Abstract: The invention relates to an electric mousetrap with intelligent detection and safety protection functions, which includes a cavity structure defined by an upper shell and a base and provided with a hole, wherein a power supply module, an intelligent control circuit board, an indication module and a high-voltage generator module are mounted on the upper shell; three mutually-independent electrode plates are arranged on the base and all electrically connected with the intelligent control circuit board, and the intelligent control circuit board receives signals transmitted from the electrode plates and controls the indication module and the high-voltage generator module to act correspondingly after processing the signals. The electric mousetrap can intelligently detect the activity condition of a mouse in the mousetrap and electrically shock the mouse, is safe in use and has a good power saving effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to device that cooperates with a typical foot snare (i.e. a one comprised of a cable loop and spring compression) to capture an animal without harming the animal. The device is triggered by and relies on the momentum generated by an animal, such as a bear, when reaching into the device and pulling up the bait. The momentum of from the animal grabbing the bait actuates a cable loop foot snare via the compression spring and the cable loop ascends and closes around the appendage of the animal, with the lock securing the cable loop on the animal without harming the animal.

Abstract: A system and device for capturing or entrapping pests, such as rodents, is described herein. In some embodiments, the device includes an opening in the bottom of the device which allows the pest to enter the device. In some embodiments, the device may include a kill trap. In other embodiments, the device may be used to live capture the pest.

Abstract: A signaling device that indicates actuation of a remotely located mousetrap comprises a base that supports the trap, a power supply, and a mounted electrical interface switch. The switch is held open by a non-conductive interrupter positioned between the switch contacts and connected to the bail of the trap. The bail dislodges the interrupter and closes its switch when the trap is actuated, producing a visual flashing light at the users location. The signaling device can be tested by a test actuator switch located at the users location. A tether clips the signaling device to the trap.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a snap trap for small animals such as mice or rats, comprising a striking device which can be brought into a striking position and a standby position. The snap trap comprises a housing with a base and with an elongate inner compartment which is open at both longitudinal ends, at one longitudinal end of which an inlet opening leading to an, in particular tunnel-shaped, inlet section of the housing is arranged and at the other longitudinal end of which the striking device is arranged in a striking region of the housing. The disclosure is distinguished by the fact that the striking device is designed for at least partially closing an end opening of the inner compartment in the striking region of the housing and in particular completely closes the opening when the striking device is in the striking position.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A trap with a housing having a first wall, an entrance, and a base; a latch mechanism coupled with the base; a pivoting platform pivotally coupled with the housing adjacent a juncture of the base and first wall and adapted to releasably engage with the latch mechanism; and a trigger plate assembly including a first trigger plate and a second trigger plate that are pivotally coupled with the pivoting platform. The first trigger plate is operably coupled with the latch mechanism and the second trigger plate is operably coupled with the first trigger plate. When the trap is triggered by an animal, the pivoting platform disengages from the latch mechanism and the pivoting platform and trigger plate assembly pivot toward the first wall of the housing, moving the rodent toward the first wall of the housing and trapping the rodent between the trigger plate assembly and the first wall of the housing.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a device that blocks a mole tunnel and to a method of halting mole tunneling activity and preventing or interfering with further such activity by blocking the tunnel at point(s) along the tunnel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mousetrap having an enclosure with a rotatable top part having a downwardly extending strike plate within the enclosure, and a bottom part having an upwardly extending catch plate within the enclosure, an aperture in each of the top part and the bottom part which are in substantial alignment when the mousetrap is set, and a trigger mechanism, wherein the mousetrap is set to incapacitate or kill the mouse by the manual rotation of the top part relative to the bottom part when a mouse activates the trigger mechanism causing the top part to rotate relative to the bottom part and thereby incapacitating or killing the mouse between the strike plate and the catch plate.

Abstract: A note pad is attached to a device having a handle and a base. Kinetic force is applied through the device to stun or crush a target pest between a top sheet of the note pad and a wall or floor. The top sheet does not have previously applied adhesive for trapping insects, and hence does not generally adhere to the wall or floor. The note pad top sheet can be removed, wrapped around the target's remains, and placed in a wastebasket for disposal.

Abstract: A rodent station for capturing or trapping mice, rats or other rodents may provide one or more rodent entry points and is sized to receive one or more rodent suppression devices, such as conventional snap traps, ramp traps, glue boards, etc. The rodent station may present a high contrast entrance that is relatively darker than the station enclosure. The station opening size may be adjustable to accommodate both mice and/or rats. An interior receptacle for station maintenance records or other printed material may also be included.

