Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body including a rotational molded wall formed from a plastic material. The kennel body defines an interior space shaped to accommodate one or more animals, and defines a door opening shaped to allow the animal to enter and exit the kennel body. A hoop-shaped door frame is disposed on the kennel body proximate the door opening. A door is disposed on the door frame, and the door is pivotally moveable relative to the door frame between an open position and a closed position. A latch is disposed on the door. The enclosure includes first, second, third and fourth feet protruding downwardly from the bottom of the kennel body. In some embodiments, each foot is a separate component installed on the kennel body.

Abstract: Compositions and heterodissemination methods for controlling unwanted target insect populations are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the target insects are mosquitos or house flies and the heterospecific insects are non-biting midges and soldier flies respectively.

Abstract: Provided herein is an angling apparatus to identify angling events. The apparatus includes an angling event sensing device with at least one sensor, a processor to identify an angling event based on data from the sensor, and an input device to allow a user to enter data related to the angling event.

Abstract: A plant cage includes an annular base configured to surround a portion of a plant. The base includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced stake openings formed therethrough. Each of the stake openings is inclined relative to a central axis of the base. The base is formed from a first segment releasably coupled to a second segment. The plant cage further includes a plurality of stakes. Each of the stakes is configured to extend through one of the stake openings formed in the base. A first portion of each of the stakes is received in the ground and a second portion of each of the stakes extends away from the ground into a substantially conical shape.

Abstract: A milking robot for automated milking of milking animals, comprising a cylinder supporting movement of at least one movable component. The cylinder has a wall with a ventilation opening and a cylinder rod which can move in and out of the cylinder. The cylinder wall surrounds at least one variable volume part for movement of the cylinder rod. The opening configures the cylinder to remain in virtual pressure equilibrium with an environment. A gas capture device is connected which has a variable volume and which together with the variable volume part, forms an air-tight gas volume. Thus the variable volume part is kept at almost ambient pressure, so that no unnecessary counter-pressure occurs in the cylinder, during extension and retraction of the cylinder rod. Also less to no exchange of gas and dirt with the environment can take place for longer life and better reliability of the cylinder.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the airborne dissemination and implantation of seeds utilizing an aerodynamic seed delivery apparatus with built-in nutrients, anti-pest, and anti-fungal properties that can be disseminated rapidly from an airborne platform. The velocity of impact and depth of penetration into specific soil types by the delivery apparatus can be controlled up to a terminal velocity kinetic energy by exploiting a specified drag coefficient, mass, and altitude of release. The seeds are delivered and imbedded into the soil at the optimal depth and orientation to maximize germination rates, since seed orientation has a pronounced effect on germination and sprout mortality rates. Flight paths for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) utilized for dissemination can be automated to adjust coordinates based on wind vectors, terrain elevation data, and soil permeability data to efficiently achieve a desired penetration depth across a specified geographic area.

Abstract: A method for promoting growth and bioactive substances of Crepidiastrum denticulatum including performing a stress treatment on Crepidiastrum denticulatum during cultivation thereof, in which the stress treatment includes at least of applying visible light, drying, exposing to low temperature, irradiating ultraviolet rays, and applying a chemical elicitor.

Abstract: A flowering plant growing system utilizes a flowering plant growth assembly that enables the limbs of a flowering plant to be retained and supported along a bud platform to spread the growth out in a planar configuration. This type of growth arrangement may stimulate the plant to produce buds that are distributed across the bud platform and may grow up from the bud platform toward a cover. The height of the bud platform and cover may be adjustable as they are secured to vertical supports by retainers.

Abstract: The livestock halter may comprise a headstall, a noseband, a throatlatch, a connecting strap, a left cheekpiece, a right cheekpiece, coupled via a plurality of connecting rings to form headgear adapted to be worn by livestock. As non-limiting examples, the livestock may be equines or camelids. The headstall may be adapted to be detachable at one end for donning the halter such that the headstall is not forced over ears of the livestock. A crown buckle for adjusting the fit of the headstall may be located on the right side of the halter such the crown buckle does not interfere with the operation of a closure snap. A tie ring for connecting a lead rope may be a tie-down ring instead of a traditional ring and triangle for increased strength and easier sliding.

Abstract: A stackable growth media filled porous fabric block-shaped container includes either an internal seed carrier to facilitate the growth of various plants from within the block, or an outer three-dimensional open structure media retention sleeve to support external growth of vegetation via hydromulching into the sleeve. A plurality of the containers may be stacked or laid side by side to create a vegetated retaining wall or a vegetated slope facing. The porous fabric block-shaped containers are filled with growth medium that encourages plant growth, while allowing proper drainage and moisture retention. The seed carrier is a degradable or porous material coated with or supporting seeds and other amendments which facilitate plant growth. The open structure media retention sleeve includes loops of filaments to increase friction between blocks and to hold hydromulch on exposed surfaces.

