Patent ID: 8430063
Filing Date: 2013-04-30
Classification: A01M,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An animal deterrent device, comprising: an elongated base having a cross section including a top layer with a top surface and a bottom surface, and a bottom layer; a first conductive element extending perpendicular to the cross section along the top surface of the top layer; and a first fastener that couples the first conductive element to the top surface at a first connection point and extends from the first conductive element through the top layer to a second connection point on the bottom surface of the top layer; wherein the cross section of the elongated base has a slit in an exterior surface of the elongated base such that the slit creates a flap in the bottom layer of the elongated base where the flap helps insulate the first fastener at the second connection point from moisture or bird excrement.