Apparatus for pet hair removal

- TOWERSTAR PETS, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, first side isometric perspective view of an apparatus for pet hair removal in accordance with my design;

FIG. 2 is a rear, top, first side isometric perspective thereof;

FIG. 3 is a first side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a second side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the apparatus for pet hair removal which form no part of the claimed design.

The claimed design is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the apparatus for pet hair removal between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

The claimed design shows a contrast of materials by using line shading in one area-and stippling in another.

Claims

The ornamental design for an apparatus for pet hair removal as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1073208
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 22, 2022
Date of Patent: Apr 29, 2025
Assignee: TOWERSTAR PETS, LLC (Malvern, PA)
Inventors: Fernando Becattini, Jr. (Malvern, PA), Jacquelyn N. Becattini (Malvern, PA), Fernando Becattini, Sr. (Devon, PA)
Primary Examiner: Calvin E Vansant
Assistant Examiner: Sherry L Jones
Application Number: 29/863,842
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Grooming Or Animal Cleaning Implement (5) (D30/158)