Abstract: An improved apparatus for grooming animals, particularly for the removal of loose hair and hair that is soon to become loose. In a first embodiment, a base has one or more slots that slideably receive a corresponding number of comb extensions. The comb extensions are transversely disposed relative to a longitudinal axis of the base, are longitudinally spaced apart from one another, and are oriented at a common angle relative to the base. In a second embodiment, plural rows of transversely disposed tines are integrally formed with the base. In a third embodiment, the base and comb extensions are integrally formed with one another and the base is snap-fittingly engaged to a clip member having a handle that is integrally formed with it. Further embodiments include plural base sections that interlock with one another or which are interlocked together by a separate locking member to collectively form a base, wherein each base section carries a row of tines.

Abstract: A functional configuration for the bottom of containers and other objects needing the characteristic of being able to stand upright on a horizontal surface that facilitates their submersion into ice and other particles. This invention is comprised of a number of arc shaped arms (10) that start at the center of the bottom of a container or other object and extend outward to the edge. The arms (10) have a top surface that is parallel to a horizontal plane. There is a cutaway portion for particle dispersal (16) that is formed by the meeting of the surfaces that extend from the concave (12) and convex sides (14) of adjacent arms. The surface extending from the convex side of an arm (14) is set at an angle to the horizontal plane that is greater than the surface extending from the concave side (12) of the adjacent arm.

Abstract: An improved tool for grooming pets, especially for the removal of loose hair and hair that is soon to become loose, comprised of a base (10) with comb extensions (12,14) mounted on either side at an angle of less than 90 degrees to the base. The comb extensions (12,14) are comprised of tines extending from a solid backbone or shoulder (16) that protrudes from the base (10). The comb extensions (12) on one side of the base have tines that are larger and spaced further apart than the tines of the comb extensions (14) on the other side of the base. A cleaning tool (18) comprised of a base (20) with tines (22) protruding therefrom is held in a compartment (24) on the side of the invention when not in use. As the invention is stroked through the hair of the animal, the angle of the comb extensions (12,14) causes a deep and prolonged penetration of the coat.