US20090123644A1 - Insect control product with insert and production methods - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to controlling and eradicating household insects and methods of making insect control products.
- Household insects are becoming more and more problematic as they carry diseases in tropical and semi-tropical areas. They are also found in hospitals, schools, commercial establishments, restaurants, and factories. These insects are harmful not only to humans but also animals, even in temperate zones. Additionally, roaches are now known as a principal cause of asthma in poor children living in roach infested houses.
- Insect control products have been made in the past, including boxes which have been used to lure in and trap insects or deliver a paralyzing agent to the insect.
- the crawling insects enter the box and walk on a formula and become contaminated with a contact insecticide, which paralyzes them.
- the insect often exits the box and goes and dies elsewhere, or goes back to its colony and spreads the formula comprising the insecticide among colony members. Examples of such products/control products and descriptions of the formulae and insecticides used in such control products are included in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,819,371; 5,042,194; and 5,271,179 all to Cohen, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- the insect control product comprises an insert and a box or housing, and the control products are made on an assembly line.
- an assembly line comprising a plurality of conveyors automatically moves the insert, which is initially in a sheet with a predetermined peripheral contour, from a first feed mechanism to a first coating machine.
- the first coating machine applies a formula to a portion of the second side of the insert.
- the second side faces the downward direction.
- the assembly line transports the insert to a first flip mechanism which flips the insert, so that the second side goes from facing the downward direction to facing the upward direction.
- the assembly line moves the insert to a first drying tunnel where the formula on the second side of the insert is dried.
- the first drying tunnel is completely light free, and the entire production facility is sunlight free, because light, especially sunlight, damages the formula and/or insecticide on the insert, thus reducing its effectiveness.
- the insert is then moved by conveyor to a second coating machine where a portion of the first side of the insert, which is facing in the downward direction, is coated with formula.
- the insert is moved by a conveyor to a second flip mechanism which flips the insert so that the first side faces goes from facing the downward direction to facing the upward direction.
- the insert is then moved by conveyor to a second drying tunnel where the formula on the first side of the insert is dried.
- the second drying tunnel is also completely light free.
- the coated insert is moved by conveyor to a second feed mechanism which feeds the inserts into a folding machine.
- the inserts which are provided with pre-stamped fold lines, are folded along these fold lines in the folding machine. After folding, the inserts take on a Z-shaped cross section or configuration. Also, any particles of formula that chip off the insert during folding are suctioned out of the folding machine and blown through a water bath. The particles settle in the water bath as sludge and are removed.
- the assembly line then moves the folded inserts to an insertion machine that automatically slides the inserts into the boxes or housings.
- the boxes comprise openings for allowing insect entry, and they may be coated with a material to prevent them from deteriorating due to moisture.
- the insect control product thus comprises the box holding the formula coated insert therein.
- the assembly line then moves the insect control products to a carton insertion machine where the insect control products are placed into a carton, and when in the carton the insect control products are in flattened form. For example, five or ten insect control products in flattened form may be placed into a carton.
- the cartons are then moved by the assembly line to a shrink packaging machine that includes a film wrap and sealing section, and a heat tunnel that shrinks the film tightly around the carton.
- the sealed cartons are then placed in shipping crates and sent to order fulfillment and orders are filled. By being packaged in this manner away from sunlight, and fully sealed, the individual sealed cartons enable the insect control products contained therein to have a shelf life of about four years.
- an assembly line allows a plurality of inserts to be coated, dried, folded, and inserted into boxes and cartons accurately and rapidly.
- insect control products may be accurately mass produced at a low production cost.
- FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the assembly line of the invention showing the application of the formula which comprises an insecticide on the inserts and assembly of the insect control products of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the insert of the invention.
- FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the insert.
- FIG. 4 is side elevational view of the folded insert.
- FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic perspective view, partly in section, of the first coating machine.
- FIG. 5A is a diagrammatic perspective view, partly in section, of the second coating machine.
- FIG. 5B is a top plan view, partly in section, showing the cylinders of the first coating machine
- FIG. 5C is a top plan view, partly in section, showing the cylinders of the second coating machine.
- FIG. 6 is a top plan partial cutaway view of an insert moving through the first coating machine.
- FIG. 6A is a top plan partial cutaway view of an insert moving through the second coating machine.
- FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the box unit before it is folded and glued.
- FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the insert in the box comprising the insect control product.
- the assembly line 16 is shown as a schematic in FIG. 1 , and is read from left to right (in the direction of the arrows designated D).
- inserts 12 are loaded into the first feed mechanism 18 , such feed mechanisms are standard machines in the industry and known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- the insert 12 comprises a stamped paper blank comprising score lines or fold lines 21 , and comprises a first side 13 ( FIG. 2 ) and a second side 15 ( FIG. 3 ).
- Fold lines 21 are stamped between a first portion 23 and a middle portion 25 of the insert 12 , and stamped between the middle portion 25 and third portion 26 of the insert 12 .
- the first portion 23 of the insert 12 comprises first tabs 24
- the third portion of the insert 12 comprises second tabs 24 A ( FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
- the loaded first feed mechanism 18 automatically places the inserts 12 onto a conveyor 22 .
- the conveyor 22 includes a plurality of sections along the length or path of the assembly line 16 .
- Various machines or mechanisms are located between conveyor 22 sections in a manner which will be described.
- the conveyor 22 contacts the inserts only near the opposite edges thereof, thereby leaving exposed substantially the entire surface areas of the first and second sides 13 , 15 , respectively.
- Each conveyor section 22 grasps or holds the tabs 24 , 24 A by suitable means, such as clamps, wheels, or, if tabs are not used, vacuum holding arrangements including nozzles may be used to contact the edges of the insert 12 and hold the insert 12 . This allows the conveyor 22 to quickly transport the insert 12 along the assembly line 16 .
- the conveyor 22 transports the insert 12 to the first coating machine 34 , which will be described in further detail presently.
- the first coating machine 34 applies formula 300 which comprises an insecticide, to a rectangular shaped coated region 17 of the second side 15 of the insert 12 , as shown in FIGS. 3 , 5 , 5 B, and 6 .
