Patent ID: 8104221
Filing Date: 2012-01-31
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A method of releasing an animal from an animal trap comprising: providing an animal trap including a housing having a first opening, a second opening, a door coupled to the housing, and at least one other door coupled to the housing, the door movable between a closed position in which the door obstructs the first opening and an open position in which the first opening is unobstructed by the door, the door being biased to the open position, the at least one other door movable between an open position in which the second opening is unobstructed by the at least one other door to allow an animal to enter the trap and a closed position in which the at least one other door obstructs the second opening and prevents an animal from exiting the trap, the at least one other door being biased to the closed position; securing the door in the closed position in which the first opening is obstructed, the door being secured by a releasable latch; and activating a time delay release mechanism including a mechanical and/or electronic timer, the time delay release mechanism configured to release the releasable latch to open the door upon an expiration of a predetermined period of time.