Unitary configured bird repellent apparatus

• US 8,365,457 B2
• Filed: 05/22/2012
• Issued: 02/05/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 05/24/1999
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Bird-B-Gone Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Bird-B-Gone Incorporated
• Inventors: Donoho, Bruce
• Primary Examiner(s): PALO, FRANCIS T
• Application Number:
  US13/477,715
• Publication Number:
  US 20120227334A1
• Time in Patent Office: 259 Days
• Field of Search: 43/1
• US Class Current: 43/1
• CPC Class Codes: A01M 29/32 specially adapted for birds, e.g. spikes
• CPC Class Codes: E04B 1/72 Pest control by keeping dry E04B1/70; impregnation of wood or like materials B27K
• CPC Class Codes: E04D 13/004 Protection against birds, mice or the like scaring devices for birds in general A01M29/00

Abstract

A bird repellent apparatus having an integral base member and a plurality of prongs. The base member, by means of a plurality of tabs having holes for receiving screws or other fasteners, can be affixed to virtually any desired surface. The plurality of prongs with sharp tips presents an impossible barrier to birds that would otherwise land or perch on the surface to which the present invention is affixed. The combined base member and prongs are formed from injection molded plastic structure that also provide the tabs having holes to secure the base member to the underlying surface.

Claims

1. A bird deterrent, comprising:

a base integral with a plurality of prongs extending from the base;

wherein the plurality of prongs comprises (a) left and right prongs extending from opposite sides of the base, and (b) an intermediate prong extending normally from a top of the base; and

wherein the base has a hole therethrough capable of receiving a mechanical fastener.

2. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises break point grooves.

3. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a trough disposed on a bottom of the base.

4. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the left and right prongs extend at different angles, respectively, from the base.

5. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the plurality of prongs extend in at least three different orientations relative to the base.

6. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the left and right prongs extend laterally from the base.

7. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the plurality of prongs extend in five different orientations relative to the base.

8. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the base and plurality of prongs are formed via injection molding.

9. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the base and plurality of prongs are extruded from plastic.

10. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of prongs extends from a flange that is integral with the base.

11. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of prongs has a portion with a round cross-sectional area.

12. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of prongs has a portion with a cross-shaped cross-sectional area.

13. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of prongs has a first portion with a round cross-sectional area, and a second portion with a cross-shaped cross-sectional area.

14. The bird deterrent of claim 1, wherein the base has a flat bottom surface.