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HUMANE ANIMAL TRAP

  • US 20110138676A1
  • Filed: 12/10/2009
  • Published: 06/16/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An animal trap comprising:

  • an elongated conduit having a proximate open end, a closed distal end, an inner wall, an outer wall, and a slot dimensioned to receive a door therethrough;

    the door dimensioned to substantially encompass a cross sectional area of the inner wall of the elongated conduit when disposed within the slot;

    a tension member coupled to the door for urging the door into the slot independent of gravity or geometric alignment of the animal trap;

    an actuator coupled to the door for restively maintaining the door in an armed position proximate to the slot;

    a sensor for signaling a presence of an animal within an interior volume of the elongated conduit;

    a trigger circuit operatively coupled with the sensor and the actuator configured to cause the actuator to release the door upon receipt of a presence of an animal signal from the sensor.

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