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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8156900 | Animal claw live tissue sensing method and apparatus An electronic method and apparatus to externally sense and identify the position of live tissue within an animal claw, including opaque claws. The live tissue (quick) position is determined by electrical conductivity measurements along the claw, so that the claw can... | 04/17/2012 |
| 7886698 | Animal calming device and methods thereof Embodiments of the present invention relate to a non-powered calming device for use on an animal's fur, and a method of using the same. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a non-powered animal calming device comprises an anti-static material ... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7717067 | Pet grooming tool and method of manufacturing pet grooming tools A pet grooming tool comprises a pet engageable portion formed of polymeric material and having a plurality of teeth. A method of forming a pet grooming tool comprises molding a pet engageable portion out of a first polymeric material and thereafter over-molding a ha... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7654228 | Paw sucker The nature of this invention is to develop a new way to clean dog's paws of any debris, such as mud, etc., which it may encounter. The present invention provides a safe, easy, efficient, innovative way to clean the paw. It will eliminate the use of several towels fo... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7640892 | Nail and claw quick detection apparatus and method A detection device for the quick of an animal claw incorporates a sensor device and scan system technology into a hand-held device that locates the location for a proper cut, avoiding cutting the quick and avoiding pain to the animal. The scan system technology may ... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7337749 | Washable absorbent article and uses therefor A liquid absorbent pad particularly useful for pet maintenance activities. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7302915 | Portable device for cleaning an animal's paw An assembly device for cleaning an animal's paw and assembly methods thereof are disclosed including a container adapted to retain a cleaning agent, the container defining an opening and including a side wall, a cleaning platform disposed in said container and defin... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7258079 | Apparatus and method for waterproofing game birds A method and apparatus for waterproofing game birds is provided. The game birds are sprayed with a waterproofing composition in amounts that prevent excessive water absorption by the feathers of the birds in wet weather, while still permitting the game birds to fly.... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7238680 | Topical compositions for veterinary uses A method of treating a non-human dermatological disorder, wherein the method comprises topically administering to a non-human dermatological disorder a therapeutically effective amount of a topical composition containing: (1) an active component comprising at least ... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7159274 | Vacuum grooming tool A vacuum grooming tool is disclosed that includes a vacuum nozzle attachable to a vacuum source and has a hollow body with a mouth opening. A grooming device selected from a variety of standard animal grooming hand tools, such as a shedding blade, rake, or de-mattin... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7137356 | Pet-safe nail and claw clippers A claw cutter incorporates a sensor device and scan system technology into a hand-held trimming device that locates the location for a proper cut, avoiding cutting the quick and avoiding pain to the animal. The scan system technology may include a light sensor, an i... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7117821 | Cat scratching apparatus A cat scratching apparatus is disclosed. The cat scratching apparatus comprises a casing and first and second scratching surfaces. Each of the scratching surfaces is formed by superimposed edge portions of stacks of corrugated material. Further, each of the scratchi... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7077076 | Pet grooming tool A pet grooming tool, for use with a furry pet such as a dog or cat having loose hair and non-loose hair, is adapted for removing the loose hair from the pet. The grooming tool comprises an elongate handle portion extending generally along a handle axis, and a pet en... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7011043 | Apparatus, systems and methods for dulling animal claws Apparatus and assemblies for dulling animal claws using corrugated material and abrasive surfaces. An animal, such as cat, will instinctively claw at the corrugated material and contact the abrasive surfaces, thereby simultaneously dulling or trimming its claws. Met... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6834619 | Pet grooming mitt with continuous reservoir A mitt grooms and washes a pet such as a dog or cat. The rubber mitt has a built-in reservoir, with discharge ports and massage nibs for efficient pet grooming. Purposeful patterns of densely placed rubber nibs along the longitudinally extending medial area of the p... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6510816 | Easy clean equine body brush An equine body brush is specially formed to produce a combined cleaning and brushing action for each single stroke of the brush in a desired stroke direction by using two distinct stiffness of bristles arrayed in a linearly tapered height arrangement. The... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6394037 | Horse hair braiding tools and methods for their use The present invention provides tools, kits and methods for braiding animal hair, in particular hair of the horse's mane. Tools include a pulling tool, a cutting tool and a cutting comb. The pulling tool and the cutting tool are attachable to ends of a cor... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6230659 | Grooming device and method of using The present invention provides an apparatus and method for grooming fur-bearing animals with a body having an integral base with a leading edge having a plurality of spaced apart tines attached and at least one sleeve proximate to the base contacting a po... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6058886 | Pet cage dryer A pet cage dryer comprising a cage and a fan assembly mounted thereon for drying the wet coat of a pet animal housed inside the cage. In use, the fan assembly directs a high volume of ambient temperature air across substantially the entire interior region... | 05/09/2000 |
| 5743214 | Light for clippers A lighting apparatus to be retrofitted to a clipping apparatus for grooming animals is disclosed which includes a light bulb for lighting the clipping apparatus, a power supply apparatus for supplying power to the light bulb, and a canopy for covering the... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5509378 | Method of brushing a pet using a brush with an adjustable head A brush for pets, such as dogs, cats, etc., according to the present invention may be used as a tool for trimming the hair of pets or used for the purpose of obtaining such effect as keeping cleanness of pets by cleaning dust or scurf or dandruff adhered ... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5379723 | Animal grooming system and method A method for utilizing a grooming system including a plurality of user selectable grooming implements which can be releasably and pivotably coupled to a fixed length or extendible grooming implement pole includes selecting a first grooming implement from ... | 01/10/1995 |
| 4970990 | Device for removing mats from the hair of animals This invention provides a tool for effective removal of mats of hair in the coats of fur-bearing animals. The tool is particularly effective in removing mats from long-haired dogs, while preserving most of the original hair in the original length. The too... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4097305 | Method for removing bot eggs from animal hair Bot eggs are readily removed from horse's hair by first applying to the eggs a thickened aqueous solution of an imidazoline or betaine surfactant in which the hydrophobe is a C7 to C12 hydrocarbyl group. This loosens the adhesion of ... | 06/27/1978 |
| 4083327 | Animal grooming apparatus and process A non-uniformly weighted flexible toothed belt is driven to traverse and produce both a forceful combing action on an animal hide in its traversing motion parallel to pulley-to-pulley movement and a varied yieldable pressure against the hide transverse to... | 04/11/1978 |
