Multiple feeding chamber lobster trap with self closing bait well

a feeding chamber and lobster technology, applied in the field of multiple feeding chamber lobster traps with self closing bait wells, to achieve the effect of maximizing the potential for trapping and minimizing time and effor

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-13
GAUGHEN MICHAEL W +1
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[0027] The invention provides for a trap which utilizes current scientific studies on the abilities and habits of lobsters and minimizes the time and effort needed for the lobsterman to check and re-bait the trap and maximizes the potential for the trapping of one or more lobsters in the trap when hauled. The trap provides for two or more feeding chambers, each individually accessible from outside of the trap, with no way for lobsters which enter a trap to move from one chamber to another. Each feeding chamber has access to a bait well which is opened for access at the same time the lid or hatch for the pot is opened and closed when the lid or hatch is closed with out other action being necessary.

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Unfortunately the lobsters seem to have learned the way out.

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[0042] The invention is formed by creating a box of wire mesh or other material. One section of the box being hinged and forms the cover. Two or more openings are made in the sides of the box and standard mesh funnel attachments are affixed to the openings in standard fashion. In the interior of the box partitions are created by using wire mesh or other suitable material which are each affixed to at least one wall and bottom of the box and which are attached and fitted together in the center of the box in such a way as to form a well for the insertion of bait which is closed at the bottom and open at the top. Said well is affixed to the bottom and at least two sides. Each fishing head made of the aforesaid mesh has exclusive access to one feeding chamber of the trap. Each feeding chamber has separate and distinct access to the central bait well. The top of the well is flush with the level of the top of the box. The top side of the box, or cover, is hinged in such a fashion that it l...

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Abstract

A lobster trap having at least two feeding chambers separated from one another with no direct access from one feeding chamber to the other(s), each feeding chamber having a feeding head to the exterior of the trap and a centrally disposed bait well accessible to each feeding chamber, such lobster trap characterized by the lack of a parlor chamber.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Application does not claim the benefit of one or more prior applications. Reference is made to prior applications herein to show state of the prior art only. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] Lobster fishing methods and traps have not substantially changed for more than 300 years. Traps used in colonial times are immediately identifiable and are created to the same basic configuration as a modern trap. The only major changes have been in the shape of the trap (half-barrel shaped or rectangular) and in the change from wooden lathes to wire mesh. This invention relates to new and novel improvements in an age-old art. [0005] Lobster fisheries have continually increased catches for decades without a diminution of, or damage to, the breeding st...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01K69/06A01K69/08
CPCA01K69/06
Inventor GAUGHEN, MICHAEL W.GAUGHEN, REVIN W.
Owner GAUGHEN MICHAEL W
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