US PATENT SUBCLASS 43 / 58
TRAPS

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43 /   HD   FISHING, TRAPPING, AND VERMIN DESTROYING

58TRAPS {12}
59  DF  .~> Burglar
60  DF  .~> Imprisoning {3}
64  DF  .~> Self and ever set {4}
73  DF  .~> Self-reset {2}
76  DF  .~> Victim-reset
77  DF  .~> Impaling or smiting {2}
84  DF  .~> Explosive
85  DF  .~> Choking or squeezing {2}
88  DF  .~> Jaw {4}
98  DF  .~> Electrocuting {1}
100  DF  .~> Fish {5}
107  DF  .~> Insect {13}

DEFINITION

Classification: 43/58

(under the class definition) Devices which lure animals not domesticated or take advantage of some habit of the same and which by reason of some voluntary action on the part of the said animals catch or wound or paralyze or kill the same or in general render them helpless, that man may work his will upon them.

(1) Note. By "animals" is meant all sentient living organisms which have the power of voluntary motion whether mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, or insects. While many traps destroy, they are distinguishable from vermin destroyers by the fact that animals approach traps of their own free will, whether impelled by curiosity, hunger or habit. Destroyers seek out the animals to exterminate them and force them, in spite of themselves, to destruction. Devices in the nature of traps for domestic or farm animals--as cattle, poultry, or bees--are not included. Devices which hold animals for the express purpose of releasing the same are not considered to be traps within the meaning of the term as here used. Mere poison-holders, although the poison will attract animals, are considered more properly classifiable under "Vermin-destroying", which see.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

116, Signals and Indicators,

22, for devices for repelling animals, fish, and insects by means of sound waves.

119, Animal Husbandry,

339+, for poultry trap nests, and subclasses 801+ for catching and holding tools. 292, Closure Fasteners, appropriate subclasses for trap closure fasteners.

293, Vehicle Fenders,

15+, for body and animal catchers and retainers for vehicle-fenders.