US20110139088A1 - Apparatus and methods for dispensing pet care substances - Google Patents
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Abstract
Apparatus for timed dispensing of animal care substances to animals includes an electronic dispensing controller, and a dispenser operated by the electronic dispensing controller for dispensing an animal care substance to an animal at times determined by the electronic dispensing controller.
Description
- The present invention relates to pet care apparatus and methods generally and more particularly to apparatus and methods for dispensing pet care substances to pets.
- Various techniques and devices are currently employed for applying pet care substances to pets. Various types of pet collars are described in the following U.S. patents which were found in a U.S. pat. Nos. search: U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,516,761; 5,465,689; 5,449,517, 5,411,737; 5,003,756, 4,981,104, 4,890,580; 4,748,938, 4,224,901, 5,515,033; 5,509,859; 5,469,814; 5,454,350; 5,307,764, 4,803,956; 4,725,271, 5,545,442; 4,75,271, 3,852,416 and Des. 332,409.
- The present invention seeks to provide improved apparatus and methods for dispensing pet care substances to pets. It is noted that throughout the specification and the claims the terms pet and animal are used interchangeably and are understood to be synonymous. It is also understood that although the present invention is described herein generally for use with a pet, nevertheless the present invention is equally applicable for human beings.
- There is thus provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention apparatus for timed dispensing of pet care substances to pets including an externally pet mounted electronic dispensing controller, and a dispenser operated by the electronic dispensing controller for dispensing a pet care substance to a pet at times determined by the electronic dispensing controller
- Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus also includes a supply of a pet care substance.
- Moreover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the pet care substance is enclosed in a single-use, replaceable container
- Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the dispenser includes a peristaltic pump Alternatively the dispenser includes a diaphragm pump
- Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the dispenser includes a plurality of discrete container cells, each containing the pet care substance, and release apparatus. responsive to the electronic dispensing controller. for selectably releasing the pet care substances from individual ones of the container cells in a desired timed pattern. determined by the electronic dispensing controller.
- Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the release apparatus includes an electrical resistance heating element associated with each of the container cells and operative, when energized, to cause at least a portion of the container cell to become permeable for passage therethrough of the pet care substance.
- Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus includes a collar onto which the electronic dispensing controller and the dispenser are mounted.
- Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus also includes a harness onto which the electronic dispensing controller and the dispenser are mounted.
- Moreover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus also includes a leg bracelet onto which the electronic dispensing controller and the dispenser are mounted.
- Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the dispenser is operative to dispense the pet care substance onto a pet at a generally dorsal location thereon.
- Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the dispenser includes an outlet element which directs the pet care substance directly onto the skin of the pet and includes an outlet element which positions the pet care substance such that it can be licked by the pet.
- Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the dispenser includes an outlet element which injects the pet care substance into the pet.
- Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the pet care substance may include an anti-parasitic agent, a pet grooming material, an veterinary therapeutic agent and a male animal repellent.
- Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the dispenser provides continuous application of the per care substance to the pet. Alternatively the dispenser provides discontinuous application of the pet care substance to the pet.
- Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the electronic dispensing controller is responsive to at least one input produced by the pet.
- Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus employs a pet driven power generator for operating at least one of the controller and the dispenser.
- Moreover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus also includes an electronic data storage facility.
- Further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus also includes an annunciator associated with the data storage facility for providing an audio output indication responsive to data stored in the electronic data storage facility.
- Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the annunciator provides prompts in response to timing data stored in the electronic data storage facility.
- Moreover in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the annunciator provides lost pet information
- Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the annunciator provides normative inputs to the pet
- Still further in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus includes a pet communicator which provides at least one way communication with the pet.
- Additionally in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention the apparatus includes a pet access controller.
- There is also provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a method of pet care including mounting onto a pet, apparatus for timed dispensing of a pet care substance including, an externally pet mounted electronic dispensing controller, and a dispenser operated by the electronic dispensing controller for dispensing a pet care substance to a pet at times determined by the electronic dispensing controller, setting the timing of the apparatus for timed dispensing in accordance with a desired dispensing regime, and supplying the pet care substance to the dispenser.
