US3589337A
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Radio controlled animal training device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-06
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-10-06
Abstract
Abstract For use in training an animal with equipment including a transmitter and a receiver attached to a collar or harness on the animal, the improvement which incorporates a receiver circuit communicated with a suitable amplifier for transmitted signals and a suitable voltage which provides a slight shock to the animal as an aid in training, the voltage being adjustable to reduce or increase the amount of shock applied to the animal.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H Doss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:35
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K15/00; A01K15/02; A01K15/021; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S119/00; Y10S119/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
Animal training apparatus for use with a transmitter comprising: a. a superheterdyne receiver adapted to be tuned to the frequency of such a transmitter; b. collar means for mounting said receiver on an animal to be trained; c. a voltage source; d. electrodes mounted on said collar and adapted to be placed in contact with the animal, said electrodes being connected in an incomplete circuit with said voltage source; e. connective means operably controlled by the output of said receiver and rendered operative on receipt of a signal received thereby, said connective means completing said incomplete circuit to provide a current flow to said electrodes from said voltage source to form a shock for the animal being trained; f. a series dropping resistor externally mounted on said collar and exposed for hand manipulation such that said resistor can be selectively altered in value remote from said receiver; g. a pair Of releasably connectable connective terminals for said resistor connected in said incomplete circuit, said terminals being supported by said collar, h. a voltage chopper connected to said voltage source; i. a transformer connected to said voltage chopper; and j. said terminals being connected to the secondary of said transformer with said resistor being in series with said terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
Animal training apparatus for use with a transmitter comprising: a. a superheterdyne receiver adapted to be tuned to the frequency of such a transmitter; b. collar means for mounting said receiver on an animal to be trained; c. a voltage source; d. electrodes mounted on said collar and adapted to be placed in contact with the animal, said electrodes being connected in an incomplete circuit with said voltage source; e. connective means operably controlled by the output of said receiver and rendered operative on receipt of a signal received thereby, said connective means completing said incomplete circuit to provide a current flow to said electrodes from said voltage source to form a shock for the animal being trained; f. a series dropping resistor externally mounted on said collar and exposed for hand manipulation such that said resistor can be selectively altered in value remote from said receiver; g. a pair Of releasably connectable connective terminals for said resistor connected in said incomplete circuit, said terminals being supported by said collar, h. a voltage chopper connected to said voltage source; i. a transformer connected to said voltage chopper; and j. said terminals being connected to the secondary of said transformer with said resistor being in series with said terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said terminals include a pair of threaded mounting posts which cooperatively receive thereon threaded mechanical connectors which secure said resistor at a specified position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein said resistor has a pair of protruding clamps which releasably engage said posts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said receiver is placed in a housing remote from said resistor and carried on said collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
195 words
Animal training apparatus for use with a transmitter, comprising: a. a superheterdyne receiver adapted to be tuned to the frequency of such a transmitter; b. collar means for mounting said receiver on an animal to be trained; c. a voltage source; d. electrodes mounted on said collar and adapted to be placed in contact with the animal, said electrodes being connected in an incomplete circuit with said voltage source; e. connective means operably controlled by the output of said receiver and rendered operative on receipt of a signal received thereby, said connective means completing said incomplete circuit to provide a current flow to said electrodes from said voltage source to form a shock for the animal being trained; and f. there being interposed between said terminals and the output of said receiver a time delay circuit rendered operative only after receipt of a signal from the transmitter by said receiver after a finite period of time, said time delay circuit including a charging capacitor which must be charged to a predetermined level to permit operation of said complete circuit, said charging capacitor controllably gating a transistorized switch means connected to control operation of a relay.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
195 words
Animal training apparatus for use with a transmitter, comprising: a. a superheterdyne receiver adapted to be tuned to the frequency of such a transmitter; b. collar means for mounting said receiver on an animal to be trained; c. a voltage source; d. electrodes mounted on said collar and adapted to be placed in contact with the animal, said electrodes being connected in an incomplete circuit with said voltage source; e. connective means operably controlled by the output of said receiver and rendered operative on receipt of a signal received thereby, said connective means completing said incomplete circuit to provide a current flow to said electrodes from said voltage source to form a shock for the animal being trained; and f. there being interposed between said terminals and the output of said receiver a time delay circuit rendered operative only after receipt of a signal from the transmitter by said receiver after a finite period of time, said time delay circuit including a charging capacitor which must be charged to a predetermined level to permit operation of said complete circuit, said charging capacitor controllably gating a transistorized switch means connected to control operation of a relay.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |