Animal deterrent apparatus
OwnerBarry A. Burmaninventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for deterring animals from intruding into gardens, fields, yards, etc. has at least one sprinkler which produces an initial sudden jet of water to frighten or startle an animal. The apparatus has a water sprinkler, preferably on which is an impulse type sprinkler that produces a series of pulse sprays. The sprinkler has a connection line to a water supply a low voltage electrically operated shut-off valve is provided in the connection line with a low voltage battery or other type of power source. An infrared proximity sensor senses a presence such as an animal. The sensor is powered by a battery and opens the shut-off valve in the connection line to turn on the sprinkler.
Claims10
An apparatus to deter animals comprising in combination:
- a water sprinkler with connection line to a water supply,
- a low voltage electrically operated shut-off valve in the connection line,
- low voltage power supply means for the shut-off valve, and
- infrared proximity sensor for sensing a presence, the sensor powered by the power supply means, adapted to open the shut-off valve in the connection line to the sprinkler when the sensor senses a presence.
A method of deterring animals comprising the steps of:
- sensing a presence of a moving animal by an infrared sensor,
- providing a low voltage signal from the sensor to activate a shut-off valve in a connection line from a water supply, and
- operating an impulse type sprinkler attached to the connection line to spray water when the sensor senses the presence of a moving animal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.