- There is also provided in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention a method for use in pet care including mounting onto a pet, apparatus for timed dispensing of a per care substance, including an externally pet mounted electronic dispensing controller, and a dispenser operated by the electronic dispensing controller for dispensing a pet care substance to a pet at times determined by the electronic dispensing controller, setting the timing of the apparatus for timed dispensing in accordance with a desired dispensing regime, and supplying the pet care substance to the dispenser, a pet care substance packaged so as to be useful with the dispenser.
- The present invention will be understood and appreciated more fully from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the drawings in which:
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FIG. 1 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a cat wearing a collar constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a dog wearing a harness constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a simplified pictorial illustration of a bird wearing a leg bracelet constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 4A and 4B are respective top and bottom simplified, part pictorial, part block diagram illustrations of a collar constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a simplified block diagram illustration of apparatus for dispensing pet care substances to pets in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a simplified illustration of a pump assembly constructed and operative in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, which is useful in the apparatus ofFIGS. 1-5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a simplified illustration of a pump assembly constructed and operative in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. which is useful in the apparatus ofFIGS. 1-5 ; -
FIG. 8 is a simplified illustration of a combination pump assembly and supply module constructed and operative in accordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention, which is useful in the apparatus ofFIGS. 1-5 , -
FIG. 9 is a simplified illustration of a dispensing assembly constructed and operative in accordance with a further preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 is a simplified illustration of assembling, electrical resistance heating elements with cell enclosures, useful in the dispensing assembly ofFIG. 9 , in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 11A-11C are simplified illustrations of assembling electrical resistance heating elements with cell enclosures, useful in the dispensing assembly ofFIG. 9 , in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 11D is a simplified illustration of assembling electrical resistance heating elements with cell enclosures, useful in the dispensing assembly ofFIG. 9 , in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIGS. 12A and 12B are simplified sectional illustrations of a dispensing assembly, before and after dispensing of a pet care substance, respectively, constructed and operative in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein a fluid pet care substance is vacuum-packed in a cell, such as a microcell; -
FIG. 13 is a simplified sectional illustration of a dispensing assembly, constructed and operative in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fluid substance is dispensed via a manifold in fluid communication with a plurality of cells; -
FIGS. 14A and 14B are simplified illustrations of a dispensing assembly, before and after dispensing of a pet care substance, respectively, constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein a fluid pet care substance is dispensed via a needle. -
FIG. 15 is a simplified illustration of a dispenser and an electronic dispensing controller, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dispenser and electronic dispensing controller are mounted on a bandage patch attachable to a patient/animal; -
FIG. 16 is a simplified illustration of a dispenser and an electronic dispensing controller, constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dispenser and electronic dispensing controller are packaged as a bolus; -
FIG. 17 is a simplified illustration of a dispenser and an electronic dispensing controller, constructed and operative in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dispenser and electronic dispensing controller are packaged in an expandable balloon which is adapted for expanding in a stomach of a patient/animal; -
FIG. 18 is a simplified illustration of a dispenser and an electronic dispensing controller, constructed and operative in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dispenser and electronic dispensing controller are themselves injectable into a patient/animal. -
FIG. 19 is a simplified illustration of a dispenser and an electronic dispensing controller, constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dispenser and electronic dispensing controller are themselves implantable into a patient/animal; -
