Motion-responsive koi pond predator deterrent system and entertainment device
OwnerEric Alan Hanscominventor
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Abstract
This invention is directed toward a series of devices designed to scare away Great Blue Herons, raccoons, and other common koi pond predators through a combination of a motion detection system which triggers an auditory and/or movement response from a variety of common enemies of koi pond predators and fanciful creatures intended to frighten koi predators. The invention teaches the combination of the motion detector with the koi predator enemy replica, such that a koi pond user can economically and efficiently protect his/her pond without adversely impacting the visual appeal of a koi pond.
Claims21
A device for deterring predators of koi and other ornamental fish from approaching an outdoor pond to feed on the fishing living therein, comprising:
- a motion detection system which can detect the movement of a koi predator, a source of energy, a motor powered by the source of energy, with a regulator which determines how much power reaches the motor for what length of time, an enemy replica which is a realistic or fanciful object designed to frighten away a koi predator, one or more motor-driven responses from the enemy replica, where the enemy replica moves upon a monorail and is attached to the monorail by a monorail sleeve or other method of attachment, where the monorail begins behind a screen and terminates a set distance away, where the movement of the enemy replica is controlled by the motor.
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