Abstract: A new fecal matter scooper for pets is described. The fecal matter scooper includes a frame having a first end portion and a second end portion, a pair of actuating scoop jaws driven by a motor disposed on the first end portion of the frame, a handle disposed on the second end portion of the frame including a switch, the pair of scoop jaws configured to be actuated from an open position to a closed position by the switch, a bag including a pair of slots on an openable and closable end portion of the bag, each slot receiving one of the scoop jaws therethrough.

Abstract: An apparatus used with a sleeve style receptacle to make an animal waste bag holder apparatus. The apparatus includes a cylindrical sleeve, a holder configured to temporarily hold a plastic bag inside the sleeve that includes a bolt that extends through a hole formed on the sleeve, a lock washer that attaches to the shaft to hold the shaft inside the side hole, a flange nut with internal threads that selectively attaches to the end of the shaft configured to press against the outside surface of the cylindrical sleeve. During use, a bag is inserted into the sleeve so the top edge of the bag fold over the sleeve and positioned adjacent to the hole. When the flange nut is tightened on the shaft, it eventually presses against the portion of the bag adjacent to the side hole. When further tightened, the flange nut pulls the portion of the bag around the shaft causing it to tighten around the sleeve.

Abstract: A disc retriever includes an extendable, telescoping pole and a rigid hook configured to interface with various types of disc golf discs and secure a disc within the retriever by reaching across and/or under the disc, receiving the disc into an opening of the hook, and retaining the disc golf disc within the opening of the hook by at least one of gravity, pressure, and/or friction while the pole is pulled and/or manipulated by a user to retrieve the disc golf disc from the unreachable area.

Abstract: A system for grasping an object comprises a telescoping rod comprising a plurality of telescoping sections slidably connected to and lockable relative to each other, a handling portion located at one end of the telescoping rod, and a grasping portion located at an opposite end of the telescoping rod, the grasping portion comprising a movable portion having an ungrasped position and a grasped position, wherein the grasping portion is connected to the handling portion and the handling portion is configured to move the movable portion of the grasping portion from the ungrasped position to the grasped position.

Abstract: A force transfer harness that utilizes the harness structure to redirect the handler's forces through the harness structure and into the underlying ground is provided. The harness creates a moving support for a handler. Through the act of the dog sitting, the associated dog and handler cause a change in the orientation of the harness legs, both fixed and moveable, and cause the moveable legs to be brought into an angular relationship with the fixed legs that allows the harness to form a support structure. After the dog sits, the harness legs are brought in contact with the ground, whereas previously they were hovering above the ground in a ready orientation. As a result, the dog's act of sitting enables the human to transfer his or her weight through the harness and into the ground.

Abstract: A system for grasping an object comprises a telescoping rod comprising a plurality of telescoping sections slidably connected to and lockable relative to each other, a handling portion located at one end of the telescoping rod, and a grasping portion located at an opposite end of the telescoping rod, the grasping portion comprising a movable portion having an ungrasped position and a grasped position, wherein the grasping portion is connected to the handling portion and the handling portion is configured to move the movable portion of the grasping portion from the ungrasped position to the grasped position.

Abstract: An animal control pole has a first end adapted to be held by a user, and a second end adapted to ensnare and assist in the control of an animal. The pole has an axial bore extending therethrough and a cable that extends through the axial bore and extends from each end of the pole. A retaining element is located at the second end of the pole and retains the free end of the cable that extends from the second end, so as to form a closed animal engageable adjustable loop. The animal control pole includes dual release mechanisms. A first release mechanism releases the free end of the cable that extends through the second end of the pole. A second release mechanism forces an additional length of cable through the axial bore of the second end and thereby increases the size of the loop.

Abstract: An animal restraining device and method provide dual capability for restraining an animal and administering medications. A first embodiment provides an administration tube connected to a body with handles which can be grasped by user to position the device either for restraining or administering medications. A second embodiment is a continuous hook-shaped member having a hollow passageway in order to introduce medications. The second embodiment is reversible to place either end of the device in the animal's mouth for restraining or administering medications, depending upon the size of the particular animal. The method of restraint includes positioning the device in the animal's mouth and applying a force to elicit a natural response by the animal which causes the animal to pause or remain motionless for a period of time while a caregiver may treat or examine the animal.

Abstract: A semi-rigid animal head enclosure with a handle effective in muzzling and controlling a fractious animal using a lead passing through a portion of the enclosure and secured thereto or in corporation with a special capture stick having a lead forming a loop secured to the enclosure, one end of the stick and loop passing through the head enclosure and encircling the neck of an animal the stick having a method for releasing the lead from the capture stick, removing the stick from enclosure allows the lead to be secured to the head enclosure thus maintaining the enclosure over the head of the animal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods to move animals.

Abstract: A pinning system includes one or more pinning devices. A first elongated bar wherein one end of the first bar is for handling by an operator. The other end of the bar is for engagement of an individual. A head is located towards the end of the bar for engagement with the individual. In one pinning device, the head includes a hook, and the hook includes an elongated member for attachment to the first bar at a free end. The elongated member and free end are separated by a midsection such that the hook defines a substantially U-shaped member. In a second pinning device, an elongated bar includes a head located towards the end of the second bar for engagement with an individual. A mounting between the head and the end of the second bar permits the head to rotate relative to the bar. The head includes a relatively flat pad, and the pad is for engagement with the body of an individual.