FIG. 20 is a simplified illustration of a dispenser and an electronic dispensing controller, constructed and operative in accordance with Yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the dispenser and electronic dispensing controller comprise a Micro-Electro-Mechanics Systems (MEMS) pump; and -
FIGS. 21A and 21B are simplified illustrations of a membrane acting as an electrical switch in a dispenser and an electronic dispensing controller, constructed and operative in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 1 , which is a simplified pictorial illustration of a cat wearing acollar 20 constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Thecollar 20 preferably comprises aconventional strap 22 which is fastened about the neck of the cat by conventional means - In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention there is mounted on the
strap 22,apparatus 24 for timed dispensing of a pet care substance including an externally pet mountedelectronic dispensing controller 26 and adispenser 28 operated by theelectronic dispensing controller 26 for dispensing a pet care substance to the cat at times determined by theelectronic dispensing controller 26. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, thecollar 20 may also include acommunication unit 30 including anantenna 32 for permitting wireless communication with the cat and anaudio transducer 34, such as a miniature speaker, for providing an audio interface. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 2 , which is a simplified pictorial illustration of a dog wearing aharness 40 constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Theharness 40 preferably comprises aconventional strap assembly 42 which is fastened about the torso of the dog by conventional means. - In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention there is mounted on the
strap assembly 42,apparatus 44 for timed dispensing of a pet care substance including an externally pet mountedelectronic dispensing controller 46 and adispenser 48 operated by theelectronic dispensing controller 46 for dispensing a pet care substance to the doff at times determined by theelectronic dispensing controller 46 In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, theharness 40 may also include acommunication unit 50 including anantenna 52 for permitting wireless communication with the dog and anaudio transducer 54, such as a miniature speaker, for providing an audio interface. It is appreciated that the harness may be adapted for any kind of animal or human and the term is to be understood herein to include any kind of belt as well. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 3 , which is a simplified pictorial illustration of a bird wearing alea bracelet 60 constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Theleg bracelet 60 preferably comprises a conventional strap 62 which is fastened about the leg of the bird by conventional means. - In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention there is mounted on the strap 62,
apparatus 64 for timed dispensing of a pet care substance including an externally mountedelectronic dispensing controller 66 and adispenser 68 operated by theelectronic dispensing controller 66 for dispensing a pet care substance to the bird at times determined by theelectronic dispensing controller 66. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, thebracelet 60 may also include acommunication unit 70 including anantenna 72 for permitting wireless communication with the bird and an audio transducer 74, such as a miniature speaker, for providing an audio interface. - It is to be appreciated that the collar is not limited in its application to cats but rather may be used for any other suitable animals, such as livestock. Likewise the harness may be used with any other suitable animal. The leg or arm bracelet may similarly be used, as suitable for animals other than birds
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FIGS. 4A and 4B , which are simplified, part pictorial, part block diagram illustrations or a collar constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Here, mounted inside ahousing 80 mounted onto acollar strap 82, there is shown anelectronic controller 84 which controls the operation of adispenser 86, having anoutlet conduit 88 which preferably communicates with petcare substance outlets 90 on the underside ofcollar strap 82, in contact with the fur, hair, or skin of an animal wearing the collar. The device may be powered by a conventional power device such as a battery, not shown inFIG. 4A or 4B - In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, a
communications module 92, having an associatedantenna 94 andspeaker 96 is also provided. Preferably thecommunications module 92 interfaces with theelectronic controller 84, so as to provide various cooperative functionalities, such as lost dog identification annunciation via thespeaker 96, using identity information stored in a memory associated with the electronic controller 84 A suitableannunciation actuation button 98 may be provided in association with eithercommunications module 92 orelectronic controller 84. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 5 , which is a simplified functional block diagram illustration of a dispensing and communication device 158 for dispensing per care substances to pets, and for providing communication with pets in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The dispensing and communication device 158 may be typically mounted onanimal collars FIGS. 1 and 2 or aleg bracelet 60, as illustrated inFIG. 3 . - The dispensing and communication device 158 of
