Electrical Animal Control Or Handling Patents (Class 119/908)
  • Patent number: 11930787
    Abstract: A system and method for training a dog is provided which teaches the dog to ignore stimuli, respond to a person when called by name, retreat, and socialize, as core behaviors. For each core behavior, the method comprises progressively challenging the dog and introducing a distinct auditory signal associated with each of the core behaviors so that when the auditory signal is given, the dog performs the associated core behavior. Additional or superfluous use of auditory signals is reduced or altogether avoided to prevent the dog's desensitization to each auditory signal. As such, the system for training a dog comprises a dog, a boundary, a valued item, and an auditory signal which may each be variously engaged according to the methods disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Tamar Geller
  • Patent number: 11911605
    Abstract: An electrical stimulation apparatus provides an electrical stimulation signal as a DC pulse train at a frequency between 20 kHz and 50 kHz, with the electrical stimulation signal applied to the body of a patient at an injury site, based on sequentially activating respective subsets among a set of electrodes included in an electrode carrier that places the electrodes in contact with the body of the patient. An electrical stimulation method sequentially activates, via an electrical stimulation signal, respective subsets of electrodes among a set of electrodes contacting the body of a patient at an injury site on the body of the patient. Advantageously, in one or more embodiments, the sequential activation follows an activation sequence that “moves” the sources and sinks for the electrical stimulation signal around the injury site, thereby creating spatially distributed signal paths through or across the injury over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: TrueRelief LLC
    Inventors: John Crosson, Herminio Llevat
  • Patent number: 11867552
    Abstract: A portable weighing unit (10) comprising a body having a pair of side walls (12, 14) and an end wall (13) defining a space for receiving an animal. A holder (17) mounted with respect to the body and configured to receive an enticement (18) for attracting an animal into the space. A reader (19) mounted with respect to the body and configured to read animal identification (ID) information provided on an ID tag of the animal. A platform (15) located within said space to receive the front feet of the animal and take a weight measurement of the front feet. A controller (20) for receiving the said weight measurement from the platform and the animal ID information from the reader and transmit them to a remote processor for processing wherein the processor is configured to convert the weight measurement of the front feet to a full body weight measurement for the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: PLATINUM AGRIBUSINESS PTY LTD
    Inventor: William Mitchell
  • Patent number: 11805754
    Abstract: A system for training animals includes a hand-held device and a remote device, where the remote device applies a stimulus when a user presses a button or trigger on the hand-held device. The amount of pressure applied is measured by a pressure sensitive transducer and transformed into proportional transducer signals. These transducer signals are transmitted to the remote device, which then applies a stimulus to an animal being trained. The amplitude of the applied stimulus corresponds to the amplitude of the transducer signals; a trainer can thus precisely control the intensity of the stimulus by applying and relieving pressure on the button. The type of stimulus applied is controlled based on the position of a rotary switch on the hand-held device. Sensor data generated by specialized sensors in the remote device may be transmitted to the hand-held device to provide the user with sensory feedback.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: CJE Products, LLC
    Inventors: Chad R. James, Stephen G. Haynes, Roger H. Hess
  • Patent number: 11737426
    Abstract: A pet tracking device, system and method using a kinetic motion energy generator to generate electrical energy that is used to power a pet tracking mechanism are provided. The pet tracking device may include a housing on a wearable item, such as a collar, attached to the pet or may be injected underneath the skin of the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Trupanion, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Adam Weinrauch, Sultan Jumayev, Frans Vromans
  • Patent number: 11714984
    Abstract: A system for determining positions of labels. Each label includes a processor and a transmitting and receiving device, and each label is configured for transmitting an electromagnetic first type beacon signal. The labels are also configured for receiving first type beacon signals from other labels, and for determining first type positioning data. The labels are also configured to transmit information about the positioning data. The system includes a receiver for receiving transmitted information about the positioning data, and a computer configured to calculate, on the basis of the received information, the relative positions of the labels relative to each other. The information about the relative positions of the labels can be exported by means of an electrical information signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: NEDAP N.V.
    Inventor: Jeroen Martin Van Dijk
  • Patent number: 11672244
    Abstract: Disclosed is an insect repulsion and/or barrier system (10) and a method for repelling insects (2) and/or for preventing insects (2) from passing through a defined opening (12) or surface (9). The barrier system (10) is equipped with devices (16) for preventing insects from passing through an opening (12) or for repelling insects when approaching the opening (12) and/or the devices (16). The devices (16) have at least two electrodes (18), whereby different electrical potentials are applied to or can be applied to the at least two electrodes (18). The at least two electrodes (18) are arranged within or on the edge of or outside the opening such that an electrical field (28) is formed between the at least two electrodes (18). The electrical field (28) rejects and/or repels insects approaching the electrical field (28) or prevents insects approaching the electrical field (28) from passing through the opening (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignees: Biogents AG, Agencia Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Instituto de Salud Global Barcelona (ISGlobal)
    Inventors: Andreas Rose, Farooq Tanveer, Elies Molins, Krijn Paaijmans, Berta Domènech Garcia
  • Patent number: 11672243
    Abstract: Described herein are various systems and techniques for deterring wildlife from an area proximate a windmill. A flying wildlife emitter may be utilized for such techniques. The flying wildlife emitter may output soundwaves to deter wildlife, such as birds or bats, from entering an area around the windmill. The flying wildlife emitter may include a speaker for producing sounds as well as a controller and sensors for determining conditions around the windmill and for controlling the sound produced by the speaker. An ultraviolet emitter may, additionally or alternatively, be utilized for such techniques. The ultraviolet emitter may be configured to emit ultraviolet light that may attract wildlife away from such areas proximate to the windmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Inventor: Timothy Just
  • Patent number: 11647733
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and device for animal wearable technology are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include an animal wearable device that includes: a securing apparatus configured to be worn by an animal; multiple stimulation components coupled with different portions of the securing apparatus; and/or a computerized controller coupled with the securing apparatus and the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to provide stimulation to the animal through the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to separately and/or independently control each stimulation components from the multiple stimulation components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Barttron, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Scott Marmen, Brandon Matthew Jennings, Ray W. Breslau, Joshua Thomas Merchlinski
  • Patent number: 11606931
    Abstract: Animal training device disclosed. The animal training device for being worn on an animal being trained and for training by use of stimulus includes a device body, being worn on a neck of the animal being trained by a fastener, wherein the device body comprises a plurality of module bases in which a plurality of unit modules are respectively disposed, a body base having a plurality of compartments in which the plurality of unit modules are respectively disposed and at least one module connecting portion connecting two compartment, a plurality of module covers being respectively disposed on the plurality of module bases to form a space, PCB portion, being disposed in the space, and a contact terminal, being disposed on a part of the plurality of module covers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Dogtra co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Min Kyun So
  • Patent number: 11589556
    Abstract: A simpler and more humane animal restraint and training device, and a method of using the device, having magnetic members and locking teeth that prevents animal choking, retains contact between the two clasp portions to prevent collar loosening, and does not require the use of fine motor skills by the animal owner. Training signals can also be generated to teach proper gait for the animal as well as other training commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Inventor: Eric B. Munoz
  • Patent number: 11545017
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods related to a wireless tracking system: The wireless tracking system having a plurality of beacons, each of the plurality of beacons having at least one antenna and at least one power source. When the at least one antenna is supplied with power via the power source, a local ping is transmitted from the beacon. A wireless tracking device then receives the ping via its own antenna. Once the wireless tracking device has received a locational ping from at least two of the plurality of beacons, it can then calculate a direct connection path between the at least to beacons. Based on this known path, the wireless tracking device can then determine a distance between the wireless tracking device and connection path. Based on the determined distance, the wireless tracking device may then issue a corrective measure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: 32 TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Bradley Franco, Luis Hernandez
  • Patent number: 11540489
    Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: PTV MEDIA LTD.
    Inventors: Ron Levi, Guy Martinovsky, Gilad Neuman
  • Patent number: 11470817
    Abstract: An pet spray training system is provided. The system includes a sound, vibration or motion sensor that is configured to generate electrical signals in response to an occurrence. The system may include a filter, which is tuned to recognize a dog barking event, and generate an electrical signal in response to recognizing an input signal indicative of a dog's bark. The system further includes a removably pressurized gas reservoir that holds a deterrent fluid under pressure. The system additionally comprises a motor module configured to rotate a shaft in response to the electrical signal from the filter. The canister has a spray nozzle for releasing fluid that affects the dog's senses. In response to rotating the shaft, the spray nozzle is depressed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Bai Weimin, Anthony J. Reinhart
  • Patent number: 11445700
    Abstract: Disclosed are a device, system and method for animal tracking. The tracking device comprises a tracker processing component, an energy component, a transmitting component, and a securing component. The system comprises the tracking device, a receiving device and a server. The method comprising securing the tracking device to an animal, transmitting an identification of the animal, receiving the transmission via the receiving device, modifying it and forwarding it to the server, where the modified transmission is logged and analyzed to determine animal positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER WISSENSCHAFTEN E.V.
