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Is a bark collar patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a bark collar have been patented many times, but "a bark collar" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 130 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “bark collarcontrol” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 33 best keyword matches we examined, 11 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2002.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: RADIO SYSTEMS CORP (10), TRI TRONICS INC (3), SHENZHEN SMARTPET TECH CO LTD (3), KONOVALOV DEONISY (2).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A01K (31), Y10S (6), G10L (2), G01H (2).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a bark collar

  1. Piezoelectric detection coupling of a bark collar US-11553692-B2 2023 · RADIO SYSTEMS CORP
    A method is described that comprises receiving a filtered signal corresponding to an acoustic event, applying one or more tests to the filtered signal in a sequence, wherein each test of the one or more tests assesses the filtered…
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  2. Bark Control Device US-2014209039-A1 2014 · WONG ANSON
    A collar mounted bark control device which is positionable about the neck of a dog. The bark control device includes a collar with a housing mounted thereto. The housing contains a power source such as a battery or the like. Micro…
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  3. Vibration dampening bark control device US-8342134-B2 2013 · RADIO SYSTEMS CORP
    A bark control device for deterring a dog from barking. The bark control device includes a vibration dampening material forming or covering at least a portion of the bark control device housing. The vibration dampening material re…
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  4. Anti-bark training system for dogs US-7658166-B1 2010 · RHEINSCHMIDT JR JAMES J
    This patent discloses a system to train a dog to reduce barking while the dog is kept in an outdoor dog pen. The system may include a bark switch connected between a transformer and a power supply, a water valve operatively connec…
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  5. Bark control device and associated vibration dampening housing and method for constructing such housing US-7222589-B2 2007 · RADIO SYSTEMS CORP
    A bark control device ( 10 ) for deterring a dog from barking. The bark control device ( 10 ) includes a housing ( 12 ) carried by the dog, the housing having a vibration dampening surface ( 13 ) covering at least a portion of the…
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  6. Neck motion detector and method for bark control device US-7252051-B2 2007 · TRI TRONICS INC
    An electronic apparatus ( 1 ) for control of vocalization by a dog includes first and second stimulus electrodes ( 5 ) connected to a surface ( 9 ) of the housing, a vibration sensor ( 6 ), control circuitry in the housing having …
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  7. Vain barking preventer WO-2006040824-A1 2006 · PET TECH JAPAN INC
    A device being provided in the collar to be attached to the neck of a dog comprising a vibration unit (10) which vibrates upon sensing barking of a dog. The vibration unit (10) comprises a voice recognition sensor (20) provided wi…
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  8. Vibration sensor assembly and method for bark controller US-6928958-B2 2005 · TRI TRONICS INC
    A dog bark limiter includes a housing ( 2 ) supported against the dog's skin by a strap, stimulus electrodes ( 5 ), and a sensor ( 6 ) for producing signals in response to vocalizing by the dog. The sensor includes a membrane …
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  9. Barking episode counter and method for bark control device US-2005145196-A1 2005
    A collar-mounted electronic apparatus ( 1 ) for control of barking by a dog includes a housing ( 2 ) supported by a collar for attachment to the dog's neck, first and second stimulus probes ( 5 ) connected to a surface ( 9 ) o…
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  10. Methods for reducing excessive barking of a dog US-6939894-B2 2005 · AJINOMOTO KK
    Methods for reducing excessive barking of a dog are disclosed wherein GABA or SKF97541 is administered.
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  11. Apparatus for determining dog's emotions by vocal analysis of barking sounds and method for the same US-6761131-B2 2004 · INDEX CORP
    A method of determining a dog's emotions from its voice with objective supports. The invention follows the procedures of converting dog's voices into electrical audio signals, extracting characteristics in a time to freque…
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  12. Spray control anti-bark collar US-6668760-B2 2003 · RADIO SYSTEMS CORP
    An apparatus for controlling the barking of a dog through application of a spray deterrent, or spray control bark collar. The spray control bark collar administers a dose of a pressurized substance in response to the barking of th…
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  13. Appliance for dissuasion of a dog from barking US-6588376-B1 2003 · RADIO SYSTEMS CORP
    In a device adapted to dissuade a dog from barking, there is provided a reservoir of spray material associated with a collar which encircles the dog's neck. The reservoir includes at least one wall member defining an interior …
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  14. Bark control apparatus and method for use with multiple dogs US-6431121-B1 2002 · RADIO SYSTEMS CORP
    An apparatus for controlling the barking of dogs in a group setting, or group bark control apparatus, and method for use. The group bark control apparatus detects the barking of the host dog and applies an appropriate correction t…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a bark collar been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Pet products are a popular invention category; differences tend to be in the attachment, the dispensing or cleaning mechanism, or added electronics.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.