FIG. 5 preferably comprises a microcontroller andscheduling unit 162, and anactuator 166 in communication with acapsule 168 containing material for dispensing on to the fur, hair or skin of an animal. Themicrocontroller 162 typically controls the amount of dispensing material and time at which the material is dispensed. - As illustrated in
FIG. 5 , the dispensing and communication device 158 also includes acontrol panel 170 which is in communication with themicrocontroller 162. By means of thecontrol panel 170 control signals are provided to themicrocontroller 162. Typical control signals may include the amount of dispensing material and the time schedule for dispensing the material to the pet. The dispensing and communication device 158 also comprises acommunication unit 164 and anantenna system 160 which provides for one-way or two-way communication and pet location functionalities by wireless communication with the pet. Thecommunication unit 164, connected to themicrocontroller 162, allows for the remote control of dispensing material fromcapsule 168 The wireless connection may employ RF, IR, ultrasound or any other suitable communications medium. The dispensing and communication device 158 may also operate in response to one or more inputs produced by the animal, these inputs being sensed and transmitted to device 158 by a suitablebiological sensor 169, such as a sensor for sensing pulse, sweating, breathing, and the like. - The
communications unit 164 may also provide lost pet findings functionality in a number of possible ways. - A pet identifying audio message may be stored in the
microcontroller 162 and may be played via anaudio transducer unit 172 in response to a suitable actuation Such actuation may be provided by pressing on a suitable actuation button (not shown) mounted onto acontrol panel 170. Alternatively or additionally a visually sensible message may be stored in themicrocontroller 162 and may be displayed on asuitable display 176, such as a liquid crystal display in response to actuation via a suitable actuation button (not shown). A pet identifying message may be displayed ondisplay 176, such messages may typically include the name of the pet, and the address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail address of the owner. - Additionally or alternatively, the
communication unit 164 may broadcast a pet locator beacon signal viaantenna 160 This beacon signal may be detected by beacon locators, such as those currently used for finding suitably equipped stolen motor vehicles. - As a further alternative or additionally, the system illustrated in
FIG. 5 may provide one-way or two-way communication between a pet and its owner, enabling the owner to call its pet via a wireless signal and have the owner's voice output by theaudio transducer 172. Similarly, an audio output from the pet may be picked up byaudio transducer 172 and transmitted to the owner Additionally or alternatively, the owner may cause theaudio transducer 172 to emit a signal which causes the pet to take a predetermined action, such as to return home or to terminate a given action, such as barking. This signal may be in the form of a high-pitched signal which is only sensible by certain animals and which the pet has been trained to recognize and obey. Instead of a high-pitched signal, any other suitable stimulus, such as an electrical stimulus, may be applied to the pet in response to suitable actuation - The dispensing and communication device 158 also includes an
input device 177 and anoutput device 178. Theinput unit 177 allows the recording of information and data by themicrocontroller 162, for example by a veterinary expert, to schedule and organize the dispensing of materials, such as medicines, to the pet. Additionally, by means of theinput device 177 desired announcements and reminders may be recorded in themicrocontroller 162. - The
output device 178 allows the retrieving of the data and information from themicrocontroller 162 in order to provide a schedule and record of the treatment of the pet carried out over a given period of time. Additionally, theoutput device 178 may retrieve all relevant information regarding the pet and its activities. - The dispensing and communication device 158 preferably also includes a power device, such as a
battery 174. Alternatively, the power device may include an animal driven power generators such as a dynamo driven by a running action of the animal, for example. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 6 , which is a simplified illustration of a pump assembly constructed and operative in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, which is useful in the apparatus ofFIGS. 1-5 It is appreciated that the pump assembly described with reference toFIG. 6 , as well as those described with reference toFIGS. 7 and 8 , may be fashioned for internal or external use with the patient/animal. It is also appreciated that one or more valves may be used instead of any of the pump assemblies. - The pump of
FIG. 6 comprises ahousing 200 defining anenclosure 202 which communicates with supply module orcapsule 203 via aninlet conduit 204, preferably having a one-way valve 206. Adiaphragm 208 is disposed withinenclosure 202 and may be spring loaded by aspring 210. By periodically displacing thediaphragm 208 within theenclosure 202, by means of a solenoid device ormotor 209, fluid from thecapsule supply 203 is drawn intoenclosure 202 and subsequently the fluid is forced out ofenclosure 202 via anoutlet conduit 212, also preferably having a one-way valve 214. Theoutlet conduit 212 preferably communicates via aconduit 216 with a dispensing outlet (not shown). Preferably, the dispensing outlet is located on the underside of a strap (not shown), in contact with the fur, hair, or skin of an animal wearing the collar. The dispensing outlet may be located such that the fluid is dispensed on a dorsal location on the pet. Alternatively, the fluid may be dispensed directly onto the skin of the pet or may dispensed for licking by the pet. - The pet care substance from
capsule supply 203 may include any kind of substance useful in the care of animals such as an anti-parasitic agent, a pet, rooming material, an veterinary therapeutic agent or a male animal repellent, or any kind of medical treatment or even cosmetic substance. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 7 , which is a simplified illustration of a pump assembly constructed and operative in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, which is useful in the apparatus ofFIGS. 1-5 The pump ofFIG. 7 , is commonly termed a peristaltic pump and preferably comprises arotor 210 having a plurality ofrollers 222 mounted thereon for sequential progressive squeezing travel along aresilient conduit 224 extending from aninlet 226, coupled tosupply module 227, to anoutlet 228. The rotation ofrotor 220 produces metered dispensing of afluid substance 230 via aconduit 232 and a one-way valve 234 to a dispensing outlet (not shown). Preferably, the dispensing outlet is located on the underside of a strap (not shown), in contact with the fur, hair, or skin of an animal wearing the collar - Reference is now made to
FIG. 8 , which is a simplified illustration of a combined supply module and pump assembly constituting a replaceable dispensing subsystem, constructed and operative in accordance with vet another embodiment of the present invention, which is useful in the apparatus ofFIGS. 1-5 Here apiston 240 attached to a threadedshaft 242 is arranged to move along anaxis 244, thereby causing continuous dispensing of afluid substance 245 contained in acylinder 246, downstream of thepiston 240. The movement ofpiston 240 produces metered dispensing offluid substance 245 via aconduit 248 and a one-way valve 250 to a dispensing outlet (not shown). Preferably, the dispensing outlet is located on the underside of a strap (not shown), in contact with the fur, hair, or skin of an animal wearing the collar. -
FIG. 9 is a simplified illustration of a dispensing assembly constructed and operative in accordance with a further preferred embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, predetermined amounts of a pet care substance are contained in a multiplicity ofcell enclosures 270 located in communication with the fur, hair, or skin of an animal wearing a collar or harness. Eachenclosure 70 is permeable for release of the substance contained therein in response to an electrical signal which may be supplied by dispensing and communication device 158 or alternatively by a driver (nor shown) controlled thereby It is noted thatcell enclosures 270 may contain the same substance or they may contain different substances. Each substance may be a pure substance or a mixture of substances. Thecell enclosures 270 may be of the same size or of varying sizes. - In one embodiment of the present invention, each cell enclosure (i, j) 270 is formed with an electrode or electrical
resistance heating element 272 which is heated by application of electrical energy thereto and causes the wall of thecell enclosure 270 to break, melt, disintegrate or otherwise become permeable to the care substance, thereby allowing the care substance contained therein to reach the pet. By discrete application of electrical energy toindividual cell enclosures 270, predetermined quantities of the care substance are supplied with predetermined timing to the pet. The supply of electrical energy to thecell enclosures 270 is preferably regulated by amicrocontroller 274, receiving power from abattery 276 - In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus of
FIG. 9 is disposable and readily replaceable. The apparatus ofFIG. 9 may be constructed for single-use or multi-use. In the latter case, eithercell enclosures 270 are refillable or one can replace the entire array of enclosures - It is noted that electrical energy is just one example of using energy to make the
