Abstract: A system for carrying animals on a vehicle including an animal carrying compartment wherein a front end includes a portal through which an animal may pass, and wherein the animal carrying compartment includes an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion is selectively configurable in one of a partially open configuration and an fully open configuration. A method for transporting an animal on a motorcycle, the method comprising installing a mounting hardware on a docking hardware of a motorcycle, the mounting hardware configured to engage an animal carrying device, securing the animal carrying device to the mounting hardware, configuring an upper portion of the animal carrying device for transporting an animal, placing an animal in the animal carrying device, securing a door of the animal carrying device, and travelling from a first location to a second location.

Abstract: A modular animal pen system comprises front and rear panels and opposed side panels extending between the front and rear panels to form a primary enclosure. The front panel has adjacent doorway apertures formed therein to receive respective selectively closable gates, and a mullion is disposed between the doorway apertures. The mullion has a first slot, and a second slot in the rear panel is in registration with the first slot. The animal pen system further comprises a removable divider panel whose longitudinal ends are sized to fit removably within the respective slots so that the divider panel can divide the primary enclosure into two secondary enclosures. The side and divider panels may be formed by interchangeable profile panels, and the front and rear panels may be formed by interchangeable face panels connectable end-to-end to form a junction slot therebetween sized to receive the longitudinal ends of the profile panels.

Abstract: The testing chamber for laboratory animals includes multiple testing points to provide multiple tests and testing zones within the same chamber. The testing chamber for laboratory animals provides for study, testing and assessment of cognitive and motor skills of laboratory test subjects, such as mice, rats and the like. The multiple tests performed within the testing chamber may be used for an overall characterization of the neurobehavioral activities of the test animals. The testing chamber for laboratory animals includes a housing divided into first and second zones. A beam for balance beam-style travel from the first zone to the second zone is provided. A volume of water may be contained in the first zone, and the second zone may contain platforms and ramps for the laboratory animal to travel over. A passage from the first zone to the second zone may be further provided.

Abstract: Apparatus for training a subject dog to perform target odor detecting operations within a completely confined compartment, which comprises a partial compartment having at least three angularly different surfaces to define an interior. The surfaces are sufficiently long to provide a subject dog located within the interior with a sensation of being at least partially confined. An air inlet is defined by a configuration of the partial compartment, by which odor laden air is introducible into the interior and is detectable by the nose of the subject dog. A dog interfaceable member is operatively connected to the partial compartment and activatable upon detection of a predetermined target odor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic lawnmowers, and in particular an organic lawnmower including a kennel for a rabbit. The lawnmower includes a wooden frame, a screen spanning the frame, an animal kennel resting on the frame above the screen, and a rabbit occupying the kennel. The lawnmower is pushed to a desired location in a grass lawn, and the rabbit grazes the grass at his or her leisure, through the screen. The lawnmower is periodically moved to a fresh patch of grass, and the grazing continues. This improved lawnmower is economical, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly.

Abstract: A portable cat carrier has a sliding floor that momentarily and mildly destabilizes a cat's footing to facilitate transferring the cat in and out of the carrier. The floor is the bottom portion of a movable insert that has a receptacle for receiving the cat. The insert has relatively low side panels to provide the cat with a calming, unrestricted side view. After the cat is lowered into the receptacle, the insert is slid horizontally into an outer housing for containing the cat. When the insert is fully inserted within the housing, a front panel of the insert closes the housing's access opening to prevent the cat from escaping. A back panel of the insert has an elevated impassable rear barrier that prevents the cat from jumping into a trapped area between the insert and the outer housing.

Abstract: The cage for breeding small animals according to the present invention comprises a casing with an opening on an upper surface thereof, and a lid for covering the opening of the casing. The lid comprises a frame body attached to an upper end edge of the casing, and an opening for a water supply apparatus to which the water supply apparatus is attached in an openable and closable fashion. A partition board is placed in the casing to divide the housing section within the casing into two. A ventilation section is provided in the partition board, for ventilation between one room and the other room of the divided housing section in the casing. A communicating section for placing a tip of a nozzle of the water supply apparatus is provided by cutting out the partition board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cage which uses a removable tub having an interior wall which acts as a divider. The interior wall also provides a passageway, effectively placing the areas created by its presence into communication with each other. In the preferred embodiment, the location of the passageway prevents the easy movement of substrate and liquids between the separated areas.

Abstract: A dual axes swivel connector for connecting various panels to assemble a pet enclosure is disclosed. The dual axes swivel connector allows panels of the enclosure to be reliably pivoted with respect to each other. The dual axes swivel connector may comprise first and second parts. The first part may be fabricated from a flexible material compared to the second part, whereas the second part may be fabricated from a more rigid material compared to the first part. The flexibility of the first part allows the first part to have a tighter fit with the wire rods. The second part has a looser fit with the wire rods but the rigidity of the second part compensates for the looser fit. When the first and second parts are interlocked, they create a tight fit which can reliably provide a hinge between the panels.

Abstract: A cat feeding enclosure comprises a plurality of exterior walls enclosing an interior space, an entry opening for a cat to enter the interior space, a feeding area in the interior space for accommodating a receptacle for holding cat food, and an interior wall within the enclosure defining a circuitous path for a cat to walk along from the entry opening to access the feeding area. The entry opening is preferably no larger than necessary to accommodate passage of a large size cat therethrough. The circuitous path has a plurality of sharp turns to prevent a dog from following the circuitous path from the entry opening to the feeding area.

Abstract: Present invention disclosed and claimed an easy to assemble exercise and play tower for animals, where a plurality of support plates are place in between a top and bottom plate, set up by a 3-post structure; an outer shield will be used to wrap up the skeletal structure and zipped snug in place by a vertical zipper and a horizontal zipper on top. At least some portion of the outer shield contains mesh type structure, to provide good ventilation.

Abstract: A pet crate device for providing a pet a place to rest and a place to use the bathroom. The device features a first container with a first access door is disposed in the front of the first container and a first back opening is disposed in the back, and a second container with a second back opening is disposed in the back. A first attachment means secures the backs of the two containers together. A track surrounding the first back opening, and a divider board can slide into and out of the track allowing and preventing access to the inner cavity of the first compartment. A tab extends upwardly from the top of the divider board. The tab functions as a handle. A divider board lock can secure the divider board in the closed position.

Abstract: An animal cage run including an elongated enclosure formed by a plurality of joined walls defining an interior and presenting a first opening for accessing the interior. A plurality of doors that are mounted over the first opening are moveable between closed and open positions alternately limiting and allowing access to the interior. A plurality of dividers are each operable to removably engage at least one wall for dividing the interior into two adjacent compartments. Each of the dividers is removable from engagement with the walls by moving the divider in a generally horizontal direction.

Abstract: A dual axes swivel connector for connecting various panels to assemble a pet enclosure is disclosed. The dual axes swivel connector allows panels of the enclosure to be reliably pivoted with respect to each other. Additionally, the dual axes swivel connector allows the various panels of the enclosure to be offset with respect to each other when the enclosure is traversed to the collapsed position. The offset permits and enables the stacking of the various panels on top of each other. The dual axes swivel connector may be fabricated from a plastic material whereas the panels of the enclosure may be fabricated from a metallic material to reduce vibration noise.

Abstract: The present invention for a puppy apartment for use by domestic animals includes a container portion and a room divider having a kennel opening thereby allowing the animal to pass between apartment bedroom and bathroom portions. Adjustable apartment boundary regions for bathroom, bedroom, and living areas are adaptably configured to accommodate the pet in a comfortable domestic training environment. The present invention includes a method for providing positive and consistent household pet puppy training with the puppy apartment device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming an enclosure assembly without using tools or fasteners to complete the assembly. The method includes forming a base from a side support, front support, and a plurality of casters. A door assembly and back wall are coupled to the base by aligning a plurality of pegs therefrom with corresponding openings defined in the base. A plurality of protruding wires of a bottom wall are aligned and inserted into corresponding openings defined in the door assembly and back wall. In addition, a plurality of pegs that protrude from a side wall are inserted into a plurality of corresponding openings defined in the door assembly and back wall such that the side wall couples to the door assembly and back wall. The method also includes coupling a top wall to the door assembly, side wall, and back wall. A shelf assembly can be coupled to the side wall and/or back wall, and a ramp can be pivotably coupled to the shelf assembly.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible housing for poultry or other animals that includes a shelter having a half-lap shape, a base cage having a complimentary half-lap shape, a means for joining the shelter onto the base cage to form the housing is disclosed. A space in the shelter and a space in the base cage communicate with each other through an opening in the shelter. The housing further includes a door frame, at least one door, at least one cantilevered rod, and a ramp. The shelter is transformable into a box shaped container for shipping or storage.

Abstract: A keeping cage for laboratory animals, specifically rodents, is characterized in that it provides for a large floor surface on several levels, the transit of animals from one level to the higher or lower level being ensured by the presence of appropriate openings in the partitioning floors. The keeping cage allows for the provision of a space available to animals, which is sufficiently large in terms of floor surface and in terms of height between the floors to ensure a good level of wellbeing for the animals, which do not therefore suffer from behavioral disturbances. Cage for keeping laboratory animals, specifically adapted to keep laboratory animals, particularly rodents, including a base body to which an openable lid is connected, characterized in that the lid features a port for accessing the inside without removing the lid.

Abstract: A small animal habitat includes a base, a wall extension, and a roof that define an interior space. In the interior space, an animal entertainment device is positioned distal from the base and a platform is spaced from the base providing access to the entertainment device. A climbing structure permits access to the platform. A first animal traversable path from the base to the animal entertainment device includes a first substantially vertical climb and a first substantially horizontal traverse on the platform. A second animal traversable path from the base to the port includes the first substantially vertical climb, a second substantially horizontal traverse on the platform, and a second substantially vertical climb to a port in the roof.

Abstract: An animal cage including a plurality of joined walls defining an interior and presenting a first opening for accessing the interior. A door that is mounted over the first opening is moveable between closed and open positions alternately limiting and allowing access to the interior. A divider is operable from outside the cage to removably engage at least one of the walls for dividing the interior into first and second chambers. The divider presents an opening for passage between the chambers. A door panel is supported by the divider and is moveable relative to the divider between a closed position blocking the opening in the divider and an open position allowing passage between the first and second chambers. The cage may comprise a cage run consisting of one or more elongated enclosures that can be divided with the removable dividers into a plurality of cage compartments.

Abstract: A cage is provided which is sanitary and efficient and can make hens who tend to gather at the four corners scatter. An oblong and rectangular cage having a floor formed to allow hens and cocks to move freely thereon. The cage includes an outer peripheral section substantially surrounding the entire floor and allowing air to freely pass through it. The cage also includes a plurality of intermediate partitions that are arranged transversally relative to the floor to divide the oblong space on the floor. The intermediate partitions have visually blockading surfaces in order to produce corners that are as relaxing to hens as the four corners.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming an enclosure assembly without using tools or fasteners to complete the assembly. The method includes forming a base from a side support, front support, and a plurality of casters. A door assembly and back wall are coupled to the base by aligning a plurality of pegs therefrom with corresponding openings defined in the base. A plurality of protruding wires of a bottom wall are aligned and inserted into corresponding openings defined in the door assembly and back wall. In addition, a plurality of pegs that protrude from a side wall are inserted into a plurality of corresponding openings defined in the door assembly and back wall such that the side wall couples to the door assembly and back wall. The method also includes coupling a top wall to the door assembly, side wall, and back wall. A shelf assembly can be coupled to the side wall and/or back wall, and a ramp can be pivotably coupled to the shelf assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for observing the behavior of ants and other similar organisms comprises housings having tubular connection ports for interconnection through flexible tubes and mounting legs for mounting the housings in an assembly in space with the housings spaced from one another.

