Trimming shears for cutting (or trimming) a claw of a domesticated animal. The trimming shears include a first handle, a second handle, and at least one blade. Pivotal movement of the first handle relative to the second handle urges the blade between a pre-cut position and a cut position. The transition from the pre-cut position to the cut position being configured to cut a claw positioned in the blade path. The trimming shears may further include a guide for receiving a respective claw and guiding the claw to be positioned within the blade path. In one example, the guide may include a single aperture, wherein an effective opening area of the aperture is adjustable to accommodate a respective claw. In another example, the guide may include a plurality of apertures, each sized for receiving a respective claw size.
A01K 13/00 - Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combsFetlock ringsTail-holdersDevices for preventing crib-bitingWashing devicesProtection against weather conditions or insects
An insect dispensing device and a method of using the same to feed a pet. More specifically, an insect dispensing device comprising an inlet, one or more outlets, passageways between said inlet and each said outlet, and a mechanism for occluding or opening a selected combination of said passageways.
A pet training pad comprising a central region; a perimeter region which surrounds the central region and forms a periphery of the pet training pad; an absorbent material; a plurality of sloping channels which slope downward from the perimeter region to the central region; and wherein the central region has a greater weight of the absorbent material per unit area than the perimeter region.
A61F 13/475 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins characterised by edge leakage prevention means
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A pet training pad comprising a central region; a perimeter region which surrounds the central region and forms a periphery of the pet training pad; an absorbent material; a plurality of sloping channels which slope downward from the perimeter region to the central region; and wherein the central region has a greater weight of the absorbent material per unit area than the perimeter region.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
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Nutritional supplement designed to promote calming behavior for small and large companion animals; Nutritional supplement designed to promote hip and joint mobility for small and large companion animals; Nutritional supplement designed to promote skin and coat for small and large companion animals
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Composite coating for seed having plurality of coating layers extending around the seed
In an agricultural product, a seed is contained within a composite coating. The composite coating has successive layers, and one or more of the layers can include fertilizer, a binder, and/or lime.
An aquarium includes a container defining a perimeter and an aquarium space that contains a fluid. A filter holder is coupled to the container and defines a filter space and a pump housing is coupled to the filter holder. A bypass outlet and a filter outlet each defined by one of the filter holder and the pump housing. A pump is disposed within the pump housing and is operable to draw a portion of the fluid from the aquarium space to produce a fluid flow. A spout is coupled to the filter holder and includes a spout outlet. The spout is movable between a first position in which the filter outlet is open and the fluid flow passes from the pump to the spout outlet and the bypass outlet is blocked such that the fluid flow does not pass through the bypass outlet, and a second position in which the filter outlet is blocked and the bypass outlet is open such that the fluid flow passes through the bypass outlet.
A pet accessory apparatus, the apparatus comprising a bi-stable spring, the bi-stable spring having a first equilibrium position and a second equilibrium position, wherein in the first equilibrium position the bi-stable spring is in an elongated state, and in the second equilibrium position the bi-stable spring is in a coiled state; and a hairbrush coupled with the bi-stable spring, wherein, in the elongated state of the bi-stable spring, the hairbrush is arranged to brush hair and, in the coiled state of the bi-stable spring, the hairbrush is arranged within a coil formed by the bi-stable spring.
A pet accessory apparatus, the apparatus comprising a bi‑stable spring, the bi‑stable spring having a first equilibrium position and a second equilibrium position, wherein in the first equilibrium position the bi-stable spring is in an elongated state, and in the second equilibrium position the bi-stable spring is in a coiled state; and a hairbrush coupled with the bi-stable spring, wherein, in the elongated state of the bi-stable spring, the hairbrush is arranged to brush hair and, in the coiled state of the bi-stable spring, the hairbrush is arranged within a coil formed by the bi-stable spring.