    Inventors: Markus Abels, Manfred Gahr, Robin Van Emden
  • Patent number: 11445707
    Abstract: Training devices and methods are disclosed herein for training animals on a lead against excessive pulling by delivery escalating stimuli to the animal. The training devices described herein are coupled to a collar and include a housing with portions that can be moved toward one another against a force provided by a biasing device, such that when the collar is pulled against the neck of the animal, the compression of the training device between the collar and the neck of the animal causes the housing portions to move together. This configuration can be utilized to determine an amount of force imparted to a lead by an animal and/or to expose electrodes of a shock assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua Tarbutton, Cody Orlovsky, Jordan Burch
  • Patent number: 11412712
    Abstract: An apparatus for enabling audible communication between an animal and a remote handler of the animal comprises a flexible strap configured to be worn by the animal, and a bone conduction transducer coupled to the flexible strap and capable of receiving a signal representing a message from the remote handler. The bone conduction transducer is configured to generate physical vibrations based on and representative of the signal representing the message from the remote handler. The bone conduction transducer is positioned or positionable on the flexible strap so that when the flexible strap is worn by the animal, the vibrations are conducted to a skeletal structure of the animal to enable the animal to audibly perceive the message from the remote handler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: COMMAND SIGHT, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Robert Peper, Jr., Nenad Nestorovic
  • Patent number: 11346708
    Abstract: The invention discloses a bark detection method. An induction coil located in a magnetic field is arranged in a bark stop device worn on a head and neck part of a pet dog, and is configured to monitor a violent vibration action of a throat part of the pet dog. Violent vibration of the throat part of the pet dog during barking causes relative displacement between the magnetic field and the induction coil, so that the induction coil cuts magnetic lines of force of the magnetic field and generates an induction current. The induction current is collected and compared to judge whether the pet dog is barking or not. By using the induction current generated by the induction coil as a basis for judging whether the pet dog is barking or not, judging accuracy can be improved, and erroneous judgment is reduced to a great degree. The invention also discloses a bark detection device and a bark stop device with the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: Chaocheng Qiu
  • Patent number: 8988226
    Abstract: A device operable as an electronic shark deterrent has a high-voltage pulse signal waveform generator for pulses to be applied to electrodes immersed in water to deter sharks and other aquatic creatures. A preferred output waveform has a train of pulse bursts of alternating-polarity pulses in a series. Preferably, the timing intervals between pulses are of irregular duration, the amplitudes of pulses are varied to be irregular, and the interval between pulse bursts is kept to less than about 5 seconds, in order to be more effective as a shark deterrent signal. The device has the signal waveform generator enclosed in a thin, planar case mounted to a belt connector and a fastener strap for attachment to a part of a user's body. It can include a water-detection probe for automatic activation when immersed in water, a status LED indicator, and electrodes embedded in a layer at opposite ends of the fastener strap with an insulative screen layer for reducing electrostatic effects on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Wilson Vinano, Clifford Lau
  • Patent number: 8939110
    Abstract: A wildlife exclusion system for railway tracks is provided which includes an exclusion arrangement positioned to span across the railway tracks at a location along a length of the railway tracks. The exclusion arrangement extends generally perpendicular to the railway tracks and has a series of conductive elements spaced apart from each other to form an exclusion are configured to provide an electric shock to wild animals when particular conductive elements within the exclusion area are bridged thereby. Methods of installing a wildlife exclusion system and methods of discouraging wild animals from traveling along railway tracks are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Timothy Hazlehurst
  • Patent number: 8931436
    Abstract: An improved electrode design is provided for a baited, shock-producing, deer repellent device deployed in an area to be protected. This device has straight, parallel, positive and negative, un-insulated metal electrodes extending vertically from the top. The electrodes are spaced and sized so that they surround and protect the bait. This electrode design increases the chance that a deer will make effective contact with the electrodes while also allowing easy access to the bait for servicing. This electrode design also decreases the chances of the device collecting ice or snow, and it decreases the chance of discharge of the device by moisture or by contact between the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Keith M. Betzen
  • Patent number: 8922363
