Shedding blade with adjustable blade length
US7587992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K13/002
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article for removing dead hair from animals includes a handle and a shedding blade that is attached to the handle. The shedding blade includes a flexible, elongated member having at least one serrated edge. Advantageously, structure is provided to permit adjustment of the length of the shedding blade. This permits a consumer to select the proper blade size for the animal that is being groomed. Additionally, the article is constructed and arranged so that the flexible, elongated member may be at least partially retracted into the handle for storage purposes.
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