IP Library Granted Patent US 8,925,256
Granted Patent B2
US 8,925,256 · App. 14/172,019 · Granted Jan 6, 2015

Adjustable bird slope

Inventor: Bruce Donoho (Mission Viejo, CA)
Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
A01M29/32E04B1/72E04D13/004
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Patent No.
US 8,925,256
App. No.
14/172,019
Granted
Jan 6, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods of manufacturing an adjustable bird slope are described. A height of the face of the bird slope can be altered as necessary so that the bird slope can effectively fit almost any perching area.

Claims (24)

1. A method of manufacturing a device that prevents birds from landing on a perching area comprising:

providing a device having a laterally elongated face and a support member extending from a base of the device to the face;

coupling a removable portion to the face to increase an effective height of the face;

wherein the face is angled between 20 to 80 degrees relative to the base; and

wherein the device is configured such that the face overlies both the base and the support member when the base is horizontal.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the removable portion comprises a groove that is configured to receive a lip of the face.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the face comprises a groove that is configured to receive a lip of the removable portion.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the removable portion and the face are substantially co-planar.

5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising adjusting a length of the support member to adjust an angle of the face relative to the base.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the base is adapted to rest on a ledge.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the removable portion extends at least 0.5 m.

8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the face is comprised of a synthetic polymer.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the support member is hingedly coupled to the face.

10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the face has a smooth texture.

11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the removable portion comprises laterally extending scores.

12. A method of manufacturing a device that prevents birds from landing on a perching area comprising:

providing a base coupled with a laterally elongated face and a support member extending from the base to the face;

providing an extendible member configured to couple with the face to increase an effective height of the face;

wherein the face is angled between 20 to 80 degrees relative to the base; and

wherein the device is configured such that the face overlies both the base and the support member when the base is horizontal.

13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the face comprises a top portion that is received within groove of the extendible member.

14. The method of claim 12 , wherein the extendible member comprises a top portion that is received within groove of the face.

15. The method of claim 12 , wherein the removable portion and the face are substantially co-planar.

16. The method of claim 12 , further comprising adjusting a length of the support member to adjust an angle of the face relative to the base.

Assignments (4)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 1, 2021
From: GLAS TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED
To: BIRD B GONE LLC
Reel/Frame 057982/0579 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jul 9, 2021
From: BIRD B GONE, INC.
To: BIRD B GONE LLC
Reel/Frame 056819/0411 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 14, 2021
From: BIRD B GONE LLC
To: GLAS TRUST CORPORATION LIMITED
Reel/Frame 056533/0088 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 4, 2014
From: DONOHO, BRUCE A.
To: BIRD-B-GONE, INC.
Reel/Frame 032130/0804 →
Continuity (3)
Division 14045664 · Oct 3, 2013
Division 11085965 · Mar 21, 2005
Related Publication 20140150374A1 · Jun 5, 2014