Light fixture and chemical distribution device
View Patent ↗A device is disclosed for distributing chemicals, such as mosquito inhibitor chemicals. The device includes a housing and a light source. The light source is positioned within the housing such that the light source can be used to illuminate objects located near the device. The housing also includes a chemical disperser capable of distributing the chemicals. A solar panel provides power to the device.
1. A chemical distribution device, comprising:
a housing;
a solar panel connected with the housing;
a light source connected with the housing;
a chemical disperser operable to distribute a chemical;
a vent disposed with the housing to allow the chemical to be alternately contained in the housing when the vent is closed and dispersed from the housing when the vent is open; and
a knob disposed with the housing, such that the knob is connected with the vent and the chemical disperser, wherein when the knob is set to a determined position, both the chemical disperser is activated and the vent is opened.
2. The device of claim 1 further comprising a chemical.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein the chemical comprises a mosquito inhibitor chemical.
4. The device of claim 3 wherein the mosquito inhibitor chemical includes a fragrance.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein the housing includes a wall portion adjacent the light source that forms a chamber.
6. The device of claim 5 wherein the wall portion diffuses light that passes therethrough.
7. The device of claim 1 wherein the housing includes an opening to accommodate the solar panel.
8. The device of claim 7 further including a cap to cover the opening in the housing.
9. The device of claim 8 wherein the cap allows light to shine through to the solar panel.
10. The device of claim 1 further including a reflector positioned in the housing.
11. The device of claim 10 wherein the reflector is positioned adjacent to the light source to direct light generally away from the light source.
12. The device of claim 10 wherein the reflector comprises a generally cone-shaped reflector.
13. The device of claim 1 wherein the chemical disperser comprises an impeller.
14. The device of claim 13 wherein the knob is electrically connected with the impeller.
15. The device of claim 1 wherein the light source comprises a light emitting diode.
16. The device of claim 1 wherein the knob is mechanically connected with a vent cover for opening and closing the vent.