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 and lower recesses
    Patent number: 8689498
    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: October 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Adjustable bird slope
    Patent number: 8689497
    Abstract: An adjustable bird slope has a face that can be extended or contracted so that the bird slope can effectively fit almost any perching area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird Spike With Plastic Base Having Upper and Lower Recesses
    Publication number: 20140041318
    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 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: October 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • ADJUSTABLE BIRD SLOPE
    Publication number: 20140033623
    Abstract: An adjustable bird slope has a face that can be extended or contracted so that the bird slope can effectively fit almost any perching area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Adjustable bird slope
    Patent number: 8640397
    Abstract: An adjustable bird slope has a face that can be extended or contracted so that the bird slope can effectively fit almost any perching area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird Spike With Plastic Base
    Publication number: 20140007524
    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: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified bird repellent track
    Patent number: 8615922
    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: February 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird spike with plastic base and metal prongs
    Patent number: 8601747
    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 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: April 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Branched Spike Bird Deterrent
    Publication number: 20130291451
    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: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Translucent Electrified Bird Deterrent Device
    Publication number: 20130291426
    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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Unitary Configured Bird Repellent Apparatus
    Publication number: 20130247481
    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: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric Deterrent Device Having Knitted Conductors
    Publication number: 20130228139
    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: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird Spike with Plastic Base and Metal Prongs
    Publication number: 20130199109
    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 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: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: BIRD-B-GONE, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Branched spike bird deterrent
    Patent number: 8479457
    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: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird spike with plastic base and metal prongs
    Patent number: 8479456
    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 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: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Unitary configured bird repellent apparatus
    Patent number: 8443543
    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: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electric deterrent device having knitted conductors
    Patent number: 8424238
    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: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Retractable Bird Line
    Publication number: 20130092892
    Abstract: Retractable bird line devices are contemplated that comprise a plurality of posts and one or more lines strung between the posts to prevent geese or other birds from accessing a body of land from an adjacent body of water. The lines are automatically biased by an automatic line biasing component and may be retractable to within one of the posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: BIRD-B-GONE, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Electrified Bird Deterrent Device with Treads
    Publication number: 20130081578
    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: February 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: BIRD-B-GONE, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Bird spike with base and prongs
    Patent number: D693899
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Donoho, Alexander Brown, Tibor Nagy