# US 2014/0150374 A1 · Adjustable Bird Slope

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- Number: US 2014/0150374 A1
- Document ID: US20140150374A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 14/172,019
- Filed: 2014-02-04
- Published: 2014-06-05
- Earliest claimed: 2005-03-21
- Assignees: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
- Applicants: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
- Inventors: Bruce Donoho
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140150374A1

## CPC

- A01M 29/32: specially adapted for birds, e.g. spikes
- E04B 1/72: Pest control (by keeping dry E04B1/70; impregnation of wood or like materials B27K)
- E04D 13/004: {Protection against birds, mice or the like (scaring devices for birds in general A01M29/00)}
- A01M: CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS (appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K57/00; fishing A01K69/00 - {A01K99/00}; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01N); APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
- E04B: GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS (border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; {electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001})
- E04D: ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00)

## 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

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

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

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.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the device is configured such that the face overlies both the base and the support member when the base is horizontal.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

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

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

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.

### Claim 14

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

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

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

### Claim 16 (depends on 14)

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

### Claim 17 (depends on 14)

The method of claim 14, wherein the removable portion and the face are substantially co-planar.

### Claim 18 (depends on 14)

The method of claim 14, further comprising adjusting a length of the support member to adjust an angle of the face relative to the base.