Abstract: The mole trap includes a base assembly and an upper movable frame. Two vertical guide rods are attached to the base assembly and pass through the bores through the upper movable frame. Springs urge the movable frame away from the base. Two U-shaped rods are attached to the movable frame and extend under the base. An upper horizontal pin is fixed to the movable frame. A lower horizontal pin is fixed to the base. A tension link connected to the upper pin. A recess in the link receives the lower pin and holds both springs in loaded condition. A bracket with a tension link recess is pivotally mounted on the lower pin. A tension link release surface on the bracket releases the tension link when a mole sensor pivots the bracket.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to deterring pests using a user-customizable array of spikes buried under the surface of the ground. A system is provided for deterring pests using a user-customizable array of spikes buried under the surface of the ground. The system includes a lattice sheet with one or more interconnected segments, where each interconnected segment includes various recipient nodules configured to receive pest deterring spikes. In this way, the lattice sheet comprises a user-customizable array of pest deterring spikes. The pest deterring system also includes various pest deterring spikes, each of which is fastened orthogonally to at least one of the recipient nodules on the lattice sheet, so that the pest deterring spikes are positioned toward the ground surface.

Abstract: The A-RAT-A-CATOR is detours wild animals from getting in to areas not desired. Keep people safe from injury or death from large animals. When any rodents or large animals come in contact with my trap, if trap is placed properly these animals will leave the area. When these animals step on my trap getting a slit injury they will leave and not come back. This includes skunks, opossums, bears, tigers, snakes, large rats and any other rodents that come in contact with this trap if used properly. Put this around garbage cans to keep it safe from being turned over. Put under craw space of you house so animals can't enter. When going camping put the A-RAT-A-CATOR around tents so that snakes and other large animals can't enter the tent. Put this product around log cabins and commercial properties so bears want enter areas not needed.

Abstract: A mechanical device with automatic reset capabilities that injects compressed air or other gases into the heart and lung cavities of Order Rodentia pest which results in death by delayed air embolism or cardiac arrest. This method allows the target time to vacate the premise saving time on carcass removal and clean up. This new technology can replace the poison bait traps and other environmental pollutants currently in use.

Abstract: An animal trap (1) for catching voles dwelling in underground tunnels comprises a housing (2) provided with two openings (11). A closing part (3) which can be moved between a closed position and an open position is mounted in the housing and has a front edge (10) for applying a, preferably fatal, closing force to a vole, wherein the closing part (3) can be held in the open position under spring preloading by means of a retaining arrangement. The closing part (3) can be moved from the closed position into the open position such that on reaching the open position, the closed part (3) is automatically locked by way of the retaining arrangement, which is operatively connected to the triggering mechanism. When the vole enters the opening, the triggering mechanism activates to trigger the closing movement of the closing part (3).

Abstract: Disclosed is a mousetrap having an enclosure with a rotatable top part having a downwardly extending strike plate within the enclosure, and a bottom part having an upwardly extending catch plate within the enclosure, an aperture in each of the top part and the bottom part which are in substantial alignment when the mousetrap is set, and a trigger mechanism, wherein the mousetrap is set to incapacitate or kill the mouse by the manual rotation of the top part relative to the bottom part when a mouse activates the trigger mechanism causing the top part to rotate relative to the bottom part and thereby incapacitating or killing the mouse between the strike plate and the catch plate.

Abstract: A mouse trap having a triggering plate is disclosed. It mainly includes a stationary base, rotatable cover, triggering plate, and a connecting rod assembly. When a mouse presses down this rear plate portion of the triggering plate, this rear plate portion moves down accordingly. It simultaneously lifts up a linking portion of the connecting rod assembly. Then, it will activate this rotatable cover to rotate from an opening position to a close position for avoiding a caught mouse escaping out. Besides, this invention's triggering sensibility is extremely high. It can trap a mouse that just tries to eat the bait. Plus, the caught mouse is hard to escape.

Abstract: The invention provides a trap for capturing and/or killing a mouse, the trap comprising: an enclosure comprising a base connected to at least one movable part and which houses a trigger; the trigger comprising an adhesive section; wherein the at least one movable part is urged against the force of a biasing means from a first position wherein the trap is in a closed state into a second position in which the trap is in a set state; wherein the at least one movable part is maintained in the second position by releasably engaging the trigger; and wherein the trap is triggered upon the mouse contacting the adhesive section and elevating the trigger so as to disengage the trigger from the at least one movable part so that it moves from the second position to the first position under the force of the biasing means.

Abstract: A trap having a first housing member slideably engaged with a second housing member, to provide a collapsible trapping enclosure therebetween. The trap has an opening that provides a passageway to the trapping enclosure, such as an opening disposed in one of the first and second housing members. The trap has an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the opening is unobstructed so that an animal may enter and exit the trapping enclosure. In the closed position, the opening is substantially blocked. A trigger is located inside the trap, so that when the trigger is triggered by an animal, the trap moves to its closed position, enclosing the animal inside.

