Abstract: A pet restraint apparatus including a leash holder and a ground engager. The ground engager is adapted to be inserted into the ground. The leash holder is adapted to be removably inserted into the ground engager. The leash holder includes a body, a leash securing member and a centering member. The centering member is adapted prevent substantial movement of the leash holder when it is inserted into the ground engager. The ground engager includes a body, a ground engaging member and a retainer. The retainer prevents undesired removal of the leash holder from the ground engager. The ground engager can also include a stopping member which controls the depth of insertion of the ground engager into the ground. The pet restraint apparatus can also include a mounting or locating plate for such purpose and for helping a user to locate the ground engager.

Abstract: A dispenser for powder or granular material which has a hopper for containing the material to be dispensed. The hopper includes an arcuate bottom member having a plurality of discharge openings. A wiper is positioned along the length of the bottom member and mounted to a rotatable shaft. The wiper includes a plurality of wiper elements mounted to the shaft each having at least one radially extending blade. The radial extent of each blade is sufficient to contact the openings during rotation of the shaft. Adjacent blades are mounted so as to be offset from each other. A drive is provided to rotate the shaft.