Electronic training leash and collar
US6047664A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S119/908
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic training leash and collar is provided for training an animal by providing consistent negative reinforcement regardless of the trainer. The elongated leash member includes a control module, proximately attached to an adjustable handle, electrically connected to a reinforcement module, proximately attached to an adjustable collar loop. The intensity of the control stimulus is selected by cycling the reinforcement processing device through a plurality of intensity levels incrementally spaced between a predetermined minimum and maximum voltage. Use of the correction button illuminates a visual indicator, and generates both an audible warning sound and an electrical stimulus from the reinforcement module. Similarly, the warning button illuminates the visual indicator and generates an audible warning sound from the reinforcement module. A timer limits abusive use of the corrective stimulus.
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