#$%^&*AU2013204611B220151029.pdf#####RETRACTING TUNNEL RODENT TRAP Abstract A rodent trap (20) covered base (28) defines an enclosed interior (40) accessible through a sliding plastic tunnel (60) defining a passageway (148) for rodents (146) into the interior. The tunnel (60) has a projecting strike member (44), and is biased by an underlying spring (22) to a retracted position. A trigger engaging member (114) extends from the tunnel (60) to be retained by a catch (128) on a trigger (42) mounted to the base (28). When a rodent (146) passes through the tunnel (60) into the base interior (40), it is directed by barriers (48, 50, 78) towards a rodent attracting bait (124). To reach the bait (124), the rodent (146) must press against a pivotably mounted trigger (42), thereby dislodging the trigger from the trigger engaging member which releases the tunnel (60) to be driven by the spring (22) to retract along parallel tracks (54) to bring the strike plate (138) forcibly against the rodent (146) within the trap (20), usually killing it, and closing the trap, which is then presented covered within the trap for disposal.1/4 z) -.3 1,420 144 "A 7716tI'h Ev4It ,. SF' I* ~9 9 Fiur 1
