Patents Assigned to FURminator, Inc.
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Publication number: 20140060447Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Publication number: 20140060448Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Low-profile air duct fitting for passage of air through narrow openings and method of using the same
Patent number: 8011059Abstract: An air duct comprises a duct wall bounding an airflow channel that extends through the air duct along a flow path. The airflow channel has a plurality of cross-sections that are bounded by the duct wall and that are perpendicular to the flow path. A first one of the cross-sections has an aspect ratio that is less than two. A second one of the cross-sections has an aspect ratio that is greater than four and a minimum dimension that is less than three-quarters of an inch. A third one of the cross-sections has an aspect ratio that is less than two. The second cross-section is positioned between the first and third cross-sections along the flow path. The air duct channels air beneath a door, thereby allowing a vacuum or blower tool to operate in one room while the vacuum or blower device operating the tool operates in a different room.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter -
Publication number: 20100162965Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: FURMINATOR, INC.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Publication number: 20100154718Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: FURMINATOR, INC.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Patent number: 7717067Abstract: 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 handle portion to the pet engageable portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Low-Profile Air Duct Fitting for Passage of Air Through Narrow Openings and Method of Using the Same
Publication number: 20100018472Abstract: An air duct comprises a duct wall bounding an airflow channel that extends through the air duct along a flow path. The airflow channel has a plurality of cross-sections that are bounded by the duct wall and that are perpendicular to the flow path. A first one of the cross-sections has an aspect ratio that is less than two. A second one of the cross-sections has an aspect ratio that is greater than four and a minimum dimension that is less than three-quarters of an inch. A third one of the cross-sections has an aspect ratio that is less than two. The second cross-section is positioned between the first and third cross-sections along the flow path. The air duct channels air beneath a door, thereby allowing a vacuum or blower tool to operate in one room while the vacuum or blower device operating the tool operates in a different room.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2008Publication date: January 28, 2010Applicant: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter -
Patent number: 7650858Abstract: 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 handle portion to the pet engageable portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Furminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Patent number: 7650857Abstract: 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 handle portion to the pet engageable portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Furminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Publication number: 20090126648Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Publication number: 20090126649Abstract: A pet grooming tool comprises a toothed portion, an air passage portion, and a handle portion. The toothed portion comprises a plurality of teeth arranged in a row. The air passage portion comprises a first opening, a second opening, and a fluid passageway. The first opening is positioned adjacent the toothed portion. The second opening is adapted and configured to couple to an air hose. The fluid passageway extends from and operatively connects the first opening to the second opening. The handle portion is connected to the toothed portion and comprises a grip portion. The grip portion is configured and adapted to be grasped by a hand of a person.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Applicant: FURMINATOR, INC.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Patent number: 7509926Abstract: 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 a handle portion and a pet engageable portion secured to the handle portion. The pet engageable portion includes a blade portion and a plurality of teeth. The blade portion includes a blade edge. The teeth extend from the blade edge. The blade edge is adapted to engage the loose hair of the pet and pull it from the pet without cutting or pulling the non-loose hair from the pet.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Furminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Publication number: 20080251031Abstract: A product comprises packaging, a container of liquid, a pet grooming tool, and indicia. The container of liquid and the pet grooming tool are each attached to the packaging. The pet grooming tool comprises a handle portion and a pet engageable portion. The pet engageable portion comprises a plurality of teeth. The indicia indicates that the liquid is useful for cleaning and deodorizing pet hair without applying any other liquid to the hair. The indicia also indicates that the pet grooming tool is useful for removing loose hair and dirt from a pet. The indicia is viewable from outside the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Publication number: 20080178822Abstract: 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 a handle portion and a pet engageable portion secured to the handle portion. The pet engageable portion includes a blade portion and a plurality of teeth. The blade portion includes a blade edge. The teeth extend from the blade edge. The blade edge is adapted to engage the loose hair of the pet and pull it from the pet without cutting or pulling the non-loose hair from the pet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: FURMINATOR, INC.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Patent number: 7334540Abstract: 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 handle portion and a pet engageable portion secured to the handle portion. The pet engageable portion includes a blade portion and a plurality of teeth. The blade portion includes a blade edge. The teeth extend from the blade edge. The blade edge is adapted to engage the loose hair of the pet and pull it from the pet without cutting or pulling the non-loose hair from the pet.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
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Publication number: 20070119383Abstract: 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 handle portion and a pet engageable portion secured to the handle portion. The pet engageable portion includes a blade portion and a plurality of teeth. The blade portion includes a blade edge. The teeth extend from the blade edge. The blade edge is adapted to engage the loose hair of the pet and pull it from the pet without cutting or pulling the non-loose hair from the pet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2007Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: FURMINATOR, INC.Inventors: Angela Porter, David Porter
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Patent number: 7222588Abstract: 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 engageable portion secured to the handle portion. The pet engageable portion includes a blade portion and a plurality of teeth. The blade portion includes a blade edge. The teeth extend from the blade edge. The blade edge is adapted to engage the loose hair of the pet and pull it from the pet without cutting or pulling the non-loose hair from the pet.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: FURminator, Inc.Inventors: Angela L. Porter, David R. Porter
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Patent number: D626295Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: FURminator, Inc.Inventor: David R. Porter
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Patent number: D626296Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: FURminator, Inc.Inventor: David R. Porter
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Patent number: D626297Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: FURminator, IncInventor: David R. Porter