Abstract: A lightweight snake hook includes a hook portion attached to a distal end of a shaft portion. The shaft portion can be a hollow rod of aluminum or fiberglass, and an end of the hook portion can be attached to the hollow end with an epoxy. The hook portion has a profile, such as U-shaped, “recurve,” S-shaped, or rectilinear whereby the profile is substantially congruent with the snake, for supporting the snake. The hook portion is formed from a substantially cylindrical rod of polycarbonate or like material bent into the profile and having a thermal conductivity less than about 4 W/(m·K). The polycarbonate hook portion is lightweight and strong and allows a handler to use the hook on long shafts and with large bodied snakes. Furthermore, the hook portion has a diameter providing a broad base or resting area for the snake. For example, the broad base is beneficial for snakes having delicate ribs, such as the Gaboon Viper.

Abstract: A handheld device for incapacitating dangerous suspects without endangering nearby civilians. The user holds the handgrip which has a trigger connected to a source of thrust, such as an air cartridge. When the user pulls the trigger, the air cartridge is fired and extends a shaft outwards, which has an end piece at the other end for catching suspects. The end piece unfolds into a flat surface and has needles with retractable barbs attached to the flat surface. These retractable barbs engage the suspect and incapacitate him. A cam inside of the end piece can be operated to retract the barbs and release the suspect.

Abstract: A device useful as a nightstick includes a generally linear long member and an attached short member. The short member can be curved or otherwise disposed so as to define a slot with a single open end. The device includes a handcuff clasp for closing the open end and to thereby define an enclosed portion of the slot between the long member and the short member. The handcuff clasp is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A trigger is provided proximate to the attachment point between the long member and the short member. Power means are also provided for closing the slot by rapidly moving the handcuff clasp to the closed position.

Abstract: A heeler rope having a shortened length such that dallying is not required to remove slack from the heeler rope after roping a steer's hind legs. The heeler rope also has a braided portion that facilitates attaching the heeler rope to a hector on a roper's saddle.

Abstract: A simple, strong handle for use as a grip for holding articles is disclosed comprising a carabiner-like snap hook provided with a gripping surface of the proper size and shape to be comfortably held by a human hand. The snap hook has a generally C-shaped back portion on which the gripping surface is disposed, and a gate selectively attached to the back portion, forming a closed loop. Articles such as shopping bags and animal leashes received by the snap hook and secured by the gate may be held comfortably by the grip. The snap hook may be made of a variety of materials and shapes depending on the application and requirements of the user.

Abstract: A dog guide harness has, a harness frame and a handle assembly with a self-locking linking member to enable the handle assembly to be rigidly and rotatably connected to the harness frame so the handle assembly selectively can be positioned either transverse or parallel to the longitudinal line of the harness frame. The self-locking linking member includes, a tubular socket or joint, an elongated rod slidably mounted therein and a resilient member to normally maintain these elements in the engaged position. The inner wall on the tubular socket or joint has a predetermined geometric shape and a matching geometric shaped section on the elongated rod can be manually moved into and out of engagement with each other for positioning and repositioning the handle assembly. A safety assembly is provided to prevent inadvertent or accidental separation of these elements from each other.

Abstract: A turtle harvesting tool for locating and retrieving turtles from marshes. The turtle harvesting tool includes a rod having a first end and a second end. The first end is generally pointed. The rod has an arc therein such that a hook is defined. The arc is located nearer the second end than the first end. The rod has a break therein generally located between the first and second ends such that a first portion and a second portion of the rod are defined. A coupling member removably engages an end of the first portion to an end of the second portion.

Abstract: An animal leg catching device for catching an animal by the leg in a safe manner without injury to the leg of the animal. The animal leg catching device includes a pole and first and second U-shaped members. The free end of a first arm portion of the first U-shaped member is inserted into a distal end of the pole. A first arm portion of the second U-shaped member is rotatably coupled to a second arm portion of the first U-shaped member at a point on the first arm portion of the second U-shaped member adjacent the cross portion of the second U-shaped member. The ends of a resiliently elastic strap are coupled to the first arm portion of the first U-shaped member such that the elastic strap forms a generally U-shaped loop. One end of a flexible cable is coupled to the elastic strap at the loop of the elastic strap.

Abstract: A device for capture and retention of various animals such as calves, pigs and the like for branding, castration or the like consisting of a formed, open and openable, resilient hooking end of a size to allow positioning about the rear leg of an animal and a rod of an extensible length to allow for manual use.

Abstract: A passive control tool (8) is disclosed that has a ball (10), a handle (12) connected to the ball, and an arm (14) connected to the handle. The passive control tool has a weapon trap (16) connected to the handle and a striking base (18) connected to the weapon trap. The weapon trap and striking base comprise the body (19) of the passive control tool. The passive control tool has a pocket (20) connected to the striking base, an arm trap (22) connected to the pocket and a hook (24) connected to the arm trap.