ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,457,996, issued on Nov. 4.

"Pet collar with potty-sensing capability" was invented by Jerry Cavette (Flint, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The pet collar with potty-sensing capability is adapted for use by a companion animal. The pet collar with potty-sensing capability is worn by the companion animal. The pet collar with potty-sensing capability detects the heart rate of the companion animal. The pet collar with potty-sensing capability detects the electric activity of the nervous system associated with the detrusor muscle of the companion animal. The pet collar with potty-sensing capability identifies known correlations between: a...