Invisible Fence Inc.
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Type | Corporation |
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Industry | Retail, Consumer Electronics |
Founded | August 1973 |
Headquarters | , |
Area served | World Wide |
Key people | Willie Wallace (Chief Executive Officer), Randy Boyd (Executive Chairman) |
Services | Pet Containment |
Number of employees | 700+ |
Parent | Radio Systems Corp. |
Website | www.invisiblefence.com |
Invisible Fence Inc. (commonly referred to as Invisible Fence) is a company that designs pet fences for cats and dogs. Manufactured and distributed by Radio System Corps, the company sells wireless and fenceless systems that were first introduced in 1973.[1] Its best known product consists of an underground wire and a collar with an integrated transmitter that provides a signal to the pet when it approaches the perimeter.[citation needed]
History[]
In the 1970s, traveling salesman Richard Peck worked as a sales and product manager for companies in Pennsylvania. His work took him from city to city and as he drove through these towns, he noticed the number of dead pets lying along highways and city streets. He developed the idea of an "Invisible Fence". In 1973, he received a patent for the concept to build the first invisible fence concept. Peck formed a company called Stay-Put Sales Co. and marketed his product mainly through direct mail and magazines.[2] In 1976, Peck sold the marketing and patent rights to John Purtell. Purtell created a company named Invisible Fence Co.[3][4]
In the 1980s, the receiver the dog wore around its neck was around the size of a cigarette packet. It suited larger dogs like labradors and huskies but not smaller animals like chihuahuas without choking them. The product's range also only allowed a maximum of three acres of circle wire. Putrell pulled it from the market while the product was redeveloped to be smaller and need a new battery only twice a year.[5]
Invisible Fence Co. lost exclusive rights to Peck's invention when the patent expired in 1990. As a result, many other companies emerged and designed their own version of the product including Radio system Corp, who currently owns the company.[6][7] In 1993, John Purtell sold his interest in Invisible Fence.
In 2001, IFCO and the Invisible Fence Brand were sold to Kohlberg & Company.[8] Kohlberg and Company sold the company to Radio Systems Corp in 2006.[9][10]
Project Breathe[]
Its Project Breathe initiative created donates provides animal oxygen mask kits to fire departments and first responders.[11][12]
Notable products[]
Products |
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Boundary Plus[13] |
GPS 2.0 Wire Free Pet Fence[14] |
The Doorman[15] |
Shields and Micro Shields[16] |
References[]
- ^ Curtis, Julie (4 October 2010). "Cats Might Rule but Safely -- at Home". the Daily Voice. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Whittman, Bob. "Stay The Late Richard Peck's Invisible Fence Keeps Pets Confined". The Morning Call. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Whittman, Bob. "Stay The Late Richard Peck's Invisible Fence Keeps Pets Confined". The Morning Call. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "INVISIBLE FENCE BRAND HISTORY". Wilson-Trading. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Rossi, Frank (Jun 19, 1982). "Invisible Fence allows dogs to roam safely". Lakeland Ledger. Philadelphia Inquirer.
- ^ Mike, Gibson (April 2015). "Who Is Randy Boyd? Knoxville's Least-Known Animal-Loving Multi-Millionaire Business Magnate Philanthropist". Knoxville Mercury. Knoxville Mercury.
- ^ Whittman, Bob. "Stay The Late Richard Peck's Invisible Fence Keeps Pets Confined". The Morning Call. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Gisel, Bill. "Garrett company outsourcing jobs to Asia". Kpcnews. Kpcnews. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ Leduc, Doug. "Acquisition likely to result in layoffs for Garrett's Invisible Technologies". Indianaeconomicdigest. IBRC and IAR.
- ^ Leduc, Doug. "Invisible Technologies bought by Tennessee company". Kpcnews. KPC MEDIA GROUP INC. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "VMA and Invisible Fence Brand Announce Wisconsin's Project Breathe Pet Oxygen Mask Donation Program". Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
- ^ "Dallas Fire-Rescue stations to get pet oxygen masks". Fox 4 News. Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. Retrieved 22 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Invisible Fence Brand Introduces Breakthrough Boundary Plus Technology". UBM plc. PR Newswire Association LLC. April 30, 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Invisible Fence Brand Brings GPS 2.0 Wire Free Pet Fence Solution to Canada". Reuters. Thomson Reuters. Jul 8, 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2015.[dead link]
- ^ "Invisible Fence Brand Introduces Pet Access Solutions". UBM plc. PR Newswire Association LLC. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ "Invisible Fence Brand Indoor Solutions". Canine Company. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- Animal training
- Buildings and structures used to confine animals
- Companies based in Tennessee
- Fences
- Franchises
- Pet equipment
- American companies established in 1973
- 1973 establishments in Tennessee