Animal self-grooming aids
US5842440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K13/004
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Self-grooming aid for animals, especially felines, whereby they can brush their fur or hair and can exercise or sharpen their claws. Such animal can stand at least partly on a base adapted to be clawed and with head or body at the level of a brush adapted to be rubbed. The brush is removable for cleaning or manually brushing the animal, and the mat is removable for replacement when thoroughly clawed.
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