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Animal luring device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-05-02
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Granted: 1990-01-23
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Expires: 2009-05-02
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Abstract

Abstract An animal luring device is set forth wherein a microphone is operatively associated with a recording and play-back mechanism to initially record and then broadcast an animal sound through a selected frequency. The device is operative through an associated photovoltaic cell and circuitry arrangement.

Inventors

  • 👤 Eric A. Gimbal

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 14:31
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01M; A01M29/00; A01M29/16; A01K; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; H; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/34; H02J7/35

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 126 words
An animal luring device for selective recording and playback of animal audible sounds comprising, a base member including a rechargeable battery and in electrical communication with a microphone and loudspeakers, and a recorder/playback member mounted to said base is operably associated with said loudspeakers and said battery and is operative to enable selective recording and playback of audible animal sounds to direct such sounds through the loud speakers, and the microphone in selective electrical communication with the recorder/playback member to selectively record animal sounds, and frequency controller to select a predetermined frequency for filtering undesirable audible sounds during recording, and a photovoltaic cell positioned within a housing cover selectively associated with the base member to recharge the battery for extended and remote use of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 126 words
An animal luring device for selective recording and playback of animal audible sounds comprising, a base member including a rechargeable battery and in electrical communication with a microphone and loudspeakers, and a recorder/playback member mounted to said base is operably associated with said loudspeakers and said battery and is operative to enable selective recording and playback of audible animal sounds to direct such sounds through the loud speakers, and the microphone in selective electrical communication with the recorder/playback member to selectively record animal sounds, and frequency controller to select a predetermined frequency for filtering undesirable audible sounds during recording, and a photovoltaic cell positioned within a housing cover selectively associated with the base member to recharge the battery for extended and remote use of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
An animal luring device as set forth in claim 1 wherein the housing cover is selectively securable to the base member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 51 words
An animal luring device as set forth in claim 2 wherein the housing cover further includes a plurality of bifurcated legs extending downwardly from the housing cover to define a slot therebetween, and the slot selectively in registration with a raised ridge formed on opposed side surfaces of the base member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 65 words
An animal luring device as set forth in claim 3 wherein a plurality of electrical lines are operably associated with the photovoltaic cell and formed upon interior surfaces of the bifurcated legs, and a plurality of contacts positioned on opposed sides of the ridge formed on the base member to electrically associate circuitry contained within the base member in operative association with the photovoltaic cell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 47 words
An animal luring device as set forth in claim 4 further including a logic circuit, a voltage regulator, and a single diode in operative association with the battery formed within a circuit within the base member to prevent overcharging of the battery contained within the base member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 30 words
An animal luring device as set forth in claim 5 further including a first and second coil contained within a relay within the circuit to control recharging of the battery.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1993-01-22 1993-07-24 1994-01-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1997-01-22 1997-07-24 1998-01-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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