ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,765,514, issued on Oct. 20, was assigned to KIS IDEAS LLC (Avon, Ohio).

"Pet massage and grooming device" was invented by Jerome Joyce (Avon, Ohio).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Provided is a pet grooming device designed to enhance the grooming process. The device includes a first shell with a grooming surface featuring a hemispherical portion and various surface features such as apertures and protrusions. A second shell couples with the first to form an interior space, accommodating a cartridge for dispensing liquids like oils or conditioners through a dispensing aperture. The device is configured to vacuum as well as suction shed fur w...