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).

  • Adjustable Bird Slope
    Publication number: 20150113906
    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: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird spike with plastic base having upper recesses
    Patent number: 9003718
    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: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified Bird Deterrent Device with Treads
    Publication number: 20150068468
    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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • ELECTRIFIED BIRD DETERRENT DEVICE WITH CAVITY
    Publication number: 20150034019
    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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Portable noisemaker
    Patent number: 8934319
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Adjustable bird slope
    Patent number: 8925256
    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: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird deterrent device with treads
    Patent number: 8887437
    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: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird spike with plastic base
    Patent number: 8869467
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified Deterrent Device Having Insulative Layer
    Publication number: 20140311013
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird deterrent device with cavity
    Patent number: 8863434
    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: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Solar Powered Bird Repelling Device
    Publication number: 20140241128
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Rotatable Bird Deterrent Device
    Publication number: 20140224171
    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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird Spike With Plastic Base Having Upper Recesses
    Publication number: 20140202090
    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: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Adjustable Bird Slope
    Publication number: 20140150374
    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: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified Deterrent Device Having Insulative Layer
    Publication number: 20140150330
    Abstract: 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 on at least a portion of the base, and preferably at least part of the lower surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric deterrent device having knitted conductors
    Patent number: 8733014
    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: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird deterrent device with cavity
    Patent number: 8720106
    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: November 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Portable Noisemaker
    Publication number: 20140112105
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: BIRD-B-GONE, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric Deterrent Device
    Publication number: 20140101984
    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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified Bird Repellent Track
    Publication number: 20140096891
    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: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho