Animal trap patent, 1882 C024 / 3597
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Animal trap patent, 1882 C024 / 3597
Animal trap patent, 1882. Artwork of a device designed by J.A. Williams to kill vermin. Food bait is placed onto a spring-loaded lever. When the animal presses onto the bait, it fires the loaded pistol
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1882 Design Designs Device Diagram Drawing Engineering Invention Machine Mechanical Patent Trap Vintage
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This print showcases an intriguing piece of history - the Animal Trap Patent from 1882. Designed by the ingenious J. A. Williams, this device was specifically crafted to exterminate vermin in North America during the late 19th century. The artwork depicts a meticulously engineered contraption that ingeniously combines artistry and functionality. The trap operates through a clever mechanism: a spring-loaded lever armed with a loaded pistol is baited with food to entice unsuspecting animals. Once lured onto the platform, any pressure applied triggers the firing mechanism, swiftly dispatching the unwanted intruders. This remarkable invention not only highlights American ingenuity but also represents an era when technology and engineering were rapidly advancing. Its intricate design, captured beautifully in this vintage illustration, serves as a testament to human creativity harnessed for practical purposes. As we delve into this historical artifact preserved by the US Patent and Trademark Office's Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how far we have come in pest control methods and technological advancements since those times. This image invites us to appreciate both our past achievements and our present innovations while acknowledging their impact on shaping our world today.
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