The present invention relates to a structural element, in particular a pane element, having protection against bird strike and comprising a transparent base body, in particular made of glass and/or a transparent plastic material, wherein the transparent base body is at least partly covered with a component absorbing UVA light, at least partly covered with a fluorescent component and at least partly covered with a component reflecting UVA light. In addition, the present invention relates to process for producing such a structural element.

The present invention relates to a structural element, in particular a pane element, having protection against bird strike and comprising a transparent base body, in particular made of glass and/or a transparent plastic material, wherein the transparent base body is at least partly covered with a component absorbing UVA light, at least partly covered with a fluorescent component and at least partly covered with a component reflecting UVA light. In addition, the present invention relates to process for producing such a structural element.

The present invention relates to an insect repellant device. The device includes a repellant for repelling insects and a motor for driving the repellant. A coupler is provided for coupling the motor to a bottle. Advantageously, the coupler may be coupled to an existing bottle, such as a wine bottle, on a crowded table thereby occupying no additional room on the table.

The present invention relates to an insect repellant device. The device includes a repellant for repelling insects and a motor for driving the repellant. A coupler is provided for coupling the motor to a bottle. Advantageously, the coupler may be coupled to an existing bottle, such as a wine bottle, on a crowded table thereby occupying no additional room on the table.

An apparatus for deterring birds and other animals from an area is provided, including a sheet of a material, such as a metallic material, having a first end comprising a hole through the sheet, a second end separated from the first end by a length of the sheet and a width. The apparatus further includes a cable comprising a first loop at one end inserted through the hole in the first end of the sheet configured to attach the cable to the sheet and a second loop at another end and separated from the first loop. The second loop forms an opening having a diameter greater than the width of the sheet. The sheet can be inserted and passed through the second loop, which defines a third loop to secure the cable to a structure from which the sheet is suspended, by tightening the third loop around the structure.

An apparatus for deterring birds and other animals from an area is provided, including a sheet of a material, such as a metallic material, having a first end comprising a hole through the sheet, a second end separated from the first end by a length of the sheet and a width. The apparatus further includes a cable comprising a first loop at one end inserted through the hole in the first end of the sheet configured to attach the cable to the sheet and a second loop at another end and separated from the first loop. The second loop forms an opening having a diameter greater than the width of the sheet. The sheet can be inserted and passed through the second loop, which defines a third loop to secure the cable to a structure from which the sheet is suspended, by tightening the third loop around the structure.

A fly repellent system for repelling flies. A liquid-filled sphere is partially disposed inside a cone. The sphere is secured to the cone by an arc-shaped ring pivotally attached to a bottom edge of the cone. Apertures are disposed at or near a top edge of the cone. The top edge of the cone is disposed within a cover cone such that the cover cone partially covers apertures. A light source is disposed through the top edge of the cover cone. The light source has a switch is operatively connected to a battery that is operatively connected to a plurality of lights. A mounting ring may suspend the system. When the lights are turned “on”, the cover cone directs the light through the apertures to illuminate the liquid in the sphere. The illuminated sphere repels flies.

A fly repellent system for repelling flies. A liquid-filled sphere is partially disposed inside a cone. The sphere is secured to the cone by an arc-shaped ring pivotally attached to a bottom edge of the cone. Apertures are disposed at or near a top edge of the cone. The top edge of the cone is disposed within a cover cone such that the cover cone partially covers apertures. A light source is disposed through the top edge of the cover cone. The light source has a switch is operatively connected to a battery that is operatively connected to a plurality of lights. A mounting ring may suspend the system. When the lights are turned “on”, the cover cone directs the light through the apertures to illuminate the liquid in the sphere. The illuminated sphere repels flies.

The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.

The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.