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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8093994 | Animal warning device An animal warning device for emitting a sound that is loud and consistent enough to cause animals to avoid oncoming vehicles. The present invention accomplishes this objective by electrically connecting a speaker to a wind-powered generator. The wind-powered generat... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8081065 | Device for protecting a photovoltaic plant against rodent bite damage The invention relates to a device for protecting a photovoltaic plant (1) against rodent bite damage, wherein the photovoltaic plant (1) comprises several components, among them solar cells (2), a control unit (5), an inverter (7),... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7429928 | System and method for manipulating insect behavior A method and system for detecting the presence of subterranean termites, involving use of a thermal imaging camera to scan the structure before installation of an acoustic sensor in order to quickly locate potential areas of subterranean termite infestation, and an ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7411504 | Motion-responsive koi pond predator deterrent system and entertainment device This invention is directed toward a series of devices designed to scare away Great Blue Herons, raccoons, and other common koi pond predators through a combination of a motion detection system which triggers an auditory and/or movement response from a variety of com... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7385483 | Termite acoustic detection A method and system for detecting the presence of subterranean termites, involving use of a thermal imaging camera to scan the structure before installation of an acoustic sensor in order to quickly locate potential areas of subterranean termite infestation, and an ... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7324408 | Repelling pests The invention relates to a pest repelling apparatus which is installable in a vehicle (10). The pest repelling apparatus includes a control unit (12), a plurality of transducers (20) operatively connectable to the control unit (12) to emi... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324409 | Solar powered, mobile bird pest controller for large area deterrence A towable, single axle utility trailer having a retractable tower supporting a sonic bird repeller at an upper end thereof, a solar powered panel coupled to charge a storage battery on a trailer platform, and an electric cabling connecting the battery to actuate the... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7286056 | System and method for pest detection Systems and methods for detecting presence and movement of pests. Various embodiments of a pest detection system can be based on, for example, a beam-interrupt detector or a thermal imaging device. The beam-interrupt detection based system can provide functionalitie... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7271706 | Termite acoustic detection A method and system for detecting the presence of subterranean termites, involving use of a thermal imaging camera to scan the structure before installation of an acoustic sensor in order to quickly locate potential areas of subterranean termite infestation, and an ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268689 | Alerting and intruder deterring device The invention relates generally to the field of warning signs intended to alert one of presence of an animal and intruder deterrence. More specifically, the invention integrates an adjustable motion detector, a warning sign, a light source aimed at the warning sign,... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7256339 | Predator recordings The movement of animals may be controlled by recording a sound which initiates movement in an animal and combining that movement initiating sound with additional sounds to produce music. A preferred embodiment uses the sound of one or more active dragonflies in comb... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7227452 | Apparatus to deter birds with ultrasound Birds carry many parasites and other diseases, which pose a health risk to humans which come into contact with their habitat. However, ultrasonic waves agitate and deter birds and other pests from roosting in nearby areas. The disclosed device utilizes solar energy ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7173534 | Bird control system A computer based bird control system is provided. The bird control system utilizes an impactor that is attachable to a structure, such as an I-beam or other similarly sized and dimensioned metal object, to create an acoustic impact noise similar to a whacking of the... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7109849 | Mosquito dispersing device A mosquito dispersing device having means for generating a mosquito dispersing pitch pattern having a frequency in the range of at least one of a wing beat frequency of a dragonfly and a wing beat frequency of a damselfly, means for generating a signal having a freq... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7106180 | Directional acoustic alerting system An acoustic warning or alerting system for directing an audible warning signal to at least one intended recipient, while reducing the chance that the warning signal will be heard by others within the proximity of the system. The system includes a modulator for modul... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7106216 | Radio wave system for repelling birds from aircraft A radio wave system for repelling birds from aircraft that includes a directional radio wave transmitting rod, a frequency transmitter unit wired to the directional radio wave transmitting rod, and an activation switch in controlling connection with the frequency tr... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7098775 | System to avoid the collision of a vehicle with animals A system and a method avoids the collision of a vehicle with animals tending to cross the road before the moving vehicle. Such system comprises a visual system directly actuating a RF emitter, or more RF emitters, emitting directional sound waves with a frequency ab... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7042340 | Vehicle mounted animal alerting device An animal alerting device system and method for mounting in a vehicle produces a sound that stimulates an alertness response in large animals to reduce the likelihood that the animals will run into a roadway and cause an animal-vehicle crash. The sound produced by t... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7028633 | Device for keeping birds away with differential management functions A device for keeping birds away with differential management functions, comprising a control unit connected to a pilot system that controls one or more emission units. The pilot system and each emission unit comprise a casing with an optional protection cover and li... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7026942 | Method for signalling the presence of prey in traps for vermin and device for carrying out this method A method and a device for automatically detecting and signaling the presence of prey caught in a trap. The trap has inlet ports equipped with a one-way inlet mechanism such that once a rodent has passed a central point the rodent is contained within the trap. After ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7012506 | Ultrasonic pest repeller A pest repeller including at least a first ultrasound transmitter mounted on a base and a second transmitter rotatably mounted above the first transmitter. Both transmitters can be rotatably mounted on a common post carried by the base. The arrangements permit a gre... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6856243 | Method and apparatus for pest deterrence A pest deterrent device attracts the attention of a pest with ultrasonic noise and then produces a series of flashes to drive off the pest. In one embodiment, the device continuously produces ultrasound, changing the ultrasound when a pest is detected. In another em... | 02/15/2005 |
| 6710705 | Method and apparatus for pest deterrence A pest deterrent device attracts the attention of a pest with ultrasonic noise and then produces a series of flashes to drive off the pest. In one embodiment, the device continuously produces ultrasound, changing the ultrasound when a pest is detected. In another em... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6677853 | Animal deterrent using vehicle horn This disclosure concerns an invention used to deter auto collisions with animals, and more specifically to allow standard automobile horn to be altered in a manner such that the noise alerts animals, particularly deer, to the presence of an approaching ve... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6570494 | Mosquito guard A waterproof cabinet, speakers, power source, processor, and solar panel which together operate to emit high frequency sound waves that can repel mosquitoes and other flying pests.... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6553711 | Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device including a box body having a clip body for hanging the box body on a user's body. The box body is disposed with a pushing block, an electric mosquito incense mat insertion hole, gas releasing slots, DC socket ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6445301 | Electronic pest monitoring system and method An electronic pest monitoring system includes an electronic pest monitoring device which may be used in combination with or separate from a bait box. The electronic pest monitoring device is adapted to be removably attached to a bait box. The electronic p... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6392549 | Portable mosquito repelling/killing device A portable mosquito repelling/killing device, it has a box convenient for carrying; a power source provided by dry batteries or provided by inserting the plug seat on the box in an A.C. current socket. The box of the device is combined with a clamping mem... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6293044 | Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device Switchable mosquito expelling/killing device including a box body having a clip for hanging the box body on a user's body. The box body is disposed with a pushing block, an electric mosquito incense mat insertion hole, gas releasing slots and a switch. An... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6285287 | Alarm device A alarm device for warding off an imminent attack by generating loud warning sounds and generating attention. The alarm device includes a housing including a front wall, a back wall, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls and designed for securely c... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6252496 | Animal warning alarm device An animal warning alarm device includes a housing having a hollow tube projecting forwardly therefrom and an electronic sonic generator attached to the housing for providing a sonic wave that is channeled out through the forward open end of the tube which... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6250255 | Methods and apparatus for alerting and/or repelling birds and other animals An external stimuli is provided that alerts animals to danger and/or repels the animals from certain areas. More specifically, the system and method of the present invention uses an external stimuli, such as, for example, pulsing microwaves, vibration or ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6104283 | Pest animal repulsing apparatus The apparatus according to the present invention is provided with two or more output systems to which transducers are connected, a source output on/off control unit that turns on/off the output from a source based upon the output from a random signal gene... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6028531 | Terminal units for a mobile communications system A terminal unit of a mobile communications system for providing a non-numeric annunciation of an incoming mobile communications signal with a terminal unit housing, a mechanism for coupling the terminal unit housing to an incoming mobile communications si... | 02/22/2000 |
| 6016100 | Ultrasonic animal deterrent for protecting an area An animal deterrent system for deterring animal intrusion into a specified area using an oscillating ultrasonic tone. The system includes a weatherproof housing containing an infrared detector for detecting the presence of an animal. To identify relevant ... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5990783 | Ozone/supersonic wave insect expelling device An ozone/supersonic wave insect expelling device has an ozone generating circuit and a supersonic wave generating circuit which use the same power source so to generate supersonic wave for expelling pest insect, and for generating ozone for clearing the a... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5986551 | Method and system for preservation against pesky birds and pest animals The method according to the invention is permanent preservation against pesky birds and pest animals from a site where they cause damages. The method comprises: a dislodging phase where at least two frightening devices are installed on the site. The numbe... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5969593 | Animal warning system employing ultrasonic sounds and infrared or ultraviolet light flashes A Warning system in combination with a vehicle in which ultrasonic sound and ultraviolet is beamed in advance of the moving vehicle on a thoroughfare so that said sound and light may be heard and seen by an animal ahead of the moving vehicle to induce the... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5966075 | Motion-sensitive bird repelling device A motion-sensitive bird repelling device comprises a cylindrical shaped housing, and a plurality of spike legs extending downwardly from the bottom thereof for securing the housing to a garden or lawn, for protecting newly planted seeds from being eaten b... | 10/12/1999 |
| 5952925 | Collar for a cat for warning a bird of the presence of the cat A collar for wearing by a cat and for warning a bird of the presence of the cat that includes a strap for wearing around the neck of the cat, and an electric device disposed on the strap. An electronic circuit of the electric device includes first, second... | 09/14/1999 |
