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US3747259A
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Animal trap and trap holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-10
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-04-10
Abstract
Abstract An animal trap formed of a pair of jaws movable towards each other under spring tension and an arrangement for adjusting the spring tension. A trap holder for the trap is formed of a pole, a clamp clamped to the pole, and a clamp member located above the clamp and to which the trap is secured and which releasably engages the pole.
Inventors
- 👤 D Pellowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:16
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M23/00; A01M23/24; A01M23/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An animal trap comprising: a pair of jaws pivotally mounted with respect to each other; a first collar connected to the first of said jaws for movement therewith; a second collar connected to the second of said jaws for movement therewith; a spring member having a pair of opposed ends, said spring member being disposed between said first and second collars, said first collar having a plurality of stop members for engagement by one end of said spring, said one end of such spring member being releasably engaged with a selected one of said stop means on said first collar, the other end of said spring being releasably engaged with the second of said collars; releasable catch means mounted on said jaws for holding said jaws apart when said trap is set; trigger means for releasing said catch means when an animal moves said tripper means; and means enabling movement of said one end of said spring for engagement with a selected one of said stop members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An animal trap comprising: a pair of jaws pivotally mounted with respect to each other; a first collar connected to the first of said jaws for movement therewith; a second collar connected to the second of said jaws for movement therewith; a spring member having a pair of opposed ends, said spring member being disposed between said first and second collars, said first collar having a plurality of stop members for engagement by one end of said spring, said one end of such spring member being releasably engaged with a selected one of said stop means on said first collar, the other end of said spring being releasably engaged with the second of said collars; releasable catch means mounted on said jaws for holding said jaws apart when said trap is set; trigger means for releasing said catch means when an animal moves said tripper means; and means enabling movement of said one end of said spring for engagement with a selected one of said stop members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
The trap accordinG to claim 1 wherein said spring is a coil spring formed of a plurality of convolutions and said means enabling movement of said one end of said spring comprises: a loop extending outwardly of the convolutions at said one end of said spring which is manipulable to move said one end of said spring into and out of engagement with a selected one of said stop members on said first collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
A trap according to claim 1 further comprising: a bolt extending through said first jaw for unitary movement therewith and extending through said second jaw so as to permit relative movement therebetween; wherein said first collar is connected to said bolt for unitary movement therewith; and wherein said second collar is connected to said second jaw for unitary movement therewith and so as to permit relative movement between the bolt and the second collar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
The trap according to claim 3 wherein said spring is a coil spring formed of a plurality of convolutions extending about said bolt and said means enabling movement of said one end of said spring comprises: a loop extending outwardly of the convolutions at said one end of said spring which is manipulable to move said one end of the spring into and out of engagement with a selected one of said stop members on said first collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A trap as claimed in claim 1 wherein said stop members on said first collar comprise a plurality of spaced openings in said first collar for selective engagment by said one end of said spring member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A trap as claimed in claim 1 wherein said second collar is provided with a plurality of stop members for selective engagement by said second end of said spring member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A trap as claimed in claim 6 wherein said stop members on said first collar comprise a plurality of spaced openings in said first collar for selective engagement by said one end of said spring member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A trap as claimed in claim 7 wherein said stop members on said second collar comprise a plurality of spaced openings in said second collar for selective engagement by said other end of said spring member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
117 words
A trap holder comprising a pole; a flexible limit stop member on said pole, said limit member frictionally engaging said pole at a selected position; a clamp member located above said limit stop, said clamp member releasably engaging said pole at a selected position; a trap secured to the clamp member; and a connecting member having a pair of opposed ends, one end of said connecting member being secured to said limit stop member and the other end of said connecting member being secured to said clamp member, whereby said connecting member will permit only limited upward movement of said clamp member and said limit stop member will permit only limited downward movement of said clamp member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
117 words
A trap holder comprising a pole; a flexible limit stop member on said pole, said limit member frictionally engaging said pole at a selected position; a clamp member located above said limit stop, said clamp member releasably engaging said pole at a selected position; a trap secured to the clamp member; and a connecting member having a pair of opposed ends, one end of said connecting member being secured to said limit stop member and the other end of said connecting member being secured to said clamp member, whereby said connecting member will permit only limited upward movement of said clamp member and said limit stop member will permit only limited downward movement of said clamp member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
53 words
A trap holder as claimed in claim 9 wherein the clamp member comprises: a seat engaging one side of the pole; and an adjustable clamp finger for engagement against the other side of the pole on an axis that extends inwardly and upwardly of the pole whereby the clamping force may be adjusted.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
45 words
The trap holder according to claim 10 further comprising: means mounting said clamp finger for swinging movement on the seat so that, if desired, the clamp finger may engage the pole on an axis that is at right angles to the axis of the pole.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
156 words
A device as claimed in claim 9 wherein said limit stop member comprises: a spring member having a pair of opposed ends; a first pole engaging member having a pair of opposed ends, one end of said first pole engaging member being integrally attached to one end of said spring member; a second pole engaging member having a pair of opposed ends, one end of said second pole engaging member being integrally attached to the other end of said spring member; a first finger engaging member integrally formed on the other end of said first pole engaging member; and a second finger engaging member integrally formed on the other end of saId second pole engaging member, whereby when finger pressure is applied to said first and second finger engaging members said first and second pole engaging members will be moved apart so that the position of said limit stop member on said pole can be adjusted.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |