Patent ID: 8156683
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. A system for remote detection of activation of a rat trap by detecting the physical movement of the rat trap by a rat when trapped, said system comprising: a. a rat trap with a flat trap platform and a triggered controlled, spring loaded bail mounted on its top surface; b. a transmitter unit that includes a body with a flat top surface upon which said trap platform of said rat trap is placed, said body includes an upward extending biased plunger switch located on said top surface and configured to automatically retract into said body when said trap platform is placed on said top surface of said body and automatically extend from said body when said trap platform is moved a sufficient distance over said top surface to enable said plunger switch to move to a non-blocking position; c. a wireless transmitter mounted on or inside said body of said transmitter unit and coupled to said plunger switch so that a unique identifiable wireless signal is transmitted when said trap platform is moved a sufficient distance and allow said plunger switch to extended from said body thereby; d. a wireless receiver unit that includes a body with a wireless receiver located therein, said wireless receiver configured to receive said unique identifiable wireless signal from said wireless transmitter, said wireless receiver unit includes at least one illuminating indicator which is illuminated when said wireless signal is received from said transmitter unit; and, e. an electric current source connected to said transmitter unit and said plunger.