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Animal-run trigger assembly for rotating-frame type animal traps
Assignee: Woodstream Corp
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Filing: 1975-09-22
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Granted: 1976-08-10
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Expires: 1995-09-22
Abstract
Abstract An animal trap assembly comprising a rotating-frame type trap of the "Conibear" type in which a pair of similar frame members are pivotally connected on a common pivot axis, and are forcibly urged by actuator means operatively connected to the sides from a "set" position towards a "closed" position. The trap includes an assembly for forming an animal "run" having approaches at opposite sides, and in which the approaches include at least one of the transverse ends of the mutually pivoted similar frame members. The "run" forming assembly, includes plate members forming a relatively wide and upstream lever area in which slight impact will result in "triggering" the trap.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J. Souza
- 👤 J. Hibbard Robertson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M23/00; A01M23/24; A01M23/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
288 words
An animal trap assembly comprising in combination: a rotating-frame type trap including a pair of similar frame members, each having sides forming jaws and transverse ends therebetween, said frame members being pivotally connected intermediately of adjacent sides for relative rotation between set and closed positions about a common pivot axis extending transversely between the sides; actuator means operatively connected to said sides of the frame members for forceably moving said transverse ends from said set position through pivotal movement about said pivot axis to said closed position and normally imposing closing force through said sides when the trap is set; and a treadle assembly having means for retaining the frame members in a set position in opposition to said actuator means when the trap is set, said treadle assembly comprising a base for resting on a support surface and defining an animal run therethrough which has two opposed approaches and includes one of each of a respective pair of the transverse ends of the respective frame members of the set trap, and actuating-lever means displaceably supported on said base and including an effective actuating-lever-area extending transversely and upstream of the respective approaches to the animal run defined by said base, said actuating-lever means including abutment means for engaging a respective transverse end of a respective frame member for normally absorbing the force of the actuator means of a set trap and positioning said actuating-lever-area in a triggering condition whereby minimal impact in the actuating-lever-area will displace the abutment means, release the transverse ends of the respective frame members, and permit the actuator means to forceably urge the transverse ends of the respective frame members toward a closing position projected toward each of the approaches to the animal run.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
288 words
An animal trap assembly comprising in combination: a rotating-frame type trap including a pair of similar frame members, each having sides forming jaws and transverse ends therebetween, said frame members being pivotally connected intermediately of adjacent sides for relative rotation between set and closed positions about a common pivot axis extending transversely between the sides; actuator means operatively connected to said sides of the frame members for forceably moving said transverse ends from said set position through pivotal movement about said pivot axis to said closed position and normally imposing closing force through said sides when the trap is set; and a treadle assembly having means for retaining the frame members in a set position in opposition to said actuator means when the trap is set, said treadle assembly comprising a base for resting on a support surface and defining an animal run therethrough which has two opposed approaches and includes one of each of a respective pair of the transverse ends of the respective frame members of the set trap, and actuating-lever means displaceably supported on said base and including an effective actuating-lever-area extending transversely and upstream of the respective approaches to the animal run defined by said base, said actuating-lever means including abutment means for engaging a respective transverse end of a respective frame member for normally absorbing the force of the actuator means of a set trap and positioning said actuating-lever-area in a triggering condition whereby minimal impact in the actuating-lever-area will displace the abutment means, release the transverse ends of the respective frame members, and permit the actuator means to forceably urge the transverse ends of the respective frame members toward a closing position projected toward each of the approaches to the animal run.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as claimed in claim 1 in which said base includes transverse, elevated pivot means, said actuating-lever means comprising plate members pivotally mounted on said transverse, elevated pivot means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said base includes vertically extending side flanges having said transverse, elevated pivot means integral therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said base includes vertically extending abutment means disposed inwardly of said elevated pivot means and engageable beneath said plate members for orienting the plate members to a substantially horizontal position for receiving the transverse ends of the rotating-frame type trap.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said plate members each include an integral abutment element projecting vertically from the upper surface thereof and comprising said abutment means for engaging a respective transverse end of a respective frame member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure as claimed in claim 3 in which each of said plate members include upwardly extending pivot-ear portions pivotally mounted on said transverse, elevated pivot means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as claimed in claim 2 in which said abutment means comprises a dog-and-catch assembly operatively connected between said plate members and said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
69 words
