Brian M Stearns

US Patent:

20230058034, Feb 23, 2023

Filed:

Nov 1, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/978812

Inventors:

- Green Valley AZ, US
Brian Stearns - Roseville CA, US

Assignee:

CANINE DETECTION SERVICES LLC - GREEN VALLEY AZ

International Classification:

A01K 15/02
A01K 5/01

Abstract:

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for training animals using a wirelessly activated scent-based training system. The scent-based training system includes a reward dispenser that holds a reward. The scent-based training system also includes a scent chamber physically couplable to a target scent reservoir. Target scent molecules flow from the scent reservoir to the interior space of the scent chamber where they may be detected by the animal at which time a reward may be dispensed. The reward passes through the scent chamber prior to being provided to the animal. The reward “pushes” air through the scent chamber prior to passage through the chamber, increasing the concentration of target scent molecules proximate the scent chamber. After passage through the scent chamber a venturi effect created by the reward causes additional target scent molecules to flow from the target scent reservoir to the scent chamber.