Abstract: A new elongated grooming tool with an elongated outer surface having protrusions located at one end and several blades attached to the second end is provided. The invention includes a version having retractable blades and a sliding actuator for activating and deactivating the blades.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatus for addressing mats and tangles in the fur of mammals. Specifically, provided herein is a doubled-bladed tool for mat and tangle-splitting that reduces or eliminates the pain and stress experienced by the animal during grooming.

Abstract: A movable spraying and feeding station having a free standing frame structure. A spraying hood structure and a feed holder are mounted to the frame structure. A motion sensor and spray nozzles are mounted on the spraying hood structure. A housing is mounted to the frame structure for the insecticide reservoir, a pumping assembly, a timing circuit, as well as a battery which is charged by a solar panel mounted on the top of the frame structure.

Abstract: A pet bathing apparatus for facilitating the easy and efficient bathing of a pet is provided. The pet bathing apparatus comprises a basin having two end walls and two side walls positioned between and perpendicular to the end walls. A plurality of screen covered drains are formed in at least one of the end walls of the basin. A rail is positioned adjacent each end wall between the side walls. A pair of shackle pieces are moveable along each rail. A first tightening screw extends through the shackle pieces and tightenable against the rail for releasably securing each of the shackle pieces in place. A receiving opening formed in each leg shackle. A second tightening screw extends into the receiving opening. A plurality of leg shackles are connected to the rails with each leg shackle having a vertical section extending into the receiving opening of the shackle piece and a horizontal section extending from an end of the vertical section with the second tightening screw tightenable against the vertical section.

Abstract: A grooming tool which includes a number of 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 plurality of latex surgical tubing pieces across an animal for grooming.

Abstract: A brush that is adapted to remove hair from a domestic animal, such as a dog or cat. The brush includes a rotatable bristle pad having a plurality of bristles for removal of loose hair from the animal. A cleaning comb is disposed proximal to the bristles such that the cleaning comb overlaps the bristles to remove hair from within the bristles during use. The removal of hair from within the bristles advantageously reduces clogging of the bristles and maintains the ability of the bristles to remove additional hair.

Abstract: A combination all-in-one device that provides for the drying and grooming of an animal, such as a dog after an activity that results in the animal becoming wet. Once the animal has gotten wet, the device of the invention provides a single item that has a towel on one side that can dry the animal. Provided on the opposite side of the towel is a grooming side made of flexible bristles that can comb the hair of an animal. The bristles of the grooming side vary in size and composition based on the animal to be dried and groomed. The grooming side of the device has recessed portions for placement of the user's hands when utilizing the towel side of the device. The towel side of the device has means for activating the grooming side, such as recessed gripping pads or handles. The composition of the materials to make the towel side are also variable depending upon the type of animal upon which is to be utilized.

Abstract: A method for mounting, on a support, at least a microcircuit in the form of a chip produced on a very thin semiconductor substrate. An interconnection point is provided at the chip in the form of a bump contact in weldable material. The bump contact has a welding surface in the same plane as at least one of the chip faces. An interconnection pad is provided on the support that is designed to be welded with a corresponding bump contact of the chip. The welding face of each bump contact of the chip is placed opposite each corresponding interconnection pad of the support. Each bump contact of the chip is welded with each corresponding interconnection pad of the support. The method can be applied to a device such as a chip card.

Abstract: A grooming brush for a horse having both relatively stiff and relatively flexible bristles extending in generally opposite directions to one another. A currycomb is formed by projections extending from the sides of the brush, and a rigid hoof pick is supported on one end.