US3713580A
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Animal control means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-14
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1990-07-14
Abstract
Abstract An animal control means consisting of a unit incorporating a mechanism capable of actuating an electric fence and a mechanism for use as an animal prodder. The control means is incorporated into a substantially cylindrical, small and portable container with the electric fence actuating mechanism at one end and the animal prodder mechanism at the other end. Both ends have switching mechanisms which are in circuit with a battery and a pulse generating unit. The electric fence mechanism has a normally outwardly urged shaft to which fence wire may be attached and the animal prodder at least one inwardly urged pin member, both being urged to their positions of rest by springs. Furthermore, they are located within insulated casings and are associated therein with switch mechanisms, such that pressure being applied to the shaft or pin, against the urging of the spring, will cause the shaft or pin to slide within the casing and to actuate the switch mechanisms and to thereby become electrified, thereby electrifying fence wire attached to the electric fence end of the unit or an animal touched with the pin of the animal prodder end of the unit. The unit is also capable of being operated by a manual switch.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mickleson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:38
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05C; H05C1/00; H05C1/04; H05C1/06; B; B68; B68B; B68B11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
278 words
An animal control device comprising: a container having first and second ends and a hollow mid-section; pin means slidably mounted in said container and projecting out of said first end thereof; first spring means for urging said pin means outwardly of said container; a source of electrical potential in said container; first switch means in said container and connected in a first circuit with said pin means and said source of electrical potential and completing said first circuit when said pin means is brought into contact with an animal to energize said pin means in response to inward movement thereof; a first connector at said second end of said container adapted for attachment to a fence wire and including a shaft extending inwardly of said container and mounted therein for motion axially of said shaft; a second spring within said container urging said shaft inwardly of said container; a second switch mounted in said container engaged by said shaft and connected in a second circuit with said shaft and said source of electrical potential and completing said second circuit when said shaft is pulled away from said container to energize said shaft in response to outward movement thereof; a first insulating cap attached to said second end of said container and enclosing said first connector; and a second cap provided with a second fence connector adapted to be attached to said first end of said container to cover said pin means, whereby said device may alternatively be used to electrify a fence when said first cap is removed from said container and said second cap is attached thereto with said first and second connectors secured to fence wires.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
278 words
An animal control device comprising: a container having first and second ends and a hollow mid-section; pin means slidably mounted in said container and projecting out of said first end thereof; first spring means for urging said pin means outwardly of said container; a source of electrical potential in said container; first switch means in said container and connected in a first circuit with said pin means and said source of electrical potential and completing said first circuit when said pin means is brought into contact with an animal to energize said pin means in response to inward movement thereof; a first connector at said second end of said container adapted for attachment to a fence wire and including a shaft extending inwardly of said container and mounted therein for motion axially of said shaft; a second spring within said container urging said shaft inwardly of said container; a second switch mounted in said container engaged by said shaft and connected in a second circuit with said shaft and said source of electrical potential and completing said second circuit when said shaft is pulled away from said container to energize said shaft in response to outward movement thereof; a first insulating cap attached to said second end of said container and enclosing said first connector; and a second cap provided with a second fence connector adapted to be attached to said first end of said container to cover said pin means, whereby said device may alternatively be used to electrify a fence when said first cap is removed from said container and said second cap is attached thereto with said first and second connectors secured to fence wires.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
278 words
An animal control device comprising: a container having first and second ends and a hollow mid-section; pin means slidably mounted in said container and projecting out of said first end thereof; first spring means for urging said pin means outwardly of said container; a source of electrical potential in said container; first switch means in said container and connected in a first circuit with said pin means and said source of electrical potential and completing said first circuit when said pin means is brought into contact with an animal to energize said pin means in response to inward movement thereof; a first connector at said second end of said container adapted for attachment to a fence wire and including a shaft extending inwardly of said container and mounted therein for motion axially of said shaft; a second spring within said container urging said shaft inwardly of said container; a second switch mounted in said container engaged by said shaft and connected in a second circuit with said shaft and said source of electrical potential and completing said second circuit when said shaft is pulled away from said container to energize said shaft in response to outward movement thereof; a first insulating cap attached to said second end of said container and enclosing said first connector; and a second cap provided with a second fence connector adapted to be attached to said first end of said container to cover said pin means, whereby said device may alternatively be used to electrify a fence when said first cap is removed from said container and said second cap is attached thereto with said first and second connectors secured to fence wires.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
278 words
An animal control device comprising: a container having first and second ends and a hollow mid-section; pin means slidably mounted in said container and projecting out of said first end thereof; first spring means for urging said pin means outwardly of said container; a source of electrical potential in said container; first switch means in said container and connected in a first circuit with said pin means and said source of electrical potential and completing said first circuit when said pin means is brought into contact with an animal to energize said pin means in response to inward movement thereof; a first connector at said second end of said container adapted for attachment to a fence wire and including a shaft extending inwardly of said container and mounted therein for motion axially of said shaft; a second spring within said container urging said shaft inwardly of said container; a second switch mounted in said container engaged by said shaft and connected in a second circuit with said shaft and said source of electrical potential and completing said second circuit when said shaft is pulled away from said container to energize said shaft in response to outward movement thereof; a first insulating cap attached to said second end of said container and enclosing said first connector; and a second cap provided with a second fence connector adapted to be attached to said first end of said container to cover said pin means, whereby said device may alternatively be used to electrify a fence when said first cap is removed from said container and said second cap is attached thereto with said first and second connectors secured to fence wires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said shaft is provided at its base end with a ramped surface and said second switch includes a movable plunger engaging said ramp surface, such that upon movement of said shaft and its associated ramped surface, said plunger is caused to ride up said ramped surface to actuate said second switch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
72 words
The device of claim 1 further comprising a substantially rectangular plate attached to the base of said shaft, and wherein said second switch is provided with a plunger aligned with the axis of said shaft and adapted to be engaged by said plate when said shaft is fully inserted in said container, whereby when said shaft is moved outwardly of said container, said plunger is released and said second switch is actuated.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |