Animal husbandry – Grooming
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-04
2001-01-09
Price, Thomas (Department: 3643)
Animal husbandry
Grooming
C054S079400
Reexamination Certificate
active
06170438
ABSTRACT:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSERED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
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REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention generally relates to the discovery of a novel multipurpose bathrobe for pets.
This invention more particularly relates to the manufacture and use of a novel multipurpose bathrobe for small animals including dogs and cats so as to facilitate their handling etc. when desired and necessary.
This invention still more particularly relates to the discovery and manufacture of a new bathrobe for small animals as described and disclosed in this document. Said bathrobe has multiple uses and functions and can be, for example, used to dry animal after a tender bath, to restrain small animals like cats and small dogs while administering medication, cutting nails etc. and at the same time provides added protection to those handling the animal.
Keeping small animals like cats and dogs as pets has become a very common household practice. These pets require love and affection and continuous tender care. It is hygienic and desirable to bath them at regular intervals and then they need to be towel dried lest they shake off excess water from the body, jump on the couch, bed etc. and thus make the whole place wet and messy. Small animals in general and cats in particular have strong urge to scratch any thing they can. To avoid damage, their nails have to be clipped every now and then, and these animals in general and cats in particular hate to have their nails trimmed. In order to perform tasks such as trimming nails, administering medication by mouth etc., these animals need to be restrained properly to minimize the risk of being bitten or clawed by them.
To the best of our understanding and knowledge there does not exist any simple yet reliable device as explained herein and substantially disclosed in this document which serves many purposes including those of drying animal after bath and/or restraining animal when desired or necessary.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In fulfillment and implementation of previously recited objects, a primary feature of present invention resides in the provision of a novel bathrobe for small animals, which is simple of construction and economical of manufacture. This novel bathrobe provides great help in safe and effective handling of small animals including house hold pets, by controlling them without applying any force. The present bathrobe embodies an elongated bag like device prepared from one or more layers of water absorbent and/or water absorbent and water impervious materials. The inner layer(s) of the bathrobe is (are) made up of thick yet soft water absorbent materials like cloth, preferably terry cloth/towel cloth or similar materials for absorbent purposes and softness or combination thereof. The outer detachable layer, when desired, can be made up of water impervious material like plastic, leather or similar material used for liner or combination thereof. The outer layer is attached at the upper ends of either side of inner layer(s) by means of zippers, buttons, strings etc. The bathrobe is made by closing on three sides by folding the material on its own and/or by stitching. The fourth side has a closure mechanism for releasably providing secured closed state and an open state of opening extending across entire longitudinal length of upper side, for example it can be closed with the help of a long zipper, buttons, tie strings or any other conventional means. The zipper extends from tail end side to the hood. The hood is a long opening, large enough to enable animal to take out his/her head through it but still acts like a cap on the head. The tail end has another small opening for the animal's tail to be taken out when necessary e.g. for taking anal temperature. The lower end also has one small opening at each corner for the purpose of taking out the pet's leg for the purpose of cutting nails etc when desired. The bathrobe is also held secured around the animals' neck if necessary, by tying loosely but securely around the neck by means of a wide strap or a belt built in or otherwise as is done in garments. This bathrobe can be made of different sizes to accommodate animals of various sizes. Preferably the bathrobe is sized to accommodate a cat or a small dog.
Last but not the least, the proper use of the present invention goes to a great extent in reducing the fear of inexperienced people, pet owners etc. in handling their animals at home and can help in avoiding the costs incurred by rushing to veterinarians for simple jobs. It is also helpful to the veterinarians while handling the animals for various purposes
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Marwah Ashok Kumar
Marwah Padma
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