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Some interesting Clipper Vacuum patent History(see pictures below)

Recently a groomer made the comment that we were "stealing" the one of our competitor's "pride and joy" and also stated that she was told that our competitor ( MDC Romani , Inc. and Clipper Vac *) was the inventor of the technology. Due to the negative implications of this statement and realizing that this was not the first nor the last time we would hear this, we decided to develop a web page to educate potential Clients on the history of this wonderful vacuum technology. Look closely, notice the Keane patent design and keep in mind that this was patented in 1974....11 years before Romani  introduced their design to the Pet Grooming Market. So what does this mean?  Who took whose idea?

KEANE Pat # 3797111, 1974..... The Patent with the revolutionary "Hose Over" your hand design. "Hose Over" is now public domain. This head even has an adjustable suction opening to help control the air flow.

The Next design......

Romani Clipper Vac * Pat. # 5088199, 1992 ...most of you will recognize this design.

This patent basically protects the regulator "Flap" design located on top of the clipper. It does not patent the "Hose Over" design. The ArtMaster does not use the "Flap" design.

NEXT.........

Crane Patent # 4843717, 1989..

This kinda reminded me of the Flow-bee for some reason??!!

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If anyone can claim they are an inventor of Clipper Vacuum Technology..

Wahl would be one of the few. They have been working on designs since the '60's. The patent below is one of their more recent designs. So Hats off to Wahl!

Wahl Pat.# 3485435, 1994

By the way. This design is what we call a flush body mount design where the hose comes off the back of the clipper rather than "Hose Over" your hand like the ArtMaster. Since women dominate the grooming market and most women have smaller hands , the "hose over" design is typically the most comfortable design because it does not change the groomer's grip nor does it make the clipper body larger than it already is.

NEXT....My Favortite!!!

In 1978 Patent # 4077122, 1978.....

Edwards designed this odd looking Clipper Vacuum Attachment. It's not too hard to see why this design is not still around

Now that the history is better known, it is very clear that we are just playing one big part in the continuing evolution of a half century old technology that has proven to be a truly amazing, profit making tool in the artistic hands of a Professional Pet Groomer.

I'll add more As I Can.. Til Then....Good Day and keep on dreaming up designs. We need a third full system competitor in this market. Will you be the person to step up to the plate next? Come on in!!!!

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