System for monitoring and tracking animals

Details System for monitoring and tracking animals System for monitoring and tracking animals

2008-02-27

2010-10-26

Swarthout, Brent (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Condition responsive indicating system

Specific condition

C340S573200, C340S573400, C340S573300, C340S539130

Reexamination Certificate

active

07821406

ABSTRACT:
A product is inserted subcutaneously, either manually or mechanically, into domesticated or wild animals to assist in tracking domesticated or wild animals. The product and methods of using include GPS transmitting or any other electronic device to locate and find a lost pet, livestock, migratory movements of birds, or the study of any and all aquatic life. A central data base or a location information receiving device allows an owner/caregiver to locate the animals.

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