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US4815232A
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Comb for the removal and capture of fleas and other pests
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-06-08
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Granted: 1989-03-28
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Expires: 2008-06-08
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a device to capture living insects and other debris when combing an animal's coat. It consists of a comb with a sheath attached whereby the coat is combed between the sheath and the comb's teeth. On the inside of the sheath is a dimpled structure containing an adhesive within each dimple. As the animal's coat is combed living insects tend to escape the coat and get caught on the adhesive inside one of the dimples. The dimpled structure may be easily removed when filled with insects and replaced with a fresh one.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Rawski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:54
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D24/00; A45D24/30; A01; A01K; A01K13/00; A01K13/002; A01M; A01M3/00; A01M3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for removing and capturing inanimate debris or living creatures from the coat of an animal, comprising: (a) a comb consisting of a base containing attachment means to hold teeth aligned parallel to each other in a linear array and in which the spacing of said teeth permits the passage of said coat of said animal (b) a sheath consisting of a box shaped structure open on one side and containing attachment means to hold said base firmly along one edge of said open side (c) a dimpled structure containing attachment means so that it fits fixedly to the interior of said sheath and containing adhesive within said dimples.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for removing and capturing inanimate debris or living creatures from the coat of an animal, comprising: (a) a comb consisting of a base containing attachment means to hold teeth aligned parallel to each other in a linear array and in which the spacing of said teeth permits the passage of said coat of said animal (b) a sheath consisting of a box shaped structure open on one side and containing attachment means to hold said base firmly along one edge of said open side (c) a dimpled structure containing attachment means so that it fits fixedly to the interior of said sheath and containing adhesive within said dimples.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein means is provided to easily replace said dimpled structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said adhesive contains an insect attracting agent.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said adhesive contains an insecticide.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
The device of claim 1 wherein a door is attached by a flexible hinge to said sheath whereby said door, in its closed position, is held against said comb by spring action within said hinge such that said door covers the entire opening between said sheath and said comb; and said sheath provides a storage space for said door, in its open position, such that the entire opening between said sheath and said comb is unobstructed by said door.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for removing and capturing inanimate debris or living creatures from any structure which can be combed, comprising: (a) a comb consisting of a base containing attachment means to hold teeth aligned parallel to each other in a linear array and in which the spacing of said teeth permits the passage of said structure which can be combed (b) a sheath consisting of a box shaped structure open on one side and containing attachment means to hold said base firmly along one edge of said open side (c) a dimpled structure containing attachment means so that it fits fixedly to the interior of said sheath and containing adhesive within said dimples.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for removing and capturing inanimate debris or living creatures from any structure which can be combed, comprising: (a) a comb consisting of a base containing attachment means to hold teeth aligned parallel to each other in a linear array and in which the spacing of said teeth permits the passage of said structure which can be combed (b) a sheath consisting of a box shaped structure open on one side and containing attachment means to hold said base firmly along one edge of said open side (c) a dimpled structure containing attachment means so that it fits fixedly to the interior of said sheath and containing adhesive within said dimples.
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