Abstract: The Pet Window together with apparatuses improves the animal's habitat And reduces the caretakers time. Improved animal care reduces bacteria And the contamination to other pets and humans. Healthy pets promotes More loving caretakers and socially balanced pets. Simplified housing Installation connects the caretakers living space to the animals living Space further promoting healthy interaction relationship. The window control panel allows adequate transfer of conditioned air from the human side to the animal side. Both size and type of animals are accommodated Utilizing the same principle design. Unlimited by shape, size, conditions And geophysical locations this habitat is tailored for new facilities, existing Facilities and installations not requiring a window. The thermal insulated Habitat utilizes a climate door or doors enabling a variety of controls for Temperature, lighting, feeding, cleanliness, mobility, audio, video, and Interaction with the host family.

Abstract: A recreational structure for providing a cat with adequate shelter and play area. The structure comprises a central main living unit that connects to a rectangular litter housing member by means of hollow tubes. A multi-tiered unit is disposed on top the main living unit. The top tier of this unit connects to the first tube by means of a slanted second tube. An entrance/exit member provides access to the structure. This member is connected to the bottom tier of the multi-tiered unit by a third tube. The tiers connect to one another by means of stairs.

Abstract: A multi-compartment pet training system includes a front compartment joined to a rear compartment to define a passage therebetween such that the pet may move freely between the front compartment and the rear compartment. The front compartment includes a front door for ingress and egress of the pet between a surrounding area and the front compartment. The front compartment provides an area in which the pet may eat, drink and sleep. The rear compartment is configured to allow the pet to carry out urinary and/or fecal elimination while its owner is away. As such, the pet may be trained to utilize the rear compartment for carrying out waste elimination activities while utilizing the front compartment for all other activities.

Abstract: An animal habitat is disclosed for confining an animal in a livable area that may adapted to have distinct areas. The habitat may be formed of sections are used to form modules. The modules may be joined by attaching two or more modules laterally, or the modules may be joined by vertical stacking. Grates are placed in openings within outer walls of the modules. One type of grate allows attachment of monitoring and feeding equipment, while others are utilized as doors. Animals contained in a module can pass into laterally attached modules. A staircase and an opening in an upper section of a module allows animals to travel between a lower module to an upper module. Other accessories such as a tray and monitoring devices may be included as desired in one or more module.

Abstract: An enrichment article for animals. The article generally includes a platform that is suspended from the floor of a cage or other containment. The article may be a tray having a flange for suspension from the walls of a container. The platform bottom may have an opening for animal access. This article may be truncated so that is fits in one portion of the base, or may have separate compartments to accommodate not only animals, but food and or water.

Abstract: Configurable animal housing (caging) is arranged from an assortment of modules consisting of interchangeable frame cores, interstages, walls and divider panels that address a broad spectrum of animal housing needs. Various configurations include both open living and enrichment areas as well as isolation housing and are easily achieved using a quick-disconnect approach to assembly. Animal resistant lock assemblies hold modules together and use a common key to permit rapid changes of configuration without tools. Systems can address configurations for wall mounting, mobile racking, individual, and group housing, and almost any other configuration animal caregivers would want.

Abstract: An enrichment article for animals. The article generally includes a platform that is suspended from the floor of a cage or other containment. The article may be a tray having a flange for suspension from the walls of a container. The platform bottom may have an opening for animal access. This article may be truncated so that is fits in one portion of the base, or may have separate compartments to accommodate not only animals, but food and or water.

Abstract: A bifurcated habitat includes a bifurcated frame having a divider traversing the frame and a plurality of compartments defined on opposed sides of the divider. One compartment is isolated from the remaining compartments for maintaining a predetermined volume of water therein. Another one of the compartments includes a cage and a lower section in fluid communication therewith. The cage further includes a pivoting door situated adjacent to one end portion thereof. The habitat further includes a cover positioned onto a top portion of the frame and includes a plurality of pivotally connected doors. Each of the cover doors is independently movable between open and closed positions and includes a light-emitting source connected to one of the cover doors.

Abstract: Cage (10) with intercommunicating modular compartments, for example for small domestic rodents, comprising a first compartment (11) provided with an aperture (12) which can be closed by a cover (13), wherein the first compartment comprises at least a further opening or passage (15) suited to allow the communication of the first compartment with at least a further compartment (14) joined to the first compartment (11).

