Trigger mechanism
Patent 6016624 Issued on January 25, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 2, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 2, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesInventorApplicationNo. 165821 filed on 10/02/1998US Classes:43/92, Modified trigger mechanism43/87Constricting nooseExaminersPrimary: Carone, Michael J.Assistant: Ark, Darren W. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA01M 023/24A01M 023/34 AbstractA trigger mechanism for an animal trap is disclosed, comprising a trigger plate moveable in a vertical direction and provided with at least one cam surface on its lower face, a retaining pin for preventing release of the trap until triggered, slidable longitudinally thereby to allow release of the trap, the retaining pin being linked to at least one cam follower, such that downward movement of the trigger plate causes the retaining pin to slide thereby causing release of the trap. The trigger plate and the retaining pin are preferably biassed in an adjustable manner so as to allow a degree of selectivity in the animals which are caught. | |
