Conformable and reusable lick deterrent
AssigneeMark L. Anderson
InventorJames F. Pitzen
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Abstract
A lick deterrent device to deter animals from biting or chewing. The deterrent device has a flexible substrate physically conformable in three directions with conductive traces thereon. The lick deterrent device is configured for electrical connection to a removable power source. The traces are configured so that they may be contacted by an animal's tongue or saliva, so that upon contact, an electrical circuit is completed thereby delivering a mild electric shock to the animal. The lick deterrent device may be stretchable in at least one direction.
Claims7
1-16. (canceled)
A method of using a lick deterrent device, comprising:
- applying a lick deterrent device to a first area to be protected, the lick deterrent device comprising a substrate with a first conductive trace and a second conductive trace, including conforming the lick deterrent device to the first area in three directions;
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- electrically connecting a first power source to the lick deterrent device.
22-27. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.