Abstract: A fore body of a ship has a bow having an upper bow portion, a lower bow portion, and a recessed bow portion between the upper bow portion and the lower bow portion. The recessed bow portion has a blunt shaped surface, curving inwards and backwards from a transition area between the upper bow portion and the recessed bow portion. The blunt shaped surface is designed to reflect smaller waves to reduce added wave resistance in smaller waves which are reflected in the recessed bow portion.

Abstract: In the area of ships, a pair of opposing, independently operable, hydrodynamic wings deployable downward from the bottom of a marine vessel, of sufficient size and foil shape such that the low pressure created by the movement of the hydrodynamic wings through the water will control the roll, or heeling motion of the marine vessel. The extension of one wing provides the force to balance the roll to one side of the marine vessel, while the extension of the other wing provides the force to balance the roll to the other side of the marine vessel. The wings can be independently extended and retracted to any degree to provide a means of adjusting the necessary roll control force to the conditions.

Abstract: A protective cover for a mooring buoy utilizes a plurality of interconnected buoyant chambers, connected in series and separated by flexible spacers. A plurality of ballast filled chambers are located adjacent to and extend beneath the buoyant chambers. The ends of the cover are configured to be connected by snaps or equivalent attachment devices, to form a circular enclosure. A guide ring is connected to one of the buoyant chambers to allow the cover to be slid from the moored vessel, along mooring lines, and then over the buoy, such that the buoyant chambers remain at the waterline. The deployed cover thus provides protection from impact with the hull of the vessel by the buoy. A retrieval line is provided to withdraw the cover from the buoy and return it to the vessel when the vessel is departing the mooring. Included as well is the method of deploying the protective cover from a moored vessel onto a buoy.

Abstract: A mooring device for boats has a first rod having a hook-shaped end adapted to hook a mooring ring, a fastening ring provided at the opposite end with respect to the hook-shaped end, a sliding member adapted to slide along said first rod between at least two positions, a closed position where the sliding member closes said hook-shaped end, and an open position where the sliding member is away from the hook-shaped end. The sliding member is remotely operated by means of a handle sliding on the first rod and associated with said sliding member by means of a second rod.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a fishing vessel and a method of menhaden fishing. The fishing vessel comprises catamaran or multi-hulled type boat or ship used as a purse boat. The fishing vessel is outfitted with a jet propulsion drive system and also has various equipment necessary for handling the purse seine, such as with an articulated crane necessary to manipulate the seine or fishing net and partially lift it out of the water, a purse winch, and a tom winch. The fishing vessel can be transported by a steamer boat and once in the fishing area is launched or it can be navigated to the fishing grounds. Once the fish are caught, the fish are unloaded from the seine or fishing net using a vacuum transfer device and stored in a refrigerated storage area on the steamer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a three dimensional shaped body with a buoyant inducing element incorporated therein body and which is deployed in order to support the body upon a body of water. In one variant, the buoyant inducing element further includes a plurality of bladders deployable into an end-to-end perimeter extending arrangement relative to the body. In a further design, a pressurized tank is contained within the body and holds a volume of a compressed gas and in communication with the deployable bladders. In a further variant, the body includes upper and lower vertically displaceable halves, with the elevation of the upper half causing one way air inlet valves disposed within a bottom surface of the lower halve to fill an expanded interior defined between the halves, via vacuum inlet pressure acting upon the one way valves.

Abstract: There is provided an underwater barricade apparatus. The apparatus includes a plurality of weights, a float, and a second fiber line. The weights are connected with a first fiber line. The float floats on the water surface or underwater according to how the weights are laid underwater. The second fiber line has one end thereof connected to the weights or the first fiber line, and the other end thereof wound and connected to the float.

Abstract: The invention relates to an unmanned underwater vehicle having at least one sensor unit (7) which can be used to acquire sensor information (8) relating to objects in the area surrounding the underwater vehicle (1). The invention also relates to a method for operating the unmanned underwater vehicle (1). In order to sense structures and contours of objects under water as quickly and accurately as possible, the invention provides for the at least one sensor unit (7) to be arranged such that it can be moved in a tangential direction (12) of the underwater vehicle, that is to say tangentially with respect to the longitudinal axis (14) of the underwater vehicle (1) or an axis running parallel to the longitudinal axis, and can be positioned in the circumferential direction (12) by a positioning device (13) to which the sensor information (8) can be specified.