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A46B 5/00 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
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F16F 1/02 - Springs made of steel or other material having low internal frictionWound, torsion, leaf, cup, ring or the like springs, the material of the spring not being relevant
A toy comprising a sphere having a spherical first-half and a spherical second-half which are rotatable relative to one another from a first position to a second position. Each half includes a plurality of track segments. In the first position, a first position track includes at least one track segment of each half. In the second position, a second position track includes at least one track segment of each half, wherein at least one of the track segments is different from the first position track, whereby the first position track and the second position track have at least partially different track configurations.
A toy comprising a sphere having a spherical first-half and a spherical second-half which are rotatable relative to one another from a first position to a second position. Each half includes a plurality of track segments. In the first position, a first position track includes at least one track segment of each half. In the second position, a second position track includes at least one track segment of each half, wherein at least one of the track segments is different from the first position track, whereby the first position track and the second position track have at least partially different track configurations.
A combing device comprising a first comb having a plurality of first comb tines and a plurality of first comb tine spacings, wherein adjacent tines of the plurality of first comb tines are spaced from each other by one of the first comb tine spacings located between the adjacent first comb tines, respectively; a second comb having a plurality of second comb tines; wherein the second comb is movable with respect to the first comb such that each one of the second comb tines of the plurality of second comb tines is movable in the first comb tine spacings located between the adjacent first comb tines, respectively.
A combing device comprising a first comb having a plurality of first comb tines and a plurality of first comb tine spacings, wherein adjacent tines of the plurality of first comb tines are spaced from each other by one of the first comb tine spacings located between the adjacent first comb tines, respectively; a second comb having a plurality of second comb tines; wherein the second comb is movable with respect to the first comb such that each one of the second comb tines of the plurality of second comb tines is movable in the first comb tine spacings located between the adjacent first comb tines, respectively.
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01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
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Seed coating applied to grass, turf, vegetable, corn, small legume, forb, herb, small grain, brassica, and cash crop corn, cotton, sorghum, soybean, and beet seeds to improve ballistics, seedling health and yield, and plant handling, where the seed coating is comprised of a liquid polymer binding agent.
A pet chew article, comprising the pet chew article formed of a plurality of physically engaged extrudates comprising a first extrudate and a second extrudate; wherein the first extrudate is porous and formed of a first extrudate composition containing starch; wherein the second extrudate is formed of a second extrudate composition containing meat; and wherein the first extrudate contains pores having a pore diameter in a range of 0.5 to 3 mm.
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A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
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C08L 89/04 - Products derived from waste materials, e.g. horn, hoof or hair
C08L 3/02 - StarchDegradation products thereof, e.g. dextrin
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A pet chew article, comprising the pet chew article formed of a plurality of physically engaged extrudates comprising a first extrudate and a second extrudate; wherein the first extrudate is porous and formed of a first extrudate composition containing starch; wherein the second extrudate is formed of a second extrudate composition containing meat; and wherein the first extrudate contains pores having a pore diameter in a range of 0.5 to 3 mm.
A23K 40/25 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by extrusion
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A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
Pet training pad systems and methods. More specifically, a pet training pad system and method comprising a wax sheet formable into a wax tray and including an absorbent pad to be disposed in the wax tray. The wax sheet may be formed into the wax tray with one or more generally vertical walls. A pet waste absorbent pad is also disclosed.
An interactive pet toy to promote the focus and attention of a pet on chewing including sound feedback. The pet toy includes a body portion having a surface and one or a plurality of flexible inserts that are capable of converting into two different geometric configurations along with the generation of an audible sound. The one or plurality of inserts have in a first configuration, a projecting surface and a recessed surface, and in a second configuration, the projecting surface becomes the recessed surface and the recessed surface becomes the projecting surface.
Pet training pad systems and methods. More specifically, a pet training pad system and method comprising a wax sheet formable into a wax tray and including an absorbent pad to be disposed in the wax tray. The wax sheet may be formed into the wax tray with one or more generally vertical walls. A pet waste absorbent pad is also disclosed.
A61F 13/47 - Sanitary towels, incontinence pads or napkins
A61F 13/505 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators with separable parts, e.g. combination of disposable and reusable parts
A61F 13/514 - Backsheet, i.e. the impermeable cover or layer furthest from the skin
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An interactive pet toy to promote the focus and attention of a pet on chewing including sound feedback. The pet toy includes a body portion having a surface and one or a plurality of flexible inserts that are capable of converting into two different geometric configurations along with the generation of an audible sound. The one or plurality of inserts have in a first configuration, a projecting surface and a recessed surface, and in a second configuration, the projecting surface becomes the recessed surface and the recessed surface becomes the projecting surface.
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
Goods & Services
Aquarium fish nets Pet food; edible pet treats Air stones for aquariums Lights, heaters, water filters and water filtering units for vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums Indoor vivariums, terrariums and aquariums for Small Animals; Accessories for vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums, namely, fish tanks and artificial vivarium, terrarium and aquarium landscapes; vivarium, terrarium and aquarium canopies, covers, hoods
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
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Equine non-medicated, non-veterinary grooming preparations, namely shampoos, conditioners, detanglers, coat shiners being cosmetic skin care preparations for horses and highlighters being cosmetic skin care preparations for horses; saddle soap leather cleaners and conditioners for small and large companion animals. Feed supplements for small and large companion animals; veterinarian preparations for small and large companion animals for first aid, skin problems and sterile eye solutions; antiparasitic preparations for small and large companion animals; insecticides for domestic use for killing and repelling insects on and around small and large companion animals; rodenticides
03 - Cosmetics and toiletries; cleaning, bleaching, polishing and abrasive preparations
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
20 - Furniture and decorative products
21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
31 - Agricultural products; live animals
Goods & Services
Spray cleaners for use on vivariums and terrariums Vitamin supplement in spray form for reptiles Thermometers, not for medical purposes, namely, for vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums; Water temperature gauges and humidity level gauges for vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums Lights, heaters, water filters and water filtering units for vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums Pet furniture in the nature of hiding places and shelters for use in vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums Décor for vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums, namely, basking platforms for reptiles; vivariums and terrariums for animals and insects; pet feeding and drinking bowls for vivariums, terrariums, and aquariums Pet food and edible pet treats for reptiles; loose substrate bedding for reptiles in the nature of chopped bark for reptile bedding
An absorbent floor pad, comprising a fluid impermeable layer; an absorbent layer; wherein the absorbent layer an upper layer relative to the fluid impermeable layer and adhered to the fluid impermeable layer; wherein the absorbent layer includes at least one folded edge region along an edge border region of the absorbent floor pad; wherein at least a portion of the at least one folded edge region is folded back over a base region of the absorbent layer at an acute fold angle to provide an overlap region of the absorbent layer which forms at least one edge pocket with the base region to capture liquid waste.
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B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
A01K 1/035 - Devices for use in keeping domestic animals, e.g. fittings in housings or dog beds
An absorbent floor pad, comprising a fluid impermeable layer; an absorbent layer; wherein the absorbent layer an upper layer relative to the fluid impermeable layer and adhered to the fluid impermeable layer; wherein the absorbent layer includes at least one folded edge region along an edge border region of the absorbent floor pad; wherein at least a portion of the at least one folded edge region is folded back over a base region of the absorbent layer at an acute fold angle to provide an overlap region of the absorbent layer which forms at least one edge pocket with the base region to capture liquid waste.