- the second side 15 which faces in the downward direction, has formula 300 applied to it in a manner to be described presently.
- the second side is coated first due to the configuration of the first coating machine 34 .
- the coated region 17 encompasses substantially all of the middle portion 25 and part of the first portion 23 of the second side 15 of the insert 12 , and is rectangular-shaped.
- a non-coated region 27 exists on the third portion 26 of the second side 15 .
- Region 27 is located between the edge of coated region 17 and tabs 24 A.
- the insert 12 may be made from non-recycled paper, because it has been found in some instances the impurities in recycled paper may be detrimental to the formula 300 .
- the insert 12 is moved by conveyor 22 to a first flip mechanism 38 , such flip mechanisms are standard in the industry and known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- the first flip mechanism 38 takes the insert 12 and inverts or flips it over. After moving through the first flip mechanism 38 , the insert 12 , which was initially disposed with the second side 15 facing in the downward direction, is flipped such that the second side 15 now faces the upward direction.
- the insert 12 is moved along the assembly line 16 by the next section of conveyor 22 and delivered to the first drying tunnel 40 .
- the first drying tunnel 40 is light tight because light may adversely affect the formula 300 .
- the drying is performed by means other than light, for example heated air or heated coils.
- the production facility is sunlight free, because sunlight may damage the formula 300 .
- Moisture is removed from the coating of formula 300 on the second side 15 of the insert 12 in the first drying tunnel 40 , so that after the insert 12 exits the first drying tunnel 40 , the formula 300 on the second side 15 of the insert 12 is sufficiently dry. Because of the sensitivity of the formula 300 to light, especially sunlight, the facility where the production of the insect control product 10 is carried out is a sunlight free environment. This assists in preventing the degradation of the formula 300 .
- the second coating machine 44 is where the formula 300 is applied to a coated region 19 ( FIG. 2 ) of the first side 13 of the insert 12 . Also shown is the non-coated region 28 of the first side 13 which extends between the edge of the coated region 19 to the tabs 24 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the formula 300 on the coated region 19 is rectangular-shaped and encompasses substantially all of the middle portion 25 and part of the third portion 26 of the first side 13 of the insert 12 .
- the insert 12 is transported by the conveyor 22 to a second flip mechanism 46 which is identical to the first flip mechanism 38 .
- the insert 12 is flipped, such that the first side 13 of the insert 13 goes from facing the downward direction to facing the upward direction.
- the insert 12 is transported by conveyor 22 to the second drying tunnel 48 .
- the second drying tunnel is structurally the same as the first drying tunnel 40 , and is light free.
- the heat (from warm air, coils, and other means) in the tunnel removes moisture from the formula 300 on the first side 13 of the insert 12 , and the formula is dried.
- the formula 300 on the coated region 19 of the first side 13 is sufficiently dry, and the coated region 17 of the second side 15 is dry.
- the insert 12 is moved along the conveyor 22 to the second feed mechanism 50 , such feed mechanisms standard in the industry and are known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- the second feed mechanism 50 sends the inserts 12 to the folding machine 52 .
- Folding machine 52 is representative of such machines which are standard in the industry and known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- the folding machine 52 folds the inserts 12 , which are now dry, along the preformed fold lines 21 so that the inserts 12 take on the Z-shaped cross section shown in FIG. 4 .
- the folding machine 52 holds the inserts 12 by the tabs 24 , 24 A, respectively, and folds the tabs towards one another along the preformed fold lines 21 .
- FIG. 4 shows an side elevational view of the folded insert 12 , and its Z-shaped configuration.
- the folding machine 52 operates in combination with a particle recovery system 54 .
- the particle recovery system 54 comprises a vacuum source and vacuum hose which sucks out particles of formula 300 from the folding machine 52 .
- the particles of formula 300 break off the insert 12 along the fold lines 21 when the insert 12 is folded.
- the drawn in air and particles of formula 300 are suctioned through a bath, for example a water filter, and particles of formula 300 settle out as sludge.
- the cleansed air exiting the bath is then exhausted, and the sludge is disposed of in an appropriate manner.
- the facility where the assembly line 16 is set up does not become contaminated with formula 300 particles and formula 300 dust.
- the conveyor 22 transports the inserts from the folding machine 52 to the insertion machine 56 .
- the insertion machine 56 automatically moves the insert 12 into proper position, and places the insert 12 into the housing or box 14 , to form the completed insect control product 10 .
- Insertion machines are standard in the industry and are known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- FIG. 8 shows a side elevational view of the insect control product 10 . Both the coated region 19 on the first side 13 of the insert 12 and the coated region 17 on the second side 15 of the insert 12 are fully exposed. This ensures that no formula 300 is wasted in covering parts of the insert 12 (non-coated contact regions 27 , 28 , respectively) that are inaccessible to insects. This decreases manufacturing costs. Additionally, since the insert 12 is constructed of paper, when it is folded into the Z-shape ( FIGS.
- FIG. 8 shows a side elevational view of the insect control product 10 .
- the length of the insert 12 is substantially equal to the length of the box 14 measured in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper as viewed in FIG. 8 . It is noted that once insertion is completed, the insect control products 10 are stacked, which flattens them for packaging in cartons 60 .
- Carton insertion machine 58 is representative of a variety of commercially available machines which can be employed and which are well known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- Carton insertion machine 58 is representative of a variety of commercially available machines which can be employed and which are well known to those having ordinary skill in the art.
- five or ten insect control products 10 may be placed into each carton 60 .
- the insect control products 10 are in flattened form when in the cartons 60 .
- the cartons 60 are moved onto a spacing conveyor 61 , and delivered to a film wrap and sealing machine 62 which comprises an internal machine conveyor 63 .
- film is wrapped around the cartons 60 .
- Film wrap and sealing machine 62 and spacing conveyor 63 are representative of a variety of commercially available arrangements which may be employed.
- film covered cartons 60 are transported by the conveyor 22 to a film shrink tunnel 64 which shrinks the shrink wrap around the cartons 60 .
- Film shrink tunnels are standard in the industry and are known to those having ordinary skill in the art. It is noted that the insect control products 10 inside the shrink wrapped cartons 66 will have a shelf life of about four years.
- the shrink wrapped cartons 66 are moved along a dispatch conveyor 68 to packaging equipment for shipment.
- the containers 66 may be placed in containers and cases and stacked on pallets, and shipped.
- the assembly line 16 allows for the quick, efficient, and accurate production of insect control products 10 .
- the first coating machine 34 comprises a motor 70 which is arranged to spin a first cylinder 72 and a second cylinder 74 .
- FIG. 5B is a top plan view, partly in section, showing the first and second cylinders 72 , 74 respectively. As shown in FIG. 5B , the cylinders 72 , 74 are in close proximity to the motor assembly 70 , and the first cylinder drive shaft 79 spins the first cylinder 72 , and the second cylinder drive shaft 80 spins the second cylinder 74 .
- FIG. 6 is a top plan view, partly in section, of the first coating machine 34 , and shows the second cylinder drive shaft 80 and conveyor 22 .
- the second cylinder 74 applies formula 300 to the underside or downward facing side of the insert 12 that is passing over it.
- the second cylinder 74 picks up formula 300 only on a preprogrammed or predefined rectangular area 76 as it spins clockwise.
- the formula 300 is held on the rectangular area 76 , which may comprise stainless steel, by surface tension.
- This coated rectangular area 76 of cylinder 74 then contacts then the second side 15 of the insert 12 , as the insert 12 is moved between the first and second cylinders 72 , 74 , respectively.
- a layer of formula 300 is transferred to the coated region 17 of the second side 15 of the insert 12 in a printing-like action.
- the rectangular area 76 is substantially equal to the size of the coated region 17 on the second side 15 of the insert 12 .
- the first and second cylinders 72 , 74 are arranged in close proximity to the adjacent conveyors 22 . This allows the insert 12 to be rapidly moved between the cylinders 72 , 74 , and moved back onto the conveyor 22 .
- FIG. 6 shows a partial top plan view of the first coating machine 34 as an insert 12 is about to pass over the second cylinder 74 .
- the coated rectangular area 76 of cylinder 74 is about to apply a layer of formula 300 on the second side 15 of the insert 12 .
- the rectangular area 76 may comprise stainless steel. Surface tension holds the formula 300 on the rectangular area 76 .
- the first coating machine 34 comprises a formula 300 circulation system 78 which provides a constant supply of formula 300 to the second cylinder 74 .
- the circulation system 78 comprises: a tank 82 for holding a volume of formula 300 ; an agitator 84 for agitating the formula 300 in the tank 82 so the particles in the formula 300 do not settle; a circulation pump 86 for pumping the formula 300 through an inflow line 88 to a tray 90 ; and an outflow line 92 leading from the tray 90 back to the tank 82 .
- the circulation pump 86 pumps and the agitator 84 spins, the formula 300 is always moving, so that particles in the formula 300 do not have the opportunity to settle out.
- the second cylinder 74 is positioned partly in the tray 90 , so that as the second cylinder 74 spins, it picks up more formula 300 on the rectangular area 76 .
- FIG. 6A shows the insert 12 after it has passed through the first coating machine 34 after it has been dried.
- the rectangular shaped coated region 17 of the insert is coated with formula 300
- the first side 13 is about to be coated with formula 300 .
- the second coating machine 44 ( FIGS. 5A , 5 C, and 6 A) is structurally the same as the first coating machine 34 , with the difference being the length of the first drive shaft 79 A and second drive shaft 80 A.
- first and second drive shafts 79 A, 80 A respectively may be longer than their counterparts in the first coating machine 34 , and this provides for an offset of the first and second cylinders 72 , 74 , respectively.
- the rectangular area 76 on the second cylinder 74 is in the proper position to coat the rectangular coated region of the first side 19 of the insert 12 .
- the rectangular area 76 of the second cylinder 74 coats the first side 13 of the insert 12 .
- the manner in which the first side 13 of the insert 12 is coated is substantially the same as the manner in which the second side 15 of the insert was coated.
- the rectangular area 76 may be of stainless steel, and surface tension holds the formula 300 on the area 76 .
- the box 14 is formed by a selected commercial carton manufacturer to the specifications indicated below. It is formed from a stamped paper blank 100 ( FIG. 7 ) that, when folded and held together with an adhesive or glue, takes on the shape of the box 14 ( FIG. 8 ). A top plan view of the blank 100 is shown in FIG. 7 .
- the blank 100 comprises an exterior surface 102 and an interior surface 104 , as shown in FIG. 7 , and is of a thickness to provide for a sufficiently rigid box 14 after folding and receiving the insert 12 .
- the exterior surface 102 of the blank 100 may be coated with material to prevent moisture deterioration of the box 14 .
- the blank 100 comprises five principal panels: first panel 106 , second panel 108 , third panel 110 , fourth panel 112 , and an attachment panel 114 comprising an attachment surface. Additionally, when the blank 100 is stamped, scoring is stamped along fold lines 118 into the blank 100 , so that the blank 100 is foldable along the fold lines 118 . This provides for facilitated folding of the blank 100 . Fold lines 118 are indicated throughout FIG. 7 by reference number 118 .
- scoring is provided along the fold lines 118 between the first panel 106 and the second panel 108 , between the second panel 108 and the third panel 110 , between the third panel 110 and the fourth panel 112 , and between the fourth panel 112 and the attachment panel 114 .
- the blank 100 comprises additional fold lines 118 , two in the first panel 106 disposed substantially perpendicular to the previously described lines, and two in the third panel 110 disposed substantially perpendicular to the previously described lines.
- the first panel 106 further comprises an end flap 120 with scoring extending between the end flap 120 and the first panel 106 .
- a fold line 118 extends between the end flap 120 and the end portion 122 of the first panel 106 .
- the end portion 122 defines a cutout 124 along its edge 126 .
