Animal collar with programmable modular electronic components
US11140872B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed modular animal collar systems include a D ring exoskeleton system, a breakaway latch tongue system and other systems. Disclosed collars include auto release systems to ensure that collars do not choke or otherwise injure a pet. Collars include sophisticated electronics to commutate with a pet owner's smart phone but also include means of communication not requiring the use of a smart phone. Collars may include a base collar containing a micro controller and other computer related components. Surrounding modular components may contain additional equipment and may be added as needed by a pet owner. Disclosed collar functions are executed by the disclosed collars and facilitate the retrieval, care and training of a pet.
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