Patents by Inventor Bruce Donoho

Bruce Donoho has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bird spike with plastic base having upper recesses
    Patent number: 9504245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric Deterrent Device
    Publication number: 20160338338
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Unitary Configured Bird Repellent Apparatus
    Publication number: 20160316740
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird deterrent device with cavity
    Patent number: 9462800
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric deterrent device
    Patent number: 9408380
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Unitary configured bird repellent apparatus
    Patent number: 9386764
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Branched Spike Bird Deterrent
    Publication number: 20160135445
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Rotatable bird deterrent device
    Patent number: 9339024
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified Bird Repellent Track
    Publication number: 20160120167
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird deterrent device with treads
    Patent number: 9277742
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Branched spike bird deterrent
    Patent number: 9260856
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird repellent track
    Patent number: 9232781
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric Deterrent Device
    Publication number: 20150342173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird Deterrent with Built-In Adhesive
    Publication number: 20150335007
    Abstract: Ready to install animal deterrent devices are provided. Contemplated devices include an elongated base coupled to conductors and/or spikes and an adhesive such that no separate adhesive or fastener is required for installation. The adhesive can cover the entire bottom surface of the deterrent device or a part of it. Suitable adhesives can include one-, two- or multipart adhesives. Suitable adhesives can also cure in the presence of moisture, light, or heat. The deterrent device can further include a strip of material to cover the adhesive until deterrent device is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Adjustable bird slope
    Patent number: 9185900
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified Bird Repellent Track
    Publication number: 20150245604
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric deterrent device
    Patent number: 9101127
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Translucent electrified bird deterrent device
    Patent number: 9078423
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird Spike With Plastic Base Having Upper Recesses
    Publication number: 20150150238
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird repellent track
    Patent number: 9032663
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho