Animal repellent canister
US10952426B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M29/12
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The animal repellent canister is a chemical dispenser. The animal repellent canister is configured for use in driving away nuisance animals (hereinafter pests). The animal repellent canister stores and dispenses a repellent material known to repel pests. The animal repellent canister dispenses the repellent material in a gas phase. The animal repellent canister contains the repellent material in a water impermeable structure such that precipitation will not wash away the repellent material. The animal repellent canister comprises a dispenser, a ground anchor, and the repellent material. The dispenser contains the repellent material in a phase selected from the group consisting of a liquid phase and a solid phase. The dispenser releases the repellent material in a gas phase. The ground anchor anchors the dispenser to the ground such that the dispenser is elevated above the ground.
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