Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Traps – Jaw
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Ark, Darren W. (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Traps
Jaw
C043S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07367154
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a force applying lever assembly for use with a foothold type trap. The force applying lever assembly has at least one force applying lever that is coupled to the biasing device or spring of the trap. The at least one force applying lever is also pivotally coupled to the base of the trap, allowing it to pivot with respect to the base. The trap's anchor, which is usually coupled to the base of the trap, is instead coupled to the end of the force applying lever opposite the base. When the ensnared animal pulls against the anchored trap, the pulling causes the force applying lever to pivot with respect to the base so as to increase the biasing force applied by the biasing device on the jaws. This additional biasing force on the jaws tightens the grip on the ensnared animal, which prevents it from escaping and discourages it from struggling. The increased biasing force in the biasing device caused by the pulling of the animal may also act as a shock absorber to prevent the animal from harming itself during the struggle. The invention also includes methods for building a trap having at least one force applying lever and for using such a trap for ensnaring an animal.
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Ark Darren W.
Hoffman Warnick & D'Alessandro LLC
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