Patent ID: 8448606
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A method of tethering a pet to a tether device which allows the pet to freely roam within a pre-defined area of space while restricting movement of the pet beyond the pre-defined area of space by activating a locking mechanism, comprising the steps of: programming the tether device to recognize the perimeter of the pre-defined area of space; providing information on the location of the pet to a microcontroller; comparing the information on the location of the pet to determine the pet's proximity to the perimeter of the pre-defined area of space; dispensing the tether as needed so long as the pet is within the pre-defined area of space; retracting the tether as needed to prevent slack in the tether; and activating at least one locking mechanism to prevent a pet from exceeding the perimeter of the pre-defined area of space.