The structure as claimed in claim 7 in which said transverse, elevated pivot means comprises a pair of opposed transverse pivot rods upon which said plate members are vertically pivoted, and an intermediate rod parallel to those upon which the plate members are pivoted, said intermediate rod including pivotal latch elements detachably engageable with said plate members and displaceably receiving the transverse ends of the rotating-frame type trap therebeneath.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure as claimed in claim 1 in which said base comprises supports flanking said rotating frame-type trap and including means pivotally and vertically, displacably connecting the trap to the supports, said actuating lever means being pivotally connected to said supports, and said rotating-frame-type trap actuator means, and treadle assembly, comprising a single nonseparable unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure as claimed in claim 9 in which said supports comprise vertically extending plate portions, said plate portions including vertical slots therein, said rotating-frame type trap including pivot elements having a portion pivotally and vertically, displacable connected in said vertical slots.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as claimed in claim 9 in which said base includes transverse, elevated pivot means, said actuating-lever means comprising plate members pivotally mounted on said transverse, elevated pivot means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as claimed in claim 11 in which said plate members each include an integral abutment element projecting vertically from the upper surface thereof and comprising said abutment means for engaging a respective transverse end of a respective frame member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
263 words
A treadle assembly for use with a rotating-frame type trap including a pair of similar frame members forming jaws and transverse ends therebetween, in which said frame members are pivotally connected intermediately of adjacent sides for relative rotation between set and closed positions about a common pivot axis extending transversely between the sides; said trap including actuator means operatively connected to said sides of the frame members for forceably moving said transverse ends from said set position through pivotal movement about said pivot axis to said closed position and normally imposing closing force through said sides when the trap is set, said treadle assembly comprising a base for resting on a support surface and defining an animal run therethrough which has two opposed approaches for including one of each of a respective pair of the transverse ends of the respective frame members of a set trap, and actuating lever-means displaceably supported on said base and including an effective actuating-lever-area extending transversely and upstream of the respective approaches to the animal run defined by said base, said actuating-lever means including abutment means for engaging a respective transverse end of a respective frame member for normally absorbing the force of the actuator means of a set trap and positioning said actuating-lever-area in a triggering condition whereby minimal impact in the actuating-lever-area will displace the abutment means, release the transverse ends of the respective frame members, and permit the actuator means to forceably urge the transverse ends of the respective frame members toward a closing position projected toward each of the approaches to the animal run.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
263 words
A treadle assembly for use with a rotating-frame type trap including a pair of similar frame members forming jaws and transverse ends therebetween, in which said frame members are pivotally connected intermediately of adjacent sides for relative rotation between set and closed positions about a common pivot axis extending transversely between the sides; said trap including actuator means operatively connected to said sides of the frame members for forceably moving said transverse ends from said set position through pivotal movement about said pivot axis to said closed position and normally imposing closing force through said sides when the trap is set, said treadle assembly comprising a base for resting on a support surface and defining an animal run therethrough which has two opposed approaches for including one of each of a respective pair of the transverse ends of the respective frame members of a set trap, and actuating lever-means displaceably supported on said base and including an effective actuating-lever-area extending transversely and upstream of the respective approaches to the animal run defined by said base, said actuating-lever means including abutment means for engaging a respective transverse end of a respective frame member for normally absorbing the force of the actuator means of a set trap and positioning said actuating-lever-area in a triggering condition whereby minimal impact in the actuating-lever-area will displace the abutment means, release the transverse ends of the respective frame members, and permit the actuator means to forceably urge the transverse ends of the respective frame members toward a closing position projected toward each of the approaches to the animal run.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as claimed in claim 13 in which said base includes transverse, elevated pivot means, said actuating-lever means comprising plate members pivotally mounted on said transverse, elevated pivot means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The structure as claimed in claim 14 in which said base includes vertically extending side flanges having said transverse, elevated pivot means integral therewith
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as claimed in claim 14 in which said base includes vertically extending abutment means disposed inwardly of said elevated pivot means and engageable beneath said plate members for orienting the plate members to a substantially horizontal position for receiving the transverse ends of the rotating-frame type trap.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as claimed in claim 14 in which said plate members each include an integral abutment element projecting vertically from the upper surface thereof and comprising said abutment means for engaging a respective transverse end of a respective frame member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure as claimed in claim 15 in which each of said plate members include upwardly extending pivot-ear portions pivotally mounted on said transverse, elevated pivot means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as claimed in claim 14 in which said abutment means comprises a dog-and-catch assembly operatively connected between said plate members and said base.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
69 words
The structure as claimed in claim 15 in which said transverse, elevated pivot means comprises a pair of opposed transverse pivot rods upon which said plate members are vertically pivoted, and an intermediate rod parallel to those upon which the plate members are pivoted, said intermediate rod including pivotal latch elements detachably engageable with said plate members and displaceably receiving the transverse ends of the rotating-frame type trap therebeneath.
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) | 1979-08-10 | 1980-02-09 | 1980-08-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-10 | 1984-02-09 | 1984-08-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-10 | 1988-02-09 | 1988-08-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |