Abstract: A fish hook remover includes a lengthwise base member, a combination handle, an actuation rod, and a rotary arm. The combination handle is attached to one end of the lengthwise base member and a yoke is formed on the other end of the lengthwise base member. The actuation rod is slidably retained by the lengthwise base member. A knob is attached to one end of the actuation rod and a rack is formed on the other end of the actuation rod. The rotary arm includes two rotating bodies and a pinion gear rigidly attached to the two rotating bodies. A clearance area is formed between the two rotating bodies to receive a shank of a hook. The rotary arm is pivotally retained by the yoke. The fishing line is wrapped around the combination handle. Linear movement of the actuation rod causes the pinion and rotary arm to pivot.

Abstract: A vibrator blanket for use with pets has a battery pouch having a battery pack located on the back of the animal, such as a dog, for energizing a plurality of small vibrators distributed within the blanket, for imparting vibration to various locations on the pet. The blanket has layers between which the vibrators and electrical wiring are installed, to keep the pet from damaging the vibrator system. A switch is used to select different levels of vibration. The blanket may be split at the belly and have buckles or Velcro to secure the blanket. The under-blanket is preferably at least one layer of insulated fabric upon which up to 50 vibrator motors are mounted per side of the animal below the backbone. Separate battery packs having external control switches for selecting levels of vibration are installed so as to be on each side of the back of the animal.

Abstract: A shell of an animal restraint system is made from a radiolucent plastic material shaped to conform generally to the back, neck and head of the animal. The shell also has at least one region with a U-shape to permit the animal to be positioned on its back or on either side.

Abstract: An insect and rodent bait dispenser providing flexible means for dispensing a variety of different types of bait is described. The dispenser includes a weatherproof, childproof, enclosure having a pair of shallow reservoirs. Each reservoir includes a vertical element having a central orifice. The orifice is used to support a vertical rod upon which solid bait blocks are stacked. The vertical rod will also support a series of bait trays that may contain liquid or granular bait. The bait trays may be interspersed with the solid bait blocks. The bait trays include planar surfaces and spacing members designed to provide a space between stacked bait trays. The reservoir also accommodates a bottle for dispensing liquid bait into the reservoir. The bottle employs a special cap designed to keep the reservoir filled as liquid bait is removed. The dispenser includes features for mounting the dispenser to a vertical surface.

Abstract: A crawling tube for small mammals comprising a plurality of circumferential slotted holes which are arranged side by side on at least one row along a longitudinal extension of the tube so as to provide ventilation grilles.

Abstract: A moving, floating waterfowl decoy propelled by a steam jet motor and used by hunters to attract waterfowl to the hunting area. The device is an addition to a standard commercial hollow floating waterfowl decoy of any species. The steam jet motor is powered by combustion of fuel and has no moving parts. The steam jet propulsion system provides lifelike natural movements, wakes, ripples and splashes to enhance attraction of a decoy set.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retrofittable aerating root pruner (RARP) adapted to be detachably mounted on the inner face of the side wall of a plant container having drain ports at the bottom of the side wall thereof, which is an elongate rectangular flat or hemi-cylindrical sheet member with wings along both its long sides which fit snugly against the inner face of the side wall of the plant container when the RARP to form a conduit extending to the bottom of the plant container. The RARP is mounted at its upper end to the upper edge of the plant container and at its bottom end by an extension which projects through a drain port and mounts on the outer surface of the bottom of the plant container.

Abstract: One preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a pet booster seat mountable on the seat of a vehicle. The booster seat includes a frame member with a height, an open top, and an interior area. At least two restraining belt openings are defined in the frame member, and at least one strap attachment point is defined on the frame member. A cushion is placed and held in the interior of the frame member, where the cushion preferably has a height substantially equal to or less than the height of the frame member. At least one harness strap is attached to a strap attachment point on the frame member. In one embodiment, a frame cover is removably mounted over the open top of the frame member.

Abstract: An illuminated fishing rod for sensing when a fish strikes the fishing line and alerting the user by means of an indicator light while fishing in darkness. The illuminated fishing rod includes a fishing rod having a light assembly and a sensor for detecting when a fish has struck the fishing line, thereby illuminating an indicator lamp on the rod.

Abstract: Applicant provides a device on which the barrel of weapon may rest to assist in aiming the weapon, a weapon for example, such a rifle. The device includes a horizontal barrel engagement member that has a straight portion and, typically, two angle portions. A wall engagement bracket descends from the horizontal barrel engagement member, the bracket for engagement with a support surface, such as a wall of a hunting blind. The wall bracket may be height adjustable with respect to the horizontal barrel engagement member.

Abstract: An idealistic preservation method of aquatic animals capable of reliably suppressing motion functions of large quantities of living fish, etc., and transporting fish while keeping freshness and quality for a long time during transportation so that large quantities of living fish, etc., can be transported in a small space. Fish (10) is scooped with a landing net from a tank and is laid down on a table. An operator preferably wears wet gloves lest his body temperature damages fish. While being held down by one hand, fish (10) is pierced from inside an operculum (21) through the spinal cord (1) by a tool (100). The piercing position is near the medulla oblongata (11) and is extremely effective for lowering the motion function. If the medulla oblongata (11) itself is damaged, fish (10) will die completely. Therefore, caution should be taken not to damage it.

Abstract: An improved and accelerated method of producing vegetable sprouts with surprisingly high levels of vitamin nutrients. In general, retention of high vitamin levels is improved by accelerating the growing cycle, and the growing cycle is accelerated by initially saturating the seed bed with a jet stream of water at a pressure in the range of 80-90 p.s.i. After the initial washing, the seeds are covered with a greenhouse dome, and placed under a light source. After an initial period, such as 12 hours, the seeds are periodically misted with water to complete the growth cycle. In experimental trials with broccoli, the sprouts were harvested after only 36 hours, and chemical analysis showed that the sprouts possessed surprisingly high levels of vitamin B-1, also known as thiamine.

Abstract: A rodent trap device for catching and holding rodents. The rodent trap device includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A rotatable rod extends through the peripheral wall and bisects the housing. A lid having a top and bottom side covers an opening in a top side of the housing. The bottom side of the lid is attached to the rod and is pivotable in the housing. The lid has a first half and a second half with respect to the rod. The first half has a greater weight than the second half. A first stop is attached to the peripheral wall and is positioned over the second half of the lid. Bait is positioned on the top side of the second half such that a rodent pivots the lid and falls into the housing as it nears the bait.

Abstract: A milking claw includes a milk bowl with an interior having an inner bottom surface, an inner top surface and an inner sidewall surface between the inner top and bottom surfaces. Milk inlets are formed in the bowl and open into the interior of the bowl through the inner top surface and are connected to milk hoses leading to the teat cups. A hollow outlet tube is mounted to the bowl with an intake end spaced above and closely adjacent to the inner bottom surface of the bowl. The outlet tube extends upwardly and sidewardly from the intake end within the interior of the bowl, and extends through the inner sidewall surface to an exit end outside of the bowl. The outlet tube is preferably smoothly curved within the interior of the bowl so that milk is drawn out of the bowl with minimal turbulence and reduced vacuum pressure drop.

Abstract: Presented is a humane wild animal trap device that includes a trigger mechanism having four easily assemblable elements for supporting the bait, a bottom flat sheet on which the trigger mechanism is supported when set and baited, and an enclosure the open side of which is superimposed on the flat bottom sheet and which enclosure is tilted upwardly from one end so that the elevated end rests on a selected one of the four elements included in the trigger mechanism and which element is released from a second element that supports the bait when a wild animal takes the bait, thus causing the elevated enclosure to fall onto the flat bottom sheet to trap the wild animal within the enclosure.

Abstract: A process for producing nutritional supplements rich in natural organic trace elements using soilless culture of plant sprouts and seedlings. The primary advantage of this invention is that the enriched trace element content in the sprouts and seedlings is mainly in organic form, which is the result of the natural organic conversion of these trace elements from their inorganic form during seed germination. Such form of natural organic trace element is non-toxic and much easier for the human body to digest and absorb. Further, the trace element content in the sprouts and seedlings can be effectively controlled.

Abstract: The portable corral has a series of fence sections. Each fence section is preferably formed by a telescoping panel, which has a first female panel and a second male panel, which telescope into or out of each other, thereby permitting the length thereof to be adjusted. The slidable or telescoping panels have base receivers to support the panels or the fence sections as desired. Fasteners also join adjacent sections together, in order to form the corral into its desired shape.

Abstract: A horseshoe adapted to be compliant with the expansion and relaxation of the heel areas of a hoof of a horse in motion. The horseshoe consists of a toe area hingedly connected to two heel areas. In the preferred embodiment, the hinges are formed of a resilient material and are tapered from a wide end on the inside of the horseshoe to a narrow end on the outside of the horseshoe. Metal toe and heel inserts are provided as a wear surface for the horseshoe and the toe insert is sufficiently malleable to allow shaping of the horseshoe using typical blacksmithing equipment and tools.

Abstract: A plastic lid is hinged to a rodent bait containing base. A card holder protrudes from the inside surface of a lid upper wall. Tabs extend inwardly from two side rails extending from the inside surface, with a flexible service record card being retained between the tabs and the inside surface. Inadvertent dislodgment of the card from between the side rails is prevented by front and rear members. The card is readily removed from the card holder by being flexed and extracted over the front member. The tabs may have beveled front surfaces to facilitate insertion of the card. The card is marked with indicia to indicate the service history of the bait station.

Abstract: A trimmer device for animals and the like, particularly cats, comprises an outer enclosure, preferably including a back as well as a front cover member, with a fixed internal blade. The front cover member has a plurality of slots to receive the extended claws of animals, to trim them as the claws are raked over the device or the latter is moved with respect to the claws. The slots affording access to the cutting edge of the internal blade may be made with varying width and length configurations to accommodate various animals, and the internal blade may be made adjustable and/or replaceable. Preferably, the novel cutting device is used in combination with a scratching post or the like, and mounted directly on the latter so as to be automatically engaged by the claws of animals using the scratching post in the normal manner.