Snare trap
CA 1187697 A · Owner: Woodstream Corporation · Inventors: Thomas, Gerald A.
Overview
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A snare-type animal trap is characterized by a spring noose-actuating spring arm which pivots well in excess of 90° from its set to its sprung positions. The spring arm is bent slightly to add to its effective sprung position angle. In a leg snare embodiment a, noose cable guide at the distal end of the spring arm includes a narrow surface from which two upwardly projecting bent guide members extend to define a slot for slidably guiding the cable. The cable is anchored at one end and has a noose formed at its free end by means of a slide member having two through-holes slid ably surrounding the cable. A washer precludes passage of the free end of the cable through the first hole which is …
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- Granted May 28, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 28, 2002.
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