Abstract: A wall mounted animal self-grooming device that rotates a cylindrical rubbing means having bristles on its exterior surface about its axis by utilizing a small electric motor. The electric motor is mounted within a housing and coupled to the rubbing means through an opening in the housing base. A transformer and plug assembly is removably stored within the housing and is electrically connected to the electric motor by a length of electrical cord, the unused portion of which is also coiled and stored in the housing. The transformer and plug assembly have at least two prongs that extend from a surface thereof for insertion into a standard electrical wall outlet. In one embodiment, the housing is removably attached to a house wall over the electrical wall outlet having the transformer and plug assembly plugged therein. The transformer and plug assembly protrudes into the housing through a hole in the back wall of the housing.

Abstract: An animal amusement and exercise device is provided with a motor and a pair of arm extensions affixed to a rotating motor shaft, wherein the end of each arm extension supports an object that is rotated continuously within a circular enclosure. The enclosure has several openings in its peripheral sidewall, whereby an animal may place its paw therethrough to catch the momentarily visible object. A claw stretching material is provided on the upper surface of the housing, whereby an animal can scrape its claws thereon.

Abstract: A raingutter leaf guard assembly 8 is mounted on top of a typical rain-gutter 56 to prevent leaves from passing through a grid 12. A hinge portion 24 permits raising the leaf guard assembly 8 when an angled rod 30 affixed to a long pole 32 is mated to a funnel shaped opening 28 in lever 26. A downward pull of pole 32 from ground level raises the leaf guard assembly 8 and dumps leaf debris to the ground. Assembly 9 is comprised of an elbow 44 permanently connected to a raingutter end cap 38. A long pipe 52 is connected to the elbow 44 from ground level. A female duplex hose bib adaptor 54 completes the pipe thread 50, and garden hose thread 55 connections, thereby flushing a gutter clear of debris. All raingutter maintenance is performed on the ground.

Abstract: A device that broadcasts several different mouse related sounds to entice an animal into play and necessary claw scratching is comprised of a hollow rock-shaped housing having a flat base. A dual circuit electronic sound synthesizer is concealed within the hollow housing and its first circuit is activated by an on-off switch. The first circuit broadcasts an intermittant mouse related scratching sound. The second circuit is activated by a pressure sensitive switch pad located in each access opening on the housing's surface thereby broadcasting a brief mouse related squeaking sound when activated by an animal's paw. A claw scratching material is affixed to the housing surface, whereby an animal may satisfy its claw scratching needs.

Abstract: An annular ball track is provided with a flat top surface having a material affixed thereon for the purpose of claw scratching. A hollow ball containing an electronic sound synthesizer within is disposed inside the annular track and visible around the periphery of the track. A switch operates the electronic sound synthesizer within the ball and broadcasts mouse related scratching sounds and/or squeaks, thereby serving as an irresistible attractant to an animal for promoting more frequent exercise by swatting and chasing the ball, and to encourage the claw scratching needs inherent to animals, thereby saving articles of furniture from claw damage.

Abstract: An animal hair confinement device comprising, a tubular shaped enclosure 10 lined with bristles 12, and slideable 31 onto a base 14 containing a strip of carpeting 22 on the base floor surface 16.

Abstract: An electric iron device that employs indicia markings along both sides of an iron sole-plate used for accurately gauging and pressing any desired width of hem or cuff of a fabric, thereby eliminating the need for basting the fabric prior to pressing. The spaces between the indicia marks are alternately colored to provide an easy visual guide reference when pressing the hem fold to a desired width.

Abstract: A device that provides a combination of uses for animals comprising a grooming brush body (51) having bristles (53) affixed thereto. An upper surface (49) contains a claw scratching surface (57) that is affixed to surface (21). Track ring assembly (11) includes a lower surface (17), an inside peripheral sidewall (13) and an angled outside peripheral sidewall (19) which houses a freely movable ball (25) therein. Motor assembly (29) rotates a mushroom-shaped brush body (51) that simultaneously grooms the top and side of an animal's coat. The animal simply presses its body against the rotating brush for effective self-grooming.

Abstract: A toy for cats provided with a freely moving pivotal annular ball and track mounted on springs surrounding a circular housing. An upper surface (54) provides containment of continuous track assembly (29) around housing (32). A plurality of flexible springs (34) support the track assembly (29) in a level position. As a cat claw scratches on the upper surface material (56), any downward pressure of the track top (40) or outer bottom track edge (44) by the animal's weight will cause the track assembly (29) to pivot or tilt, thereby causing a ball (50) to roll in the track interior. The movement of the ball provokes an animal into immediate play. A miniature electronic sound synthesizer (58) is employed within the housing (32) and intermittantly broadcasts mouse related scratching sounds and such, thereby serving as an attractant to the animal, and encouraging the claw scratching needs inherent to cats.

Abstract: An animal amusement and exercise stimulator comprising a circular housing 14, containing a closed circuit trough 18 around its outermost perimeter. The trough 18 is inclined upwards from concealed portion 32 to exposed portion 34 and confines a movable object 16 within. A motorized mechanism is concealed within the housing 14 and is comprised of a motor 20, motor output shaft 22, propulsion arm 28 including a paddle 30, and a plurality of actuating arms 23 and 24, employed for operating motor reversing switch 26.

Abstract: A mechanically assisted animal self-grooming device simulates the brushing movements of a human hand by utilizing a compact, maintenance-free miniature electric motor assembly 22 affixed and concealed to the underside of upper surface 28 of housing assembly 10. The electric motor assembly output shaft 24 is directly coupled to an opening 30 in the bottom of the brush body 12. The brush body 12 is mushroom shaped to accommodate the top and side surface of an animal's body simultaneously. An electrically powered reversing switch 40 permits changing the rotation of the electric motor 48 when desired. An animal can effectively groom its coat by simply pressing any part of its body against the rotating brush.

Abstract: An animal scratching and entertainment device comprises a thin circular ridge 22, a platform 28 covered with carpeting 30, a motor 10, a bar magnet 14 coupled to the motor output shaft 12, a vertical post 35 covered with carpeting 36 connected to a horizontal extension 42, a rigid tether 46 suspended to a lure 48 containing a permanent magnet 50 and a power source 56.

Abstract: A raingutter leaf guard assembly 8 is mounted on top of a typical raingutter 56 to prevent leaves from passing through a grid 12. A hinge portion 24 permits raising the leaf guard assembly 8 when an angled rod 30 affixed to a long pole 32 is mated to a funnel shaped opening 28 in lever 26. A downward pull of pole 32 from ground level raises the leaf guard assembly 8 and dumps leaf debris to the ground. Assembly 9 is comprised of an elbow 44 permanently connected to a raingutter end cap 38. A long pipe 52 is connected to the elbow 44 from ground level. A female duplex hose bib adaptor 54 completes the pipe thread 50, and garden hose thread 55 connections, thereby flushing a gutter clear of debris. All raingutter maintenance is performed on the ground.

Abstract: An animal hair confinement device comprising, a three sided enclosure 10 lined with bristles 12 throughout, furnished with anchoring straps 42 for securing ground anchors 43.

Abstract: An animal attractant device is disclosed, comprising a ball shaped enclosure 10, a pressure sensitive switch assembly 9, and a dual sound synthesizer assembly 8. The device lures an animal into engaging or contacting the ball by intermittant, luring sounds from synthesizer 36, thereby initiating frequent use of the device. As an animal manipulates or rolls the device, an occasional contact of the pressure sensitive pad 16 of pressure sensitive switch assembly 9 by the animal or floor surface, initiates a brief sound from the second synthesizer 38 unlike the continuous, intermittant lure sound of synthesizer 36.

Abstract: Aromatic oils and flavor from the herbaceous plant catnip are extracted through absorption, or infusion, by a liquid, wherein the aroma laden liquid is misted to animal device surfaces for enticement purposes.

Abstract: An animal amusement and scratching device causes a ball to be self-moving. The ball (16) is confined within a circular track of housing (10) and is viewable from the top opening (14) of the track by an animal. The slightly curved bottom edges (18) and (20) of the housing base causes the housing to be unstable. When a cat steps on any part of the device's upper surface to claw scratch on the carpeting (12), it will prompt the ball to roll by itself within the track when the unstable housing (10) rocks or teeters under a cat's weight. The unexpected movement of the ball attracts an animal into imminent play.

Abstract: An animal entertainment and exercise device comprising a device housing 14, a top transparent cover 10, an opaque arena lure floor 30, a ball shaped lure 16 containing a magnet 16a, confined between the top transparent cover 10 and the opaque arena lure floor surface 30. A motor mechanism is concealed below the lure floor surface 30, and is comprised of a motor 18, motor output shaft 20, and a sweep arm 22. A plurality of permanent magnets 26 and 24 are affixed to sweep arm 22 of the mechanism. Motor 18 is energized from voltage source 42, via transformer/plug 40 through connecting wires 38, and then to motor 18. The motor 18 operates at a predetermined RPM, thereby orbiting the ball shaped lure 16 around the opaque lure floor surface 30.

Abstract: A mechanically assisted animal self-grooming device simulates the brushing movements of a human hand by utilizing a compact, maintenance-free miniature electric motor assembly (22) affixed and concealed to the underside of upper surface (28) of housing assembly (10). The electric motor assembly output shaft (24) is directly coupled to an opening (30) in the bottom of the brush body (12). The brush body (12) is shaped to accommodate the top and side surface of an animal's body simultaneously. An electrically powered reversing switch (40) permits changing the rotation of the electric motor (48) when desired. An animal can effectively groom its coat by simply pressing any part of its body against the rotating brush.

Abstract: An animated ball and track attractant device for cats, employing a circular housing 54 containing a miniature motor 62 within its confines, and having an elongated sweep arm mounted at a right angle to the motor output shaft 64. Both sweep arm ends 66 and 68 have permanent magnets 70 and 72 attached thereto, whereby a ball 60 containing a loose permanent magnet 60a within, is attracted to either magnet 70 or 72, thus causing the ball to simultaneously spin and hop as it orbits around an annular track 58, adjacent to the peripheral edge of the circular housing 54, thereby attracting a cat into imminent play with the device.