Abstract: The disclosure provide a device for protecting the hearing of animals. The device is a sound protection cap constructed of formable material, e.g., a soft acoustical material, and adjustable straps to comfortably fit over the ears and on the head of an animal, such as a dog. The sound protection cap can come in different sizes to insure a good fit regardless the ear type or head shape of the animal. The multiple adjustments and formable material allows the sound protection cap to conform around the ears/head of the animal and stay in place. The sound protection cap can be positioned on an animal to provide hearing protection throughout exposure to loud sounds. In one example, the sound protection cap includes: (1) an adjustable attachment system (AAS) and (2) an external ear cover (EEC) coupled to the AAS, wherein the EEC includes a sound reduction layer of a moldable material.

Abstract: A ball catching hat for catching a ball may include an hemi spherical shell, a visor connected to the hemi spherical shell and the shell may include a pair of side straps connected to the outer surface of the hemi spherical shell.

Abstract: A spring-loaded, multi-compartment, clothes hamper, with one or more compartments that have a spring-loaded base that is urged downward by the weight of clothing placed thereon.

Abstract: A spring-loaded desktop stapler as described above.