Abstract: A pet diaper includes: a top sheet; a back-surface sheet; an absorbent core disposed between the top sheet and the back-surface sheet; a tail hole portion including a hole body through which a tail of a pet is inserted; and an upright leak-proof gather including a rising portion including a contraction portion in which a leak-proof elastic member is disposed in a stretched state in a longitudinal direction, and a lateral fixed portion that is disposed away from the rising portion toward a lateral outer side and that functions as a rising fulcrum of the rising portion. The tail hole portion is disposed at a position that is away from an end edge of the absorbent core on the rear side toward the rear side. The contraction portion is disposed straddling a region between the tail hole portion and the absorbent core.

Abstract: The urine examination container (1) includes a bottom portion (2), a peripheral wall portion (3) that extends upward from an outer peripheral edge (6) of the bottom portion (2), surrounds the periphery of the bottom portion (2), and defines a urine receiving portion (5) that opens upward together with the bottom portion (2), and a grip portion (4) that projects outward from the peripheral wall portion (3).

Abstract: A pelvic prolapse treatment belt includes a main structural member having an inner and outer side for wrapping around a wearer including up to their hips. The main structural member includes a plurality of through-hole regions positioned to be located on respective sides of a wearer's spine. A compression pad is attached to the main structural member that has a wider top and a narrower bottom. The compression pad is configured for placing over a pelvic cavity of the wearer to provide support. A first and a second strap are attached to the narrower bottom and have a length sufficient for extending over the wearer's buttocks. The straps are sized for being pulled through the through-hole and have a distal end with an attachment feature for attaching to the outer side of the main structural member.

Abstract: Provided is an absorbent article for a pet animal being capable of prevent urine leaking out of a tail opening. The absorbent article includes a cutting line forming the fail opening positioned on a dorsal region side in an intermediate region and an indicator positioned on a body non-facing surface of an absorbent layer and to show a color reaction by coming in contact with excreted urine. The absorbent layer is positioned between the cutting line and a ventral region. The absorbent core has a first end edge and a second end edge opposite to the first end edge in a longitudinal direction, and the indicator is positioned longitudinally outboard of at least the first end edge of the first end edge and the second end edge.

Abstract: An animal urine/specimen collection device for home or clinic that allows easy, prolonged use and is leak resistant. A disposable urine collection device and marking deterrent for use by pet owners and veterinarians on animals such as dogs is disclosed. The urine collection device of the present invention is formed from one pouch of flexible plastic material formed into a valve opening at the bottom, being inserted into another pouch of plastic flexible material with no valve formed at the bottom, creating an encapsulating container for liquid that passes through the inner valve pouch due to the outer and inner (valve shaped) pouch layers being sealed at the top peripheral edges. Flexible supporters that are integrally formed to the collection device are drawn up to secure on the back near the hind quarters for male animals, and around the legs and thighs, then on the back for female animals.

Abstract: A disposable diaper for pets includes: a back-side waist area; a stomach-side waist area; a crotch area; a tail insertion opening; an absorbent core; an area not having the absorbent core arranged therein; an attachment section in the stomach-side waist area; an attachment area that receives the attachment section; an expandable/contractible elastic member for legs, arranged, in an extended state, in a prescribed area in the diaper longitudinal direction, between the absorbent core and an end section in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction; an expandable/contractible elastic member for the waist, arranged, in an extended state, in the area not having the absorbent core arranged therein, in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction; and a contraction force intersecting area in which the contracting force of the expandable/contractible elastic member for legs and the expansion/contraction force of the expandable/contractible elastic member for the waist intersect.

Abstract: A disposable diaper for pets, in which part of a crotch area stands up as a result of the contraction of an expanding/contracting elastic member, and a standing-up section is formed, said disposable diaper for pets having: a rear-side waist area; a stomach-side waist area; the crotch area; both end sections in the diaper longitudinal direction; both end sections in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction; a tail insertion opening; an absorbent core; an attachment section provided in the stomach-side waist area; an attachment area that receives the attachment section; and the expanding/contracting elastic member arranged the diaper longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A disposable diaper for pets, having: a diaper longitudinal direction, a diaper longitude-intersecting direction being a direction interesting the diaper longitudinal direction; a rear-side flap section; a stomach-side flap section; and a reference virtual straight line being a straight line in the longitudinal direction of the disposable diaper for pets. The rear-side flap section is configured such that the distance from the reference virtual straight line to an end section on the longitudinal intersection direction of the rear-side flap section differs relative to the diaper longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A disposable diaper for pets, having: a diaper longitudinal direction; a diaper longitude-intersecting direction; a rear-side flap section; a stomach-side flap section; and a tail insertion opening provided in a prescribed area in the diaper longitudinal direction. The disposable diaper for pets is formed such that the length in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction in the rear-side flap section is different from the length in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction in the stomach-side flap section.

Abstract: A disposable diaper for pets includes: a back-side waist area; a stomach-side waist area; a crotch area; both end sections in the diaper longitudinal direction; both end sections in a diaper longitude-intersecting direction; a tail insertion opening; an absorbent core; an area not having the absorbent core arranged therein; an attachment section provided in the stomach-side waist area; an attachment area that accepts the attachment section; an expandable/contractible elastic member for legs, arranged, in the extended state, in a prescribed area in the diaper longitudinal direction, between the absorbent core and an end section in the diaper longitude-intersecting direction; a leg gather formed by the contraction of the expandable/contractible elastic member for legs; and a standing-up section in which the end sections in the diaper longitudinal direction stand up as a result of the contraction of the expandable/contractible elastic member for legs.

Abstract: A wallet has a back layer and at least one front layer stitched to the back layer around part of a perimeter thereof to define at least one pocket in the wallet dimensioned to hold and completely surround the smart card. Both of the layers are composed of a stainless steel fabric capable of blocking RF radiation.

Abstract: Wrap-around canine utility harness with integral diaper comprises a body wrap utility harness apparatus with a detachable integral diaper. The harness apparatus may secure the integral diaper covering the anus and urethra while still maintaining utility and protection as a dog control harness. The harness apparatus is comprised of a fabric wrap in two perpendicularly connected sections. A longitudinal wrap forms a continuous cover from a withers area caudally along the dorsal, wrapping around the posterior of the dog, cranially over the ventral ending near the upper chest. A perpendicularly attached trunk wrap section completely encircles trunk of the dog overlapping and attaching at the dorsal. The integral diaper extends from above the tail encircling the base of the tail, around the rump to a caudal-cranial midpoint on the ventral able to contain excrement and protect anus and urethra area for both male and female dogs.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a canine garment that can be used to control and/or contain canine fluids, such as fluids related to canine urine marking, incontinence and heat-induced female menstruation. The canine garment may have a liner that is configured to wrap around the interior of the canine garment to prevent the flow of canine fluids onto the other portions of the canine garment and/or from escaping from the garment. The canine garment may also include a removable pad containing absorbent lining to prevent the flow of canine fluids, where the removable pad may be washable and reusable, and being made of wicking, odor-resistant fabrics. The canine garment may also be capable of accommodating a disposable pad that can be used to prevent the flow of canine fluids. The canine garment according to the present invention may also be comfortable when worn on the canine user's body.

Abstract: An absorbent article for pets includes a top sheet, a back surface layer, an absorbent core, a first end portion, a second end portion, and a pair of side portions. Such absorbent articles for pets are stacked and packaged while each absorbent article is folded and the portion of the back surface layer which is near the first end portion forms a first outer surface. The absorbent article for pets also includes: a hook member provided on the portion of the back surface layer which is near the first end portion; an engaging section provided on the portion of the top sheet which is near the second end portion and engageable with the hook member; and a weak engagement section provided at a position at which the weak engagement section is in contact with the hook member of an adjacent absorbent article of the stacked absorbent articles for pets.

Abstract: An absorbent article for pets includes a top surface layer, a back surface layer, and an absorbent body, and is formed in a rectangular shape having opposing first and second end portions, and a pair of opposing side portions that are perpendicular to the first and second end portions, The top surface layer side of the first end portion is arranged on the body of the pet, and the top surface layer side of the second end portion is detachably attached to the back surface layer side of the first end portion when worn. The absorbent article includes a rectangular engaging member arranged on the back surface layer side of the first end portion; and a pair of folding line portions formed on the first end portion and constituting a point where the pair of opposing side portions begin to curve towards the front surface layer side.

Abstract: An absorbent article for pet includes: a liquid permeable top surface layer, a liquid impermeable back surface layer, and an absorbent core disposed between the top surface layer and the back surface layer; the absorbent article for pet being configured to be in a belt-like shape and to be fit wrapped around a waist of a pet, in which the absorbent core includes: a belt-like absorbent core main body that extends from the first end portion side to the second end portion side in the longitudinal direction LD of the absorbent article for pet; and a first extension portion that extends outwards in a width direction from a first side edge in a central portion in the longitudinal direction of the absorbent core main body.

Abstract: An absorbent article for pet includes: a top sheet; a back surface layer; an absorbent core, a first end portion and an opposing second end portion; side portions orthogonal to the first and the second end portion, a hook member disposed along a width direction of the absorbent article on a top sheet side in the first end portion; a first engaged portion provided on the back surface layer side in the second end portion, engageable with the hook member; folding lines extending in a longitudinal direction of the absorbent article; and a second engaged portion provided on the top sheet side in the first end portion on outer sides of the folding lines in the width direction of the absorbent article. The second engaged portion is engageable with the hook member with a smaller engagement force than that of the top sheet with the hook member.

Abstract: An absorbent article for pet includes: a liquid permeable top surface layer; a liquid impermeable back surface layer; and an absorbent core disposed between the top and back surface layers, the absorbent article for pet being configured in a rectangular shape with a pair of end portions facing each other and a pair of side portions facing each other orthogonal to the pair of end portions, the absorbent article for pet being configured to be worn in a state of being wrapped around a waist of a pet, the absorbent article for pet further including first and second solid gather portions that are respectively disposed on the top surface layer side of the pair of side portions and uprise from the top surface layer, in which the first solid gather portion is configured to be easier to lie outward in the width direction of the absorbent article for pet.

Abstract: A pet diaper is equipped with a front surface layer, a back surface layer, and an absorbent layer disposed between the front surface layer and the back surface layer). The pet diaper has a back portion, an abdominal portion, and a crotch portion disposed between the back portion and the abdominal portion. The pet diaper is further equipped with: a first cut portion that is provided on the back portion and that is formed as a convex curve rounding towards the end portion of the back portion; a second cut portion that is provided closer to the crotch portion than the first cut portion and that is formed as a convex curve rounding towards the end portion of the back portion; and a first perforated portion that is formed so as to extend from the second cut portion towards the first cut portion.

Abstract: An absorbent article for pets includes a front surface layer, a back surface layer, and an absorbent body, and is formed in a rectangular shape having a first end portion, a second end portion, and a pair of side portions. The first end portion is arranged on the body of the pet, and the second end portion side is detachably attached to the outer surface of the first end portion when worn. The absorbent article further includes an engaging member arranged on the outer surface side of the first end portion, and is engageable with the inner surface of the second end portion. A part of the outer surface of the back surface layer is formed from a member engageable with the engaging member. A low rigidity area is formed towards the second end portion side of the section on the first end portion where the engaging member is arranged.

Abstract: The present disclosed technology is a pet care product which blocks and catches cat spray, preventing the spray from being spread around in the pet owner's home on walls, furniture and carpets. The blocker and catcher is a preferably waterproof panel positioned beneath the cat's tail and closely behind the cat's butt. Preferably, the waterproof panel is positioned by hanging from a tail cord or strap which passes around the cat's tail. Preferably, the tail cord or strap is itself connected to the top side of a waist strap which passes around the cat's waist. This way, the waterproof panel hangs down behind the butt of the cat which is the area of the cat spray, and the panel blocks, deflects, catches and even collects the cat spray when it occurs.

Abstract: A pet diaper holder uses disposable human diapers. The diaper holder includes upper and lower flexible holder portions joined at one side. The upper holder portion overlays the rump of the animal, including the base of the animal's tail. The lower holder portion holds the diaper against the belly and groin area of the animal, and extends between the animal's rear legs to overlay the base of the animal's tail from below. The upper and lower holder portions define a rearward opening through which the tail of the animal protrudes and openings surrounding the rear legs of the animal. Snap-fitting male and female connectors join the holder portions at an openable side and at the opening surrounding the base of the tail, and fasten the waistbands associated with the diaper to the lower holder portion thereby avoiding shifting and balling of the diaper with movement of the animal.

Abstract: An absorbent article for an animal has an interior surface for facing the animal and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface. The absorbent article includes an abdomen part for facing the abdomen of the animal and a back part for facing the back of the animal. Two engaging members, which are capable of being removably secured to the exterior surface of the back part, are provided on each side of the abdomen part and spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction along which the abdomen and back parts are arranged.

Abstract: An adjustable male dog diaper wrap with adjustable front chest strap which is used to securely hold in place, a disposable absorbent pad such as children's diaper or a feminine sanitary pad, in order to contain a male dogs bodily fluids from such conditions as territorial marking, incontinence, housebreaking and unplanned mating. The diaper wrap can also be used to contain a male dog's erected penis to form a barrier in the event of unplanned mating. The diaper wrap is comprised of one wide rectangular panel used to go around the circumference of the dog's penis and belly area and one long, narrow rectangular panel used to form the non-slip front chest strap. Other components of the diaper wrap include Velcro for securing the diaper wrap at the top of the dogs back and elastic which is secured in this panel, at the stomach area, to provide a snug and comfortable encasement of the absorbent insert in place as well as to contain the dog's penis in the event of unplanned mating.

Abstract: A harness suitable for comfortably securing a diaper to a four-legged pet, such as a dog or cat. The harness includes first and second strap members, each having first and second ends. The first and second strap members form a first intersection located in proximity to the first ends of the first and second strap members, and a second intersection located in closer proximity to the second ends of the first and second strap members than the first intersection. The first strap member defines a loop between the first and second intersections that is sized and configured to cross the chest of an animal. The first and second ends of the first strap member are equipped with features for securing a diaper to the first strap member. The second strap member is equipped with features for forming an adjustable loop with the second strap member.

Abstract: A canine diaper, comprising: (a) an outer liner, wherein the outer liner is substantially liquid impermeable; (b) an inner liner, wherein the inner liner is substantially liquid permeable, and wherein the inner liner comprises an outer perimeter secured to the outer liner to enclose a cavity therebetween; (c) a cavity positioned between the inner liner and the outer liner; (d) an absorbent core, wherein the absorbent core is retained within the cavity; and (e) at least one tab which secures the outer liner of the canine diaper substantially around a torso of a dog.

Abstract: A pet trainer for dispensing pet training treats based on urine detection is described. The pet trainer comprises a pet diaper including urine sensing electrodes which produces a signal indicating the existence of urine to a treat dispenser operative to dispense a predetermined amount of the pet training treats under the control of a controller. The treat dispenser further comprises a dispenser arm including a dispenser cover which is to be opened to directly reload the treats into the treat dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pet diaper garment that includes an absorbent garment portion and a bib strap. The absorbent garment and bib strap may be customized to securely and comfortably fit an animal.

Abstract: A harness suitable for comfortably securing a diaper to a four-legged pet, such as a dog or cat. The harness includes first and second strap members, each having first and second ends. The first and second strap members form a first intersection located in proximity to the first ends of the first and second strap members, and a second intersection located in closer proximity to the second ends of the first and second strap members than the first intersection. The first strap member defines a loop between the first and second intersections that is sized and configured to cross the chest of an animal. The first and second ends of the first strap member are equipped with features for securing a diaper to the first strap member. The second strap member is equipped with features for forming an adjustable loop with the second strap member.

Abstract: An easy-to-manufacture, easy-to-use disposable pet diaper having a lightweight upper portion and an absorbent bottom portion, comprising elongated strips from the upper portion and corresponding slits in the lower portion whereby the diaper may be tied across the back of the pet when used. The diaper is of layered construction, having a superabsorbent portion. The layered construction allows the pet diaper to be constructed in one piece. The diaper also has intersecting slits for holding a pet's tail in place.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pet diaper garment that includes an absorbent garment portion and a bib strap. The absorbent garment and bib strap may be customized to securely and comfortably fit an animal.

Abstract: A dog diaper system comprising pants having a central section and a lower section and an upper section and a pair of side sections. The pants have an interior surface positionable adjacent to the dog wearing the pants and an exterior surface. An upper strap has a free first end stitched to the upper section adjacent to one side section and a second end coupled to the upper section adjacent to the other side section. Fasteners are attached to the surface of the side sections for coupling the pants to a dog.

Abstract: A urine collecting device for horses, especially mares, suitable for attachment to a special holding harness and a special head part therefor, which is advantageously suitable for collecting pregnant mares' urine for obtaining natural mixtures of conjugated estrogens. The holding harness with urine collecting device according to the invention offers high flexibility and wearing comfort for the horse. The horse's freedom of movement is not substantially impaired by the holding harness with urine collecting device, so grazing is possible, and it is not necessary to tether the horse in a narrow stall. The urine collecting device of the invention is distinguished in particular in that the urine collecting part and the head part are joined via a detachable connection, such as a bayonet lock.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pet diaper garment that includes an absorbent garment portion and a bib strap. The absorbent garment and bib strap may be customized to securely and comfortably fit an animal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pet diaper garment that includes an absorbent garment portion and a bib strap. The absorbent garment and bib strap may be customized to securely and comfortably fit an animal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pet diaper garment that includes an absorbent garment portion and a bib strap. The absorbent garment and bib strap may be customized to securely and comfortably fit an animal.

Abstract: A urine collecting device for horses, especially mares, suitable for attachment to a special holding harness and a special head part therefor, which is advantageously suitable for collecting pregnant mares' urine for obtaining natural mixtures of conjugated estrogens. The holding harness with urine collecting device according to the invention offers high flexibility and wearing comfort for the horse. The horse's freedom of movement is not substantially impaired by the holding harness with urine collecting device, so grazing is possible, and it is not necessary to tether the horse in a narrow stall. The urine collecting device of the invention is distinguished in particular in that the urine collecting part and the head part are joined via a detachable connection, such as a bayonet lock.

Abstract: A urine collection device (10) for animals has a support portion (60), which is positioned between the buttocks of the animal, directly below the anus; and a deflector plate (80) supported by the support portion (60) and having a front contact edge (88). Arms (92) and breeching straps (112) can be tensioned to conform the front contact edge (88) of the deflector plate (80) against the buttocks of the animal to assist in deflecting faeces away from the buttocks of the animal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pet diaper garment that includes an absorbent garment portion and a bib strap. The absorbent garment and bib strap may be customized to securely and comfortably fit an animal.

Abstract: A holding harness with a urine collecting device for horses, as well as a urine collecting device suitable for the holding harness and a special head part for such a urine collecting device, which is advantageously suitable for collecting urine from pregnant mares for obtaining natural mixtures of conjugated estrogens. The holding harness according to the invention with urine collecting device offers high flexibility and comfort of wear for the horse. The freedom of movement of the horse is not significantly impaired by the holding harness with urine collecting device, so that grazing is possible and it is unnecessary to tether the horse in a narrow stall.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for collecting urine from a female quadruped, the apparatus comprising a urine collector having: a urine receptacle having a urine inlet for receiving urine; a support member for supporting the receptacle, the support member locatable to bridge the buttocks of the quadruped adjacent to and below the vulva thereof and generally conforming to the shape of the rump to thereby resist lateral displacement; wherein the receptacle is supported by the support member so that the urine inlet is proximate to and substantially surrounds the periphery of the urethra.

