Patent ID: 6574912
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
A rodent trap assembly for attachment to a support member extending in an axial direction, the assembly comprising:a base having a first side wall and a second side wall which extend away from a platform wall; an upper jaw mounted to the base side walls to pivot about a transverse axis between a set position and a sprung position, the transverse axis being generally perpendicular to the support member axial direction when the trap assembly is attached to the support member; a spring engaged between the base and the upper jaw and urging the jaw to close upon the base; a trigger mounted to the base; a catch mechanism which restrains the upper jaw in the set position until the trigger is actuated; portions of the first side wall defining a first opening which extends away from the platform wall; portions of the second side wall defining a second opening which extends away from the platform wall; and a tie member which passes from outside the base, extends through the first opening and out the second opening and is connectable around the support member to mount the base to the support member, the tie member being positioned between the trigger and the base platform wall as it extends across the base.