ANIMAL TRAP

Sets in half, three-quarter, or full open positions; also mounts inverted.

PatentUS 1,728,228

PatentedSeptember 17, 1929

InventorBert Coe

OfFarmington, Michigan

Patent drawing of an oval-framed animal trap with two hinged toothed jaws on a central shaft, a treadle and trigger mechanism inside the jaw area, and adjustable curved supporting arms allowing the trap to be mounted vertically or inverted, as shown in multiple sectional and perspective figures. — click to zoom

The animal steps on a treadle located entirely within the area of the spring-loaded jaws. The treadle disengages a trigger from an adjusting member that has been holding the jaws in one of three selectable open positions. Coil springs on the central shaft snap the jaws closed, with the main jaw traveling approximately 180 degrees to overlap the other. Revolvable supporting arms permit the whole trap to be set horizontally, vertically against a tree, at oblique angles, or upside down in holes and runways.

“It is to be noted that my invention provides a trap that not only can be placed in one half, three quarter, and full set positions under normal conditions but also a trap that can be set in holes and runways either in a right side up or inverted positions.”— Bert Coe, from the specification

And the world did not beat a path to his door.

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