WO2016028219A1 - Piège et procédé pour le faire fonctionner - Google Patents

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WO2016028219A1
WO2016028219A1 PCT/SG2014/000395 SG2014000395W WO2016028219A1 WO 2016028219 A1 WO2016028219 A1 WO 2016028219A1 SG 2014000395 W SG2014000395 W SG 2014000395W WO 2016028219 A1 WO2016028219 A1 WO 2016028219A1
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Kai Long Philip WEN
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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
    • A01M19/00—Apparatus for the destruction of noxious animals, other than insects, by hot water, steam, hot air, or electricity
    • 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
    • A01M23/38—Electric traps

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  • Rats are found everywhere in modern societies and rats multiply at high rates. Rats are very clever and will learn and share knowledge within their colonies to ensure safety through communal sharing of potentially dangerous traps that civilization has devised. In addition to obvious health issues posed by rats in societies, rats destroy billions of dollars of global crops, inventories, wires, infrastructures by chewing, eating and urination.
  • a trap for electrocuting an animal may be provided.
  • the trap may include a voltage source configured to provide a voltage.
  • the trap may further include a sensing interface electrically coupled to the voltage source.
  • the sensing interface may include a holding mechanism for holding a chamber with an electrical plate within the chamber.
  • the sensing interface may further include a weight sensor configured to sense a weight within the chamber.
  • the weight sensor may be further configured to control said trap to apply the voltage to the electrical plate for electrocuting said animal when the weight is above a predetermined weight level.
  • a method of operating a trap for electrocuting an animal may include providing a voltage source configured to provide a voltage.
  • the method may further include electrically coupling a sensing interface to the voltage source.
  • the sensing interface may include a holding mechanism for holding a chamber with an electrical plate within the chamber.
  • the sensing interface may further include a weight sensor configured to sense a weight within the chamber.
  • the weight sensor may be further configured to control said trap to apply the voltage to the electrical plate for electrocuting said animal when the weight is above a predetermined weight level.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic showing a trap for electrocuting an animal according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic showing a trap according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic showing a main body according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 4A is a schematic showing an interface unit according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 4B is a schematic showing the interface unit holding a chamber according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 5A is a schematic showing an electrical plate according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 5B is a schematic showing the electrical plate positioned within a chamber according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 6 is a photo showing examples of a first electrode and a second electrode according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic illustrating a method of operating a trap for electrocuting an animal according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic of an electrical plate according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic 100 showing a trap for electrocuting an animal according to various embodiments.
  • the trap may include a voltage source 102 configured to provide a voltage.
  • the trap may further include a sensing interface 104 electrically coupled to the voltage source 102.
  • the sensing interface 104 may include a holding mechanism 106 for holding a chamber with an electrical plate within the chamber.
  • the sensing interface may further include a weight sensor configured to sense a weight within the chamber.
  • the weight sensor may be further configured to control said trap to apply the voltage to the electrical plate for electrocuting said animal when the weight is above a predetermined weight level.
  • an animal trap for killing or incapacitating an animal may be provided.
  • the animal trap may include a voltage source 102.
  • the animal trap may further include a sensing interface 104.
  • the sensing interface 104 may include a holding mechamsm 106 for holding a chamber such as a container.
  • the chamber may include an electrical plate.
  • the sensing interface 104 may further include a weight sensor 108. When the electrical plate is electrically coupled to the sensing interface 104 and when the weight sensor 108 senses a weight above a predetermined level within the chamber, i.e. when the animal moves inside the chamber, the weight sensor 108 activates the trap so that a voltage supplied or provided by the voltage source is applied to the electrical plate for electrocuting the animal when the animal comes in contact with the electrical plate.
  • the animal may be a rodent such as a rat or a mouse.
  • the trap may include a main body including the voltage source.
  • the trap may further include an interface unit including or having the sensing interface.
  • the main body may be separate from the interface unit.
  • the voltage source 102 and the sensing interface 104 may be in different housings.
  • the interface unit may be connected remotely to the main body by one or more electrical wires or cables.
  • References to a weight sensor 108 may also include references to a pressure sensor.
  • Conventional rat traps may be easily triggered other animals such as snails, lizards, cockroaches, caterpillars and/or ants.
  • the other animals may lead to the traps being activated.
  • the conventional traps may often kill or capture the wrong animal, thus reducing efficiency.
  • Various embodiments may reduce the number of false positives. By reducing a weight sensor or pressure sensor, the chances of the trap being activated by a wrong animal or activated accidentally may be reduced.
  • the trap may further include a power supply or may be configured to be electrically connected to an external power supply.
  • the voltage source 102 may be a capacitor.
  • the capacitor may be configured to be charged by the power supply (or external power supply) to above a predetermined voltage level.
  • the power supply may be a battery which may be configured to be recharged by an external means.
  • the battery may be a normal battery or a rechargeable battery.
  • the trap may further include a charging circuit arrangement electrically connecting the power supply (or external power supply) and the capacitor.
  • the sensing interface 104 may include a sensing interface circuit arrangement.
  • the sensing interface circuit arrangement may include or may be electrically connected to the weight sensor.
  • the weight sensor may be further configured to control the trap to apply the voltage to the electrical plate by activating the sensing interface circuit arrangement or the weight sensor 108 when the sensed weight is above a predetermined weight level.
  • the chamber may be arranged over the weight sensor 108.
  • the circuit arrangement or weight sensor 108 may include a switch so that when the sensed weight is below or at the predetermined level, the switch may be deactivated and the voltage supplied by the voltage source 102 is not applied to the electrical plate (the circuit arrangement or weight sensor is deactivated). When the sensed weight is above the predetermined level, the switch may be activated and voltage supplied by the voltage source 102 may be applied to the electrical plate.
  • the sensing interface 104 may not require a holding mechanism for holding a chamber. Various embodiments may not include a chamber. In various embodiments, the sensing interface 104 may include a coupling mechanism for coupling with the electrical plate.
  • the weight sensor may be configured to sense a weight on the electrical plate.
  • the electrical plate may be arranged over the weight sensor.
  • a typical adult rat may weigh about 0.11 kg to about 0.34 kg. Thus, the predetermined weight level may be, for instance, any value above 0.05 kg (about 50 g) or any value above 0.10 kg.
  • the weight sensor 108 may be further configured to control said trap to apply the voltage to the electrical plate when the weight falls within a range between a lower limit and an upper limit, for instance, between about 0 g to about 1 kg (1000 g) or between about 0.05 kg (50 g) to about 0.5 kg (500 g).
  • the trap may be used to trap or electrocute other animals, e.g. squirrels, hedgehogs etc.
  • the predetermined weight level may set to a suitable value for the animal.
  • suitable voltages for electrocuting the animal may range from 5,000 - 8, 000 volts. However, other voltages may also be suitable. As the voltage increases, the current may decrease, vice versa.
  • the sensing interface 104 may be configured to be detachably coupled to the electrical plate.
  • the sensing interface 104 may be configured to be detachably coupled to the electrical plate without use of an external tool.
  • the sensing interface 104 may include a connector.
  • the connector may be configured to be detachably coupled to a further connector of the electrical plate.
  • the further connector may be complementary or configured to engage the connector.
  • the sensing interface 104 may include one or more connecting wires or cables with the connector at a first end of the connecting wires or cables.
  • the wires or cables of the sensing interface 104 may be connected to the weight sensor or the circuit arrangement at the second end.
  • the connector may be on the sensing interface 104 or interface unit.
  • a first component detachably coupled to a second component may mean that the first component may be repeatedly attached and detached from the second component without destruction of both the first component and the second component and/or the second component may be repeatedly attached and detached from the first component without destruction of both the first component and the second component.
  • the electrical plate may also include connecting wires or cables.
  • the connecting wires or cables of the electrical plate may include a first end connected to electrodes of the electrical plate and a second end connected to the further connector.
  • the further connector may be on the electrical plate.
  • the connector may be on the sensing interface 104 or interface unit and the further connector may be on the electrical plate.
  • the sensing interface 104 or interface unit may be electrically connected to the electrical plate by a standalone connecting electric cable or wire with a first end configured to engage the connector and a second end configured to engage the further connector.
  • the electrical plate may be designed for disposable use.
  • the connector and further connector may facilitate easy coupling and decoupling of the electrical plate from the sensing interface 104 /sensing unit.
  • An electrical plate may be coupled or electrically connected to the sensing interface 104 /sensing unit for operation by attaching the connector to the further connector. After electrocuting the animal, the electrical plate may be disposed by detaching the connector from the further connector.
  • the electrical plate may be coupled or electrically connected to the sensing interface 104 /sensing unit for operation by attaching the connector to a first end of the standalone cable and attaching the further connector to a second end of the standalone cable. The electrical plate may be detached from the sensing interface 104 /sensing unit by detaching the further connector from the standalone cable.
  • a first component attached to a second component as described herein may include that the first component is secured to or engaged with the second component via a mechanical mechanism.
  • detaching the first component from the second component may include that the first component is no longer secured to or engaged with the second component via the mechanical mechanism.
  • Conventional traps using permanent kill plates may be contaminated by dust or dirt.
  • the plates may also have holes, microscopic pits and/or indentations after prolonged use due to high voltage environment.
  • the holes/pits/indentations may affect the potential differences between electrodes and may cause the electrodes to trigger prematurely.
  • the dust and water may collect near the uneven electrodes and may be ionized. Electrons may jump across the gaps between electrodes, causing the conventional traps to trigger in the absence of an animal. This is a crucial issue as traps may often be placed in dirty places with high humidity.
  • Various embodiments may help address this issue by using disposable electrical plates.
  • the disposable electrical plates may be easily disposed after a single use. As the entire trap is not replaced, costs may be kept low.
  • the trap may include a camera.
  • the camera may be a still camera or a video camera.
  • the camera may be housed in the main body. Alternatively, the camera may be housed in the interface unit.
  • the trap may further include a communications module.
  • the communications module may be electrically coupled to the camera.
  • the communications module may be housed in the main body or the interface unit.
  • the communications module may be configured to transmit information captured by the camera to a remote device via wireless, wired, or any other suitable means. Examples of wireless means may include cellular data service such as Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), third generation (3G), mobile communications technologies, or Wi-Fi. Wired means may include local area network (LAN) cables.
  • GSM Global System for Mobile Communications
  • 3G third generation
  • Wi-Fi Wired means may include local area network (LAN) cables.
  • the camera may capture still or moving images of the animal in the trap.
  • the communications module may be configured to transmit information from the weight sensor, e.g. weight sensed by the weight sensor.
  • the images and/or information may be transmitted to a device such as a smartphone or a personal computer via the communications module. The images and/or may thus facilitate easy monitoring of the trap.
  • the predetermined weight level may be adjustable. In other words, the predetermined weight level may be set to a suitable value prior operation.
  • the trap may further include a timer circuit arrangement coupled to the voltage source so that the voltage source is configured to provide or supply the voltage to the electrical plate when activated by the timer circuit arrangement.
  • the timer circuit arrangement may be housed in the main body.
  • the timer circuit arrangement may be connected to or may be part of the charging circuit arrangement.
  • the trap may further include the electrical plate.
  • the electrical plate may include a first electrode and a second electrode.
  • the electrical plate may further include a third electrode electrically coupled to the first electrode.
  • the electrical plate may further include a fourth electrode electrically coupled to the second electrode.
  • the first electrode and third electrode may be a first pair of diagonal corners of a quadrilateral such as a rectangle or square.
  • the second and fourth electrodes may be a second pair of diagonal corners of the rectangle. In other words, the electrodes may be so arranged that the first electrode and the third electrode form one diagonal pair and the second and fourth electrode form another diagonal pair of the quadrilateral.
  • Each of the electrodes of the electrical plate may include a wire mesh.
  • the first electrode may include a first wire mesh.
  • the second electrode may include a second wire mesh.
  • the third electrode may include a third wire mesh.
  • the fourth electrode may include a fourth wire mesh.
  • a wire mesh may include a netting or may include a plurality of wires arranging substantially parallel to one another.
  • the wire mesh may allow animals such as rats to have a firmer grip to the electrode compared to a flat slippery surface and may improve efficiency of conduction of electricity.
  • the wire mesh may also delay or prevent the escape of the animal as the claws or feet of the animal may be easily be caught/ entangled by the wire mesh.
  • the interface unit may include the voltage source and the sensing interface.
  • the voltage source may be a backup voltage source.
  • the backup voltage source may allow the sensing interface to operate even when the interface unit is disconnected from the main body.
  • the backup voltage source may be or may include one or more batteries.
  • Various embodiments may improve the flexibility of the trap as the trap may be operated with or without the main body.
  • the trap may further include the chamber.
  • the chamber may be of an irregular shape.
  • the chamber may take the shape of items such as a milk container, a bottle, a cup, a plastic bag etc.
  • the animal may be less likely to be suspicious of irregular shape items compared to boxed items.
  • the holding mechanism 106 may be configured to deform the chamber into an irregular shape.
  • the holding mechanism may include a pair of arms.
