Alternating rodent insect trap
US6389738B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M2200/011
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pest trap has a cover which engages with a base in two alternative positions. The cover has rodent access openings on opposed side walls which, in a first position, align with openings of similar dimensions in the opposed side walls of the base; and in a second position, when the cover is rotated 180°, align with solid portions of the base side walls to block the rodent access openings. A glue board within the base allows it to be used for trapping rodents and insects, or insects alone. The cover has tabs which pivot in base tab holes, and prongs which engage with base ledges to secure the cover to the base. The cover may have interior board restraint fingers which help to retain the glue board in a flat condition. A rod may support a bait block over a tray in place of the glue board.
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