Abstract: This invention, which is for a disposable doggie diaper, was created from our own need in the recent past. Our little dog had surgery near his rectal area, and the small amount of continued bleeding during post surgery was causing a problem, but in searching we found there was no disposable diaper on the market made specifically for dogs. We modified a baby disposable diaper to fit by cutting a hole in the rear and adjusting the size to fit our little Shih-Tzu dog. It worked like a charm. From that experience, we created this invention of the disposable doggie diaper for dogs to provide a simple solution for other dog owners. We have discussed this invention with other dog owners and veterinarians and received very positive results, They all agree there is a definite need for the disposable doggie diaper.

Abstract: A filament shield comprising a body with a recess therein. The recess has a base, which may be planar and from which the filament to be shielded is spaced, and is bounded on two opposed edges by a pair of surfaces. Each of these surfaces has a linear inner edge inclined with respect to an axis along which the filament lies and spaced therefrom, and an outer edge inclined to the axis at a greater angle than the respective inner edge.A lamp unit comprising a parabolic reflector and a filament shield as defined above, the filament shield being disposed so that the axis of the filament lies on the focal axis of the reflector.