Abstract: A disposable animal cage which can be used in a ventilated or static caging rack system includes a cage top and a cage base. Any corner or edge present in the interior of the cage base or the cage top that is accessible to an animal that can be contained in the cage is defined by surfaces having a conical section which is non-circular to prevent gnawing of the cage. A perforation section including a plurality of small apertures adjacent to one another can be formed in the cage for ventilation and prevention of gnawing by the animals.

Abstract: A pet house comprising an enclosure including at least one wall and a ceiling, the enclosure having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the interior surface defining an interior chamber, the at least one wall defining a door, the door providing access to the interior chamber from outside the pet house. The pet house further comprises a first layer of fabric bonded to the enclosure and covering the exterior surface. The pet house further comprises a second layer of fabric bonded to the first layer of fabric. The first layer of fabric and the second layer of fabric define a pocket between the first and second layers of fabric, the pocket being proximal to the ceiling, the pocket being sized to removably receive a temperature adjusting unit.

Abstract: An inflatable crate assembly includes a base panel, a rear panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a top panel, where: the base panel, the rear panel, the first side panel, the second side panel, and the top panel are all formed from a single piece of drop stitch material; an inner wall of the drop stitch material forms at least a portion of an interior surface of the inflatable crate assembly; and an outer wall of the drop stitch material forms at least a portion of an exterior surface of the inflatable crate assembly; and the inflatable crate also includes a drop stitch corner formed between each of the rear panel and the base panel, the first side panel and the base panel, the top panel and the first side panel, and the second side panel and the top panel.

Abstract: A said Device comprises an animal sleeping bag with sewn, integral, or otherwise attached connectors. At least one connector, from a variety of connectors, releasably fastens the Device substantially within the interior and to the entrance of an animal enclosure, such as a dog house, a sectional dog house, animal crate, or other suitable animal housing structure. The preferred Device comprises at least two layer members, or the Device can comprise a single-layer member or cover. At least one layer member of the Device is shaped so that it swathes an animal inhabitant. The releasable fastening of the Device to an animal enclosure causes the Device to remain in a substantially stable configuration, ensures that an animal inhabitant can have at-will accessibility to a lodging compartment, and makes the Device removable for cleaning or replacement. A connector can comprise off-the-shelf hardware or can be manufactured from available products.

Abstract: A cage for housing laboratory animals, said cage comprising a tray and a cover which can be removed and switched between a first closing position, in which it is positioned on said tray thus stopping the access to the internal space delimited by said tray, and a second opening position, in which said internal space may be accessed.

Abstract: A durable feral cat shelter adapted to be inviting to feral cats year-round by having two entrances/exits for each compartment or sub-compartment, wherein each entrance/exit has a conduit of a predefined cross-section that protrudes a predefined length from the body of the shelter, thereby inviting feral cats while deterring most would be predators of the feral cats. Two or more feral cat shelters can be connected by a coupler that allows access to the connected plurality of feral cat shelters.

Abstract: A collection system for monitoring conditions of a rack of animal cages. An animal caging system including a plurality of animal cages removably connected to an exhaust. A collection media cartridge is slidably received within an opening in a collection media housing dock. The collection media housing dock is positioned between an exhaust plenum of the rack an exhaust air inlet unit. Collection media is removably received in the collection media cartridge. Exhaust air dust clings to the collection media as exhaust from the animal cages flows along the length of the collection media. The collection media cartridge can be removed from the collection media housing dock and the collection media can be removed for sampling the exhaust.

Abstract: A pet bed for supporting an animal. The pet bed has a flexible cushion substrate and/or a peripheral support, and optionally a cover pad adapted to conform to a top surface of the flexible cushion substrate and/or peripheral support.

