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Electrode structure for collar mounted animal training apparatus

US5193484A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1992
Grant dateMar 16, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S119/908
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electroshock apparatus mounted on a strap placed around a portion of an animal's body includes first and second electrodes each extending through the strap from remotely controlled electroshock circuitry supported by the strap, and inserted through insulators surrounding shanks of the electrodes. The tips of the electrodes extend sufficiently far beyond the ends of the respective insulators to 1) ensure consistent electrical contact of the first and second electrodes with the animal's skin without overtightening the strap, and 2) avoid substantial shunting of electrical stimulus current between the first and second electrodes through wet fur.

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