Abstract: The present invention provides a force applying lever assembly for use with a foothold type trap. The force applying lever assembly has at least one force applying lever that is coupled to the biasing device or spring of the trap. The at least one force applying lever is also pivotally coupled to the base of the trap, allowing it to pivot with respect to the base. The trap's anchor, which is usually coupled to the base of the trap, is instead coupled to the end of the force applying lever opposite the base. When the ensnared animal pulls against the anchored trap, the pulling causes the force applying lever to pivot with respect to the base so as to increase the biasing force applied by the biasing device on the jaws. This additional biasing force on the jaws tightens the grip on the ensnared animal, which prevents it from escaping and discourages it from struggling.

Abstract: A support for a trap, a combination thereof and a method of supporting a trap are disclosed. The support provides a mechanism for more stable support of a trap such that the chance of premature activation is greatly reduced, and increases trap activation speed. Since the support is not trap-size specific, it is capable of use with practically any body-gripping trap regardless of size. The support is also operational on any terrain including land, water or manmade structures, e.g., concrete bridge abutments or culvert pipes.

Abstract: A support for a trap, a combination thereof and a method of supporting a trap are disclosed. The support provides a mechanism for more stable support of a trap such that the chance of premature activation is greatly reduced, and increases trap activation speed. Since the support is not trap-size specific, it is capable of use with practically any body-gripping trap regardless of size. The support is also operational on any terrain including land, water or manmade structures, e.g., concrete bridge abutments or culvert pipes.