Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Animal blocking lateral projection – trap – or scarer
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-18
2001-01-23
Stephan, Beth A. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Animal blocking lateral projection, trap, or scarer
C040S538000, C043S001000, C446S153000, C446S154000, CD21S603000, CD21S584000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06176047
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a bird deterring device for deterring birds and more particularly to a bird deterring device for deterring birds away from a body of water.
BACKGROUND
Cormorants, herons and other predatory species of birds which prey on fish often flock towards bodies of water such as ponds which hold fish. The birds prey on these fish and deplete the number of fish in the pond. These birds however are known to fear crocodiles and the like which in turn prey on these birds.
SUMMARY
According to the present invention there is provided a bird deterring device for deterring birds away from a body of water, said device comprising:
a housing arranged to float on the body of water, the housing being shaped like an upper portion of a large amphibious reptile; and
a pair of reflectors each comprising a reflective centre and a contrasting surrounding area, the reflectors being mounted on the housing to resemble eyes of the animal.
Preferably the centres of the reflectors are coated with a multidirectional reflective material.
The housing preferably comprises a head portion at a front end, a tail portion at a rear end and an arched body section extending therebetween.
The housing is preferably hollow having an inner chamber therein. A plurality of floats may be mounted within the inner chamber.
Anchoring means may be provided for anchoring the housing on the body of water. When using anchoring means, the anchoring means may comprise a weight connected to bottom side of the housing by a tether.
Preferably the housing is substantially greater in width than in height.
The housing may comprise a plurality of sections connected together, the sections being selectively separable from each other such that the device is compactable for transport and storage.
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A Phi Dieu Tran
Battison Adrian D.
Stephan Beth A.
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