  • the chamber may be held between the pair of arms to add stability as movements of rats or wind may cause chamber to roll around. This is especially so when cups or bottles are used as chambers.
  • the sensing interface 104 may include an actuator (such as a motor).
  • the holding mechanism 106 may be configured to hold the chamber at an angle greater than zero relative to ground.
  • the chamber may be a cylinder comprising a first end and a second end.
  • the first end may have a smaller diameter than the second end.
  • the second end may be held from ground by the holding mechanism 106.
  • the animal may enter the chamber through the first end and may be prevented to exit from the first end by going backwards after the animal has entered. The design may thus encourage the animal to go towards the second end and may increase the chance of the animal coming into contact with the electrodes.
  • the trap may include an adhesive for attaching the electrical plate to an inner surface of the chamber.
  • Conventional traps may have electrodes separated by a narrow gap. Water may collect between the gaps may cause current to flow between the electrodes and activating the trap as water is a good conductor of electricity
  • Various embodiments may seek to reduce likelihood of traps being activated by collection of water. By arranging the electrodes in corners of a rectangle and tiling the electrical plate (by tilting the chamber at an angle greater than zero), water may flow down and away from the center of the electrical plate. The likelihood of the trap being triggered in rainy conditions may be reduced.
  • the chamber may be disposable.
  • the chamber further may include a sealing component for sealing the chamber.
  • the sealing component may be a sealable plastic bag. After the animal has been electrocuted, the animal may be sealed inside the chamber together with the disposable electrical plate. The chamber may then be disposed off.
  • Conventional traps using permanent chambers may have a strong scent after prolonged use. The scent may be given off by animals such as rats when they are caught or dying and may discourage other animals (e.g. rats) to go near the chamber.
  • the disposable chamber may be able to circumvent the problem of the scent discouraging other animals from going near the chamber.
  • the holding mechanism may be configured to hold two or more chambers, instead of a single chamber.
  • Each chamber of the two or more chamber may include an electrical plate within each chamber.
  • the electrical plates within the two or more chambers may be coupled to the same sensing interface 104 or interface units.
  • the holding mechanism may be configured to hold a first chamber and a second chamber.
  • the holding mechanism 106 may be configured to hold the first chamber on one side of the sensing interface 104 or interface unit at a first angle greater than zero relative to ground.
  • the holding mechanism 106 may be configured to hold the second chamber on another side of the sensing interface 104 or interface unit at a second angle greater than zero relative to ground.
  • the first and the second chambers may each be a cylinder comprising a first end and a second end. The first end may have a smaller diameter than the second end. The second end may be held from ground by the holding mechanism 106.
  • the trap may include one or more further interface units electrically coupled to the voltage source or main body.
  • Each of the one or more interface units may include a respective sensing interface.
  • the respective sensing interface may include a respective holding mechanism for holding a further chamber with a further electrical plate within the further chamber.
  • the trap may also include a respective weight sensor configured to sense a further weight within the further chamber.
  • the respective weight sensor may be configured to control said trap to apply the voltage to the further electrical plate for electrocuting a further said animal when the further weight is above a further predetermined weight level.
  • the trap may include a main body including the voltage source and a plurality of interface units electrically coupled to the main body.
  • Each of the plurality of the interface units may include a sensing interface having the holding mechanism and the weight sensor.
  • the holding mechanism may be configured to hold a respective chamber with a respective electrical plate within the respective chamber.
  • Each interface unit may be coupled (e.g. detachably coupled) to the respective electrical plate.
  • the voltage source may be or may include a plurality of capacitors.
  • the main body may also include a power supply or may be configured to be electrically connected to an external power supply.
  • Each capacitor may be configured to be charged by the power supply or external power supply to above a predetermined voltage level.
  • Each capacitor may be configured to provide or supply a voltage to the respective electrical plate.
  • Each trap may electrocute multiple animals at the same time.
  • the main body may be coupled to 2 or 4 or 8 or 10 interface units, each holding a chamber.
  • the trap may then kill 2 or 4 or 8 or 10 rats at the same time.
  • Various embodiments may have increased efficiency over conventional traps which are often only able to trap or kill a single animal.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic 200 showing a trap according to various embodiments.
  • the trap may be configured to electrocute or kill rats.
  • the trap may be named as "RATOPUS”.
  • the trap may include a main body 202 including a voltage source and a plurality of interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h electrically coupled to the main body 202.
  • the main body 202 may also be referred to as a "rat command centre/power unit” or "rat command box” or simply "Rat Command".
  • the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may be referred to as "intelligent sensor/power connectors" or “intelligent sensor connectors” or “Intelligent Sensors”.
  • Each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may be positioned at a distance from the main body 202.
  • the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may be electrically connected to the main body 202 via coupling electrical cables or wires 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f, 212g, 212h.
  • each interface unit may be positioned up to 10 feet or up to 20 feet or up to 50 feet or any suitable distance from the main body 202.
  • the distance of the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h from the main body 202 may be constrained by the length of the coupling electrical cable or wire 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f, 212g, 212h.
  • the coupling electrical cables or wires 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f, 212g, 212h may be configured to carry voltage supplied by the voltage source to each of the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h.
  • the coupling electrical cable or wire 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f, 212g, 212h may be configured to carry signals conveying information between the main body 202 and each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h.
  • the coupling electrical cable or wire 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f, 212g, 212h may be configured to carry information regarding weight readings from the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h to the main body.
  • FIG. 2 shows 8 interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h coupled to the main body 202
  • the main body 202 may be coupled to any predetermined numbers of interface units.
  • the main body 202 may be coupled to up to 2 interface units or up to 4 interface units or up to 6 interface units or up to 8 interface units or up to 10 interface units or up to 20 interface units.
  • Each of the plurality of the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may include a sensing interface.
  • the sensing interface may include the holding mechanism and the weight sensor.
  • the holding mechanism may be configured to hold a respective chamber 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 21 Of, 210g, 21 Oh with a respective electrical plate within the respective chamber 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 210f, 210g, 210h.
  • Each chamber 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 2l0f, 210g, 21 Oh with an electrical plate may be referred to as a "kill chamber”. Electrical plates may be referred to as "kill plates”.
  • Each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may hold a single chamber 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 210f, 210g, 210h.
  • Each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may be detachably coupled to the respective electrical plate.
  • the voltage source may be or may include a plurality of capacitors.
  • the main body 202 may be configured to be electrically connected to an external power supply 212.
  • the main body 202 may be electrically connected to power supply 212 by a power supply line 214.
  • Each capacitor may be configured to be charged by the external power supply 212 to above a predetermined voltage level.
