US4215429A
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Rodent-repelling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-29
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Granted: 1980-07-29
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Expires: 1998-12-29
Abstract
Abstract An energy-pulsating rodent-repelling device designed to discourage rodents, especially of the burrowing type, from inhabiting a general area above and below the ground surface within the vicinity of the operating device which includes a plurality of electrically energized coils mounted to a single probe which is inserted into the ground surface area known to be inhabited by the animals, whereby the coils are randomly energized in an inconsistent manner provided by a plurality of switches which create an irregular flow of sonic waves and physical vibrations that are imparted and transferred throughout the general surface and subsurface ground area, thereby causing a disturbing effect upon the rodents and encouraging them to leave the affected area without direct physical harm to them.
Inventors
- 👤 George Riach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 03:36
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M29/00; A01M29/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
A rodent-repelling device adapted to be supported within the ground and comprising: a housing defined by side walls, a top cover, and a bottom wall having an enlarged opening disposed therein; vibrating means located within said housing and comprising at least two solenoid coil units, each being independently and randomly activated; probe means comprising a first probe member and a second probe member, said first probe member defined by a metal bar member having said solenoid coils supported and affixed thereto, with one end of said bar extending outwardly through said enlarged opening in said housing, said second probe member having one end secured to said metal bar member and the opposite end thereof adapted to be received in said ground; means connected to said solenoid coil units to supply electrical energy thereto, whereby a plurality of signals are generated between said coil units and said first and second probes so as to be transmitted into said ground; means therein to cause intermittent current flow from said electrical energy to said coil units; and means within said housing to provide movement between said housing and said probe members, said movement means comprising a bracket fixedly mounted to one wall of said housing and adapted to movably support one end of said probe-bar member, whereby said probe-bar member moves independently from said housing, whereby said probe bar member engages said bottom wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
A rodent-repelling device adapted to be supported within the ground and comprising: a housing defined by side walls, a top cover, and a bottom wall having an enlarged opening disposed therein; vibrating means located within said housing and comprising at least two solenoid coil units, each being independently and randomly activated; probe means comprising a first probe member and a second probe member, said first probe member defined by a metal bar member having said solenoid coils supported and affixed thereto, with one end of said bar extending outwardly through said enlarged opening in said housing, said second probe member having one end secured to said metal bar member and the opposite end thereof adapted to be received in said ground; means connected to said solenoid coil units to supply electrical energy thereto, whereby a plurality of signals are generated between said coil units and said first and second probes so as to be transmitted into said ground; means therein to cause intermittent current flow from said electrical energy to said coil units; and means within said housing to provide movement between said housing and said probe members, said movement means comprising a bracket fixedly mounted to one wall of said housing and adapted to movably support one end of said probe-bar member, whereby said probe-bar member moves independently from said housing, whereby said probe bar member engages said bottom wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A rodent-repelling device as recited in claim 1, wherein said intermittent current-flow means comprises: a first switch members connected to at least one of said solenoid coils to independently operate said solenoid coils; and a second switch members connected to at least one of the remaining solenoid coils, whereby said second switch members operates independently of said first switch members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A rodent-repelling device as recited in claim 2, wherein said intermittent current-flow means includes a phase-energizer members to provide intermittent current flow to energize said first and said second switch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A rodent-repelling device as recited in claim 1, wherein said means to provide movement between said housing and said probe means further includes: a support pin attached to an opposite end of said probe-bar member; and a keeper pin adapted to connect with said support pin to prevent movement thereof.
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) | 1983-07-29 | 1984-01-28 | 1984-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-07-29 | 1988-01-28 | 1988-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-07-29 | 1992-01-28 | 1992-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |