Weird Patent of the Day
Bird diaper
A diaper for an uncaged pet bird, with an enclosed pouch for receiving and containing excrement and openings for the bird's wings and tail. Elastic straps and hook-and-loop fasteners secure it without restricting movement. It is made of a stretchable, lightweight material such as spandex.
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office, www.uspto.gov. Official PDF: USPTO patent PDF. Also at Google Patents. The drawing on this page is a reduced copy of the official figure; see the original drawing.