Electronic pet door
US10750714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2047/0094
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electronic pet door is provided herein. The electronic pet door includes a pivotal flap and a frame that defines a through-way. A rotatable knob is mounted to the frame and has a handle portion and a stop wall. The handle portion and stop wall include various profiles and configurations that work in concert to control the flap's direction of pivotal movement. In a first configuration, the flap may swing outwardly or inwardly. A second configuration prevents the flap from swinging inwardly. A third configuration prevents the flap from swinging outwardly. A fourth configuration places the flap is in a locked position to prevent swinging in either direction. The electronic door also includes an electronic latch mechanism which selectively latches and unlatches the flap. The latch mechanism unlatches the flap in response to a wireless signal from an electronic transmitter that may be affixed to a pet.
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