CA2370335A1 - Mouse terminator - Google Patents
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- CA2370335A1 CA2370335A1 CA 2370335 CA2370335A CA2370335A1 CA 2370335 A1 CA2370335 A1 CA 2370335A1 CA 2370335 CA2370335 CA 2370335 CA 2370335 A CA2370335 A CA 2370335A CA 2370335 A1 CA2370335 A1 CA 2370335A1
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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
- A01M23/02—Collecting-traps
- A01M23/10—Collecting-traps with rotating cylinders or turnstiles
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Description
Mouse Terminator BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mouse trap.
There have been various mouse traps. In the past, some conventional mouse traps have been capable of catching only one mouse at a time unless the caught mouse is disposed. Some mouse traps are not reliable as mice escape from the trap. Some mouse traps catch human fingers occasionally. Some mice die in hidden places. Furthermore, it is a messy job to dispose of a dead and bloody mouse. Therefore, the present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap for catching mice continuously and reliably.
It is a second object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap being capable of killing mice cleanly and intact.
It is a third object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap being capable of keeping killed mice visible and contained.
It is a fourth object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap that would not catch human fingers.
For a better understanding of the present invention and obj ects thereof, a study of the detailed description of the embodiments described hereinafter should be made in relation to the accompanying drawings. The attached photographs show the assembled invention put to test. All the mice in the test cannot escape once they smell the bait and step on the rod.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The present invention will be described in detail with reference to drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a side view of a container of the mouse terminator in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This container is placed inside the wire cover shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 is the wire cover.
Figure 3 is a side view of the ladder.
Figure 4 is the assembled preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Even though Figure 4 shows the assembled preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is difficult to visualize a three dimensonal view when so many lines are drawn. Therefore, a photocopy of the photograph (Figure 5) showing the whole invention is attached. To show that the present invention is useful, another photocopy of the photograph (Figure 6) showing three mice caught and killed inside the container is also attached.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Initially referring to Figure l, the mouse terminator has a tank 1 filled with about three inches of water or other solutions. Since the tank 1 contains water or other solutions constantly, it should not be made of fragile or ferrous materials. For example, the tank 1 can be made of plastics.
When used outdoors in subzero temperatures, enough salt should be added to the water to ensure it does not freeze.
A plastic or wooden rod 2 is mounted onto the upper portion of the tank 1, slightly lower than the rim. The rod 2 should be sturdy enough for mice to walk on. The shape of the rod 2 can be either cylindrical or rectangular. If the shape is cylindrical, the diameter should not be less than half an inch. If the shape is rectangular, any one side of the cross section should not be less than half an inch. The rod 2 should be mounted horizontally into the tank 1 in such a way that the rod 2 is allowed to rotate freely. Baits such as peanut butter or cheese should be placed in the middle of the rod 2.
Additionally referring to Figure 2 of the drawings, a wire cover 3 is placed on the outside of the tank 1. The wall of the wire cover 3 should touch the tank 1 at one end of the rod 2. The purpose of the wire cover 3 is to prevent the bait on the rod 2 to be eaten by dogs, cats or other animals and to prevent them from falling into the tank 1. The holes in the wire cover 3 should be small enough so that dogs and cats cannot get through, but big enough for mice to get through.
Additionally refer to Figure 3 of the drawings, a ladder 4 is placed on the outside of the wire cover 3. The top of the ladder 4 should be touching the wire cover 3 at one end of the rod 2. If the ladder 4 is not available, pieces of wood or bricks can be used instead.
When the mouse smells the bait, it will go up the ladder 4, through the wire cover 3 onto the rod 2 to get the bait. The rod 2 will rotate as soon as the mouse goes on top of it. The mouse will thus fall into the water below and be drowned. The dead mouse can be removed from the tank 1 easily.
While the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading this specification. Therefore, this present invention is intended to cover all such variations as shall fall within the scope of the appended claims.
The present invention relates to a mouse trap.
There have been various mouse traps. In the past, some conventional mouse traps have been capable of catching only one mouse at a time unless the caught mouse is disposed. Some mouse traps are not reliable as mice escape from the trap. Some mouse traps catch human fingers occasionally. Some mice die in hidden places. Furthermore, it is a messy job to dispose of a dead and bloody mouse. Therefore, the present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap for catching mice continuously and reliably.
It is a second object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap being capable of killing mice cleanly and intact.
It is a third object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap being capable of keeping killed mice visible and contained.
It is a fourth object of the present invention to provide a mouse trap that would not catch human fingers.
