Electrostatic pet hair remover
OwnerKeith H. Larsoninventor
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Abstract
A device for removing dirt, loose hair, dander, etc. from objects such as household pets comprising an electrostatic generator 12 connected to an electrostatic element 10. The electrostatic element is a high voltage capacitor with extended core dielectric 10C. If an object such as a pet is brought in close proximity to its surface the electrostatic force pulls dirt and loose hairs off and retains them. A discharge means 12A provides for the release of the collected dirt and loose hairs. When incorporated into a grooming device such as a brush 18 it provides a more efficient method for removing loose hairs.
Claims1
A device for utilizing the energy storage properties of a conventional high voltage capacitor and the attractive force of electrostatics to easily and conveniently remove dirt, loose hairs, and dander from household pets, comprising:
- a. a high voltage capacitor comprising a dielectric material partially sandwiched between two metal plates, and constructed so as to be an integral part of a grooming device;
- b. an electrostatic generator comprising electronic circuitry or electro-mechanical means for producing an electrostatic charge;
- c. a connector means for joining said electrostatic generator to said high voltage capacitor for the purpose of transferring said electrostatic charge to said high voltage capacitor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.