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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8181608 | Leg-attached animal management device A leg-mounted pouch and coil-up leash that allows hands-free managing of a dog or other animal. A leg pouch can contain a bottom opening through which the leash can be threaded to the animal or a removable leash coil otherwise attached or a separate leg brace remova... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8181607 | Animal training device and method of controlling the same 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 stim... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8156901 | Pet restraint system A pet restraint system includes a collar having first and second ends and a fastener to selectively secure the first and second collar ends about a pet. A radio transmitter is coupled to the collar that emits a signal at a predetermined frequency. The system include... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8020522 | Circuit and method for checking the impedance of electrodes and for controlling the intensity of an electric stimulus A remote receiving circuit for providing and controlling an electric stimulus applied to an animal including an electronic switch powered by a battery in series on a primary of a high-voltage transformer and whose on/off state can be modified by control pulses to cr... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8011327 | Variable voltage electronic pet training apparatus A variable voltage electronic pet training apparatus. The variable voltage electronic pet training apparatus controls the intensity of the stimulation by the controlling the voltage level present at the primary side of the transformer while maintaining a fixed signa... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7861676 | Training guidance system for canines, felines, or other animals 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 camera... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7845311 | Animal training device having pair of collapsible electrodes and electronic whistle and method of controlling the same Disclosed herein is an animal training device having a pair of collapsible electrodes and an electronic whistle, which includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes an electrode collapse switch for generating a signal used to collapse or erect the ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7814865 | Device for training and locating an animal Described is an animal training/locating device including an animal training feature, an animal locating feature, and a transmitting device for communicating with the animal training feature and the animal locating feature independently. The training device and the ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7610879 | Wireless identity tracing system for tracing animals and food products An animal electronic data collecting device is disclosed which includes a radio transmitter and a radio receiver, a processor for controlling operation of the device, and memory for storing information including a first identifier associated with the device. The pro... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7559291 | Method and apparatus for adjusting the correction level of an animal training receiver A receiver for an animal training collar which includes a receiver housing with a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal each accessible from an outside of the receiver housing. A pair of electrodes is connected to the first electrode terminal and ... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7434541 | Training guidance system for canines, felines, or other animals 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 camera... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7424867 | Camera system for canines, felines, or other animals 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 camera... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7421979 | Electronic fence capable of guiding animals to return An electronic fence system capable of guiding animals under training to return to a predetermined restricted area. The electronic fence generates electric shocks as the animals attempt to leave the predetermined restricted area and restrains the electrical shock whe... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7409924 | Training, management, and/or entertainment system for canines, felines, or other animals 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 camera... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7380435 | Lab animal tracker and deterministic shocker A deterministic shocker holds a test animal within an enclosure on a grid floor of electrodes such that a controller places a small current across each electrode and measures the electrical resistance of each electrode. The electrode with the lowest resistance stron... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377234 | Portable animal tracking system A portable animal tracking system. The portable animal tracking system provides two-way communication between a first unit carried by an operator and a second unit carried by an animal. The first unit allows an operator to issue warnings or corrections to an animal ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7360505 | Rising stimulation modification An animal behavior modification apparatus including a stimulation device for applying a stimulation having a current stimulation level associated with one of a plurality of stimulation levels including a minimum level. The stimulation device including control logic ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7334541 | Animal behavior shaping device A device for shaping the behavior of an animal using a behavior marking and reward delivery system is provided. The compact behavior shaping device includes a battery, a trigger assembly, a receiver, a spring assembly, and a bore assembly, and is capable of storing ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7328671 | System and method for computer-controlled animal toy 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 camera... | 02/12/2008 |
