Portable Or Nonconfined Bird Perch Patents (Class 119/537)
  • Patent number: 8893662
    Abstract: A raptor perch apparatus for use at the top of a power pole for raptors to perch and nest without contacting the power lines supported by the power pole. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hub bracket having a center member received over the top of the power pole and a plurality of socket-like lateral brackets extending outwardly from the center member to support a plurality of lateral support members extending outwardly from the pole, preferably at a slight upward angle. The proximal end of the lateral support members is received in the lateral brackets. A guy wire or the like is received through a ring member on an end cap at the distal end of each lateral support member to circumvent the distal ends thereof. If needed, a pole top extension can be used to raise the apparatus above the top of the power pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Davis
  • Patent number: 8707906
    Abstract: An elevated animal perch assembly provides a perch for an animal permitting play or relaxation in an elevated position away from other animals and an alternative to perching on existing furniture. The assembly includes at least one track section having a pair of spaced rails and a plurality of spaced cross members coupled to and extending across the rails. A plurality of chains each has a lower end coupled to the track section. Each chain has an upper end configured for coupling to a ceiling. A top bracket is also provided having a first flange coupled to the track section and a second flange configured for coupling to a wall for bracing the track section relative to the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventors: Henry Trojanowski, Tammy Obert
  • Patent number: 8359791
    Abstract: A bird guard having a body supporting outwardly extending projections for deterring birds and a pair of opposing elastically biased clamping ears for gripping onto a railing or cable. The use of body material and/or line hinges cast from elastic material are taught for biasing the clamping ears. An encasing apparatus is also taught using encasing ears. An adhesive strip is also taught for securing the encasing ears.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventors: David Glenn Nixon, Charles Calloway
  • Publication number: 20100199920
    Abstract: A decorative, functional perch system for pet birds, which maximizes climbing/perching areas for a bird while minimizing opportunities for said climbing/perching areas to accumulate droppings. Said system also minimizes the visual profile of the waste containment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Inventor: MATTHEW SCOTT ROTHGERY
  • Publication number: 20090188437
    Abstract: A raptor perch apparatus for use at the top of a power pole for raptors to perch and nest without contacting the power lines supported by the power pole. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hub bracket having a center member received over the top of the power pole and a plurality of socket-like lateral brackets extending outwardly from the center member to support a plurality of lateral support members extending outwardly from the pole, preferably at a slight upward angle. The proximal end of the lateral support members is received in the lateral brackets. A guy wire or the like is received through a ring member on an end cap at the distal end of each lateral support member to circumvent the distal ends thereof. If needed, a pole top extension can be used to raise the apparatus above the top of the power pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Kenneth S. Davis
  • Patent number: 7334539
    Abstract: An improved parrot decorative tower provides higher possibility and convenience to expose the beauty of the exotic birds keeping birds safety and living space sanitary conditions. An improved parrot decorative tower includes a mobile portion and an attachable portion (a decorative portion). The mobile portion comprises a container with an open upper side, removable tray installed at the lower portion of the container, at least on of a plurality of wheels/rollers and a connecting device including a fixing portion comprising at least one of a plurality of brackets and tightening bolts. The decorative portion is coupled with the mobile portion by an appropriate quantity of the directors rigidly connected to the frame coupled with the perch and comprising an exotic landscape picture or mirror installed in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Inventor: Armen Karapetyan
  • Patent number: 7086352
    Abstract: A door suspended bird perch includes an overhang over a door. An optional clamp tightens the bird support perch bar in any desirable position. The perch is positioned parallel to, the door, so that the door surface is at the bird's back, which is less confirming visually to the bird. The perch can be moved adjustably outward away from the door. The angle of the perch away from the door can be adjustable as well. A gripping surface is provided upon which the bird can cling or sharpen its claws. Optionally, the perch can be folded flat against the door when stored and not used. In further options the bird perch may have optional food and bowls and/or a litter catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Inventor: John Goodger
  • Patent number: 7047906
    Abstract: A bird perch assembly has a polygonal base that perpendicularly supports an upwardly projecting structure that resembles a tree canopy and provides a comfortable perch and play area for pets, preferably exotic birds. A vertically upright, supporting post supports upper and lower pairs of vertically inclined ladders that are secured at an angle by suitable support brackets mated to the post. The lower vertical ladders are longer than the upper vertical ladders, and the tops of vertical ladders form a level plane above the base. Horizontal platform ladders that extend between the tops of the vertical ladders define a flat perch plane. The upwardly divergent vertical ladders from a “V-shaped” tree canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Don R. Hendricks
  • Patent number: 6860237
    Abstract: The bird perch is to be worn about a person's upper arm and includes a generally curved, rigid band, a strap that releasably secures the band to the person's upper arm, and a wooden perch that extends generally horizontally outwardly from the band. The band fits onto the person's upper arm and includes an outer layer of rigid material and an inner layer of foam material that contacts the person's upper arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: John H. Rohlfing
  • Patent number: 6857394
    Abstract: An article for a domestic bird is provided with a perch rod surrounded by protective base, window wall, and side walls for mounting inwardly of a window of a building. A domestic bird free-flying in the building, or a clipped bird climbing a ladder or braided rope, can alight on the perch rod in the article and enjoy the light of the window while being prevented from pecking and damaging the wood and other structure of the window. The window wall and side walls of the article extend well above or beyond the perch rod a distance greater than the maximum reach of the bird's beak while the bird is standing on the perch rod. A portion of the article also comprises a base below the perch rod, for catching droppings and spatters of the bird. The article is mounted to the window glass by suction cups, and can be further supported by cushions on the base of the article which engage a horizontal surface of the window structure, as a sill of the window structure or the top of a lower sash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: John Redford
  • Patent number: 6827040
    Abstract: A bird activity center, for providing an instinctually safe playground for a domesticated bird, using a set of a plurality of tubes and T-connectors. The tubes are used to form vertical and horizontal members, which are interconnected using the T-connectors. Toys may be attached directly onto the horizontally members by extending the toy over the horizontal member before attaching into one of the T-connectors. The configuration of the vertical and horizontal members may be customized to meet the available space of the user, and the size of the bird.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventors: Jerry McGinn, Robert Ruderschmidt
  • Patent number: 6718701
    Abstract: A bird deterrent device comprising a base having spike elements extending thereabove, the base comprising alternating segments of differing widths having a scored or reduced thickness portion therebetween, and an elevated portion through which the spike elements are inserted into a channel formed in the bottom side of the base, the channel further having detents designed and constructed to hold the spike elements in place upon insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Bird Barrier America, Inc.
    Inventor: Cameron A. Riddell
  • Publication number: 20030221632
    Abstract: An article for a domestic bird is provided with a perch rod surrounded by protective base, window wall, and side walls for mounting inwardly of a window of a building. A domestic bird free-flying in the building, or a clipped bird climbing a ladder or braided rope, can alight on the perch rod in the article and enjoy the light of the window while being prevented from pecking and damaging the wood and other structure of the window. The window wall and side walls of the article extend well above or beyond the perch rod a distance greater than the maximum reach of the bird's beak while the bird is standing on the perch rod. A portion of the article also comprises a base below the perch rod, for catching droppings and spatters of the bird. The article is mounted to the window glass by suction cups, and can be further supported by cushions on the base of the article which engage a horizontal surface of the window structure, as a sill of the window structure or the top of a lower sash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: John Redford
  • Patent number: 6619236
    Abstract: Provided is an elongated bird safety pedicure perch. The perch is a combination safety excerise perch and nail trimming device. The perch offers two safe smooth sides for the bird to stand on to protect the tender pads of the bird's feet from harsh abbrasive surfaces; along with smooth ridges and rounded radiuses to exercise the birds leg and feet muscles. The other two sides have the coarse texture, needed to keep the birds nails in a naturally healthy state of trim. A connection assembly, which acceptably includes a threaded rod, two fender washers and a nut, are used to mount the entire bird safety pedicure perch apparatus to a bird cage or similar structure. The perch is preferably made of a solid, abrasive material, such as concrete or resin with a gritty aggregate material embedded therein, so that the abrasive properties of the material preferably stay constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Just Selling, Inc.
    Inventor: E. Kimble Johnakin, III
  • Patent number: 6463884
    Abstract: A birdrest structure comprises an upright post, a waste receptacle, and a horizontal rod on which a bird is rested. The birdrest structure can be fastened to the wall by a fastening device which is fastened with the bottom end of the upright post. The birdrest structure can be hanged on the backrest of a car seat by a hanging frame which is fastened with the bottom end of the upright post. The birdrest structure can be placed at a level on the floor by a support frame which is fastened with the waste receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Inventor: Hui-Chuan Lien
  • Patent number: 6457439
    Abstract: A bird perch apparatus for providing birds with an aerial toy that encourages climbing swinging. The bird perch apparatus includes a mounting assembly is adapted to be coupled to a support structure. A support assembly is rotatably coupled to the mounting assembly. A perch assembly is rotatably coupled to the support assembly such that the perch assembly is adapted for permitting perching of the bird. The perch assembly has a mounting portion is coupled to the support assembly. The perch assembly has a pair of annular rings that are diametrically coupled to the mounting portion such that each of the annular rings is adapted for permitting perching of the bird.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Margaret E. Engelking
  • Patent number: 6450126
    Abstract: A garment for the transporting, training and displaying pet birds on the shoulder of their owners. The garment consists of two front panels and a back panel joined at the shoulders with the front panels removably attachable to each other using adjustable fasteners. At the apex of the shoulders are removable wooden dowels that are attachable with ties or similar mounting, which provide perches for the pet birds to hold onto. The ties or similar fasteners also provide attachment to the garment for toys and paraphernalia to entertain the bird and to adorn the garment. This garment allows that the bird has a natural removable wooden perch to hold onto and the owner has the ability to hold and transport his pet bird without damaging or soiling his clothing. Also, the owner can remove the perches for laundering the garment and the perches may be provided in a plurality of different diameters to allow mounting of the appropriate sized perch for the grip size of the bird.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Renay D. Schellenbach
  • Patent number: 6006698
    Abstract: Electric device for preventing birds from perching on certain determined surfaces. The device is composed of a base made of an insulating material, and of one or more rails made of an electrically conductive material to which an electric potential is applied. The rail or rails are incorporated into the base and extend in the plane of the latter. Moreover, the rail or rails comprise blades that can be lowered individually to be parallel to said base plane, or raised by a certain angle .alpha. (.alpha. ranging from 0 to 180.degree.) with respect to the base plane. In one embodiment, the electric potential is a pulse whose energy is high enough to produce a vibration of the tips of the raised blades when the electric current propagates along the rail or rails. The vibration can be perceived by the birds from a distance, thereby dissuading them from landing on the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Societe Ecopic Line S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Gilles Negre
  • Patent number: 5873324
    Abstract: A protector is made of electrical insulating material. It has a central member sized and shaped to fit over the top of an insulator attaching a power wire to a support structure. The central member has a first connecting structure and a second connecting structure unitarily formed therewith and extending away. A first arm is connected to the first connecting structure to extend away therefrom; and a second arm is connected to the second connecting structure to extend away therefrom. The arms have apertures selectable for attachment to wires of different dimensions. The arms also have internal and external facing ribs to register with the internal and external facing ribs of the first and second connecting structures to effect a snug mechanical connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1999
    Inventors: John G. Kaddas, Carol B. Kaddas
  • Patent number: 5819689
    Abstract: An improved avian tower comprises a base to which is attached a substantially cylindrical center column which surrounds a central post, formed from a plurality of interdigitating column portions wherein each column portion includes a body, a first shoulder and a second shoulder whereby the first shoulder and second shoulder of adjoining column portions cooperate to allow configurable construction of the center column. A plurality of perches are attached to at least one of the plurality of column portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: David F. Simon
  • Patent number: 5632230
    Abstract: An animal perch is constructed from a conventional camera tripod which has three upwardly converging legs that support a vertical post above their point of convergence. A litter tray for the perch is constructed by providing a large tray with a central opening that is sized for passing over the support post and resting on top of the converging legs for support. A horizontal perch bar is then secured to the upper end of the vertical support post for the animal to perch on. Cups may also be secured to the perch bar for food and water for the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 27, 1997
    Inventor: Ronald Dornetta
  • Patent number: 5588397
    Abstract: Provided is an elongated perch rod with a disk attached to one end. The perch rod functions as a perch and nail trimming device and the disk functions as a beak trimming and conditioning device. The disk (beak conditioner) is of shorter length and larger diameter than the perch rod. A connection assembly, which acceptably includes a threaded rod, nut, and washer is attached to the face of the disk (beak conditioner) that is opposite from the face of the disk from which the perch rod extends. The connection assembly functions such that the entire bird perch apparatus can be easily mounted to a bird cage or similar structure. The perch rod and disk are preferably made of a solid, abrasive material, such as concrete or resin with a gritty material embedded therein, so that the abrasive properties of the material preferably stay constant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Assignee: Just Selling, Inc.
    Inventor: E. Kimble Johnakin, III
  • Patent number: 5511512
    Abstract: A bird perch apparatus includes a floor base assembly, and a pole assembly is connected to the floor base assembly. A ceiling-contacting assembly is connected to the pole assembly. A lower pan assembly is supported by the pole assembly. An upper pan assembly is supported by the pole assembly a predetermined distance above the lower pan assembly, and a perch assembly is connected to the pole assembly at a position along the pole assembly between the lower pan assembly and the upper pan assembly. The lower pan assembly is circular and includes a central aperture for receiving the pole assembly. The upper pan assembly is circular and includes a central aperture for receiving the pole assembly. A cage assembly is supported by the lower pan assembly and is capped by the upper pan assembly. The pole assembly includes a first adjustable portion and a second adjustable portion which are adjustable longitudinally with respect to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventors: Nanci A. Pintavalli, Willis J. Whittaker
  • Patent number: D510463
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Goforth, Russ Goforth
  • Patent number: D512190
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Inventor: Don R. Hendricks