Abstract: Pet nail caps cover pets' nails to prevent scratches on surfaces (e.g., hardwood and tiled flooring) and avoid injuries to themselves and others (e.g., pets' eyes and ears, human extremities) while not compromising pet's mobility but rather improving it. The treads on the caps' tips increase the coefficient of friction between the caps (i.e., individual pet's nails) and the hard-surface flooring improving traction and overall pet's mobility. Internal spirals allow the caps to twist onto pets' nails and stay securely attached. A rubber-like material of construction (e.g., thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic polyurethane) provides for cap's flexibility and durability.

Abstract: An animal toenail device having an inner space for receiving a toenail of an animal, the inner space formed by a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall and a bottom wall. The device comprises a first side wall disposed along a first lateral side of the device, a second side wall disposed along a second lateral side of the device, a front wall disposed at a front end of the device and configured to connect the first side wall and the second side wall at the front end of the device, a bottom wall disposed on a bottom side of the device and configured to connect the first side wall and the second side wall at the bottom end of the device, the bottom wall comprising a flat contact surface.

Abstract: An animal toenail grip designed and configured to provide an animal with traction on slippery and/or hard surfaces. The toenail grip includes a tubular member removably securable via frictional interference to the nail of the animal. The tubular member is constructed of a flexible, returnably-resilient material having superior non-slip or gripping characteristics. The toenail grip enhances proprioception in animals having certain neurological deficits and yields long term improvement in gait and stance on hard-surface flooring.

Abstract: Horn wraps are disclosed for protecting the horns and head of a steer, e.g., during team roping. The horn wraps can be easily and safely applied to a steer, can be left on the steer for an extended period of time, and have a relatively long use life due to the replaceability and interchangeability of the parts of the horn wrap. In some implementations, the horn wraps are attached to the steer using an attachment system that includes replaceable closures having hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: Horn wraps are disclosed for protecting the horns and head of a steer, e.g., during team roping. The horn wraps can be easily and safely applied to a steer, can be left on the steer for an extended period of time, and have a relatively long use life due to the replaceability and interchangeability of the parts of the horn wrap. In some implementations, the horn wraps are attached to the steer using an attachment system that includes replaceable closures having hook and loop fasteners.

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: A method of using signage on a horned bovine while the bovine is engaged in a display activity is disclosed. The method can include disposing a sleeve on a horn of the bovine, the sleeve having an image disposed on an exterior surface of the sleeve that conveys information to a viewer, and causing the bovine to engage in the display activity. The sleeve can include a tube having a first end with a first diameter and a second end with a second diameter, the first end and the second end being open to allow a tip of a bovine horn to pass through. The tube can fit over at least a portion of the horn and can include an elastic material to cause the tube to contract about the portion of the horn. The tube can be a continuous tubular surface or a sheet formable into the tube.

Abstract: An article of animal apparel for “Cat Paw Mittens to Prevent Scratching During Bathtime” with a one piece mitten comprised flexible, cotton like, porous material, shaped to fit over each cat paw, front and rear with one user friendly design, a variable piece of dense reinforcement material affixed inside the mitten about the claw area for puncture resistance, an elastic, rubber band, or other expandable seam at the top of the mitten that when stretched open provides an opening for paw insertion, and when released provides instant closure or security, and a variable piece of material(s) on the bottom of the mitten that when wet becomes slippery taking away the cats ability to grip and execute a flee attempt giving the human control of the cat during bathtime. A preferred embodiment that maximizes fur exposure for the purpose of bathing while providing human protection from painful scratches during bathtime.

Abstract: A new and improved animal toenail sheath or cap, a method for its manufacture and various methods for securing said cap to an animal's toenail. The improved toenail cap utilizes a double dip polymeric manufacturing process to produce a layered cap, each layer being capable of having a different durometer, thickness or color than that of the adjacent layer. The cap may also contain a series of internal cleats to help secure the cap to the animal's toenail. Various adhesive methods, some of which are included in the manufacturing process, are also disclosed for adhering the nail cap to the animal's toenail.

Abstract: An improved head and horn protector having a unitary left side head pad and left rear horn pad as well as a unitary right side head pad and right rear horn pad. A left bridging pad has a left bridging pad linear segment of protective material attached to the pad, with a first end connected to the left rear horn pad near an inner edge of the left rear horn pad and a second end preferably attached only to a rear end of the left bridging pad. A right bridging pad is constructed similarly. On each rear horn pad a looped keeper is preferably attached to and angled across each rear horn pad in order to facilitate maintaining a desired length of the bridging pad within such looped keeper. And the lower portion of each horn pad linear segment is used to protect side head pad linear segments and guides.

