Patent · US Expired

Animal trap

US4763439A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Filing dateJun 19, 1986
Grant dateAug 16, 1988
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01M23/20
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An animal trap is disclosed comprising an elongate, preferably air impermeable housing at one end of which is disposed a bait hook operatively associated with a trigger mechanism releasing a gate at the other end of the housing, to close same. Simultaneously with the closing, the interior of the housing is filled with an anesthetic. Thus, the animal trapped inside expires in its sleep without suffering.

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