  • Each capacitor may be configured to provide or supply a voltage to the respective electrical plate.
  • the main body 202 may include a power supply such as a battery.
  • the battery may be configured to charge each capacitor to above the predetermined voltage level.
  • the battery may be configured to be recharged periodically by an external power supply 212.
  • Some current electronic rat traps may endeavor to kill several rats with a single trap by employing some carcass removal mechanism such as a trap-door, rotating arm or actuated devices etc. to clear the kill plate of the dead rat in order to kill another.
  • some carcass removal mechanism such as a trap-door, rotating arm or actuated devices etc.
  • Various embodiments may be designed to kill as many rats as is practicable. This may be because of the unique separation of the main body 202 (Rat Command), the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h (Intelligent Sensors) and the chambers 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 21 Of, 210g, 21 Oh with electrical plates (Kill Chambers).
  • the novel segregation of different components of the trap may have clear advantages over current models making the trap (Ratopus) a daunting machine gun version of a rat trap.
  • various embodiments may be configured flexibly to cater for varying killing power.
  • the main body 202 may come with 2 to 4 kill chambers connectivity.
  • the main body 202 may power 8 to 10 or more kill chambers.
  • Rat Command units 202 working in tandem may rid up to 100 rats per night, making this Octopus like trap the ultimate electronic rat trap capable of massive culling and wiping out entire colonies of rats.
  • an array of sensors with kill plates may be deployed without the use of kill chambers. The array may be simply rolled out in areas where rats swarm.to intercept their movements.
  • Each kill chamber may be independently powered by the main body 202.
  • Each kill chamber may be placed in various locations within 10 feet of the Rat Command unit 202 making this trap highly versatile and deployable. With a single Rat Command 202, every attached kill chamber may be placed where rats are attracted.
  • chamber 210a with electrical plate may be placed in the workshop
  • chamber 210b with electrical plate may be placed in the bedroom
  • chamber 210c with electrical plate may be placed in the kitchen
  • chamber 210d with electrical plate may be placed in the dining room
  • chamber 210e with electrical plate may be placed in the storeroom
  • chamber 21 Of with electrical plate may be placed amongst disposable cups or bottles
  • chamber 21 Og with electrical plate may be placed in the garden
  • chamber 21 Oh with electrical plate may be attached to the ceiling (via adhesive tape etc.).
  • the kill chambers may become very difficult for rats to detect or sense as a trap as only lines of coupling wires or cables 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f, 212g, 212h connecting the kill chambers and the main body 202 may be visible.
  • Current conventional traps often combine regular kill chambers to the various electrical and battery housing making such standalone traps obvious to rats.
  • the main body 202 may include electrical components of capacitors, timer, sensor monitoring and/or battery/electrical power units.
  • the main body 202 may be connected with coupling electrical wires 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d, 212e, 212f, 212g, 212h to the various kill chambers via the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h.
  • the main body 202 may come with 8 sets of identical circuits (coupling circuit arrangements) each with its own voltage source, i.e. high voltage capacitor (where high voltage is held). Each circuit may act independently of the other.
  • each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f. 204g, 204h for attaching to the kill chambers may be flexibly designed as a standalone rat trap by itself.
  • each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may be configured to operate without the main body 202.
  • Each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may have its own complete central processing unit (CPU) and backup voltage source.
  • Each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may include a capacitor and power supply (or configured to be coupled to a power supply such as a battery).
  • Each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may further include charging circuit arrangements coupling the capacitor and the power supply.
  • Each interface unit 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h may include a compartment for batteries (e.g a battery compartment for 4 "AAA" batteries).
  • a compartment for batteries e.g a battery compartment for 4 "AAA" batteries.
  • current electronic rat traps may have kill plates in close proximity to the Control/Power unit which houses the high voltage capacitor. Observations have shown that rats may become wary or nervous near rat traps as the kill plates are inevitably leaking ions or electrons due to pent up pressure of high voltage differential trying to cross the tiny gap separating the electrode of the kill plate (electricity from one electrode to another electrode) to complete the circuit. This "charged atmosphere” may be likened to "having hairs standing on end during a lightning storm" as the rat approaches trap, putting rat on high alert. In addition, some current traps may produce a constant buzzing sound when switched on which rats can hear. Both these factors may make current traps less effective in killing rats as perhaps only 1 in 5 rats will even consider going in. Only young inexperienced rats may be caught while the more matured rats may avoid such traps and continue to produce more off-springs.
  • Various embodiments include a separate main body 202 from the interface units 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h with the chambers 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 21 Oe, 21 Of, 210g, 210h which may be up to 10 feet away from the main body 202.
  • the "charged atmosphere" due to ultra- high voltage may not be felt or detected at the chambers 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 21 Of, 210g, 21 Oh so rats may be more inclined to enter the chambers 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 21 Of, 210g, 21 Oh without hesitation.
  • Various embodiments may be more efficient in killing rats in terms of time taken for rat to enter and get electrocuted.
  • Various embodiments may kill the "street wise" and matured rats which are sexually active thus cutting down the rat population effectively.
  • kits may be provided.
  • the kit may be a tool box.
  • the toolbox may be rugged and waterproof.
  • the kit may include the main body 202, one or more interface units (e.g. 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h).
  • the kit may further include one or more electrical plates.
  • the kits may further include one or more chambers (e.g. 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 21 Of, 210g, 21 Oh) such as disposable cups and containers.
  • the kit may also include spare items and/or required electronic components.
  • the kit may be referred to as a "rat box".
  • the tool box may be carried wherever it is needed.
  • the one or more interface units e.g. 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f. 204g, 204h
  • the one or more chambers e.g. 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 210e, 21 Of, 210g, 21 Oh
  • Bait may be placed in the chambers (e.g.
  • the interface units e.g. 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h
  • the interface units e.g. 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h
  • holding the chambers e.g. 210a, 210b, 210c, 210d, 21 Oe, 21 Of, 21 Og, 21 Oh
  • the interface units e.g.
  • 204a, 204b, 204c, 204d, 204e, 204f, 204g, 204h) may be connected to the main body 202 for power and monitoring.
  • the power switch on the main body 202 may be turned on.
  • a sealable plastic bag may be pulled out and the rat together with the chamber may be dumped inside.
  • the plastic bag may be sealed before disposal in bins.
  • the tool box is then shut and the main body 202 may be recharged with household power supply for next deployment.
  • Various embodiments may be designed for use in tough, dusty and wet areas - in sewers, drains, rubbish dumps and exposed areas. As long as the kill chambers are not washed away by water, the tool box may do the professional job of killing rats.
  • the main body 202 may be portable.