Abstract: An automated medication dispensing system includes a lightning sensor configured to detect an electromagnetic signature of a lightning strike and a dispenser bank configured to store and dispense a medication for a pet. A user interface is configured to input one or more dispensing parameters for dispensing the medication stored in the dispenser bank. A microcontroller is in signal communication with the lightning sensor, the dispenser bank, and the user interface. The microcontroller is configured to generate a dispensing signal for opening the dispenser bank based on data received from the lightning sensor and the user interface. The dispenser bank is configured to dispense the medication once receives the dispensing signal from the microcontroller.

Abstract: A bit for horses comprising a central element, suitable for being inserted into a horse's mouth, and a pair of side rings, each side ring being connected to a respective end of the central element for connecting to the reins is provided. The central element is made of a plastic material and the ends of the central element are overmolded on coupling portions of the respective side rings.

Abstract: An Electric clip receiver that is attached to an outrigger. The electric clip receiver comprises of a housing that is configured to attach to either to a shock cord clip or to a fixed mount on a boat via a mounting bracket that is attached to the housing. An electric motor that has a gear that is powered by a battery source that is housed within the housing. a pulley that is attached to the housing and an outrigger line that is looped on the pulley that is configured to be connected to the outrigger. An outrigger release clip that is attached to the outrigger line at a specific location. A microchip that is programmed to control the electric motor's forward and reverse function that is housed within the housing. And, a switch that controls the microchip's control of the electric motor.

Abstract: The combination of a repellent agent or an attractant agent with a wavelength-specific visual cue agent has been found to produce an unexpected and synergistic effect of increased repellency or attraction in dichromatic animals who are not maximally sensitive to the wavelength of the repellent or attractant agent. The method of the invention may be used to repel dichromatic-animal pests; or to prevent or minimize monetary damage, particularly to agricultural products, natural resources or private property. The method of the invention may also be used to attract dichromatic animals for the purpose of agricultural production, recreational opportunities (e.g., wild-rodent feeders), or the effective administration of target-animal pharmaceuticals or mitigation techniques.

Abstract: A feed control system, a feeding system and a method for feeding animals comprises an autonomous feed displacer which displaces animal feed and subsequently measures the height of the displaced animal feed using a feed level meter. Since the displaced, pushed back animal feed results in heaps of surprisingly constant shape, it is possible to obtain a reliable indication of the quantity using only the feed level.

Abstract: An assisted guidance region has a plurality of zones, each with an associated set of characteristics used to provide behavioral guidance to an animal. Behavioral guidance is extended to a wayward dog who has moved outside of the assisted guidance region by providing stimuli to shepherd the dog back into a safe zone. Positive stimuli are provided when the dog is moving in a direction back towards the safe zone, by providing a safe zone or similar stimulus. Movement away from the safe zone will trigger the unit to deliver a non-aversive second alert zone stimulus. Movement that isn't getting closer or further away triggers a first alert zone stimulus. Calculation of relative movement direction with regard to the safe zone is preferably based upon a comparison of sequential data table position displacements from an approximate center of the safe zone or from a manually selected location.

Abstract: A flapping wing water fowl or migratory bird decoy set is disclosed. The decoy set includes a decoy and a mounting base. The decoy includes a body, a pair of wings, a motor assembly, a battery, and a waterproof control module. An exemplary bird is a goose. The body is constructed of a predetermined plastic material with hyper-realistic exterior ornamentation, and is arranged in a predetermined orientation to simulate a goose. The decoy has a pair of flappable decoy wings connected to the decoy body, the decoy wing being constructed and arranged to simulate the wing of a waterfowl or migratory bird. The control and power module is plug and play software controllable. The decoy is mountable on a male type member post via a female type receptacle on the decoy body. The decoy has a biased stabilizer cord that also mimics the legs of the waterfowl or migratory bird. The motor is mechanically coupled to the wings via a belt drive arrangement which yields a quiet decoy.

Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow module rotatably mounted within the grow chamber and defining a plurality of apertures for receiving a plurality of plant pods. A pollen pod is mounted to the grow module in one of the apertures and contains pollen for pollinating the plant pods to facilitate plant growth. A pollen ejection device, which may be a pressurized air nozzle or a protruding member for puncturing the pollen pod, is fixed to the liner or otherwise stationary relative to the pollen pod and is configured for engaging the pollen pod when the grow module rotates the pollen pod past the pollen ejection device to discharge and disperse pollen onto the plant pods.

Abstract: The disclosure of the present invention relates to a HORSE BRIDLE BIT or more specifically to a horse bridle bit where the purchase portion of the side shank includes an articulated headstall ring and an articulated curb chain ring allowing the side shank to conform to the side of the horse's cheek or jaw. A less intrusive bit allows for improved rider control and a more comfortable and predicable horse.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide an aviary, a walkway for an aviary, and a walkway system for an aviary. The walkway includes a ramp and at least one support disposed below the ramp.