Fluid sprinkling – spraying – and diffusing – Slow diffusers – Garment or body attached
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-12
2001-06-12
Scherbel, David A. (Department: 3752)
Fluid sprinkling, spraying, and diffusing
Slow diffusers
Garment or body attached
C239S054000, C239S055000, C239S057000, C239S058000, C239S059000, C239S060000, C215S204000, C215S209000, C220S253000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06244518
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to providing a snake repellent system. More particularly, this invention concerns a snake repellent system which may be worn or otherwise carried by the user and in which may be stored substances which are believed to be effective in repelling snakes.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Typically, many varieties of snakes respond to environmental stimuli by sampling the odors in the air with their tongues. From this sampling process, the snake may recognize whether the object in question is a threat or prey; and it reacts accordingly, either fleeing to a safe location, remaining still, or moving closer in hopes of receiving a meal. Of those varieties of snake which taste environmental stimuli by using the tongue, certain species such as the rattlesnake contain venom which can seriously injure, disfigure, or even kill an adult human if bitten. The risk of death greatly increases if such a snake bites a small child. Considering the fact that humans and rattlesnakes share the environment in which they live and very often encounter each other, the chance of a fatal encounter likewise increases as humans increasingly continue to encroach into the environment occupied by such snakes. Species such as rattlesnakes typically do not view humans as prey and will attempt to flee or, if given time, warn the human by rapidly vibrating the bony segments of its tail to produce a distinct rattling sound. However, a sudden encounter between the snake and the human may not afford the snake the opportunity to warn the human prior to striking. In addition, small children and pets may not perceive the risk posed by the snake and may approach the rattling sound out of curiosity.
A number of methods are available to protect adults and children from being bitten by a snake. One such method includes the use of specially-made garments which are designed to form a protective barrier between the fangs of a snake and the wearer's skin. These garments may either comprise a full boot in which the sides of the boot extend substantially to the wearer's knees, or a legging-type garment which is attached to each of the wearer's legs and extends from the shoe to the knee. Both garments typically are made of leather having a sufficient toughness and thickness to prevent the penetration of the snake's fangs into the skin. Although both products are instrumental in preventing injury due to snakebites, both may be toq cumbersome and expensive for many users. In addition, covering part of the leg with thick leather may make traversing through hot environments uncomfortable and interfere with the tanning process for those who venture outdoors with exposed legs in hopes of improving their tan. Furthermore, neither product is proactive in preventing the shock and fright associated with having a snake actually strike at one's body.
Yet further, in many areas, most particularly of the southwest United States, construction of new homes is taking place nearby occupied homes. Such construction tends to disturb and make more active the snakes, most particularly rattlesnakes, which are indigenous to that area. This puts children and pets playing outdoors, even in their own nearby yards, at higher risk. And it is expensive, inefficient, and difficult to make children consistently wear cumbersome snake protection of the type above mentioned.
Thus, none of the prior art referred to herein will accomplish the purpose of the present invention.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to fulfill the above-mentioned need by the provision of a snake repellent system. A further primary object of the present invention is to provide such a system which is efficient, inexpensive, easy to use, and easy to manufacture. A still further primary object of this invention is to provide such a system which is environmentally safe and safe for the user. Other objects of this invention will become apparent with reference to the following invention descriptions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, this invention provides a snake repellent system, for using a repelling means for producing a snake repelling aroma, comprising, in combination: a substantially-rigid receptacle means for receiving and holding the repelling means; and an attachment means, attachable to such receptacle means, for attaching such receptacle means to the user; wherein such receptacle means comprises escape means for permitting the snake repelling aroma to escape from such receptacle means. And, it provides such a snake repellent system wherein such escape means comprises at least one aperture in such receptacle means. This invention further provides such a snake repellent system further comprising entry-inhibiting means for inhibiting unauthorized entry into such receptacle means; and, wherein such escape means comprises user-closing means for stopping the snake repelling aroma from escaping from such receptacle means.
In addition, this invention provides such a snake repellent system wherein such receptacle means comprises: a base portion having a chamber structured and arranged for receiving the repelling means; and a lid portion attachable to such base portion; and, wherein such lid portion comprises at least one lid aperture; and, further still, wherein such lid aperture comprises a louver opening. Further, this invention provides such a snake repellent system further comprising a mincing means for mincing the repellent means into such chamber. And, further still, this invention provides such a snake repellent system wherein: such chamber is bounded by at least one chamber wall having an upper chamber wall portion; and wherein such mincing means comprises a plurality of elongated members overlying such chamber adjacent such upper chamber wall portion. And, it provides such a snake repellent system wherein such base portion and such lid portion each comprise at least one planar portion which is substantially round.
Additionally, it provides such a snake repellent system further comprising entry-inhibiting means for inhibiting unauthorized entry into such receptacle means; and, wherein such entry-inhibiting means comprises: a substantially circular threaded member concentrically disposed within such chamber and rotatably attached to such base portion; a rotation-prevention means, attached to such base portion, for substantially preventing rotation of such threaded portion when such rotation-prevention means is engaged; and a threaded side portion, provided on such lid portion, structured and arranged to engage such threaded member. And, this invention provides such a snake repellent system wherein such rotation prevention means comprises at least one resilient tab. Further still, this invention provides such a snake repellent system further comprising a cap portion rotatably attached to such lid portion; and, further still, wherein such cap portion comprises: at least one cap aperture which, when such cap portion is rotated into an open position, is substantially aligned with such lid aperture; and at least one cap aperture which, when such cap portion is rotated into a closed position, does not overlap any such lid aperture.
Even further, this invention provides such a snake repellent system further comprising a rotation locking means for preventing unauthorized rotation of such cap portion to such open position; and, wherein such rotation locking means comprises: a resilient tab formed on such lid portion; and a button attached to such tab, such button being structured and arranged to engage an opening provided in such cap portion when such cap portion is in such closed position. Furthermore, this invention provides such a snake repellent system wherein such base portion and such lid portion each comprise at least one planar portion which is substantially square. And, further still, it provides such a snake repellent system wherein such attachment means comprises a strap; and, yet further still, wh
Evans Robin O.
Scherbel David A.
Stoneman Martin L.
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