CPU-controlled, rearming electronic animal trap with three-killing-plate configuration
US7219466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M31/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, three-killing-plate configuration and extended killing cycle for trapping and exterminating larger rodents such as rats. The high-voltage output circuit is connected to a pair of killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train for a killing cycle when a pest of known impedance is sensed across said pair of plates. A third killing plate, electrically coupled to a first plate of said pair of plates, is brought to the voltage level of the first plate within approximately 1 msec of circuit activation for increased kill and escape-prevention capabilities.
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