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are an animal training apparatus for locating a collar transceiver using a Global Positioning System (GPS), and a method of controlling the the same. The animal training apparatus includes a portable device, and a collar transceiver. The portable device includes a portable device GPS reception unit, a key input unit, a portable device control unit, a display unit, and a portable device wireless communication unit. The collar transceiver includes a collar wireless communication unit, a collar GPS reception unit, a photodetector, a light output unit, a beep tone output unit, and a collar control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventor: Min Jae So
  • Patent number: 8695538
    Abstract: A lick deterrent device to deter animals from biting or chewing. The deterrent device has a flexible substrate physically conformable in three directions with conductive traces thereon. The lick deterrent device is configured for electrical connection to a removable power source. The traces are configured so that they may be contacted by an animal's tongue or saliva, so that upon contact, an electrical circuit is completed thereby delivering a mild electric shock to the animal. The lick deterrent device may be stretchable in at least one direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: James F. Pitzen
  • Patent number: 8656865
    Abstract: Animal care methods for improving animal and animal handler safety in animal care situations by scoring and documentation are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: Sally Jeanne Foote
  • Patent number: 8505494
    Abstract: Described is a counter-conditioning device and method for desensitizing an animal to an anxiety inducing sound and for minimizing a user's required involvement in such desensitization. The device and method are for automatically conditioning an animal that exhibits anxiety in response to the occurrence of a particular sound such that the animal learns to anticipate a treat upon the occurrence of the sound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Radio System Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher E. Mainini
  • Patent number: 8464663
    Abstract: A system for controlling escape of pets during emergency, such as a fire, smoke, gas or odor emission, includes a passageway from the inside of the enclosure to the outside thereof. The passageway is normally closed by a door and an apparatus is provided for enabling opening of such door during emergency. A pre-recorded message urges the pet or pets to the open passageway only when the alarm device annunciating such emergency is intermittently disabled. A control apparatus is also provided for enabling passage of the pet or pets through the passageway and annunciates location of the pet or pets with respect to interior or exterior of the enclosure. A method is disclosed for remote operation of the controlled pet door to enhance safety of the pet owner attempting to enter residential dwelling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Tom Kodat
  • Patent number: 8181607
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an animal training device and method of controlling the same. The animal training device includes a transmitter and at least one receiver. The transmitter transmits RF signals according to manipulation of function switches, and has emergency stimulation mode in which an RF control signal is transmitted by adding a predetermined level to a low-frequency stimulation level set for each individual animal, simultaneous stimulation mode in which an RF control signal is transmitted by adding a predetermined level to low-frequency stimulation levels set for animals, and constant stimulation alternation mode in which an RF control signal is transmitted by automatically varying a period of a low-frequency stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Yong Won Kim
  • Patent number: 8161915
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for preventing an animal and method of controlling the apparatus. The apparatus includes a sound sensor for sensing a bark of an animal and converting the bark into an electrical signal. An amplifier amplifies the electrical signal. A vibration sensor senses a vibration occurring on a neck of the animal. A microprocessor performs control such that, when signals are input from the sound sensor and the vibration sensor, voice, ultrasonic or low-frequency stimulation means is output, and has an auto-variable output function and a time band-based output function. A first control switch allows the user to optionally set a type and a stimulation intensity of the stimulation means. A second control switch allows the user to optionally set a time for which the stimulation means is operated. An output unit receives control signals for the stimulation means and outputs corresponding stimulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Yong Won Kim
  • Patent number: 8087335
    Abstract: Systems and methods inhibit locomotion of a human or animal target in a denial zone. Acquiring the target includes forming a prediction of at least two locations of impact on the target and testing the prediction according to criteria that may include whether the locations are within a boundary corresponding to the target and whether the locations are separated by a minimum physical and/or electrical distance. The two locations may serve for conducting a current through the target for impeding locomotion by the target. The current may be repeated in response to determining that locomotion was not sufficiently impeded. Determination may depend on analysis of video of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: TASER International, Inc.
    Inventor: Nache D. Shekarri
  • Patent number: 8061307
    Abstract: A deterrent apparatus having a non-conductive tubing having a length, an outer surface and an inner surface defining a lumen, and at least a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor present on the outer surface of the non-conductive tubing. A power source comprising a battery having a first terminal and a second terminal is connected to the conductors so that the first terminal is electrically connected to the first conductor and the second terminal is electrically connected to the second conductor. The deterrent apparatus is suitable for use on medical tubing or veterinary tubing, for example, to deter animals from chewing or biting at the tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventors: Chris A. Minick, Brian Dingman, James F. Pitzen
  • Patent number: 8004420
    Abstract: A security lighting system and method are intended to dispel and/or affect unwanted humans or animals by providing lighting that varies with a suitable switching frequency, such as between 5 and 70 Hz. The lighting of a light source of the system may be varied by a control unit as to intensity, color, pattern etc., with a preferred switching frequency being between about 15 and 20 Hz for humans. A proximity detector may be provided to activate the system when an unwanted presence is detected. Such varying lighting causes feelings of physical and psychological discomfort, which have found to be effective in chasing away animals and dispelling or disorienting humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus Frederik Laurens Maria Hoeben, Ronald Edwin Lavooi, Petrus Johannes Mathijs Van Der Burgt
  • Patent number: 7937885
    Abstract: An animal deterring device has a carrier with first and second conductive traces that are separated by an arc suppressor. Most typically, the arc suppressor is configured to eliminate short circuiting of the device when exposed to fog, dew, rain, or animal excrements while at the same time to allow an animal to contact both conductive traces at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Patent number: 7930993
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser device, in particular, a reward dispenser device, comprising at least one dispenser for the release of a dispenser material for an animal, in particular, a dog, whereby the dispenser is provided with at least one dispenser material housing and a fixing device for the carrying thereof. According to the invention, the dispenser device (52) comprises the dispenser (3) and at least one signal emitter (45), the dispenser (3) has a release mechanism (31) for the release of the or a part of the dispenser material (21), operated by remote control, in order to carry the dispenser (3) on the animal (1) the fixing device (5) is embodied as an animal fixing device (4) and the signal emitter (45), not carried by the animal (1), is embodied for the remote control operation of the release mechanism (31).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Fritz Gross
  • Patent number: 7918190
    Abstract: An electronic animal containment system with direction-of-approach determination, or direction-sensitive animal containment system. The direction-sensitive animal containment system generally contains a transmitter unit connected to a wire loop bounding a containment area and a receiver unit carried by the animal. The direction-sensitive animal containment system of the present invention generates a containment field having polarity and retains the polarity information when the containment field is sensed using a sensing coil optimized along the azimuth. The receiver unit also generates a gravity vector to determine the orientation of the receiver unit. The gravity vector is combined with the containment field vector to produce a function that automatically yields a sensing coil output that is independent of the orientation of the receiver unit. The polarity of the sensing coil output allows determination of the direction from which the receiver unit is approaching the wire loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Donald K. Belcher, Christopher E. Mainini
  • Patent number: 7886648
    Abstract: Systems and methods inhibit locomotion of a human or animal target in a denial zone. Acquiring the target includes forming a prediction of at least two locations of impact on the target and testing the prediction according to criteria that may include whether the locations are within a boundary corresponding to the target and whether the locations are separated by a minimum physical and/or electrical distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventors: Kevin Williams, Christopher Wallace Baldwin, Nache D. Shekarri
  • Patent number: 7864057
    Abstract: A pet location system having a pet locator with GPS capabilities in communication with a wireless network such that a user interface accessible on a common computer network or by telephone is provided. The pet location system includes access to the user interface via a computer on the common computer network or via a telecommunications network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Perfectech, Inc.
