Apparatus for capturing game or pests
AssigneeSpreader Technologies
InventorAnthony E. Myers
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Abstract
A snare system includes a trap body including an aperture, a trigger plate assembly disposed within the trap body such that the trigger plate assembly is accessible through the aperture, a snare assembly placeable about the trap body, and at least one snare release assembly operatively linked with the trap body. The trigger plate assembly is movable between an armed position and an activated position. The snare release assembly normally biases the trigger plate assembly into the armed position. Furthermore, the snare release assembly disengages the snare assembly from the trap body when the trigger plate assembly moves from the armed position to the activated position. Upon disengagement from the trap body, the snare assembly moves to capture an animal's limb.
Claims12
A snare system, comprising:
- a trap body including an aperture, the trap body comprising:
- a wall,
- at least one release slot in the wall, and
- at least one hinge bracket disposed within the trap body and aligned with the release slot;
- a trigger plate assembly disposed within the trap body such that the trigger plate assembly is accessible through the aperture, wherein the trigger plate assembly is movable between an armed position and an activated position;
- a snare assembly placeable about the trap body;
- at least one snare release assembly operatively linked with the at least one hinge bracket such that a portion thereof extends through the at least one release slot, wherein the snare release assembly normally biases the trigger plate assembly into the armed position, further wherein the portion of the snare release assembly extending through the at least on release slot disengages the snare assembly from the trap body when the trigger plate assembly moves from the armed position to the activated position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.