Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for a portable corral panel. A portable livestock corral fence system includes a gate panel and fence panels, each fence panel including a bottom rail, a lock tab and a leg socket coupled to the bottom horizontal rail, and a foldable base including a peg mateable to the leg socket, a foot coupled to the peg, and a chain, the peg mateable to the leg socket in two distinct positions: a standing position, wherein the foot extends perpendicularly to the bottom rail in the standing position, and a stacking position, wherein the foot folds flat into the stacking position such that the foot is parallel to the bottom horizontal rail, and wherein the chain wraps around the bottom rail and engages the lock tab to lock the foldable base into either one of the two distinct positions.

Abstract: A connecting device is provided, including an elongate member (EM) having two or more engaging elements which are spaced along the length of the EM; and at least one engaging element which orthogonally extends out from the EM and which has a portion which also extends, in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the EM, a distance Y, wherein distance Y extends substantially 15-20% of the length of the EM.

Abstract: A hinge assembly of a computing device may be provided, for example. The hinge assembly may include a first hinge member and a second hinge member. The first hinge member may include a first mounting plate attached to a first gudgeon member via a first tongue portion. The second hinge member may include a second mounting plate attached to a second gudgeon member via a second tongue portion. The first and second mounting plates may be shaped so that they can be stacked in parallel along an axis such that the first and second gudgeons may be aligned perpendicular to the axis to allow a pintle member to be inserted through the first and second gudgeons and such that the first and second tongue portions may be spaced apart along the axis.

Abstract: An adjustable panel connector (100, 300) for interconnecting two mesh panels (105) of a barricade and/or guarding system. The adjustable panel connector (100, 300) comprises a first body element (102, 302) including at least one first panel fastening arrangement (106, 108, 311); a second body element (104, 304) including at least one second panel fastening arrangement (106, 108, 311), the first body element (102, 302) and the second body element (104, 304) being interconnected along and about a connection axis (X-X, Y-Y); and a pivot locking arrangement (110, 301) configured to lock the first body element (102, 302) at a selected angle relative to the second body element (104, 304) about the connection axis (X-X, Y-Y).

Abstract: A collapsible pet containment apparatus with foldable side walls to enable selective containment of a pet. Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a pet containment apparatus that can be configured from an extended position to a folded position. The apparatus may have a fabric perimeter defining a bottom and side walls terminating around an upper frame perimeter. The upper frame perimeter may be selectively lowered to allow independent entrance and exit from an interior portion of the apparatus, defined by the fabric perimeter, by a pet such as a dog.

Abstract: An indoor livestock confinement system including a plurality of hollow plastic panels. One of the hollow plastic panels defines a U-shaped door frame. The door frame is open at the top and includes an attachment for a door at one edge. The door frame includes a reinforcement inside the panel that extends across a bottom threshold and sides of the door frame.

Abstract: An animal run having a plurality of side panels operable to be pivotally mounted along a central plane. Corresponding front panels are each pivotally coupled with one of the side panels and operable to be detachably coupled to an adjacent side panel. The side panels are moveable between a stored position, in which each side panel is positioned parallel the central plane, and an operational position, in which they extend outward at an angle from the central plane. Each front panel is moveable between a stored position, in which it is positioned parallel the central plane, and an operational position, in which it is positioned at an angle from the side panel to which it is coupled and is detachably coupled with the other side panel. The side panels and front panel are configured to contain a dog or cat when in their operational position.

Abstract: An animal run having first and second side panels operable to be pivotally mounted along a central plane. A front panel is pivotally coupled with one of the side panels and operable to be detachably coupled to the other side panel. The side panels are moveable between a stored position, in which each side panel is positioned parallel the central plane, and an operational position, in which they extend outward at an angle from the central plane. The front panel is moveable between a stored position, in which it is positioned parallel the central plane, and an operational position, in which it is positioned at an angle from the side panel to which it is coupled and is detachably coupled with the other side panel. The side panels and front panel define an interior space for housing an animal when in their operational position.

Abstract: A dual axes swivel connector for connecting various panels to assemble a pet enclosure is disclosed. The dual axes swivel connector allows panels of the enclosure to be reliably pivoted with respect to each other. The dual axes swivel connector may comprise first and second parts. The first part may be fabricated from a flexible material compared to the second part, whereas the second part may be fabricated from a more rigid material compared to the first part. The flexibility of the first part allows the first part to have a tighter fit with the wire rods. The second part has a looser fit with the wire rods but the rigidity of the second part compensates for the looser fit. When the first and second parts are interlocked, they create a tight fit which can reliably provide a hinge between the panels.

Abstract: The invention provides an indoor livestock confinement system that includes a plurality of hollow plastic panels. Each panel includes a plurality of spaced tabs at its ends. A first end of each panel includes a first set of tabs, and a second end of each panel includes a second set of tabs. Each set of tabs includes at least one tab at a top portion of the end, at least one tab at an intermediate portion of the end, and at least one tab at a lower portion of the end. The tabs of the first set are offset vertically from the tabs of the second set such that the first set of tabs of a first panel fit vertically between the second tabs of another panel when the ends of the panels are put together. Each tab includes a hole such that a rod can be inserted down through the tabs to lock the panels together. The livestock confinement system may include additional features, such as ventilation components, reinforced panels, and bucket holders.

Abstract: A pet transportation device is provided. The pet transportation device is provided whereby the device is easily adaptable to a mobile unit including a bicycle, scooter and/or motorcycle. In an exemplary embodiment, the pet transportation device has at least a wire basket carrier which is adapted to placement and holding of the pet during transport and at least a cover portion which encloses about the head portion of the pet and may be adapted for folding when not desired by the individual. The basket may be removably attached to at least a portion of the handlebars of a mobile unit by a clamping means and may have padded rail support incorporated thereon. Additionally, the pet transport device may additionally have a liner and/or cushion to protect the limbs of the animal from protruding away from the pet transport device.

Abstract: A reconfigurable gate includes a first fence section, a section fence section and third fence section. The first fence section includes a plurality of first cross members. The second fence section includes a plurality of second cross members. The third fence section includes a plurality of third cross members. The first fence section and the second fence section are rotatably attached to the third fence section such that when the gate or fence is in a fully collapsed configuration, the plurality of first cross members and the plurality of second cross members are substantially interleaved with the plurality of third cross members.

Abstract: A method is provided for locking a chain in a locking device. The method includes sliding a chain along a surface of a chain-locking device until contacting another surface of the chain-locking device. Subsequently, the chain is slid along the contacted surface until reaching the end of the contacted surface. At the end, or in close proximity thereto, the chain passes, or falls, or is slid into a slot of the chain-locking device to lock the chain in place. A method is also provided for coupling together a pair of portable-corral members. A portable-corral panel is provided as having a panel support structure, and a portable-corral door connected to and within the panel support structure such as to be generally flush with the panel support structure when in a closed posture.

Abstract: The invention provides an indoor livestock confinement system that includes a plurality of hollow plastic panels. Each panel includes a plurality of spaced tabs at its ends. A first end of each panel includes a first set of tabs, and a second end of each panel includes a second set of tabs. Each set of tabs includes at least one tab at a top portion of the end, at least one tab at an intermediate portion of the end, and at least one tab at a lower portion of the end. The tabs of the first set are offset vertically from the tabs of the second set such that the first set of tabs of a first panel fit vertically between the second tabs of another panel when the ends of the panels are put together. Each tab includes a hole such that a rod can be inserted down through the tabs to lock the panels together. The livestock confinement system may include additional features, such as ventilation components, reinforced panels, and bucket holders.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safe, stress-limiting and efficient apparatus for handling sheep and goats. The apparatus comprises a plurality of partitions, a plurality of horizontally disposed partition connecting members and a plurality of doors attached to said partitions by a plurality of hinge members. The apparatus allows for the efficient and safe handling of large numbers of sheep and goats.

Abstract: A method is provided for locking a chain in a locking device. The method includes sliding a chain along a surface of a chain-locking device until contacting another surface of the chain-locking device. Subsequently, the chain is slid along the contacted surface until reaching the end of the contacted surface. At the end, or in close proximity thereto, the chain passes, or falls, or is slid into a slot of the chain-locking device to lock the chain in place. A method is also provided for coupling together a pair of portable-corral members. A portable-corral panel is provided as having a panel support structure, and a portable-corral door connected to and within the panel support structure such as to be generally flush with the panel support structure when in a closed posture.

Abstract: A panel connection system is provided that includes a connection assembly having a sleeve and two connecting members that is pivotally coupled to a panel end post, another connection assembly having a connecting member, and a means for pivotally coupling the connecting members of the two connection assemblies.

Abstract: The invention is a portable den for dogs which is divided into a sleeping/feeding area and a litter area. This internal division, allows a puppy to avoid contact with the litter area except to relieve itself the dog's natural instinct to avoid soiling its den is reinforced. The portable den is fully collapsible for travel or storage.

