Abstract: An animal waste bag dispenser wherein a roll of waste bags with the leading waste bag protruding from the center is inserted into a holder with an aperture on one end, and the holder is inserted into a plush animal with a second aperture aligned with the first aperture so that waste bags may be dispensed therefrom.

Abstract: A molded decorative yard stake having a basin for containing an animal attractant and a cover removeably locking in place over, and sufficiently spaced from, the basin to permit gradual aerosolization of the animal attractant.

Abstract: A molded decorative yard stake having a basin for containing an animal attractant and a cover removeably locking in place over, and sufficiently spaced from, the basin to permit gradual aerosolization of the animal attractant.

Abstract: A device for holding animal waste pads having raised peripheral sidewalls surrounding a base for containing a waste pad, and sidewall extensions attachable to the sidewalls to contain and direct an animal to an appropriate position in the use of the animal waste pads.

Abstract: A device, method and system for delivering measured amounts of diatomaceous earth into a pool filter system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic device and method for disposing of animal waste. The device and method utilizes an absorbent pad that is automatically advanced and seals upon itself with an adhesive and/or projections to prevent excrement and odors from exiting the roll.

Abstract: An animal waste bag dispenser wherein a roll of waste bags with the leading waste bag protruding from the center is inserted into a holder with an aperture on one end, and the holder is inserted into a plush animal with a second aperture aligned with the first aperture so that waste bags may be dispensed therefrom.

Abstract: A device for holding animal waste pads having raised peripheral sidewalls surrounding a base for containing a waste pad, and sidewall extensions attachable to the sidewalls to contain and direct an animal to an appropriate position in the use of the animal waste pads.

Abstract: An animal waste pad device that dispenses waste pads from a roll of animal waste pads and holds the animal waste pads in place for use by an animal.

Abstract: A series of animal waste pads connected together where the separation between animal waste pads is defined by a perforation and the animal waste pads are wound around a roll that is adapted to fit an animal waste pad dispenser.

Abstract: A housing for covering a digester system contains a hollow supporting structure on top of which is attached a catch basin via a hinge mechanism, wherein the catch basin has an inwardly concave shape so that rain or other water may be collected and directed through a passage to the digester system located directly below the catch basin.

Abstract: A litter and refuse retrieval device is provided for sanitarily cleaning up after a pet. The device includes two scoop elements which can be opened an closed and used for retrieving refuse. A storage compartment is incorporated into one of the scoops that may store and dispense items such as plastic bags. In operation, the user retrieves refuse by opening and closing the scoop elements. A plastic bag can be removed from the storage compartment and used to dispose of the retrieved refuse.

Abstract: A litter and refuse retrieval device is provided for sanitarily and single-handedly cleaning up after a pet. The device includes an outer frame having an upper and a lower portion and an inner frame also having an upper and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions of the respective frames can be connected together to form the assembled retrieval device by interlocking prongs with respective prong receiving openings. The device further includes an outer frame having a handle at one end and outer nipples at the other end for pivotally mounting two scoops. Each scoop includes extended disk portions with holes therethrough that overlap with the disk portions of the other scoop placing the holes in alignment for insertion of the outer nipples of the outer frame. An inner control frame is carried by the outer frame and includes linkage arms having outwardly extending cylindrical portions having nipples extending therefrom for pivotally mounting the two scoops adjacent to the outer nipples.

Abstract: A self-supporting, stuffed toy which is constructed to both promote and withstand scratching and climbing by cats, and may be stuffed with catnip to entice a cat to scratch its surface. The toy may represent an animal and be configured for resilience to scratching by cats, while at the same time keeping the appeal of a soft touchable toy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic device and method for disposing of animal waste. The device and method utilizes an absorbent pad that is automatically advanced and seals upon itself with an adhesive and/or projections to prevent excrement and odors from exiting the roll.

Abstract: A gate for providing a barrier to an opening comprises a frame which is securable in the opening and a gate attached to the frame and pivotable to open and close the opening. A lock mechanism releasably secures the top and bottom of the gate to the frame and comprises a housing secured to the top of the gate, an operating handle movable vertically with respect to the housing, a latch secured to the handle for releasably engaging the top of said frame, and a locking rod fixed to the operating handle for releasably engaging the bottom of the frame. At least one coil spring is compressed between the operating handle and housing for biasing the operating handle downwardly to a position where the latch engages the top of the frame and the locking rod engages the lower frame member to lock the gate closed.

Abstract: An animal muzzle particularly for cats and dogs undergoing veterinarian treatment, includes a truncated cone mask having, at a snout end thereof, a first smaller opening for encircling the snout of an animal and, at another end, a large opening for encircling the head of the animal at a location remote from the snout of the animal, and two straps attached to the mask for securing the mask on the animal head. A handle strip is attached at its opposite ends to the mask at the mask low jaw supporting portion to facilitate handling of the head of the animal during treatment.