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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181383 | Mouse trap having retractable biting portions This invention relates to a mouse trap having retractable biting portions. It includes a base, a movable portion, and a trigger. The base has a front seat which has a lower outer edge and several receiving holes. The movable portion is disposed on the base and has a... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8156683 | Wireless rat trap movement detection system A system and method of detecting and signaling the activation of a spring-loaded rat trap located at a remote location. The system includes a wireless transmitter mounted inside a transmitter unit upon which a spring loaded rat trap is placed. When a rat is caught b... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8146289 | Single use hermetically sealing enclosure-type mousetrap with killing mechanism A single use, hermetically sealing mousetrap has a housing defining an enclosure that is accessible through a rotatably mounted door controlled by a spring-loaded door opening gear mechanism. Mounted to the bottom of the housing inside the enclosure is a spring-actu... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7954275 | Rodent trap with removable trigger plate A rodent trap includes a pivotally mounted jaw which snaps to a closed position to enclose a rodent when activated by a rodent attempting to free itself from an adhesive coated removable trigger member. The trigger member and the rodent can be easily removed from th... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7908790 | Mouse and rodent trap A rodent trap includes a base, a hoop pivoting relative to the base having a first and a second position, a bias arrangement, a retaining bar pivoting relative to the base and having a setting and a releasing position, a release arrangement comprising an over-center... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7870690 | Magnetic mouse trap The present invention is directed to a magnetic mouse trap for catching mice including a magnet, a holding member, a trap bar, a spring bar, and a base to allow a person to trap mice without having the mice steal the bait before the trap is released. A person can at... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7757429 | “Z”-bar rodent trap and method of use thereof invention as presently conceived discloses a spring-loaded, baited mouse/rat/rodent trap device having a zig-zag configured spring trap bar. Although resembling a conventional spring-loaded mouse trap, the snap wire bar is not straight but has a “Z” or zig-zag s... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7712246 | Vertical rodent trap The vertical rodent trap provides a rodent trap that is oriented in a substantially vertical direction and spaced apart from a support surface, thus requiring a rodent to achieve a substantially vertical position in order to attempt to remove bait therefrom. This ve... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7363744 | Insert for multiple mouse trap A mouse or rodent trap including a housing having an elongated rotatable paddle member therein and an insert within the confines of the trap housing. A trigger assembly engages the paddle member and releases the paddle member for rotation when the trigger assembly i... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7216457 | Mouse trap The disclosure is directed to a mouse trap for insertion through the opening in the top of a pop can. The trap is formed of one piece stainless spring steel and includes a can-engaging element affixed to a can-engaging clip for engaging opposed surfaces of the pop c... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217122 | Candle wick snuffer The candle wick snuffer is mounted on a baseplate which is at the bottom of the candle. The baseplate carries a swing arm which is released when the temperature rises to critical point in the bottom of the candle. The baseplate may also carry a wick retainer to main... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7196265 | Raptor guard system An animal deterrent system to be placed on structures such as electrical apparatus to deter and protect birds, wildlife and other animals. Specifically, a perching deterrent having a saddle made to fit over any desired member of a structure and deterrent extensions ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7162832 | Rodent snap trap device A rodent snap trap device includes a snap bar rotatably coupled to a base. The snap bar is rotatable between a spring biased, rest position and a loaded position. A unitary trigger is pivotably coupled to the base. The trigger includes a horizontal trigger portion w... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7117631 | Microencapsulated animal trap bait and method of luring animals to traps with microencapsulated bait The present invention is directed towards an animal trap kit and method for luring animals to trap. The kit preferably includes a any well known animal trap in combination with a microencapsulated bait that can be applied during manufacturing of new traps or existin... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7069688 | Animal trap An animal trap includes a frame, a striker, a biasing member, a set lever and a trigger. The frame includes an upper wall, a first side member depending from the upper wall and a second side member spaced from the first side member and depending from the upper wall.... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051472 | Multi-sensor animal trap having a plurality of connectable trap members An apparatus for an animal trap having at least one primary trap 32 comprising a rigid grated or screened 34 housing with a front 36 and rear 38 sliding door on each end, a sensor assembly having at least one power source 40, e.g.,... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7026942 | Method for signalling the presence of prey in traps for vermin and device for carrying out this method A method and a device for automatically detecting and signaling the presence of prey caught in a trap. The trap has inlet ports equipped with a one-way inlet mechanism such that once a rodent has passed a central point the rodent is contained within the trap. After ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7010882 | CPU-controlled, rearming, high voltage output circuit for electronic animal trap An electronic animal trap with a CPU-controlled, rearming, high voltage output circuit for trapping and exterminating pests. The high-voltage output circuit is connected to a pair of killing plates which are activated with a high-voltage pulse train for a period of ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6874274 | Rock simulating pest trap A tamper-resistant pest trap that has an outer housing that simulates a rock typically found in a garden or landscape area around a residence or building. The outer housing includes a substantially flat bottom member and a pivotally attached upper dome-shaped lid me... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6860060 | Dumpster rodent control system A system for controlling rodents in the vicinity of dumpsters consisting of an assembly of two chambers joined together; the outermost having a rodent entry and exit port and the innermost having the same connecting to the outermost chamber. A rodent control device,... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6775946 | Remote identifying animal trap An arrangement for displaying the state of a plurality of animal traps is disclosed. Each trap senses the position of a movable trapping portion such as a trap door or jaw and rf transmits the state of the movable portion. A display unit receives the rf transmission... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6758008 | Rodent trap containment apparatus and a method for making the same An apparatus (10) and a method for making an apparatus (10) having a base portion (20) and a plurality of walls (12-18), wherein each of the plurality of walls (12-18) have at least one entry aperture (22), each of which hav... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6732472 | Small animal trap system A small animal trap has a base. The first end of the base has a horizontal support bar and a pair of loops. A trapping spring has a first beam coupled between the loops of the base, a second beam with a fixed end and a free end, and a coil continuous with the first ... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6655077 | Trap for a mouse An improved trap for a mouse of the type having a baseboard, a U-shaped jaw member that is pivotally mounted on the baseboard for pivotal movement from a cocked position to a sprung position, a bait pedal that is attached to the baseboard, and a trigger m... | 12/02/2003 |
| 6282832 | Rodent trap with diverter A rodent trap includes a platform having a flat upper surface, a spring loaded trapping member pivotally movable between cocked and actuated positions, and a retaining arm pivotally mounted on the platform at one end thereof and adapted to hold the trappi... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6266917 | Pest control system A pest control article is provided which includes a pest control device such as a poisoned bait or trap and a decorative housing. The housing includes a decorative unit and a pedestal supporting the decorative unit. A compartment within the pedestal is pr... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6199314 | Mouse trap cocking device A housing includes a closed bottom, closed sides, an open receiving end and a closed rear end. The housing is adapted to receive a platform of a conventional mouse trap therein. A cocking handle includes a pair of handle arms attached to pivotal connectio... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6164010 | Pest control system including compartments having areas for receiving pest control materials of differing physical consistencies A modular pest control system which includes structure that is specifically designed to capitalize upon the physiology and/or behavior of a wide assortment of pests to render the system more attractive to the pests. The system is modular in nature whereby... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6137415 | Audio signal for spring-loaded rodent traps An audio signaling device designed for mounting on spring-loaded rodent traps. The device audibly signals when its associated trap has been triggered. Upon reliable detection of triggering, an audio signal is emitted as an initial audio tone sequence foll... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6119391 | Safety trap setting device A safety trap setting device for use in conjunction with a snap type trap having a selectively activated member. The safety trap setting device has a structure configured to accept at least a portion of the snap type trap therein and a mechanism for preve... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6050024 | Rodent trap with diverter A rodent trap comprising a platform having a flat upper surface; a spring loaded trapping member pivotally movable between cocked and actuated positions; a retaining arm pivotally mounted on the platform at one end thereof and adapted to hold the trapping... | 04/18/2000 |
| 5960583 | Trap for catching and killing of small animals A trap for trapping and killing small animals such as rats and mice, is described. The trap comprises a stand, a pivoting clamp, journalled in the stand around a first axis. The clamp may be strained against the action of a spring which may be released by... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5950354 | Bi-directional tunnel rat trap The tunnel trap is for use on paths normally used by rats and has two trips operated sequentially. A rat entering either end of the tunnel activates one trip and advances into the tunnel, activating the other trip, releasing the spring driven striker. Thi... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5706601 | Trap and method for trapping a mouse or other rodent A trap and method for trapping a mouse or other rodent. The present invention is directed to an animal trap, particularly to a mouse trap or the like in combination with an enclosure in the form of a plastic bag inside a cover. The enclosure is contoured ... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5590487 | Hunting trap device A hunting trap device wherein a spring-tensioned arm (7") moves, when in released state across an entrance opening (2, 2') in the trap, and wherein a release mechanism (4, 5, 6) is disposed within the opening. The opening (2, 2') is preferably circular an... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5546696 | Animal trap composite bait material and methods of use Improved animal bait composite materials comprising an animal attractant substance component attractive to a selected animal and a hardening substance component, and methods of use of such bait composite materials are described. The bait composite materia... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5528853 | Magnetic computerized mouse trap A magnetic computerized mouse trap comprising a base having an upper surface, opposite sides and opposite ends. A trap bar is pivotally mounted on the upper surface of the base, for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis between a cocked position and a ... | 06/25/1996 |
| 5515642 | Trap A trap for small noxious animals, such as mice, and comprising a holder (1) in form of a frame for holding a tightening element (3) in form of a shield. The trap (1) is arranged to be able to take a first, non-tightening position and at least a second, ti... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5488800 | Spring operated animal traps with sticky trigger A spring operated animal trap in which the bail or striker is held against spring tension by a striker hold down bar engaging a trigger member. A bait holder connected to the trigger may be surface coated with an adhesive so that after the animal touches ... | 02/06/1996 |
| 5481824 | Rubber band powered mousetrap A tunnel-type mousetrap has a central trapping mechanism powered by a rubber band. The rubber band is wound between an anchor plate in the top wall of the tunnel and a striker plate that fits over the anchor plate and has end walls with trapping apertures... | 01/09/1996 |
