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US3747897A
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Method and apparatus for protecting livestock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-16
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A livestock protection method of providing an enclosure fence with an electric shock wire and an odoriferous, noxious repellent whereby a predator simultaneously receives an electric shock while sensing the repellent. Flexible stripping material for attachment to the enclosure fence is disclosed which provides a trough for holding the repellent, an insulation lip for holding the electric shock wire, and a deflector for holding weeds and grasses away from the electric wire.
Inventors
- 👤 C Conley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:10
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K3/00; A01K3/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of protecting liVestock from predators, the steps of said method comprising: impounding the livestock within a perimeter barrier which a predator must cross to gain access to said livestock; mounting an ungrounded electrical conducting element to said barrier which a predator contacts in attempting to cross said barrier; applying a voltage potential to said conducting element; and providing an odoriferous scent closely adjacent to said conducting element, whereby a predator intent on crossing said barrier will be discouraged therefrom upon contacting said conducting element and receiving an electrical shock, such being associated with the odoriferous scent so that said predator will attempt to avoid any subsequent encounter of said scent.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A method of protecting liVestock from predators, the steps of said method comprising: impounding the livestock within a perimeter barrier which a predator must cross to gain access to said livestock; mounting an ungrounded electrical conducting element to said barrier which a predator contacts in attempting to cross said barrier; applying a voltage potential to said conducting element; and providing an odoriferous scent closely adjacent to said conducting element, whereby a predator intent on crossing said barrier will be discouraged therefrom upon contacting said conducting element and receiving an electrical shock, such being associated with the odoriferous scent so that said predator will attempt to avoid any subsequent encounter of said scent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for protecting livestock confined within a perimeter barrier from predators, said apparatus comprising: an elongate flexible strip member mounted to said barrier; an odoriferous substance associated with said strip member throughout the length thereof; an ungrounded electrical wire held closely adjacent said strip member; and voltage supply means connected to said wire to provide a voltage potential thereto, whereby a predator intent on crossing said barrier to gain access to said livestock will be discouraged therefrom upon contacting said wire and receiving an electrical shock while sensing the odoriferous substance, such that the predator associates said substance with the electrical shock and henceforth avoids any subsequent encounter of said substance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
111 words
Apparatus for protecting livestock confined within a perimeter barrier from predators, said apparatus comprising: an elongate flexible strip member mounted to said barrier; an odoriferous substance associated with said strip member throughout the length thereof; an ungrounded electrical wire held closely adjacent said strip member; and voltage supply means connected to said wire to provide a voltage potential thereto, whereby a predator intent on crossing said barrier to gain access to said livestock will be discouraged therefrom upon contacting said wire and receiving an electrical shock while sensing the odoriferous substance, such that the predator associates said substance with the electrical shock and henceforth avoids any subsequent encounter of said substance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
The apparatus as in claim 2, said strip member including a base portion connected to and supported by said barrier; an outwardly projecting, non-conducting shelf connected to said base portion and forming with said base portion an elongate V-shaped trough for containing said odoriferous substance and having an outer edge on which is secured said electrical wire; and a lower deflector edge integral with said base portion extending outwardly past said electrical wire to hold grasses and weeds away from said wire.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as in claim 3, said shelf integrally, but deformably attached to said base portion to fold thereagainst when said strip member is rolled up.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as in claim 3, said lower deflector edge comprising a shield strip integrally, but deformably attached to said base portion to fold thereagainst when said strip member is rolled up.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
The apparatus as in claim 3, said shelf integrally, but deformably attached to said base portion at a first seam to fold against said base portion when said strip member is rolled up, and the apparatus including a shield strip integrally, but deformably attached to said base portion at a second seam to fold against said base portion when said strip member is rolled up, said shield strip being of greater width than said shelf and said second seam disposed beneath said first seam at least the distance of the width of said shield strip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |