US Patent 9173390 Trap clip

A trap clip (10, 20) for securely holding a trap (T) in a desired place until the trap is set off. The trap clip is of a one-piece carbon spring wire construction and in one embodiment (10) has a generally U shape. The trap clip includes a set of wound coils (1) formed along and centered on a base (3) of the trap clip. The trap clip further includes a pair of legs (2) one of which extends at generally right angles from respective end of the base, so to form the U shape of the trap clip. When installed, the legs both support and firmly grip the trap to hold in place on a pole (P) until the trap captures an animal.