- the first panel 106 and end portion 122 further contain slots or openings 128 , the slots 128 being provided for allowing insects and crawling creatures to enter the insect control product 10 when the blank 100 is folded and held in shape with an adhesive.
- the second panel 108 comprises end tabs commonly designated throughout FIG. 7 by reference number 130 . Extending between the first and second panels 106 , 108 , respectively, are rectangular shaped edge insect entrance cutouts 132 . The shape of these entrances 132 increases the rigidity of the insect control product 10 after it is folded, and the shape is for allowing insects to enter the insect control product 10 with ease.
- the third panel 110 comprises an end flap 134 which includes a slot 128 , and end flap 134 meets to end portion 136 which defines a cutout 138 along its edge 140 .
- the third panel 110 further includes slots 128 for insects to allow insects to enter the insect control product 10 .
- Rectangular openings 132 are defined between the third panel 110 and the fourth panel 112 .
- Tabs 130 extend from the fourth panel 112 .
- the third panel 110 further comprises a pull out tab 142 ( FIGS. 7 and 8 ) that includes an aperture 144 .
- a finger recess 146 is defined between the pull out tab 142 and the third panel 110 .
- a user may insert a finger into the finger recess 146 , and raise the pull out tab 142 .
- the tab 142 allows the box 14 to be hung on wall surfaces where required by inserting a hook or the like through the opening 144 .
- the attachment panel 114 comprises an attachment surface 116 and extends from the fourth panel 112 along the fold line 118 , as shown in FIG. 7 .
- a glue or other adhesive is be applied to the attachment surface 116 , so that when the first, second, third, fourth, and attachment panels 106 , 108 , 110 , 112 , and 114 , respectively, are folded into the box 14 , the attachment surface 116 of the attachment panel 114 is glued/adhered to the interior side or surface 104 of the first panel 106 .
- the box 14 is ready to receive the insert 12 . It is noted that the edge cutouts 124 , 138 align with corresponding slots 128 when the box 14 is folded, so that the slots 128 do not become obstructed.
- the insect control product 10 is ready for use by the end user in its three dimensional shape. It may be deployed in corners, crevices, under furniture, and suspended. It may also be safely used in buildings where no insecticide spraying is permitted, such as hospitals, research laboratories, medical centers, storage rooms, and food storage areas.
- the formula 300 comprises attractants which draw in roaches, ants, beetles, bugs, assassin bugs, and other crawling insects.
- the formula 300 is picked up by the insect's legs, and the insect is paralyzed thereafter, falling on its back where it dehydrates and dies or is eaten by predators. Indeed, if the insect returns to its colony, a significant portion of the colony may be fatally affected.
- the formula 300 as well as the production process for making the insect control product 10 are safe, because the formula 300 is not harmful to humans and because during the production process any particles which break off in the folding machine 52 are suctioned out of the air.
- An example of formula 300 is found in the aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 5,271,179.
- the conveyor 22 may hold the insert 12 in a plurality of different manners.
- the inserts 12 may be moved between spinning rollers (not shown), which pinch the edges of the inserts 12 and move them along the assembly line 16 .
- the inserts 12 may be moved by a vacuum system (not shown) that picks up and moves the inserts 12 along the assembly line 16 .
- any suitable means for transporting may be used to move the inserts 12 along the assembly line 16 , so long as they do not damage formula 300 applied to the inserts 12 .
- the above described production process provides for rapid, efficient assembly of insect control products 10 . Also, because the process is automated, productivity increased and costs are decreased, thus providing for an inexpensive insect control product 10 .
- insect control product 10 with insert 12 and method of making same has been described above in connection with particular embodiments and examples, the insect control product 10 and method of making same is not necessarily so limited and other embodiments, examples, uses, and modifications and departures from the embodiments, examples, and uses may be made without departing from the insect control product 10 and method of making same. All of these embodiments are intended to be within the scope and spirit of the this invention.
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An insert for an insect control product comprising a first side and an oppositely facing second side; a first portion; a middle portion; a third portion, the middle portion being connected to the first portion and the third portion along fold lines. A formula applied on a coated region of the second side of the insert and dried, and the formula applied to a coated region of the first side of the insert and dried. The insert is folded in upon itself to take on a Z-shaped configuration or cross section, and slid into a box or housing to complete the insect control product. The insert is made by the process of placing the stamped insert on an assembly line and first coating a coated region of the second side with formula and then flipping the insert over and drying same. Then, the coated region of the first side of the insert is coated with formula, flipped over and dried. The assembly line transports the insert to a folding machine that folds the insert along fold lines so that the insert takes on a Z-shaped configuration or cross section. Broken off particles of formula are suctioned off. The inserts are automatically inserted into the box thus forming the insect control product. The insect control products are placed into cartons and are in flattened form when in the cartons. The cartons are sealed with shrink wrap.
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- This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/620,207, filed Jul. 15, 2003, pending, which is incorporated herein by reference.
- The present invention relates to controlling and eradicating household insects and methods of making insect control products. Household insects are becoming more and more problematic as they carry diseases in tropical and semi-tropical areas. They are also found in hospitals, schools, commercial establishments, restaurants, and factories. These insects are harmful not only to humans but also animals, even in temperate zones. Additionally, roaches are now known as a principal cause of asthma in poor children living in roach infested houses.
- Insect control products have been made in the past, including boxes which have been used to lure in and trap insects or deliver a paralyzing agent to the insect. The crawling insects enter the box and walk on a formula and become contaminated with a contact insecticide, which paralyzes them. The insect often exits the box and goes and dies elsewhere, or goes back to its colony and spreads the formula comprising the insecticide among colony members. Examples of such products/control products and descriptions of the formulae and insecticides used in such control products are included in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,819,371; 5,042,194; and 5,271,179 all to Cohen, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- Although boxes have been used and have accomplished their objective of luring in household crawling insects and paralyzing them, it would be desirable if insect control products could be constructed and manufactured more rapidly and more efficiently. It would also be beneficial to apply the formula to the insect control products by way of a more efficient and accurate system, as this would be helpful to significantly decrease production expenses. Additionally, because there exists a great need for millions of insect control products, for example in developing countries or regions, it would be desirable if the insect control products could be packaged with efficiency, accuracy, and speed. However, to date there has been no effective way to economically mass produce the massive number of household insect control products that are currently needed.
