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Animal containment system with monitor

US7477155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims

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Inventors

Eric Bach · Spardorf, DE
Steven E. Bach · Lansdowne, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 19, 2006
Grant date	Jan 13, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 18, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08B21/0261
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system is provided for containing an animal in a defined area. The system comprises first, second, and third communicating units. One of the first two units defines a containment area, and the other unit is operatively associated with the animal. One of the first two units transmits an ultrasonic timing signal at a periodic interval, and the other unit receives the timing signal, and determining a distance between the first and second units. If the distance corresponds to the animal being outside the containment area, one of the first two units generates a warning signal. A third unit monitors whether or not the animal is within the defined area.

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