manner, an efficient operation of the overall apparatus is achieved. Further, the apparatus would be more advantageous for the people like patients, paralyzed persons which cannot refill the input gas to kill mosquitos.

[0071] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term “coupled to” is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other or in contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms “coupled to” and “coupled with” are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms “coupled to” and “coupled with” are also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.

[0072] Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ....and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.

[0073] While some embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, those are completely exemplary in nature. The disclosure is not limited to the embodiments as elaborated herein only and it would be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. All such modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents are completely within the scope of the present disclosure. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. [0074] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0075] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

[0076] In the description of the present specification, reference to the term "one embodiment," "an embodiments", "an example", "an instance", or "some examples" and the description is meant in connection with the embodiment or example described the particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic included in the present invention, at least one embodiment or example. In the present specification, the term of the above schematic representation is not necessarily for the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features structures, materials, or characteristics described in any one or more embodiments or examples in proper manner. Moreover, those skilled in the art can be described in the specification of different embodiments or examples are joined and combinations thereof.

[0077] All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive.

[0078] Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION [0079] The present disclosure provides an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus that eliminates requirement of external input gas.

[0080] The present disclosure provides simple and cost-effectivemosquito eradicating apparatus that is easy to implement.

[0081] The present disclosure provides an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus that requires less amount of energy to operate compared to conventional mosquito eradicating apparatuses.

[0082] The present disclosure provides an improved mosquito eradicating apparatus that facilitates effective utilization of resources without causing any damage to the environment.