#$%^&*AU2013101027A420130829.pdf#####Abstract An apparatus and method are disposed for improved functionality and operation of a spring-loaded mouse trap comprising a trap carapace (17) secured by a wire fastener (15) to a base (1) with a transverse spring (4) and front end loop (8), activated by means of a hyper-sensitive bait plate trigger (11),2 8 \ 8 // 17 \22 13 / 2 13 9 8 10 15 14 / 1 5 12 11Fig. 1 6a 3 2 7 9 7 15 16 6 8 13 - 3 12 6a 14 Fig.2