Abstract: A modular cage comprising first and second profiled elements connected by interlocking corner joints for reversible joining so as to constitute a supporting frame and grille-like wall elements connected to the frame to constitute the cage, with the corner joints comprising each a corner body from which tangs extend monolithically and at right angles, the tangs being provided with reversible locking devices which enter corresponding first longitudinally elongated seats formed in the profiled elements.

Abstract: There is provided a moveable cart for use in transporting an animal, as a male hog, past one or more rows of cages containing sows to permit the determination of estrus in the sows and also to increase the success rate during artificial insemination by permitting snout to snout contact between the sow and male hog, the cart having a base with wheels mounted thereon, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base, and at least one panel for blocking visual access in at least one direction between the interior and exterior of the cart and at least one opening in the wall sized to permit the head of an animal to least partially extend therethrough.

Abstract: An enrichment article for animals. The article generally includes a platform that is suspended from the floor of a cage or other containment. The article may be a tray having a flange for suspension from the walls of a container. The platform bottom may have an opening for animal access. This article may be truncated so that is fits in one portion of the base, or may have separate compartments to accommodate not only animals, but food and or water.

Abstract: A keeping case and a partition plate for the same with which separating position can be freely changed without forming grooves on a case main body. A partition plate to divide an inner space of an upper-opening case main body as to freely slide along parallel sides of an upper-opening brim of the case main body. The partition plate has a hitching portion, detachably hitched on the sides of the case main body, to prevent the plate from being drawn out of the case.

Abstract: Aesthetically pleasing habitats and methods for safely housing and displaying small animals such as cats, each having cageless compartments stacked on top of one another and/or arranged in side-by-side arrangements. The compartments can include walls and doors formed from materials such as plastic, acrylic, laminate, glass, and the like. Hinged front doors, walls, and floors can include see-through materials, and/or colored materials, combinations thereof, and the like. Portals can allow travel access between the compartments. Various shapes such as letters that spell the word “CATS” can be mounted to rear wall portions of the compartments to form ledges, crevices, hiding spaces, and areas for the animals to sit, lay on, hide, and the like. Other shapes can include geometrical shapes such as circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, and the like.

Abstract: A system and method for studying a test subject includes monitoring the test subject as it traverses through a programmable maze. The test subject may be under the influence of experimental drugs or genetic manipulation. The dynamic maze can be changed automatically or manually to test the abilities of the test subject. The dynamic maze comprises of a starting point, an ending point, and an electronically programmable floor capable of constructing various obstacles and passageways. The programmable floor may be programmed by a human user using an interface, or it may be programmed by an automated control system that programs the maze in accordance with the ability of the test subject to traverse the maze. Various devices are incorporated with the use of the maze to monitor the activities and welfare of the test subject.

Abstract: A top for a small animal cage provides an access compartment therein. Selective access to the animal by the pet owner is obtained through a hinged lid, and access to the compartment by the animal is provided through openings in the compartment which communicate to the cage interior.

Abstract: A cage for housing animals, particularly for dangerous animals like venomous snakes, is disclosed. The cage has at least two compartments, one of which is an externally sealable drawer that can be removed from the cage by sliding it from the other component, thus permitting removal of the animal from the cage without handling the animal.

Abstract: There is provided a moveable cart for use in transporting an animal, as a male hog, past one or more rows of cages containing sows to permit the determination of estrus in the sows and also to increase the success rate during artificial insemination by permitting snout to snout contact between the sow and male hog, the cart having a base with wheels mounted thereon, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base, and at least one panel for blocking visual access in at least one direction between the interior and exterior of the cart and at least one opening in the wall sized to permit the head of an animal to least partially extend therethrough.

Abstract: A fowl attraction device for causing fowl to be distributed within an enclosure includes a support stand for placement in or on the ground or flooring surface within the enclosure and a mesh screen attached to the support stand to be generally vertically oriented. Fowl will be attracted to the attraction device, so one or more attraction devices are placed within the enclosure to for example move fowl inwardly of outer walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a plant and providing a habitat for a living creature is comprised of a housing having an interior defined by a bottom portion and a surrounding sidewall that extends upwardly from the bottom portion. A divider disposed in the housing interior divides the interior into a first region and a second region. The first region communicates with the exterior environment via an aperture that is sized and adapted to permit entry of a living creature. The second region communicates with the exterior environment by an opening in the housing configured to permit a plant to be visibly disposed therein. The housing can include an access door in the bottom that enables cleaning of the first region. Where used as a birdhouse, a perch and a gable can be employed at the aperture. The perch can operate as a latch for the bottom door.

Abstract: A nesting box is provided for use with a metabolism cage. The nesting box comprises an enclosure for receiving a nesting dam. The enclosure has a top wall, a bottom wall and sidewalls. Either the top wall or one of the sidewalls includes an entrance/exit aperture. The entrance/exit aperture has a selected size that is selectively provided relative to a defined size of the nesting dam. The nesting box is formed of a substantially transparent material allowing observation of the nesting dam and pups without opening the box. The nesting box is adapted for use with different laboratory animals, such as mice, hamsters, gerbils, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment has a generally rectangular solid shaped housing to allow side-by-side and stacked arrangements of a plurality of housings and provide for good floor space utilization, with connected interior compartments for feeding and watering, exercise, rest, and waste disposal. A separate, closed interior compartment provides for storage of occupant specific articles. A plurality of doors on the housing front elevation provide openings for pet entry and egress, cleaning, food and water replenishment, and storage access.

Abstract: There is provided a moveable cart for use in transporting a male hog past one or more rows of cages containing sows to permit the determination of estrus in the sows and also to increase the success rate during artificial insemination by permitting snout to snout contact between the sow and male hog, the cart having a base with wheels mounted thereon, at least one wall extending upwardly from the base, and at least one panel for blocking visual access in at least one direction between the interior and exterior of the cart and at least one opening in the wall sized to permit the snout of the male hog to at least partially extend therethrough.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cage for small domestic pet animals which provides space saving yet permits ready expansion in the event of pet population growth. The cage is of a hanging-up-on-the-wall type having a relatively small depth and width. It includes a rear wall having a plurality of attachment holes through which many accessories are attached to the rear wall. A plurality of openings are formed in the side walls to receive perforated blind plates for air penetration. The cage may comprise a primary and an auxiliary housing which are connected to each other through a tubular passage.

Abstract: A lip member for an opening of a housing for a small animal such as a rodent, or the like, includes a main lip member body made of synthetic resin. The main lip member body has an opening for the small pet animal to pass through. The main lip member body also includes a fixing unit for detachably fixing the main lip member body to the housing for a small pet animal. The main lip member body further includes a tube connector for detachably connecting a passage tube to the main lip member body. Further, a ring member made of metal is mounted along a peripheral portion of the opening of the main lip member body.

Abstract: A housing for small pet animals such as rodents or the like has a base box with an underground passage forming member disposed in a front portion of the base box. The underground passage forming member has a front-opened underground passage portion formed like a nest-hole. A transparent front panel is disposed in front of the underground passage forming member so as to close the front-opened underground passage portion. A top board is placed on the base box so as to close the opened upper portion thereof. A lower opened cage is placed on the top board. The underground passage portion and a space in the cage communicate with each other through an exit-and-entrance opening formed on the top board.

Abstract: An expandable pet cage for animals, and a method for house-training pets of various sizes comprises two complimentary compartments that are in telescopic relation to each other, thereby providing an adjustable composite volume to house a pet. The adjustable composite volume facilitates using the natural instincts of the pet to resist excreting in the volume of the confinement, thus resulting in house-training the pet. The adjustable volume also can be relied on to hold an animal securely and safely during transporting, and provides an efficient enclosure for drying a pet after grooming. Also, the adjustable composite volume provides the pet owner with the convenience of only having to purchase one cage even if dogs of various sizes are to utilize the cage at different times and for different purposes.