Patent ID: 7930989
Filing Date: 2011-04-26
Classification: A01M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of making a repeller assembly for repelling birds from a selected area, said method comprising steps of: providing a plurality of fin panels that fit together to form a rotor comprising a hollow barrel with vent openings, and fins protruding outwardly from said barrel, each of said panels comprising a fin segment, a barrel segment, a head segment and a neck segment; connecting said fin panels together by panel connection means so that said head segments form a rotor head section, said barrel segments form a barrel section with an acoustic chamber, and said neck segments form a rotor neck section, said panel connection means being formed by inserting at least one tab projecting from each of said panels or a member connected thereto into a corresponding slot or recess in an adjacent panel or member connected thereto; providing an elongated support member adapted to be fixed within the selected area and having a distal end portion; inserting said distal end portion of the support member into said rotor barrel through an opening in said neck section; and, rotatably mounting said rotor on said support member by rotary means rotatably connecting said head section to a distal end of said distal end portion, wherein said vent openings are arranged relative to said fins such that an air flow against said fins flows through said vents and causes rotation of said rotor, said rotation generating bird repelling noises and visual effects.