(under the class definition) Device including a means to prevent or deter the use of the closure passage by animal life, or to frighten or repulse animal life away from the closure.
(1) Note. The word "animal" includes mankind, insects and birds.
(2) Note. With respect to the subject matter of this subclass, this class (49) is superior to Class 160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel. Consequently, patents otherwise classifiable in Class 160 are placed here on the basis of the subject matter of this subclass.
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43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying,
58+, particularly subclasses 61 and 119 for a device for trapping and/or killing an animal, and subclasses 124+ for a device for killing animals. 52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings),
101, for an animal; blocking lateral projection, flap or scarer.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, appropriate subclass for a composition for repelling an animal, including an insect, e.g., moth repellent, etc.