Abstract: A remotely controlled submersible with a circular profile. A shaft crosses the submersible at the center on the pitch axis that is fixed to the external shell holding the thrusters. From this shaft the framework of the submersible hangs with all of the essential components and any additional weight required gaining the desired buoyancy. A motor such as a servo motor is mounted to the framework and is coupled to a gear, sprocket or pulley that is fixed on the center shaft. When activated the motor rotates the shell of the submersible along with the thrusters to the desired pitch while the internal frame remains low. The design of the submersible external body in relation with the internal body allows the submersible to pitch and maintain stability with a fixed center of buoyancy and center of gravity.

Abstract: An adjustable gunnel pad may include a top portion comprising a top surface of a boat gunnel, a first leg portion comprising a first extension/retraction portion, and second leg portion comprising a second extension/retraction portion. The first leg portion and the second leg portion are connected via the top portion. In certain embodiments, the first and second extension/retraction portions may each comprise a motor, a tiered portion, and/or a pin-based portion.

Abstract: Various designs and arrangements of preferably tubular handle members are detachably mounted upon the swim platform of a boat for aiding swimmers to enter and/or exit from the water. In one embodiment the handles have an end, or ends, thereof slidably mountable within a tubular portion of a socket member that is preferably secured in a counter-sunk fashion in the swim platform. In a further embodiment handles are provided with an end lug for detachably mounting the handle to a mounting plate. When not in use, the handle members are slidably detached from the mounting members thereby providing an unencumbered surface on the swim platform.

Abstract: A flag connection assembly is provided for attaching a flag to a flag pole assembly, where the flag pole assembly includes a flag pole and a halyard, and the flag including at least two openings adjacent a linear edge. A pair of bridge straps are provided, each bridge strap including at least one loop and a loop-remote portion. The halyard includes shackles adapted to snap to the loop-remote portion of the bridge straps. The loops are constructed of flexible material collapsible for pulling through one of the openings, after which it is expandable for pulling the loop-remote portion through the loop to self-attach the bridge straps to the flag. Preferably, the bridge straps are made of a durable woven nylon or cloth and have a length permitting free flapping and movement of the flag in a breeze.

Abstract: A measuring gauge includes an indicator having a measuring shaft for engaging with a point. A main bar includes at least one pair of a first passage and a second passage intersecting with the first passage. The first and second passages have the same size and shape of cross sections. The measuring shaft is removably received in the first passage. Threaded bores are defined in the main bar and spaced from the first and second passages. A clamp is removably received in the second passage and retains the measuring shaft. Two legs are selectively and removably engaged with the main bar. Each leg slideably abuts the main bar. A shaper spindle adapter is selectively engaged with the main bar. Two knobs are engaged with two of the threaded bores and selectively fix the legs or the shaper spindle adapter to the main bar.

Abstract: An instrument lighting device configured in such a manner that even index marks disposed away from the light sources can achieve sufficient luminance using a reduced number of light sources. An instrument lighting device comprising: a pointer needle (4) mounted to a drive shaft (2) of an instrument body (3); a display panel (6) having index marks (5); a light source (7b) for lighting the index marks (5); a reflecting surface section (9) for applying the light from the light source (7b) to the display panel (6); and a reflecting wall section (10) for guiding the light from the light source (7b) toward the reflecting surface section (9).

Abstract: The invention provides a process for producing polycrystalline silicon, including introduction of a reaction gas containing a silicon-containing component and hydrogen by means of one or more nozzles into a reactor including at least one heated filament rod on which silicon is deposited, wherein an Archimedes number Arn which describes flow conditions in the reactor, as a function of the fill level FL which states the ratio of one rod volume to one empty reactor volume in percent, for a fill level FL of up to 5% is within the range limited at the lower end by the function Ar=2000×FL?0.6 and at the upper end by the function Ar=17 000×FL0.9, and at a fill level of greater than 5% is within a range from at least 750 to at most 4000.

Abstract: A method for preventing molten material breach in a crystal growth apparatus includes providing a chamber of the crystal growth apparatus which is coated with a ceramic material. The chamber can be coated on an interior surface to prevent damage to the chamber itself, which is made of steel, and to prevent steam explosions in the water-cooled chamber. Ceramic blanket layers also can be provided over the coated interior surface of the chamber. As a result, it is possible to produce high quality crystalline products while minimizing the hazards and costs in the event of a spill of molten material.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a film-forming apparatus and a film-forming method that can prolong the lifetime of heaters used under high temperature conditions in an epitaxial growth technique. An inert gas discharge portion supplies an inert gas into the space containing the heater, gas is then discharged through the gas discharge portion without influence on the semiconductor substrate during film formation. It is therefore possible to prevent the reaction gas entering into the space containing the high-temperature heaters. This makes it possible to prevent a reaction between hydrogen gas contained in the reaction gas and SiC constituting the heaters. Therefore, it is possible to prevent carbon used as a base material of the heaters from being exposed due to the decomposition of SiC and then reacting with hydrogen gas. This makes it possible to prolong the lifetime of the heaters.

Abstract: Engineered defects are reproduced in-situ with graphene via a combination of surface manipulation and epitaxial reproduction. A substrate surface that is lattice-matched to graphene is manipulated to create one or more non-planar features in the hexagonal crystal lattice. These non-planar features strain and asymmetrically distort the hexagonal crystal lattice of epitaxially deposited graphene to reproduce “in-situ” engineered defects with the graphene. These defects may be defects in the classic sense such as Stone-Wales defect pairs or blisters, ridges, ribbons and metacrystals. Nano or micron-scale structures such as planar waveguides, resonant cavities or electronic devices may be constructed from linear or closed arrays of these defects. Substrate manipulation and epitaxial reproduction allows for precise control of the number, density, arrangement and type of defects. The graphene may be removed and template reused to replicate the graphene and engineered defects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and system for epitaxial deposition of a Group III-V semiconductor material that includes gallium. The method includes reacting an amount of a gaseous Group III precursor having one or more gaseous gallium precursors as one reactant with an amount of a gaseous Group V component as another reactant in a reaction chamber; and supplying sufficient energy to the gaseous gallium precursor(s) prior to their reacting so that substantially all such precursors are in their monomer forms. The system includes sources of the reactants, a reaction chamber wherein the reactants combine to deposit Group III-V semiconductor material, and one or more heating structures for heating the gaseous Group III precursors prior to reacting to a temperature to decompose substantially all dimers, trimers or other molecular variations of such precursors into their component monomers.

Abstract: An apparatus for growth of uniform multi-component single crystals is provided. The single crystal material has at least three elements and has a diameter of at least 50 mm, a dislocation density of less than 100 cm?2 and a radial compositional variation of less than 1%.

Abstract: Organic-inorganic hybrid materials may be inorganic-based materials including more inorganic material than organic material. The organic-inorganic hybrid materials may include a backbone material, a release material, and a photoinitiator. The backbone material may be formed of an inorganic material, and at least one of the release material and the photoinitiator may be formed of an organic material. The backbone material may include a compound (e.g., an oxide or a nitride) containing at least one selected from the group consisting of Si, In, Zn, Al, and Ti. The release material may include at least one selected from the group consisting of alkyl (CnH2n+1), C, F, and Si.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming an asymmetrical encapsulant bead on a series of wire bonds electrically connecting a micro-electronic device to a series of conductors. The micro-electronic device has a planar active surface with functional elements. The apparatus includes: a tiltable table for supporting the micro-electronic device, the table being configured for tilting the planar active surface at a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal; and a jetter positioned above the tiltable structure for jetting drops of encapsulant material onto the series of wire bonds.

Abstract: Carriers for substrates and to methods for assembling the same in the field of vacuum deposition of thin films. In particular, a carrier for a substrate to be coated in a vacuum chamber includes a first frame comprising two vertical sections and two horizontal sections being dimensioned to surround the substrate; a second dimensioned to define an area of the substrate to be coated, and to cover at least a first part of the first frame to prevent the first part of the first frame from being coated when the second frame is mounted to the first frame. The second frame is detachably mounted to the first frame.

Abstract: A coating device includes a chamber, an evaporative source, a coating holder, and a supporting structure. The evaporative source is positioned at the bottom of the chamber. The coating holder is positioned at the top of the chamber and includes concentric annular parts with different diameters, and drive devices connected to the annular parts correspondingly. The drive devices are configured to move the annular parts along axial directions of the annular parts. Each annular part includes a bottom board defining receiving holes for receiving lenses. The supporting structure is positioned at the top of the chamber and supports the drive devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tape that includes a substrate having an adhesive layer applied thereto, and an edge coating applied to a masking edge of the tape. The substrate and the adhesive, together, define a first and a second masking edge of the tape. The edge coating includes a flocculating agent that is a polyvalent metal salt or an ionic polymer. The edge coating improves the ability of the tape to provide a sharp mask line after a paint, a varnish, a paint stripper, or other coating composition is applied to a surface where the tape is adhered.