cell enclosures 270 permeable for passable therethrough of the substance contained therein. In general, it can be said that the dispensing assembly includes release apparatus which comprises an energizing element associated with each of the cell enclosures and operative, when energized, to cause at least a portion of the cell enclosure to become permeable for passage therethrough of the substance contained therein. -
FIG. 10 illustrates one example of assembling electricalresistance heating elements 272 withcell enclosures 270. In this embodiment, electricalresistance heating element 272 is embedded or attached in eachcell enclosure 270. - Reference is now made to
FIGS. 11A-11C which illustrate another method of assembling electricalresistance heating elements 272 withcell enclosures 270 In this embodiment, i columns of electricalresistance heating elements 272 are arranged to contact the bottom surfaces ofcell enclosures 270 and j rows of electricalresistance heating elements 272 are arranged to contact the top surfaces ofcell enclosures 270. Suppose it is desired to energize a particular cell O corresponding to i=a and j=b In the embodiment ofFIGS. 11A and 11B , this is easily accomplished by passing a current through the a column heating element and the b row heating element. As seen inFIG. 11C , the flow of electric current between the row and column heating elements energizes the cell and makes the cell permeable to the fluid contained therein as described hereinabove The cell enclosure itself, and/or the contents thereof, acts as an electrical resistance element. - In the illustrated embodiment of
FIGS. 11A-11C , only 9 electrical contacts are required to energize 20 cells. In contrast, in the embodiment ofFIG. 9 wherein each cell is individually energized, 20 separate electrical contacts would have to be used to energize the 20 cells. -
FIG. 11D illustrates another method of wherein a pair ofelectrodes 271 are placed on top ofcell enclosure 270 and current flows throughcell enclosure 270 itself It is appreciated by persons skilled in the art, that many other methods may be used to energize the cells. - Reference is now made to
FIGS. 12A and 12B which illustrate a dispensingassembly 280 constructed and operative in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention.Assembly 280 preferably includes a plurality ofcells 282, which may be of any suitable dimension, such as, but not necessarily, microcells with a diameter of several microns. Afluid substance 284 is preferably vacuum-packed incell 282 in the following manner.Cell 282 is lined with amembrane 283 which is preferably resilient. Eachcell 282 is formed with aconduit 286 which is in fluid communication withcell 282 at ajunction 288. Aflexible membrane 283 is initially placed over thecells 282 and suction is applied tocells 282 viaconduits 286. The sucking force of the applied suction draws themembrane 283 tightly into eachcell 282, so that eachcell 282 is lined withmembrane 283, this being the configuration shown inFIG. 12A .Cells 282 are then filled withfluid substance 284 and acover sheet 290 is finally placed overcells 282 at the end opposite tojunctions 288Cover sheet 290 andmembrane 283seal fluid substance 284 incells 282. -
Cover sheet 290 is formed with a plurality ofrupturable openings 289 each of which is in electrical communication with a heating element, as described hereinabove with reference toFIGS. 9-11D , so that upon appropriate energizing,rupturable openings 289 open to permit flow therethrough offluid substance 284. - As seen in
FIG. 12B , sincemembrane 283 has been drawn into tension by the initial suction force, openingrupturable opening 289 releases the tension inmembrane 283 and causesfluid substance 284 to gush out ofcell 282 with a velocity significantly higher than that shown in previous embodiments. It is appreciated that other devices other thanmembrane 283 may be used to propelfluid substance 284 out ofcells 282, such as a piston, solenoid, pressurized air or fluid, compressible or spongy material, and the like. - In
FIG. 13 ,assembly 280 is modified such thatfluid substance 284 is dispensed via a manifold 292 in fluid communication with the plurality ofrupturable openings 289. Such an embodiment may be useful in directingfluid substance 284 to a particular location on the pet or for concentrating the flow offluid substance 284. - In
FIGS. 14A and 14B , a further modification of dispensingassembly 280 is shown. In this embodiment,cell 282 is formed with aneedle 294 which is in fluid communication with and extends fromrupturable opening 289. Upon rupturing therupturable opening 289, as seen inFIG. 14B ,fluid substance 284 gushes out ofcell 282. The force of the expelled fluid substance propelsneedle 294 generally in the direction of anarrow 296 which may causeneedle 294 to pierce the skin of a patient/animal.Needle 294 may be hollow, in whichcase fluid 284 flows throughneedle 294 and into the body of the patient. Alternatively,needle 294 may be non-hollow, in which case, fluid 284 flows over the outer surface ofneedle 294. It is noted thatneedle 294 need not pierce the skin, but instead needle 294 may act like teeth of a comb which press against or stroke the skin/fur of the patient/animal. Preferably,needle 294 is biased by abiasing device 297, such as coil sprints, so as to retractneedle 294 after injection. Of course, other devices may be used to retractneedle 294 - As described above with reference to