- Hence, it would be desirable to provide an insect control product that can be mass produced at a low production cost, that makes efficient use of formula and insecticide, and that minimizes waste of formula during the manufacturing process.
- The insect control product comprises an insert and a box or housing, and the control products are made on an assembly line. In particular, an assembly line comprising a plurality of conveyors automatically moves the insert, which is initially in a sheet with a predetermined peripheral contour, from a first feed mechanism to a first coating machine. The first coating machine applies a formula to a portion of the second side of the insert. The second side faces the downward direction. The assembly line transports the insert to a first flip mechanism which flips the insert, so that the second side goes from facing the downward direction to facing the upward direction. The assembly line moves the insert to a first drying tunnel where the formula on the second side of the insert is dried. The first drying tunnel is completely light free, and the entire production facility is sunlight free, because light, especially sunlight, damages the formula and/or insecticide on the insert, thus reducing its effectiveness.
- The insert is then moved by conveyor to a second coating machine where a portion of the first side of the insert, which is facing in the downward direction, is coated with formula. The insert is moved by a conveyor to a second flip mechanism which flips the insert so that the first side faces goes from facing the downward direction to facing the upward direction. The insert is then moved by conveyor to a second drying tunnel where the formula on the first side of the insert is dried. The second drying tunnel is also completely light free.
- The coated insert is moved by conveyor to a second feed mechanism which feeds the inserts into a folding machine. The inserts, which are provided with pre-stamped fold lines, are folded along these fold lines in the folding machine. After folding, the inserts take on a Z-shaped cross section or configuration. Also, any particles of formula that chip off the insert during folding are suctioned out of the folding machine and blown through a water bath. The particles settle in the water bath as sludge and are removed. The assembly line then moves the folded inserts to an insertion machine that automatically slides the inserts into the boxes or housings. The boxes comprise openings for allowing insect entry, and they may be coated with a material to prevent them from deteriorating due to moisture. The insect control product thus comprises the box holding the formula coated insert therein.
- The assembly line then moves the insect control products to a carton insertion machine where the insect control products are placed into a carton, and when in the carton the insect control products are in flattened form. For example, five or ten insect control products in flattened form may be placed into a carton. The cartons are then moved by the assembly line to a shrink packaging machine that includes a film wrap and sealing section, and a heat tunnel that shrinks the film tightly around the carton. The sealed cartons are then placed in shipping crates and sent to order fulfillment and orders are filled. By being packaged in this manner away from sunlight, and fully sealed, the individual sealed cartons enable the insect control products contained therein to have a shelf life of about four years.
- Thus, the use of an assembly line allows a plurality of inserts to be coated, dried, folded, and inserted into boxes and cartons accurately and rapidly. As a result, insect control products may be accurately mass produced at a low production cost.
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FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic view of the assembly line of the invention showing the application of the formula which comprises an insecticide on the inserts and assembly of the insect control products of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the insert of the invention. -
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the insert. -
FIG. 4 is side elevational view of the folded insert. -
FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic perspective view, partly in section, of the first coating machine. -
FIG. 5A is a diagrammatic perspective view, partly in section, of the second coating machine. -
FIG. 5B is a top plan view, partly in section, showing the cylinders of the first coating machine -
FIG. 5C is a top plan view, partly in section, showing the cylinders of the second coating machine. -
FIG. 6 is a top plan partial cutaway view of an insert moving through the first coating machine. -
FIG. 6A is a top plan partial cutaway view of an insert moving through the second coating machine. -
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the box unit before it is folded and glued. -
FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the insert in the box comprising the insect control product. - The
assembly line 16 is shown as a schematic inFIG. 1 , and is read from left to right (in the direction of the arrows designated D). - At the beginning of the
assembly line 16inserts 12 are loaded into thefirst feed mechanism 18, such feed mechanisms are standard machines in the industry and known to those having ordinary skill in the art. Theinsert 12 comprises a stamped paper blank comprising score lines or foldlines 21, and comprises a first side 13 (FIG. 2 ) and a second side 15 (FIG. 3 ). Foldlines 21 are stamped between afirst portion 23 and amiddle portion 25 of theinsert 12, and stamped between themiddle portion 25 andthird portion 26 of theinsert 12. Thefirst portion 23 of theinsert 12 comprisesfirst tabs 24, and the third portion of theinsert 12 comprisessecond tabs 24A (FIGS. 2 and 3 ). - The loaded
first feed mechanism 18 automatically places theinserts 12 onto aconveyor 22. Theconveyor 22 includes a plurality of sections along the length or path of theassembly line 16. Various machines or mechanisms are located betweenconveyor 22 sections in a manner which will be described. Theconveyor 22 contacts the inserts only near the opposite edges thereof, thereby leaving exposed substantially the entire surface areas of the first andsecond sides conveyor section 22 grasps or holds thetabs insert 12 and hold theinsert 12. This allows theconveyor 22 to quickly transport theinsert 12 along theassembly line 16. - The
conveyor 22 transports theinsert 12 to thefirst coating machine 34, which will be described in further detail presently. Thefirst coating machine 34 appliesformula 300 which comprises an insecticide, to a rectangular shapedcoated region 17 of thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12, as shown inFIGS. 3 , 5, 5B, and 6. In other words, as theinsert 12 moves through thefirst coating machine 34, thesecond side 15, which faces in the downward direction, hasformula 300 applied to it in a manner to be described presently. The second side is coated first due to the configuration of thefirst coating machine 34. As shown inFIG. 3 , thecoated region 17 encompasses substantially all of themiddle portion 25 and part of thefirst portion 23 of thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12, and is rectangular-shaped. As shown, after coating, anon-coated region 27 exists on thethird portion 26 of thesecond side 15.Region 27 is located between the edge ofcoated region 17 andtabs 24A. Theinsert 12 may be made from non-recycled paper, because it has been found in some instances the impurities in recycled paper may be detrimental to theformula 300. - Next, the
