PET DETERRENT AND AREA PROTECTION SYSTEM

Abstract

A system that uses Active Reader Passive Tag Radio Frequency Identification for deterring pets and protecting specific areas of a household.

Claims

1. A pet deterrent and area protection system, said system comprising in combination: A) a radio frequency identification tag worn by a pet; B) at least one powered receiving tower for a radio frequency signal from said radio frequency identification tag, said tower being equipped with a deterrent system for said pet and a control system for said tower.

2. A pet deterrent and area protection system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said power is a battery.

3. A pet deterrent and area protection system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said power is hard wired.

4. A pet deterrent and area protection system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the deterrent system is a water solution.

5. A pet deterrent and area protection system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the deterrent is water.

6. A pet deterrent and area protection system as claimed in claim 4 wherein the solution is water and a fragrance.

7. A pet deterrent and area protection system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the deterrent is a chemical.

8. A pet deterrent and area protection system as claimed in claim 4 wherein the deterrent is a solution of water and chemical.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 is a full view of a device of this invention.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1.

[0014] FIG. 3A is an illustration of litter box in which the program is okay for a cat, but not a dog.

[0015] FIG. 3B is an illustration of an armchair in which the program is okay for a dog, but not for a cat.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The pet deterrent and area protection system tower 1 of this invention is shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view through line A-A of FIG. 1 showing the component tower 1 of this invention.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a full cross-sectional side view of the tower 1 showing the power source, which is a battery 6, a water reservoir 7, a water pump 8, a nozzle 9 with a conduit 10. Also shown is the radio frequency receiver 11, and a detachable base 12. The tower can be powered by hard wire as well.

[0018] Animals are fitted with a unique identification tag 4 (FIGS. 3A and 3B) and towers 1 are setup in locations where there is a need or desire to limit some or all pet access. Each pet is either assigned access or no access past each tower 1. Owing to programming, if a pet has access at a certain tower or group of towers, then nothing happens. If the pet is not granted access, the tower near the pet will squirt the pet harmlessly with a small amount of water or water solution. If desired a scent can be added to the water so as to identify that the pet had wandered where it was forbidden.

[0019] The tower 1 uses Active Reader Passive Tag (ARPT) radio frequency identification technology to monitor the movements of pets and to trigger the delivery of a deterrent when pets enter areas of the home that the pet owner wishes to protect. In addition, this system can control the visitation of unwanted pets to such things as litter boxes, food dishes or trays and the like. Protection can be had for furniture and other like items by this system.

[0020] The tower 1 employs water spray 5 or water solution sprays as a deterrent among other items. These are sprayed from nozzles 9 mounted on the towers 1. The towers 1 utilize an active RFID reader 11 which transmits interrogating signals, seeking the unique IDs assigned to each pet. If a pet RFID tag 4 enters an excluded area, the tower 1 will spray a solution or water mist 5 via the nozzles 9.

[0021] Multiple towers 1 can be integrated to the system throughout a household, or in multiple households like vacation homes, pet sitters, and the like.

[0022] The RFID reader on the tower 11 can identify a pet tag 4 from a distance of up to 12 meters. The towers 1 include a water tank 7 that can be refilled by the pet owner as needed. Water is pumped from the tank 7 and delivered to the nozzles 9 via a conduit 10. Passive RFID tags are placed on the pet, usually a collar connection. Unique IDs can be assigned to each pet in the household allowing for varying permissions or exclusions. Permissions and exclusions are assigned by the pet owner via software using mobile apps, web site or similar items. For example, a house cat can be provided permission to assess a litter box, while the family dog is excluded from the area surrounding the litter box FIG. 3A. Likewise, a dog can be allowed access to a piece of furniture, but the cat is excluded from the are surrounding the furniture (FIG. 3B). Towers or pet tags are easily removed or replaced with this system.