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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7677202 | Pet cleaning apparatus A pet cleaning apparatus comprises a cleaning tub, a saturated solution generator and an air-bubble generating nozzle. The saturated solution generator is connected to the cleaning tub and configured to generate a saturated solution by saturating a pressurized fluid... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7360503 | Atomization system for odor and environmental control in livestock holding areas An atomization system for odor control in a livestock storage facility providing a quantity of odor control product in a reservoir holding an odor control product; a pump in communication with the reservoir; a circulation loop running throughout the livestock storag... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7357098 | Compact elevated pet bath The present invention is directed to a light weight booster bath that will consist of a two-piece reinforced tub unit, removable legs, drain hose, spray nozzle, utility basket, three-piece adjustable leash system with collar and assembling hardware that will fit wit... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347165 | Tortoise bathing facility A pet bathing unit comprising a container for supporting a pet therein, the container having a base and at least one sidewall extending therefrom, a fluid conduit having at least one fluid jet nozzle extending therefrom and located proximal the base to provide for a... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7270749 | Pump system A pumping system comprising: (a) an inlet adapted for connection with a supply of low pressure water; (b) a filtration unit in fluid communication with the inlet, wherein the filtration unit filters impurities from the low pressure water so as to discharge a flow of... | 09/18/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7225758 | Hair grooming device A portable device for treating and grooming hair and head, the device has a reservoir for holding various treatment liquids, a flexible tube for delivery, and a brush with interchangeable hair contact means for application. The device also has a switched heater for ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7194980 | Automated carrier-based pest control system An automated carrier-based pest control system including a substantially automated sprayer. The system also includes a container in fluid communication with the substantially automated sprayer for holding a mixture of carrier-based ingredients, including one or more... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7188786 | Hose-end sprayer assembly A hose-end sprayer assembly connectable to at least one container of product to be dispensed has an elongated housing for a venturi tube assembly rotatable about its central axis and devised to selectively open and close a product inlet opening as well as its associ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7182043 | Animal grooming tool An animal grooming tool (10, 10′, 10″) that allows a user to spray an animal with a liquid and squeegee excess water from the animal. Spraying and squeegeeing may be performed substantially simultaneously with one another in one motion, if desired. The gr... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179162 | Water connected fish scaler A fish scaler assembly for removing scales from a fish such that scales and grime do not accumulate on a scraper. The assembly can be connected to a pressurized water source by threaded coupling having an adapter. A flexible tube on the adapter transports water betw... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7140325 | Pour-on application method and devices The present invention relates to a device for applying a liquid pesticidal formulation to an external surface of a domestic animal, the device comprising an inlet and a plurality of spaced apart outlets, wherein the device is adapted such that when the middle of the... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131393 | Selection system and method for milking animals A selection system for animals comprising: (a) a milking area (20) arranged to enable milking of one or more lactating animals (b) a drinking station (30) remote from the milking area (20) in which is positioned an attractant configured to attra... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118049 | Hose-end sprayer assembly A hose-end sprayer has a selectively rotatable rotary valve received within the transverse bore of a housing which includes a carrier liquid inlet passage, a chemical liquid inlet passage and a discharge passage. The valve has a carrier liquid duct and a chemical li... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107937 | Pet washing assembly A pet washing assembly for includes a housing having a bottom wall, a top wall, a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall, a back wall and a front wall. The front wall has a door therein for selectively positioning a dog into an interior of the housing. The door h... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7080608 | Apparatus for washing animals An apparatus for washing animals is disclosed comprising a container having a bottom surface and a platform spaced vertically from the bottom surface. An animal is positioned on a pad disposed on the platform. The pad and platform are shaped so that the washing liqu... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7073464 | Veterinary height adjustable wet table A height adjustable veterinary wet table can be lowered in elevation to assist in locating animals to the wet table surface and can be raised to an elevation desirable for veterinary treatment of the animal with material received by the wet sink transferred to a dra... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7032840 | Animal bathing system A bathing system is disclosed. The system includes a water supply line, an injectant supply line for supplying an injectant such as shampoo and conditioner, and an injector for combining the water and injectant and homogenizing the mixture. The system also includes ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7021555 | Spraying/misting for plants and animals A method of periodically spraying live plants and/or animals, using a portable electric sprayer, is described and claimed. In the preferred embodiments, the portable electric sprayer includes: (i) a fluid reservoir; (ii) a nozzle for producing a spray of fluid; (iii... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017299 | Gardening cage apparatus and system A gardening cage having self-irrigating and self-fertilizing devices. In a typical embodiment, the cage includes panels having a frame that includes a plurality of horizontal and vertical rungs. The panels are connected so that rungs of respective panels cascade wit... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7011044 | Station for preparing cleaning disinfecting delousing and hydromassaging animals The invention relates to a cleaning station comprising a glass enclosure (2) in which the animals are prepared before and after washing. The glass enclosure (2) comprises the actual washing enclosure (1) and a control panel (3) which are ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6997139 | Atomization system for odor and environmental control in livestock holding areas An atomization system for odor control in a livestock storage facility includes a reservoir capable of holding a sufficient quantity of an odor control product; a pump in communication with the reservoir; a circulation loop running throughout the livestock storage f... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6966276 | Automated walk-thru cattle sprayer A portable, towable livestock sprayer establishes a portal through which livestock move. A rigid, frame includes a removable tongue for connection to the draft vehicle. A pivoted, wheeled subframe hinged to the frame is switched between deployed or retracted orienta... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6948451 | Apparatus and method for shampooing dogs, horses and other animals A shampooing tool has a “clam-shell” design for trapping the components of the tool between the complementary mating halves of the housing. The components include a barrel disposed in the upper portion of the housing and connected to a pressurized water source, ... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6938576 | Device for and a method of milking an animal, a device for monitoring an animal An apparatus and method for milking an animal, in particular a cow, that uses a stress measuring device for determining the animal's degree of stress and to supply stress measurement data to a memory that stores the stress measurement data. Stress measurement data a... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935276 | Apparatus, a system and a method for supporting an animal during grooming An apparatus, a system and a method for supporting an animal during grooming of the animal. A base has a drain, such as, for example, a drain hole and/or drain holes, which may allow the liquids to flow through the base. The base is supported by, for example, a leg ... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6935579 | Dual spray cleaning apparatus A dual spray cleaning apparatus (10) for sweeping, de-greasing, wiping, and drying a waterproof floor surface wherein, the apparatus (10) includes a generally T-shaped spray wand member (30) having a primary spray gun member (34) formed o... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6910446 | Vaccine spray system A spray delivery system and methods of use thereof, suitable for delivering a fan-shaped vaccine spray to birds or chicks held within an open-topped container, comprising a cover, an elongated guide rail mounted thereon, and a spray head may move reversibly on the g... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6820571 | Manually operated animal training device A manually operated animal training device that can be combined with proven and traditional training methods includes means for providing a fluid spray to deter unwanted animal behavior. ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6817317 | Animal papilla disinfectants and method of improving microbial environment This invention provides a novel disinfectant for teats of animals using a microorganism. The disinfectant for teats of animals of this invention is characterized in that it comprises a microorganism belonging to genus Brachybacterium. It is preferable to use ... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6779489 | Automated carrier-based pest control system An automated carrier-based pest control system is provided, and includes a substantially automated sprayer. The system also includes a container in fluid communication with the substantially automated sprayer for holding a mixture of carrier-based ingredients, inclu... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6651588 | Power shampooer for pets A power shampooer for pets is provided which includes a submersible pump, a spray head, and a hose. The hose has a first end and a second end. The first end is sealingly connected to the spray head and the second end is sealingly connected to the pump. Th... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6651589 | Apparatus for variably discharging ingredients on an animal An apparatus and method for variably discharging one or more ingredients other than water on an animal. A nozzle operatively connected to a valve discharges the ingredients. The animal is detected by a either an ultrasonic sensor, a diffused deflective in... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6606966 | Precision medication dispenser An apparatus is described for dispensing precise quantities of particulate medication to livestock, in particular sows during gestation. The apparatus includes a medication hopper having a lower discharge opening; a mechanically or electrically actuated m... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6568352 | Device for cooling a dairy animal, such as a cow A device for cooling a dairy animal, such as a cow. Said device is provided with wetting means for applying liquid to at least a part of the dairy animal and with air displacing means for generating an air flow along the wetted part. The device comprises ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6553941 | Animal grooming squeegee apparatus An improved squeegee with integral nozzle and wiping blade for the washing and grooming of animals, especially large animals such as horses and other livestock, includes a body portion, a valve to regulate the flow of water, a nozzle oriented to direct a ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6435136 | Machine for cleaning, disinfection and deparasitation of animals An apparatus for cleaning, disinfection and deparasitation of animals, namely domestic pets, comprising a cabin, of a suitable size for the animal, having a means for cleaning, disinfection and deparasitation of the animal, with a programming and control ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6230660 | Apparatus for controlling insects on an animal Insects on an animal includes a reservoir for holding one or more ingredients including one or more chemicals. Also included is a delivery system for discharging the one or more ingredients on an animal. A water encapsulation member is mountable on the de... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6098570 | Cleaning device for cleaning a teat of an animal A cleaning device is provided for cleaning a teat of an animal. The cleaning device has a housing with a first wall, a second wall and teat receiving passage. The first wall is spaced from the second wall to form a space between the first and second walls... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5842442 | Animal treatment apparatus An animal treatment apparatus comprises a shallow trough (3) in which at last an injured leg (33) of the animal (5) an be located, a container (47) for containing water, a nozzle (53) for aiming the water at an injured area of an animal's body, attachment... | 12/01/1998 |