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US4919082A
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Remote control animal collar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-11-22
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Granted: 1990-04-24
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Expires: 2008-11-22
Abstract
Abstract An animal training collar is described which is remotely controlled so that pressure can be applied to the neck of the animal from a remote location by the master. The collar contains a radio receiver and elements for applying pressure to the animal's neck on receipt of the appropriate signal from a transmitter.
Inventors
- 👤 David M. Tsai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:38
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K27/00; A01K27/009; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; A01K15/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
An animal training collar comprising in combination: a flexible strap at least a portion of which is adapted to encircle the neck of an animal said strap being provided with means for applying pressure to said animal's neck on receipt of a remotely broadcast radio signal, a radio receiver means for receiving said remotely broadcast radio signal and converting it to an on/off switching signal, an electric power source connected to said means for applying pressure by tightening said strap around the animal's neck; said pressure means being activated by switch means connected through said radio receiver to said power source to transmit power to said pressure means on receipt of said on signal and to terminate said power on receipt of said off signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
An animal training collar comprising in combination: a flexible strap at least a portion of which is adapted to encircle the neck of an animal said strap being provided with means for applying pressure to said animal's neck on receipt of a remotely broadcast radio signal, a radio receiver means for receiving said remotely broadcast radio signal and converting it to an on/off switching signal, an electric power source connected to said means for applying pressure by tightening said strap around the animal's neck; said pressure means being activated by switch means connected through said radio receiver to said power source to transmit power to said pressure means on receipt of said on signal and to terminate said power on receipt of said off signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
75 words
The training collar of claim 1 wherein said means for applying pressure to said animal's neck consists of a solenoid having a piston rod disposed therein and engaging one end of said collar, which end is otherwise free to move relative to the other end of the collar; said piston rod being adapted to be displaced from said solenoid upon activation thereof to thereby tighten said collar around the animal's neck and exert pressure thereon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The training collar of claim 2 wherein said displacement of said piston rod causes said one end of said collar to move away from said other end to thereby decrease the radius of the collar around the animal's neck and apply pressure thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The training collar of claim 1 wherein said means for applying pressure to said animal's neck is one or more solenoids disposed at intervals within said collar, said solenoids each including a piston rod disposed therein and radially aligned with respect to the animal's neck; activation of said solenoids causing displacement of said piston rods out of the solenoids in said radial direction to apply pressure to the animal's neck.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The training collar of claim 4 wherein said solenoids are disposed in opposing pairs on said collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The training collar of claim 4 wherein said solenoids are connected with said switch means and power source by wires disposed in said collar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
An animal training collar comprising an elongated flexible strap adapted to encircle the neck of an animal and provided with means for applying pressure to the animal's neck on receipt of a remotely provided signal, said pressure means being one or more electrically activated solenoids disposed in said collar and provided with piston rods which are radially displaced toward the animal's neck on receipt of said signal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
An animal training collar comprising an elongated flexible strap adapted to encircle the neck of an animal and provided with means for applying pressure to the animal's neck on receipt of a remotely provided signal, said pressure means being one or more electrically activated solenoids disposed in said collar and provided with piston rods which are radially displaced toward the animal's neck on receipt of said signal.
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