Jean Ann Hakes

US Patent:

20090078208, Mar 26, 2009

Filed:

Sep 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/283460

Inventors:

Dennis Lee Hakes - Burley ID, US
Jean Ann Hakes - Burley ID, US

International Classification:

A01J 7/04
A01J 5/00

US Classification:

119 1418

Abstract:

A mitt for scrubbing debris, applying germicidal dip and stripping milk from an animal's teat comprises an elongated bladder having an exfoliant material applied to one surface thereof, a liquid and air inlet port, a thumb strap, a hand strap and a pinch valve.

US Patent:

20110083612, Apr 14, 2011

Filed:

Sep 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/895582

Inventors:

Dennis Lee Hakes - Burley ID, US
Jean Ann Hakes - Burley ID, US

International Classification:

A01J 7/04
A01K 29/00

US Classification:

119652, 119673

Abstract:

An applicator has an outer body which holds a channeled insert which in turn channels teat disinfectant to the brushes by way of a annular reservoir contained within the periphery of the snap on top, the body of the apparatus is in turn connected to a squeezable bottle that acts as reservoir for the disinfectant supply and when squeezed delivers the disinfectant through the apparatus and onto the brushes. This apparatus and method of use therefor is concerned with the treatment of animal teats, especially although not necessarily exclusively in connection with a milking operation. The treatment involves the application of a disinfectant to the outer skin surfaces and in part to the teat orifice normally at the end of milking, although the invention can also be employed for a treatment as a preliminary step prior to milking.