Abstract: An apparatus is described which is intended to prevent small objects (such as toys or gaming balls) from entering the narrow space between furniture (such as armchairs or sofas) and the floor. The important features of the invention are its ease of manufacturability and its easy adaptation to furniture of different shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A portable pet toilet comprising three layers; a surface layer designed such that a pet is encouraged to urinate upon it, a bottom layer (shield layer) designed to prevent urine from contaminating any floor material upon which it rests, and an intermediate layer designed to absorb and retain the amount of urine that can be expected to be excreted by the pet. The bottom layer is afforded with a means for securing the position of the other two layers while allowing all three layers to be formed into a compact roll to facilitate portability.