Universal handle, grooming or hair collection tools, and methods of use
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Apr 11, 2023
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Jul 9, 2020
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Mar 13, 2020
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Sep 11, 2015
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Abstract
A system includes a universal handle and a variety of tools selectively secured within the handle. The tools can be tools for grooming or collecting hair, and are especially useful with animals such as household pets. One example tool includes a mat breaker that is adjustable for left handed or right handed use. Another example tool is a fur sweeper tool and a fur accumulator tool. Other tools include deshedders, brushes, and combs.
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- 8 Japan
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- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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SPECTRUM BRANDS INC | MIDDLETON WI 53562 |
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- 2020 Application Filing Year
- A47L Class
- 1249 Applications Filed
- 777 Patents Issued To-Date
- 62.21 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Cafasso, Daniel | Cincinnati, US | 9 | 81 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 81 |
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- 3 Citation Count
- A47L Class
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