ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,414,539, issued on Sept. 16.
"Remote pet treat-dispensing system for use with a mailbox" was invented by Daniel R. Mota (New Bedford, Mass.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The remote pet treat-dispensing system for use with a mailbox may include a treat dispensing unit and a remote activation unit. The remote pet treat-dispensing system may be adapted to train a dog to behave less aggressively when a mail carrier delivers mail. Responsive to an indication from the remote activation unit that the mail carrier has accessed a mail receptacle, the treat dispensing unit may be adapted to play an audible sound intended to attract the dog to th...