Animal control apparatus and methods
First Claim
1. Animal control apparatus, comprising:
- an animal coupling apparatus; and
a chemical agent dispensing mechanism;
wherein at least a portion of each of said coupling apparatus and dispensing mechanism are commonly housed, and can be implemented using a single hand of a user.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for animal control and restraint. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a retractable tether (e.g., leash) having a single-handed grip handle which include a built-in chemical repellent. The handle further includes a mechanism for quickly dispensing chemical repellent directionally by initiating a safety and actuating a trigger mechanism. The repellant can be used to rapidly spray one or more animals (such as during a dogfight) so as to minimize physical trauma to the dogs, and emotional trauma to the owner(s). Also, the handle is optionally equipped with a built in light for effective use of the handle (and repellant) in the dark, as well as a retractable mechanism to manage the dispensing and storage of a leash that can be attached to an animal collar.
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30 Claims
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1. Animal control apparatus, comprising:
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an animal coupling apparatus; and a chemical agent dispensing mechanism; wherein at least a portion of each of said coupling apparatus and dispensing mechanism are commonly housed, and can be implemented using a single hand of a user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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6. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said chemical agent dispensing mechanism comprises a trigger, safety mechanism, and dispensing nozzle.
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12. Animal control apparatus, comprising:
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a grip element; an animal coupling apparatus; and a chemical agent dispensing mechanism; wherein at least a portion of each of said coupling apparatus and dispensing mechanism are coupled to said grip element, and both said coupling apparatus and mechanism can be simultaneously implemented using a single hand of a user. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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- 16. A method of controlling one or more animals, at least one of said one or more animals being restrained on a leash apparatus, the method comprising selectively dispensing a chemical agent from said leash apparatus toward said one or more animals.
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22. A method of separating two or more engaged animals, at least one of said two or more animals being restrained on a leash apparatus, the method comprising:
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selectively generating an electrical potential or current from said leash apparatus; and applying said generated potential or current to at least one of said two or more animals. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. Animal control apparatus, comprising:
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a tether for at least partly restraining an animal; a handle element coupled to said tether; and a deterrent mechanism, said deterrent mechanism being detachable from said handle element and adapted for substantially continuous dispensing of a chemical agent. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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