Abstract: Disclosed is a pet carer. The present invention includes a base, a container located on the base, the container having a space for receiving a pet therein, an entrance for the pet to enter/exit the space, and a discharge hole provided therein to discharge air, a door selectively opening/closing the entrance, a door drive device provided to the base to drive the door, a compressor supplying the air to the discharge hole, a filter unit located under the container to filter off dirt separated from the pet, and a suction fan located under the container to suck air into the filter unit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pet bath. The pet bath includes an outer cabinet and an inner cabinet having open front surfaces, a door configured to open and close the open front surfaces of the outer and inner cabinets, a water collection tank to form a washing water storage space, a circulation pump to pump the washing water stored in the water collection tank, a lower nozzle and at least one upper nozzle to spray the washing water pumped by the circulation pump into a bathing enclosure, a stand disposed between the lower nozzle and the at least one upper nozzle, a circulation water filter to filter washing water, an air blower to circulate air in the bathing enclosure, and air nozzles to discharge air to an inside of the bathing enclosure, and inner exhaust holes to exhaust air are formed in an upper surface of the inner cabinet.

Abstract: The pet grooming enclosure resembles an animal carrier that includes a plurality of suction nozzles located within an interior of the animal carrier. The plurality of suction nozzles collectively connects to a manifold that is connected to a vacuum and motor. The plurality of suction nozzles is adapted to draw out moisture and loose hair or fur from within the animal carrier, but without actually coming into contact with an animal positioned within the animal carrier. The animal carrier includes a sliding tray that is presented along the bottom of the animal carrier. In use, the sliding tray is positioned inside of the animal carrier such that an animal is adaptively positioned on the sliding tray. The sliding tray is adapted to collect water and debris from within the animal carrier, and subsequently slide out of the animal carrier in order to discard the water and debris.

Abstract: The dog-washing apparatus is a device that is specially adapted for use with a dog, and which isolates a dog inside of a housing in order to wash said dog. The dog-washing apparatus includes the housing onto which a pair of roof members are hingedly attached. The pair of roof members enclose the housing, and each include at least one glove hole thereon. An entrance into the housing adaptively enables the dog to enter into the housing. A plurality of sprinkler members are positioned inside of the housing and direct a soap and water solution onto the dog. The housing and the pair of roof members are made of a translucent material so as to view the interior of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shower head having a rigid housing (1), having a connection for a water line (4) and at least one water transport channel which can be connected to the water line (4) and which ends in nozzles which are arranged on the side of the housing (1) pointing down when in use and through which water streams emerge, wherein the housing (1) has an elongated, flat shape. The aim of the invention is to develop a simple and cost-effectively produced shower head which generates a concentrated water stream and also generates a broad water curtain. Said aim is achieved in that the nozzles are substantially distributed over the entire length of the housing (1) and a manually activated shut-off device is combined with the shower head by means of which the water stream to one part of the nozzle (6) can be interrupted.

Abstract: A system for providing animal maintenance includes a housing operable to accommodate an animal, an actuating arm coupled to the housing and to an attachment device, the attachment device is operable to perform one or more animal maintenance tasks, and the actuating arm is operable to apply the attachment device to the animal, a position sensor operable to determine the position of the animal relative to the position sensor, a restraint is operable to restrict the movement of the animal within the housing, and a processor communicatively coupled to the position sensor, the actuating arm, and the attachment device, the processor is operable to receive measurements from the position sensor and, in response to the received measurements, direct the actuating arm to apply the attachment device to the animal.

Abstract: A pet washing apparatus for dogs and like animals comprises a cylindrical casing with a top, flat bottom, two end walls, side walls with windows and a pair of hand holes. The casing is provided internally with a plurality of water spray nozzles. The animal stands on a draining floor adapted to be inclined for the discharging of waste water. Air vents are provided in the walls, a vented doubled sided door is provided. The casing connects to a base that raises the casing to an operable height.

Abstract: A self-contained pet washing and grooming apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, a top member which is a grooming compartment, side supports, and a flexible side wall. In various embodiments, a water line brings water in from a water source such as a sink faucet. The water line is attached to a nozzle. A drain tray is placed over the base so that water used within the apparatus drains through the drain tray into the base. A pump is provided in the base to pump water out of the base through a water exit line, for example, into a sink drain. The device has a power source, and is collapsible such that the drain tray, side support and grooming compartment all collapse and fit within the base. Extension legs attached underneath the base are also collapsible. Optionally, the base has a handle and wheels.

Abstract: A pet wash tub includes a funnel-type hair-diverter arrangement established at all corners near the drain, to slope from the front and sides of the tub, angled downwardly towards the drain. The tub is located inside a pet wash station, which includes a wash room and an equipment room. Specifically, the tub is located in the wash room that includes a floor with a slope that acts to rinse water spilled onto the floor under an opening under a dividing wall between the wash room and the equipment room. A collection trough is located in the equipment room to collect the water as it drains from the wash room. Further, the equipment room includes a control panel and hose extensions for air and washing water/soap such that a user can activate the various systems depending on preference while washing a pet.

Abstract: A self-contained pet washing system comprises a tub of a generally rectangular configuration. The tub has a plurality of legs, a front wall, a back wall, a first side, a second side, and a bottom. A track is also provided. The track runs along an entire lower extent of the front wall. Further provided is a basket. The basket is coupled to the track. The basket is adapted to store various cleaning devices and supplies. Lastly provided is an inclined ramp for entrance of a pet to a location between the walls.

Abstract: A pet-drying device including a flexible sheet material having four openings formed therein for receiving the legs of a four-legged animal. Each opening seals around the perimeter of a pet's leg. The sheet material includes first and second longitudinally disposed edges and first and second transversely disposed edges. A first hem in the first longitudinally disposed edge receives a first drawstring for loosely tightening the sheet material around the neck and a second hem in the second longitudinally disposed edge receives a second drawstring that tightens around the tail. The first and second transversely disposed edges are secured to one another with a releasable fastener when the device is wrapped into a tubular configuration around the trunk of a pet. Warm air from a hair dryer is delivered to the inside of the sheet material through an elongate hose that engages a large diameter opening formed in the sheet material.

Abstract: A pet washing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, a top member, side supports, and a flexible side wall. In various embodiments, a water line brings water in from a water source such as a sink faucet. The water line is attached to a nozzle. A drain tray is placed over the base so that water used within the apparatus drains through the drain tray into the base. A pump is provided in the base to pump water out of the base through a water exit line, for example, into a sink drain. The device is collapsible such that the drain tray, side support, and top member all collapse and fit within the base. Optionally, the base has a handle and wheels.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet washing apparatus having a base including a washing floor board for positioning a pet and a top part connectible with the lower base. The top part further includes a cover positionable at least partly over the floor board to define, at least partly, a contained wash space. Preferably, the washing apparatus also includes a nozzle supported on the cover and operably positioned to spray downwardly onto the base and pet positioned in the wash space.

Abstract: Portable grooming and spray devices and processes to automatically cleanse (wash, rinse, and purify) and dry pets are disclosed. A portable grooming device comprises a housing container and situated inside the housing container is a portable spray device having a pet-shape body with four legs. The four legs of the portable spray device safely constrain pets' movements inside the portable spray device throughout various processes to cleanse and dry the pets. The portable spray device comprises plurality of connectors for connecting various apparatus for supplying water, liquid composition, air flow, and the like to the portable spray device. The portable spray device comprises a spray device cavity and plurality of spray nozzles where the spray device cavity channels the water, liquid composition, and air flow to the plurality of spray nozzles and the spray nozzles spray the water, liquid composition, and air flow on a pet's neck, body, tail, and four legs to cleanse and dry the pet.

Abstract: This invention refers to a device for spray cleansing animals, being this a saving device because the arrangement of elements allows or guarantees a thorough animal cleansing which eliminates parasites, dirt, and bacteria into and out of animal's fur and skin, within an average time of 5 seconds per animal, besides the fact that it has a collection or recovery system for water with poison and chemicals and a filtering system which avoids loss of them, since it is reused. Also, sprinkles permit the provision of a water ring with regulated volume and pressure, allowing the opening of animal's fur and penetration to skin.

Abstract: The animal bathing apparatus is fully portable and enclosed by its base and hingedly attached case that overlappingly fits atop the base. Other components, when collapsed, fit within and above the base. The folding legs of the apparatus provide for an animal tender to reach within the front round edged cutout to bath an animal while either sitting upon a given chair or standing, without having to bend. An animal is adjustably tethered within the expanded apparatus so that hands of a tender are free for use in bathing. The water dispenser is mounted on a flexible neck and is height adjustable. The ideally rectangular base has an elevated border, with walls that may be transparent.

Abstract: An apparatus to aid in the bathing of cats, dogs, or similar small pets that is intended for countertop use over an existing a sink is herein disclosed, comprising a box-like structure with a hinged lid. The apparatus is designed such that the cat or dog can be secured within the enclosure with its head protruding from a foam rubber lined opening. A hose and valve connected thereto the apparatus are hooked up to a sink faucet providing a mixture of water and liquid soap which fills and pressurizes the hollow walls of the apparatus causing spraying of the pet from a plurality of water delivery apertures formed in the vertical walls. When completed, the pet is rinsed with clean water. Waste water from the washing process is strained and drained into the sink below. Finally, a dryer adapter coupling allows a user to dry the pet using a hair dryer while still inside the apparatus.

Abstract: A pet washing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, a top member, side supports, and a flexible side wall. In various embodiments, a water line brings water in from a water source such as a sink faucet. The water line is attached to a nozzle. A drain tray is placed over the base so that water used within the apparatus drains through the drain tray into the base. A pump is provided in the base to pump water out of the base through a water exit line, for example, into a sink drain. The device is collapsible such that the drain tray, side support, and top member all collapse and fit within the base. Optionally, the base has a handle and wheels.

Abstract: A pet grooming system is disclosed that is configured to wash and groom pets. The system includes a housing having a base, a first side wall and a second side wall extending upwardly from the base. The first and second side walls are oriented in an opposing relationship with each other. A front and rear opening is defined by respective ends of the first side wall and the second side wall. A front and rear door is movably connected with at least one of the first side wall or the second side wall such that the front and rear doors can be closed thereby at least partially closing off access to the front and rear openings. A plurality of fluid jets is positioned on the base, the first side wall, and the second side wall. A drain is positioned in the base such that fluid can exit the interior space.

Abstract: A system for vaccinating swine according to one embodiment includes a housing having an open first end and an open opposite second end. The housing has a pair of side walls that are angled and non-parallel to one another such that at the second end only a single piglet can exit at one time. The system also includes a vaccination station for individually vaccinating piglets. The vaccination station is located between the pair of side walls in a region thereof that is sized to only permit one piglet to stand between the side walls. The vaccination station includes at least one sensor that detects the presence of the one piglet within the vaccination station and at least one spray nozzle positioned within the vaccination station such that a vaccine dose discharged therefrom is directed upwardly into facial areas of the piglet effectively.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet washing apparatus having a base including a washing floor board for positioning a pet and a top part connectible with the lower base. The top part further includes a cover positionable at least partly over the floor board to define, at least partly, a contained wash space. Preferably, the washing apparatus also includes a nozzle supported on the cover and operably positioned to spray downwardly onto the base and pet positioned in the wash space.

Abstract: A pet bathing apparatus includes an inner casing defining a space for accommodating a pet and having a transparent door for entrance and exit of the pet, an outer casing provided outside the inner casing and spaced apart from the inner casing, and a base part including a support plate having openings and a net arranged on the support plate. A spray nozzle unit distributes water into the space and includes a plurality of fixed and rotary nozzles. A water supply unit includes a main tube coupled with a plurality of branch tubes, which are coupled with the spray nozzle unit, a water feeding pipe defining a water supply path to the main tube, and a container for supplying shampoo to the water feeding pipe. A drain unit collects and removes water, and a blowing unit provides air to the inner casing.

Abstract: The portable washing apparatus for animals has a base and an opposite lid that combine to form a container. The base has a floor and walls to store and to release water, and straps to secure temporarily a pet such as a dog. The lid fits upon the base and over a pet therein. The apparatus includes at least one pair of gloves that have a watertight connection to openings in the base and the lid. A sprayer system connected to the base allows an owner to direct water upon all parts of a pet. The lid and base contain wash water from a pet so the owner avoids a soaking and the pet can be washed indoors or outdoors.

Abstract: 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 steady fluid stream along the base of the container to clean the underside of the pet, a drain unit located on the base of the container to provide a path from the container to a sanitation outlet for the movement of fluids and particles therethrough, at least one pet supporting surface extending from the base, and a set of channels extending along the base of the container between the at least one fluid jet nozzle and the drain unit.

Abstract: 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 has an aperture extending therethrough that adapted for receiving a head of the dog. A water inlet tube extends through the back wall. A plurality of supply tubes is positioned within the housing and each is fluidly coupled to the inlet tube. A plurality of nozzles is mounted with the housing. Each of the nozzles is fluidly coupled to one of the supply tubes.

Abstract: A pet washing and drying apparatus which can wash and dry a pet simply in a short period of time, and with a simplified structure to reduce costs.

Abstract: 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 liquid runs freely from the pad and platform to the bottom surface of the container. A trough is positioned adjacent the bottom surface of the container for receiving the washing liquid. A trough basket collects hair and other debris to keep the drain clear. An external well is positioned adjacent to the trough to provide an area for receiving a recirculating pump for use in minimizing the use of washing liquid required to wash the animal.

Abstract: 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 controlled by a controller or PLC. According to the invention, the interior of the enclosure (1) is disinfected with each washing procedure. Moreover, the invention comprises: safety a mechanism for the hydraulic circuit and the electronics which are actuated when the door (72) of the enclosure (1) or the switchboard is opened, a frequency variator/converter which can be used to adjust the flow of air and water, and moisture and unpleasant odour extractors.

Abstract: Provided are a batch-style or selective-style pet dog washing apparatus implemented by automatic control of a sensor and a driver, and a method for controlling the same. The apparatus includes a supporting base for placing a pet dog to be washed thereon and supporting the pet dog, a washer installed in the vicinity of the pet dog, for washing the pet dog by rubbing the same, a component controller for sensing the positions of the pet dog and the washer, adjusting the height of the supporting base according to the size of the pet dog, varying the position of the washer to get close to the pet dog, and actuating the washer, and a cleaning liquid/air supplier for supplying a cleaning liquid and air to the washer.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for the coating of a human body with a tanning composition, such as a sunless tanning composition, wherein an arm with a plurality of nozzles thereon traverses within a booth to spray coat a body in the booth. The spray nozzles are oriented to avoid opposing air flows and excessive air flows which cause inefficient and uneven, dripping or streaking in the deposition of tanning composition on the skin. In another aspect, the apparatus provides for a foot rinser to rinse the feet of a user while the apparatus applies a sunless tanning composition to the user to avoid overly darkening the user's feet. In yet another aspect, the apparatus provides for a sanitation system to wash-down the spray booth between successive uses.

Abstract: 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 means and including a circuit means for recirculation of the cleaning water and for mixing said water with clean lukewarm water, in addition to a circuit for discharging liquids to drainage, as well as glass panels which allow the animal to see outside the cabin.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for the coating of a human body with a tanning composition, such as a sunless tanning composition, wherein an arm with a plurality of nozzles thereon traverses within a booth to spray coat a body in the booth. The spray nozzles are oriented to avoid opposing air flows and excessive air flows which cause inefficient and uneven, dripping or streaking in the deposition of tanning composition on the skin. In another aspect, the apparatus provides for a foot rinser to rinse the feet of a user while the apparatus applies a sunless tanning composition to the user to avoid overly darkening the user's feet. In yet another aspect, the apparatus provides for a sanitation system to wash-down the spray booth between successive uses.

Abstract: Single or gangable multiplexed animal bathing stations comprise a rearward sloped wash platform between two side courtesy walls, along with a back splash wall and a rearward sloped floor. A wash platform--back splash wall drainage gap G improves drainage, cleanliness and efficiency, along with rearward tilted station floor angles .beta..sub.floor and wash platform angles .beta..sub.platform, which improve drainage and animal-groomer stance. Gangable animal bathing stations are disclosed that share common walls and effluent processing for passage to a central waste filtration and treatment means.

Abstract: An animal-containment device that enables quick and easy containment, such as bathing, of a household pet. The device includes a basin that may be easily manufactured in a unitary piece. The basin includes at least one adjustable strap attached between the sides of the basin. The strap is secured in elongated slots along the sides of the basin over the back of the pet being bathed. A central hump is formed on the basin floor that conforms substantially to the underbelly of the pet. The hump prevents the pet from sitting down during the bathing process. An adjustable collar restraint strap is attached to an additional slot. The collar restraint strap is attachable to a standard pet collar. The pet is immobilized by way of the hump and adjustable straps. A drain with a removable plug is included at the bottom of the basin that is attachable to a standard garden hose for removal of bath water. Assorted bathing accessories are also included for attachment around the lip of the basin.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying suntan lotion including a liquid tight enclosure of generally cylindrical shape. The upper wall portions are tilted inwardly to form a central neck enclosure. A door in side walls of the enclosure is spring biased to the closed position. Lotion mist ports are disposed about the interior of the enclosure and supplied from a lotion distribution tube which in turn is supplied from at least one atomizing nozzle. A pump pumps the liquid lotion from a supply dispenser to the atomizing nozzles. As the lotion is pumped through the atomizing nozzle, it is formed into mist droplets which are communicated to the distribution pipe and then to the mist outlets in the chamber. The droplets contact the body of the person in the chamber and are applied to the skin in that manner. A recirculating pump is provided for evacuating the misted droplets and to recirculate them into the distribution tube by means of an impeller fan.

Abstract: A pet shower device comprising a base sized to receive a body of a pet, with a head of the pet extending outwardly from a front wall of the base. A cover is hinged at one side to the base. When the cover is in a closed position over the base, a front wall of the cover will fit about a neck of the pet. The front wall of the base in combination with the front wall of the cover will have a yoke opening formed thereabout. A structure carried within the base and the cover is for scattering small drops of water on the body of the pet, so as to clean the body of the pet.