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Teen’s Invention Helps Crossing Electric Fences
An Irish teenager has come up with a simple solution to get over an electric fence safely. Alanna McCabe’s patent-pending Fence De-Fence is an index finger-sized keyring with a slot designed to push down the fence wire to cross over it safely.
She made her first prototype out of a plastic toy when she was 14 af
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Teen’s Invention Helps Crossing Electric Fences FENCING Tools An Irish teenager has come up with a simple solution to get over an electric fence safely Alanna McCabe’s patent-pending Fence De-Fence is an index finger-sized keyring with a slot designed to push down the fence wire to cross over it safely She made her first prototype out of a plastic toy when she was 14 after watching her dad fall while jumping a fence to avoid being shocked The final versions are made of wood or laser-cut acrylic “Fence De-Fence was designed to fit into your pocket and be readily accessible when needed ” says McCabe It can also include a business name or logo Other customers are farmers hikers and gun clubs Fence De-Fence is sold through wholesale agriculture trade firms in Europe to corporations and through her website Retail cost is about $2 50 It is not available in N A yet Winning the title “Young Innovator of the Year 2020” at age 14 helped McCabe attract attention to her invention She was invited to host a trade stand at the National Ploughing Championships in 2022 which attracts 300 000 visitors over three days At 16 she has other inventions she hopes to launch as she follows a career in business Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Alanna McCabe Fence De-Fence Roebuck Mountnugent Co Cavan Ireland alanna@co2 ie; fence-defence myshopify com
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