Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Transmitter systems – Animal control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Pihulic, Dan (Department: 3662)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Transmitter systems
Animal control
Reexamination Certificate
active
10755076
ABSTRACT:
A method and device for affecting the behavior of lobsters is provided. The method comprises playing recorded lobster acoustic signals that affect the behavior of lobsters underwater. A device for playing the recorded acoustic signals is also provided.
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Borsina Lawrence
Kosbab John
Shaffer Charles
Greenlee Winner and Sullivan P.C.
Moonsky Assets, Inc.
Pihulic Dan
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