Pet training system
First Claim
1. A pet training system for training a pet to avoid a designated area having a maximum dimension D, the system including a transmitter comprising:
- a radio-frequency generator for generating an RF signal of limited amplitude;
a power supply connected to the RF generator;
a radiation antenna for radiating the RF signal over a limited range around the designated area, the antenna including a plurality of at least three series-connected conductors each having a length L, such that L≧
D;
and connector means for connecting the antenna conductors in series with each other and for connecting the antenna to the RF generator;
the system further including a receiver assembly incorporated in a collar for a pet, the receiver assembly comprising;
a receiving antenna for receiving the RF signal radiated by the radiation antenna;
and alarm means for applying a deterrent to the pet when the pet ventures into the limited range of the radiation antenna.
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Abstract
A pet training system incorporating a transmitter and a pet collar. The transmitter includes a radio-frequency signal generator, with a power supply, for generating a low amplitude RF signal; the RF signal is applied to a radiation antenna, through appropriate connectors, so that the transmitter radiates an RF field in or around a designated area the pet is intended to avoid. The pet collar includes a receiving antenna and a shock device or other deterrent device actuated when the pet, wearing the collar, approaches the designated area. The radiation antenna includes at least three and preferably as many as eight or more series connected conductors so that the RF field extends an appreciable distance from the radiation antenna.
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8 Claims
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1. A pet training system for training a pet to avoid a designated area having a maximum dimension D, the system including a transmitter comprising:
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a radio-frequency generator for generating an RF signal of limited amplitude; a power supply connected to the RF generator; a radiation antenna for radiating the RF signal over a limited range around the designated area, the antenna including a plurality of at least three series-connected conductors each having a length L, such that L≧
D;and connector means for connecting the antenna conductors in series with each other and for connecting the antenna to the RF generator; the system further including a receiver assembly incorporated in a collar for a pet, the receiver assembly comprising; a receiving antenna for receiving the RF signal radiated by the radiation antenna; and alarm means for applying a deterrent to the pet when the pet ventures into the limited range of the radiation antenna.
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2. A transmitter for a pet training system for training a pet to avoid a designated area having a maximum dimension D, the transmitter comprising:
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a radio-frequency generator for generating an RF signal of limited amplitude; a power supply connected to the RF generator; a radiation antenna for radiating the RF signal over a limited range around the designated area, the antenna including a plurality of at least three series-connected conductors each having a length L, such that L≧
D;and connector means for connecting the antenna conductors in series with each other and for connecting the antenna to the RF generator. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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