Patent ID: 9125395
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: A01M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for deterring birds from landing on a marine vessel in a docking position, comprising: a. a first support structure having a first support member and a second support member connected together, the first support member having a first end and a second end with a height between the ends, the height of the first support member being adjustable, the second support member having a first end and a second end with a width between the ends, the width of the second support member being adjustable, the first support member of the first support structure being configured to mount at the first end adjacent the docking position; b. a second support structure having a first support member and a second support member connected together, the first support member having a first end and a second end with a height between the ends, the height of the first support member being adjustable, the second support member having a first end and a second end with a width between the ends, the width of the second support member being adjustable, the first support member of the second support structure being configured to mount at the first end adjacent the docking position; c. a plurality of attachment posts with at least one attachment post mounted on the first support structure and at least one attachment post mounted the second support structure; d. a plurality of wires with at least one wire connected to and extending between the attachment post mounted on the first support structure and the attachment post mounted the second support structure; and e. at least one resilient member connected to at least one of the wires.