Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Traps – Jaw
Patent
1986-03-28
1987-04-28
Ramsey, Kenneth J.
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Traps
Jaw
43 58, A01M 2326
Patent
active
046603190
ABSTRACT:
A bedding device for use with an animal leg hold trap includes a platform providing support for the free jaw of the trap when the trap is in its set position. In one embodiment, the platform contains one or more integral channels for releasably retaining in the device at least one frame member of the trap. The channels are defined: (i) by floors that are shaped to accommodate the contour of a frame member; and (ii) by convergent, upstanding resilient side walls for snapping the frame member into position and releasing it upon triggering of the trap. In another embodiment, one or more resilient clips are inserted from the bottom of the platform through holes in the platform. The clips retain a trap frame member between their convergent legs. The platform is preferably formed from a single piece of material, most preferably a resilient polymer, such as polypropylene, polystyrene and teflon, that does not absorb odors. Openings, such as holes or depressions, in the platform accommodate protruding trap parts, such as the springs and levers, and permit the platform to be spiked to the earth. Both the novice and experienced trapper can achieve a higher quality set faster when using the bedding device, since with it less earth needs to be packed around the trap and at least some of that earth can be packed with less care.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4272907 (1981-06-01), Skapura
patent: 4439947 (1984-04-01), Smagner
patent: 4505064 (1985-03-01), Smagner
McKee Christopher L.
Ramsey Kenneth J.
Wyand Jeffrey A.
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