FIGS. 10-11D , the dispensing assembly of the present invention includes release apparatus which comprises an energizing element associated with each of the cell enclosures and operative, when energized, to cause at least a portion of the cell enclosure to become permeable for passable therethrough of the substance contained therein. A release apparatus of this nature may be incorporated in the embodiments ofFIGS. 12A , 12B and 13, as is now described with reference toFIGS. 21A and 21B . - Rupturable opening 289 of the
first cell 282 is in electrical contact with anelectrode 400 which is connected to an energizing element 402 (preferably an electrical power source) via apositive voltage lead 403 Energizingelement 402 is only connected to thefirst cell 282 atelectrode 400. In contrast, aground lead 404 of energizingelement 402 is connected to all thejunctions 288 of thecells 282, the junctions in this embodiment being electrical contacts. In this embodiment,membrane 283 is made of an electrically conducting material. Theelectrodes 400 of therupturable openings 289 of thecells 282 following the first cell, are each connected by awire 406 to acontact 408 in the previous cell. - As seen in
FIG. 21A , whencell 282 is completely full prior to rupturing ofrupturable opening 289,membrane 283contacts junction 288. Energizingelement 402 can then send an electrical current to electrode 400 of the first cell only and caused rupture thereof. Aftermembrane 283 completely expelsfluid substance 284 from thefirst cell 282,membrane 283 then contacts electrode 400 and contact 408 infirst cell 282. Only then can an electrical current be passed to thesecond cell 282 Thus, the membrane of the previous cell acts as a switch to switch electricity to enable rupturings of the subsequent cell. Preferably, suitable circuitry is provided to sense the drop in voltage or current due to the movement of the membrane away fromjunction 288 so that energizingelement 402 can be signaled to stop supplying unnecessary voltage to electrode 400 This circuitry serves as a feedback for proper operation of the release apparatus - Any of the dispensers and electronic dispensing controllers of the present invention may be packaged and configured in a variety of manners for easy use by a patient/animal. Some examples are now described with reference to
FIGS. 15-20 - Reference is now made to
FIG. 15 which illustrates adispenser 300 and anelectronic dispensing controller 302, constructed and operative in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.Dispenser 300 andelectronic dispensing controller 302 are mounted on abandage patch 304 attachable to a patient/animal Such an embodiment may be particularly useful in dispensing atransdermal substance 306 - Reference is now made to
FIG. 16 which illustrates adispenser 310 and anelectronic dispensing controller 312, constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of thepresent invention Dispenser 310 andelectronic dispensing controller 312 are packaged as abolus 314 i e, a pill or tablet used in veterinary or clinical medicine. In this embodiment,dispenser 310 andelectronic dispensing controller 312 operate as long as they are present in the stomach or other portions of the alimentary canal, and cease to operate upon expelment from the body. Alternatively,dispenser 310 andelectronic dispensing controller 312 may be fashioned to remain in the body. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 17 which illustrates adispenser 320 and anelectronic dispensing controller 322, constructed and operative in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.Dispenser 320 andelectronic dispensing controller 322 are packaged in anexpandable balloon 324 which is adapted for expanding in a stomach of a patient/animal. The possible operations ofdispenser 320 andelectronic dispensing controller 322 are as described previously fordispenser 310 andelectronic dispensing controller 312. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 18 which illustrates adispenser 330 and anelectronic dispensing controller 332, constructed and operative in accordance with still another preferred embodiment of the present invention.Dispenser 330 andelectronic dispensing controller 332 are packaged as a projectile 334 which is injectable into a patient/animal. - Reference is now made to
FIG. 19 which illustrates adispenser 340 and anelectronic dispensing controller 342, constructed and operative in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.Dispenser 340 andelectronic dispensing controller 342 are packaged as amodule 344 implantable into a patient/animal - Reference is now made to
FIG. 20 which illustrate adispenser 350 and anelectronic dispensing controller 352 constructed and operative in accordance with vet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.Dispenser 350 andelectronic dispensing controller 352 comprise a Micro-Electro-Mechanics Systems (MEMS)pump 354 - As is known in the art of MEMS. MEMS are fabricated from metals such as aluminum, tungsten, nickel, etc. In addition, MEMS are fabricated from polycrystal materials such as polysilicon and single crystal (SC) materials such as Single Crystal Silicon (SCS).
