Rope Apparatus to Deter Maritime Birds and Rodents

Abstract

The present invention provides a rope apparatus to deter maritime birds and rodents comprising a snakehead device, a receptacle and a means for firmly attaching the receptacle to a rope.

Claims

1. A device to deter maritime birds, rodents and other animals comprising: a) A distal end resembling the head of a snake; b) A proximal end with a receptacle; c) A means for firmly attaching a rope to the receptacle.

2. A device to deter maritime birds, rodents and other animals comprising: a) A distal end resembling the head of a snake; b) A proximal end with a receptacle; c) At least one hole in the side of the receptacle.

3. A device as recited in claim 2, further comprising a pin that passes through said hole and into a rope.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0008] Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of the present invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomes better understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

[0009] FIG. 1 illustrates a right side view of the present invention

[0010] FIG. 2 illustrates a left side view of the present invention

[0011] FIG. 3 illustrates a view of the distal end of the present invention.

[0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a view of the proximal end of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 5 illustrates a top view of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of present invention engaged with a rope.

[0015] FIG. 7 illustrates a rear aspect view of the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 9 illustrates a front aspect view of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 10 illustrates a top view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0019] The following provides a detailed description of the preferred embodiment with reference to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views. FIGS. 1 through 10 illustrate a device to deter maritime birds, rodents and other animals comprising a distal end 1 which resembles a snake head and a proximal end 2. The proximal end 2 has a hollow receptacle 4. The receptacle 4 contains a means to firmly attach a rope or line 5. In the preferred embodiment, the means to firmly attach a rope or line 5 is made from dual holes 3 within the walls of the receptacle 4 through which a pin 6 can pass through one side of the receptacle 4, through the rope 5 and through the opposing side of the receptacle 4. However, in other embodiments different means of attachment may be utilized. These include, by way of example (and not as a limitation), a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a hook, a spring, a bolt, a screw or a friction fitting.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment, the distal end 1 snakehead is a highly detailed replica of a rattlesnake head with its jaws agape. In other embodiments, replicas of other species of snake are used and in different anatomical configurations. In the preferred embodiment the hollow receptacle 4 is cylindrical. The receptacle 4 may be shaped in a different manner in other embodiments.

[0021] Although particular embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it is not intended that such references be construed as limitations upon the scope of this disclosure except as set forth in the claims.