| RE39931 | Method of controlling operation of animal training device A method of controlling the operation of an animal training device which is worn around the neck of an animal to apply at least one of an impulse wave and vibration to the animal. Upon pushing a first function switch under the condition that a security code number i... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7296540 | Insulated probe device Described is an insulated probe device of adjustable axial 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-c... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7292422 | Occupancy-based circuit breaker control A method and occupancy-based control device in a trip unit of a main circuit breaker, with the circuit breaker coupled to an electrical distribution system including at least one feeder circuit breaker and a load circuit. The occupancy-based control device comprises... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7278376 | Method of transmitting a signal for controlling an animal 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. ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267082 | Animal collar An electronic animal collar designed to reduce the load applied to the animal=s neck by one or more stimulating electrodes or sensors that extend from or through an inside surface of the collar housing into the skin of the animal during use, and to permit the collar... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249572 | Seal for pet collar antenna An antenna mounting for an animal collar including an O-ring and associated retainer disposed in an opening through the housing of a radio frequency receiver. The O-ring is compressed into multiple sealing locations between the circumference of the antenna and its s... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243617 | Animal collar An electronic animal collar designed to reduce the load applied to the animal's neck by one or more stimulating electrodes or sensors that extend from or through an inside surface of the collar housing into the skin of the animal during use, and to permit the collar... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7234421 | Animal data gathering method and device An animal data gathering device comprise: a radio transmitter and receiver, a processor for controlling the operation of the device, and memory for storing, information including a first unique identifier associated with the device, wherein the processor is arranged... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7198009 | Frequency spectrum capture and compare technique for valid bark detection An electronic apparatus (1) supported against a dog's skin to control vocalizing by the dog electronically converts the vocalizing into a sequence of signals representing frequencies of the vocalizing, and operates a controller to determine if each measured f... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198010 | Lost animal retrieving method A method and system for retrieving a lost animal and rewarding a location such as an animal shelter for successful retrieval of the lost animal is provided. An animal owner subscribes to the system, providing subscriber information and identifying data of his animal... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7187291 | Control system and method for remote launchers A remotely controlled device (3) for controlling a remotely controlled launcher for dog training includes receiving circuitry (26,27) for receiving control information signals from a remote transmitter (2), controller (40) coupled to rece... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7174855 | Rising stimulation modification A method of modifying the behavior of an animal including the steps of increasing a stimulation level of a stimulation device in stimulating contact with the animal, the stimulation level associated with one of a plurality of levels, the plurality of levels includin... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7160566 | Food surface sanitation tunnel This invention is a modular, adjustable, easy to maintain, portable or fixed food sanitation tunnel, comprising an enclosing means for subjecting food to sanitizers including UV light, ozone, hydroperoxides, superoxides and hydroxyl radicals, and a method for using ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7143719 | Pet treat dispenser assembly with clicker An improved pet treat dispenser assembly is provided with a canister for holding pet treats, a dispenser slidably mounted in the canister for dispensing treats, and a clicker on the canister to attract a pet's attention following desired behavior. The canister inclu... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7126475 | Electronic fence transmitter for self-adjusting the receiving distance An electronic fence transmitter for self-adjusting the receiving distance is comprised of a fence wire buried in a yard, a voltage detector that is connected in series to the fence wire and a comparator for comparing the detected voltage of the voltage detector with... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7117822 | Method and apparatus for communicating a randomized signal 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. ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7114466 | Animal control device An animal control device for prohibiting animal access to or egress from a desired area. The transmitter comprises a flexible transmitter strip and strip extensions that are designed to be physically unobtrusive. The strip further comprises on/off switch, frequency ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111586 | Intensity variation device for training animals An apparatus for an animal training device including audible and electrical stimulation. A transmitting unit provides control signals to a receiving unit, which includes a receiver, a processor, and a switch connected to a transformer and electrodes. The processor p... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7096825 | Bird launcher for hunt training A bird launcher for hunt training with a door through which a bird is placed in a guide belt in an interior of a housing substantially eliminates injury to the bird. An elastic spring mounted at one end of an operating rod substantially eliminates inadvertent moveme... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7088251 | Mole detector A mole or animal detector includes apparatus for placement over a portion of a soil surface overlaying a portion of a mole tunnel, including a detector or sensor and circuitry for detecting movement of the portion of the soil surface indicative of passage of a mole ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081821 | Electronic fence system and controlling method thereof An electronic fence system comprises a fence wire which radiates a radio signal for defining a boundary; a transmitter electrically connected to the fence wire and transmitting a boundary radio signal including a mode selection signal; and a receiver attached to the... | 07/25/2006 |
