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Trapping device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-02
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1984-11-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick C Robards
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:51
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M23/00; A01M23/24; A01M23/34; A01K; A01K91/00; A01K91/06; A01K91/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A TRAPPING DEVICE COMPRISING A SPRING MEANS HAVING ELONGATED EXTENSIONS, A LINE OPERATIVELY ENGAGED BY SAID EXTENSIONS AND HAVING A FREE END ADAPTED TO HOLD THE TRAPPED QUARRY, A TRIP MECHANISM INCLUDING A LATCH MEANS HAVING OPPOSITELY OPENING HOOK PORTIONS OPERATIVELY POSITIONED ON SAID EXTENSIONS FOR RESTRAINING THE SPRING MEANS FROM DISPLACING ITS EXTENSIONS, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH FREE END OF SAID LINE TO DISPLACE SAID LATCH MEANS FROM RESTRAINING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A TRAPPING DEVICE COMPRISING A SPRING MEANS HAVING ELONGATED EXTENSIONS, A LINE OPERATIVELY ENGAGED BY SAID EXTENSIONS AND HAVING A FREE END ADAPTED TO HOLD THE TRAPPED QUARRY, A TRIP MECHANISM INCLUDING A LATCH MEANS HAVING OPPOSITELY OPENING HOOK PORTIONS OPERATIVELY POSITIONED ON SAID EXTENSIONS FOR RESTRAINING THE SPRING MEANS FROM DISPLACING ITS EXTENSIONS, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH FREE END OF SAID LINE TO DISPLACE SAID LATCH MEANS FROM RESTRAINING POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |