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 Title: |
US4996521:
Intrusion deterrent apparatus
[ Derwent Title ]
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Hollow, Thomas E.; Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
1991-02-26
/ 1989-12-20
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| Application Number: |
US1989000453693
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A01K 15/02;
G08B 15/00;
Core:
A01K 15/00;
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IPC-7:
G08B 3/00;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
340/691.7;
116/022.A;
222/061;
340/541;
Original:
340/691;
116/022.A;
222/061;
340/541;
340/573;
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| Field of Search: |
340/691,541,555,567,573
116/22 A
052/101
109/020,29-34
222/061
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| Priority Number: |
| 1989-12-20 |
US1989000453693 |
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| Abstract: |
An intrusion deterrent apparatus which activates a water spraying device in a specific area to prevent unauthorized activities within that area such as the application of graffiti. Connected with the water spraying device is a sensor that detects the presence of an animal. The water spraying device is to be activated for a preset period of time.
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| Attorney, Agent or Firm: |
Munro, Jack C. ;
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Swann, III, Glen R.; Mullen, Jr., Thomas J.
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. In combination with a fixed structure, a specific area abutting and including said fixed structure, an intrusion deterrent apparatus mounted in close proximity to said fixed structure, said intrusion deterrent apparatus comprising:
- a spraying device capable of spraying water, said spraying device being located within said specific area, said specific area comprising ground, said spraying device comprising a sprinkler mounted on said ground; and
- a sensor for detecting the presence of an animal within said specific area, said sensor causing activation of said spraying device thereby encouraging the animal to leave said specific area.
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| Forward References: |
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