Abstract: A picture coding method of the present invention codes a picture signal and a ratio of a number of luminance pixels and a number of chrominance pixels for the picture signal, and then one coding method out of at least two coding methods is selected depending on the ratio. Next, data related to a picture size is coded in accordance with the selected coding method. The data related to the picture size indicates a size of the picture corresponding to the picture signal or an output area, which is a pixel area to be outputted in decoding in a whole pixel area coded in the picture signal coding.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement has a steerable rear axle which facilitates the implement more faithfully following a towing unit. The implement has a solid axle mounted to the main pull frame that allows for vertical movement of the implement to switch between field operation and a transport configuration. Attached to the solid axle are two steering knuckles that are tied together by an adjustable tie rod and two hydraulic steering cylinders. On each knuckle is a set of walking tandems to which the tires are mounted. The two cylinders are connected to an auxiliary port in a towing traction unit to enable the steering function without having to turn the unit steering wheel. The arrangement allows the steering knuckles to turn up to 25 degrees in either direction.

Abstract: An agricultural machine arrangement includes at least one traction machine and at least one attachment device adapted to the traction machine with a driver assistance system optimizing the operation of the traction machine and/or of the respective attachment device. The drive assistance system includes a computing unit and at least one display unit, wherein the computing unit processes information generated by machine-internal sensor systems, external information and information storable in the computing unit. The driver assistance system is structured so that it forms an automatic traction machine adjusting unit and/or an automatic attachment device adjusting unit, wherein the respective automatic adjusting units independently of one another or as a function of one another bring about an “optimization” of the mode of operation of the traction machine and/or of the at least one attachment device.

Abstract: A header assembly for mounting upon a front end of a harvester combine's feeder house, the header assembly incorporating a central header which is adapted for fixed attachment to the feeder house front end; the header assembly further incorporating a lateral header and a pivot joint positioning an oppositely lateral end of the lateral header over the lateral end of the central header, the pivot joint being adapted for facilitating movements of the lateral header between a mowing position and a transport position, the lateral header cantilevering laterally over a crop edge upon pivoting to the mowing position and extending rearwardly upon counter-pivoting to the transport position.

Abstract: An agricultural seeder implement includes a seed boot connected directly to an opener. The seed boot includes an inlet and an outlet to a shoot on either side of the seed boot. The seed boot is connected to the opener, and the seed boot and the opener form a channel which extends through the seed boot from the inlet to the outlet. The opener is for being pulled for cutting a furrow in the ground ahead of the outlet, the channel is for guiding a stream of air-driven seed therethrough from the inlet to the outlet, and each said shoot is for receiving the air-driven stream of seed from the outlet and guiding the stream of air-driven seed into the furrow on either side of the seed boot. Each shoot extends outwardly from the seed boot to a deflector for deflecting the stream of air-driven seed downwardly into the furrow.

Abstract: An agricultural delivery system which allows for the selective delivery of agricultural product (e.g., seeds or fertilizer) along one or more paths to row units according to a real-time location determined for the delivery system. The delivery system may include: a rotating drum configured to separate individual product for depositing along paths to row units; a sectional control system which may include wheels or gates for selectively cutting off product in the paths; and a controller in communication with a positioning system and the sectional control system. In operation, as the delivery system moves through a field, the controller may continuously determine a location for the delivery system. The controller may then operate to adjust individual product delivery, via the sectional control system, according to the location.

Abstract: A meter roller for an agricultural metering system includes a spindle having a driven shaft, a first ring, and a second ring. The first ring and the second ring are rigidly coupled to the driven shaft, and the driven shaft is configured to engage a drive shaft to facilitate rotation of the spindle. The meter roller also includes a sealing ring longitudinally disposed between the first ring and the second ring. An outer diameter of the sealing ring is less than or equal to an outer diameter of the first ring and an outer diameter of the second ring, and the sealing ring is formed from a material having sufficient resilience to enable the sealing ring to stretch to facilitate disposition of the sealing ring between the first ring and the second ring.

Abstract: A cooling system for cooling a component on a farm machine according to the present disclosure can include a rotary blower and a manifold. The rotary blower can include a housing and have a first rotor and a second rotor rotatably disposed in the housing. The first and second rotors can have meshed lobes for transporting air from an inlet port to an outlet port. The rotary blower can further include a first rotor shaft and a second rotor shaft rotatably supported by the housing and having first and second rotors, respectively, fixed for rotation therewith. The manifold can direct the air from the rotary blower onto the component of the farm machine.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis defining a rear; a header carried by the chassis and configured to collect crop material from a field; a track carried by the chassis; and a shredding assembly carried by the chassis that receives crop material collected by the header. The shredding assembly includes a shredder configured to shred received crop material; and a shredder pan carried by the chassis under the shredder that includes a shred assister configured to cooperate with the shredder to shred crop material and at least one track follower in contact with the track that allows the shredder pan to move along the track toward the rear of the chassis.

Abstract: A grain quality sensor comprising a photosite array, an illumination source, a filter, and an electronics module, wherein the illumination source directs light onto a crop sample, wherein the filter limits passage of light into different parts of the photosite array such that certain locations on the photosite array only receive certain wavelengths of light reflected or fluoresced by the crop sample, wherein an electronics module is electrically connected to the photosite array and capable of determining which parts of the photosite array received light and the wavelengths of the light received, wherein the electronics module can analyze the optical data received by the photosite array, and wherein the analysis of the optical data is used to determine the composition of the crop sample.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a housing, a drive source, flaps, a grass clippings container, a grass clippings container weight detection unit, an internal pressure detection unit, and a control unit. If it is determined that a first condition where a change amount per predetermined fixed time of the weight detected by the grass clippings container weight detection unit is below a weight change amount reference value and a second condition where a change amount per predetermined fixed time of the internal pressure detected by the internal pressure detection unit has increased to a internal pressure change amount reference value, are satisfied, the control unit implements control to place the flaps in a substantially horizontal state.

Abstract: An agricultural implement for the harvesting of hops that accommodates the automated removal of hops from bines.

Abstract: An agricultural baler including a bale chamber; a feeder duct communicating with the bale chamber for charges of crop material to be transferred from the feeder duct into the bale chamber; a plunger reciprocally moveable within the bale chamber to compress successive charges of crop material received from the feeder duct to form a bale; and a feeder operable within the feeder duct to accumulate a charge of crop material therein and then stuff that accumulated charge into the bale chamber. The feeder includes at least one first tine and at least one second tine, each having a leading face for engaging the crop material. A width of a frontal area of the leading face of the second tine is smaller than a width of a frontal area of the leading face of the first tine.

Abstract: A threshing drum has a cylindrical exterior, and a cuttings intake end having a seating surface. A helical auger flight, affixed to the cylindrical exterior of the threshing drum at the cuttings intake end, extends helically outward from the cylindrical exterior of the threshing drum from the inner edge to the outer edge and rearward from the leading extremity adjacent to the seating surface to the trailing extremity. The outer face faces forwardly toward the cuttings intake end. The inner face faces rearwardly away from the cuttings intake end. A wear plate includes a front extremity having a nose. The wear plate is connected to the inner face of the helical auger flight, the front extremity extends forwardly of the leading edge of the helical auger flight, and the nose of the wear plate is in direct contact against the seating surface of the cuttings intake end.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a baling chamber configured to receive a compressible material and a track positioned about at least a portion of the baling chamber. The track is configured to receive a strap and to guide the strap around the portion of the baling chamber. The agricultural baler also includes a sealing assembly positioned adjacent to a first side of the baling chamber and configured to receive the strap and to seal the strap into a loop around the compressible material to form a strapped bale. The sealing assembly is configured to move relative to the baling chamber as the sealing assembly seals the strap into the loop around the compressible material as the compressible material moves toward an outlet at a second end of the baling chamber.

Abstract: A plant cultivation apparatus of the present disclosure includes a first light source unit configured to include a first laser diode radiating a first light beam, and a first scanning mechanism scanning the first light beam and forming a first radiation region, a second light source unit configured to include a second laser diode radiating a second light beam, and a second scanning mechanism scanning the second light beam and forming a second radiation region, and a signal processor configured to control the first light source unit and the second light source unit. A wavelength of the first light beam is the same as a wavelength of the second light beam. The signal processor forms a multiple radiation region by causing the first radiation region and the second radiation region to overlap each other.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a plant receptacle wherein the following steps are performed: •a) providing a mixture of fibers, said mixture at least comprising PLA fibers and a bio-degradable fiber; •b) using said mixture of fibers in a woven or non-woven process, making a permeable sheet material; •c) continuously forming said sheet material into a continuous receptacle, by bringing the side edges of said sheet material into contact and welding said side edges together; •d) cutting said continuous receptacle in predetermined lengths thereby creating separate plant receptacles or wherein said continuous receptacle is perforated substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the continuous receptacle at predetermined intervals, thereby allowing separate plant receptacles to be detached from the continuous receptacle.

Abstract: A planter bottom member is attached to a side wall member formed of a wood material and having a cylindrical shape that is open at upper and lower sides. The planter bottom member is formed of a synthetic resin and includes a lower surface cover portion, a lower end receiving portion for receiving a lower end surface of the side wall member, an outer wall cover portion for covering an outer circumferential surface of a lower end portion of the side wall member and a bottom portion having a draining hole. The lower end opening of the side wall member is closed by the bottom portion, the lower surface of the side wall member is covered by the lower surface cover portion, and the lower end outer circumferential surface of the side wall member is covered by the outer wall cover portion.

Abstract: A storm dissipation system having: means for moving water from a body of water located in the proximity of said storm, and means for mixing said water with the air for the purpose of changing the energy of said storm.

Abstract: The modular plant support system is a modular trestle system adapted for use in horticulture. The modular plant support system comprises a plurality of stakes, a plurality of ties, and one or more interstake connectors. Each of the plurality of stakes further comprises a first plurality of hooks that provide vining and other growing plants climbing purchase points that allow plants to grow in a manner that optimizes exposure to sunlight and therefore plant yields. Each of the plurality of ties is a cord that is formed with a series of knobs that allows the plant to be secured to an individual stake without damaging the plant or constraining the growth path of the plant. Each of the one or more interstake connectors provides climbing purchases that allow a plant to expand in directions other than the vertical direction.

Abstract: A backpack type blowing apparatus includes an intake pipe that connects an air cleaner fixed to a fan case of an air blower to a carburetor that supplies an evaporated fuel to an engine body, and a top cover fixed to the fan case to cover at least the intake pipe by interposing the intake pipe between the top cover and the fan case. The top cover has a plurality of cover fixing portions fixed to the fan case. An outer circumferential-side fixed portion positioned on an outer circumferential side of the intake pipe in the fan case is included in the plurality of cover fixing portions.

Abstract: An irrigation mat for supplying fluids for a root region of plants which has at least one lower layer and one upper layer that are each composed of a textile fabric. Between the lower layer and the upper layer, at least one tunnel is provided for accommodating at least one tube, which has exit openings for the fluid. The lower layer and the upper layer are attached to each other over a large area in at least one region outside the tunnels.

Abstract: A control system for a low-volume irrigation system includes a plurality of valve controllers for opening and closing valves; an irrigation system controller for controlling the valve controllers in accordance with an irrigation plan; and a graphical user interface for allowing a user to interact with the irrigation controller and to create the irrigation plan. The graphical user interface displays an irrigation zone list, an irrigation set list, and an irrigation plan field. The user interface has drag and drop functionality that permits an irrigation zone listing from the irrigation zone list to be dragged and dropped into any of the irrigation set listings in the irrigation set list and that permits an irrigation zone listing or an irrigation set listing to be dragged and dropped into the irrigation plan to create irrigation steps within the irrigation plan.

Abstract: Long range, battery powered, wireless environmental sensor interface devices that can be connected to a plurality of sensors and wirelessly communicate the sensor readings back to a central collection device or Internet terminal. Instead or additionally, sensors can be integrated with the device for added efficiency. The devices incorporate a rugged enclosure and an internal power supply that allows them to be placed in harsh environmental conditions and operate for multiple years without maintenance due to unique power-saving design features. The RF circuitry is specially optimized for long-range outdoor communications of small quantities of data. Line-of-sight communication range of several miles is possible with this device. Various embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The planter system using waste materials repurpose waste materials to construct a self-irrigating planter that promotes plant growth in a protective environment. The planter system includes a water reservoir constructed from scrap tire defining a hollow interior serving as water storage, the reservoir being buried in soil. A condensation funnel having a sloped condensation skirt extends into the center opening of the scrap tire to direct condensate into the water reservoir. A root ball cover made from scrap newspaper covers the root system of a plant, and the plant is buried in the center opening of the scrap tire. A soil protection cover is placed atop the root ball cover to protect the soil of the root ball, and a support tube extends therefrom to protect the stem of the plant from environmental conditions. A valve regulates delivery of water to the reservoir. Most components are made from scrap plastic.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18K393 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18K393 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18K393 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18K393, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18K393. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18K393.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75K308 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75K308 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75K308 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X75K308, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75K308. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75K308.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH228442. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH228442, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH228442 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH228442.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 32220088. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 32220088, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 32220088 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 32220088.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W080329C1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W080329C1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W080329C1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W080329C1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W080329C1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W080329C1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W080148I1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W080148I1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W080148I1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W080148I1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W080148I1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W080148I1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W080366A1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W080366A1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W080366A1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W080366A1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W080366A1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W080366A1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated PV 581 GC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety PV 581 GC with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PV 581 GC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety PV 581 GC, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety PV 581 GC are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 45M35 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 45M35 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 45M35 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 45M35, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 45M35 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K502 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13K502 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K502 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K502, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K502. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K502.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K219 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08K219 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K219 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K219, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K219. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K219.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K187 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08K187 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K187 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K187, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K187. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K187.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05K690 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05K690 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05K690 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05K690, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05K690. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05K690.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H147 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H147 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H147 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H147, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H147. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H147.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1463362 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1463362 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1463362 in a breeding program.

Abstract: A pressure control device for a milking machine includes a housing, a vacuum inlet, and two control circuits. Each circuit includes a main vacuum passage extending through the housing from the vacuum inlet to an outlet, and a main valve configured to take one of an open position and a closed position. A pilot passage extends from the main vacuum passage and includes a pilot valve body configured to take one of an open pilot position and a closed pilot position. The pilot passage acts in the open pilot position on the main valve to move to the open position, and permits in the closed pilot position the main valve to move to the closed position. A solenoid controls the pilot valve body. A holding member receives the solenoid and is attached to the housing through a first bayonet coupling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for processing a pourable food substance (1), in particular hot melted cheese, which is introduced, by means of a feed neck (2), into a gap (3) between two vertical shaping rolls that are covered by cooling strips (11, 12) made especially of metal, the food substance (1) is shaped into a product strip (10) having a defined thickness, a carrier film arrangement (21) being placed between the first cooling strip (11) and the product strip (10). In order to be cooled, the product strip (10) is conveyed in the direction of travel (T) along with the carrier film arrangement (21) and is fed to a longitudinal cutting device.

Abstract: An improved animal habitat cage with waste disposal flooring. A cage body is formed from a top wall and four side walls removably suspended by legs attached to each sidewall. In a first embodiment, a pullout movable bottom that defines a floor on the cage body is used in conjunction with a plurality of scraping elements. The scraping elements may be placed along a cross-member attached between opposing front legs and are constructed and arranged to maintain contact with a top surface of the movable bottom. The bottom is pulled out from the cage body and the scraping elements push waste matter towards the edge of the tray and into the container. An alternative embodiment employs a hinged floor for waste disposal wherein waste matter is directed to a container.

Abstract: A methylphenidate, particularly including dextro-threo-methylphenidate, is administered to a subject to treat a speech, gait or limb impairment secondary to a genetically acquired pre-frontal cortex processing disease or disorder, particularly including multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Angelman syndrome, Rett syndrome and Fragile-X syndrome.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cat attractant that comprises alfalfa meal and a plant fiber having an acidic pH, such as cranberry fiber. It has been found that the cat attractant can be used to render a cat litter box more attractive to cats, and, it is believed, to thereby mitigate litter aversion syndrome. Also disclosed are an animal litter, a method of preparing an animal litter, and a method of using the cat attractant.

Abstract: A door for a pet enclosure is disclosed herein. The door is vertically and rotatably traversable with dual axes connectors. The door may be vertically traversed to unlatch hooks and wire rods from each other so that the door may thereafter be rotatably traversed to the opened position where the door is disposed on top of the top panel.

Abstract: A pet bed has a collapsible frame with front and rear side walls and left, and right side walls, and a bottom. The collapsible frame also comprises a base which may be disposed in an interior of the frame to maintain the front and rear side walls and left and right side walls in a spaced-apart relationship when the frame is in an expanded configuration. A cover is formed from a pliant material and may be configured to be releasably attached to the pet bed. The cover attaches in such a way to cover the inward and outward faces of at least one of the front, rear, left and right side walls.

Abstract: A feeding system and methods for feeding cats is disclosed. The system includes a package holding plural feeding devices. Each feeding device is made up of a hollow container configured to dispense a portion of the daily ration of a cat's dry cat food therefrom. Each feeding device has an internal cavity bounded by an arcuate external surface that provides the appearance of a creature that constitutes prey of a feral cat. The container has an outlet port configured to enable a portion of the cat food to gradually exit from outlet port when the container is rolled on a surface by the cat playing with the feeding device. The feeding system may include a plurality of feeding devices packaged together.

Abstract: A livestock feed system adapted to be modular and readily scalable from one bin assembly to multiple bin assemblies that can be communicatively networked together. The system includes a stainless steel feed bin with an opening on a first surface of the one or more sidewalls for receiving an animal head. The feed bin further includes an access door on a second surface of the one or more sidewalls that is pivotally, slidably, or removably coupled to adjacent portions of the one or more sidewalls to allow easy cleaning of the bin. The system includes a portable support frame supporting the feed bin, and a controller mounted on the support frame. The controller includes a self-contained computer with a processor executing code (programs or software) to provide an animal monitoring and management module that causes the controller to determine intake by an animal accessing the feed bin through the opening.

Abstract: A diaper support garment for a four-legged animal comprises an article of animal clothing shaped to substantially cover fore and midsection body areas of a four-legged animal without covering or interfering with the waste product discharge areas of the animal; a closable utility envelope for defining at least one storage compartment which is removably secured to the article of animal clothing for helping to prevent displacement and slippage of a disposable diaper from a hindquarter area of the four-legged animal when the disposable diaper is worn in combination with the primary protective garment; the closable utility pocket being provided with a closure flap to seal the at least one storage compartment to conceal and store for deployment when needed at least one tethered diaper coupler for securely gripping and helping to maintain the disposable diaper in an intended animal protective position for capturing and collecting animal waste products discharged from the four-legged animal.