Pet drain and capture device
OwnerStephanie Jefferyinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus (10) and a device (30) are provided for catching pet hair during the process of bathing a pet in a bathtub (12) or sink-like structure. Typically the apparatus (10) is comprised of a net (18) having a selected mesh size which is stretched over the bottom of the bathtub (12) and held in place with hooks (26) attached to the bottom of the bathtub 12 via integral suction cups (24). The device (30) combines functional features of the apparatus (10) into a screen (38) for catching pet hair which is held rigid in a frame (32) made of a pliable material which engages and grips the bottom of the bathtub (12) and allows water to drain out to the drain (22) of the bathtub (12).
Claims20
A pet washing apparatus for use in a bathing receptacle having a bottom with a drain therein, the apparatus comprising a porous liner having a defined area and a perimeter for said area, a non-permanent means for attachment of said porous liner to the bottom of said receptacle, said non-permanent means being attached to said perimeter whereby hair shed from a pet situated on said porous liner while the pet is being washed, showered, or rinsed with water is substantially trapped in said liner instead of in said drain.
A pet washing apparatus for use in a bathing receptacle having a bottom with a drain therein, the apparatus comprising a net-like liner having a defined area and a perimeter for said area, the liner having its defined area and its perimeter approximately fit the bottom of said receptacle, a spacing means attached to an underside of said liner for frictionally grappling the said liner to the bottom of said receptacle and for spacing said porous liner from said bottom whereby hair shed from a pet situated on said liner while the pet is being washed, showered, or rinsed with water is substantially trapped in said liner instead of in said drain.
A re-usable pet washing apparatus for use in a bathing receptacle having a bottom with a drain therein, the apparatus comprising a porous substantially inflexible liner having a defined area and a perimeter for said area, the liner having its defined area and its perimeter approximately fit the bottom of said receptacle, said liner covering the drain of said receptacle, a spacing means attached to an underside of said porous liner for spacing said porous liner from said bottom.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.