Direct application brush with sponge
First Claim
1. A direct application brush assembly for horses and livestock, comprising:
- a. a molded brush base with a handle and an internal cavity with a bottom surface having a first opening, a top surface having a second opening and an orifice;
b. said first opening being adapted to receive a flexible deformable membrane having apertures aligned with a sponge element fixedly attached thereto, and appointed for sponging or washing hair or fur;
c. said second opening being adapted to receive a cover that fits onto said second opening;
d. a flow regulator;
e. a hose having a first end fitted with said flow regulator and a second end fitted to said orifice of said brush base so that said hose delivers a fluid from said flow regulator into said internal cavity of said brush base;
whereby said flow regulator controls delivery of said fluid into said hose and visa vie said internal cavity of said brush base when sponging or washing said fur or hair, releasing said fluid through said apertures in said flexible deformable membrane and said sponge element onto said fur or hair.
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Abstract
A horse and/or livestock brush assembly with sponge element that releases a fluid and/or liquid solution directly onto a sponge element for foaming delivery onto the coat of an animal during sponging or washing. The brush assembly includes a brush base attached to a hose and flow regulator. The brush base comprises a flexible deformable membrane with a plurality of apertures that deliver fluid and/or liquid solution to a sponge element. The flexible deformable membrane and sponge element are fitted within a first opening of an internal cavity in a brush base. Delivery of the fluid or liquid solution is controlled by way of the flow regulator. An optional mixing chamber housing a water soluble compound containing active ingredients may be attached to the flow regulator to form a liquid solution. The liquid solution includes shampoos, conditioners, perfumes, fragrances and other active compositions including insect repellant, botanicals, dyes, moisturizers, or antibacterial compounds. The fluid and/liquid is delivered directly to the animal'"'"'s fur or hair while sponging or washing the coat.
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Citations
25 Claims
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1. A direct application brush assembly for horses and livestock, comprising:
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a. a molded brush base with a handle and an internal cavity with a bottom surface having a first opening, a top surface having a second opening and an orifice; b. said first opening being adapted to receive a flexible deformable membrane having apertures aligned with a sponge element fixedly attached thereto, and appointed for sponging or washing hair or fur; c. said second opening being adapted to receive a cover that fits onto said second opening; d. a flow regulator; e. a hose having a first end fitted with said flow regulator and a second end fitted to said orifice of said brush base so that said hose delivers a fluid from said flow regulator into said internal cavity of said brush base; whereby said flow regulator controls delivery of said fluid into said hose and visa vie said internal cavity of said brush base when sponging or washing said fur or hair, releasing said fluid through said apertures in said flexible deformable membrane and said sponge element onto said fur or hair. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A direct application brush assembly for horses and livestock, comprising:
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a. a molded brush base with a handle and an internal cavity with a bottom surface having a first opening, a top surface having a second opening and an orifice; b. said first opening being adapted to receive a sponge element having a flexible deformable rim, said sponge element being appointed for sponging or washing hair or fur; c. said second opening being adapted to receive a cover that fits onto said second opening; d. a flow regulator; e. a hose having a first end fitted with said flow regulator and a second end fitted to said orifice of said brush base so that said hose delivers a fluid from said flow regulator into said internal cavity of said brush base; whereby said flow regulator controls delivery of said fluid into said hose and visa vie said internal cavity of said brush base when sponging or washing said fur or hair, releasing said fluid through said sponge element onto said fur or hair.
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23. A method for making a direct delivery brush assembly for horses and livestock coats that releases a fluid, comprising the steps of:
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a. forming a brush base having an internal cavity with a bottom surface having a first opening, a top surface having a second opening and an orifice; b. producing a flexible deformable membrane having apertures arranged in substantially uniform distribution over the surface area of the membrane; c. inserting said flexible deformable membrane into said first opening in said internal cavity; d. producing a sponge element appointed to be aligned with said flexible deformable membrane; e. aligning and inserting said sponge element with said flexible deformable membrane into said first opening for sponging or washing hair or fur; f. inserting a cover on said second opening of said brush base; g. connecting a second end of a hose to said orifice of said brush base and connecting a first end of said hose to a flow regulator for delivery of said fluid into said internal cavity of said brush base; whereby said flow regulator controls delivery of said fluid into said hose and visa vie said internal cavity of said brush base when sponging or washing said fur or hair, releasing said fluid through said apertures in said flexible deformable membrane and said sponge element onto said fur or hair of said horse and livestock. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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