Vibration stimulus delivery device
US8069823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K27/009
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described is a vibration stimulus delivery device for delivering a vibration stimulus to an animal and for maximizing the robustness and intensity of the vibration stimulus. The vibration stimulus delivery device is carried by the animal and includes a housing and a vibration probe. The vibration probe is positioned in direct contact with the skin of the animal and generates a vibration, which, when delivered to the animal, is the vibration stimulus. The vibration probe is coupled to the housing such that the coupling minimizes the inherent vibration dampening effect caused by the weight and mass of the housing. The result is a vibration stimulus delivery device that delivers a more robust and intense vibration stimulus to the animal.
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