Animal trap
US11985966B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M23/30
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is an improved body gripping style animal trap and corresponding housing. The trapping mechanism operates in the same fashion as a single-spring body gripping style trap with a pair of corresponding jaws, trigger mechanism made from a trigger and dog and a peripheral spring that biases the set jaws into the sprung position, thereby gripping and killing the animal within the housing. Opposite from the spring the improved trap incorporates a post that allows the jaws to rotate as intended but maintains them in place within the housing with a fastener.
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