Animal trap
US4763439A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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