Abstract: A maze for a small animal habitat is provided. The maze includes a base having a floor and a plurality of sidewalls. The floor includes a plurality of slots therein. In another aspect, a plurality of dividers have a notched area on a bottom portion that are configured to be inserted into the slots. The bottom surface of the floor includes one or more feet positioned at the corner of adjoining sidewalls. Each of said feet are configured to be received in a nesting relationship into an upper portion of a lower maze at the corner of two adjoining sidewalls such that an outer face of each leg is coincident with an inner surface of each adjoining sidewall.

Abstract: In a configuration, a protective enclosure for an animal and method of making is disclosed. The protective enclosure may include a floor system and a plurality of wall systems that may define an internal portion of the protective enclosure. A first electrical heating element may be disposed within the floor system or one of the wall systems. At least one wall electrical heating element may be disposed within the at least one wall system of the plurality of wall systems. The first electrical heating element and the at least one wall electrical heating element may be powered by electricity and may be configured to direct heat inwardly from the floor system or the at least one wall system to increase temperature inside the internal portion of the protective enclosure.

Abstract: The heated pet carrier bag is configured for use with a companion animal. The heated pet carrier bag is a luggage item. The heated pet carrier bag transports the companion animal. The heated pet carrier bag forms a temperature-controlled space used to contain the companion animal. The heated pet carrier bag comprises a carrier and a control circuit. The carrier contains the control circuit. The carrier forms the luggage used to transport the companion animal. The control circuit is an electric circuit used to warm the containment space for the companion animal.

Abstract: A pet bed includes a frame body having cushioning properties and a mat surrounded by the frame body and having cushioning properties. The mat has a top surface and a thickness. The frame body has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the mat. The pet bed has a height in the thickness direction of the mat. The height is greater than the mat at the frame body. The mat has a fiber structure formed of thermoplastic resin fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.01-5 mm. When the frame body and the mat are compressed under the same pressure, the decrease in the thickness of the mat due to the compression is smaller than the decrease in the thickness of the frame body due to the compression.

Abstract: Animal bedding, such as for a guinea pig, is disclosed. The animal bedding comprises a main section and a pocket. The main section includes a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer. The top layer is hydrophobic, the middle layer is hydrophilic and at least a part of the bottom layer is hydrophobic. The top layer, the middle layer and the bottom layer are attached to one another, such as via stitching along a perimeter of the main section. Separately, the top layer and the middle layer are attached to one another, such as in an interior of the main section, to form quilting in the main section. The pocket, which is attached to the main section, allows the guinea pig to burrow therein.

Abstract: A system and method for an improved pet cabinet that provides an upper play area for a pet, a door panel opening leading to a litter box in a removable drawer, a sensor system to detect the presence of a cat, and a deodorizing system with deodorizing device, a filter, and a fan in communication with the sensor system.

Abstract: Animal bedding, such as for a guinea pig, is disclosed. The animal bedding comprises a main section and a pocket. The main section includes a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer. The top layer is hydrophobic, the middle layer is hydrophilic and at least a part of the bottom layer is hydrophobic. The top layer, the middle layer and the bottom layer are attached to one another, such as via stitching along a perimeter of the main section. Separately, the top layer and the middle layer are attached to one another, such as in an interior of the main section, to form quilting in the main section. The pocket, which is attached to the main section, allows the guinea pig to burrow therein.

Abstract: Techniques for a snap receiver are provided. In an example, a snap receiver can include a snap receiver base, and a lock ring. The snap receiver base can include a first opening in a first major surface, the first opening configured to first receive a snap post, and a plurality of lock legs extending from a second major surface. The lock ring can include a plurality of irregular slots, configured to secure the snap receiver to a fabric. A distal end of each lock leg can be configured to pass through the fabric and through a first end of a respective slot of the plurality of irregular slots. A first rotation of the lock ring with respect to the snap receiver base can lock a distal end of each of the lock legs within a second end of the respective slot of the plurality of irregular slots.

Abstract: Sensing an environment by confining a monitored live subject in an enclosure, detecting an effect on a coaxial piezoelectric cable resulting from the monitored live subject, wherein the coaxial piezoelectric cable is located at least proximate to the enclosure, and deriving information about a state of the monitored live subject based on the detected effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wall element (6) for an animal cage (1), particularly for a dog cage, particularly for housing an animal in the luggage compartment of a passenger-carrying motor vehicle. According to the invention, the wall element (6) comprises at least one elastically compressible cavity in order to increase the level of safety of said animal cage (1) in the event of a crash.

Abstract: A foam-based dog bed with no loose fiber comprising 5 components: 4 identical bolsters and 1 internal mattress is described. Both the internal mattress and bolsters may be comprised of 2-layers of different foam qualities. The foam pieces are wrapped in foam sheaths to make stuffing and un-stuffing into the outer fabric cover easier. The outer fabric cover is comprised of a top fabric, border fabric and bottom fabric. The top fabric incorporates specifically tailored wrinkles to allow a dog to dig, scratch, and prepare their bed. On the bottom panel of the dog bed is an outer perimeter zipper. The outer zipper starts and stops at a zipper pocket, which also serves as a hinge to open/close the bottom panel. The zipper pocket holds the zipper pull to prevent a dog from biting at it.

Abstract: Pet furniture for accommodating dogs, including a wall and an opening disposed in the wall to allow passage for a dog, wherein the wall comprises a grid which surrounds an internal space enclosed by the wall except for the opening, and wherein the grid is formed of an electrically conductive material to shield against electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: The animal crate cooling system comprises a thermal cover for an animal crate and a cold air unit The cold air unit generates and circulates cool air through the crate. The thermal cover comprises a plurality of thermally insulated panels that surround the sides and top of the crate. One or more apertures in the top of the thermal cover allow air to enter and/or exit the crate. The cold air unit utilizes carbon dioxide gas from an attached CO2 cylinder to make dry ice by blowing the CO2 into a mesh basket within the cold air unit. One or more air moving devices may circulate cool air from the cold air unit over the dry ice and through the crate. The air moving devices may be powered by a battery, which may be recharged using a solar panel.

Abstract: A vehicle includes: a main body; a rotary electric machine provided in the main body; a driving battery configured to be chargeable and dischargeable and supply power to the rotary electric machine; a cooling box detachable from the main body; at least one detachable battery detachable from the main body; and a charger configured to charge the detachable battery with power supplied from the driving battery, the detachable battery being configured to be attachable to the cooling box.

Abstract: Sensing an environment by confining a monitored live subject in an enclosure, detecting an effect on a coaxial piezoelectric cable resulting from the monitored live subject, wherein the coaxial piezoelectric cable is located at least proximate to the enclosure, and deriving information about a state of the monitored live subject based on the detected effect.

Abstract: Various embodiments, aspects and features of the present invention encompass an expandable pet tunnel system. It is envisioned that embodiments of the solution for an expandable pet tunnel system may have components constructed from any material suitable for a given application, although preferred embodiments may be constructed from kraft paper. Components of an exemplary embodiment may be constructed of a relatively thick paper and reside in either a collapsed state or an expanded state. Pet tunnel components and connector box components may expand “accordion-like” according to a series of gussets or folds in the sidewalls of each component and then connected, one to the next, by aligning entry/exit ports to modularly build a tunnel system.

Abstract: A multi-function carrier carries a pet and holds litter. The multi-function carrier includes a primary enclosure and a waste collection assembly. The primary enclosure carries the pet. The waste collection assembly is operatively connected to the primary enclosure and holds the litter.

Abstract: A kit for building a module for a pet comprises two bases and at least three wall panels. Each base comprises a base body extending along a first plane, a base contour wall extending substantially perpendicular to the first plane along its contour and a base secondary wall extending substantially parallel to the base contour wall thereby defining an anchoring space therebetween. Each wall panel comprises a panel body and a panel secondary wall substantially parallel to the panel body for insertion into the anchoring space between the base secondary wall and the base contour wall.

Abstract: An animal housebreaking system including at least a defecation sensing unit for sensing whether an animal defecates on the animal housebreaking device, and a feeding machine for receiving, from the animal housebreaking device, information on whether the animal defecates, and providing predetermined rewards when the animal defecates on the animal housebreaking device.

Abstract: A shape-shifting self-draining water-repelling hygienic indoor-outdoor slanting pet tree system comprises: adjustable legs, a rotatable pedestal, at least one shape-shifting rotatable log, at least one shape-shifting rotatable step, at least one shape-shifting rotatable branch, at least one shape-shifting rotatable hygienic platform, at least one shape-shifting rotatable condo, at least one shape-shifting rotatable hygienic cap, at least one shape-shifting rotatable connector for rotatably connecting all the components of the pet tree together, multiple rotatable wheels to allow the pet tree to be wheeled anywhere, and at least one removable water-repelling cover to cover the components of the pet tree.

Abstract: An assembled pet framework made of paper includes a geometric body made of corrugated paper and cut to not only form therein a geometric through hole but also obtain a geometric cylinder, a geometric disk, geometric rings, a disk and a plate centrally provided with a geometric hole, which are put together to form a pet toy framework. Multiple geometric bodies and multiple geometric rings are put together to form a pet toy maze. The corrugated paper is made from eco-friendly, recyclable and reusable materials. Body-shaped corrugated paper and plate-shaped corrugated paper are cut with a minimal waste of materials or even without wasting any materials to therefore protect the environment and save materials. The bodies, rings, and disks are coupled together to form pet-related devices of different shapes. Multiple bodies and rings together form a cat maze in which cats play.

Abstract: A pet mat having a bottom for contacting a support surface, the bottom having a bottom peripheral edge and a top having a top peripheral edge. The bottom peripheral edge and top peripheral edge are joined to define the shape of the pet mat and to enclose a fill material therein, the top facing away from the bottom for receiving a pet utilizing the pet mat. The top includes a backing layer joined to the top peripheral edge and a plurality of fabric layers, each being at least partially joined to the top peripheral edge, a first of the fabric layers having an edge unattached to the top peripheral edge creating a flap sized to enable a domestic cat to be received between the first fabric layer and backing layer and at least one of the fabric layers being a scratcher surface.

Abstract: A stackable, nestable pet shelter includes first, second and third housings. Each housing has a top of a predetermined shape and sidewalls that extend downwardly, and taper somewhat outwardly, toward an open bottom. In use, the bottom of the second housing rests upon the upper portion of the first housing, and the bottom of the third housing rests upon the upper portion of the second housing. The first and second housings are substantially hollow. When not in use, the third housing nests within the second housing which, in turn, nests within the first housing. An opening is provided in the sidewalls of the first housing for allowing an animal to enter or exit. The top of each housing includes an opening for allowing an animal to pass from one housing to the next.

Abstract: A pet pocket bed/pad comprising of a hollow flexible shell, top wall, bottom wall, surrounding walls which interconnect the top and bottom wall, fill material is disposed inside, to create a pet bed/pad. Additional compartment is added underneath comprising of three side walls, bottom wall, interconnecting the bottom wall of the upper pet bed, to create a pocket compartment, which is equal or greater, with an opening on one end or side, to allow a solid planar flat surface to be inserted inside, working in combination with the bed/pad, secured with closure to keep the flat surface inside the pocket, which prevents bunching up. Padded inserts comprising of a top and bottom wall, surrounding walls interconnected, will create a pillow of similar size and perimeter, to be inserted inside the interior underneath pocket of the bed/pad, to customize the plushness for additional comfort.

Abstract: A dog bed for facilitating the lounging and security of a dog of a known size. A resilient compressible fill material is contained within a shell material which defines the size and shape of the dog bed. A pouch is configured onto the shell material, the pouch having a size and opening matched to the known size of the dog such that the pouch and opening facilitate the dog being able to enter and reside within the pouch.

Abstract: A transport device structured to carry an animal includes a first component having a handle and a second component having a base and at least a first wall. The first component is structured to be located on the second component to form an enclosed region situated generally between the first and second components. The transport device also includes a cushion apparatus situated adjacent at least one of the base and the at least a first wall and a liquid resistance apparatus located on the second component and that is structured to resist penetration of a liquid from an interior region of the transport device to an exterior region of the transport device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a container for raising small animals, which can be manufactured easily and the packaged size of which can also be rendered small. The container for raising small animals includes peripheral walls 21 to 23 enclosing the periphery, and is provided with a hard synthetic resin base 2 having an opened upper end and a top cover 6 which is positioned on the base to cover an upper space of the base 2. The base 2 is formed by assembling at least two independent components.

Abstract: A pet shelter incorporating food and water stations with a roof hingedly attached to the main housing and secured in a closed position on one side of the housing by latches. When said latches are disconnected, the roof can be swung open for easy access to the interior. An optional heating element may be employed to prevent the water from freezing during cold weather.

Abstract: A pet training apparatus and waste receptacle that allows a pet to simulate urinating outdoors in an indoors environment. A base frame supports a grated cover on which a permeable sheet is positioned. As a pet urinates, the urine is passes through the permeable sheet and through a plurality of openings in the grated cover. The urine is then collected in a receptacle positioned below the base frame. The permeable sheet includes a plurality of synthetic fibers in order to give the appearance of natural grass. An enclosure can be attached to the base frame, such that the together the enclosure and base frame form a pet crate in which the pet can urinate. A bed can also be placed on the permeable sheet in order to differentiate a sanitary area for the pet to rest. A splash guard prevents urine from leaving the confines of the grated cover.

Abstract: A transport device structured to carry an animal includes a first component having a handle and a second component having a base and at least a first wall. The first component is structured to be located on the second component to form an enclosed region situated generally between the first and second components. The transport device also includes a cushion apparatus situated adjacent at least one of the base and the at least a first wall and a liquid resistance apparatus located on the second component and that is structured to resist penetration of a liquid from an interior region of the transport device to an exterior region of the transport device.

Abstract: An animal carrier for installation into an automotive seat is described. The animal carrier has a frame that is formed by the attachment of the bottom edge of a substantially vertical back panel to the back facing edge of a substantially horizontal floor panel, and the further attachment of a spine to both the top edge of the vertical back panel and the forward facing edge of the floor panel. The enclosure of the animal carrier can be formed by the attachment of two side panels, and optionally a front panel, to the frame. The animal carrier can be mounted onto an automotive seat by the passage of an installation belt though a belt path or channel formed through either the back or floor panel.

Abstract: An enclosure (1) for small animals, the enclosure comprising: an internal wall (17) that divides a space within the enclosure (1) into first (5) and second (7) regions, and a passageway (13) mounted in said internal wall (17) to extend between said regions (5, 7) so that an animal within the enclosure can pass between the first and second regions of the space; wherein the passageway (13) is movable relative to said internal wall (17) between a first operating mode in which an animal within the enclosure is able to pass between said regions and a second operating mode in which the animal is obstructed from passing between said regions.

Abstract: A paper-made composite pet house comprises a rigid bottom cardboard, at least one cardboard support wall connected to the rigid bottom cardboard, a cardboard cover, a top coupling wall and at least one viewing tower. The rigid bottom cardboard has a first coupling portion. The cardboard support wall has a second coupling portion connecting to the first coupling portion and a plurality of top coupling portions remote from the rigid bottom cardboard. The cardboard cover is remote from the rigid bottom cardboard and connected to the top coupling portions to form a mask cover. The top coupling wall and viewing tower are located on the cardboard cover. Thus the invention allows users to assemble by themselves and is flexible in shape. It also is eco-friendly, and can be assembled quickly and fabricated at low cost to provide improved practicality.

Abstract: A collapsible, mountable pet crate. A collapsible crate mountable to a wall such that the crate may be assembled for pet usage while mounted to the wall and collapsed into a compact package while mounted to the wall and not being used. A mounting bracket affixed to the wall receives a mounting rod (or mounting pins) integral with, or connected to, the crate to facilitate operation of the crate. The mounting bracket includes a first position for receipt of the mounting rod corresponding to the assembled or opened crate and a second position for receipt of the mounting rod corresponding to the collapsed or stowed crate. In another version, a pair of latches rotatably joined to a back wall for (i) joining the wall to the bottom tray in a collapsed configuration and (ii) securing the foldable cage to the back wall in an assembled configuration.

Abstract: An animal carrier for installation into an automotive seat is described. The animal carrier has a frame that is formed by the attachment of the bottom edge of a substantially vertical back panel to the back facing edge of a substantially horizontal floor panel, and the further attachment of a spine to both the top edge of the vertical back panel and the forward facing edge of the floor panel. The enclosure of the animal carrier can be formed by the attachment of two side panels, and optionally a front panel, to the frame. The animal carrier can be mounted onto an automotive seat by the passage of an installation belt though a belt path or channel formed through either the back or floor panel.

Abstract: A movable partition is usable with an animal kennel to change the size of the reposable region of the kennel within which an animal can be disposed during the animal's period of growth. The reposable region is situated between the kennel door and the movable partition. The movable partition is mountable to ventilation openings formed in the animal kennel and is movable among a variety of distances from the kennel door to change the size of the reposable region within the kennel in order to properly train the animal and to avoid the animal relieving itself within the kennel. The partition includes a barrier element and a number of mounting elements that are mountable to the ventilation openings of the kennel. The movable partition further includes a number of clip apparatuses that are cooperable with the mounting elements to retain the mounting elements mounted to the ventilation openings.

Abstract: Methods for transporting livestock and livestock feed in shipping containers and for separating the shipping containers into a livestock storage areas and feed storage areas for the measured distribution of feed throughout shipment.

Abstract: A pet crate broadly includes a crate housing. The crate housing includes first and second connector sections and a support wall extending between and interconnecting the sections. The connector sections and wall extend between opposite housing ends of the crate housing to cooperatively present an enclosed pet space. The crate housing presents a crate opening at a corresponding housing end. The crate opening permits pet ingress and egress relative to the enclosed pet space.

Abstract: An intelligent doghouse full-automatic processor includes a cage bracket module, and an automatic excrement treating device, a feeding module, a water feeding module, a snack feeding module, a disinfection and heat preservation device and a video/audio module which are arranged on the cage bracket module as well as an automatic door control module, a host computer control module, a network communication module, a background control service module, a terminal use program and the like. With the modules, an owner can remotely monitor an intelligent doghouse, perform video/audio conversation with a pet dog and control and manage the eating and drinking, defecation and entering and exiting cage of the pet dog, disinfection of the cage and temperature regulation of air inside the cage by a computer or a mobile phone through a network browser. Moreover, parameters of the intelligent doghouse can be set through network.

Abstract: Water distribution systems and methods for continuously supplying drinking water to one or more shipping containers holding livestock throughout the duration of a shipment.

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: The present invention relates to a mobile pet bed wherein the top and bottom units of the mobile pet bed are reversibly attached to each other. When the top unit is removed from the bottom unit the mobile pet bed functions similarly to a traditional pet bed. When the top unit is attached to the bottom unit the mobile pet bed functions as a pet carrier. Additionally, the top unit of the mobile pet bed has a door portion that can be opened and closed to permit pet ingress and egress as well as permitting easy loading of the mobile pet bed with the animal without necessitating the removal of the top unit from the bottom unit.