Vibratable Probe for Humane Dog Bite Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for controlling aggressive dogs, such as mechanical leverage devices and electric shock devices, often inflict pain or require recovery periods, and there is a need for a humane and efficient way to release a dog's clamped jaws without causing debilitation or pain, especially in emergency situations.
Innovation Solution
A battery-operated animal release tool with a vibratable probe that communicates a vibrating sensation to a dog's mouth, using an out-of-balance electric motor to induce the dog to release its bite, designed to be safe and effective without causing pain or debilitation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mechanical leverage devices are used to control aggressive dogs, then the dog can be discouraged from aggressive behavior, but the device depends on the relative strength of the user and the dog and may not be feasible when the jaw of a dog has made contact with a person
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical leverage devices with a vibration-based system. A battery-powered vibrator generates high-frequency vibrations that are transmitted through a probe inserted into the dog's mouth, causing the dog to release its bite. This substitution eliminates the dependency on user strength and mechanical leverage, making the device reliable and easy to use even when the dog's jaws are clamped onto a person.
2Productivity
If electric shock devices are used to control aggressive dogs, then the dog can be discouraged from aggressive behavior, but the device inflicts pain on the dog and can debilitate a large dog such that the dog cannot respond to commands for a minute or more
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces electric shock devices with a vibration-based system. The vibrator generates high-frequency vibrations that are transmitted through a probe inserted into the dog's mouth, causing the dog to release its bite. This substitution eliminates the harmful effects of pain and debilitation while maintaining effectiveness in controlling aggressive behavior.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of stimulation from electrical shock to mechanical vibration. The vibrator operates at high frequencies (typically 20-100 Hz) and generates vibrations that are perceived by the dog as uncomfortable, prompting release of the bite. This parameter change maintains effectiveness while avoiding the harmful side effects of electric shock.
3Ease of operation
If a prodding stick or hand is used to tap the dog, then the dog can be commanded to release an item, but it is difficult to define what is a 'tap' and some people may be too heavy handed thereby inflicting unnecessary pain on the dog
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the ambiguous hand-tap method with a standardized vibration-based system. The vibrator generates consistent, high-frequency vibrations that are transmitted through a probe inserted into the dog's mouth. This substitution provides a clear, defined mechanism for release that is easier to control and less likely to cause unnecessary pain, as the vibration intensity and duration can be precisely controlled.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The tool effectively and humanely induces the release of a dog's clamped jaws, allowing for immediate safety without the need for recovery periods, and can be used for training and as a deterrent, promoting a humane and efficient solution for handling aggressive dogs.
Implementation Method 1
an out-of-balance electric motor to induce the dog to release its bite
Implementation Method 2
out-of-balance electric motor
Data Source
AI summary
A battery operated animal release tool and associated method for initiating release of the clamped jaws of e.g. a dog, including a vibratable probe connected at a proximate end to a handle, and an actuator for selectively operating the vibration of the vibratable probe, at least part of the vibratable probe being selectively moveably mounted to cause vibration of a distal end of the vibratable probe remote from the handle, wherein in use the tool is arranged to communicate a vibrating sensation to the mouth of the animal on contact of the probe with the animal.