Patent ID: 7583931
Filing Date: 2009-09-01
Classification: A01K,E06B

Abstract:
1. An animal electronic identification and entry control device comprising: a mounting flange for securing said entry control device to a boundary surface selected from the group consisting of a wall, door, fence or a portion of an animal enclosure; an aperture adapted to be cut into said boundary surface, said aperture further adapted to permit passage by an animal therethrough; said mounting flange substantially surrounding a perimeter of said aperture; a bezel mechanically joined to said mounting flange and substantially surrounding said aperture, said bezel extending outwardly from and substantially transversely to said aperture, an interior volume of said bezel thus defining an entryway leading into said aperture; said entryway adapted for use by animals and dimensioned for entry by only one animal at a time; a door pivotally attached within said entry control device in proximity to said aperture, said door having a closed position blocking said aperture; locking means for locking and unlocking said door and operable between a locked condition and an unlocked condition, said locking means, with said door closed, operable to a locked position and, with said lock in an unlocked condition enabling said door to be opened; and radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor means adapted for cooperative functioning with an RFID-tagged animal, said RFID sensor means actuating said locking means thereby adapted to permit access through said aperture by said RFID-tagged animal.