insert 12 is moved byconveyor 22 to afirst flip mechanism 38, such flip mechanisms are standard in the industry and known to those having ordinary skill in the art. Thefirst flip mechanism 38 takes theinsert 12 and inverts or flips it over. After moving through thefirst flip mechanism 38, theinsert 12, which was initially disposed with thesecond side 15 facing in the downward direction, is flipped such that thesecond side 15 now faces the upward direction. - Next, the
insert 12 is moved along theassembly line 16 by the next section ofconveyor 22 and delivered to the first dryingtunnel 40. In the first dryingtunnel 40 the formula/insecticide 300 which was applied on thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12 is dried. Thefirst drying tunnel 40 is light tight because light may adversely affect theformula 300. Thus, the drying is performed by means other than light, for example heated air or heated coils. It is noted the production facility is sunlight free, because sunlight may damage theformula 300. Moisture is removed from the coating offormula 300 on thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12 in the first dryingtunnel 40, so that after theinsert 12 exits the first dryingtunnel 40, theformula 300 on thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12 is sufficiently dry. Because of the sensitivity of theformula 300 to light, especially sunlight, the facility where the production of theinsect control product 10 is carried out is a sunlight free environment. This assists in preventing the degradation of theformula 300. - Next, the
insert 12 is transported by theconveyor 22 to the second coating machine 44 (FIGS. 5A , 5C, and 6A) which will be described in further detail presently. Thesecond coating machine 44 is where theformula 300 is applied to a coated region 19 (FIG. 2 ) of thefirst side 13 of theinsert 12. Also shown is thenon-coated region 28 of thefirst side 13 which extends between the edge of thecoated region 19 to thetabs 24. As shown inFIG. 2 , theformula 300 on thecoated region 19 is rectangular-shaped and encompasses substantially all of themiddle portion 25 and part of thethird portion 26 of thefirst side 13 of theinsert 12. - Next, the
insert 12 is transported by theconveyor 22 to asecond flip mechanism 46 which is identical to thefirst flip mechanism 38. Theinsert 12 is flipped, such that thefirst side 13 of theinsert 13 goes from facing the downward direction to facing the upward direction. - Next, the
insert 12 is transported byconveyor 22 to thesecond drying tunnel 48. The second drying tunnel is structurally the same as the first dryingtunnel 40, and is light free. The heat (from warm air, coils, and other means) in the tunnel removes moisture from theformula 300 on thefirst side 13 of theinsert 12, and the formula is dried. At this point in the assembly process, theformula 300 on thecoated region 19 of thefirst side 13 is sufficiently dry, and thecoated region 17 of thesecond side 15 is dry. - Next the
insert 12 is moved along theconveyor 22 to thesecond feed mechanism 50, such feed mechanisms standard in the industry and are known to those having ordinary skill in the art. - Next, the
second feed mechanism 50 sends theinserts 12 to thefolding machine 52. Foldingmachine 52 is representative of such machines which are standard in the industry and known to those having ordinary skill in the art. The foldingmachine 52 folds theinserts 12, which are now dry, along the preformedfold lines 21 so that theinserts 12 take on the Z-shaped cross section shown inFIG. 4 . There may be particles offormula 300 that chip or flake off theinsert 12 during the folding process. These chips and flaked particles of formula are removed from the foldingmachine 52 by aparticle recovery system 54, in a manner to be described presently. The foldingmachine 52 holds theinserts 12 by thetabs coated region 19 of thefirst side 13 is folded in upon itself, and thecoated region 17 of thesecond side 15 is folded in upon itself. This folding is carried out in such a manner as to prevent damage to thecoated regions FIG. 4 shows an side elevational view of the foldedinsert 12, and its Z-shaped configuration. - It is noted that the folding
machine 52 operates in combination with aparticle recovery system 54. Theparticle recovery system 54 comprises a vacuum source and vacuum hose which sucks out particles offormula 300 from the foldingmachine 52. The particles offormula 300 break off theinsert 12 along thefold lines 21 when theinsert 12 is folded. The drawn in air and particles offormula 300 are suctioned through a bath, for example a water filter, and particles offormula 300 settle out as sludge. The cleansed air exiting the bath is then exhausted, and the sludge is disposed of in an appropriate manner. Thus, the facility where theassembly line 16 is set up does not become contaminated withformula 300 particles andformula 300 dust. - Next, the
conveyor 22 transports the inserts from the foldingmachine 52 to theinsertion machine 56. Theinsertion machine 56 automatically moves theinsert 12 into proper position, and places theinsert 12 into the housing orbox 14, to form the completedinsect control product 10. Insertion machines are standard in the industry and are known to those having ordinary skill in the art. - After insertion into the box or
housing 14,non-coated region 27 of thesecond side 15, and thenon-coated region 28 of thefirst side 13 of theinsert 12 contact the opposite interior side surfaces oropposite sides 104 of thebox 14, as shown inFIG. 8 .FIG. 8 shows a side elevational view of theinsect control product 10. Both thecoated region 19 on thefirst side 13 of theinsert 12 and thecoated region 17 on thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12 are fully exposed. This ensures that noformula 300 is wasted in covering parts of the insert 12 (non-coated contact regions insert 12 is constructed of paper, when it is folded into the Z-shape (FIGS. 4 and 8 ), it has a natural spring constant. This natural spring constant keeps theinsert 12 in the Z-shape and assists in maintaining the rectangular shape of thebox 14 when theinsert 12 is placed therein.FIG. 8 shows a side elevational view of theinsect control product 10. The length of theinsert 12 is substantially equal to the length of thebox 14 measured in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper as viewed inFIG. 8 . It is noted that once insertion is completed, theinsect control products 10 are stacked, which flattens them for packaging incartons 60. - Next, the
conveyor 22 transports theinsect control products 10 to acarton insertion machine 58, which places theinsect control products 10 intocartons 60.Carton insertion machine 58 is representative of a variety of commercially available machines which can be employed and which are well known to those having ordinary skill in the art. For example, five or teninsect control products 10 may be placed into eachcarton 60. Theinsect control products 10 are in flattened form when in thecartons 60. Thecartons 60 are moved onto aspacing conveyor 61, and delivered to a film wrap and sealingmachine 62 which comprises aninternal machine conveyor 63. Here, film is wrapped around thecartons 60. Film wrap and sealingmachine 62 andspacing conveyor 63 are representative of a variety of commercially available arrangements which may be employed. - Then, the film covered
cartons 60 are transported by theconveyor 22 to afilm shrink tunnel 64 which shrinks the shrink wrap around thecartons 60. Film shrink tunnels are standard in the industry and are known to those having ordinary skill in the art. It is noted that theinsect control products 10 inside the shrink wrappedcartons 66 will have a shelf life of about four years. - Finally, the shrink wrapped
cartons 66 are moved along adispatch conveyor 68 to packaging equipment for shipment. Thecontainers 66 may be placed in containers and cases and stacked on pallets, and shipped. Thus, theassembly line 16 allows for the quick, efficient, and accurate production ofinsect control products 10. - Turning now to
FIG. 5 , thefirst coating machine 34 comprises amotor 70 which is arranged to spin afirst cylinder 72 and asecond cylinder 74.FIG. 5B is a top plan view, partly in section, showing the first andsecond cylinders FIG. 5B , thecylinders motor assembly 70, and the firstcylinder drive shaft 79 spins thefirst cylinder 72, and the secondcylinder drive shaft 80 spins thesecond cylinder 74.FIG. 6 is a top plan view, partly in section, of thefirst coating machine 34, and shows the secondcylinder drive shaft 80 andconveyor 22. - As the
insert 12 moves between the first andsecond cylinders second cylinder 74 appliesformula 300 to the underside or downward facing side of theinsert 12 that is passing over it. In particular and as shown inFIG. 5 , thesecond cylinder 74 picks upformula 300 only on a preprogrammed or predefinedrectangular area 76 as it spins clockwise. Theformula 300 is held on therectangular area 76, which may comprise stainless steel, by surface tension. This coatedrectangular area 76 ofcylinder 74 then contacts then thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12, as theinsert 12 is moved between the first andsecond cylinders formula 300 is transferred to thecoated region 17 of thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12 in a printing-like action. Therectangular area 76 is substantially equal to the size of thecoated region 17 on thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12. The first andsecond cylinders adjacent conveyors 22. This allows theinsert 12 to be rapidly moved between thecylinders conveyor 22. -
FIG. 6 shows a partial top plan view of thefirst coating machine 34 as aninsert 12 is about to pass over thesecond cylinder 74. As shown, the coatedrectangular area 76 ofcylinder 74 is about to apply a layer offormula 300 on thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12. By way of example, in an illustrative coating machine, therectangular area 76 may comprise stainless steel. Surface tension holds theformula 300 on therectangular area 76. - Additionally, the
first coating machine 34 comprises aformula 300circulation system 78 which provides a constant supply offormula 300 to thesecond cylinder 74. In particular, thecirculation system 78 comprises: atank 82 for holding a volume offormula 300; anagitator 84 for agitating theformula 300 in thetank 82 so the particles in theformula 300 do not settle; acirculation pump 86 for pumping theformula 300 through aninflow line 88 to atray 90; and anoutflow line 92 leading from thetray 90 back to thetank 82. As thecirculation pump 86 pumps and theagitator 84 spins, theformula 300 is always moving, so that particles in theformula 300 do not have the opportunity to settle out. As shown, thesecond cylinder 74 is positioned partly in thetray 90, so that as thesecond cylinder 74 spins, it picks upmore formula 300 on therectangular area 76. - When the
insert 12, which has been flipped by thesecond flip mechanism 46, enters thesecond coating machine 44, thesecond side 15 of theinsert 12 is facing in an upwardly direction, and thefirst side 13 is facing the downwardly direction. In particular,FIG. 6A shows theinsert 12 after it has passed through thefirst coating machine 34 after it has been dried. As shown, the rectangular shapedcoated region 17 of the insert is coated withformula 300, and thefirst side 13 is about to be coated withformula 300. The second coating machine 44 (FIGS. 5A , 5C, and 6A) is structurally the same as thefirst coating machine 34, with the difference being the length of thefirst drive shaft 79A andsecond drive shaft 80A. Here, the first andsecond drive shafts first coating machine 34, and this provides for an offset of the first andsecond cylinders insert 12 passes between the first andsecond cylinders rectangular area 76 on thesecond cylinder 74 is in the proper position to coat the rectangular coated region of thefirst side 19 of theinsert 12. In this way, therectangular area 76 of thesecond cylinder 74 coats thefirst side 13 of theinsert 12. The manner in which thefirst side 13 of theinsert 12 is coated is substantially the same as the manner in which thesecond side 15 of the insert was coated. Therectangular area 76 may be of stainless steel, and surface tension holds theformula 300 on thearea 76. - The
box 14 is formed by a selected commercial carton manufacturer to the specifications indicated below. It is formed from a stamped paper blank 100 (FIG. 7 ) that, when folded and held together with an adhesive or glue, takes on the shape of the box 14 (FIG. 8 ). A top plan view of the blank 100 is shown inFIG. 7 . The blank 100 comprises anexterior surface 102 and aninterior surface 104, as shown inFIG. 7 , and is of a thickness to provide for a sufficientlyrigid box 14 after folding and receiving theinsert 12. Theexterior surface 102 of the blank 100 may be coated with material to prevent moisture deterioration of thebox 14. - The blank 100 comprises five principal panels:
first panel 106,second panel 108,third panel 110,fourth panel 112, and anattachment panel 114 comprising an attachment surface. Additionally, when the blank 100 is stamped, scoring is stamped alongfold lines 118 into the blank 100, so that the blank 100 is foldable along the fold lines 118. This provides for facilitated folding of the blank 100. Foldlines 118 are indicated throughoutFIG. 7 byreference number 118. - As shown, scoring is provided along the
fold lines 118 between thefirst panel 106 and thesecond panel 108, between thesecond panel 108 and thethird panel 110, between thethird panel 110 and thefourth panel 112, and between thefourth panel 112 and theattachment panel 114. As described presently, the blank 100 comprisesadditional fold lines 118, two in thefirst panel 106 disposed substantially perpendicular to the previously described lines, and two in thethird panel 110 disposed substantially perpendicular to the previously described lines. - The
first panel 106 further comprises anend flap 120 with scoring extending between theend flap 120 and thefirst panel 106. Afold line 118 extends between theend flap 120 and theend portion 122 of thefirst panel 106. Theend portion 122 defines acutout 124 along itsedge 126. Thefirst panel 106 andend portion 122 further contain slots oropenings 128, theslots 128 being provided for allowing insects and crawling creatures to enter theinsect control product 10 when the blank 100 is folded and held in shape with an adhesive. - The
second panel 108 comprises end tabs commonly designated throughoutFIG. 7 byreference number 130. Extending between the first andsecond panels insect entrance cutouts 132. The shape of theseentrances 132 increases the rigidity of theinsect control product 10 after it is folded, and the shape is for allowing insects to enter theinsect control product 10 with ease. - The
third panel 110 comprises anend flap 134 which includes aslot 128, andend flap 134 meets to endportion 136 which defines acutout 138 along itsedge 140. Thethird panel 110 further includesslots 128 for insects to allow insects to enter theinsect control product 10.Rectangular openings 132 are defined between thethird panel 110 and thefourth panel 112.Tabs 130 extend from thefourth panel 112. - The
third panel 110 further comprises a pull out tab 142 (FIGS. 7 and 8 ) that includes anaperture 144. Afinger recess 146 is defined between the pull outtab 142 and thethird panel 110. A user may insert a finger into thefinger recess 146, and raise the pull outtab 142. Thetab 142 allows thebox 14 to be hung on wall surfaces where required by inserting a hook or the like through theopening 144. - The
attachment panel 114 comprises anattachment surface 116 and extends from thefourth panel 112 along thefold line 118, as shown inFIG. 7 . A glue or other adhesive is be applied to theattachment surface 116, so that when the first, second, third, fourth, andattachment panels box 14, theattachment surface 116 of theattachment panel 114 is glued/adhered to the interior side orsurface 104 of thefirst panel 106. - The
box 14 is ready to receive theinsert 12. It is noted that theedge cutouts corresponding slots 128 when thebox 14 is folded, so that theslots 128 do not become obstructed. - After insertion of the
insert 12 into the above describedbox 14, the end user will fold and tuck end flaps 122 and 134making box 14 three dimensional. Theinsect control product 10 is ready for use by the end user in its three dimensional shape. It may be deployed in corners, crevices, under furniture, and suspended. It may also be safely used in buildings where no insecticide spraying is permitted, such as hospitals, research laboratories, medical centers, storage rooms, and food storage areas. - The
formula 300 comprises attractants which draw in roaches, ants, beetles, bugs, assassin bugs, and other crawling insects. Theformula 300 is picked up by the insect's legs, and the insect is paralyzed thereafter, falling on its back where it dehydrates and dies or is eaten by predators. Indeed, if the insect returns to its colony, a significant portion of the colony may be fatally affected. Theformula 300 as well as the production process for making theinsect control product 10 are safe, because theformula 300 is not harmful to humans and because during the production process any particles which break off in thefolding machine 52 are suctioned out of the air. An example offormula 300 is found in the aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 5,271,179. - It is noted that the
conveyor 22 may hold theinsert 12 in a plurality of different manners. In other embodiments, theinserts 12 may be moved between spinning rollers (not shown), which pinch the edges of theinserts 12 and move them along theassembly line 16. In yet other embodiments, theinserts 12 may be moved by a vacuum system (not shown) that picks up and moves theinserts 12 along theassembly line 16. Thus, any suitable means for transporting may be used to move theinserts 12 along theassembly line 16, so long as they do not damageformula 300 applied to theinserts 12. - Thus, the above described production process provides for rapid, efficient assembly of
insect control products 10. Also, because the process is automated, productivity increased and costs are decreased, thus providing for an inexpensiveinsect control product 10. - It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that while the
insect control product 10 withinsert 12 and method of making same has been described above in connection with particular embodiments and examples, theinsect control product 10 and method of making same is not necessarily so limited and other embodiments, examples, uses, and modifications and departures from the embodiments, examples, and uses may be made without departing from theinsect control product 10 and method of making same. All of these embodiments are intended to be within the scope and spirit of the this invention.
Claims (6)
1. A method of making an insert for a control product comprising the steps of:
a) providing a stamped insert comprising a first portion, a middle portion, and a third portion;
b) providing fold lines between the first portion and middle portion, and providing fold lines between the between the middle portion and the third portion;
c) providing a formula;
d) providing the insert with a first side and a second side; and
e) applying the formula on a coated region of the second side and drying the formula, and applying the formula on a coated region on the first side and drying the formula.
2. The method of making an insert for a control product according to claim 1 wherein the coated region on the second side of the insert comprises the middle portion and a portion of the first portion.
3. The method of making an insert for a control product according to claim 1 wherein the coated region on the first side comprises the middle portion and a portion of the third portion.
4. The method of making an insert for a control product according to claim 1 comprising the step of folding the insert in upon itself along the fold lines so that the insert comprises a Z-shaped cross section.
5. The method of making an insert for a control product according to claim 1 comprising the steps of folding the coated middle portion and the coated part of the third portion of the first side towards one another, and folding the coated middle portion and the coated part of the first portion of the second side towards another, to provide the insert with a Z-shaped cross section.
6. The method of making an insert for a control product according to claim 1 comprising the further steps of providing first tabs extending from the first portion and providing second tabs extending from the third portion, and holding the inserts by the first tabs and second tabs.
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