Abstract: A drain protector includes a basket and a wiper. The basket includes a basket body having first water openings. The basket body includes a seal at an upper first end and a retention member at a lower second end. The basket body is sized to be received in an associated drain, the seal for directly sealingly engaging an outer surface of the associated drain, and the retention member for directly engaging an inner surface of the associated drain. The wiper includes a wiper body having second water openings. The wiper body is removably mounted within the basket body for entrapping debris within water and removing the debris from within the basket body.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to a carrier for an exercise ball for rodents and other small animals that are kept as pets. This plastic carrier allows the carrying and setting up of stationary, 360 degree, or omnidirectional spin of the exercise ball within a compact ring form factor. The carrier is intended for recreational use in the home, in backyards, or in pet friendly parks.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to a mobile environment for the transportation of hamsters, other small rodents, or small animals kept as pets. This mobile environment allows the user to easily carry the pet hamster on the go. This mobile environment is based on the idea of stacking multiple areas for the hamster to interact. The bottom portion serves as the hideout for the hamster, providing shade, a place to tunnel into bedding, and a place to have food that is easily accessible. Above the “hide-away” portion is the exercise wheel. This wheel sits horizontally and spins freely, providing an easily accessible form of exercise for the hamster. Lastly, the funneling form on the top of the mobile environment provides a means to attach a water bottle for hydration on the go.

Abstract: The current disclosure is directed to an improvement on the exercise ball for rodents and other small animals that are kept as pets. The invention is a spherical enclosure that allows the pet to experience freedom of movement in a safe environment. This polymer plastic sphere allows small rodents to exercise while maintaining rodent health and providing improved ergonomics for the user. The ball consists of multiple parts: a bottom hemisphere, a top hemisphere and a door.

Abstract: A cap for a thermometer having a probe configured to be placed in contact with a patients body or to be inserted into a body cavity of the patient and a temperature sensor includes a cap housing, a proximity sensor and a proximity sensor electrical conductor. The cap housing is configured to selectively connect with and to be selectively detached from the thermometer and at least partially surround the probe of the thermometer when connected with the thermometer. The proximity sensor is connected with the cap. The proximity sensor electrical conductor is connected with the cap and electrically connected with the proximity sensor. A thermometer including the cap is also provided.