US 10,588,295 B1Granted

Variable power source attachment for correctional animal collar

OwnerThomas R Rileyinventor

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Abstract

A variable power source attachment for providing and disconnecting power to a correctional animal collar is provided. In one embodiment, the variable power source attachment includes a first positive terminal and a first negative terminal coupled to the correctional collar; and a second positive terminal and a second negative terminal coupled to a power source. A relay is disposed between the first terminals and the second terminals and defines a closed position completing an electrical circuit and an open position disrupting the electrical circuit. A processing module includes a communication module with a receiver configured to receive at least one signal indicating that a smoke alarm has been activated; and a processor to switch the relay from the closed position to the open position, upon receipt of the at least one signal.

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Dependent claims

A variable power source attachment for providing power to a correctional collar for an animal, the variable power source attachment comprising:

a first pair of electrical terminals coupled to an oppositely disposed first pair of electrical contacts of the correctional collar, the first pair of electrical terminals having a positive terminal and a negative terminal;
a second pair of electrical terminals coupled to an oppositely disposed second pair of electrical contacts of a power source, the second pair of electrical terminals having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, such that a coupling of the first pair of electrical terminals and second pair of electrical terminals to the respective first pair of electrical contacts and second pair of electrical contacts completes an electrical circuit;
a relay disposed between the first pair of electrical terminals and the second pair of electrical terminals, the relay defining a closed position completing the electrical circuit and an open position disrupting the electrical circuit and thereby terminating power flow to the correctional collar;
a processing module comprising:
a communication module with a receiver configured to receive at least one signal indicating a smoke alarm has been activated;
and a processor configured to switch the relay from the closed position to the open position, upon receipt of the at least one signal.

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A method for disconnecting power to a correctional collar for an animal using a variable power source attachment coupled to the correctional collar, the method comprising:

receiving at least one signal indicating that a smoke alarm has been activated using a receiver of a communication module of the variable power source attachment, wherein the variable power source attachment comprises:
a first pair of electrical terminals coupled to an oppositely disposed first pair of electrical contacts of the correctional collar, the first pair of electrical terminals having a positive terminal and a negative terminal;
a second pair of electrical terminals coupled to an oppositely disposed second pair of electrical contacts of a power source, the second pair of electrical terminals having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, such that a coupling of the first pair of electrical terminals and second pair of electrical terminals to the respective first pair of electrical contacts and second pair of electrical contacts completes an electrical circuit;
a processing module comprising the communication module;
and
a relay positioned between the first pair of electrical terminals and the second pair of electrical terminals;
and
switching the relay from a closed position to an open position upon receiving the at least one signal indicating that the smoke alarm has been activated, thereby disconnecting the flow of current between the first pair of electrical terminals and the second pair of electrical terminals.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.