Curry shampoo comb
US7509925B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K13/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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. In one embodiment, the reservoir is split into a first additive chamber and a second additive chamber which contain different additives. When the first additive chamber is selected by turning the filter to…
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