Abstract: A paint booth is provided with a purifier. The purifier includes a water tank, pump, water cord formation mechanism, sludge removal mechanism, exhaust mechanism, and barrier member. The water cord formation mechanism includes a water case located in an upper part of a spray chamber. A large number of nozzles are formed in a bottom wall of the water case. Each nozzle includes a tubular portion, the inside diameter of which is reduced downward from an inlet, and a circular outlet. Water falling in straight lines from the outlet forms a large number of parallel water cords. Paint mist is collected as air containing the paint mist contacts the water cords. An exhaust chamber is formed on the back side of the barrier member.

Abstract: Printing of conductive layers on and/or in semiconductor materials using acoustic focusing to create a standing half-wave sound wave across a capillary. In response to the acoustic pressure, particles denser than the fluid in the capillary are driven to the node in the center of the capillary to concentrate metal particles within an organic solvent flowing through the capillary. Depositing the focused flow on a surface and/or substrate creates a line of metal particles that can be subsequently treated to create a conductive line. The concentrated metal particles are arranged in a stream of ink and subsequently deposited on a surface, creating a long pile of metal particles that are subsequently treated to form a conductive line for use in photovoltaic arrays.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for coating workpieces which are preferably made at least in sections of wood, wood materials, plastic or the like, comprising a radiation source for generating radiation, preferably a laser beam. The apparatus further comprises a unit (10) for applying the coating material to a surface of a workpiece, and a transmission device (2) for transmitting the radiation from the radiation source to the unit. The apparatus according to the invention is characterised in that the unit (10) can be moved actively and/or passively relative to the radiation source, and the transmission device has a conductor (12), preferably a fibre optic cable.

Abstract: A metering mechanism is configured for transferring measured doses of a granular material from a first location to a second location, and is particularly suited for metering source material in a vapor deposition apparatus. A receiver is disposed to receive the granular material from the first location. A discharge port is axially offset from an outlet of the receiver. A reciprocating delivery member having a passage defined therethrough is moved in a reciprocating path by a controllable drive device between a load position wherein the passage is aligned with the receiver outlet and a discharge position wherein the passage is aligned with the discharge port. The amount of granular material transferred from the first location to the second location is a function of the volume of the passage and the reciprocating rate of the delivery member.

Abstract: In an immersion lithography apparatus, the immersion liquid is supplied from a tank via a flow restrictor. The liquid held in the tank is maintained at a substantially constant height above the flow restrictor to ensure a constant flow of liquid.

Abstract: A sound insulation member is detachably attached to a bottom of a printer main body to shield a noise in the printer main body. The sound insulation member is detached from the printer main body when an option sheet feeding apparatus is added. When the sound insulation member is not detached from the printer main body in adding the option sheet feeding apparatus, the sound insulation member enters a recess that is provided on an upper surface of the option sheet feeding apparatus.

Abstract: A method for mass production of graphene and carbon tubes is presented. A carbon-containing gas (CCG) inside a set of thin gaps formed by an array of flat plates, or small multiple bores in a cylindrical shell, is maintained under free molecular conditions at all times. A train of intermittent light pulses of a tunable high power laser beam compatible with the CCG's major absorption bands is sent through the CCG inside the gaps, or bores, to cause dissociation of the carbon atoms from the CCG molecules in said molecules' one mean free path of flight and deposition of said atoms onto the adjacent solid surfaces (plate or bore walls) during each pulse, and after a pre-determined number of pulses to form a one-atom-thick layer of hexagonal lattice of carbon atoms. Said carbon atom layers on the flat plate surfaces are graphene, those on the shell bore walls carbon tubes. Large quantity and size, and predicted high quality of products are special features of this method.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrostatic projector (P1) comprising: an insulation body (1); a rotatably movable projection member (2); rotational driving means (7); high-voltage power supply means (26); conducting elements (2.1, 6, 22, 23); a detection device (40) for evaluating the rotation speed of the projection member (2), the detection device (40) including at least one target (41, 42) on a rotary component and a sensor (43) adapted for detecting the or each target. The projector (P1) further includes at least one insulating wall (50) that defines a housing (51) surrounding the sensor (43) for insulating the entire sensor (43) from the conducting elements (2.1, 6, 22, 23). The sensor (43) is separated from the space (V) scanned by the rotating target (41, 42) by an essentially axial detection distance (H).

