(under subclass 712) Subject matter wherein the limiting means generates a vibratory energy wave which is transmitted through a medium to deter or promote the action of the animal.
(1) Note. Limiting means using ultrasonic sound to control the animal is included in this subclass. The sound may control the animal directly or indirectly, e.g., by ultrasonic sound activation of an electrical shocking collar. Ultrasonic sound is an acoustic frequency above approximately 20,000 cycles per second which is higher than is detectable by the human ear.
(2) Note. The transmission medium may be air, water, the body of the animal, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
720+, for an electromagnetic remote control device for controlling an animal.
859, for a collar with an electrical element.
908, for an electrical device for controlling an animal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 116, Signals and Indicators, particularly
22+, for a periodic mechanical signal for frightening an animal and subclasses 137+ for a mechanical horn, whistle, or compression wave generator used for a signaling purpose.
340, Communications: Electrical, particularly
384+, for an electrical device used for producing an audible sound for a communication purpose, e.g., simulated noise in a training program, etc.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, particularly
202+, for a mouth-operated device for producing sound other than music, e.g., a dog whistle, etc., and subclasses 213+ for a sound producing amusement device not having a mouthpiece.
