CA1117759A - Power snare humane animal trap - Google Patents
Power snare humane animal trapInfo
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- CA1117759A CA1117759A CA000358554A CA358554A CA1117759A CA 1117759 A CA1117759 A CA 1117759A CA 000358554 A CA000358554 A CA 000358554A CA 358554 A CA358554 A CA 358554A CA 1117759 A CA1117759 A CA 1117759A
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- looped
- snare
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- A01M23/00—Traps for animals
- A01M23/24—Spring traps, e.g. jaw or like spring traps
- A01M23/34—Spring traps, e.g. jaw or like spring traps with snares
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
In an animal trap, the flattened end of a member is held by spring tension means, in the grooved end of another member, which latter member is attached by means to a spring-actuated member to which is attached a snare, when an animal inserts its head in the snare, the grooved end of the member described moves instantly away from the flattened end of the other member des-cribed, which permits the spring-actuated member holding the snare, to snap back instantly and forcibly, thus bringing the snare against the other looped end of the member having one flattened end and effecting an instant kill and preventing the suffering often ensuing to the trapped animal. by the use of previously known traps. All the said members described above being held in working position by means, on, or attached to, or aligned with, an oblong rectangular base member equipped with stabilizing means.
In an animal trap, the flattened end of a member is held by spring tension means, in the grooved end of another member, which latter member is attached by means to a spring-actuated member to which is attached a snare, when an animal inserts its head in the snare, the grooved end of the member described moves instantly away from the flattened end of the other member des-cribed, which permits the spring-actuated member holding the snare, to snap back instantly and forcibly, thus bringing the snare against the other looped end of the member having one flattened end and effecting an instant kill and preventing the suffering often ensuing to the trapped animal. by the use of previously known traps. All the said members described above being held in working position by means, on, or attached to, or aligned with, an oblong rectangular base member equipped with stabilizing means.
Description
1~77~9 SPECIFICATION
The object of this invention is to provide the trapper with a new, simple and improved all-weather humane power snare trap, which has a weight of less than three pounds and yet is capable of humanely killing all fur-bearing animals, up to and including the size of a coyote, without resorting to a larger sized and a heavier trap.
There are many factors that limit the use of previously known power snare traps. A few of the most obvious of which are:
1. Trigger systems with too many moving parts, which make them subject to freeze-up.
The object of this invention is to provide the trapper with a new, simple and improved all-weather humane power snare trap, which has a weight of less than three pounds and yet is capable of humanely killing all fur-bearing animals, up to and including the size of a coyote, without resorting to a larger sized and a heavier trap.
There are many factors that limit the use of previously known power snare traps. A few of the most obvious of which are:
1. Trigger systems with too many moving parts, which make them subject to freeze-up.
2. Trigger systems not sensitive enough.
3. Trigger systems that rely on the use of a foot-pad for triggering.
4. Many of the traps are too heavy or cumbersome for easy transportation and easy storage.
5. Many of the traps are impossible to conceal, which makes them impractical for trapping some animals, e.g. fox and coyote.
6. In many of them, their usefulness is limited to trapping one or two different species of fur-bearing animals, for the above reasons.
7. I have experimented with a power snare as illustrated in United States Patent No., 3,837,110, dated September 24, 1974, Inventor:
Camiel J. Coquyt; it is effective, when used to trap some animals, but I have experienced some malfunction in the trigger system `
during cold weather. Another disadvantage of the above patent is that it can not be used for fo~ or coyote because of the pro-truding lever, which is quickly sensed by these animals as an obstruction and which causes them to make a sharp detour.
Camiel J. Coquyt; it is effective, when used to trap some animals, but I have experienced some malfunction in the trigger system `
during cold weather. Another disadvantage of the above patent is that it can not be used for fo~ or coyote because of the pro-truding lever, which is quickly sensed by these animals as an obstruction and which causes them to make a sharp detour.
