Animal-proof hooded barrier, related enclosure systems and method of maintaining an animal-proof domain
US10986832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01M23/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a substantially animal-proof barrier that includes (a) two or more supports laterally spaced apart to define a substantially vertical plane between each support, (b) fencing material that is attached to each of the supports and spans the plane between each support to form a simple barrier, wherein the simple barrier divides a domain into a first area and second area, (c) a hood having a first section originating from a top edge of the simple barrier that forms an angle of about 10 degrees to about 80 degrees with the simple barrier, and a second section extending from a lower end of the first section in a direction towards the simple barrier, and optionally (d) a hood corner assembly to provide a hood at a corner formed by the simple barrier, that includes an upper corner section, a lower corner section, and a pair of brackets.
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