Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
119713000 | Bird | 38 |
20090050075 | Peacemaker - The invention provides a method and apparatus for repelling grackles away from their tree roosts by continuously or intermittently (i) moving/rustling limbs, branches and leaves in the tree and (ii) causing low decibel sounds to be emanated that scare grackles and disrupts the natural roosting environment. The invention is cost effective, non-lethal to the grackles, and uses no chemicals/pesticides. The invention protects property and person from the damaging, unhealthy and annoying effects of grackle waste droppings and crowing noise. The invention contributes to the profitability of commercial enterprise by repelling and averting grackles away from trees on or near (i) fields used by farmers for growing crops such that the crops and seedlings will not be eaten by nearby roosting grackles, and/or (ii) retail commercial establishments such that customers will not avoid patronizing the nearby merchants simply because of the presence of grackles and their noises and droppings. | 02-26-2009 |
20090101080 | AVIAN AVERTING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - An avian averting system for buildings including multiple structures includes multiple base strips, each of the base strips having electrical conductors attached thereto; an electrical power supply; and releasable fasteners for releasably fastening the base strips to the structures. A method is provided which includes the steps of: releasably attaching a bird aversion system to a first one of the structures; then maintaining the bird aversion system attached until the birds are conditioned to avoid the structure; then removing the bird aversion system from the first structure; then releasably attaching the bird aversion system to a second one of the structures; and then maintaining the bird aversion system attached to the second structure until the birds are conditioned to avoid the second structure. | 04-23-2009 |
20100175635 | PERCH ASSEMBLIES FOR BIRDS - A perch assembly for a bird includes a substantially cone-shaped body including an open bottom and opposed upper and lower surfaces that narrow from the open bottom to an opposed vertex, and a perch for a bird carried by the substantially cone-shaped body proximate to the vertex. An annular waste-collection trough is formed in and encircles the bottom of the substantially cone-shaped body. A handle is attached to the vertex of the substantially cone-shaped body and extends downwardly from the vertex with respect to the lower surface to a lower end located below and away from the bottom of the substantially cone-shaped body. | 07-15-2010 |
20100288206 | LUMINAIRE BARRIER OR CLOSURE DEVICE - A removable birdstop closure for preventing the entry of birds and other small animals into the headcasing of a roadway luminaire through the opening at the rear of the luminary that can be installed around standardized 1.25″ or 2.00″ headpoles. Retaining means on the birdstop closure permits easy installation and removal. | 11-18-2010 |
20110030621 | ELECTRIFIED BIRD REPELLENT TRACK - An animal deterring device has a carrier with first and second conductive traces that are separated by an arc suppressor. Most typically, the arc suppressor is configured to eliminate short circuiting of the device when exposed to fog, dew, rain, or animal excrements while at the same time to allow an animal to contact both conductive traces at the same time. | 02-10-2011 |
20110067646 | ELECTRIFIED BIRD REPELLENT TRACK - An animal deterring device has a carrier with first and second conductive traces that are separated by an arc suppressor. Most typically, the arc suppressor is configured to eliminate short circuiting of the device when exposed to fog, dew, rain, or animal excrements while at the same time to allow an animal to contact both conductive traces at the same time. | 03-24-2011 |
20110126777 | WILD BIRD CATCH AND RELEASE DEVICE AND METHOD OF CATCHING AND RELEASING WILD BIRDS - A device and methods for catching, removing from within buildings, and releasing wild birds are provided. Sonic and/or dynamic characteristics of water are utilized as an attractant to lure birds towards a device for capturing birds. The attractant is located within a holding area of the device. The walls of the device are transparent and vented to allow the dynamic characteristics of the water to be seen from outside the device and to allow the sonic characteristics to be heard from outside the device. The device includes an opening that allows birds to enter the holding area of the device and that also prevents birds located within the holding area from exiting the device. | 06-02-2011 |
20110146589 | Electrified Bird Repellent Track - An animal deterring device has a carrier with a first conductive trace that is separated from a second conductive trace. The carrier has a bottom with a first glue trough disposed beneath the first conductive trace. The first conductive trace is coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the first glue trough to the first conductive trace. | 06-23-2011 |
20110214618 | Unitary Configured Bird Repellent Apparatus - 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. | 09-08-2011 |
20120012070 | POULTRY CARRIERS AND METHODS OF RESTRAINING POULTRY - Bird carriers and methods of restraining birds are disclosed. Each bird carrier may include a torso support, one or more leg clamps, and a head support. The head support may further include a beak receiving passage such that at least a portion of the birds' beaks are exposed. The bird carriers may restrain one or both legs and heads of the birds while supporting their torsos. Restraining the legs and the heads of the birds while supporting their torsos may produce a calming effect such that the birds exhibit significantly reduced struggling in an attempt to free themselves from the carrier. | 01-19-2012 |
20120067296 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AVERTING WATERFOWL SETTLEMENTS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus for averting water fowl settlements using a humane, non-lethal, optionally solar and rechargeable battery operated microcontroller controlled by preset code, a multi-patterned and changing light generating apparatus, with at least 500 nm to 570 nm visible and 300-399 nm ultraviolet spectrum LED lights, activated by means for sensing ambient light levels to determine activation periods and resting periods for retraining water fowl to relocate settlements to an alternate location by disrupting their dark-adapted night vision. The apparatus may be in the form of a floating buoy or a land or other structural surface mountable device and includes means to prevent perching thereon. | 03-22-2012 |
20120255503 | Avian flight diverter - Generally, an avian flight diverter fixed to an aerial line to divert the flight of birds. Specifically, an avian flight diverter having a body coupled to an avian flight diverting member having a first component and a second component generally a mirror image of the other joined in opposed fixed angled relation, each of the components of generally flat material having a first face and a second face having a surface area sufficient to divert flight of an avian animal when secured to an aerial line. | 10-11-2012 |
20120325162 | FLOORING CHALLENGE SYSTEMS FOR CULLING POULTRY - Flooring challenge systems for culling poultry that induce lameness attributable to osteochondrosis and osteomyelitis of the proximal femur and tibia in poultry. The flooring challenge systems induce unstable or insecure footing for poultry reared in pens by adding torque, stress and strain on key leg joints in order to exacerbate and accelerate the development of bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis lesions and lameness. The flooring challenge systems utilize one or more portable panels or sections that can be constructed in a wide range of sizes and configurations for installation in commercial poultry pens. In addition, the flooring challenge systems may utilize a device suspended a predetermined distance above the apex of the flooring challenge panel to subject the poultry's legs to asymmetric twisting and enhanced instability by forcing the birds to straddle opposing slopes near the apex of the flooring challenge panel. | 12-27-2012 |
20130098309 | DEVICE & METHOD FOR SMART, NON-HABITUATING, AUTOMATIC BIRD DETERRENT SYSTEM - Operation of a bird deterrent system includes i. measurement of bird habituation to activation of deterrent devices; ii. reduction of habituation through increased selectivity in activating deterrents only for birds posing a threat to or threatened by a protected area, and in particular, those within threat altitudes; iii. provision of analytical data in support of safety management systems, risk management, etc.; iv. integrated, wide-area radar coverage with multiple virtual intrusion zones providing multiple lines of defense around and over very large protected areas. | 04-25-2013 |
20130180466 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERRING ANIMALS - An animal deterrence system projects polarised light in order to deter animals. The light may be plane polarised light and the polarisation may be varied over time. The system is particularly suited to deterrence of birds, but may also find application in deterrence of other animals sensitive to polarisation of light, such as bees and wasps. The system may be used on vineyards or orchards, or around airports, or in any other place where birds are problematic. | 07-18-2013 |
20130298845 | APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR WARNING FLYING BIRDS OF HAZARDS - An apparatus is provided for warning bird of hazards, the apparatus comprising an enclosure, at least one light emitter for directing light within a predetermined beam width between ten and forty eight degrees full width half magnitude, a light emitter controller for controlling the at least one light emitter, and a power source. The light emitter controller provides power to and controls the one or more light emitters so that the light is emitted with a predetermined repetition rate so that light is emitted to provide a visual deterrent to birds on a flight path toward the hazard. Systems and methods of using the apparatus are also disclosed. | 11-14-2013 |
20130306000 | Aflaxtoxin Resistant Poultry - The present disclosure includes methods of improving the quality of poultry and the efficiency of its production. Specifically, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been identified in signature domains and conserved residues found in α-class turkey Glutathione S-Transferase (GSTA) genes. These SNPS correlate with aflatoxin resistance in turkeys. Thus, methods of screening for the relevant SNPs using polynucleotides and anti-peptide antibodies, kits that include these tools, and methods of breeding aflatoxin resistant flocks are provided herein. | 11-21-2013 |
20140144390 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DIRECTING BIRDS AWAY FROM EQUIPMENT - A system for directing a bird away from equipment includes an emitter configured to transmit a beam of audio-modulated ultrasonic sound. The beam of audio-modulated ultrasonic sound is configured to frequency down-convert in the atmosphere to produce a specified audible sound for a bird at a selected distance away from the emitter. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144391 | Animal Perching Deterrent Means - An animal perch deterrent device comprise a central axis line which has a plurality of radially extending spokes or spikes integrated with and attached to the line at their base that run along the length of central axis line at equidistantly placed intervals and whose proximal end are affixed thereto so that each spike radiates out and away from the central axis line. The device further comprises a first attachment means for securing the distal end of the central axis line to the stern of a boat and a second attachment means on the proximal end of the axis line that is secured to the lower or base portion of the mast. The outwardly and radially extending spikes are comprised of cable ties integrated with and attached to the line at their base and run along the length of central axis line at approximately equidistantly placed intervals. When the device is employed, the central axis line from which the radially extending spikes extend runs parallel to and slightly above the boom of the sailboat when the sail of the boom is furled. | 05-29-2014 |
20140305382 | WIND MACHINE WITH PROPELLER MOUNTED BIRD REPELLENT STRIPS - A bird repellent system for a wind machine with propeller blades mounted to a propeller hub on a mast, each propeller blade having a propeller tip at a distal end of the propeller blade, and a bird repellant ribbon attached to the propeller tip, so rotation of the propeller blades generates a wind stream parallel to a ground surface, to impart an action to the bird repellant ribbon. The bird repellent ribbon can be made from a mylar type of plastic film, and have holographic reflective features. The propeller blades can also include one or more strips of a reflective material adhered to the propeller. | 10-16-2014 |
20140318474 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR VISUALLY SCARING ANIMAL SPECIES, IN PARTICULAR BIRD SPECIES - A device for visually scaring animal species, in particular bird species includes means for generating at least one visual signal including at least one image, varying in size over time, which simulates approach via an increase in the size of the image. For example, the visual signal includes one of the following images: eyes, a disc, and a spiral. | 10-30-2014 |
20140331941 | ELECTRIC DETERRENT DEVICE - An electric deterrent device and methods for installing and producing an electric deterrent device for delivering an electric shock to an animal, pest, or bird to be deterred, having the components of an elongated flexible non-conductive base to which the electrically conductive elements are coupled. | 11-13-2014 |
20150034019 | ELECTRIFIED BIRD DETERRENT DEVICE WITH CAVITY - An animal deterrent device includes an elongated carrier having an internal cavity. A conductive trace can be coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the conductive trace to the cavity, which prevents water from contacting the fastener and shorting the conductive trace. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040838 | Pest Bird Deterrent Device - Disclosed is a bird deterrent device to prevent pest birds from landing and nesting in various outdoor areas. The bird deterrent device of the present invention includes an elongated stem with a pointed lower end that is adapted to be inserted into various penetrable surfaces such as soil or ground. The stem further includes a plurality of spike members disposed near the top end thereof, wherein the spike members branch outward from various locations around the elongated stem and extend outward therefrom at various angles. The spike members may also overlap one another to prevent birds from roosting on the bird deterrent device. When the device is positioned, the spike members span out in a fan-like arrangement to eliminate open areas within its immediate perimeter. In this way, the present invention prevents birds from landing and resting in specific areas without harming the pest birds. | 02-12-2015 |
20150068468 | Electrified Bird Deterrent Device with Treads - An animal deterrent device includes an elongated carrier having a conductive trace. The carrier can further include a bottom surface with a tread pattern having a pattern of grooves. The conductive trace can be coupled to the carrier by a fastener that extends from the conductive trace to the pattern of grooves, which can prevent water from contacting the fastener and shorting the conductive trace. | 03-12-2015 |
20150144071 | HOLDER APPARATUS FOR AVIAN BIRDS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - A positioning device for presenting an avian bird is provided. Such a positioning device includes a frame and a plurality of positioning assemblies engaged with the frame. The positioning assemblies are configured to entirely support and restrain an avian bird in a flight-replicated position such that the avian bird is presented for various reasons, such as undergoing a vaccine delivery procedure, evaluation, or any other process. An associated method is also provided. | 05-28-2015 |
20150320030 | BIRD REPELLING PLATFORM - A bird repelling platform for placement in areas such airfield and transmission towers, or other locations where the landing of birds are unsafe or undesirable. A landing platform is rotatably secured to a fulcrum, which is in turn secured to a base configured to attach to a post. The landing platform may contain weight that causes the landing platform to tilt to one side where the opposite side of the landing platform serves as a perch for a bird to land. Even without weight, a bird landing on the landing platform would inevitably lose its balance and fly away. As birds tend to land at the highest position in its environment, the bird repelling platform can be placed on a high post disposed on an airfield or transmission tower, or on the highest point of the tower. | 11-12-2015 |
20150335006 | APPARATUS FOR REPELLING BIRDS - Disclosed is an apparatus for repelling birds that can be readily installed on a structure and effective in repelling birds. To fundamentally prevent the birds from perching on the structure, the apparatus for repelling birds in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes: a fastening means including a first supporting part, a second supporting part and a fastening part interposed between the first supporting part and the second supporting part, and having the first supporting part and the second supporting part protruded in a same direction from either end of the fastening part in such a way that a protruded structure is fitted therein; a stopper being engaged with one of the first supporting part and the second supporting part in such a way that the fastening means is fastened to the structure after the fastening means is fitted on the structure, the stopper being at least one bolt; a supporting means being installed on the fastening means; a wire having at least one end coupled to the supporting means; and a tension adjusting means being installed at a portion where the wire is coupled with the supporting means. | 11-26-2015 |
20160029615 | Airborne Bird Strike Countermeasure - A system for deterring bird strikes on an airborne aircraft is provided. The system includes at least one light configured to project light at optical wavelengths within an avian species optical sensitivity but having low or no observability by pilots. The light is further configured to flash. The system additionally includes at least one audio projection device configured to broadcast alert or predatory calls within avian species auditory capability. The audio projection device is also capable of audio projection in airflow having speeds up to about 250 KIAS. | 02-04-2016 |
20160044910 | METHOD AND APPARATUS USING ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR ACTIVELY REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF WIND TURBINE POWER UNITS - This invention relates to a method and apparatus comprising an illumination system which produces a light pattern ahead of the turbine blades which disrupts a bird's flight pattern and thus reduces and/or prevents the bird's impact on turbine blades. | 02-18-2016 |
20160053744 | BIRD OR BAT DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION FOR WIND TURBINE RISK MITIGATION - An automated system for mitigating risk from a wind turbine includes a plurality of optical imaging sensors. A controller receives and analyzes images from the optical imaging sensors to automatically send a signal to curtail operation of the wind turbine to a predetermined risk mitigating level when the controller determines from images received from the optical imaging sensors that an airborne animal is at risk from the wind turbine, | 02-25-2016 |
20160081323 | VIBRATING BIRD DETERRENT - A bird deterrent is provided. The bird deterrent includes a case, such as a water-resistant case. The case includes an outer wall forming an internal housing to contain internal components of the bird deterrent. The present invention further includes a power supply to supply power. A vibrating tip is electrically connected to the power supply and the wireless receiver via electrical wiring. A remote transmitter is operable to send a signal to the wireless receiver. When the wireless receiver receives the signal, the vibrating tip produces a vibration. | 03-24-2016 |
20160128315 | Apparatus and Method for Deterring Birds by Laser - The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds. | 05-12-2016 |
20160157477 | USE OF VISUAL CUES TO ENHANCE BIRD REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS - The present disclosure relates to the use of various pigments and colorants that absorb light in the UV range as functional feeding cues for birds and ungulates to synergistically enhance the repellency effect of poly cyclic quinones, specifically 9,10 anthraquinones. | 06-09-2016 |
20160183514 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPERSING UNWANTED FLOCKS AND CONCENTRATIONS OF BIRDS - A device for frightening birds from a location is disclosed. The device uses the shape or outline of a predator attached to a powered flying device to maximize the frightening effect. A method of using the device is also provided. | 06-30-2016 |
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20220132811 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHICKS SEXING AND HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF NEWLY-HATCHED CHICKS - The present invention provides a system and method for recognizing and segregating chicks by sex according to their feathers pattern. The system and method are based on the instinctive reaction of chicks to spread their wings in order to maintain stability in response to instantaneous disorientation, for example, due to a sudden change in spatial movement. The present invention further features a weighing system and a system for detecting external body defects of chicks for assessing chicks' health. | 05-05-2022 |