Thomas L Moyers

US Patent:

44147732, Nov 15, 1983

Filed:

May 7, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/261486

Inventors:

Thomas L. Moyers - Mountain Home ID

International Classification:

A01M 2328

US Classification:

43 97

Abstract:

A safety device for positioning animal traps of the rotating frame type having spring actuated jaws, the device including a trap-engaging body portion connected to a handle, stationary retaining members extending from the body portion, the device being movable to operatively engage the retaining members with the trap jaws to maintain the latter in the open or set position while the trap is being positioned for use. One or more pins extend outwardly from the body portion in predetermined relationship to the retaining members and trap jaws for preventing accidental disengagement of the device from the trap, the pin or pins being retractable to permit installation and removal of the safety device from the trap.