8. I have used both the conventional ordinary snare trap and the leg traps for over 40 years, and of the two trapping devices, I
would have to say the snare is the most cruel by far. I have known a fox to chew off a 1/8 inch steel cable in a matter of a few hours, only to find it, a week later, dying from a deep, infected wouhd around the neck.
would have to say the snare is the most cruel by far. I have known a fox to chew off a 1/8 inch steel cable in a matter of a few hours, only to find it, a week later, dying from a deep, infected wouhd around the neck.
9. I have found that even snare locks have proven not to be very effective in the elimination of this problem.
The advantages of my invention, over the previous art, are as follows:
My invention will eliminate the above difficulties and will supply the trapper with a self-contained humane power snare that has a wide range of use; is light in weight; is of all steel construction for durability; has few moving parts to create problems;
yet is simple to set and conceal from the view of animals, and also comparatively cheap to manufacture.
My triggering system is simple, yet more sensitive and less vulnerable to freeze-up than other patented power snares. The spring action is unique in that it combines leverage with automatic locking action to make a quicker kill. In other words, as the spring ~77~9 advances from the depressed position along the power lever, it increases pressure on the snare reaching its maximum pressure at full extension of the spring.
Because of the increased pressure that can be obtained using leverage in conjunction with the power of the spring, my invention is more capable of making a quicker kill than ordinary spring pressure traps.
My invention can be totally concealed from the view of the animal, leaving an unobstructed path leading to the snare. This is a very important feature when trapping fox, bobcat or coyote. Because of the sus-picious nature of these animals, even the snare, if not properly concealed, will act as a deterrent.
My invention serves to eliminate the above, and other disadvantages of the previous art.
I have field-tested my idea for the past two trapping seasons and have found it to be a very humane and effective trap. It is designed to kill the animal almost instantly, rather than just hold it secure.
My use of the power lever makes this possible. My trigger system was especially designed to resist malfunction from changing weather conditions and also for sensitivity. When in the set position, it can be totally concealed from the view of the animal approaching from either direction, except for the snare.
My trigger mechanism is operated by the shank of the snare. Once the animal inserts its head through the noose of the snare, as it continues forward, only a few ounces pressure on the snare-shank triggers the trap and makes the kill. On tests made, I have not seen a fox live for a maximum period of over five 1~177~9 minutes after being caught in this manner.
Although my invention was developed expressly for fox, bobcat and coyote, I have found it very effective on all other smaller fur-bearing animals. Two types of snare can be used with my invention, the noose type, or the special fixed type. ~oth are equally effective.
The advantage of the fixed type is that it allows rabbits and other small animals to pass through the snare-loop without triggering the trap.
In the drawings which illustrate the embodiments of my invention in which the same numbers are used to indicate the same parts:
FIGURE 1: Illustrates an isometric view of the trap showing all its parts in working position.
FIGURE 2: Is a lateral or side view of the trap, showing all the parts, with safety catch in position.
In the drawings the number 1 indicates a circular rod-like member looped at each end, herein called the power lever, the number 2 indicates a coiled spring having two elongated ends, both looped at the extrem-ities thereof, one of the looped ends being indicated by the number 2a, the other end being disposed and adapted to be held by eye-bolt and nut means to the under-side of an oblong rectangular member which is curved and notched at one end and squared at the other end thereof and is herein referred to as the trap base 3, the number 4 illustrates a circular rod member curved at one end and looped at the other end and is herein referred to as the safety catch, the looped end of the safety catch 4 is adapted to be held in place on the 1~177S9 base 3 by an eye-bolt and nut 5, the number 6 indicates a conventional nut and bolt which holds a truncated U-shaped member having a circular perforation in each end thereof, this truncated U-shaped member is indicated by the number 7, and is herein referred to as the trigger retainer, a second truncated U-shaped member is transversely super-imposed over the first truncated U-shaped member 7 and is indicated by the number 8 and is herein referred to as the stablizer bar 8, both members 7 and 8 are held in place on the base 3 by the nut and bolt 6, the number 9 indicates a right-angularly shaped circular member having a loop at one end thereof and having the other end thereof flattened on the underside thereof, the number 9 is herein referred to as the trigger lever, the number 10 indicates a conventional cotter-pin which holds the trigger lever 9 in place through the circular per-forations in the trigger retainer 7, the number 11 indicates the flattened underside of the trigger lever 9, the number 12 indicates a circular member looped at one end, having its other end curved and grooved and is herein referred to as the trigger catch 12, the number 13 indicates a conventional noose-type snare and the number 14 indicates an eye-bolt which holds one end of the spring 2 under the base 3 and also holds one looped end of the power lever 1. The spring 2 is adapted to be removably attached to and separated from, the base 3 by the eye-bolt and nut 14 which eye-bolt also holds the power lever 1.
