Patent ID: 7996983
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: A01K,H01Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for manufacturing a device worn by an animal, said device for carrying an electronic apparatus, said method comprising the steps of: (a) securing a housing in proper position within a flexible member mold, said flexible member mold defining at least one prong pair, said housing defining an interior and a through-opening, said interior being adapted to receive the electronic apparatus; (b) securing an electrical conductor in proper position within said flexible member mold by placing said electrical conductor in said at least one prong pair, said at least one prong pair being adapted to grasp said electrical conductor and, during the molding process that forms a flexible member, maintain said electrical conductor in proper position relative to said housing, said through-opening, and said flexible member mold, while directing said electrical conductor such that it extends into said housing via said through-opening; (c) filling said flexible member mold with an uncured material; and (d) curing said uncured material to form said flexible member, said flexible member being formed around at least a part of said electrical conductor and around said housing so as to at least partially encapsulate said housing such that said flexible member secures said housing and surrounds said through-opening, forming a substantially watertight seal with said housing around said through-opening, said flexible member being adapted to encircle a part of the animal to allow the animal to carry the device, thereby completing manufacture of said device worn by the animal.