    Inventors: Stanford D. Milnes, Demitrius Nelon, George W. Mills, Harold E. Asbridge, John M. LaTronico, Keni D. LaTronico, legal representative
  • Patent number: 7834769
    Abstract: An animal deterrent mat with animal detection capability. The animal deterrent mat produces a detection pulse that is attenuated when an object makes contact with the animal deterrent mat. The animal deterrent mat monitors the amplitude of the detection pulse and compares the measured detection pulse amplitude to one or more threshold values. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below an upper threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by an animal making contact with the animal deterrent mat and, optionally, above lower threshold corresponding to the attenuated signal caused by another object making contact with the animal deterrent mat, such as a human, a deterrent pulse selected to deter the animal from crossing or remaining on the animal deterrent mat is generated. When the amplitude of the detection pulse is below the optional lower threshold, no deterrent stimulus is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventors: David Anthony Hinkle, Albert Leon Lee, IV, Steven M. Schrick, Duane A. Gerig
  • Patent number: 7802396
    Abstract: An animal deterring device has a carrier with first and second conductive traces that are separated by an arc suppressor. Most typically, the arc suppressor is configured to eliminate short circuiting of the device when exposed to fog, dew, rain, or animal excrements while at the same time to allow an animal to contact both conductive traces at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2010
    Assignee: Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce Donoho
  • Patent number: 7757640
    Abstract: An electric shock device in use attached to an animal such as a horse or other equine animal to discourage an undesirable behavior such as wind-sucking or cribbing, the device including: an attachment for locating the device on the neck of the animal; an electric charge source operatively connected to the attachment; at least one electrode for applying an electric pulse from the electric device to the animal, the electrode electrically connected to the charge source; and a hinged lever member movable by the performance of the undesirable behavior by the animal. The undesirable behavior alone causing sufficient movement or the type, of movement of the lever member required to activate the electric device leading to the discharge of the electric pulse from the electric device, thereby causing the electric pulse to be generated and delivered through the at least one electrode to the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Barclay
  • Patent number: 7712438
    Abstract: An animal behavior modification kit including a collar mountable receiver and a plurality of circuit boards. The collar mountable receiver has a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal. Each of the plurality of circuit boards are selectively mechanically connectable to both the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The plurality of circuit boards include at least one electrical component having an electrical characteristic. The electrical characteristic of each of the plurality of circuit boards being different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Anthony J. Reinhart
  • Patent number: 7710263
    Abstract: A pet escape notification system for notifying a pet owner when a pet has escaped from a predefined boundary. The escape notification system is used in association with an electronic animal containment system for maintaining a pet within the predefined boundary. A pet unit transmitter is provided for delivering a proximity alert signal to a base unit when the pet unit receives a transmitting antenna signal. After receiving the proximity alert signal, the base unit begins sending a location inquiry signal to the pet unit. Upon receipt of the location inquiry signal, the pet unit broadcasts a location inquiry response signal. If the location inquiry response signal is received by the base unit receiver, the base unit processing unit determines that the pet is still within or close to the boundary. Otherwise the base unit controller activates a communication network to notify the pet owner that the pet has escaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Randal D. Boyd
  • Patent number: 7707974
    Abstract: A housing forming a portion of an animal training device having a framing wall adapted to frame an LCD disposed internally of the housing. The framing wall defines an interior surface and a window for viewing of the LCD. A window pane is integrally formed with the window about the outer perimeter of the window and extends laterally outwardly of the perimeter of the window to overlie a portion of the inner surface of the framing wall proximate the window thereby integrating the pane with the framing wall, thereby effecting an extended seal between the pane and the framing wall and simultaneously enhancing the strength and rigidity of the framing wall. In one embodiment, the pane is integrally molded with the framing wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Radio Systems Corporation
    Inventor: Steven M. Schrick
  • Patent number: 7679517
    Abstract: An identifying apparatus which can identify objects having electronic identification devices (EIDs). The identifying apparatus includes multiple EID readers positioned in a spaced apart relationship to define multiple pathways so that EIDs carried by the objects can pass in a single file through any one of the multiple pathways. Each EID reader is adapted to read any EID as the objects pass through any one of the pathways. Each EID carried by an object is recorded only once irrespective of the number of times an EID reader reads an EID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Aleis Trakit Pty Ltd
    Inventor: John Finlayson
  • Patent number: 7634975
    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Inventor: Lawrence Kates
  • Patent number: 7617799
    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventor: Lawrence Kates
  • Patent number: 7495570
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Innotek, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald L. Peinetti, William P. Moore
  • Publication number: 20080314335
    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Lawrence Kates
  • Patent number: 7434541
    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Inventor: Lawrence Kates
  • Patent number: 7424867
    Abstract: A computer-aided training and management system that uses a computer or other processor in wireless communication with an instrumented dog collar and/or optionally, one or more dog interaction devices, such as, for example, video monitors, loudspeakers, video cameras, training toys (e.g., ball, bone, moving toy, etc.), an animatronics “trainer,” a treat dispenser, a food dispensing and monitoring device, a water dispensing and monitoring device, tracking devices, a dog door, dog-monitoring doghouse, a dog-monitoring dog toilet, is described. In one embodiment, the instrumented dog collar is in two-way communication with a central computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2008
    Inventor: Lawrence Kates
  • Patent number: 7412944
    Abstract: A cord having two electrodes for generating a shark-repelling electromagnetic field about a user. The cord is connected to a field generator supported by the user, and in use, maintains contact with surrounding water, even if the user is out of the water.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2008
    Assignee: SeaChange Technology Holdings Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Michael Wescombe-Down