Inverted Spray Can Lid for Insect Containment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for controlling insects are either hazardous due to the use of insecticides, messy, or inefficient in capturing and disposing of insects, often resulting in unintended exposure and environmental contamination.
Innovation Solution
An inverted spray can with a multi-functional lid that includes a spray nozzle and a closable chamber for containing insects, allowing for targeted application of insecticide and minimizing exposure and contamination, while also enabling safe capture and disposal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional spray insecticide is used to kill insects, then the insect can be killed, but the insecticide can be harmful to people and pets, cause skin exposure, and leave residue along walls, ceilings and floors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a chamber as an intermediary container between the spray insecticide and the target insect. The spray can is inverted into the chamber, and the insect is placed inside the chamber. The spray nozzle is positioned at the bottom of the chamber, allowing the insecticide to be sprayed upward onto the insect contained in the chamber, thereby preventing direct exposure of the user to harmful insecticide while maintaining effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent inverts the conventional spray can orientation by placing the spray nozzle at the bottom instead of the top. The can is inverted into the chamber with the nozzle facing upward, allowing the insecticide to spray upward onto the insect contained in the chamber. This inversion prevents the insecticide from flowing down and contaminating the user's skin and clothing, while still effectively reaching the insect
2Ease of operation
If the spray nozzle is positioned at the top of the can for easy operation, then the user can easily spray the insect, but the insecticide will flow down and settle on the user, creating skin exposure and residue
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional spray can orientation by placing the spray nozzle at the bottom instead of the top. The can is inverted into the chamber with the nozzle facing upward, allowing the insecticide to spray upward onto the insect contained in the chamber. This inversion prevents the insecticide from flowing down and contaminating the user's skin and clothing, while still effectively reaching the insect
3Adaptability or versatility
If a container or jar is used to cover the insect for capture and release, then the insect can be contained and carried outdoors, but the user must have a clear container readily available and the insect may move on if the user takes too long
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the spray can functionality with the capture chamber into a single integrated device. The chamber serves dual purposes: it contains the insect during capture and provides the inverted spray can for insecticide application. This eliminates the need for separate containers and allows the user to immediately deploy the device without needing to search for additional equipment
Solution Approach 2:
The chamber serves multiple functions: it acts as the containment vessel for capturing the insect, provides the inverted spray can for applying insecticide, and serves as the delivery mechanism for releasing the insect outdoors. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate equipment and reduces the time required to deploy the complete insect control system
4Productivity
If the spray can be made airborne for broad coverage, then the insecticide can reach insects in various locations, but the insecticide scatters and becomes difficult to clean up, leaving trails along walls, ceilings and floors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a chamber as an intermediary container that confines the insecticide spray within a controlled environment. The spray nozzle is positioned at the bottom of the chamber, and the insect is placed inside the chamber. The chamber walls act as a barrier that prevents the insecticide from scattering outward and contaminating the surrounding area, while still allowing the spray to reach the insect effectively
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively captures and kills insects with minimal exposure to insecticide, reducing residue and airborne dispersion, and allows for humane release or disposal without the need for additional containers.
Implementation Method 1
a spray nozzle disposed on one end thereof and an insecticide release button for releasing product from the insecticide can
Data Source
AI summary
A insect control device includes an inverted poison spray can with a multi-functional lid for catching, containing, killing or disposing of insects. The insect control device can contain the insect, so the user does not have to grab it and perhaps drop and lose it. The insect control device includes an aperture for closing the insect within the lid and allows the user to spray insecticide onto an insect contained within the inverted lid. The lid design contains the insecticide and concentrates it use onto the insect, where desired, rather than getting the insecticide onto the users walls, floors, ceilings or the like. If the user desires, they can carry the insect control device, with the aperture closed and the insect contained in the lid, to a location to release the insect. Typically, the lid will be clear or transparent to allow the user to see inside the lid.