Class 119/220 - Electric type

Subclass of Class 119 - Animal husbandry
Definition: Subject matter wherein electricity is used, for example,
No. of patents: 32
Last issue date: 08/19/2008

Number	Title	Issue Date
7412944	Shark repelling field generating cord 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. ...	08/19/2008
7302905	Shark repellent system A shark repellent system for repelling sharks away from an individual while boating. The shark repellent system includes an attachable magnet and a transmitter unit that emits sound waves at a frequency undesirable to sharks. The transmitter unit is contained in a w...	12/04/2007
7270083	Shark repelling device A device (10) for repelling selected aquatic creatures, such as sharks. The device consists of an electromagnetic field generator (21, 30) for generating an electromagnetic field (50) that repels sharks and is supported by a buoyant device (2...	09/18/2007
7238075	Personal water activity apparatus with variable light display for protection against sharks and other water-borne predators Apparatus for protecting users of surfboards, kayaks and other personal water activity apparatus against sharks and other water-borne predators is provided. A plurality of lights is provided on the bottom and side surfaces of the personal water activity apparatus. T...	07/03/2007
7233829	Electric field shark repellent wet suit An article of clothing for use in water includes an electroactive material integrated into the clothing, at least one electrode integrated into the clothing and wherein the electroactive material is adapted to release electrical impulses into the water. A method of ...	06/19/2007
7174668	Electrical control device for marine animals A control device for marine animals comprises an electrical device that applies an electrical voltage directly to a marine animal in order to shock the marine animal, for control thereof. The device preferably comprises a pole or rod having electrical prongs at one ...	02/13/2007
7037153	Surfboard shark repellent system A surfboard shark repellent system for repelling sharks away from an individual while surfing. The surfboard shark repellent system includes an attachable magnet and a transmitter unit that emits sound waves at a frequency undesirable to sharks. The transmitter unit...	05/02/2006
6999379	Personal protective device and method of using the same A marine and land transmission detraction and deterrence device designed to protect swimmers, scuba divers, surfers, hikers, hunters, campers and other individuals engaged in water and/or land activities from attacks by sharks as well as from attacks from other mari...	02/14/2006
6978734	Electric fish barrier for water intakes at varying depths An electric fish barrier for deterring fish from entering a water intake in a reservoir or along a waterway has a set of conductive members at a first voltage potential and a second set of conductive members at a second voltage potential. The conductive members are ...	12/27/2005
6917294	Electronically monitored fish farm net and method A fish farming net having conductive wires integrated into the filaments of the net. The conductive wires are arranged in circuits, each of said circuits defining a field connected to an electronic apparatus that monitors a certain electrical parameter of the field....	07/12/2005
6880485	System and method for controlling fish flow with jet device A system and method for controlling the flow of fish. The system includes a vessel containing water and having an exit aperture. The system also includes a sensor configured to sense a first fish moving through the exit aperture. In addition, the system includes a j...	04/19/2005
6837182	Apparatus for controlling aquatic creatures The present invention provides an apparatus for controlling aquatic creatures in a body of water. The apparatus comprises a power supply, a solar conversion system, two electrodes, a controllable switch unit and a control system. In operation, this apparatus generat...	01/04/2005
6606963	Shark repellent system A shark repellent system for repelling sharks away from an individual during a water activity. The shark repellent system includes a band member and a transmitter unit attached to the band member that transmits underwater sound waves at a frequency undesi...	08/19/2003
6357389	Control system for enhancing fish survivability in a hydroelectric power generation installation A system for controlling a hydroelectric power production facility includes sensors for detecting the presence of fish adjacent to the facility. A controller linked to the sensors controls the orientation of control surfaces associated with a turbine/gene...	03/19/2002
6357390	Electric screen device An electric screen device for preventing creatures from intruding into a water channel, which comprises a pair of opposed electrode assemblies disposed on opposite sides of a water intake channel, and a dc pulse applying device 13 for applying dc pulses b...	03/19/2002
6170436	By-catch reduction acoustic device Acoustic devices, attached to fishing nets, reduce or avoid by-catch of marine animals during fishing operations. The acoustic devices emit a deterrent signal to a particular marine animal on actuation by the approach of the animal. At least one of the de...	01/09/2001