  • the main body 202 may be equipped with a moving mechanism which facilitates the main body 202 to be wheeled around such as a pair of wheels.
  • the main body 202 may also include a carrying means such as a handle.
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic 300 showing a main body 302 according to various embodiments.
  • the main body 302 may include a plurality of ports 316a, 316b, 316c, 316d, 316e, 316f, 316g, 316h, 316i, 316j. As shown in FIG.
  • the main body 302 may include 10 ports 316a, 316b, 316c, 316d, 316e, 316f, 316g, 316h, 316i, 316j so that the main body 302 may be configured to be coupled to up to 10 interface units.
  • the main body 302 may further include a plurality of separate coupling circuit arrangements 318a, 318b, 318c, 318d, 318e, 318f, 318g, 318h, 318i, 318j, each coupling circuit arrangement electrically connected to one port of the plurality of ports 316a, 316b, 316c, 316d, 316e, 316f, 316g, 316h, 316i, 316 j .
  • Each coupling circuit arrangement 318a, 318b, 318c, 318d, 318e, 318f, 318g, 318h, 318i, 318 j may include or may be electrically connected to a voltage source such as a capacitor.
  • the main body 302 may include a plurality of voltage sources.
  • a first end of a coupling wire or cable may be engaged with or be attached to each port 316a, 316b, 316c, 316d, 316e, 316f, 316g, 316h, 316i, 316j.
  • the second end of the coupling wire or cable may be coupled to the respective interface unit.
  • the main body 302 may be configured to be coupled to a power supply such as a battery.
  • the main body 302 may have a compartment 320 to receive the battery.
  • the main body 302 may include a plurality of charging circuit arrangements, each charging circuit arrangement electrically connecting the power supply and one voltage source of the plurality of voltage sources.
  • Each charging circuit arrangement may be configured to carry current from the power supply to the one voltage source of the plurality of voltage sources for charging the voltage source.
  • the main body 302 may include a GSM camera 322.
  • the GSM camera 322 may be configured to capture images and transmit images to a remote device via wireless means.
  • Various embodiments may seek to reduce hassle.
  • Various embodiments may include a GSM enabled high resolution, water resistant infrared camera 322.
  • the camera 322 may also have motion detector capabilities and may be programmed to take a series of time determined photographs or even live videos of activities at the chambers which may be sent to any remote device such as a smartphone or a PC.
  • This objective and accurate form of notification may be critical as the owner may be able to track and view the pictures of trap to ensure that the trap has caught the right pest before taking time and effort to clear the traps.
  • Various embodiments may include a single camera for lower costs. As the various kill chambers are placed in different locations, this single camera may not be able to take pictures of each of the kill chamber. However, as each interface unit holding the kill chamber has a weight sensor, the owner may be able to deduce whether a certain kill chamber has been activated by the correct animal by referring to the weight detected by the weight sensor. The trap may indicate for instance, that it was triggered by an animal weighing at 320g at 11.25pm on 21 Aug. 14. Both the camera and special weight sensor may provide concrete evidence that the kill chambers have been activated by the appropriate type of animals it was intended to kill.
  • the main body 302 may further include a compartment 322 for storing of the interface units, the electrical plates and/or chambers.
  • the main body 302 may further include a display 324 such as a monitor.
  • the display 324 may be configured to display information such as which interface unit has been activated, the weight reading from each interface unit etc.
  • FIG. 4 A is a schematic 400a showing an interface unit 404 according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 4B is a schematic 400b showing the interface unit 404 holding a chamber 410 according to various embodiments.
  • the interface unit 404 may include a holding mechanism such as a pair of arms 406a, 406b.
  • the interface unit 404 may include a body 426.
  • the first arm 406a may include a extend portion 428a extending from the body 426 and a clamp portion 430a at a distal end of the extend portion 428a.
  • the second arm 406b may include a extend portion 428b extending from the body 426 and a clamp portion 430b at a distal end of the extend portion 428b.
  • the first arm 406a and the second arm 406b may be adjustable so that the distance between clamp portions 430a, 430b may be varied.
  • the extend portions 428a, 428b may be slide-able relative to the body 426.
  • the holding mechanism 406 may be configured to hold a chamber 410.
  • the chamber 410 of varying diameter may be clamped by the adjustable clamp portions 430a, 430b.
  • Adjustable clamp arms may secure varying diameter of chambers to stabilize chambers and to prevent chamber from being blown away or to shift when rats are inside.
  • the interface unit 404 may further include a weight sensor 408.
  • the chamber 430 may rest on the weight sensor 408 so that when an animal moves into the chamber, the weight sensor 408 may be able to detect the weight of the animal.
  • Various embodiments may be programmed/ calibrated to detect a predetermined weight, e.g. 50 grams and above, to ensure snails, beetles, cockroaches and ants are excluded from triggering the trap.
  • Each sensor may serve 1 kill chamber and may operate independently from others. .
  • This senor may serve as a primary triggering device so as to prevent -the indiscriminate triggering of trap.
  • the interface unit 404 may be the link between the main body 402 and the chamber.
  • the interface unit 404 may be designed to appear like the cover of cups.
  • the pressure or weight sensor may be very sensitive and may be calibrated to trigger the high voltage from 0 g to 1 OOOg.
  • the interface unit 404 may include coupling wires or cables 412a, 412b for electrical connection with a main body. There coupling wires or cables 412a, 412b may be configured to transmit the voltage provided by the voltage source in the main body to the interface unit. The voltage may be referred to as a potential difference between voltage levels of the wires (or cables) 412a and 412b.
  • the interface unit 404 may further include connecting wires or cables 432a, 432b.
  • the connecting wires or cables 432a, 432b may be configured to transmit the voltage provided by the voltage source to the electrical plate.
  • the interface unit 404 may include connectors for attaching the connecting wires or cables 432a, 432b.
  • the connecting wires or cables 432a, 432b may have further connectors which engage the connectors on the interface unit 404.
  • the connecting wires or cables may be easily detached from the interface unit 404 by detaching the further connectors of the connecting wires or cables 432a, 432b from the connectors on the interface unit 404.
  • the connecting wires or cables 432a, 432b may be fixed to the interface unit permanently, e.g. by soldering.
  • Each connecting wires or cables 432a, 432b may include a connector at a distal end.
  • the connector may be configured to attach to a further connector on the electrical plate or further connecting wires or cables electrically connected to the electrical plate.
  • Wires 432a, 432b may be attached and detached to the further connectors on the electrical plate with ease.
  • the interface unit 404 may include a circuit arrangement.
  • the circuit arrangement may be coupled with the weight sensor or may include the weight sensor.
