Patent ID: 6167843
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An animal training system, comprising: a transmitter; a receiver; attaching means for attaching said receiver to an animal; first and second switch means in said transmitter; shock signal transmitting means mounted in said transmitter for a shock signal to said receiver in response to the activation of said first switch means; vibration means assembled in said receiver; vibration signal transmitting means for transmitting a vibration signal to said vibrator means in response to activation of said second switch means;at least one shocking electrode in contact with the animal when said receiver is attached to the animal; and receiving antenna means incorporated as an integral part of said attachment means for receiving signals from at least one of said shock signal transmitting means and said vibration signal transmitting means, wherein said attachment means comprises: a collar for encircling the neck of an animal, said collar comprised of a center layer and first and second outer layers, said center layer being of a woven material and having said receiving antenna means woven into the woven material of said center layer, said first and second outer layers surrounding said center layer to form a weatherproof coating for said center layer; and closure means at the ends of said collar for connecting the ends of said collar around the neck of the animal.