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Animal accident reduction systems, methods, and apparatuses

  • US 7,113,098 B1
  • Filed: 08/29/2003
  • Issued: 09/26/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An animal accident reduction apparatus, comprising:

  • a housing functioning as a raised reflective pavement marker;

    at least one input detector located within the housing to detect presence or proximity of a vehicle;

    at least one logic and control circuit located within the housing, wherein the at least one logic and control circuit is connected to the at least one input detector such that the at least one logic and control circuit shall receive a signal from the at least one input detector; and

    at least one output device located within the housing, wherein the at least one output device is connected to the at least one logic and control circuit such that the at least one output device shall receive a signal from the at least one logic and control circuit, and wherein the output device is capable of producing a determined sound, noise, or mechanical output to warn animals.

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