  • the interface unit 404 may operate as a standalone unit to provide more flexibility.
  • the interface unit 404 may, without being connected to a main body, function as a single rat trap when coupled to a chamber with an electrical plate within the chamber.
  • the interface unit 404 may also include a central processing unit (CPU).
  • the interface unit 404 may include a voltage source, i.e. a capacitor.
  • the interface unit 404 may include a power supply or compartment for a power supply.
  • the power supply may be batteries, e.g. 4 'AAA' batteries.
  • the power supply may be a backup power supply when is used when the interface unit 404 is not coupled to a main body.
  • the interface unit 404 may include a switching mechanism which switch to the backup power supply and voltage source in the interface unit 404 when the interface unit 404 is not coupled to the main body and which switch to the power supply and voltage source in the main body when the interface unit 404 is coupled to the main body.
  • the electrical plate may be attached or adhered to an inner surface of a chamber 410.
  • the chamber 410 may be a container such as a large cup or a bottle.
  • the chamber 410 may be held by the holding mechanism (e.g. flexible sensor grip) and may rest on the weight sensor so that the weight sensor is able to monitor or detect the weight within the chamber.
  • the electrical plate may be connected to the interface unit (via the connecting wires or cables).
  • a bait may be placed within the chamber 410 and the interface unit with the chamber 410 may be placed at a suitable position.
  • the interface unit 404 may be powered up for rats to come.
  • FIG. 5A is a schematic 500a showing an electrical plate 534 according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 5A is a schematic 500a showing an electrical plate 534 according to various embodiments.
  • the electrical plate 534 is a schematic 500b showing the electrical plate 534 positioned within a chamber 510 according to various embodiments.
  • the electrical plate 534 may include a base 538.
  • the base may include a suitable insulating material.
  • the electrical plate 534 may include a first electrode 536a on the base 538.
  • the electrical plate 534 may further include a second electrode 536b on the base 538.
  • the first electrode 536a and the second electrode 536b may be separated by a gap of insulating material.
  • the first electrode 536a and the second electrode 536b may form an electrode pair.
  • the first electrode 536a may be electrically connected to connecting wire or cable 540a.
  • the electrical plate 534 may be configured to be detachably coupled to the interface unit.
  • the second electrode 536b may be electrically connected to connecting wire or cable 540b.
  • connecting wires or cables 540a, 540b may be electrically coupled to the interface unit.
  • connecting wire or cable 540a may be connected to connecting wire or cable 432a shown in FIG. 4A and connecting wire or cable 540b may be connected to connecting wire or cable 432b shown in FIG. 4A.
  • Connecting wire or cable 540a may include a further connector for detachable coupling to a connector at the free end of connecting wire or cable 432a or to a connector on the interface unit.
  • connecting wire or cable 540b may include a further connector for detachable coupling to a connector at the free end of connecting wire or cable 432b or to a connector on the interface unit.
  • the further connectors may be detachably coupled to connectors on the interface unit (without requiring connecting wires/cables 432a, 432b).
  • connecting wire or cable 540a may be the same wire or cable as connecting wire or cable 432a and connecting wire or cable 540b may be the same wire or cable as connecting wire or cable 432b.
  • the connecting wire or cable 540a may extend from the interface unit and may include a connector at the free end.
  • the connecting wire or cable 540b may extend from the interface unit and may include a connector at the free end.
  • the electrical plate 534 may include further connectors configured to be detachably coupled to the connectors on connecting wires or cable 540a, 540b.
  • the electrical plate 534 may further include a third electrode 536c electrically connected to the first electrode 536a, for instance, via electrical interconnect 542a.
  • the electrical plate 534 may also include a fourth electrode 536d electrically connected to the second electrode 536b, for instance, via electrical interconnect 542b.
  • the electrical interconnect 542a and the electrical interconnect 542b may not be in electrical contact with each other.
  • the first electrode 536a and third electrode 536c may be or may form a first pair of diagonal corners of a rectangle and the second electrode 536b and fourth electrode 536d may be or may form a second pair of diagonal corners of the rectangle.
  • the first electrode 536a and third electrode 536c may be of a first polarity (e.g. positive electrodes) and the second electrode 536b and fourth electrode 536d may be of a second polarity (e.g. negative electrodes).
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic showing an electrical plate 834 according to various embodiments.
  • the electrical plate 834 may be a grid including a plurality of partitions 842a, 842b, 842c, 842d, 842e, 842f, 842g, 842h, 842i, 842j. While FIG. 8 shows that the plate includes 10 partitions as an illustration, it may be understood that the electrical plate may include any suitable number of partitions.
  • Each of the plurality of partitions 842a, 842b, 842c, 842d, 842e, 842f, 842g, 842h, 842i, 842j may include a plurality of electrodes 836a, 836b, 836c, 836d, 836e, 836f, 836g, 836h, 836i, 836j, 836k, 8361, 836m, 836n, 836o, 836p, 836q, 836r, 836s, 836t, e.g. 2 or 4 or any suitable number of electrodes in each partition.
  • the plurality of partitions may be arranged in an array.
  • the array may include one or more columns.
  • the array may include one or more rows.
  • Each partition may electrocute one animal.
  • Various embodiments may be adapted to electrocute multiple animals at the same time using a single electrical plate with the plurality of partitions.
  • Conventional electronic rat traps may come with 2 or 3 electrodes arranged with only a small gap in between electrodes. This pattern may be prone to premature triggering and malfunctioning especially in wet condition as water gathers in the gaps between the electrodes and has nowhere to drain off. Once water makes the connection between the kill plates even if it is just a bead of water between the plates, the trap may trigger causing a false alarm/kill.
  • Various embodiments may allow water to flow down and out from the centre (of the electrical plate 534) with less chance of touching the kill plates. This arrangement makes our trap less prone to triggering false alarms/ activation.
  • the electrical plate 534 may be housed in a chamber 510, such as a disposable cup, with the lid section connected to the interface unit.
  • the holding mechanism of the interface unit may be configured to hold the lid section.
  • the chamber 510 may be held at an angle (greater than zero) from the ground by the interface unit so that the electrical plate 534 may also be at an angle (greater than zero).
  • One end of the chamber 510 may be held from the ground by the interface unit while the other end may be in contact with ground (or nearer the ground so that the chamber is slanted at an angle greater than zero). This may automatically force the water to flow away from the interface unit (and to the ground), allowing the trap to be effective in rainy conditions.
  • the end of the chamber 510 held from ground may have a larger diameter than the end of the chamber 510 in contact with ground (or nearer the ground).
  • the end of the chamber 510 in contact with ground (or nearer the ground) may be referred to as a first end while the end of the chamber 510 held from the ground may be referred to as a second end.
  • the first end may be open to allow the animal to enter the chamber 510.
  • the second end may be open or may be closed.
  • the chamber 510 may be configured for placement of the bait at or near the second end.
  • the chamber 510 may be configured for placement of the electrical plate 534 at a middle portion of the chamber 510. During operation, the animal may enter the chamber 510 through the first end.
  • the animal When the animal has entered the chamber 510, it may be difficult for the animal to reverse and exit from the first end as the first end may have a smaller diameter than the second end of the chamber 510. The animal may then be further encouraged to move towards the second end. Once the animal comes into contact with a pair of electrodes of opposing polarity, the animal may be electrocuted.
  • the chamber 510 and the electrical plate 534 may be configured to be disposable and/or design for a single use.
  • Current rat traps may only able to trap and kill rats for a couple of times before the trap is rendered ineffective and "haunted” and rats will no longer be tricked into entering the trap no matter what bait is used. This is because rats may release a form of scent or pheromones when they are caught or dying, thereby warning future rats from entering the trap. Such a trap may become effectively useless and may require thorough washing and soaking to rid itself of the strong scent that permeates the entire trap. Human beings may have limited sense of smell and may never detect the range of smells that rats possess. As these traps are electronic, washing may not be possible as the electronic components may be damaged irreparably.
  • Various embodiments may include or provide a chamber 510 and electrical plate 534 that is designed to be disposable and not to be reused. As such, once the rat is killed, the chamber 510 (cup, container, pot, bag etc.) along with the rodent carcass may be disposed of. Various embodiments include separate components. Various embodiments may include a permanent main body and a "disposable kill chamber" (chamber 510 with electrical plate 534), the electrical plate 534 connected by wires 540a, 540b to an interface unit. The contaminated kill chamber 510 (urine, rat scent, pheromones) along with the dead rat may be disposed of after operation.
  • Another disposable kill chamber 510 may then be attached to the interface unit to begin another round of rat kill.
  • current electronic rat traps may use permanent metal kill plates or electrodes fixed onto the floor of the box chamber. Over time, metal plates or electrodes may get contaminated with dirt and dust. Moreover, due to frequent arcing of high voltage between kill plates, the plates or electrodes may become pitted with microscopic holes and scaring leading to degradation and corrosion of plates or electrodes. The surfaces and edges of kill plates or electrodes may become pocked marked and uneven. All these dirt and corrosion mat destabilize the precise status of high differential potential between plates or electrodes and may cause the kill plates to trigger prematurely.
  • This condition may be particularly prevalent in dusty environment and more so in places of high humidity where existing dirt and water molecules are ionized near the uneven charged plates and act as catalytic switch allowing electrons to jump the gap between kill plates triggering the trap without the rat. This may be a major defect as most traps are needed in places where dirt, dust and high humidity are locations where rats are commonly found- drains, basements, sewers, marketplace, etc.
  • Various embodiments may address such as issue.
  • Various embodiments use disposable electrical plates 534 which are meant for single use. Once the animal is electrocuted, the electrical plate 534 may be thrown away with the animal carcass. The electrical plates 534 may be replaced after every use and may be always new. There may be no chance for dirt, rat scent, urine, fluids and corrosion to affect the performance of kill plates.
  • Various embodiments may be highly reliable even in hostile dusty and humid environment.
  • the chamber 510 may include a sealing component for sealing the chamber 510.
  • Various embodiments may include a storage mechanism to store the sealing component.
  • Current rat traps may not factor in the hygienic disposal of rat carcass once killed. Owner may be instructed to tip the trap and allow carcass to drop into any bin. This may be very unsanitary as rotting flesh attracts ants and flies especially if bins are not covered properly and left for several days. This may be a major defect as getting rid of rats has solved one issue while creating potentially serious health issues.
  • Various embodiments may include a sealing component (e.g. attached sealable industrial grade plastic bag) with each chamber 510.
  • the sealing component may be retrieved from a storage mechanism (e.g. cap cover) to bag the carcass and used kill chamber together and cleanly.
  • the bag may be air-sealed to prevent ants, roaches and other insects from feasting on the carcass.
  • the plastic bag may be designed to withstand puncture, tear or leaks.
  • the chamber 510 may be irregular in shape.
  • the chamber 510 may take the shape of a container such as a disposable cup or bottle etc.
  • Current electronic rat traps may have typical shapes appearing like rectangular shoe boxes with one end open to allow rats to enter while the other end is sealed. Rats may be forced to creep deeper to other sealed end of box to retrieve food bait where they will then make body contact with charged floor kill plates. The body of rat may complete the electrical circuit causing a high voltage with very low current to surge through rat thus electrocuting it within seconds.
  • Rats may become suspicious of regular shaped shoes boxes and it may sometimes take several hours for rats to enter such a box. This heightened sense of fear of entering shoe boxes may have been hardwired into the rat's behavioural pattern as rats learn to recognise possible dangers associated with new regular shoe boxed shapes as traps (neophobia). This aversion may make the regular looking shoe box less effective to register a kill and may only succeed in killing young and inexperienced rats which are usually not sexually productive yet.
  • Various embodiments may include a chamber 510 that does not have any particular standard shape for rats to remember and identified as trap.
  • Various embodiments may include a chamber 510 that is adaptable to the rat's natural environment and may take the form of a disposable cup, plastic bottle and even plastic bag.
  • Various embodiments may not appear to be a typical trap where rats can actually learn to avoid over a period of time.
  • Various embodiments may not be easily detected by rats as traps as the chambers 510 may be cups, plastic bags and containers found commonly in rubbish dumps, dustbins and roadsides. Each of these cups, bags and containers may be instantly transformed into a death trap with the electrical traps 534.
  • An adhesive such as a double sided tape may be used for attaching the electrical plate 534 to an inner surface of the chamber 510.
  • the double sided tape adhered to base 538 of kill plate 534 may be peeled off and the kill plate 534 may be attached to the inner side of the chamber 510.
  • Plate 534 may then be connected to the interface unit which is then connected to the main body.
  • Various embodiments may have improved disguise compared to conventional traps as the rats cannot tell the difference between a used cup and a "cup trap".
  • each of the electrodes of the electrical plate 534 may include a wire mesh.
  • FIG. 6 is a photo 600 showing examples of a first electrode 634a and a second electrode 634b according to various embodiments. As shown in FIG. 6, the first electrode 634a may include a wire mesh or wire netting. The second electrode 634b may also include a wire mesh or wire netting.
  • Current kill plates may be flat and 2 dimensional. Current plates may be flat and smooth making it easier for rat to slide quickly to escape with just a backwards push.
  • Various embodiments may include electrodes with a network of wires covering the entire surface of the electrodes. This feature may allow rats to have a firmer grip on the flat surface making good contact with the kill plates for effective conduction of electricity. Furthermore, this 3 dimensional design may severely delay their backward escape as their feet / claws tend to get caught in the wire mesh making escape more difficult.
  • current rat traps may not designed for use in dusty, wet, dirty environment.
  • Current traps may be mainly used indoors and may not able to meet the physical demands of industrial needs where rats are found in sewers, open drains and open spaces.
  • Current traps may also tend to trigger prematurely due to dust and humidity around highly charged plates which just require only something to cause high voltage electrons to jump from plate to plate or electrode to electrode.
  • Current traps may additionally not be designed for outdoors as its sensitive electrical parts are easily shorted by moisture.
  • Various embodiments may not be easily triggered by specks of dust or moisture as the activation of high voltage may only be triggered by the weight sensor.
  • Various embodiments may be rugged and water proof. Various embodiments may be made for industrial purposes and may be deployed wherever rats need to be exterminated. Various embodiments may come with a main body (Rat Command unit), one or more interface units (the Intelligent Sensor Connector), one or more electrical plates (Disposable Kill plates), one or more chambers (disposable cups), battery, spare items and all the required electronic components in a rugged waterproof tool box. This box maybe simply called “Rat Box”.
  • the Rat Command Unit may be the main body where capacitors, electrical components, control, monitor, battery, switches, spares and even IP infrared motion detector camera are housed in a rugged water resistant tool box for easy carrying.
  • the Intelligent Sensor Connector may be the unit that interfaces between the Kill chamber and the Rat Command. This connects directly to the Kill chamber by an adjustable pair of grabbing arms to ensure Kill chamber (e.g. Cups, bottles) is gripped tightly and not move sideways when rat or wind blows.
  • the Intelligent Sensor Connector may draw power from the Rat Command to the Kill chamber by power wires and may also power and monitor the weight sensor located at its base.
  • the Kill chamber may be the chamber including the electrical plate.
  • the rat may enter to take the bait and may die from high voltage electrocution.
  • the chamber may be any available container, plastic bottles, cups and other common articles that may be fitted with attachable and disposable electrical plates ("kill plates") which may instantly convert any of the above into a lethal rat trap.
  • kill plates attachable and disposable electrical plates
  • Various embodiments may make use of recycled bottles and other household products, making the trap the "greenest rat trap in the world".
  • the 3 components may be part of the latest rat trap capable of killing up to 20 rats in one night.
  • This "Ratopus” rat trap may versatile, rugged, effective and ready to take on the rat epidemic that we face in cities.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic 700 illustrating a method of operating a trap for electrocuting an animal according to various embodiments.
  • the method may include, in 702, providing a voltage source configured to provide a voltage.
  • the method may further include, in 704, electrically coupling a sensing interface to the voltage source.
  • the sensing interface may include a holding mechanism for holding a chamber with an electrical plate within the chamber.
  • the sensing interface may further include a weight sensor configured to sense a weight within the chamber.
  • the weight sensor may be further configured to control said trap to apply the voltage to the electrical plate for electrocuting said animal when the weight is above a predetermined weight level.
  • the method may include providing a voltage source and coupling a sensing interface to the voltage source configured to supply a voltage.
  • the sensing interface may include a holding mechanism for holding a chamber.
  • the sensing interface may also include a weight sensor to sense a weight within the chamber.
  • the sensing interface may be electrically connected to an electrical plate which may be arranged within the chamber.
  • the weight sensor may be further configured to control said trap to apply the voltage to the electrical plate for electrocuting said animal when the weight is above a predetermined weight level.
  • the method may include positioning the chamber to be held and stabilized by the holding mechanism.
  • the method may include positioning the chamber so that the weight sensor is able to detect a weight inside the chamber.
  • the method may include attaching the electrical plate to the sensing interface so that the electrical plate is connected to the sensing interface before operation.
  • the method may include adhering the electrical plate to an inner surface of a chamber, for instance, by using an adhesive.
  • the method may include detaching the electrical plate from the sensing interface so that the electrical plate is electrically disconnected from the sensing interface after operation.
  • the method may also include sealing the chamber with a sealing component such as a sealable plastic bag after the animal has been electrocuted.
  • a sealing component such as a sealable plastic bag after the animal has been electrocuted.
  • Various embodiments may relate to an advanced, effective and versatile rat trap with multi-kill capabilities.
  • Various embodiments may relate to an electronic rat trap that has stealth capabilities changing its shape, identity and size wherever/ whenever necessary.
  • Various embodiments may relate to an ultimate rat trap that may adapt to rat's feeding habits and stay a step ahead of it.
  • Various embodiments may relate to the only electronic rat trap that is flexible enough to be used in a single household, small farms and eateries and powerful enough to be deployed in agri-food industries, mega factories, ships, warehouses and even cities like Tokyo, New York, London and Singapore where rat infestations have become a serious health issue.
  • Various embodiments may be suitable for use in the single household, for the small farmers, for small-medium enterprises (SMEs), for large industries, for defence industries, for ships of all types, for warehouses, for sensitive inforcomm industries and even mega cities like New York, London and Singapore.
  • SMEs small-medium enterprises
  • defence industries for ships of all types
  • warehouses for sensitive inforcomm industries and even mega cities like New York, London and Singapore.
  • Various embodiments may be scalable and may be sold online, in neighbourhood shops, at War-mart, Giant, Tesco and at trade fairs throughout the world.
  • Various embodiments may be adapted or customised to handle 1 rat kill per time to 5 rats to 10 rats to even 20 rats and above.
  • Methods described herein may further contain analogous features of any device or trap described herein.
  • devices or traps described herein may further contain analogous features of any methods described herein.

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Dans divers modes de réalisation, l'invention concerne un piège pour électrocuter un animal. Le piège peut comprendre une source de tension configurée pour appliquer une tension. Le piège peut comporter en outre une interface de détection électriquement couplée à la source de tension. L'interface de détection peut comprendre un mécanisme de maintien permettant de maintenir un compartiment avec une plaque électrique à l'intérieur du compartiment. L'interface de détection peut en outre comprendre un capteur de poids configuré pour détecter un poids à l'intérieur du compartiment. Le capteur de poids peut être en outre configuré pour commander audit piège d'appliquer la tension à la plaque électrique pour électrocuter ledit animal lorsque le poids est au-dessus d'un seuil de poids prédéterminé.
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