Rodent trap with removable bait container

A rodent trap comprising:

• a base having portions defining a bait container opening;
• a trigger mounted to the base, the trigger having portions defining a first opening therein;
• an upper jaw pivotably mounted to the base, for movement between a set position in which portions of the trigger are revealed for access by a rodent, and a sprung position, in which the trigger is covered;
• a spring engaged between the base and the upper jaw and urging the jaw to close upon the base;
• a bait container having portions which project therefrom to engage with portions of the base to selectably secure the bait container to the base, such that in a first position the bait container is fixed to the base, and in a second position the bait container is not retained to the base, wherein the bait container in the first position is connected to the base and protrudes through the bait container opening in the base, and is accessible through the trigger first opening, the bait container being removable from the base.

A rodent trap comprising:

• a base having mounted thereon a bait container having an upwardly opening bait cavity;
• an upper jaw pivotably mounted to the base;
• a spring engaged between the base and the upper jaw and urging the jaw to close upon the base;
• a trigger mounted to the base, the trigger having portions which are adjacent to but do not overlie the upwardly opening bait cavity;
• a catch mechanism which restrains the upper jaw in a set position until the trigger is actuated;
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• wherein the bait container has portions which project from the bait container to, in a first position, engage with portions of the base to secure the bait container to the base, and in a second position to no longer retain the bait container to the base, and the bait container is movable with respect to the trigger, between the first position wherein the bait container is secured to the base and the bait cavity protrudes through the trigger, and the second position in which the bait cavity is spaced from the trigger and is accessible for loading with bait.

A rodent trap comprising:

• a base having mounted thereon a bait container having an upwardly opening bait cavity and portions which project therefrom to engage with portions of the base, said portions connecting the bait container to the base in a first position, and, when the bait container is moved to a second, different, position, releasing the bait container from the base;
• an upper jaw pivotably mounted to the base;
• a spring engaged between the base and the upper jaw and urging the jaw to close upon the base;
• a trigger mounted to the base, the trigger having an uppermost position spaced above the base a first distance, and the trigger having portions which are adjacent to but do not overlie the upwardly opening bait cavity, the upper jaw being pivotable between a set position, in which the trigger is accessible by a rodent, and a sprung position, in which the upper jaw is closed over the trigger;
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• wherein the bait container is movable with respect to the trigger, between the first position wherein the bait container is secured to the base and is positioned adjacent the trigger, and the second position in which the bait cavity is spaced from the trigger at a distance greater than the first distance and is accessible for loading with bait.