Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a magnetic mouse trap for catching mice including a magnet, a holding member, a trap bar, a spring bar, and a base to allow a person to trap mice without having the mice steal the bait before the trap is released. A person can attach the bait to the holding member using the magnet to prevent mice from stealing the bait without triggering the trap bar.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a magnetic mouse trap for catching mice including a magnet, a holding member, a trap bar, a spring bar, and a base to allow a person to trap mice without having the mice steal the bait before the trap is released. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     An object of this invention is to provide a magnetic mouse trap to catch mice that will effectively keep the mice from stealing the bait before the trap has been triggered. Another object of this invention is to provide an easy and convenient way to trap mice. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention provides a magnetic mousetrap, comprising a magnetic holder comprising a metal holding member with a dimpled center, said dimpled center receives a bait, wherein said bait can be sandwiched between said metal holding member and a magnet, said bait is used to entice a mouse to come close to said magnetic mousetrap, said magnetic holder pivotably attached to a first hinge, said magnetic holder pivotally moves in a first direction around said first hinge and in a second and opposite direction around said first hinge, a spring bar comprising a first end and a second end, said first end of said spring bar releasably attached to said first hinge by an attachment member, said second end of said spring bar attached to a second hinge, said spring bar pivotably attached within said second hinge, said spring bar removeably hooked under said attachment member, said spring bar released from said attachment member when triggered by motion applied to said magnetic holder; and a trap bar held in a locked position by said spring bar, said trap bar comprising a third hinge, said third hinge applying tension to said trap bar when said trap bar is in said locked position, said trap bar released from said locked position when said spring bar is released from said locked position, said trap bar moves in an opposite direction to said tension in said trap bar, said trap bar snapping down on said mouse to trap said mouse. 
     Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is an illustration of a magnetic mousetrap according to the invention including a magnet, a holding member, a trap bar member, a spring bar, and a base. 
         FIG. 2  is an illustration of the magnetic mousetrap of  FIG. 1  showing the motion of the trap bar member and the spring bar. 
         FIG. 3  is an illustration of the magnetic mousetrap of  FIG. 1  showing the trap bar member trapping a mouse. 
         FIG. 4  is a top view of the magnetic mousetrap of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 5  is cross section view of the magnet, holding member, and the base. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Referring now to  FIG. 1 , magnetic mousetrap  100  comprises magnetic holder  110 , trapping apparatus  120 , and base  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , magnetic holder  110  comprises magnet  112 , holding member  114 , hinge  116 , and bait  118 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , trapping apparatus  120  comprises spring bar  122 , first hinge  124 , trap bar  126 , and second hinge  128 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , base  130  comprises attachment member  132 , and base member  134 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , a person can place bait  118  in holding member  114 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , the person sets magnetic mousetrap  100  by attaching spring bar  122  over the top of trap bar  126  and attaching loose end  122   a  to attachment member  132 . To contain and hold bait  118  within holding member  114 , a person can place magnet  112  over bait  118  keep bait  118  within holding member  114 . When a mouse moves bait  118 , the motion will trigger spring bar  122  to be released which will release trap bar  126  and the mouse will be trapped. Magnet  112  keeps a mouse from taking bait  118  away from the trap without triggering spring bar  122 . When a person sets magnetic mousetrap  100 , spring bar  122  is placed over trap bar  126 . Second hinge  128  applies a tension to trap bar  126  when it is in a locked position. When magnetic holder  110  is moved by motion, spring bar  126  is release from under attachment member  132  and the tension of second hinge  128  is released and trap bar  126  snaps down to trap whatever object has caused movement of magnetic holder  110 . 
