Anti-roosting device

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-25
BELL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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"The present invention is about an anti-roosting device that prevents birds from roosting near an object. It includes a track, an electrical conductor, and an electrical source. The track is elongated, flexible, and has one or more channels where the electrical conductor is embedded. The conductor has multiple wires around a rope, and the channels are designed to snugly hold the conductor while leaving a portion of it exposed. The exposed conductor is designed to deliver a shock to birds to prevent them from roosting on the object. The electrical source provides low amperage at high voltage to the conductor. The device is safe for both birds and humans."

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The electrical source is designed to provide low amperage at high voltage to the electrical conductor such that the device is harmless to both birds and humans, but will deliver a shock that is effective in keeping birds from roosting thereon.

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[0014]FIG. 1 shows an anti-roosting device 1 according to the present invention. Device 1 includes an elongate track 20 and an electrical conductor 40. Track 20 is preferably comprised of a sturdy, flexible material. Furthermore, track 20 is preferably made of a non-conductive material. A preferred material for track 20 is polyethylene. Track 20 includes at least one channel 22 sized to at least partially embed electrical conductor 40 therein, while leaving a portion of conductor 40 exposed.

[0015]FIG. 2 shows a detailed, cross-sectional view of electrical conductor 40. As illustrated, a preferred embodiment of conductor 40 includes a plurality of wires 42 around a rope 44. Wires 42 and rope 44 may be braided. Electrical conductor 40 preferably includes at least five wires 42 around rope 44, and more preferably from five to ten wires 42. A most preferred embodiment includes nine wires 42 around rope 44. Rope 44 is preferably made of a substantially nonconductive material, such as po...

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Abstract

An anti-roosting device is disclosed. The device includes a track, an electrical conductor, and an electrical source. The conductor is embedded within the track, with a portion of the conductor left exposed. The electrical source provides low amperage at high voltage to the electrical conductor such that the device is harmless to both birds and humans, but will deliver a shock that is effective in keeping birds from roosting thereon.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a device for preventing birds and other pests from inhabiting and fouling an area. In particular, the present invention relates to an anti-roosting device. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] In many locations, the presence of birds is undesired, and even detrimental. For example, birds can interfere with the proper functioning of heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) systems in commercial and residential buildings. The natural wastes associated with birds also frequently have adverse effects on people, equipment, and structures. [0005] There are some known devices for preventing the roosting of birds in these areas. However, there is no known device that as effectively prevents the roosting of birds without detrimentally affecting the birds. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present invention is related to an anti-roosting device to prevent birds from roosting near ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01M29/26
CPCA01M29/26
InventorWALDORF, PHILIP M.SMITH, SEAN
OwnerBELL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES