| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 119625000 | Comb | 31 |
| 20090173287 | Combing device - A combing device includes a combing member and a flexible member. The combing member includes a row of flexibly interconnected comb teeth, each having a combing portion and a butt portion opposite to the combing portion. The butt portions of an adjacent pair of the comb teeth are spaced apart from each other. The flexible member encloses the butt portions of the comb teeth of the combing member, and is formed with a plurality of hollow portions. Each of the hollow portions is disposed between the butt portions of a corresponding adjacent pair of the comb teeth. The combing portions of the comb teeth are exposed from the flexible member. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090272331 | PET GROOMING COMB CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING COMING ANGLE - A pet grooming comb includes a grip having a plurality of first coupling portions circularly arranged around a longitudinal axis thereof and a comb head having a plurality of teeth and a second coupling portion selectively coupled to one of the first coupling portions. Thus, a user can adjust a setting angle of the comb head relative to the grip by means of the engagement of one of the first coupling portions of the grip with the second coupling portion of the comb head, thereby enhancing convenience of use. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20110048336 | Pet Brush - The present invention provides a pet brush including a handle, a hub, a ring, and a bristle member. The bristle member is detachably connected to the handle. The hub is provided at a connecting portion of the bristle member and the handle so that the ring may be rotated. The ring may be shifted between a first position and a second position. The bristle member is secured to the handle when the ring is moved to the first position, and the bristle member is free to be inserted into and drawn out of the handle when the ring is moved to the second position. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20120055415 | Grooming Device - A grooming tool or hair grasping device suitable for effectively and efficiently removing unwanted hair from an animal's coat. The device includes a handle portion extending along a handle axis and having a first end including a stripping surface. The stripping surface is substantially tapered in a direction transverse to the handle axis and may include a roughened surface. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120285395 | VACUUM GROOMING TOOL - A vacuum grooming tool is disclosed that includes a vacuum nozzle attachable to a vacuum source and has a hollow body with a mouth opening. A grooming device selected from a variety of standard animal grooming hand tools, such as a shedding blade, rake or de-matting tool, may span the mouth opening. The grooming device is positioned such that the airflow created by the vacuum source flows over at least one side of the grooming device. A vacuum cleaning tool for removing any animal hair from a grooming tool is also disclosed. A vacuum plenum of the cleaning tool is attachable to a vacuum source and has an opening for cleaning the grooming tool in one pass. The cleaning tool can be mounted on a stationary support may also include a pivot-action mechanism that connects the vacuum grooming tool or the cleaning tool to the vacuum source. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130133587 | Pet Grooming and Pest Terminating Comb - Disclosed is a pet grooming and pest killing device that comprises a handled comb having a working end comprising a plurality of comb tooth electrodes powered by a battery power supply within the handle of the device. The comb teeth employ an alternating configuration wherein adjacent teeth employ opposing polarity and the tips of the teeth are shrouded by a protective insulator. The spacing of the teeth is such that a tick or flea will become trapped between two teeth, allowing current to flow from one electrode to another through the pest and thus killing it upon contact. The ends of the teeth are insulated to prevent shocking of the pet during the combing process. In this way, pet hair can be tended to while also killing loose ticks, fleas and other pests within the pet's hair while grooming. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130180464 | Pet comb device - A pet comb device includes a comb assembly having two comb members mounted together and each comb member having a number of teeth formed in the bottom portion for forming a number of slots between the teeth, and the teeth of the comb members are offset from each other and arranged in a stagger-way for suitably and effectively engaging with a hair of a pet. The comb members each include an outer covering applied onto an outer peripheral portion of an inner core element, and the teeth of the comb members each also include an outer covering applied onto an outer peripheral portion of an inner core element of the teeth for increasing a friction between the teeth and the hair of the pet. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140033986 | Play Device for Pets Enabling Dental Hygiene - A play device for cleaning the teeth of pets during play, which may simulate a hand puppet. The play device may include a glove like body having at least two finger sleeves. The tips of the finger sleeves may bear removable brushing or scrubbing apparatus, such as bristles and flossing filaments. The glove like body may include the head of a mammal, disposed between the finger sleeves. The finger sleeves and brushing or scrubbing apparatus may include hook and loop fastener or other manually separable fasteners. The glove like body may be fabricated from a bite resistant material such as long chain synthetic aramid fiber. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140261224 | PET GROOMING TOOL - A pet grooming tool including a handle and long tines terminating in short, shallow catchment hooks. When the tines are drawn through the pet's fur, the catchment hooks untie tangled and matted fur incrementally without snagging and compounding the whole mass and without cutting through or removing attached fur. The hooks include a blunt leading edge that grabs and unties fur entanglements without cutting the fur. The long tines deliver the catchment hooks to the under coat while leaving the guard coat alone. The handle is ergonomic with a contoured shape for ease of use, effective engagement of the tines with the fur and a pleasing grooming experience for the pet owner and the pet. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261225 | PET GROOMING AND DEMATTING TOOL - The invention provides a device for dematting hair or fur. The device comprises a handle portion for a user to hold and a comb or top portion having a plurality of teeth or tines arranged in at least one row. The plurality of tines are formed as substantially flat members with a broader base portion and tapering to a pointed tip portion. The plurality of tines are separated from one another by a predetermined distance, and have a twist adjacent the base portion. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261226 | PET DESHEDDER APPARATUS - A system for removal of hair includes an instrument having a frame with a trailing handle segment and a leading treatment segment, a manually manipulative actuator mounted relative to the trailing handle segment of the frame and a drive member operatively coupled to the actuator and extending at least partially within the leading treatment segment of the frame. The drive member is movable between an initial condition and a deployed condition in response to corresponding movement of the actuator. A blade assembly is mountable relative to the leading treatment segment of the frame. The blade assembly includes a blade housing mountable relative to the treatment segment of the frame, a blade mounted to the blade housing and having hair teeth for grooming a pet and an ejector member mounted relative to the blade housing. The ejector member is couplable to the drive member of the instrument and positioned to facilitate removal of hair from the blade upon movement toward the advanced position. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261227 | LIVESTOCK GROOMING ARTICLE - Livestock grooming articles and methods regarding the use of such livestock grooming articles are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a livestock grooming article can include coatings configured to inhibit or reduce the buildup of adhesives on the livestock grooming article that are applied to livestock animal hair. In one or more embodiments, the livestock grooming article can increase the appearance of volume to the hair of livestock. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150107528 | MULTI-PURPOSE ANIMAL GROOMING TOOLS - A brush configured for removing debris and hairs is provided. Included in the brush are at least one surfaced body having a pad, and a plurality of first bristles extending from the pad. One end of each first bristle is connected to the pad, and an opposite free end of each first bristle has a radially extending head portion. At least one additional head portion is disposed in a spaced relationship along a longitudinal axis of the first bristle. | 04-23-2015 |
| 119626000 | Having vermin or dust trap | 2 |
| 20150114307 | VACUUM GROOMING TOOL - A vacuum grooming tool is disclosed that includes a vacuum nozzle attachable to a vacuum source and has a hollow body with a mouth opening. A grooming device selected from a variety of standard animal grooming hand tools, such as a shedding blade, rake or de-matting tool, may span the mouth opening. The grooming device is positioned such that the airflow created by the vacuum source flows over at least one side of the grooming device. A vacuum cleaning tool for removing any animal hair from a grooming tool is also disclosed. A vacuum plenum of the cleaning tool is attachable to a vacuum source and has an opening for cleaning the grooming tool in one pass. The cleaning tool can be mounted on a stationary support may also include a pivot-action mechanism that connects the vacuum grooming tool or the cleaning tool to the vacuum source. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20170231192 | COMB FOR A BRUSH FOR GROOMING ANIMAL FUR | 08-17-2017 |
| 119628000 | Self-cleaning | 4 |
| 20100154718 | Toothed Pet Grooming Tool with Fur Ejecting Mechanism - 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. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20110067644 | PET GROOMING TOOL - A grooming tool for pets or animals. The tool can include a handle portion and a grooming portion. The grooming portion preferably includes a plurality of tines arranged in first and second rows such that the first row of tines is vertically separated from the second row of tines. In addition, each of the first and second row of tines preferably includes alternating first and second tines, wherein the first tines have a longer length than the second tines. Moreover, preferably, the longer first tines and the shorter second tines in the first row of tines alternate compared to the longer first tines and the shorter second tines in the second row of tines. The first and second row of tines may also include different radii of curvatures, tapered outer diameters, etc. Moreover, in another preferred embodiment of the grooming tool, the tool may including a raking portion to dislodge the hair or fur from the grooming portion. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20140026822 | GROOMING DEVICE - A grooming device includes hair collectors and a scraper. The scraper uncovers the hair collectors when the device is pressed down for use, and scrapes the hair collectors to eject hair collected when the device is released. Ejection of collected hair can also be controlled manually. A collection chamber may be provided, and multiple combs may be mounted on a rotatable dowel that recede within the rotatable barrel, or with sliding plates around and offset from the dowel as the dowel is rotated. A door or window on a surface of the collection chamber can be opened to empty the chamber of collected hair. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20150047575 | Pet Brush - A pet brush contains a brushing head including a concave face and a back face opposite to the concave face, wherein the brushing head connects with a support plate so as to form a receiving chamber in which a brushing member and a fixing member are mounted. The brushing member is disposed on the concave face, and the brushing head includes a first through hole, the brushing member further includes a second through hole, the fixing member includes at least one pressing strap for pressing the brushing member, and the support plate includes a connecting rod, the connecting rod has a first locking portion arranged on one end thereof, and the one end of the connecting rod inserts through the fixing member, the second through hole, and the first through hole to retain with a second locking portion of the plunger, thus connecting the plunger and the support plate together. | 02-19-2015 |
| 119631000 | Serrated strip | 4 |
| 20110259281 | DE-SHEDDING TOOL AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A de-shedding tool includes first and second thin plates, and first and second rows of spaced apart teeth formed along first and second longitudinal edges of the first and second plates respectively. The first and second plates are superimposed and longitudinally offset such that the offset first and second rows of equally spaced apart teeth together form a plurality of continuous serrated teeth. The teeth have surfaces with a roughness sufficient to engage and pull away loose hair when the teeth slide through the hair of an animal. A method of manufacturing the de-shedding tool is also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110297102 | GROOMING TOOL AND METHOD FOR GROOMING AN ANIMAL - A tool for use in grooming an animal. The tool includes a handle with a gripping portion that is pivotable and lockable into a plurality of fixed angular positions relative to a shedding blade that is configured as a loop and is attached to a distal end of the handle. In one variation, the gripping portion may be pivoted to a variety of positions, including to a position within the loop to facilitate transport and storage. The ability to adjust the angular position of the gripping portion may also facilitate the grooming of an animal by the groomer. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20140238310 | PET DESHEDDING TOOL - A deshedding tool ( | 08-28-2014 |
| 20160095295 | ANIMAL GROOMING TOOL - A animal grooming tool employs a substantially rectangular body having a top surface, a lower surface, a first end, a second end and two sides. The body is composed of flexible material with a hardness of between 20 and 60 Shore A for enhanced attraction of hair for removal. | 04-07-2016 |
| 119633000 | Handle detail | 8 |
| 20090272332 | PET GROOMING COMB CAPABLE OF CHANGING TEETH - A pet grooming comb includes a grip and a comb head. The comb head has a comb bar connected to the grip, and a comb plate provided with a base portion detachably mounted to the comb bar, and a plurality of teeth mounted to the base portion. A user can use different comb plates that have different types of teeth to comb different characteristics of a pet's hair, thereby enhancing convenience of use. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090272333 | GRIP FOR PET GROOMING COMB - A grip for a pet grooming comb includes a head portion, a body portion, a concavity at at least one of top and bottom sides of the head portion for accommodation of a user's thumb or forefinger, and two opposite curved surfaces at a junction of the head portion and the body portion to be nestled by a part of the user's hand between the thumb and the forefinger. Thus, the grip of the present invention has an ergonomic design to be operated effortlessly. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20120055416 | Long-handled horse grooming tool - This is a tool for grooming livestock, horses in particular. This invention is comprised of a broom-head equipped with multiple flexible rake tines along its top edge, the tine heads facing 180 degrees opposite to the bristle ends. The broom-head is fitted with a threaded hole that allows a solid or telescoping handle to be attached. The telescoping handle is similar to handles found on commercially available floor mops. It can be extended or retracted longitudinally, and can be locked in place at any point along its length. The handle can be equipped with one or more grips to provide a comfortable, secure hand-hold for the user. The user selects the desired head (bristles or tines) by rotating the handle 180 degrees. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20140311418 | TWO FINGER OR THREE FINGER PET BRUSH - A pet brush has an outwardly curved brush section integrally connected to a handle section. The brush section has bristles extending from the pet brush on the outward curve. The handle section extends inward from one end of the pet brush. The handle section has a spacer element and a gripping element. Two or three fingers of the user can grip the upper surface of the gripping element while the first digits of the two or three fingers will curl under to grip the lower surface of the gripping element. The spacer element provides enough space for the first digits of the two or three fingers to fit under the gripping element and above the brush section. The outwardly curved brush section has a first radius of curvature at one end and a smaller, second radius of curvature at the handle section, second end. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150047576 | Grooming Tool - A grooming tool comprises a blade and a solid wooden handle, wherein said blade is contained within the solid wooden handle. The blade of the grooming tool may be a bi-metal blade, wherein said blade is pressure fitted into a slot in the solid wooden handle. The blade of the grooming tool may be a rubber blade that is permanently attached to said solid wooden handle by insertion of epoxy into said slot in said solid wooden handle. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150059656 | AUTOMATIC CLEANING AND HAIR-REMOVING SLANTED BRUSH - An automatic cleaning and hair-removing slanted brush contains: a bristle holder, a comb plate and a reciprocating moving plunger. The bristle holder includes a fixed bristle surface and an opposite back side. The comb plate includes a row of bristle holes corresponding to the bristles. The middle part of the bristle holder includes through holes. The comb plate has connecting rods parallel to the bristles. Each connecting rod has a first buckle structure. The ends of the connecting rods are attached to the second buckle structures on the reciprocating moving plunger after passing through the through holes, so the reciprocating moving plunger and the comb plate are fixed. The bristles of the automatic cleaning and hair-removing slant brush are fixed on a slanted angle to the fixed bristle surface. The bristles have an inclined angle with the fixed bristle surface, so that its strength when brushing pet hairs is re-enforced. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20160037750 | Anti-Static Grooming Device - A grooming device for animals includes a glove and one or more grooming pads affixed (possibly molded) thereto. The glove is made from anti-static material, and may additionally be treated with a spray or solution, that is resistant to electrostatic accumulation and discharge caused by friction during the grooming process. The grooming pads include multiple protrusions that are used to cling to and collect extraneous debris and hair from the animal's body and coat. Due to the materials and the placement of the molded pad, the glove facilitates hand movement dexterity and reach. The device also allows the user increased tactility between the thumb and index finger by keeping them free of coverage by the grooming surface. The device may include a soft material on the back of the glove for grooming and brushing sensitive areas of the animal's coat. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160073610 | TWO FINGER OR THREE FINGER PET BRUSH - A pet brush has an outwardly curved brush body integrally formed with a handle section. The outwardly curved brush body has a first radius of curvature at one end and a smaller, second radius of curvature at the handle section, second end. The brush body has bristles extending from the lower surface of the pet brush. The handle section extends inward from one end of the pet brush. The handle section has a spacer element and a gripping element. Two or three fingers of the user can grip the gripping element. The spacer element provides enough space for the two or three fingers to fit under the gripping element and above the brush body. Alternately, the handle section can extend from along the length of the brush body. Two or three fingers can grip the gripping section or fit sideways between the gripping section and the brush body. | 03-17-2016 |