Abstract: A trap having a housing and an entrance, a platform pivotally coupled to the housing, and a trigger that, when triggered by an animal, triggers the platform to pivot towards the housing to thereby trap the animal against the housing. The trap may further include a retention element for retaining the platform in the latched position and a biasing element biasing the platform towards the back wall when the trigger is triggered. The trap may further include one or more numbing fingers extending from the back wall. When the trap is triggered, an animal may be trapped between the platform and the numbing fingers.

Abstract: A percussive rodent trap has an activation mechanism and a hammer for striking a percussive device when the activation mechanism is activated. A first safety moves the hammer mechanism to a cocked position and prevents it from being released from this cocked position. A second safety can be engaged after the first safety is engaged to prevent the activation mechanism from being activated when the first safety is removed. The second safety is easily removed after the trap is put in place without inadvertently activating the activation mechanism.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a device for trapping a mole, in particular for the purpose of its eradication, forming a passage (10) through which the mole can travel and comprising a support (12) and means (14) for immobilizing said mole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mousetrap having an enclosure with a rotatable top part having a downwardly extending strike plate within the enclosure, and a bottom part having an upwardly extending catch plate within the enclosure, an aperture in each of the top part and the bottom part which are in substantial alignment when the mousetrap is set, and a trigger mechanism, wherein the mousetrap is set to incapacitate or kill the mouse by the manual rotation of the top part relative to the bottom part when a mouse activates the trigger mechanism causing the top part to rotate relative to the bottom part and thereby incapacitating or killing the mouse between the strike plate and the catch plate.

Abstract: A system for detecting and eliminating subterranean animals is disclosed. The system includes an infrared detector device adapted to detect animals below the ground surface from above the ground surface. A lethal event device is operatively coupled to the infrared detector device. An animal below the ground surface passing the above ground infrared detector actuates the lethal event device to eliminate the animal below the ground surface. A method for detecting subterranean animals is disclosed, as well as a method for detecting and eliminating subterranean animals.

Abstract: A spring biased trap includes two light sources (60 and 62) and two light sensors (61 and 63) acting together to detect the position of the small animal to be trapped. A baited trapping chamber restricts the animal's entrance orientation and also contains a spring biased bail (30) that is horizontally pivoted about midway between the roof (20) and base (21) and near the partition (24). The bail (30) is restrained or released by a release device (40). A solenoid armature (72) holds the P-shaped rod in the held position which holds the release device (40) in the retained position until the solenoid (70) is energized. A cocking yoke (50) is used for unloading and resetting the trap easily and safely. A daylight sensor (64) protects birds by disabling the trap during the daylight hours. A light source (65) and a sensor (66) detect that the trap has tripped and sends a signal to the user that the trap needs attention.

Abstract: The trap (42, 82) is based around a spring mechanism (24, 60) comprising a substantially rectangular sheet of spring material folded to be substantially C-shaped in cross-section. In one embodiment (FIG. 6), portions (64, 65) of the spring mechanism (60) are adapted to be killing surfaces. In another embodiment FIG. 2), the spring mechanism (24) is provided with arms (28, 29) that support jaws (36, 37). A setting mechanism (53/54, 77) holds the spring mechanism (24, 60) in an armed position and the trap (42, 82) is triggered when a trigger mechanism (49, 75) is moved by an animal which in turn disengages the setting mechanism (53/54, 77) and allows the killing surfaces (portions 64, 65) or jaws (36, 37) to come together on the animal therebetween.

Abstract: A mousetrap comprising a base with a first end and a second end located opposite to the first end. A spring is mounted to the base, and is capable of being biased for movement toward the first end of the base. A collar extends from the spring, such that when the mousetrap is loaded by moving the collar to the second end of the base. A pin having a fixed end and a free end is mounted to the base, wherein the fixed end of the base is mounted to the base proximate to the second end of the base. A cage is mounted to the base proximate to the first end of said base. The cage is capable of retaining the bait. A catch is mounted to the cage and is capable of retaining the free end of the pin when the mousetrap is loaded, and wherein the mousetrap is triggered by the release of the free end of the pin from the catch.

Abstract: A trap for small noxious animals, such as mice, and comprising a holder (1) in form of a frame for holding a tightening element (3) in form of a shield. The trap (1) is arranged to be able to take a first, non-tightening position and at least a second, tightening position (12). The holder (1) shows a support (4) for a bait (20). The element (3), consisting of a sheet-metal, shows a setting-tongue (5) cut in the element (3), which tongue is arranged preloaded in the trap (1). In the said first position of the trap (1), the setting-tongue (5) is arranged at a distance from the support (4) and in the said second position (12) of the trap (1), an end portion (7) of the setting-tongue (5) is arranged to extend over the outer end (14) of the support (4) and touch the bait (20), while a second end portion (9) of the setting-tongue (5) is arranged to touch a stop in the holder (2).

