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Mouse device with a built-in printer
A mouse device for use as an input device of a computer is provided that includes a housing in which recording paper is loadable, and a printer unit provided within the housing for printing on the recording paper print information received from the computer.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7387087 | Animal training apparatus An animal training apparatus is comprised of a leash connector attached to a chest portion of a harness. The harness is arranged to prevent the leash connector from shifting to the back of the animal. The harness is preferably comprised of a chest strap for position... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7343879 | Rising stimulation modification A method of altering a stimulation level of an animal behavior modification device including the steps of detecting compliant behavior of the animal and reducing a stimulation level an incremental amount between a current stimulation level and a minimum level depend... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7219620 | Timed food-filled toy dispenser A dispensing system (200) for chewable pet toys (100) contains multiple toys and dispenses them at intervals determined by one or more modes of operation. A display (220) and keypad (400) are used to enter programming data into the memory... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7198008 | Device for the training of scent discriminating detector dogs The Scent-A-Wheel device consists of several different parts connected together to form a device that acts like a carousel. The device consists of a hub (ball bearing or axle design), arms attached to the hub (“spokes”), a two-piece, adjustable shaft to support ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7146935 | Animal training method A method for training an animal to proceed through an enclosure begins with the act of providing a generally clear or translucent enclosure having a first end, which serves as an entrance and a second end, which serves as an exit. A trainer encourages the animal to ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 6860240 | Method for pet training device The pet training device comprises a handheld wireless command module, a wireless receiver module connected to an adjustable collar assembly. The wireless command module is used to select a stimulation mode, stimulation duration, and a stimulation intensity level thr... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6782847 | Automated surveillance monitor of non-humans in real time A system for non human animal-based surveillance including a non-human animal-borne, non-human animal noise sensor, and a non-human animal noise analyzer operative to receive sensed non-human animal noises, to determine at least partially therefrom whether an alarm ... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6694916 | Timed food-filled toy dispenser A dispensing system (200) for chewable pet toys (100) contains multiple toys and dispenses them at intervals determined by one or more modes of operation. A display (220) and keypad (400) are used to enter programming data into the memory of a microproces... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6668760 | Spray control anti-bark collar An apparatus for controlling the barking of a dog through application of a spray deterrent, or spray control bark collar. The spray control bark collar administers a dose of a pressurized substance in response to the barking of the dog. The spray control ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6591786 | Device and method for safely inserting an electronic device in an ear of a four-legged non-human trained animal The invention discloses a system, device, and method for covert, wireless communication between a human handler and a trained animal. A small receiving unit is placed in a cured material which has conformed to the contours of a trained animal's inner ear ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6531145 | Animal attractant, repellant and training scent product and method A method for luring animals, repelling animals and training animals and a product used therewith comprising microporous beads having animal attractant scents, animal repellant scents and animal training scents, respectively, imbibed within the beads. The ... | 03/11/2003 |
| 6425350 | Training method and apparatus for training and using dogs in the detection of contaminants There exists a wide variety of strains of fungi and bacteria that can cause allergic and sometimes fatal reactions to humans who are exposed to these strains. Many of these contaminant strains exist and grow in buildings, structures and transportation sou... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6311645 | Animal training method and apparatus A humane, pain-free method of animal training includes interrupting the animal's vision to deliver a training stimulus. A lens having an electro-optic shutter is placed within the animal's field of vision. The shutter is open and does not obstruct or inte... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6055940 | Animal sorting tool with poking tip An animal sorting tool with poking tip for humanely sorting and herding animals. The animal sorting tool with poking tip includes a housing with first and second ends, a pair of lateral sides extending between the ends, and a pair of panels. The ends, lat... | 05/02/2000 |
| 5983839 | Device for controlling bulling and riding traits in cattle A device for repelling potentially bulling cattle is described. This invention addresses the problem of the mounting and/or riding of confined animals by other cattle confined in the same pen by providing a permeable container which holds a pungent smelli... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5911197 | Canine training device A canine training device protects a helper's hand and arm while training a dog to bite and hold the arm of a human. The canine training device includes a sleeve which fits over the helper's arm and is shaped to correspond to the shape of the helper's fore... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5845984 | Feline repellant device A device for repelling cats from areas where their presence is unwanted comprised a tranparent clylindrical shaped canister capable of light transmission therethrough which can optionally be mounted upon a center support having various attachments thereto... | 12/08/1998 |
