Patent ID: 6032405
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
An animal trap comprising:a spring including a central coiled portion from which extend first and second arms operating in a substantially vertical plane, the end of each said arm being formed into closed loops bent towards each other in said vertical plane, such that when compressed together said arms lie generally parallel to each other so said loops overlap to define a conduit, and when relaxed said arms extend at a wide angle;a detachable safety catch;a cord having a first end fixed to one of said arms, passing through and between each of said closed loops in a pulley-like arrangement and formed at its second end into a noose;a trigger mechanism adapted to securely retain said spring in its compressed state and to separate therefrom when triggered; andan anchor means attached to said spring and adapted to hold it firmly with respect to the terrain.