EP0054590A1
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Trap for rats, mice and other vermin
Assignee: J T Eaton and Co Inc
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Filing: 1980-12-19
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2000-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A non-toxic adhesive trap (10) for mice and insects using a pressure sensitive adhesive (30) which is insensitive to normal heat variations in a room and will not bleed onto adjacent surfaces. A non-porous plastic tray (12) has a central indentation (14) into which molten material is poured which then thickens to provide a tacky layer which will trap, by self-adhesion, any vermin coming into contact therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley Z. Baker
- 👤 Benjamin H. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:29
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M23/00; A01M23/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
41 words
A trap for vermin comprised of a generally flat tray (12) formed of a non-porous, thin sheet material, said tray having at least one indented portion (14), and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive material (30) contained within said indented portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
41 words
A trap for vermin comprised of a generally flat tray (12) formed of a non-porous, thin sheet material, said tray having at least one indented portion (14), and a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive material (30) contained within said indented portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A trap according to claim 1 wherein said pressure sensitive adhesive material (30) has a thickness of 1.5mm to 6mm and a flow temperature above 52°C.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A trap according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said indented portion (14) has a planar bottom (16) and a flat flange (22) extending completely around said indented portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A trap according to any preceding claim wherein said tray (12) includes at least two indented portions (14) and a flat flange (22) between said portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A trap according to claim 4 wherein said tray (12) has two spaced indented portions (14), and said flange (22) has a perforated margin (26) symmetrically between said two indented portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A trap according to any of claims 3 to 5 wherein said flange has at least one opening passage (42) for a securing means.
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