Abstract: A film deposition device includes a conveyor of a strip of substrate in a conveying direction, a film deposition electrode disposed so as to face the substrate, a counter electrode disposed at an opposite side of the film deposition electrode, gas supplier of film deposition gases and a grounded shield disposed in a planar direction of the substrate so as to surround the film deposition electrode. An upstream end portion of the film deposition electrode in the conveying direction is closer to the substrate than an upstream end portion of the grounded shield in the conveying direction corresponding to the upstream end portion of the film deposition electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotation/revolution type vapor phase growth apparatus capable of increasing the area of a semiconductor thin film that can be vapor-phase grown at a time, without upsizing a susceptor or the like. The vapor phase growth apparatus is a horizontal vapor phase growth apparatus having a rotation/revolution mechanism and includes a bearing member 13 provided in a circular opening formed on a disk-shaped susceptor 12, a soaking plate 14 mounted rotatably on the bearing member, an external gear member 15 mounted on the soaking plate, a ring-shaped fixed internal gear member 17 including an internal gear engaged with the external gear member, a heating unit 19 for heating a substrate 18 retained on the external gear member from a backside of the susceptor, and a flow channel 20 for guiding a raw material gas in a direction parallel to a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A crucible includes a body, an ejector and a drive member. The body has a receptacle for receiving coating material, and a bottom in the receptacle. The bottom has an ejector hole communicating with the receptacle. The ejector is positioned below the receptacle and received in the ejector hole. The drive member has a drive shaft coupled to the ejector. The drive member is configured for driving the ejector to move toward or away from the receptacle along a central axis of the ejector hole so that the coating material can be moved up or down in the receptacle.

Abstract: A gravity poultry feeder includes feeding ports designed to eliminate feed waste and contamination. In addition, the present invention provides a gravity poultry feeder that prevents bird droppings from being deposited in either the feeding area or feed reservoir. The feeder for poultry includes a reservoir, a plurality of feeding ports placed near the bottom end of the reservoir, and a baffled feed port connected to each feeding port. The bottom end of the reservoir includes a raised center.

Abstract: A directional feeder for fish and game comprising a housing having a gate below an opening in a feed hopper and above a substantially horizontally aligned auger. The gate has a feed opening through which the feed pellets are passed from the feed hopper to the auger. The auger directs the feed pellets to a chute, where the feed pellets are gravity feed to a paddle wheel for dispersion. The paddle wheel has a plurality of radially projecting blades in close proximity to an inside wall of the housing to scoop the entering feed pellets and accelerate the pellets along the inside wall of the housing until an exit port is reached. When the accelerated feed pellets reach the exit port of the direction feeder, the feed pellets' inertia carries them out the exit port for dispersion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for aquaculturing marine life forms such as coral utilizing a rotating tray that exposes the marine life forms to variable water flow conditions during each revolution of the tray.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for encouraging a citizen-based effort to collect and compile scientifically-valid biological information utilizing the popular appeal of camera-equipped birdhouses integrated with an electronic apparatus that collects biological and environmental data in a controlled and repeatable fashion suitable for contribution to a centralized database. The apparatus is used to monitor a wildlife nest, den or roost. The apparatus comprises a birdhouse with an electronic circuit for controlling an image sensor, motion detector, light detector and means of communicating with an Internet-connected computer or handheld device.

Abstract: An apparatus for a nest box includes an outer box for establishing a nesting enclosure. The outer box is molded from a plastic material impregnated with a heat-reflective pigment. The outer box includes a generally rectangular shape with an open end, a closed end, sides, a top and a bottom. The sides have a plurality of vent holes. The bottom has a plurality of drain holes. The top has vent slots. An inner liner is contained within the outer box with an air space between the inner liner and the outer box. The inner liner includes an open end, a closed end, sides and a bottom. The sides have a plurality of vent holes. The top has a plurality of vent holes. The bottom has a plurality of drain holes. A radiant barrier foil is joined to an interior surface of the outer box. A faceplate covers the open end.

Abstract: An edible bird's nests production facility, for use in creating and harvesting edible bird's nests. A plurality of arrangement of swiftlet's nesting substrates configured to maximize efficiency, productivity and high net worth value of the edible nests products created. The facility includes mechanized equipment and apparatus for harvesting swiftlet's edible nests at great heights; carriage of goods and equipment in swiftlets farming houses; safe and efficient collection of nests.

Abstract: A livestock feeding station includes an entrance raceway, an exit raceway arranged at an angle relative to the entrance raceway, and a feeder located at an intersection between the entrance and exit raceways. A feed dispensing mechanism selectively dispenses an allotted amount of feed into the feeder. A scale assembly having a platform located in the entrance raceway is used to individually weigh animals within the feeding station. The scale assembly includes a hinged scale platform to allow for easy cleaning, and a cantilevered scale platform extension that extends past an end of the entrance raceway and the feeder to provide a weighing platform assembly that continues to hold an entire animal during normal feeding functions. The scale assembly also includes a basket assembly construction to ensure that an accurate weight measurement can be made even if an animal is leaning against a back or front side of the station.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system for applying disinfectant to the teats of a dairy livestock includes a carriage mounted on a track, the carriage operable to translate laterally along the track. The system further includes a robotic arm including a first member pivotally attached to the carriage such that the first member may rotate about a point of attachment to the carriage, a second member pivotally attached to the first member such that the second member may rotate about a point of attachment to the first member, and a spray tool member pivotally attached to the second member such that the spray tool member may rotate about a point of attachment to the second member. The robotic arm further includes a spray tool attached to the spray tool member.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a controller operable to access an image signal generated by a camera. The accessed image signal corresponds to one or more features of the rear of a dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine positions of each of the hind legs of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal. The controller is further operable to determine a position of an udder of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal and the determined positions of the hind legs of the dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine, based on the image signal and the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock, a spray position from which a spray tool may apply disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock.

Abstract: A bathing tub for pets includes a basin with lateral wings projecting from opposite sides. The wings are useful as handles and work surfaces, and engage the rim of a sink into which the tub is placed to prevent the tub from tipping. One or more interchangeable elements can be snapped into the center of the basin to construct a mound assembly in the center of the basin of the proper height for a particular animal; the mound height can be changed, by adding or removing elements, for other animals. While being bathed, the pet stands in the basin with its feet straddling the mound; this prevents the pet from sitting or lying down in the tub. Restraining straps may be applied through slots in the tub to keep the animal in a correct position.

Abstract: A molded decorative yard stake having a basin for containing an animal attractant and a cover removeably locking in place over, and sufficiently spaced from, the basin to permit gradual aerosolization of the animal attractant.

Abstract: A device provides positive reinforcement and treats for a domesticated animal urinating in a predetermined location. The positive reinforcement includes a message from the owner. A treat is exposed after the owner's message is played to further reward the animal. Absorbent paper is used at the predetermined location for collecting the urine and activating the voice and treat bowl. After a preset time, the used absorbent paper is removed and new absorbent paper is provided automatically. Another version includes a device that uses a single sheet of absorbent paper.

Abstract: A non powered, canine barking suppression device that can rapidly altering a dog's behavior so as to visibly reduce anxiousness and unwanted barking. The device subjects the dog to random vibrations and audible tones generated by an enclosed tuning fork that is worn around the dog's neck. The tuning forks when struck, emit a selected frequency selected for a specific purpose and or specific breed of canine. This frequency lies between 0 and 200,000 Hz, which is the range of sound that has been shown that most canines can hear. Since it is non powered it is not prone to failure in wet or cold environments, is durable and inexpensive. The device has claims of additional therapeutic properties and the general physical structure has applications elsewhere, although the preferred embodiment and best mode are directed to stopping unnecessary barking.

Abstract: A non powered, canine barking suppression device that can rapidly altering a dog's behavior so as to visibly reduce anxiousness and unwanted barking. The device subjects the dog to random vibrations and audible tones generated by an enclosed tuning fork that is worn around the dog's neck. The tuning forks when struck, emit a selected frequency selected for a specific purpose and or specific breed of canine. This frequency lies between 0 and 200,000 Hz, which is the range of sound that has been shown that most canines can hear. Since it is non powered it is not prone to failure in wet or cold environments, is durable and inexpensive. The device has claims of additional therapeutic properties and the general physical structure has applications elsewhere, although the preferred embodiment and best mode are directed to stopping unnecessary barking.