The mode of use and operation of my invention is as follows:
1~177~9 Place eye-bolt 14 through aperture in trap base 3, place curved other end of spring 2 around eye-bolt 14 under the base 3 and tighten the nut of the eye-bolt 14 sufficiently to hold the end of spring 2.
Then place the end of spring 2 in the notch in the curved end of the trap base 3, and completely tighten nut holding the eye-bolt 14. Set trap on a firm surface in an upright position, where it is so held by the curved end of base 3 and the stabilizer bar 8. Attach trap by known conventional means such as a chain or any other known means to a tree-trunk or other suitable object, or use any other suitable means in order to hold trap in required position, manually position the power lever 1 through the ring end 2a, at one end of spring 2.
With one hand depress the spring 2 while at the same time with the other hand push the power lever 1 forward until it is parallel to the base of the trap 3.
Then secure safety hook 4 over the power lever 1. The trap is now ready for the attachment of the snare 13.
First pass snare shank 13 through the opening in the trigger lever 9 and secure snare 13 to the end of power lever 1. When snare 13 is in position, press power lever 1 down. While holding the trigger lever 9 in an upright position, place the trigger catch 12 under the flattened underside 11 of the trigger lever 9, then remove the safety hook 4. The trap is now set.
Once an animal inserts its head into snare 13, the slightest movement of the snare 13 will release trigger catch 12 from underneath the flattened underside 11 of the trigger lever 9. This immediately releases ~177~
the power lever 1 running through the end 2a o~ the spring 2 and attached to eye-bolt 14, the end 2a of the spring 2 is thus also automatically released, which results in the power lever 1 being drawn back by the coiled spring 2 with great force, which in turn draws the snare 13 holding the neck of the animal whose head is within the snare 13, suddenly, forcibly and tightly against the trigger lever 9, thus humanely killing the animal.
The above disclosure and specification embodies my invention and discovery and all matters contained therein should be deemed to be illustrative and not to be in a limiting sense As this invention may be embodied in forms other than, or varying from, my invention, I claim as my invention and discovery all the forms of same which may be deemed to fall within the spirit and scope of my appended claims.
The advantages of my invention, over the previous art, are as follows:
My invention will eliminate the above difficulties and will supply the trapper with a self-contained humane power snare that has a wide range of use; is light in weight; is of all steel construction for durability; has few moving parts to create problems;
yet is simple to set and conceal from the view of animals, and also comparatively cheap to manufacture.
My triggering system is simple, yet more sensitive and less vulnerable to freeze-up than other patented power snares. The spring action is unique in that it combines leverage with automatic locking action to make a quicker kill. In other words, as the spring ~77~9 advances from the depressed position along the power lever, it increases pressure on the snare reaching its maximum pressure at full extension of the spring.
Because of the increased pressure that can be obtained using leverage in conjunction with the power of the spring, my invention is more capable of making a quicker kill than ordinary spring pressure traps.
My invention can be totally concealed from the view of the animal, leaving an unobstructed path leading to the snare. This is a very important feature when trapping fox, bobcat or coyote. Because of the sus-picious nature of these animals, even the snare, if not properly concealed, will act as a deterrent.
My invention serves to eliminate the above, and other disadvantages of the previous art.
I have field-tested my idea for the past two trapping seasons and have found it to be a very humane and effective trap. It is designed to kill the animal almost instantly, rather than just hold it secure.
My use of the power lever makes this possible. My trigger system was especially designed to resist malfunction from changing weather conditions and also for sensitivity. When in the set position, it can be totally concealed from the view of the animal approaching from either direction, except for the snare.
