US3827176A — Electronic executing device for moles, gophers an…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 315 words

An electrical executing device for moles, gophers and like animals comprising: a grid structure including a pair of spaced apart parallelly disposed bare electrically conductive grids, an insulating block member having one end of each grid attached thereto with the block member retaining the grids in horizontally extending vertically aligned spaced apart positions, an opening defining a doorway extending through the block intermediate the grids with the opening being of a size and configuration to permit a portion of the animal''s body to project therethrough, suitably insulated electrical wires each having one end connected to an associated grid member with the opposite ends projecting outwardly of the insulating block; a door disposed adjacent the insulating block opposite the grid members in a position spaced apart from the insulating block and overlapping the doorway extending therethrough, the door being pivotally suspended for movement between a closed position covering the door opening in the insulating block to an outward open position uncovering the doorway in response to an outward pressure of an animal against the door when the animal is standing intermedIate the grids and projecting through the doorway to engage the door; an electrical input means; an electrical switch means electrically interconnecting the grids to the electrical input means when the switch is in the energized position and de-energizing the grids from the input means when the switch is in the de-energized position; a connecting means interconnecting the door to the switch for movement of the switch between the normally de-energized position to the energized position upon the outward swinging of the door relative to the insulating block; and an electrically operated timer interposed electrically in the circuit between the electrical switch and the electrical input means for retaining the grids electrically energized for a preset time after energization thereof by the switch means and then de-energizing the grids until the switch means is manually reset.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 315 words

An electrical executing device for moles, gophers and like animals comprising: a grid structure including a pair of spaced apart parallelly disposed bare electrically conductive grids, an insulating block member having one end of each grid attached thereto with the block member retaining the grids in horizontally extending vertically aligned spaced apart positions, an opening defining a doorway extending through the block intermediate the grids with the opening being of a size and configuration to permit a portion of the animal''s body to project therethrough, suitably insulated electrical wires each having one end connected to an associated grid member with the opposite ends projecting outwardly of the insulating block; a door disposed adjacent the insulating block opposite the grid members in a position spaced apart from the insulating block and overlapping the doorway extending therethrough, the door being pivotally suspended for movement between a closed position covering the door opening in the insulating block to an outward open position uncovering the doorway in response to an outward pressure of an animal against the door when the animal is standing intermedIate the grids and projecting through the doorway to engage the door; an electrical input means; an electrical switch means electrically interconnecting the grids to the electrical input means when the switch is in the energized position and de-energizing the grids from the input means when the switch is in the de-energized position; a connecting means interconnecting the door to the switch for movement of the switch between the normally de-energized position to the energized position upon the outward swinging of the door relative to the insulating block; and an electrically operated timer interposed electrically in the circuit between the electrical switch and the electrical input means for retaining the grids electrically energized for a preset time after energization thereof by the switch means and then de-energizing the grids until the switch means is manually reset.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 153 words

The executing device as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a supporting bracket including a horizontally extending base member and a vertically extending support member, the top edge of the support member being doubled over onto itself to define a cylindrical bore extending laterally therethrough and adapted to rotatably support the connecting means for movement in opposite directions about the longitudinal axis of the connecting means, a horizontally extending ledge formed integrally with the vertical support member and extending laterally out of one side edge thereof, an electrical box mounted on the horizontal ledge, the switch means comprising an electrical toggle switch mounted in the electrical box and having a toggle actuating mechanism projecting outwardly of the box, and the connecting means being operatively associated with the toggle actuating member to effect the movement thereof upon the swinging movement of the door member in an outward direction relative to the insulating block.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 48 words

The executing device as set forth in claim 2 further comprising an electric lamp mounted in the electric box and electrically interconnected in electrical series relationship with the switch means, grid members, and electrical input means to provide a visual warning when the electrical circuit is electrically energized.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 115 words

The executing device as set forth in claim 3 wherein the connecting means comprises an elongated cylindrical rod having one end portion connected to the door member, the medial portion of the connecting rod passing through the cylindrical bore of the supporting bracket, and the opposite end of the connecting rod being in the form of a bell-crank adapted to trip the actuating member of the toggle switch when the door is moved in a pivoted outward direction relative to the insulating block, the bell-crank being inoperative if the door member is swung in a direction toward the insulating block so as to have no effect on the actuating member and the associated switch means.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 315 words

