Electronic rodent traps with remote monitoring capability
US11278020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M2200/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic rodent trap and monitoring method is provided. Each trap has at least one entrance, and preferably two entrances in opposed relationship to create a longitudinal tunnel, with a pair of lower plates extending longitudinally and oriented in spaced substantially parallel relationship, and a triggering element, such as a third plate, positioned above the lower plates, and preferably adjacent the ceiling of the trap on a center baffle that also shields a bait cup. The trap is activated when the rodent, with its left and right feet on the parallel lower plates, which are preferably raised above the floor, contacts the triggering element on the center baffle. The trap is preferably modular in design with an electronics module and a tunnel module removably secured within and protected by an outer housing. The trap also has improved features for more accurate remote monitoring of rodent dispatch and kill verification including long range monitoring capability.
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