My trigger mechanism is operated by the shank of the snare. Once the animal inserts its head through the noose of the snare, as it continues forward, only a few ounces pressure on the snare-shank triggers the trap and makes the kill. On tests made, I have not seen a fox live for a maximum period of over five 1~177~9 minutes after being caught in this manner.
Although my invention was developed expressly for fox, bobcat and coyote, I have found it very effective on all other smaller fur-bearing animals. Two types of snare can be used with my invention, the noose type, or the special fixed type. ~oth are equally effective.
The advantage of the fixed type is that it allows rabbits and other small animals to pass through the snare-loop without triggering the trap.
In the drawings which illustrate the embodiments of my invention in which the same numbers are used to indicate the same parts:
FIGURE 1: Illustrates an isometric view of the trap showing all its parts in working position.
FIGURE 2: Is a lateral or side view of the trap, showing all the parts, with safety catch in position.
In the drawings the number 1 indicates a circular rod-like member looped at each end, herein called the power lever, the number 2 indicates a coiled spring having two elongated ends, both looped at the extrem-ities thereof, one of the looped ends being indicated by the number 2a, the other end being disposed and adapted to be held by eye-bolt and nut means to the under-side of an oblong rectangular member which is curved and notched at one end and squared at the other end thereof and is herein referred to as the trap base 3, the number 4 illustrates a circular rod member curved at one end and looped at the other end and is herein referred to as the safety catch, the looped end of the safety catch 4 is adapted to be held in place on the 1~177S9 base 3 by an eye-bolt and nut 5, the number 6 indicates a conventional nut and bolt which holds a truncated U-shaped member having a circular perforation in each end thereof, this truncated U-shaped member is indicated by the number 7, and is herein referred to as the trigger retainer, a second truncated U-shaped member is transversely super-imposed over the first truncated U-shaped member 7 and is indicated by the number 8 and is herein referred to as the stablizer bar 8, both members 7 and 8 are held in place on the base 3 by the nut and bolt 6, the number 9 indicates a right-angularly shaped circular member having a loop at one end thereof and having the other end thereof flattened on the underside thereof, the number 9 is herein referred to as the trigger lever, the number 10 indicates a conventional cotter-pin which holds the trigger lever 9 in place through the circular per-forations in the trigger retainer 7, the number 11 indicates the flattened underside of the trigger lever 9, the number 12 indicates a circular member looped at one end, having its other end curved and grooved and is herein referred to as the trigger catch 12, the number 13 indicates a conventional noose-type snare and the number 14 indicates an eye-bolt which holds one end of the spring 2 under the base 3 and also holds one looped end of the power lever 1. The spring 2 is adapted to be removably attached to and separated from, the base 3 by the eye-bolt and nut 14 which eye-bolt also holds the power lever 1.
The mode of use and operation of my invention is as follows:
1~177~9 Place eye-bolt 14 through aperture in trap base 3, place curved other end of spring 2 around eye-bolt 14 under the base 3 and tighten the nut of the eye-bolt 14 sufficiently to hold the end of spring 2.
Then place the end of spring 2 in the notch in the curved end of the trap base 3, and completely tighten nut holding the eye-bolt 14. Set trap on a firm surface in an upright position, where it is so held by the curved end of base 3 and the stabilizer bar 8. Attach trap by known conventional means such as a chain or any other known means to a tree-trunk or other suitable object, or use any other suitable means in order to hold trap in required position, manually position the power lever 1 through the ring end 2a, at one end of spring 2.
With one hand depress the spring 2 while at the same time with the other hand push the power lever 1 forward until it is parallel to the base of the trap 3.
Then secure safety hook 4 over the power lever 1. The trap is now ready for the attachment of the snare 13.
First pass snare shank 13 through the opening in the trigger lever 9 and secure snare 13 to the end of power lever 1. When snare 13 is in position, press power lever 1 down. While holding the trigger lever 9 in an upright position, place the trigger catch 12 under the flattened underside 11 of the trigger lever 9, then remove the safety hook 4. The trap is now set.
