Motion-sensitive bird repelling device
OwnerCarthonia Blanksinventor
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Abstract
A motion-sensitive bird repelling device comprises a cylindrical shaped housing, and a plurality of spike legs extending downwardly from the bottom thereof for securing the housing to a garden or lawn, for protecting newly planted seeds from being eaten by birds and rodents. The bird repelling device includes motion sensors for detecting motion of a bird or rodent entering a prohibited area. The motion sensors activate a motor in response to simultaneous detecting of the trespassing animal into such area. When the motor is activated, a plurality of flexible arms mounted to the motor rotates, producing both noise and fluttering motions for scaring the approaching animals prior to reaching the seeds.
Claims1
A method of detecting and driving away an intruding animal, with an apparatus comprising power means for supplying power, motion sensor means for detecting motion of said animal, a housing, a motor disposed within said housing, said motor being operatively coupled to said motion sensor and to said power means, and a plurality of flexible arms mounted to said motor, said method comprising steps of:
- a) continuously sensing motion while said apparatus is operating;
- b) activating said motor upon simultaneous detection of said animal;
- c) generating noise and fluttering motions by rotating said flexible arm to scare away said animal;
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- d) deactivating said motor after a predetermined period of time has passed.
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