System and method for training of animals
US6748902B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K15/021
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An animal training device for administering audio and physical encouragement to an animal. An animal worn device comprising sod and shock producing elements is attached to a leash or lead. A transducer or similar strength measuring means is connected to the shock and sound producers of the animal worn device. The leash or lead is connected to the transducer. As the animal pulls of the lead, the transducer measures the strength of the pull. When the pull strength of the naimal reaches a first level, an audio tone is sounded. If the strength of pull exceeds a second level a shock is administered to the animal. In this fashion the animal learns not to pull to hard on a lead. In an alternate embodiment, the trainer has a transmitter with variable signal strength. The animal worn device had a receiver that senses the signal strength. IF the signal strength drops to a preset limit indicative of distance from the transmitter, a tone is sounded. Further signal drop results in the a shock being delivered. Again in this way the animal learns the distance from the trainer that the animal can go without some form of restraint.
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