Abstract: An animal trap (10) including a spring (16) with first and second arm members (18, 20) extending from the spring (16) to outward ends (22, 26) such that the outward ends (22, 26) are biased apart by the spring (16). A loop portion (24) is positioned on the outward end (22) of the first arm member (18) and substantially encircles the outward end (26) of the second arm member (20). A jaw portion (28) on the second arm member (20) is positioned to be biased toward a side (30) of the loop portion (24) which is opposite the first arm member (18). A trigger member (32) is movably carried on the first arm member (18) and includes a paddle portion (38) and a detent portion (36). The paddle portion (38) is positionable in substantially axial alignment with the loop portion (24) when the detent portion (36) is holding the outward end (26) of the second arm member (20) in a set position relatively adjacent the outward end (22) of the first arm member (18).

Abstract: A trap comprising first and second arms, a bait for holding the first and second arms in a first open position, torsion springs for biasing the first and second arms toward a second closed position, and jaws formed in the first and second arms for engaging the body of an animal when the bait is broken. A method for constructing the trap is provided, and a method for trapping animals is also provided.

Abstract: A trap assembly for capturing small animals formed from a housing that encloses a jaw assembly for grasping the paw or leg of the animals. The jaw assembly is formed from a trap plate having an aperture and a resiliently biased arm that is movable from an open position to a closed position where it coacts with side edges of the plate aperture to form a pair of jaws for grasping the animal.

Abstract: A vermin trap consisting of a one piece housing for an over-centering mechanism that is adapted to actuate a snap acting lever that in turn cooperates with a stationary bar for trapping and killing a feeding vermin. The trip lever provides an integral bait holder that upon depression over-centers the spring mechanism causing the trap to set with a snap action.

Abstract: An elongate hollow body of frusto conical tubular formation having a plurality of internal prongs resiliently projecting obliquely into the hollow of the body obliquely away from the larger body end, and a closure on the smaller body end, the body being constituted of longitudinal sections swingable relative to each other for opening the body to remove an occupant.

Abstract: A humane animal trap includes a casing defined by upper and lower box-like sections, which are hingedly interconnected for telescoping together to a set position; springs biasing such sections apart to a sprung position; a latch mechanism for holding the upper and lower sections together in the set position; a pair of jaws hingedly mounted in the top of the upper section and connected to a trigger which is actuated by one of the jaws when an animal steps on the jaws for causing the latch mechanism to release the upper section, whereby the upper section moves upwardly relative to the lower section and the leg of the animal moves downwardly between the jaws; springs biasing the jaws to the closed position where resilient opposed edges of the jaws retain the leg of the animal without damaging the leg; and gates which slide partly together above the jaws when the trap is sprung to limit access to such jaws, whereby once trapped an animal cannot readily gain access to the jaws and escape.

Abstract: An efficient mole catcher is comprised of a pair of hooks with sharp ends that are advantageously barbed and which are placed upright in or on both ends of a board of like base so as to be adapted to catch a mole or the like varmint due to the moving along of the mole its runway so as to go over the first hook without notice; then bump into and get jabbed by the point of the second hook which it runs into causing it to sharply back up and get firmly stuck on the other lead hook then behind him which thus leaves the varmint fixed and snagged to be trapped there to sooner or later die and/or rot in its hole.

Abstract: The invention seeks to provide a humane trap which dispatches trapped animals without pain or panic. A peripheral trap frame, open on one side, has sides on either side of the open side spring urged towards one another to provide the motive power for a pair of strike arms connected in scissors fashion and forming a toggle linkage tending to collapse inwardly of the frame under the spring pressure so as to deliver a killing blow to an animal whose head is passed through the frame opening. The toggle linkage is prevented from collapsing when the trap is set by a wire loop which is knocked clear of the linkage by an animal reaching a predetermined position within the trap.

Abstract: A release device for deadfall traps of the type having a load line for supporting a deadfall in a raised position, the device having a load line engaging arm swingably mounted on a body which is maintained in an engaging position by engagement with a movable detent member the latter being held in a set position by a movable trigger. When the trigger is moved out of engagement with the detent member by the detent members swings away from the arm and allows the latter to swing to the release position to thereby release the load line and allow the deadfall to drop.

Abstract: A motor mounted on the ceiling of an attic room or the like drives an assembly or a disc suspended therefrom in slow rotation about a vertical axis and one or more short length lines fixed to the periphery of the assembly or disc carries at their outboard ends, artificial fishing flies to simulate insects. Slow rotation of the assembly or disc simulates insect flight preferably illuminated by a low intensity lamp and causes the bat to grab a fly, and become hooked thereby.