6058763	Apparatus and method for automated biomonitoring of water quality An automated biomonitoring system for monitoring water quality includes an exposure chamber for housing an aquatic organism having ventilatory behavior and body movement sensitive to water quality. Electrodes sense electrical signals produced by the organ...	05/09/2000
6038494	Control system for enhancing fish survivability in a hydroelectric power generation installation A system for controlling a hydroelectric power production facility includes sensors for detecting the presence of fish adjacent to the facility. A controller linked to the sensors controls the orientation of control surfaces associated with a turbine/gene...	03/14/2000
5818354	Animal monitoring system An animal collar with a pair of sensors for detecting the heartrate and temperature of the animal, an encoder for encoding the information for a specific animal, and a radio frequency transmitter for relaying the information to a receiver contained within...	10/06/1998
5566643	Control of sharks A method and apparatus for controlling aquatic animals, particularly sharks. Electrodes are immersed in a body of water and an electric field is created between the electrodes by applying electrical pulses thereto. The pulses may have a duration of betwee...	10/22/1996
5551377	Apparatus and method for electroanesthetizing fish An electrically insulated water containable member has a first electrode and a pair of second electrodes bracketing the first electrode. A source of electric power is connected across the first electrode and each electrode of the pair of second electrodes...	09/03/1996
5460123	Electroshock repulsion of waterfowl, aquatic animals, and small mammals The present invention comprises apparatus designed to repel, but not injure, warm-blooded aquatic life from a specific aquatic region in an energy-efficient manner. A potential gradient is turned on and maintained between sets of immersed electrodes in re...	10/24/1995
5448968	Infraacoustic/electric fish fence An immaterial fish fence is based on a combination of low frequency mechanical vibrations and synchronously modulated electric fields, where fish approaching the fence will be given at the same time fear reactions and directional information by mechanical...	09/12/1995
5445111	Electrified fish barriers A variety of electrified fish barriers are suitable for diverting fish from protected structures, e.g. pump intakes. Most take the form of linear curtain arrays (i.e. arrays of fixedly spaced-apart vertical elements). Many are characterized by the use of ...	08/29/1995
5341764	Electric fish barrier A waterway, interconnecting two bodies of water, has a centrally mounted first electrode and a pair of grounded second electrodes bracketing the first electrode. A source of alternating current electric power is connected across the first electrode and th...	08/30/1994
5327854	Electric fish shocking devices using programmable output waveforms An electrofishing method and apparatus employs programmable hardware to generate output waveforms that will stun or alter the behavior of fish while minimizing the harm done to the fish. By programming a variety of instructions into the programmable hardw...	07/12/1994
5305711	Tank for electroanesthetizing fish Anode and cathode electrodes are placed at the upstream downstream ends of an elongated tank containing fish to be electroanesthetized by applying an electric signal to the electrodes to create an electric field within the tank sufficient to induce petit ...	04/26/1994
4825810	Electric barrier for fish A fish barrier to prevent passage there past of fish is established by applying alternating asymmetrical pulses across water immersed anode and cathode electrodes, where the cathode electrode represents the barrier. A higher voltage negative pulse produce...	05/02/1989
4750451	Fish repelling apparatus using a plurality of series connected pulse generators to produce an optimized electric field An electric barrier for discouraging the passage of fishes through a natural or artificial waterway, or for repelling fishes from the vicinity of an underwater structure in a waterway. A submerged electrode array is provided for electrifying at least a po...	06/14/1988
4593648	Electric fish-repelling device An electric fish-scaring device for water inlet and extraction structures contains several main and counter-electrodes below the surface of the water and which are connected to a voltage supply unit. To monitor operation, at least one simulator electrode ...	06/10/1986
4580525	Electrical fish chasing device An electric fish-scaring device for water inlet and discharge plants includes electrodes positioned below the surface of the water and connected to a voltage supply unit. To enable the device to operate effectively in scaring away fish of different respec...	04/08/1986
4211980	Method of creating an electric field for shark repellent Method for repelling sharks and the like by creating an electric field containing a zone about an anode and/or cathode electrodes submersed in salt water. A voltage gradient of sufficient magnitude to overstimulate the nervous system of a shark has been f...	07/08/1980

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