For a better understanding of the present invention and obj ects thereof, a study of the detailed description of the embodiments described hereinafter should be made in relation to the accompanying drawings. The attached photographs show the assembled invention put to test. All the mice in the test cannot escape once they smell the bait and step on the rod.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The present invention will be described in detail with reference to drawings wherein:
Figure 1 is a side view of a container of the mouse terminator in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention. This container is placed inside the wire cover shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 is the wire cover.
Figure 3 is a side view of the ladder.
Figure 4 is the assembled preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Even though Figure 4 shows the assembled preferred embodiment of the present invention, it is difficult to visualize a three dimensonal view when so many lines are drawn. Therefore, a photocopy of the photograph (Figure 5) showing the whole invention is attached. To show that the present invention is useful, another photocopy of the photograph (Figure 6) showing three mice caught and killed inside the container is also attached.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Initially referring to Figure l, the mouse terminator has a tank 1 filled with about three inches of water or other solutions. Since the tank 1 contains water or other solutions constantly, it should not be made of fragile or ferrous materials. For example, the tank 1 can be made of plastics.
When used outdoors in subzero temperatures, enough salt should be added to the water to ensure it does not freeze.
A plastic or wooden rod 2 is mounted onto the upper portion of the tank 1, slightly lower than the rim. The rod 2 should be sturdy enough for mice to walk on. The shape of the rod 2 can be either cylindrical or rectangular. If the shape is cylindrical, the diameter should not be less than half an inch. If the shape is rectangular, any one side of the cross section should not be less than half an inch. The rod 2 should be mounted horizontally into the tank 1 in such a way that the rod 2 is allowed to rotate freely. Baits such as peanut butter or cheese should be placed in the middle of the rod 2.
Additionally referring to Figure 2 of the drawings, a wire cover 3 is placed on the outside of the tank 1. The wall of the wire cover 3 should touch the tank 1 at one end of the rod 2. The purpose of the wire cover 3 is to prevent the bait on the rod 2 to be eaten by dogs, cats or other animals and to prevent them from falling into the tank 1. The holes in the wire cover 3 should be small enough so that dogs and cats cannot get through, but big enough for mice to get through.
Additionally refer to Figure 3 of the drawings, a ladder 4 is placed on the outside of the wire cover 3. The top of the ladder 4 should be touching the wire cover 3 at one end of the rod 2. If the ladder 4 is not available, pieces of wood or bricks can be used instead.
When the mouse smells the bait, it will go up the ladder 4, through the wire cover 3 onto the rod 2 to get the bait. The rod 2 will rotate as soon as the mouse goes on top of it. The mouse will thus fall into the water below and be drowned. The dead mouse can be removed from the tank 1 easily.
While the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading this specification. Therefore, this present invention is intended to cover all such variations as shall fall within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (12)
1. A mouse terminator comprising:
A tank;
A rod;
A wire cover ;
A ladder;
A tank;
A rod;
A wire cover ;
A ladder;
2. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein the said tank is made of plastic.
3. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein the said tank contains water or other solutions.
4. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein the said rod is mounted horizontally on the top portion of the said tank.
5. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein the said rod can rotate freely.
6. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein baits are placed in the middle of the said rod.
7. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein the said wire cover is placed on the outside of the said tank, touching the said tank near one end of the said rod.
8. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein the said ladder is placed on the outside of the said wire cover. The top of the said ladder touches the said wire cover at one end of the said rod.
9. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1 will kill mice continuously without resetting mechanisms.
10. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1 will kill mice reliably.
11. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1 will kill mice cleanly and intact.
12. A mouse terminator in accordance with claim 1, wherein the said tank will keep the killed mice inside.
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA 2370335 CA2370335A1 (en) | 2002-01-28 | 2002-01-28 | Mouse terminator |
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| CA 2370335 CA2370335A1 (en) | 2002-01-28 | 2002-01-28 | Mouse terminator |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20180184641A1 (en) * | 2017-01-04 | 2018-07-05 | Chuck Moga | Rodent Capturing System |
| US10278378B1 (en) * | 2017-08-07 | 2019-05-07 | Joseph L. Wallendorff | Rodent trap |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US20180184641A1 (en) * | 2017-01-04 | 2018-07-05 | Chuck Moga | Rodent Capturing System |
| US10383325B2 (en) * | 2017-01-04 | 2019-08-20 | Chuck Moga | Rodent capturing system |
| US10278378B1 (en) * | 2017-08-07 | 2019-05-07 | Joseph L. Wallendorff | Rodent trap |
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