     In certain embodiments, trapping apparatus  120  comprises a standard mousetrap device known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, magnet  122  comprises a standard magnet known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, holding member  114  comprises a rectangular shaped member comprising a dimpled center to allow magnet  112  to sit within the dimpled center. In certain embodiment, the dimpled center will comprise a substantially equal diameter as magnet  112 . By “substantially equal,” Applicant means the diameter of the dimpled center and the diameter of magnet  112  are equal +/−⅛ th  inch. In certain embodiments, hinge  116  comprises a standard hinge known to one skilled in the art in certain embodiments, base member  134  comprises a rigid material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, wood, or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, base member  134  comprises a rectangular member having a length between about 3 inches and about 4 inches, for example 3¾ inches. In certain embodiments, base member  134  comprises a width between about 1 inch and about 2 inches, for example 1¾ inches. In certain embodiments, base member  134  comprises a thickness between about ⅛ inches and about ¼ inches, for example ¼ inches. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 2 , magnetic mousetrap  100  is shown in motion comprising magnetic holder  110 , trapping apparatus  120 , and base  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , magnetic holder  110  comprises magnet  112 , holding member  114 , hinge  116 , and bait  118 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , trapping apparatus  120  comprises spring bar  122 , first hinge  124 , trap bar  126 , and second hinge  128 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , base  130  comprises attachment member  132 , and base member  134 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , a person can place bait  118  in holding member  114 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , the person sets magnetic mousetrap  100  by attaching spring bar  122  over the top of trap bar  126  and attaching loose end  122   a  to attachment member  132 . To contain and hold bait  118  within holding member  114 , a person can place magnet  112  over bait  118  keep bait  118  within holding member  114 . When a mouse moves bait  1187  the motion will trigger spring bar  122  to be released which will release trap bar  126  and the mouse will be trapped. Magnet  112  keeps a mouse from taking bait  118  away from the trap without triggering spring bar  122 . When a person sets magnetic mousetrap  100 , spring bar  122  is placed over trap bar  126 . Second hinge  128  applies a tension to trap bar  126  when it is in a locked position. When magnetic holder  110  is moved by motion, spring bar  126  is release from under attachment member  132  and the tension of second hinge  128  is released and trap bar  126  snaps down to trap whatever object has caused movement of magnetic holder  110 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 3 , magnetic mousetrap  100  is shown having trapped a mouse comprising magnetic holder  110 , trapping apparatus  120 , and base  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , magnetic holder  110  comprises magnet  112 , holding member  114 , hinge  116 , and bait  118 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , trapping apparatus  120  comprises spring bar  122 , first hinge  124 , trap bar  126 , and second hinge  128 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , base  130  comprises attachment member  132 , and base member  134 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , a person can place bait  118  in holding member  114 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , the person sets magnetic mousetrap  100  by attaching spring bar  122  over the top of trap bar  126  and attaching loose end  122   a  to attachment member  132 . To contain and hold bait  118  within holding member  114 , a person can place magnet  112  over bait  118  keep bait  118  within holding member  114 . When a mouse moves bait  118 , the motion will trigger spring bar  122  to be released which will release trap bar  126  and the mouse will be trapped. Magnet  112  keeps a mouse from taking bait  118  away from the trap without triggering spring bar  122 . When a person sets magnetic mousetrap  100 , spring bar  122  is placed over trap bar  126 . Second hinge  128  applies a tension to trap bar  126  when it is in a locked position. When magnetic holder  110  is moved by motion, spring bar  126  is release from under attachment member  132  and the tension of second hinge  128  is released and trap bar  126  snaps down to trap whatever object has caused movement of magnetic holder  110 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a top view of magnetic mousetrap  100  is shown comprising magnetic holder  110 , trapping apparatus  120 , and base  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4  magnetic holder  110  comprises magnet  112 , holding member  114 , hinge  116 , and bait  118 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , trapping apparatus  120  comprises spring bar  122 , first hinge  124 , trap bar  126 , and second hinge  128 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , base  130  comprises attachment member  132 , and base member  134 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a side cross section view of magnetic holder  110  and base member  134  are shown comprising magnet  112 , holding member  114 , and bait  118 . 
     Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
     Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims.