Patents Assigned to Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
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Patent number: 9861093Abstract: A bird deterrent has a base and at least one branched spike extending from the base. The branching can occur anywhere along the spike, and a single branch point can give rise to multiple branches. Spikes can have multiple branches. The various branches can be of any suitable length(s), and can be oriented in any suitable direction(s).Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9521838Abstract: A photovoltaic cell or array is used to power a bird repelling device that emits deterrent sounds from a speaker or other sound emitter, under control of an electronic processor. Repellant sounds can be either a single sound, or a set of sounds, including for example pest species sounds and predator species sounds. One or more sensors, and a user interface, can assist in controlling which sound(s) to use, and when.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9504245Abstract: A deterrent device can include an elongated base having a plurality of spikes coupled to the base that are configured to extend from the base such that the spikes alternate on each side of the base between a lower-angled spike and an upper-angled spike. The base can further include first and second wings that each has a width that is at least twice a width of the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9462800Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9408380Abstract: Electric pest deterrents device having knitted conductors are presented. An elongated conductor comprising at least a single conducting strand knitted with itself or with other conducting strands can be attached to a base of the device. The conducting strands can be knitted according to one or more patterns to form textured surfaces having raise protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9386764Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9339024Abstract: Rotatable bird deterrent devices are provided. Contemplated devices comprise at least one rotatable arm having a sail. In some embodiments, the sail has a length that is substantially perpendicular to the length of the arm. At least one stop can be provided, for example, via an end-piece, and the stop can act to block rotation of the sail.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9277742Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9260856Abstract: A bird deterrent has a base and at least one branched spike extending from the base. The branching can occur anywhere along the spike, and a single branch point can give rise to multiple branches. Spikes can have multiple branches. The various branches can be of any suitable length(s), and can be oriented in any suitable direction(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9232781Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9101127Abstract: Electric pest deterrents device having knitted conductors are presented. An elongated conductor comprising at least a single conducting strand knitted with itself or with other conducting strands can be attached to a based of the device. The conducting strands can be knitted according to one or more patterns to form textured surfaces having raise protrusions.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9078423Abstract: Electrical deterrent device having a translucent or transparent base are presented. The elongated base can include at least one and preferably two conductors coupled to the base. A plurality of reflective elements can be embedded within or disposed on an outside surface of the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9032663Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 9003718Abstract: A deterrent device can include an elongated base having a plurality of spikes coupled to the base that are configured to extend from the base such that the spikes alternate on each side of the base between a lower-angled spike and an upper-angled spike. The base can further include first and second wings that each has a width that is at least twice a width of the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 8934319Abstract: An animal deterrent has a housing and a power source, a processor, and a sound emitter. The deterrent can be programmed by a user to perform one or more tasks. The deterrent can be manipulated via a touch-screen, a button, or a remote control and receiver. A sensor can be included to send a sensor signal when a temperature, sound, light, or other environmental condition is detected.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 8925256Abstract: Methods of manufacturing an adjustable bird slope are described. A height of the face of the bird slope can be altered as necessary so that the bird slope can effectively fit almost any perching area.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2014Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 8887437Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: 8869467Abstract: A deterrent device can include an elongated base having upper and lower raised portions and a plurality of spikes coupled thereto. The spikes can each be configured to extend from the base such that such that the spikes alternate on each side of the base between a lower-angled spike and an upper-angled spike. The base can further include first and second wings that each has a width that is at least twice a width of the base.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Publication number: 20140311013Abstract: Electric deterrent device for birds or other pests are described that include at least one conductor coupled to an elongated base having upper and lower surfaces. The base can include a coating on at least a portion of the base, and preferably at least part of the upper and/or lower surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho
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Patent number: D908183Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.Inventor: Bruce Donoho