An electrical executing device for moles, gophers and like animals comprising: a grid structure including a pair of spaced apart parallelly disposed bare electrically conductive grids, an insulating block member having one end of each grid attached thereto with the block member retaining the grids in horizontally extending vertically aligned spaced apart positions, an opening defining a doorway extending through the block intermediate the grids with the opening being of a size and configuration to permit a portion of the animal''s body to project therethrough, suitably insulated electrical wires each having one end connected to an associated grid member with the opposite ends projecting outwardly of the insulating block; a door suspended adjacent the doorway of the insulating block opposite of the grid members and disposed in a manner to block the doorway, the door being movable from a closed position covering the doorway in the insulating block to an outward open position uncovering the doorway, the door being moved in response to an outward pressure of an animal against the suRface of the door when the animal is intermediate the grids and projecting through the doorway to engage the door member; an electrical input means; an electrical switch means adapted to electrically connect and disconnect the grid members from the electrical input means; connecting means having one end connected and suspending the door member with the opposite end disposed adjacent the switch means such that outward movement of the door in response to the pressure of an animal will effect the activation of the switch means to electrically energize the grid members to electrocute the animal in contact therewith; and an electrically operated timer interposed in electrical series relationship intermediate the switch means and grid members to maintain the circuit electrically energized for a preset period of time after which the circuit is automatically de-energized until after the switch means has been manually reset.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 315 words

An electrical executing device for moles, gophers and like animals comprising: a grid structure including a pair of spaced apart parallelly disposed bare electrically conductive grids, an insulating block member having one end of each grid attached thereto with the block member retaining the grids in horizontally extending vertically aligned spaced apart positions, an opening defining a doorway extending through the block intermediate the grids with the opening being of a size and configuration to permit a portion of the animal''s body to project therethrough, suitably insulated electrical wires each having one end connected to an associated grid member with the opposite ends projecting outwardly of the insulating block; a door suspended adjacent the doorway of the insulating block opposite of the grid members and disposed in a manner to block the doorway, the door being movable from a closed position covering the doorway in the insulating block to an outward open position uncovering the doorway, the door being moved in response to an outward pressure of an animal against the suRface of the door when the animal is intermediate the grids and projecting through the doorway to engage the door member; an electrical input means; an electrical switch means adapted to electrically connect and disconnect the grid members from the electrical input means; connecting means having one end connected and suspending the door member with the opposite end disposed adjacent the switch means such that outward movement of the door in response to the pressure of an animal will effect the activation of the switch means to electrically energize the grid members to electrocute the animal in contact therewith; and an electrically operated timer interposed in electrical series relationship intermediate the switch means and grid members to maintain the circuit electrically energized for a preset period of time after which the circuit is automatically de-energized until after the switch means has been manually reset.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 40 words

The executing device as set forth in claim 5 further comprising an electrical warning lamp connected in electrical series relationship with the switch means, grid members and timer to provide a visual warning when the grid members are electrically energized.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 92 words

The executing device as set forth in claim 6 wherein the door member is of a rectangular configuration of a size to substantially block the doorway of the insulating block, the connecting means being an elongated rod having one end connected to the door member with the opposite end disposed adjacent the switch means, the switch means comprising an electrical toggle switch having an actuating member adapted to be actuated by the adjacent end of the connecting rod, and guide means associated with the connecting rod for guiding the sliding movement thereof.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 88 words

The executing device as set forth in claim 7 further comprising a substantially flat base member, an electrical box mounted on the base member, the electrical switch being mounted in the electrical box with the actuating switch member projecting outwardly of the box, the electrical warning lamp being mounted on the electrical box, and the guide means comprising a pair of axially aligned inverted winged U-shaped members secured to the base member in a manner defining axially aligned bores therethrough adapted to slidingly receive the connecting rod therethrough.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1977-08-05	1978-02-04	1978-08-06	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	1981-08-05	1982-02-04	1982-08-06	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	1985-08-05	1986-02-04	1986-08-06	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Electronic executing device for moles, gophers and the like

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