Abstract: A holding harness with a urine collecting device for horses, as well as a urine collecting device suitable for the holding harness and a special head part for such a urine collecting device, which is advantageously suitable for collecting urine from pregnant mares for obtaining natural mixtures of conjugated estrogens. The holding harness according to the invention with urine collecting device offers high flexibility and comfort of wear for the horse. The freedom of movement of the horse is not significantly impaired by the holding harness with urine collecting device, so that grazing is possible and it is unnecessary to tether the horse in a narrow stall.

Abstract: A device (10) suitable for use in collecting urine from animals, the device including a support portion (60) able to be positioned between the buttocks of an animal in the perineum region of the animal, directly below the anus; a deflector plate (80) supported by the support portion (60) and having a front contact edge (88); and an engaging means (92, 112) attached with the deflector plate (80); wherein, in use, the engaging means (92, 112) can be tensioned to conform the front contact edge (88) of the deflector plate (80) against the buttocks of the animal to assist in deflecting faeces away from the buttocks of the animal.

Abstract: A diaper garment is provided for common household pets such as dogs or cats, particularly those exhibiting incontinence by reason of age or medical condition, comprised of top, bottom and side panels arranged to collectively engage the back, rear end, underside and flank areas of the pet, and provided with suitably placed hind leg openings, and as necessary a tail opening, with elasticized edges. The diaper side panels are formed of elasticized material, and the bottom portion has an absorbent material attached to or formed in its inner, pet facing surface for absorbing and containing waste discharges from the pet. The diaper garment also preferably is provided with circumferential belting and shoulder-engaging suspenders to aid in snugly retaining the diaper on the animal in use.

Abstract: A device for repelling potentially bulling cattle is described. This invention addresses the problem of the mounting and/or riding of confined animals by other cattle confined in the same pen by providing a permeable container which holds a pungent smelling substance and which is easily attachable to the animal which is to be protected. This invention discourages bulling by masking the pheromones of the animal to be protected by an odor which is repellant to cattle. This invention achieves the objective of reducing or eliminating the bulling characteristics of penned bovine in a manner that is cost effective, easy to install and maintain, and which induces no health risk to the animals involved. Thereby, this invention provides, for cattle producers, substantial cost savings, both is reduction of cattle losses and management facilities and labors.

Abstract: A device for attaching to a pet and capturing feces and urine therefrom that includes an adjustable collar, an adjustable harness, a feces receptacle, and a urine receptacle. The collar releasably and adjustably encircles the neck of the pet. The adjustable harness is releasably attached to the adjustable collar and replaceably engages the pet. The feces receptacle is detachably mounted to the adjustable harness and is disposed below and captures the feces from the anus of the pet. The urine receptacle is separate from the feces receptacle and is detachably mounted to the adjustable harness and is disposed in proximity of and captures urine from the genitals of the pet.

Abstract: A disposable urine collection device for use by pet owners and veterinarians on small animals such as dogs is disclosed. The urine collection device of the present invention is formed from opposed sheets of a flexible plastic material such as polyethylene being hermetically sealed about the peripheral edges of thereof to form a collection bag. The collection bag is provided with a continuous pressure actuated closure at the top of the bag so as to retain a urine specimen in a sanitary manner. A supporter including a plurality of upwardly extending leg bands is integrally formed with the collection bag to secure the device about the hind quarters of the dog or other animal. In one embodiment the elongated leg bands are adapted to be hand tied about the girth and hind quarters of the animal. In an alternative embodiment the leg bands are provided with detachable fasteners which are utilized to attach the urine collection device of the present invention in its functional position.

Abstract: A manure and urine collector pouch for, and to be worn by, an entire or gelded/spayed male/female horse or other animal of the equidae family, the pouch providing a forwardly-extending trough (23) for receiving relatively fluent matter, such that the total weight of the system and contents is distributed along a substantial part of the body.