Once an animal inserts its head into snare 13, the slightest movement of the snare 13 will release trigger catch 12 from underneath the flattened underside 11 of the trigger lever 9. This immediately releases ~177~
the power lever 1 running through the end 2a o~ the spring 2 and attached to eye-bolt 14, the end 2a of the spring 2 is thus also automatically released, which results in the power lever 1 being drawn back by the coiled spring 2 with great force, which in turn draws the snare 13 holding the neck of the animal whose head is within the snare 13, suddenly, forcibly and tightly against the trigger lever 9, thus humanely killing the animal.
The above disclosure and specification embodies my invention and discovery and all matters contained therein should be deemed to be illustrative and not to be in a limiting sense As this invention may be embodied in forms other than, or varying from, my invention, I claim as my invention and discovery all the forms of same which may be deemed to fall within the spirit and scope of my appended claims.
Claims
1. An animal trap comprising a combination of an oblong rectangular base member which is curved and notched at one end thereof and squared at the other end and has attached to its squared end and disposed on the top thereof, an inverted truncated U-shaped member the ends of which are each circularly perforated, the oblong rectangular base member has transversely super-imposed over the perforated truncated U-shaped member above described, another truncated U-shaped member, which latter member and the perforated U-shaped member are both attached to and held in position on, the oblong rectangular member by the same nut and bolt means, the perforations in the first described truncated U-shaped member are disposed and adapted to receive one end of a circular right-angularly shaped member having a loop at one end thereof and having the circular unlooped other end thereof flattened on the underside thereof, which flattened underside is adapted to receive and to hold the grooved end of another circular member, looped at one end and curved and grooved at the other end, the grooved end holding the flattened side of the right-angularly shaped member by spring tension, as hereafter described, the said cir-cular member last described is attached by its looped top to a circular rod-like member which has a loop at each end thereof, this last described member is placed through one looped end of a coiled spring having two elongated ends, both ends being looped at the extremities thereof, one end of the coiled spring being attached by eye-bolt and nut means to the underside of the oblong rectangular base member first described and extending through the notch in the curved end of the base member, the other end of the spring is also looped and is adapted to receive and hold one end of the circular rod-like member looped at each end as above described, another circular rod member, curved at one end and looped at the other end, is held to the oblong rec-tangular base member by its looped end, which is looped through the eye of an eye-bolt and nut which are removably attached to the oblong rectangular base member, through an aperture therein, and functions as a safety catch, the end of a noose type, or other type, snare is led through the loop on the end of the right-angularly shaped member and is attached by conventional means to one of the looped ends of the circular rod-like member holding the circular member with the curved and grooved end, which grooved end fits under the flattened end of the right-angularly shaped looped member, the slightest pressure or pull on the snare moves the grooved end of the circular member above described, which in turn results in the release of the circular member looped at each end which, in turn, releases the spring which instantly draws back the circular member looped at each end to which the snare is attached, thus bringing the snare, instantly and forcibly against the right-angularly shaped looped end of the member described above.
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4581843A (en) * | 1984-09-17 | 1986-04-15 | Fremont Alphonse D | Foot snare live trap |
| US4751790A (en) * | 1982-07-12 | 1988-06-21 | Woodstream Corporation | Snare trap |
| US4920690A (en) * | 1986-01-07 | 1990-05-01 | Ray Olecko | Cable trap |
| US5157863A (en) * | 1990-02-16 | 1992-10-27 | Godwin Barry G | Humane leghold coiled spring trap |
| US5675928A (en) * | 1995-08-25 | 1997-10-14 | Tattrie; Donald | Power snare |
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US4751790A (en) * | 1982-07-12 | 1988-06-21 | Woodstream Corporation | Snare trap |
| US4581843A (en) * | 1984-09-17 | 1986-04-15 | Fremont Alphonse D | Foot snare live trap |
| US4920690A (en) * | 1986-01-07 | 1990-05-01 | Ray Olecko | Cable trap |
| US5157863A (en) * | 1990-02-16 | 1992-10-27 | Godwin Barry G | Humane leghold coiled spring trap |
| US5675928A (en) * | 1995-08-25 | 1997-10-14 | Tattrie; Donald | Power snare |
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