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US3978607A
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Snail snare
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-05-22
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Granted: 1976-09-07
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Expires: 1995-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A snail snare comprising a disc located beneath a cover member, the cover member including an outer annular wall having a plurality of openings therein permitting snails to move beneath the cover and gain access to pelletized poison located on the disc, a spike passing through both the cover and the disc and penetrating the ground and tightly holding the cover upon the ground, a portion of the cover being deflectable to permit access of a bracket to the attaching means in order to effect removal of such when it is desired to move the snail snare from one locale to another.
Inventors
- 👤 Felix V. Piere
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:46
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M25/00; A01M25/002; A01M25/004; A01M25/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A snail snare adapted to be placed upon ground comprising: a disc having a central aperture, said disc adapted to be placed in direct contact with the ground, said disc adapted to have placed thereon a quantity of pelletized poison material; a cover having a base and an annular wall connected to the periphery of said base, said cover having a central opening, said cover to be positioned over said disc with said base spaced above said disc with said wall in direct contact with the ground, said wall having opening means therein to permit snails to move under said base and have access to the pelletized poison located on said disc; attaching means extending through said aperture of said disc and said opening of said cover penetrating the ground, said attaching means including an enlarged head in tight contact with said cover to snugly hold said cover upon the ground; means for removing said attaching means when it is desired to move said snare from one locale to another, said means including a member to grasp said attaching means to facilitate the application of a removal force, said base of said cover being deflectable to permit the insertion of said means between said enlarged head of said attaching means and said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A snail snare adapted to be placed upon ground comprising: a disc having a central aperture, said disc adapted to be placed in direct contact with the ground, said disc adapted to have placed thereon a quantity of pelletized poison material; a cover having a base and an annular wall connected to the periphery of said base, said cover having a central opening, said cover to be positioned over said disc with said base spaced above said disc with said wall in direct contact with the ground, said wall having opening means therein to permit snails to move under said base and have access to the pelletized poison located on said disc; attaching means extending through said aperture of said disc and said opening of said cover penetrating the ground, said attaching means including an enlarged head in tight contact with said cover to snugly hold said cover upon the ground; means for removing said attaching means when it is desired to move said snare from one locale to another, said means including a member to grasp said attaching means to facilitate the application of a removal force, said base of said cover being deflectable to permit the insertion of said means between said enlarged head of said attaching means and said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The snail snare as defined in claim 1 wherein: said opening means comprising a plurality of spaced apart openings evenly spaced about said annular wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The snail snare as defined in claim 2 wherein: each of said openings being substantially U-shaped in configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The snail snare as defined in claim 1 wherein: said disc having a peripherally located upwardly extending flange in order to confine the pelletized poison.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The snail snare as defined in claim 1 wherein: said attaching means comprising an elongated spike.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The snail snare as defined in claim 1 wherein: said means including a rigid bracket, a rope connected to said rigid bracket, said rope adapted to be grasped with said rigid bracket in direct contact with said attaching means and supplying a manual removing force thereto.
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) | 1979-09-07 | 1980-03-08 | 1980-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-07 | 1984-03-08 | 1984-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-07 | 1988-03-08 | 1988-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |