Signals and indicators – Periodic – Animal frightening devices
Reexamination Certificate
2009-05-27
2010-10-19
Smith, R. A. (Department: 2841)
Signals and indicators
Periodic
Animal frightening devices
C116S02200A, C043S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07814857
ABSTRACT:
A cable control apparatus comprises a carrier disposed on a loop of cable; one or more trigger points disposed on the loop of cable; a control mechanism to control movement of the loop of cable, the control mechanism comprising a plurality of sensors to sense the one or more trigger points, and a motor to impart movement to the loop of cable. The sensors are functionally connected to the motor, and the motor has at least two wheels about which the loop of cable is wrapped a plurality of times. A first sensor of the plurality of sensors stops the motor and reverses the direction of the cable to bring the carrier to a base location; a second sensor of the plurality of sensors stops the motor when the carrier reaches the base location; and a third sensor of the plurality of sensors restarts the motor. In one embodiment, the carrier takes the form of a predator for frightening animals.
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Courson Tania C
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Smith R. A.
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