Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for manufacturing rotational spun materials. The rotational spun materials are medical appliances or other prostheses made of, constructed from, covered or coated with rotational spun materials, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for manufacturing rotational spun materials. The rotational spun materials are medical appliances or other prostheses made of, constructed from, covered or coated with rotational spun materials, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for manufacturing rotational spun materials. The rotational spun materials are medical appliances or other prostheses made of, constructed from, covered or coated with rotational spun materials, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for manufacturing rotational spun materials. The rotational spun materials are medical appliances or other prostheses made of, constructed from, covered or coated with rotational spun materials, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).

Abstract: Described is an insulated probe device of adjustable anal length for delivering an electroshock stimulus to an animal. The insulated probe device includes an electrode that is positioned in contact with the animal's skin and is disposed within an electrically non-conductive housing. The housing is a two-part housing, where the two parts cooperate such that the ultimate length of the housing is adjustable. The insulted probe devise includes a mounting device that electrically and mechanically secures the insulated probe device to an electronic animal training device. The mounting device is electrically connected to the electrode by way of a conductor, which is disposed within the housing. The conductor is a metal-rubber substance that conducts electricity like a metal and stretches like rubber such that it is capable of various lengths. Consequently, the ultimate length of the insulated probe device is adjustable.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and distinguishing occurrences along a perimeter bounded by at least one piezoelectric cable that completely defines the perimeter. The monitoring system utilizes at least one piezoelectric cable that generates electrical signals in response to mechanical stress events. The electrical signals from each piezoelectric cable are analyzed by a processing system to determine event classification and location. The monitoring system alerts users and connects to an existing security system to notify third-parties. The monitoring system includes functionality to communicate with a calibration unit and calibrate itself. The monitoring system also includes functionality to interface with a pet containment system.

Abstract: An electrode useful in an animal containment or training device. The electrode is mounted in a housing adapted to be affixed to an animal such that the distal end of the electrode is proximate the skin of the animal. When a control signal is transmitted to the animal via the electrode, the distal end of the electrode extends from the housing and into electrically conductive engagement with the skin of the animal. At other times, the electrode is withdrawn from engagement with the skin of the animal. In one embodiment, the overall length of the electrode is adjustable to select the pressure exerted by the electrode against the skin of the animal.

Abstract: A portable animal containment device for confining an animal to a defined area. The portable animal containment device includes a flat and a correction unit. The flat is adapted to be portable and defines the area within which an animal is confined. The flat has an associated presence detector for detecting whether the animal is occupying the flat. When the presence detector indicates that the animal is not occupying the flat, a signal is transmitted to the correction unit by way of wireless communication. The correction unit is carried by the animal and administers a stimulus to the animal when the correction unit receives the signal from the transmitter. Consequently, when the animal moves beyond the boundary defined by the flat, it receives a stimulus, which encourages the animal to remain in the flat.

Abstract: A piezoelectric perimeter security system for differentiating between threatening and non-threatening breaches in a property's perimeter and also for article of property containment and pet containment. The system consists of at least one piezoelectric sensor in electrical communication with a conductor wire. When compressed or stressed, voltage is generated within the sensor that is proportional to the amount of force compressing or stressing the cable. A processing device receives this voltage and converts it to a local activity signal. This signal is then compared with other signals stored in the system's memory in order to identify the type of entity causing the voltage across the cable. If the entity is deemed a security threat then an appropriate countermeasure such as a siren or other alert is actuated. The conductor wire also carries a signal received by a signal receiver that is placed on either a pet or an article of property.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and distinguishing occurrences along a perimeter bounded by a plurality of piezoelectric cables. The monitoring system utilizes a plurality of piezoelectric cables that generate electrical signals in response to mechanical stress events. The electrical signals from each piezoelectric cable are analyzed by a base unit to determine event classification and location. The monitoring system alerts users and connects to an existing security system to notify third-parties. The monitoring system includes functionality to communicate with a calibration unit and calibrate itself. The monitoring system also includes functionality to interface with a pet containment system.

Abstract: A pet fountain wherein water or pet food stored in a reservoir is dispensed from the reservoir and delivered to a receptacle accessible to the pet only on demand initiated by the physical presence of the pet in the proximity of the fountain.

Abstract: Described is a pet confinement system for confining the monitored pet using negative reinforcement and ultra wideband technology. A transmitter generates a ultra wideband signal monitored by a receiver carried by the pet. The negative reinforcement delivery circuit provides a corrective stimulus of adjustable intensity. The owner selects the intensity level using a conventional switch device.

Abstract: A remotely activated pet beacon for facilitating the rescue of pets in distress is disclosed. The pet beacon provides a control circuit for controlling the pet beacon's response to events, a communication system for facilitating remote activation of the pet beacon and for interactive, remote communication with a selected entity, a distress indicator for signaling that a pet is in need of assistance, and an actuator for initiating communication with a selected entity using the communication system built into the pet beacon.

Abstract: Described is a pet-repellent device for correcting undesirable pet behaviors that are associated with a particular location by restraining a pet from approaching a predefined location of restriction, which corresponds to the particular location of issue. The location of restriction, for practical purposes, is defined by a mat. A receiver that is carried by a pet administers a deterrent to the pet when the pet approaches the mat. Because the predefined location of restriction is defined by a portable mat, the predefined location of restriction is easily relocated in accordance with changing undesired pet behaviors that are associated with a particular location.