01 - Chemical and biological materials for industrial, scientific and agricultural use
Goods & Services
Lawn fertilizer; garden fertilizer; plant fertilizer; soil amendments; soil nutrition supplements in the nature of soil additives; soil stimulants being plant growth stimulants; chemical preparations in the nature of rooting hormones for plant propagation; chemical aquarium water conditioners; chemical preparations in the nature of ammonia neutralizers for aquariums
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
Herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides for home, garden and lawn use; insecticides in the nature of adulticides for mosquito control; pesticides in the nature of microbial larvacides for mosquito control; insecticides in the nature of miticides for greenhouse use; preparations in the form of granules and liquids for controlling and removing moss; nutrition supplements for live coral for use in aquariums; herbicide treatments in the nature of herbicides for inhibiting growth of algae in aquariums; flea and tick treatment preparations for pets; sealant in the nature of cement for animal hooves; animal feed additives for use as nutritional supplements; animal feed supplements; weed killers; animal medicine and Veterinary pharmaceutical compounds for equine use to treat conditions of the leg, hoof, ear, nose and throat; vitamins and minerals supplements for animals
Grass seed; wildlife seed mixtures; plant seeds; agricultural seeds, namely, grass, crop, and forage seeds; flower seeds; mixture consisting of grass seed, mulch and fertilizer sold as a unit to repair lawns; non-artificial lawn turf; non-artificial turf for outdoor sports surfaces; sod; bird treats; bird seed; bird food; live animals, namely, mammals, fish, birds, insects, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians; live flowers; live plants; live fish; fish food; live plants used as aquarium landscapes; foodstuffs for marine animals; litter for domestic animals; pet food; edible pet treats; consumable pet chews; edible chewing bones for dogs; all of the aforementioned excluding wheat and triticale
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PHOTOCHROMIC PIGMENT DETECTION TO DETERMINE UV OUTPUT INTENSITY OF A UV ILLUMINATING SOURCE WITHIN A REPTILE CAGE
The use of photochromic pigment detection to determine UV output intensity of a UV illuminating source within a reptile cage. More specifically, photochromic pigment may be placed at a location within the cage so that it may selectively be exposed to a UV illuminating source and through a color change, identify the relative intensity of UV output.
A01K 63/00 - Receptacles for live fish, e.g. aquariaTerraria
C09D 5/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes
C09K 9/00 - Tenebrescent materials, i.e. materials for which the range of wavelengths for energy absorption is changed as a result of excitation by some form of energy
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PHOTOCHROMIC PIGMENT DETECTION TO DETERMINE UV OUTPUT INTENSITY OF A UV ILLUMINATING SOURCE WITHIN A REPTILE CAGE
The use of photochromic pigment detection to determine UV output intensity of a UV illuminating source within a reptile cage. More specifically, photochromic pigment may be placed at a location within the cage so that it may selectively be exposed to a UV illuminating source and through a color change, identify the relative intensity of UV output.
An interactive pet feeder where the rate of release of an edible treat for the animal can be regulated by the user. The interactive pet feeder may therefore be configured to release an edible treat depending upon the level of engagement that the pet maintains with the feeder and adjusted by the user to maintain the animal's interest.
The present invention is directed at the use of thermochromic material that can be utilized within a reptile cage or habitat that can provide an indication of the temperature therein. More particularly, components within the reptile cage are selectively coated with a thermochromic material that provides an indication of surface temperature at one or more selected locations.
An interactive pet feeder where the rate of release of an edible treat for the animal can be regulated by the user. The interactive pet feeder may therefore be configured to release an edible treat depending upon the level of engagement that the pet maintains with the feeder and adjusted by the user to maintain the animal's interest.
An aquarium includes a container that contains a liquid. A spout includes a first leg that extends along a first axis from an inlet positioned in a bottom portion of the aquarium space to a bend, and a second leg that extends along a second axis from a flow aperture formed adjacent the bend to an outlet. The spout is arranged to direct a portion of the liquid from the inlet to the outlet. A cap is coupled to the spout and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. The cap includes a seal element positioned to form a seal between the cap and the spout, and a flow control member fixedly attached to the cap and sized to completely block the flow aperture when the cap is in the first position and to completely uncover the flow aperture when the cap is in the second position.
A01K 63/04 - Arrangements for treating water specially adapted to receptacles for live fish
B05B 15/652 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
B05B 15/656 - Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the flow conduit length is changeable
A toothbrush comprising a brush head having a plurality of nano-bristles. In one embodiment, the plurality of nano-bristles each have a length, and a diameter of at least a portion of the length is in a range of 50 microns to 150 microns. In another embodiment, the nano-bristles have a base portion and a top portion, with the base portion of the nano-bristles having a diameter in a range of 400 microns to 500 microns and the top portion of the nano-bristles have a diameter in a range of 50 microns to 150 microns.
A chitosan containing pet chew. Such chitosan containing pet treat can be formed by an aqueous based pressuring cooking procedure and/or by immersing a pet chew in an aqueous based solution containing chitosan, wherein the chitosan is then selectively present at the pet chew surface.
A toothbrush comprising a brush head having a plurality of nano-bristles. In one embodiment, the plurality of nano-bristles each have a length, and a diameter of at least a portion of the length is in a range of 50 microns to 150 microns. In another embodiment, the nano-bristles have a base portion and a top portion, with the base portion of the nano-bristles having a diameter in a range of 400 microns to 500 microns and the top portion of the nano-bristles have a diameter in a range of 50 microns to 150 microns.
A chitosan containing pet chew. Such chitosan containing pet treat can be formed by an aqueous based pressuring cooking procedure and/or by immersing a pet chew in an aqueous based solution containing chitosan, wherein the chitosan is then selectively present at the pet chew surface. The chitosan is present in said water at a level of 0.1 % by weigh to 10.0 % by weight; exposing said polymer-based pet chew to said chitosan and water mixture and impregnating said surface of said pet chew said chitosan. The chitosan is present from said surface to a thickness of 0.1 mm to 10.0 mm into said pet chew.
A hair grooming device having a longitudinal axis, comprising a plurality of blades each having a longitudinal length which extends along the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged along the longitudinal length of the blade in alternating succession, respectively; wherein the plurality of blades comprise a movable blade which is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades; wherein the plurality of teeth of the movable blade are movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade are at least partially laterally coverable at a first side of the second blade by one of the plurality of teeth of the movable blade, respectively, as the movable blade is moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the second blade.
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B26B 19/02 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers of the reciprocating-cutter type
B26B 19/12 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers of the oscillating-cutter typeCutting heads thereforCutters therefor
A hair grooming device having a longitudinal axis, comprising a plurality of blades each having a longitudinal length which extends along the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of teeth and a plurality of hair receiving openings arranged along the longitudinal length of the blade in alternating succession, respectively; wherein the plurality of blades comprise a movable blade which is movable along the longitudinal axis relative to a second blade of the plurality of blades; wherein the plurality of teeth of the movable blade are movable relative to the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade such that each of the plurality of hair receiving openings of the second blade are at least partially laterally coverable at a first side of the second blade by one of the plurality of teeth of the movable blade, respectively, as the movable blade is moved along the longitudinal axis relative to the second blade.
B26B 19/24 - Clippers or shavers operating with a plurality of cutting edges, e.g. hair clippers, dry shavers specially adapted for shearing animals, e.g. sheep
B26B 21/14 - Safety razors with one or more blades arranged transversely to the handle
A method of forming a pet chew, comprising supplying Miscanthus grass; supplying at least one polymer; combining the Miscanthus grass and the at least one polymer to form a polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass; and forming the pet chew of the polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass. A pet chew containing Miscanthus grass is also disclosed.
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A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
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A method of forming a pet chew, comprising supplying Miscanthus grass; supplying at least one polymer; combining the Miscanthus grass and the at least one polymer to form a polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass; and forming the pet chew of the polymeric composition containing the Miscanthus grass. A pet chew containing Miscanthus grass is also disclosed.
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A corn cob type pet chew where the corn cob has improved digestibility. The improved digestibility is provided by digestive enzymes and/or incorporating selected locations of mechanical weaking so that the corn cob will also more readily reduce in size when chewed upon by the animal. The corn cob may also optionally include other additives, such as mineral fillers. The minerals may also assist in digestion.
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A corn cob type pet chew where the corn cob has improved digestibility. The improved digestibility is provided by digestive enzymes and/or incorporating selected locations of mechanical weaking so that the corn cob will also more readily reduce in size when chewed upon by the animal. The corn cob may also optionally include other additives, such as mineral fillers. The minerals may also assist in digestion.
A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms
A23K 10/26 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin from waste material, e.g. feathers, bones or skin