Multiple rodent trap with sliding cover
US6481151B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M23/18
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A molded plastic base has a rodent runway which extends from two inlet openings to a single rodent containment compartment. Pivotable ramps are positioned in the rodent runway adjacent cacti inlet opening. A plastic lid is slidingly engaged with the base, and is movable along the axis of the rodent runway. The lid has downwardly extending tabs which have inclined inside and outside surfaces, and barriers extending between each pair of tabs. The inclined surfaces of the tabs engage inclined protrusions which project upwardly from the ramps when the lid is slid open and closed, the engagement between the inclined surfaces causes the ramps to pivot out of the way of the barriers, facilitating smooth and uninterrupted opening and closing of the lid on the base.
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