US3735514A
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Bird frightening device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-21
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A bird frightening device including a likeness of a cat connected to a platform, the platform being horizontally balanced upon a stanchion, the platform being pivotable in a horizontal plane with respect to the stanchion, the cat likeness being connected to the platform by a pin and loop arrangement to permit low frictional three dimensional movement of the likeness with respect to the platform, the movement of both the likeness and the platform being effected by wind currents contacting a vane, the vane being connected to both the likeness and the platform.
Inventors
- 👤 J Asder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M29/00; A01M29/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A bird frightening device to decrease the amount of bird damage to crops comprising: a platform; a mounting means; a likeness of a cat connected by said mounting means to said platform, said mounting means permitting three dimensional low frictional movement of said likeness with respect to said platform, said mounting means includes a loop and a pin, said pin being secured to said platform and disposed substantially horizontal, said pin passing through said loop, a rod, said loop being secured to said rod intermediate the first end and the second end of said rod, said first end of said rod being secured to said likeness; and a stanchion connected to said platform, said stanchion supports said platform substantially in a horizontal plane spaced above the ground, said platform capable of pivotal movement in a horizontal plane relative to said stanchion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A bird frightening device to decrease the amount of bird damage to crops comprising: a platform; a mounting means; a likeness of a cat connected by said mounting means to said platform, said mounting means permitting three dimensional low frictional movement of said likeness with respect to said platform, said mounting means includes a loop and a pin, said pin being secured to said platform and disposed substantially horizontal, said pin passing through said loop, a rod, said loop being secured to said rod intermediate the first end and the second end of said rod, said first end of said rod being secured to said likeness; and a stanchion connected to said platform, said stanchion supports said platform substantially in a horizontal plane spaced above the ground, said platform capable of pivotal movement in a horizontal plane relative to said stanchion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein: said second end of said rod being connected to a vane, said vane being movable by the wind.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 2 wherein: said platform being connected to said stanchion adjacent its midpoint, said likeness connected to said platform adjacent one end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as defined in claim 3 including: a balancing means connected to said platform adjacent the opposite end of said platform, said balancing means to counterbalance the weight of said likeness to thereby maintain said platform substantially horizontal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as defined in claim 4 wherein: said balancing means being adjustable longitudinally with respect to said platform.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device as defined in claim 5 wherein: said stanchion being adjustable so as to locate said platform a desired height above the ground.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
125 words
A bird frightening device to decrease the amount of bird damage to crops: a platform; a mounting means; a likeness of a cat connected by said mounting means to said platform, said mounting means permitting three dimensional low frictional movement of said likeness with respect to said platform; a stanchion connected to said platform, said stanchion supports said platform substantially in a horizontal plane spaced above the ground, said platform capable of pivotal movement in both a horizontal plane and in a vertical plane relative to said stanchion; and a connecting bracket secured to said platform, said connecting bracket being located substantially vertical and having an opening formed therein, a pin attached to said stanchion and located substantially horizontal, said pin passing through said opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
125 words
A bird frightening device to decrease the amount of bird damage to crops: a platform; a mounting means; a likeness of a cat connected by said mounting means to said platform, said mounting means permitting three dimensional low frictional movement of said likeness with respect to said platform; a stanchion connected to said platform, said stanchion supports said platform substantially in a horizontal plane spaced above the ground, said platform capable of pivotal movement in both a horizontal plane and in a vertical plane relative to said stanchion; and a connecting bracket secured to said platform, said connecting bracket being located substantially vertical and having an opening formed therein, a pin attached to said stanchion and located substantially horizontal, said pin passing through said opening.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-05-28 | 1976-11-27 | 1977-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-28 | 1980-11-27 | 1981-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-28 | 1984-11-27 | 1985-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |