US4949499A
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Animal trap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-05-30
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Granted: 1990-08-21
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Expires: 2009-05-30
Abstract
Abstract An animal trap having two housings slideable relative to each other to trap an animal therein. Removal of the bait by the animal causes the inner housing to slide into the outer housing and seal the trap with the animal therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester A. Lindros, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M23/00; A01M23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An animal trap, comprising: (a) an outer housing having a closed end and an open end; (b) an inner housing having a closed end and an open end mounted within and movable relative to said outer housing to define a trapping area within said inner and outer housings; (c) at least one trap opening in said inner housing for an animal to enter said trapping area; (d) means for moving said inner housing into said outer housing to close off said trap opening to trap an animal in said trapping area; and (e) bait means for holding said trap opening in an open position so that when an animal in said trapping area eats said bait means, said moving means moves said inner housing into said outer housing to close off said trap opening to trap an animal in said trapping area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An animal trap, comprising: (a) an outer housing having a closed end and an open end; (b) an inner housing having a closed end and an open end mounted within and movable relative to said outer housing to define a trapping area within said inner and outer housings; (c) at least one trap opening in said inner housing for an animal to enter said trapping area; (d) means for moving said inner housing into said outer housing to close off said trap opening to trap an animal in said trapping area; and (e) bait means for holding said trap opening in an open position so that when an animal in said trapping area eats said bait means, said moving means moves said inner housing into said outer housing to close off said trap opening to trap an animal in said trapping area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An animal trap in accordance with claim 1, wherein said inner and outer housings are cylindrical in shape and formed of plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
An animal trap in accordance with claim 1, wherein said inner and outer housings are formed of mesh material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An animal trap in accordance with claim 1, wherein said inner housing includes two trap openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An animal trap in accordance with claim 1, wherein said means for moving includes an elastic band.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An animal trap in accordance with claim 1, wherein said inner housing includes means for engaging said bait means.
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) | 1993-08-20 | 1994-02-19 | 1994-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-20 | 1998-02-19 | 1998-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-20 | 2002-02-19 | 2002-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |