Patent ID: 7874097
Filing Date: 2011-01-25
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A gate assembly for an opening of a lobster trap comprising: a shield member mountable to the lobster trap such that it extends into the interior of the trap away from a plane of the opening and at least partially shields the opening from egress from the interior of the trap while not restricting entry to the interior of the trap, the shield member including a shield portion having at least one opening for allowing water to pass through the shield portion and a mount portion extending rearwardly from a proximal end of the shield portion adjacent the opening of the lobster trap, wherein the mount portion is configured to mount the shield member to the lobster trap; and a guard member extending from a distal end of the shield portion and movable between a closed position at least partially obstructing the opening and an open position not obstructing the opening.