Abstract

A rodent trap is disclosed comprising a housing with a first entry opening, a first channel part having a bottom wall, a top wall, a side wall, and a side opening opposite the side wall, and a transport mechanism configured to move the first channel part between a lower position aligned with the entry opening and an upper position tilted toward either a storage container or an outlet facing the surroundings. In the lower position, the side opening faces a wall section to prevent rodent escape. In the upper position, the first channel part is tilted to discharge a killed rodent through the side opening. The trap may include a killing mechanism, optionally for electrocution, and a control unit for automated operation based on sensor input. In some embodiments, the side opening is uncovered; in others, it includes a hinged wall. The trap may include a chute and a hinged plate for directing rodents to an external outlet. In container-based embodiments, the container may include a lid, a disposable bag, and an indicator system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 23/38 - Electric traps
• A01M 23/12 - Collecting-traps with devices for throwing the animal to a collecting chamber

Abstract

The present invention relates to a rodent trap with a killing means comprising a circular, semi-circular, or parabolic front end or edge adapted for striking a rodent.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 27/00 - Apparatus having projectiles or killing implements projected to kill the animal, e.g. pierce or shoot, and triggered thereby
• A01M 23/00 - Traps for animals

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transmission system for monitoring equipment in rat traps positioned in sewers, shafts, and wells. The transmission system comprises a transmitter unit embedded in a rat trap, a wireless relay, positioning means, and a receiver unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 7/14 - Relay systems
• H04B 7/26 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field for communication between two or more posts at least one of which is mobile
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure
• E03F 5/042 - Arrangements of means against overflow of water, backing-up from the drain

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for catching rodents in a sewage system. The method comprises the steps of: a) attaching one end of a support line to a rodent trap; b) lowering the rodent trap down a manhole in the sewage system by means of the support line, and keeping an end of the support line above the manhole; c) positioning the rodent trap in contact with the benching of the bottom part of the manhole; and d) tightening the support line, thereby providing a substantially vertical upwards force on the rodent trap, and attaching the other end of the support line in the upper part of the manhole.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 23/24 - Jaw or like spring traps
• A01M 23/38 - Electric traps

Abstract

The present invention relates to a transmission system for monitoring equipment in rat traps positioned in sewers, shafts, and wells. The transmission system comprises a transmitter unit embedded in a rat trap, a wireless repeater or wireless relay, positioning means, and a receiver unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

Abstract

The invention relates to a corrosion and clogging resistant poison free rat trap. The trap comprises a housing, and a mechanical and/or electrical killing device positioned within the housing. The housing comprises a) a channel with a rat entry opening and a first opening in the upper wall; and b) an air trap in air communication with the channel through the first opening in the upper wall, and positioned at a level above the level of the channel. At least the killing means of the mechanical and/or electrical killing device is positioned within the air trap.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 23/24 - Jaw or like spring traps
• A01M 23/38 - Electric traps

Abstract

Safety mechanism for pest deterrent devices, having two separate closure members pivotally suspended in use substantially vertically, and mutually arranged at a horizontal distance, where the purpose of the two closure members is to hinder the passage of pests in one direction and allow the closure members to pivot in the opposite direction in order to allow liquid flow, where the first closure member (10) is provided with one or more slits (11, 12) which in use are substantially vertical and parallel, and where adjacent the at least one slit, a lock member (13) is arranged, which lock member projects in a plane substantially orthogonal to the plane of the first closure member in a direction away from the second closure member (20), and where the second closure member (20) is provided with a bracket (21), said bracket projecting through the at least one slit in the first closure member and where said bracket has a portion overlapping the lock members plane.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03F 7/06 - Devices for restraining rats or other animals

Abstract

Pest electrocution device, suitable to be mounted in a pipe (2) or conduit, wherein the electrocution device comprises a ramp (30) hingely attached to a chassis (10), which chassis has means to be fastened to said pipe or conduit, where said chassis further comprises a chassis arm (11), and a tunnel element (20), which tunnel element is pivotably fastened to said chassis arm, and where the tunnel element in a first position extends to an upper end of said ramp, such that a pest travelling up the ramp can enter the tunnel element at a first end, where activating means are provided inside the tunnel element, which activation means activate at least three electrodes (70, 71, 72) by supplying electrical current to said electrodes arranged as separate floor plates in the tunnel, such that after activation and a predetermined period of time, the tunnel element pivots the first end downwards into a second position, in which second position the electrocuted pest slides out of the tunnel element, after which the tunnel element is pivoted back in its first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 23/38 - Electric traps

Abstract

Pest electrocution device, especially for electrocution of rodents such as rats, mice and the like, where said device, in a housing (2), comprises at least two electrodes (9) where a first electrode is connected to a first electrical terminal and the other electrode is connected to an oppositely charged electrical terminal, where said electrodes are arranged in a position where the pest will pass, characterized in that the device comprises a tunnel (5) which tunnel stretches through said housing, where the electrodes are arranged electrically insulated from each other and the tunnel, and where said electrodes are not in contact with the floor (7) of the tunnel, where a trigger device (6) is provided in said tunnel, and where said trigger device triggers the electrocution of the pest by activating pivoting means connected to the electrodes, pivoting said electrodes into a first position elevated above said floor, and substantially simultaneously electrifying said electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 23/38 - Electric traps

Abstract

Pest electrocution device (1), especially for electrocution of rodents such as rats, mice and the like, where said device (1) comprises at least three electrodes (13, 14, 15) where a first electrode is connected to a first electrical pole and the other two electrodes are connected to an oppositely charged electrical pole, where said electrodes are arranged in a position where the pest will pass and thereby place its feet on at least two oppositely charged electrodes, characterized in that the device comprises a tunnel or a chamber (10) and a shield (2), where the electrodes (13, 14, 15) are arranged electrically insulated from each other and the tunnel or chamber (10), and where said electrodes (13, 14, 15) are suspended above the floor (11) of the tunnel or chamber (10), and that the shield (20) is arranged outside the tunnel or chamber (10), at least partly blocking the pest's route past the pest electrocution device (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 23/38 - Electric traps