Automated pet door system
OwnerCharles J. Yarbroughinventor
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Abstract
A device to be used for the control of animals, which has a latching feature to prevent their passage during certain periods of time. The latching element is comprised of a mechanism activated by a timing device. When the mechanism is activated by the timing device, a latch is retracted, allowing a self closing door to open by swinging in either direction. When the mechanism is not activated by the timing device, the latch is extended and prevents the door from opening, or swinging, in one direction, while allowing it to open in the other direction.
Claims20
An automated door system comprising:
- a door able to swing along an arch pathway from a pivot axis point;
- a latching mechanism to control whether the door can swing freely or limit the door to swing in one direction;
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- a controller to control the latching mechanism.
An automated pet door system wherein a pet door is built into a door of a house, the automated pet door system comprising:
- a pet door able to swing along an arch pathway from a pivot axis point;
- an automatic latching mechanism to control whether the pet door can swing freely or limit the pet door to swing in one direction;
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- a controller to control the latching mechanism.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.