| 5809939 | Positive reinforcement bit assembly A positive reinforcement bridle bit is described that is useful for training an animal, for example, a horse. Dispensing, at will, a pleasant tasting fluid therefrom, permits the immediate reward of the animal for performing a desired behavior or calming ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5799616 | Animal interaction method A method for a person to interact with an animal has been invented which includes a person throwing a plate on which at least one item is releasably mounted, retrieving the plate by the animal for the person, releasing of the at least one item from the pl... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5706762 | Retrieving device for training dogs A training device in the form of a retrieving dummy having a life-like appearance and texture. The device is durable in the course of repeated, rigorous, and demanding use, and is configured to encourage and train the dog to grasp the device in the proper... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5566645 | Animal training method and apparatus A method for animal training. More specifically, this invention provides a method for rapidly and effectively training horses and other animals by facilitating the delivery of a primary reinforcement reward substance to the animal simultaneously with, or ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5494001 | Canine lavatory facility A canine lavatory of modular construction for effective toilet training and continued use. A suitable site is selected and the dog is trained to relieve itself at-the site (typical training for a dog) and the lavatory enclosure is gradually built therearo... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5494002 | Animal training device An animal training device comprises an elongate body having opposite ends and retaining rings proximate each end to couple the body to a conventional leash. A trigger extends laterally from the body to contact the leash. The trigger is responsive to a for... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5483924 | Device for training a bird in a cage A device that automatically repeats a prerecorded message for training a bird to mimic the message. The device is sized such that it may be attached to a bird cage by adjustable clips. The device electronically records and stores a message spoken by the u... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5474033 | Animal teaching/amusement device A device for amusing animals and teaching animals not to chew on undesirable objects such a furniture and clothing comprises a chewing device suspended from the neck of the animal. The animal will choose the suspended device to chew. The chewing device ma... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5415131 | Pheromone containing animal litter preparations An improved animal litter preparation is provided for attracting a household domesticated animal and for absorbing liquids and liquid-containing waste released by the attracted animal. The litter preparation comprises a plurality of preformed and nontoxic... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5392735 | Marine mammal communication device An innovative communication device and learning tool that enables marine mammals, such as dolphins, to communicate with humans and with each other. The communication device includes a keyboard having a plurality of hollow keys. Each key includes a switch ... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5383426 | Non-choking strain-reducing dog harness A dog harness has a collar having a front ring and at least one ring located at its free ends. A releasable buckle functions to releasably couple the collar free ends. A cord passes through the front ring and forms a pair of loops for disposition in the f... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5370083 | Leash-controllable dog harness A leash controllable harness adapted to inhibit a dog wearing the harness from straining against the leash held by an individual walking the dog, the harness inducing the dog to come to a halt or to walk at a pace acceptable to the leash holder. The harne... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5359964 | Leash-controllable dog harness A leash-controllable dog harness adapted to inhibit a dog from straining against a leash held by an individual walking the dog, the harness inducing the dog to come to a halt or to walk at a pace acceptable to the leash holder. The harness is composed of ... | 11/01/1994 |
| 5351653 | Animal training method using positive and negative audio stimuli A method for training an animal capable of learning to associate a consistent positive audio tone with pleasant feelings. The method includes a consistent positive audio tone capable of being sensed by the animal without startling the animal, and a consis... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5303677 | Pet entrance pager A pet entrance pager in the form of a channel like member designed to be fitted over the vertical edge of a door and held tightly against the sides by a non-skid material. The rear of the channel is fitted with an alarm assembly activated by a cover plate... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5252958 | Method and apparatus for interspecies communication A method and apparatus is provided by which human and dolphin participants may actively progress towards a mutually understandable meaningful communication system. The apparatus includes a three dimensional grid matrix having X and Y electrode wires stack... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5226386 | Absorbent urine detector for training animals The training device of the present invention is worn by a dog or other small quadruped and sounds an audio alarm when the animal urinates. This device includes a flexible absorbent panel assembly, a saddle assembly, a back strap assembly, and a front stra... | 07/13/1993 |
| 5205238 | Method and apparatus for inducing controlled stressed behavior in animals, such as enhanced eating, drinking, mating, maternal or the like behavior A pressure-applying apparatus and method for using the apparatus to induce controlled stressed behavior in animals, such as enhanced eating, drinking, mating, or the like behavior. The apparatus includes a mechanism for mounting the apparatus on a body pa... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5203279 | Puppy training device An apparatus and method for developing and improving the general character, ability and trainability of a young dog between the ages of three to twelve weeks. The apparatus comprising a deck securely attached atop a base having rocking members. When at re... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5176105 | Fur grooming apparatus A fur grooming apparatus includes a base portion (12) and a twisted wire (14) operatively connected to the base portion (12). Brush bristles are retained by and extend radially outwardly from the spiral twist of the wire (14) for brushing a live animal as... | 01/05/1993 |
| 5168831 | Tacky-surface animal repeller A sheet of flexible transparent material that is coated on both sides with non-permanent adhesives. The coating on one side is designed to adhere to typical coverings, such as tile and carpet, and yet be easily removable at will. The coating on the other ... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5038717 | Device for training retriever dogs A device for retaining a training object in a dog's mouth and a method for its use for training a dog to carry an object such as a small game animal or bird. An adjustable halter fits about the dog's head and includes retainer straps extending on each sid... | 08/13/1991 |