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MEMS pump 354 is preferably in fluid communication with areservoir 356 of asubstance 358.MEMS pump 354 pumps thesubstance 358 via anoutlet port 360, the pumping being controlled bycontroller 352.MEMS pump 354 is thus an “on-chip” pump with all the necessary electronic pump controls built into thechip Controller 352, as well as any of the control devices of the previously described embodiments of the present invention, may be programmable and may be connected to an external input/output (I/O) device. The I/O device can feed instructions and data to the controller and can receive data from the controller for processing with a computer such as a PC. - It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Rather the scope of the present invention also includes both combinations and subcombinations of the various features described and shown hereinabove as well as modifications and further developments thereof which would occur to persons skilled in the art upon reading the above description and which are not already in the prior art.
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32. A method of communication with a pet comprising:
transmitting a first audio signal of a sound emitted by a pet via wireless communication from an audio transducer mounted on a collar, harness or bracelet on the pet to a communication device of a person desiring to communicate with the pet; and
transmitting a signal by wireless communication from said communication device to said audio transducer mounted on said collar, harness or bracelet to cause a second audio signal to be sounded to the pet.
33. The method of communication according to claim 32 , wherein said second audio signal comprises a high-pitched signal which is only sensible by said pet and which said pet has been trained to recognize and obey.
34. The method of communication according to claim 32 , wherein said transmitting said second audio signal causes said pet to terminate barking.
35. The method of communication according to claim 32 , wherein said second audio signal comprises a voice of said person which said pet has been trained to recognize and obey.
36. The method of communication according to claim 32 , wherein said first audio signal comprises a bark of said pet.
37. The method of communication according to claim 32 , further comprising sensing biological information of the animal and transmitting data related to said biological information to said communication device of the person.
38. The method of communication according to claim 37 , wherein sensing biological information comprises sensing a pulse of said pet,
39. The method of communication according to claim 37 , wherein sensing biological information comprises sensing sweating of said pet,
40. The method of communication according to claim 37 , wherein sensing biological information comprises sensing breathing of said pet,
41. The method of communication according to claim 32 , further comprising transmitting a visual pet identifying message by wireless communication from the communication device to a display mounted said collar, harness or bracelet.
42. The method of communication according to claim 41 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises a name of the pet.
43. The method of communication according to claim 41 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises a telephone number of the pet's owner.
44. The method of communication according to claim 41 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises a fax number of the pet's owner.
45. The method of communication according to claim 41 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises an email address of the pet's owner.
46. A method of communication with a pet comprising:
transmitting a visual pet identifying message by wireless communication from a communication device to a display mounted a collar, harness or bracelet on a pet.
47. The method of communication according to claim 46 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises a name of the pet.
48. The method of communication according to claim 46 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises a telephone number of the pet's owner.
49. The method of communication according to claim 46 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises a fax number of the pet's owner.
50. The method of communication according to claim 46 , wherein said pet identifying message comprises an email address of the pet's owner.
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