Abstract: The newborn bovine ear protector is protective apparel made of weather resistant, moisture resistant, man-made material, having openings for eyes and mouth, which fits securely onto and around the snout of the animal from nose toward neck over top of head, and ears. Its purpose is to protect the newborn bovine from frost-bite or freezing of its ears, a problem that can result in loss of market value. It is held in place: (A) by way of re-sealable closure strips, which fasten across the back of the neck of the animal enclosing a section of the material and (B) by the conformity of the apparel to the head and snout of the animal. It can be humanly removed by physically disengaging the closure and guiding the apparel back across the snout toward the nose of the animal.

Abstract: An improved animal toenail covering sheath having an internal and external claw shape and a method of manufacturing same. The covering including methods for securing the encircling sheath to an animal's claw. The improved covering utilizes an injection molding manufacturing process to produce a toenail encircling sheath having a thick lower portion and a thin upper portion. The sheath further includes textured interior cavity walls and pivotal upper portion sidewall for ease of applying an adhesive and application of the sheath to an animal's claws. Various adhesive application methods are also disclosed for affixing the nail cap to the animal's claws.

Abstract: A pet toe nail cover is provided with a predetermined quantity of liquid adhesive that is stored at the tip end of the cover. The liquid adhesive is covered by a frangible seal which can be penetrated by the animal toe nail when the cover is fitted on the toe nail. The adhesive is released and cures in place, firmly attaching the cover to the toe nail. In alternative embodiments, the cover can be provided with a reservoir end covered by an airtight seal or the adhesive can be provided in a capsule or globule that is stored in the cover and penetrated when the cover is applied to a toe nail.

Abstract: A pet nail cover has a sack portion that is shaped and dimensioned so as to cover at least the main toe and nail of the animal and extends into a groove between the toe's small flesh pad and a large flesh pad on the bottom of the animal's foot, thereby leaving the large flesh pad exposed, allowing for the animal's traction, mobility and comfort. The pet nail cover eliminates scratches on wooden floor surfaces made by a pet's nails, scratching or scarring on the eyes and ears of the animal, and allows the animal to run with traction and mobility on indoor floor surfaces without slipping. It is attached to the animal with a fastener portion secured around the ankle portion of the animal's leg. It may also have ventilation holes in the nail cover surface for comfort.

Abstract: A pet toe nail cover is provided with a predetermined quantity of liquid adhesive that is stored at the tip end of the cover. The liquid adhesive is covered by a frangible seal which can be penetrated by the animal toe nail when the cover is fitted on the toe nail. The adhesive is released and cures in place, firmly attaching the cover to the toe nail. In alternative embodiments, the cover can be provided with a reservoir end covered by an airtight seal or the adhesive can be provided in a capsule or globule that is stored in the cover and penetrated when the cover is applied to a toe nail.

Abstract: A mit designed to contemporaneously retrieve and store waste debris for ultimate disposal. The mit is divided into a hand portion and a heel portion that are integrated along a flared portion. The hand portion consists of finger sections that correspond to each of the finger tips of a hand. The hand portion flares inwardly toward the heel portion which then flares outwardly, in a direction opposite the finger sections, to terminate in a base. The mit is used to collect or retrieve waste debris and is then reversed into a tieable bag to secure the waste debris for ultimate disposal. Located at the base are two ties to secure the waste debris within the resulting bag that is formed from the reversibility of the mit.

Abstract: A spur-shrouding device with a spur cover forming a spur-receiving cavity and a retaining strap preferably integrally-formed therewith, and characterized by a penetration-resistant member secured adjacent to the cavity to prevent the spur from rupturing the spur cover. The spur cover and penetration-resistant member are preferably of first and second elastomeric materials, respectively, the second having a greater hardness than the first. The penetration-resistant member, which is preferably configured to secure its position, to fully protect the spur cover and to facilitate spur-cover molding, is preferably pre-formed and the spur cover is molded around the penetration-resistant member such that it forms the closed end of the cavity.

Abstract: A dew claw protective cover for wrapping around the leg of an animal, in particular a cow, to cover the dew claw on the leg of the animal. The protective cover includes a flexible panel having a pair of end regions and a middle region interposed between the end regions of the panel. The middle region has a bubble extending outwardly from the exterior surface of the panel such that the bubble defines an arcuate recess in the interior surface of the panel adapted for receiving therein a dew claw of the animal when the panel is wrapped around the leg of the animal.

Abstract: A device for shrouding the spur of a fowl includes a spur cover having an outer surface. In the improvement, such outer surface is seam-free. The cover is made of molded material which is homogeneous between the wall of the spur-receiving cavity and the cover outer surface. A highly preferred device has a generally cylindrical cover and cylindrical spur-receiving cavity and the cover and attaching straps are integrally molded as a unitary structure.

Abstract: A head and horn protector for steers including side head pads to protect the sides of a steer's head while the steer is being roped and pads that will surround and close tightly around the base of the horns of a steer to protect the horns and adjacent head area against abrasion and other injury as the animal is roped.