Patrick Thomas Marshall

US Patent:

6363891, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

Jan 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/480936

Inventors:

Patrick Thomas Marshall - Tipp City OH 45371

International Classification:

A01K 2900

US Classification:

119719

Abstract:

A method of deterring certain kinds of animals from birdfeeders and birdhouses consists of rotating such avian enclosures at a sufficient speed to deter the undesirable animal. An electronic baffle rotates the avian enclosures at variable speeds for which fast speeds are used to deter animals and slow speeds are used for better viewing of birds. A support suspends the baffle from a tree or mounts the baffle to a pole in the ground. An electronic circuit contained within the baffle senses the animals presence and controls the speed of a motor that rotates the avian enclosures for a predetermined period of time. Optionally, remote control circuitry may be used in manually deterring animals from the avian enclosures and for better viewing of birds.

US Patent:

6655319, Dec 2, 2003

Filed:

Jul 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/900807

Inventors:

Patrick Thomas Marshall - Tipp City OH

Assignee:

BirdQuest, LLC - Tipp City OH

International Classification:

A01K 3900

US Classification:

119428, 119 578

Abstract:

An apparatus for deterring certain kinds of animals from birdfeeders and birdhouses consists of rotating such avian enclosures at a sufficient speed to deter the undesirable animal. An electronic baffle rotates the avian enclosures at variable speeds for which fast speeds are used to deter animals and slow speeds are used for better viewing of birds. A support suspends the baffle from a tree or mounts the baffle to a pole in the ground. An electronic circuit contained within the baffle senses the animals presence and controls the speed of a motor that rotates the avian enclosures for a predetermined period of time. Optionally, remote control circuitry may be used in manually deterring animals from the avian enclosures and for better viewing of birds.

US Patent:

6851825, Feb 8, 2005

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/357109

Inventors:

Patrick T. Marshall - Tipp City OH, US

International Classification:

F21V033/00

US Classification:

362142, 362 98, 362396

Abstract:

An attachable book mirror device enables the reader of a textual document to view the facial expressions of the young adult, child, toddler, or baby who is listening in close proximity to the reader. The listener can also view the mechanical lip movements of the reader to thereby shorten process of learning to read. The attachable book mirror includes a shell for housing the optically human visual spectrum reflective material that is pivotally connected to a base used to attach to the covers of books or any other suitable document. The reflective material can be adjusted in any allowable position, holding its last position due to certain equal but opposite forces that are generated by certain internal components such as a spring contained within the base that helps create a lasting static contact frictional force. An adjustable light may be pivotally attached to the book mirror.

US Patent:

6988466, Jan 24, 2006

Filed:

Oct 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/698298

Inventors:

Patrick T. Marshall - Tipp City OH, US

Assignee:

Birdquest, LLC - Tipp City OH

International Classification:

A01K 39/00

US Classification:

119428

Abstract:

An apparatus provides rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger animal, such as a squirrel, is detected. In a second mode of operation, the apparatus may be controlled using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action. In a third mode of operation, the apparatus sends one or more signals via wireless transmission to a wireless notification device, which notifies a user of the presence of a bird or a larger animal. The user then has the option of using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action, which may include rotating the avian enclosure at a desired speed, stopping rotation of the avian enclosure, activating a beeper or vibrator, etc.

US Patent:

7011040, Mar 14, 2006

Filed:

May 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/840837

Inventors:

Patrick T. Marshall - Tipp City OH, US

Assignee:

BirdQuest, LLC - Tipp City OH

International Classification:

A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119 579

Abstract:

An apparatus and method provide rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger animal, such as a squirrel, is detected. In a second mode of operation, the apparatus may be controlled using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action. In a third mode of operation, the apparatus sends one or more signals via wireless transmission to a wireless notification device, which notifies a user of the presence of a bird or a larger animal. The user then has the option of using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action, which may include rotating the avian enclosure at a desired speed, stopping rotation of the avian enclosure, activating a beeper or vibrator, etc.

US Patent:

7066109, Jun 27, 2006

Filed:

May 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/840836

Inventors:

Patrick T. Marshall - Tipp City OH, US

Assignee:

BirdQuest, LLC - Tipp City OH

International Classification:

A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119 579

Abstract:

An apparatus and method provide rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger animal, such as a squirrel, is detected. In a second mode of operation, the apparatus may be controlled using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action. In a third mode of operation, the apparatus sends one or more signals via wireless transmission to a wireless notification device, which notifies a user of the presence of a bird or a larger animal. The user then has the option of using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action, which may include rotating the avian enclosure at a desired speed, stopping rotation of the avian enclosure, activating a beeper or vibrator, etc.

US Patent:

7117819, Oct 10, 2006

Filed:

Oct 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/254590

Inventors:

Patrick T. Marshall - Tipp City OH, US

Assignee:

BirdQuest, LLC - Tipp City OH

International Classification:

A01K 31/00

US Classification:

119428, 119 579, 119 523

Abstract:

An apparatus and method provide rotation of avian enclosures. In a first mode of operation, the apparatus automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a slow speed when a bird is detected, and automatically rotates the avian enclosure at a faster speed when a larger animal, such as a squirrel, is detected. In a second mode of operation, the apparatus may be controlled using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action. In a third mode of operation, the apparatus sends one or more signals via wireless transmission to a wireless notification device, which notifies a user of the presence of a bird or a larger animal. The user then has the option of using a wireless remote control to perform a desired action, which may include rotating the avian enclosure at a desired speed, stopping rotation of the avian enclosure, activating a beeper or vibrator, etc.

US Patent:

7318564, Jan 15, 2008

Filed:

Jun 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/169260

Inventors:

Patrick T. Marshall - Tipp City OH, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force - Washington DC

International Classification:

B64D 41/00
B64D 45/00
B64C 25/68
B64F 1/02
B60L 9/00

US Classification:

244 58, 244100 R, 244110 R, 244110 G, 244117 R, 244 1 R, 244190, 244 123, 191 10

Abstract:

A surveillance aircraft recharging system based on energy collection by magnetic induction from the current flowing in a randomly selected alternating current transmission line conductor. The charging energy originates in the magnetic field surrounding the current carrying conductor and is obtained by way of a laminated magnetic circuit surrounding the current carrying conductor and disposable in both an open and transmission line receiving state and a closed and energy collecting state upon command. Latching of the magnetic structure into a condition providing physical suspension stability for the host aircraft as well as an efficient magnetic circuit are provided. Latching of the magnetic structure includes a docking aircraft kinetic energy storage sequence assisting in aircraft deceleration and also providing saved energy useful during an undocking sequence.