Animal grooming brush

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the brush including a bristle;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the first embodiment thereof;

FIG. 3 is back elevational view of the first embodiment thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the first embodiment thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the first embodiment thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of the first embodiment thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view of the first embodiment thereof.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the brush including a bristle;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 10 is back elevational view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the second embodiment thereof;

FIG. 13 is a left side elevational view of the second embodiment thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a right side elevational view of the second embodiment thereof.

The broken lines form boundaries or portions of the head, handle, and bristles of the animal grooming brush that form no part of the claimed invention.

The animal grooming brush is shown with a symbolic break in its length. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an animal grooming brush, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sullivan; John (Dunlap, IA), Kinzer; Scott (Denison, IA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type SULLIVAN SUPPLY, INC. Dunlap IA US
Assignee:	Sullivan Supply, Inc. (Dunlap, IA)
Appl. No.:	D/472,296
Filed:	November 11, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D4/136
Current International Class:	0402
Field of Search:	;D4/132-134,136,138 ;D30/158,159 ;15/186-188 ;119/600,611-616,625,664

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Foreign Patent Documents

	301847669		Feb 2012		CN
	302311532		Feb 2013		CN
	302600601		Oct 2013		CN

Other References

Jeffers Pet Catalog, Christmas 2007, Undercoat Rakes, bottom, left & top, right of p. 94. cited by applicant . Dog & Cat Wire Brush Shed Prevention Pet Groomer, viewed on Amazon.com on Jul. 23, 2012. cited by applicant . Four Paws Ultimate Touch Slicker Wire Brush--Firm, viewed on Amazon.com on Jul. 23, 2012. cited by applicant . Sullivan's New Teflow Combs, https://www.sullivansupply.com/cart/ia/p-1448-teflon-sullivan-comb-w-wood- -handle.aspx (2 pages). cited by applicant . What is Teflon.RTM.?, http://www2.dupont.com/Teflon/en.sub.--US/products/safety/what.sub.--is.s- ub.--it.html. (1 page). cited by applicant . Classic Teflon Coated Anti-Static Tapered Pet Comb, http://www.petedge.com/product/Classic-Teflon-Coated-Anti-Static-Tapered-- Pet-Comb/43537.uts[Jan. 10, 2013 1:43:13 PM) (2 pages). cited by applicant . Master Grooming Tools Xylan Pet Grooming Combs, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Master-Grooming-Tools-XYLAN-Like-TEFLON-PROFESSIO- NAL-PET-GROOMING-COMB-Dog-Cat/221123391203[Jan. 10, 2013 1:42:03 PM) (3 pages). cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Assistant Examiner: Voytek; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Mueting, Raasch & Gebhardt, P.A.