Liquid Patents (Class 119/603)
  • Patent number: 10695560
    Abstract: A physical therapy device for pets contains: a current output unit, a comb body, and a conductive platform. The current output unit is electrically connected to a power to supply an output current and control a current value of the output current. The comb body includes a first terminal and a second terminal, a side of the first terminal has a first brushes which are made of a plurality of conductive materials. The first terminal is separately electrically connected to the current output unit, and the second terminal is held by a user. The conductive platform is electrically connected to the current output unit so that the current output unit outputs the current to the pets via the first brushes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Inventor: Chien-Chi Wang
  • Patent number: 10660309
    Abstract: An animal cleaning tool for cleaning and maintaining a hygiene of an animal is provided. An animal cleaning tool includes a top housing portion and a bottom plate surface, the bottom plate surface having a set of brushing elements that are spaced apart and protrude outwardly from the bottom plate. The top housing portion includes an air supply conduit and a cleaning agent supply conduit adapted to be disposed within an interior of the top housing portion of the animal cleaning tool, whereby the air supply conduit is configured to distribute air and the cleaning agent supply conduit is configured to distribute cleaning agent. A method for using an animal cleaning tool is provided that includes dispensing the cleaning agent as an atomized spray of particles onto a surface of the animal using the animal cleaning tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Kimos Corp
    Inventor: Kamel Takla
  • Patent number: 10117418
    Abstract: A pet grooming assembly includes a panel that may be coupled to a vertical support surface thereby facilitating the panel to be accessible to a pet. An adhesive layer is coupled to the panel. The adhesive layer may adhesively engage the vertical support surface. Thus, the panel is retained on the vertical support surface. A plurality of bristles is provided and each of the bristles is removably coupled to the panel. Thus, each of the bristles may frictionally engage the pet thereby facilitating the pet to groom themselves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventor: Mark Sterling
  • Patent number: 9648851
    Abstract: A pet grooming assembly includes a brush that has a handle portion and a bristle portion. The bristle portion has a chamber within the bristle portion. The handle portion has a reservoir within the handle portion wherein the reservoir may contain a liquid medication. The chamber and the reservoir are in fluid communication with each other. A valve is movably attached to the brush and the valve selectively inhibits a flow of the liquid medication from the reservoir to the chamber. A plurality of first bristles is attached to the bristle portion wherein each of the first bristles may brush an animal. A plurality of second bristles is attached to the bristle portion. Each of the second bristles is substantially hollow such that each of the second bristles is in fluid communication with the chamber. Thus, each of the second bristles may release the liquid medication onto the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventor: La Terence Graham
  • Patent number: 9314804
    Abstract: A spray shield device and a spray system including the same are disclosed herein. The spray shield device includes: (i) a deflector mounting member configured to engage a tubular member of a spray bottle or aerosol can, the deflector mounting member including a male portion; and (ii) a spray deflector member including a concave deflector portion and a collar portion, the collar portion comprising a female socket for matingly engaging with the male portion of the deflector mounting member, the concave deflector portion configured to generally face a target to which a spray is being applied. The spray system generally comprises: (i) a nozzle member, the nozzle member configured to be fluidly coupled to a fluid discharge passageway of a spray bottle or aerosol can; and (ii) a spray deflector member operatively coupled to the nozzle member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventors: Ashley Sean Harrower, Byron Grant Harrower, Deidre Ann Harrower
  • Patent number: 8857378
    Abstract: A device (1) for performing a cleaning and/or disinfecting treatment on body parts of animals comprises a treatment zone (2) which is adapted to receive the animals to be treated; means (6) for guiding the animals through the treatment zone (2) in a defined walking direction; a treatment tray (3) which is suitable for containing a quantity of cleaning and/or disinfecting liquid, which is located at ground level in the treatment zone (2), in a horizontal operational position, and which is therefore suitable to be trod upon by the animals; and means (7) for tilting the treatment tray (3) and thereby allowing liquid from the treatment tray (3) to drain off from the treatment tray (3) to an area which is located outside of areas which are located in front of the device (1) and behind the device (1) as seen in the walking direction. In this device (1), contamination of a walking path of the animals to be treated is avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: DE ROOIJ Staltechniek B.V.
    Inventor: Arie Maurits De Rooij
  • Patent number: 8833308
    Abstract: A pet door fluid/powder applicator device disposed upon the bottom of the flap of a typical pet door. The pet door fluid/powder applicator device includes at least one roller volubly disposed on an underside of a chamber. At least one interior cavity is disposed within the chamber. The cavity is configured to store fluid/powder in contact with a first portion of the roller. The fluid/powder is applied to the hide of an animal as the animal is caused to contact and rotate the at least one roller of the rollers. Thus, whenever the animal moves through the pet door, a dosage of the fluid/powder containing a desired active ingredient is applied to the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Jack W. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20140090606
    Abstract: An ozone delivery system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. Ozonated water can be used to disinfect and dean various surfaces, equipment, and animals in a dairy setting. Animals can be disinfected and protected from disease through the use of wash-pen and sprayer injections, and other footbath products. Ozone can be educted into a drop hose and a pre-dip line at periodic intervals and into a foot bath to provide refreshed ozonated water. The ozone delivery system and method sterilizes all equipment and floor surfaces without damaging diary equipment components. The system can incorporate computer-controlled options such as maintaining of gas levels, monitoring ozonated water levels, monitoring concentrations of ozone in said ozonated water, controlling entry and exit gates, controlling a drainage system, and monitoring and educting ozone in a foot bath and wash pen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Agventures, LLC
    Inventor: Dana Heacox
  • Patent number: 8668400
    Abstract: An applicator tip is provided for operating in conjunction with a pierceable fluid reservoir. Assemblies in accordance with the invention can lead to an exceptionally easy to use, safe, and convenient system and method of applying a fixed dosage of chemicals to which a user might wish to avoid contact, such as parasiticides. The cap-applicator can have an internal piercing tip capable of piercing the reservoir when the assembly is converted into an active configuration. Projections can be provided, in the form of fins on a tube or a multi-prong structure with straight or curved projections. The tips of one or more projections can include dispensing ports or the ports can be recessed from the distal tip, such as in a notch, so as not to be obstructed if the distal tip of the cap is pressed against an animal to dispense the fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: The Hartz Mountain Corporation
    Inventors: William Ecker, George Engel, Bruce Harvie, Vitor Oliveira
  • Patent number: 8646414
    Abstract: An animal undercoat removal system comprises a conditioning/removal apparatus, a hot and cold water source, shampoo & conditioning agent reservoirs, connecting hosing or piping and housing and mounting hardware for a groomers bathing area. The apparatus further comprises a dual function high flow, low pressure nozzle/low flow, high pressure nozzle, a venturi in the flow stream with a suction port for drawing shampoo/conditioner from reservoirs to assist in loosening of the undercoat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: Wilma K. Flies
  • Publication number: 20140007817
    Abstract: A finger mitt for cleaning an animal's ear, the finger mitt including an elongated finger portion having a closed end and an open end, the finger portion being formed of a soft cloth and configured for receiving a user's finger extending through the open end towards the closed end. The finger mitt further including a cuff attached to the open end of the finger portion, the cuff for engaging the user's finger for securing the finger mitt to the user's finger. The finger mitt configured for removing wax and/or other debris from an animal's ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Alan T. Fanelli, Carol Kamm
  • Patent number: 8596223
    Abstract: A feet washing system has a generally rectangular trough with a planar floor, an anterior side wall, a posterior side wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The system has an anterior raised floor support, a posterior raised floor support, and a middle floor support. The system has a fluid inlet and a drain outlet. The system has a generally planar perforated raised floor component. The system has an agitation pump operatively connected to a power supply. The agitation pump is located between the floor and the raised floor component. The system has an anterior side rail located on a top surface of the anterior side wall, a first side rail located on a top surface of the first side wall, and a second side rail located on a top surface of the second side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventors: Ellen Hoelzel, Matthew Hoelzel
  • Publication number: 20130305998
    Abstract: A pet cleaning apparatus 10 comprises a portable lightweight self-contained pre-pressurizable fluid control and mix delivery station 12, a glove device 24 for outputting fluid, and a connecting member 26 for connecting the station 12 and the glove device 24, thus facilitating simultaneous petting, holding and cleaning of a pet with a single hand. Preferably pressurizing is achieved via a hand pump 32. Preferably the glove device 24 incorporates a pressure activated system, so that fluid is outputted when pressure is applied to a coat of a pet. Distance outputting may also be provided, thus providing multiple variable output options for a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew Brown, Jethro Bennett
  • Patent number: 8566973
    Abstract: A pet wash kit enables a user to outfit a shower head for washing pets adjacent the shower head. The pet-washing kit and/or apparatus comprises a head-to-funnel interface device, a funnel structure, and a length of conduit. The interface device comprises conduit-engaging and head-engaging portions for respectively receiving adjacent portions of a shower head assembly. The funnel structure has a water inlet, a water outlet, and structure for engaging the interfacing device for removably attaching the funnel structure to the shower head assembly. The length of conduit is attachable to the water outlet and extendable therefrom. The funnel structure receives water from the shower head assembly, and the length of conduit directs water away from the funnel structure for enabling a user to selectively discharge water via an optionally nozzled end of the conduit for washing a pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Peter G. Duczak
  • Patent number: 8555819
    Abstract: A pet bathing brush with a hose attachment to aid in bathing pets comprises a massaging brush and a control valve. The brush comprises a gripping handle and is preferably constructed of a pliable hard rubber compound and further comprises a plurality of conical scrubbing protrusions along a bottom surface. The bottom surface further includes a plurality of water apertures which enable water to pass through the bottom surface onto the pet. Water is provided to an interior space of the brush by an attachable hose. Additionally, the brush provides storage and dispensing of a cleanser via an internal reservoir. As a pet is washed, the user can massage the pet with the protrusions while allowing a flow of water to pass through the bottom surface while simultaneously dispensing the cleanser from a nozzle also located along the bottom surface to effectively bathe the pet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey A. McFarland
  • Patent number: 8418654
    Abstract: A brush assembly simultaneously separately controllably releases a fluid and liquid solution directly onto a surface, such as a coat of an animal during grooming, or onto an inanimate surface such as an exterior surface of a land vehicle. The brush assembly includes a molded brush having a plurality of apertures for fluid delivery, preferably water, as well as a secondary aperture for delivery of a liquid solution, such as soap, shampoo, or other treatments. At least one base plate with grooming implementations, such as bristles or a sponge may be interchangeably attached to the brush base. An ergonomical handle is provided having a palm conforming top and finger indentation sides constructed to form an internal cavity. The ergonomical handle is ambidextrous in nature for interchangeable left and right handedness. A center cylinder is located within the ergonomical handle and includes a bladder which aligns with the mid portion of the brush base for fluid delivery from a flow regulator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: I Did It Inc.
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Patent number: 8286592
    Abstract: Portable apparatus and systems for pet bathing. According to one embodiment, a fully contained portable pet washing system includes one or more collapsible fluid bladders, one or more fluid tubes, a variable flow control valve, a bladder holder pack and a detachable fabric-based wash glove. The fluid tubes interface with the collapsible fluid bladders. The variable flow control valve is operable to control the dispensing of wash or rinsing fluid from the collapsible fluid bladders. The bladder holder pack is configured to be fastened as an adjustable waist belt and configured to enclose some portion of the collapsible fluid bladders. The detachable fabric-based wash glove includes at least a portion of an attachment mechanism for engaging the fluid tubes and maintaining the positioning thereof to dispense the wash or rinsing fluid at a location near a palm or finger portion of the detachable fabric-based wash glove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Monete, LLC
    Inventor: John Moinester
  • Patent number: 8276545
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes at least two substantially parallel pressure sensing members adapted to detect location of an animal foot. The apparatus also includes a system for delivering ingredients to the pressure sensing members, and a system for discharging the ingredients on the animal foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Dairy Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: John S. Greeson
  • Patent number: 8088408
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a vaccine or pharmaceutical-containing composition is applied to the muzzle area of the animal, which will then naturally use its tongue to clean itself. This behavior will cause the animal to deposit applied composition to the mucosa of the nasal and oral cavities, thus meeting the need for a simple, effective, and efficient vaccination or treatment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Astech International LLC
    Inventor: Ronald L. Cravens
  • Patent number: 8082886
    Abstract: A horse and/or livestock brush assembly with sponge element that releases a fluid and/or liquid solution directly onto a sponge element for foaming delivery onto the coat of an animal during sponging or washing. The brush assembly includes a brush base attached to a hose and flow regulator. The brush base comprises a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that deliver fluid and/or liquid solution to a sponge element. The flexible deformable membrane and sponge element are fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. Delivery of the fluid or liquid solution is controlled by way of the flow regulator. An optional mixing chamber housing a water soluble compound containing active ingredients may be attached to the flow regulator to form a liquid solution. The liquid solution includes shampoos, conditioners, perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, botanicals, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: I Did It Inc.
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Publication number: 20110297101
    Abstract: The present invention is a pet grooming device. It contains a head with bristles; the head can be interchanged with other heads for versatility. It contains a vibration device for messaging pets that vibrates the head and bristles, as well as a push plate to remove hair or fur from the bristles. The present invention is self-contained and battery operated, so it is easy to use and can be used anywhere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: PRODUCTS OF TOMORROW, INC.
    Inventor: JUAN FERNANDEZ
  • Patent number: 8006647
    Abstract: An animal grooming tool. The animal grooming tool comprises a handle having a proximal end, a distal end and a gripping portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The handle delimits an internal channel disposed therein. The tool also comprises a brush head integrally attached to the distal end and extending therefrom, the brush head further delimiting the internal channel disposed therein. The brush head has a top wall, a bottom wall and sidewalls connecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes a plurality of openings defined therethrough and communicating with the channel. The tool further comprises a stabilizer inserted into and extending within the channel. The stabilizer has an open first end, a closed second end and a body disposed between the open first end and the closed second end. The body has a plurality of apertures defined therethrough and aligned with the openings of the bottom wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Inventor: Emmanuel Raber
  • Patent number: 7921812
    Abstract: A portable animal bathing apparatus (10) that comprises an enclosure (12) having a front panel (14), a rear panel (16), a right panel (18), a left panel (20), a bottom panel (22), an upper edge (24) and a lower edge (26). The enclosure (12) is preferably rectangular shaped an extending downward from each corner of the enclosure is a preferably height adjustable leg (68). A curtain (104) extends upward for the upper edge (24) of the enclosure (12). The curtain (104) is supported by four curtain posts (112). A combination swing ramp and cover (116) extends downward from the right panel (18) of the enclosure (12). The swing ramp and cover (116) allows an animal to be walked up and into the enclosure (12), and also functions as a cover for the enclosure (12) when not in use. A water pump (136) and water reservoir (140) are located in the enclosure (12), within a protective enclosure (144).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Lorraine M. Carrillo
  • Patent number: 7923023
    Abstract: According to the present invention, a vaccine or pharmaceutical-containing composition is applied to the muzzle area of the animal, which will then naturally use its tongue to clean itself. This behavior will cause the animal to deposit applied composition to the mucosa of the nasal and oral cavities, thus meeting the need for a simple, effective, and efficient vaccination or treatment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Astech International LLC
    Inventor: Ronald L. Cravens
  • Patent number: 7837403
    Abstract: A brush is configured with a housing provided with spaced apart inlet and outlet port units. The outlet unit controllably discharges fluid, which fills a chamber, formed within the housing through the inlet port and is pressurized therein in response to an external force applied to the inlet port unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: J.W. Pet Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan Willinger, Ryan Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20100186679
    Abstract: A grooming tool includes at least three latex surgical tubing pieces generally arranged in parallel to one another, and anchored together at corresponding opposite ends. A handle provides for a user to draw the latex surgical tubing pieces across an animal for grooming. Some embodiments of a grooming tool include a hollow shaft, a pressure cap, and a plurality of fluid dispensing comb teeth for dispensing fluid stored inside the grooming tool onto the skin or fur of an animal being groomed. Some embodiments of a grooming tool include one or more detachable grooming accessories such as a comb, brush, heating pad accessory, fluid dispensing comb, or vibrator accessory. Some detachable grooming accessories may be attached to a grooming tool in combination with another detachable grooming accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Lawrence A. Woods
  • Patent number: 7654228
    Abstract: The nature of this invention is to develop a new way to clean dog's paws of any debris, such as mud, etc., which it may encounter. The present invention provides a safe, easy, efficient, innovative way to clean the paw. It will eliminate the use of several towels for this purpose and save the life of the owner's carpeting and floors. A main unit (28) will house a rechargeable battery (60); however an ac adapter (52) is also available. Two canisters (20, 24) will provide a container (20) for clean water and a container (24) for dirty, waste water. Each canister is easily removed for filling and cleaning, yet secured onto the main unit via the construction of the molding (90, 92, 94). The paw is placed into a pouch (70). The pouch (70) is secured by means of an elastic band (72). When a spray switch (46) is depressed, water is released through a hose (34) and onto the paw with sufficient pressure to remove debris from the paw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Inventors: Sunny Lyn Graham, Vincent Edward Graham
  • Publication number: 20090151648
    Abstract: An animal grooming tool. The animal grooming tool comprises a handle having a proximal end, a distal end and a gripping portion disposed between the proximal end and the distal end. The handle delimits an internal channel disposed therein. The tool also comprises a brush head integrally attached to the distal end and extending therefrom, the brush head further delimiting the internal channel disposed therein. The brush head has a top wall, a bottom wall and sidewalls connecting the top wall and the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes a plurality of openings defined therethrough and communicating with the channel. The tool further comprises a stabilizer inserted into and extending within the channel. The stabilizer has an open first end, a closed second end and a body disposed between the open first end and the closed second end. The body has a plurality of apertures defined therethrough and aligned with the openings of the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: Emmanuel Raber
  • Patent number: 7509925
    Abstract: A pet bathing product for the shampooing or bathing of pets, including dogs and horses. The inventive device includes a distribution head that is attached to a hose and an additive reservoir that allows for the sudsing of the coat directly through the comb. The device has a handle designed to fit easily in the hand while currying a pet. A fluid hose or other fluid supply system is attached, either directly or through an adaptor, to a fluid conduit which runs through the device and directs fluid and/or additive to the curry head. A shutter is located between the fluid conduit and the additive reservoir which can be turned on or off to allow fluid to flow past the additive reservoir. When the shutter open position is selected, the shutter allows additive to diffuse into the stream of fluid. The additive/fluid mixture is applied to the pet through the holes in the distribution head. When the shutter is turned to the off position, fluid flows past it without additive being dispensed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Inventor: Jill Mari Embry
  • Patent number: 7503284
    Abstract: A pet washing station apparatus in combination with a supply of water adapted for washing a domestic animal having a collar attached to a collar fastener extending from a leash secured to a basin sidewall extending from a basin bottom and ending at a basin upper lip. The upper lip is configured with plural compartments for receiving pet accessories. A converter integrated into the basin sidewall is included for converting the water supply for washing the domestic animal, the converter including an integrated heating source and a distribution system for receiving the water supply and distributing the converted water to the interior of the basin. The distribution system may include a water connector and a spray nozzle for conveniently distributing the converted water to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Carroll J. Boylan
  • Publication number: 20080251031
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: FURminator, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
  • Publication number: 20080178823
    Abstract: A horse and/or livestock brush assembly with sponge element that releases a fluid and/or liquid solution directly onto a sponge element for foaming delivery onto the coat of an animal during sponging or washing. The brush assembly includes a brush base attached to a hose and flow regulator. The brush base comprises a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that deliver fluid and/or liquid solution to a sponge element. The flexible deformable membrane and sponge element are fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. Delivery of the fluid or liquid solution is controlled by way of the flow regulator. An optional mixing chamber housing a water soluble compound containing active ingredients may be attached to the flow regulator to form a liquid solution. The liquid solution includes shampoos, conditioners, perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, botanicals, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Marni Markell Hurwitz
  • Patent number: 7234419
    Abstract: A pet grooming aid comprises a flexible, elongate handle coupled to a head bearing rigid tines adapted to reach through a pet's fur to its skin. The handle includes a reservoir for treatment fluids, the reservoir being coupled through a gate valve to a manifold within the head that distributes the fluid to a tube within each tine. Squeezing the handle forces treatment fluid through the manifold and tines onto the pet's skin, while the gate valve prevents fluid flow when the handle is not squeezed. A recharge nozzle and cap on the handle opposite the head allows filling the reservoir without spilling fluid out the tines, and seals the reservoir for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel K. Hutchinson, Michael S. Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 7225758
    Abstract: 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 the liquids and a switched pump for their forced delivery, along with a flow switch in the brush handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Inventor: Eric T. Galloway
  • Patent number: 6958157
    Abstract: The invention relates to a new conjugate, based on triiodomethane, which also contains at least one natural organic and/or modified natural organic and/or inorganic thickener. Cellulose ethers or starch ethers are particularly suitable for use as the thickener. Said conjugate can be used as a disinfectant and can be introduced into ointments or creams. As a hydrogel containing water and a solvent in addition to the conjugate, with a viscosity of between 5,000 and 400,000 mPa*s (20° C.), preferably between 10,000 and 30,000 wPa*s (20° C.), the product is extremely suitable for use as a disinfectant cleaner and hygiene product for cleaning and maintaining animal horn for example of horses, cattle and sheep. In addition, the hydrogel can contain at least one polyalcohol, in particular glycerine. According to one production method, a hydrogel is produced from water and a thickener and the polyalcohol is fast added thereto at a temperature of between 20 and 60° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Inventor: Ulrich Doht
  • Patent number: 6834619
    Abstract: A mitt grooms and washes a pet such as a dog or cat. The rubber mitt has a built-in reservoir, with discharge ports and massage nibs for efficient pet grooming. Purposeful patterns of densely placed rubber nibs along the longitudinally extending medial area of the palm side engage pet hairs, remove snags and loose hairs, and provide effective massage. The grooming mitt is molded of rubber, and includes a rigid thumb section which provides stability to the mitt, to permit more effective, rapid use and easy discharging of cleaning fluid from the entire surface of the palm side of the mitt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Inventor: Kenrick Rampersad
  • Patent number: 6718914
    Abstract: A method is provided for neutralizing the odor of low molecular weight thiols, such as found in skunk spray, in an affected area. An effective amount of a cleaning composition including an oil phase having at least one of a hydrocarbon oil and a hydrocarbon solvent, and a water phase containing water and a base is applied to the affected area. The affected area is shampooed with the cleaning composition thereby neutralizing the offensive odor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Philip J. Riddles
  • Patent number: 6453848
    Abstract: An animal grooming device comprises pressurized fluid dispensing means and fluid removal means such that pressurized fluid may be directed into and under the hair or fur of an animal and be immediately removed. The fluid removal means may comprise suction means. The device may further comprise a washing head comprising a connector to a source of pressurized fluid, a valve to control the flow of pressurized fluid, at least one fluid dispensing nozzle adapted to direct the pressurized fluid into and under the hair or fur of an animal, and a fluid removal duct connected to the suction means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: David Hachey
  • Patent number: 6367421
    Abstract: The present invention is a pet or animal brush with means to apply liquid treatments. The brush is made of an inert plastic with the bristles being either metal or synthetic. A reservoir is located within the handle and receives a liquid treatment. A pump distributes the treatment through the handle and out through ports located near the base of the bristles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Robert J. Deacon
  • Patent number: 6035806
    Abstract: An applicator comb is provided for applying medicated liquid solution to and/or near the skin of a pet. The applicator comb includes a reservoir handle molded from a resiliently deformable plastic material. An applicator head is attached to the reservoir handle and includes a hollow body and a plurality of tines projecting from the hollow body. Each tine includes a passage extending axially therethrough for delivering the medicated liquid from the reservoir handle, through the hollow body and out of the tines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: LDG Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: John C. Lorenzo
  • Patent number: 6024052
    Abstract: A new combination brush and flea repellant dispenser for removing loose hairs and applying flea repellant to a pet. The inventive device includes a housing including a lower handle portion and an upper brush portion. An open lower end of the lower handle portion has a power source disposed therein. The upper brush portion includes a plurality of hollow bristle members extending outwardly from a front face thereof. Each of the bristle members have an open inner end in communication with a central conduit that extends a length of the upper brush portion. A repellant reservoir is disposed within the upper brush portion of the housing. The repellant reservoir holds a supply of flea repellant therein. A lower end of the reservoir has a dispensing tube extending outwardly therefrom. A pump is disposed within a lower end of the upper brush portion of the housing. The pump is coupled with a free end of the dispensing tube of the repellant reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2000
    Inventor: James W. Efaw
  • Patent number: 5823145
    Abstract: A pet flea brush for simultaneously grooming and spraying a pet for fleas. The brush generally comprises a head portion, a handle portion, a plurality of bristles projecting from the head, a plurality of nozzles between the bristles, a fluid chamber, a pump dispenser in the brush, and a trigger which engages the pump and is accessible to the user for activating the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Inventor: Mark J. Hingiss