Abstract: A calf catching apparatus that attaches to an ATV or similar vehicle and operates along the side of the vehicle. The calf catching apparatus has a pair of doors or gates that open to the front and are operated from ATV. The operator drives along side the cow/calf pair until the calf is inside the pen. The gates are closed and the calf is caught and separated from the cow. The operator can enter into the pen and treat the calf. If the calf needs to be transported, the calf is placed on a transportation platform and a gate is closed to restrain the calf on the platform. The calf catching apparatus can also be transformed to a tow behind version to minimize the width and bring the unit down the road behind a vehicle. There is also a fold-up embodiment that allows for the pen to be folded beside the ATV to reduce the overall width of the ATV and calf catching apparatus for traveling through narrow openings or on roads without unhooking from the ATV.

Abstract: A pet gate is disclosed. The pet gate having a front panel with a side panel disposed at each side of the front panel. Each side panel of the pet gate extends in a direction of intersection with the front panel allowing the pet gate to stand alone. The pet gate further comprises a door formed by one of the side panels in its entirety. The door is coupled on one side to the front panel by a hinge that allows rotation. The other side of the door is not coupled to a structural element. This allows the door to swing about the hinge in such a way that when in a state of use, the door opens and closes to allow passage of persons. The gate is set to a height such that it is difficult for a person to step over the gate.

Abstract: A collapsible corner animal cage is provided. The collapsible cage comprises a first set of side walls fastened together to define the rear corner of the cage; a second set of side walls fastened to the first set of side walls to define the side corners of the cage; a door panel fastened to the second set of side walls to define the front of the cage, the door panel positioned diametrically opposite the rear corner of the cage; a floor fastened to the side walls and the door panel; and a roof fastened to the side walls and the door panel; wherein the side walls, door panel, floor and roof are fastened together to define a collapsible structure for use in a corner. The cage may also be collapsed into a one-piece, substantially flat unit with a carrying handle for transport.

Abstract: A pet enclosing system includes a door that is positioned in a wall. The door has a pet door positioned therein. Each of a plurality of panels has a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The plurality of panels includes a first panel, a second panel and a third panel. A plurality of hinges hingedly couples together the panels. A first coupler and a second coupler are provided and mounted on either side of the door. The second coupler is mounted on the wall and is positioned to a second lateral side of the door. The first coupler is configured to couple the second lateral edge of first panel to the wall and the second coupler is configured to couple the second lateral edge of the third panel to the wall so that the panels form a barrier around a space adjacent to the door.

Abstract: A pen is provided for the exterior of an animal shelter house or calf hutch, and is mounted onto an adjustable universal frame that fits on the exterior of the animal shelter house and is secured to the house. The frame is adjustable in width using cross members that overlap and are secured together in an adjusted position. The frame provides vertically extending guides that form a track for receiving side walls of the pen so that the pen can be slid longitudinally of the animal shelter house from an extended position which provides an exercise area pen to a retracted position wherein a forward panel of the pen will close the door or opening in the end of the animal shelter house. The end wall of the pen supports a suitable holder for feeding buckets for the calf or young animal.

Abstract: An animal guard with a multitude of rotatable elements that can be securely mounted on a generally vertical or horizontal structure is disclosed. The rotatable elements may be of varying shapes and are designed to provide an unsteady footing for animals attempting to cross the object to continue travel along the structure. In accordance with one embodiment, the animal guard is configured to surround a vertically-extending structure. A series of hollow rotatable elements, or “spinners”, are provided with a hole formed at opposing longitudinal ends. The spinners are bifurcated into two generally equal halves that attach together. A guard plate is mounted to surround the structure and has a series of cross arm brackets which extend through the end holes of the spinners to serve as end axles for rotation and to position the spinners around the circumference of the structure. A support means secures the location of the guard plate and spinners and couples the guard plate to the structure.

Abstract: An animal or dog kennel kit comprising a plurality of panels that can be connected or coupled together to form an enclosure. The plurality of panels includes at least one relatively small panel and one relatively large panel. The relatively small panel can be nested or placed within the relatively large panel to form a compact package for economical shipment.

Abstract: A plurality of interconnected panels are pivotally mounted to a vehicle for use in forming a portable animal enclosure. The weight of the panels is substantially supported by the vehicle while being pivoted into a deployed position, making it easy for those of slighter stature, such as women, to deploy and configure the portable animal enclosure. Two sets of interconnected panels may be mounted to the vehicle for forming a single enclosure. Additional sets of interconnected panels may be added to form further enclosures. The sets of interconnected panels may be configured into variously shaped enclosures. The interconnected panels may be configured to telescope or nest inside one another when stored on the vehicle, so as to protrude only slightly from the side of the vehicle when in a folded position for transportation or storage.

Abstract: A portable corral which is folded into a retracted position behind a towing vehicle for transport from one location to another, and is folded to an expanded, usable configuration for movement along side the path of travel of the towing vehicle to trap cattle or the like who may, for example, be feeding in the path of movement of the corral.