WO2010082915A1 - Animal scent detection apparatus and system - Google Patents
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- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K29/00—Other apparatus for animal husbandry
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K15/00—Devices for taming animals, e.g. nose-rings or hobbles; Devices for overturning animals in general; Training or exercising equipment; Covering boxes
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of scent detection and more particularly to a animal scent detection system. Description of the Prior Art
- dogs or other animals to search for contraband such as drugs or explosives. This is because animals have noses that are far more sensitive and responsive to a wide variety of materials than humans. Dogs, for example, are know to be able to detect various materials in the parts per billion range. Canines have been used particularly because they can be trained to respond in a predetermined manner when they detect the presence of a target substance.
- the present invention relates to a portable scent detection system for moving air from a search area to an animal's nose that can include a handheld pickup for collecting air from a target area, an air moving unit containing at least one fan, a return hose coupled between the pickup and the air moving unit, and a scent presentation device worn on the animal's head with a one or more presentation ports near the animal's nose.
- the preferred animal is a dog or canine; however, any animal which can be trained to indicate detection o a arge scen can e use . e a r mov ng uni n e ou e or sing e. single unit can contain one fan, while a double unit can contain a second fan.
- the pickup device can also optionally contain a fan.
- the fans can be battery powered using fixed or rechargeable batteries.
- the battery or batteries can be external or internal to the unit.
- the air moving unit can be contained in a waist or backpack for ease in use.
- the scent pickup can also optionally contain a filter to filter out dust or unwanted particles.
- a system of hoses normally can be run between the pickup device and the air moving unit and between the air moving unit and the scent presentation device.
- the air moving unit can optionally be located in a widened section of the hoses or hoses.
- the system is normally used by attaching the air moving unit and batteries in a waist or backpack with the scent presentation device strapped to a canine's nose.
- the operator and animal can then sweep and area using the pickup device to direct scents to the canine.
- the animal can be trained to appropriately signal when a target scent is detected.
- Fig. 1 shows a dog being used with a portable embodiment of the present invention to detect scents.
- Fig. 2 shows a muzzle-like device that can be worn by a dog or other animal that can direct scents to the animal's nose.
- Fig. 3 shows details of a portable embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 4 s ows n erna e a s, nc u ng e poss e oca on o ans, o the embodiment of Fig. 3
- Fig. 5 shows a different embodiment of a portable unit.
- Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of the invention with a fan embedded in an enlarged portion of tubing.
- Fig. 7 shows a optional auxiliary fan unit that can be attached to embodiments of the invention for searching larger areas such as containers, truck cargo bays and the like.
- the present invention relates generally to an apparatus and system for directing scents to a dog's or other animal's nose so that the natural sensitivity and selectivity of the animal's nose can be used to detect concealed target substances such as drugs or explosives.
- One of the objects of the present invention is to pick up air from the immediate vicinity of the target substance and move that air to the animal's nose in such a way that the search area can be at any height, and done in a way that the animal can move around freely.
- the term dog or canine will be used in this application to represent any animal that can be trained and used to respond to scent. While dogs are the most common animals that can be used in this application, and are preferred because of their intelligence and ability to be trained, any other animal that can be trained to respond may be used and will be included under the name canine or dog in the present application.
- a particular embodiment of the present invention includes a muzzle-like device that fits over the dog's snout and can be loosely and comfortably strapped to its head. Air samples taken from a search area can be directed into a fan unit and through tubing to this device.
- Fig. 1 shows an example of this embodiment.
- a dog 17 wearing such a device 1 cooperates with a human operator 16 who wears a portable fan and battery unit 19 in a waist pack. Searching is performed by the operator 16 using a hose 8 and inlet pickup device 9.
- the small portable unit 19 runs on batteries and moves air from the pickup device 9 to the scent presentation device 1 on the dog's nose via a tube or hose 5.
- the dog can be trained to respond in a predetermined manner such as sitting upon detection of a target scent.
- the device can be operated by placing it on the dog, and starting the fans making generally sure that fresh air (with no contamination from any target substance) is entering the pickup. After airflow is established, the operator and dog can proceed to a search area.
- the portable unit 19 can be worn by the operator during the search. The operator-dog team can then proceed on foot to perform the search for contraband 18. While Fig. 1 shows a item on a table to aid in the understanding of the invention, in reality, contraband 18 may be hidden in walls or ceilings, under beds, in cabinets or anywhere.
- a room can be searched quickly using the apparatus of the present invention by moving the pickup to the vicinity of points of interest including the walls or ceiling.
- the dog can be trained to give an indication of a detection by either moving its body (sitting for example), or by making some other type of in ica ion.
