Kenneth R Shields

US Patent:

20110154732, Jun 30, 2011

Filed:

Dec 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/981357

Inventors:

Kenneth M. Shields - Tacoma WA, US
William K. M. Shields - Tacoma WA, US

International Classification:

A01M 29/34
A01G 9/02

US Classification:

47 666, 43107

Abstract:

A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided.

US Patent:

20150282472, Oct 8, 2015

Filed:

Jun 18, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/743802

Inventors:

Kenneth M. Shields - Tacoma WA, US
William K.M. Shields - Tacoma WA, US

International Classification:

A01M 29/30
A01G 13/10

Abstract:

A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support. Means for fixing the position of the barrier may also be provided. A planter having an integrated mollusk barrier is also provided.