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Water fog for repelling birds

Patent 6024971 Issued on February 15, 2000. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 7, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Issued on: 08/27/1996
Inventor: Preiser, et al.

Inventors

Application

No. 834585 filed on 04/07/1997

US Classes:

424/405, Biocides; animal or insect repellents or attractants (e.g., disinfectants, pesticides, etc.)424/400PREPARATIONS CHARACTERIZED BY SPECIAL PHYSICAL FORM

Examiners

Primary: Dees, Jose G.
Assistant: Shelborne, Kathryne E.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

A01N 025/00

Abstract

In a method of repelling birds from an area, a fog is formed from a mixture comprising water and a chemical bird aversion agent. Preferably the mixture also includes a dispersant. The water fog can be formed by heating and/or pressurizing the so that it vaporizes. After it is formed, the water fog is directed into the atmosphere toward the birds to be repelled.

Other References

  • Monell, Published Patent Application, Aug. 8, 1991
  • Nachtman, "New and Improved Bird Control Techniques at Landfills", 1993
  • ReJeX-iT AP-50, Technical Bulletin, 1992
  • ReJeX-iT TP-40 Bird Aversion Product, Jan. 1994
  • Wildlife Control Procedures Manual, 1992
  • New Encyclopaedia Britannica, vol. 11, p. 599, 1992
  • Encyclopedia Americana, vol. 26, p. 353, 199
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