- ra n ng o s ype is unique in i se .
- enera y w en a e ec ion is made, the operator can optionally move away from the locus with the dog, make sure the pickup is pulling in only clean air at that point, wait until the dog has stopped responding, and then return to the suspect area. If the dog gives a second indication of a hit or detection, the operator or other personnel can search for the actual contraband.
- Fig. 2 shows a detail of an embodiment of the muzzle-like scent presentation device that can be worn by the dog.
- the device can have a rigid metal or plastic frame 1 that is shaped to fit over an animals snout so that the nose is near the front of the device.
- the device can include an over-bar 16 that passes over the nose.
- Incoming airflow can enter a T-junction 6 that directs the flow into tubing 2 on each side. While tubing is shown in Fig. 2 on both sides, tubing on only one side is within the scope of the present invention.
- Holes 3 in the tubing 2 direct the flow to the nose.
- the holes or other presentation ports or means 3 can be far enough away from the nose so that the dog is comfortable and yet can detect target substances in the desired sensitivity range.
- the device can be fitted onto the animal's head with a harness 15 that can attach with one or more straps 4.
- the harness 15 and strap(s) 4 can be made from leather, artificial leather or any other flexible material.
- the strap can
- FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a portable apparatus using the principles of the present invention.
- a central portable unit 7 can contain fans and provide an air moving point to pull air from an inlet hose 8 and pickup 9. Air can move through the portable unit 7 and be forced out both sides to a junction 6 where it can enter a single feed hose 5.
- the feed hose 5 can be cou - i i en roug e more feed hoses 2 to a section with exit holes or other presentation ports 3.
- the muzzle-like device 1 can be held on the animal's head with a harness and one or more straps 4. Air entering the entrance 10 of the pickup 9 can optionally be filtered if desired.
- Fig. 4 shows a cut-away detail of the embodiment of Fig. 3.
- the central portable unit 7 can include one or more internal fans 11.
- the pickup unit 9 can optionally also contain a fan 12.
- a preferred fan is a miniature DC fan of model number DB04048B12U made by AVC Company of Taiwan. Any similar fan can be used.
- the fans can be connected to an electrical source such as a battery 15 by internal or external wires 13, 14 or can be run from conventional power.
- the battery 15 can optionally be rechargeable.
- Fig. 5 shows a cut away view of an alternative embodiment.
- the air moving chamber 7 includes a single unit with a single fan 11.
- the hosing is similar in this embodiment to that of the embodiment shown in Figs. 3-4 except that no T-junction is needed at the air moving chamber.
- an optionally rechargeable batter 15 can be used.
- the unit can be operated from line power such as conventional 115 volts.
- the battery 15 and the air moving unit 7 can be combined into a pack 19 that can be conveniently worn on the waist or back (shown in Fig. 1). Any other type of pack or of carrying the unit is within the scope of the present invention including straps on the air moving unit 7.
- the battery can be reduced in size and located inside the air moving unit. _ in some cases, e searc area may e oo arge or u o ma eria s or there may not be time to search it. In this case, larger fans can be used in the area to direct scents to the portable unit or through a larger hose directly to the animal's nose.
- the air moving unit can optionally be incorporated directly into an enlarged section of the hose if desired.
- Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of the invention containing this feature.
- a widened section of the tubing 7 can contain a miniature fan 11 or a fan 11 and battery 15.
- Fig. 7 shows an optional auxiliary external fan unit 16 that has a larger fan or fans that is capable of moving a larger volume of air.
- This embodiment of the invention is useful for sweeping a large area that is possibly inaccessible such as a cargo container.
- the larger fan can pull the air out of the container 17 and then directly into the rest of the system as shown in Fig. 7.
- the external fan unit 16 can be made small enough to carry in the bag 19 (Fig. 1) with the rest of the equipment and plug directly into a fitting in a container or truck.
- the external fan unit 16 can also be used as a stand-alone unit if desired.
- the preferred capacity of the external unit is around 400 CFM; however, any capacity is within the scope of the present invention.
- the present invention finds many applications beyond the simple searching for contraband.
- the invention can be used to sweep for buried land mines, munitions and the like.
- An operator can use an extension to move the probe 10 out ahead of the dog by a reasonably safe distance.
- an operator and dog team can advance slowly in an area with buried mines sweeping ahead of them without ris ing e sa e ope or anima .
- e use to sample re-circulated air on an aircraft such as after boarding using the craft's cabin air system. In this way, an explosives check could be made on the craft before it leaves the gate.
- the present invention is useful for finding hidden contraband such as drugs, explosives and the like. It is very useful for law enforcement and military applications.
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