Abstract: A system for controlling pets utilizes a low power transmitter to create avoidance zones in which one pet wearing an animal control receiver can enter but in which a second pet is deterred from entering.

Abstract: A system for controlling pets utilizes a low power transmitter to create avoidance zones in which one pet wearing an animal control receiver can enter but in which a second pet is deterred from entering.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a simple, hand-held, disposable device and a kit used to decorate and enhance the presentation of food. The device creates decorative shavings of food items of a desired thickness and curl. Particularly, the device creates decorative shavings of food items of a uniform, aesthetically pleasing design in a safe, effective and economical manner while being able to retain and store any unshaved portion of the food item therein.

Abstract: An animal containment system includes a receiver unit carried by the animal. The receiver unit includes a GPS receiver for receiving satellite data; a memory for storing a plurality of waypoints defining a boundary, a stimulation circuit; and a processor coupled with the GPS receiver and the stimulation circuit. The processor activates the stimulation circuit at a distance from the boundary when the animal is within the boundary, dependent upon animal positional variables, and deactivates the stimulation circuit when the animal is outside the boundary.

Abstract: An animal control device directs a pressure pulse wave to an animal as a negative stimulus to deter undesired behavior. The animal control device includes a collar worn by an animal with a pressure pulse generator probe in contact with the animal's skin. The pressure pulse wave applied may be adjustable commensurate with the severity of undesired behavior. In one embodiment, the animal control device contains a remote transmitter for a trainer to administer a pressure pulse manually and at a desired intensity. In an alternate embodiment, the animal control device may contain a bark sensor to administer a pressure pulse when the animal produces undesirable barking. Alternatively, the animal control device may contain a sensor for directing a pressure pulse if an animal strays from a desired confined location.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrode probe for use on an animal receiver collar, includes the steps of: providing an electrode probe including a base and a tip, the tip extending from the base and having a contacting end; loading a compliant material and the contacting end together, such that a predetermined portion of the tip is embedded within the compliant material; and depositing an insulating material on at least a portion of the probe not embedded within the compliant material.

Abstract: An automatic animal behavior trainer, including an animal collar with a behavior detector and a transmitter communicatively connected to the behavior detector and a reward dispenser separate from the animal collar, the reward dispenser including a first processor in wireless communication with the behavior detector by way of the transmitter.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for decorating an edible food without substantially deforming the edible food. A container delivers a liquid decorating substance to an elongated, soft, flexible nib. When placed in contact with a surface of the edible food and moved relative to the edible food, the nib readily laterally flexes when pressure is exerted on the surface by the nib so that the nib does not substantially deform the edible food even when the edible food is soft.

Abstract: A remote receiver unit is for use in an animal behavior modification system that applies an electrical shock to an animal. The remote receiver unit has an electrical shock device including two electrodes configured for contacting the animal, a source of alternating current voltage, and an electrical transformer with a primary coil and a secondary coil. The primary coil is electrically connected to the source of alternating current voltage. The secondary coil is electrically connected to at least one of the two electrodes. The transformer has an output impedance of less than 900 ohms. A receiver circuit is electrically connected to the shock device. The receiver circuit is configured for activating the shock device in response to a received signal.

Abstract: A method of providing wireless animal confinement includes the steps of selecting a location of a transmitter assembly; attaching a receiver assembly to the animal, the receiver assembly being adapted to selectively provide a corrective stimulation to the animal; selecting a first distance between the transmitter assembly and the receiver assembly to define a first zone within which no corrective stimulation is provided to the animal by the receiver assembly; selecting a second distance between the transmitter assembly and the receiver assembly to define a second zone beyond the first zone within which the corrective stimulation is provided to the animal by the receiver assembly; and selecting a third distance between the transmitter assembly and the receiver assembly to define a third zone beyond the second zone within which the animal will receive no further corrective stimulation from the receiver assembly.

Abstract: An animal control device directs a pressure pulse wave to an animal as a negative stimulus to deter undesired behavior. The animal control device includes a collar worn by an animal with a pressure pulse generator probe in contact with the animal's skin. The pressure pulse wave applied may be adjustable commensurate with the severity of undesired behavior. In one embodiment, the animal control device contains a remote transmitter for a trainer to administer a pressure pulse manually and at a desired intensity. In an alternate embodiment, the animal control device may contain a bark sensor to administer a pressure pulse when the animal produces undesirable barking. Alternatively, the animal control device may contain a sensor for directing a pressure pulse if an animal strays from a desired confined location.

Abstract: An animal control device directs a pressure pulse wave to an animal as a negative stimulus to deter undesired behavior. The animal control device includes a collar worn by an animal with a pressure pulse generator probe in contact with the animal's skin. The pressure pulse wave applied may be adjustable commensurate with the severity of undesired behavior. In one embodiment, the animal control device contains a remote transmitter for a trainer to administer a pressure pulse manually and at a desired intensity. In an alternate embodiment, the animal control device may contain a bark sensor to administer a pressure pulse when the animal produces undesirable barking. Alternatively, the animal control device may contain a sensor for directing a pressure pulse if an animal strays from a desired confined location.

Abstract: A bag of flexible material has a pair of opposing flat stiffener strips of stiffer material than the bag extending from the open end of the bag. The strips are joined together at least at one end. A closure device is formed on the inner face of each strip for releasably closing the open end of the bag. A handle flap extends upwardly from the upper edge of the strips at least at the one, joined end of the strips, and is integrally formed with the strips. A fold line joins the handle flap to the strips. The bag can be held open by urging opposite ends of the strips towards each other, and the handle flap can be bent downwardly about the fold line to secure the bag in an open condition.

Abstract: In a method of applying an electrical stimulus to an animal, at least one electrode is in contact with the animal and is fixedly and electrically coupled with a voltage detector circuit. A stimulus signal is carried by the at least one electrode. Using the voltage detector circuit, it is determined whether the stimulus signal exceeds a predetermined voltage level. An indicator signal, indicative of the determining step, is transmitted from the voltage detector circuit.

Abstract: An automatic, pneumatic mock bird launcher is able to launch a plurality of mock birds utilizing compressed air from a location remote from the user/trainer. An RF link between a transmitter carried by the trainer and a receiver mounted onto the launcher and in communication therewith relays command signals from the trainer to the launcher. The launcher utilizes a rotating carousel that holds a plurality of mock birds ready for launching. Upon receipt of a command signal the launcher fires a mock bird into the air. This allows the trainer the opportunity to train a bird dog without the constant interruption of repeatedly loading the launcher. An air pressure adjustment feature allows the mock birds to be launched to varying heights. The launch elevation of the mock birds is also adjustable. The combination of adjustments to the air pressure and elevation results in varying heights and distances for the mock birds.

Abstract: A remote receiver unit is for use in an animal behavior modification system that applies an electrical shock to an animal. The remote receiver unit has an electrical shock device including two electrodes configured for contacting the animal, a source of alternating current voltage, and an electrical transformer with a primary coil and a secondary coil. The primary coil is electrically connected to the source of alternating current voltage. The secondary coil is electrically connected to at least one of the two electrodes. The transformer has an output impedance of less than 900 ohms. A receiver circuit is electrically connected to the shock device. The receiver circuit is configured for activating the shock device in response to a received signal.