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Weird Patent of the Day

Bird diaper

Official drawing from US 5,934,226, Bird diaper

US 5,934,226 · August 10, 1999

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.