Abstract: A method and a system for growing plants on multilayer principle in mobile gutter farming is described, whereby, in the process of growing plants planted in cultivation gutters, said plants are conveyed in cultivation layers present on top of each other in a cultivation space in a longitudinal direction of the cultivation space in one or opposite directions. The cultivation gutters and the plants contained therein, are treated in the cultivation space by means of a processing arrangement in a cultivation layer-specific manner, whereby the cultivation gutters and the plants contained therein are first of all conveyed by motion elements in each cultivation layer of the cultivation space in the longitudinal direction of the cultivation space in opposite directions and are treated by processing elements in each cultivation layer of the cultivation space separately, in a manner substantially independent of the other cultivation layers.

Abstract: A pet liquid feeding appliance includes an appliance body and multiple feeding assemblies installed at an outer end of the appliance body. The appliance body defines a discharge port for use in conjunction with the feeding assembly, and is further provided with a feeding trough. The feeding assembly includes a fixing piece and a nipple installed at one end of the fixing piece. Both ends of the nipple are each provided with a clamping slot. The fixing piece is provided with a clamping column for use in cooperation with the nipple. The fixing piece and the nipple are detachably connected to each other. One end of the clamping column is provided with a hook, and one end of the fixing piece is provided with a liquid outlet. By providing multiple feeding assemblies, multiple pets can drink together at the same time.

Abstract: A bed assembly for pets includes a case and a fluid-filled bladder. The case defines an interior volume and has a top portion and a bottom portion opposite the top portion. The top portion includes a bed and a bolster extending from the bed around an outer periphery of the bed, and the bottom portion includes a shoulder strap and a securing mechanism configured to secure the bed in a stowed position. The fluid-filled bladder is disposed in the interior volume and is configured to be inflatable between an uninflated position and an inflated position. The fluid-filled bladder includes a bed bladder adjacent the bed of the case and a bolster bladder adjacent the bolster of the case.

Abstract: A diagnostic horseshoe combining a toe portion selected from a group of at least two toe portions, the selected toe portion including two toe joint ends; a lateral heel portion selected from a group of at least two lateral heel portions, the selected lateral heel portion including a point end and a heel joint end; and a medial heel portion selected from a group of at least two medial heel portions, the selected medial heel portion including a point end and a heel joint end, wherein an interlocking joint connects the heel joint end of the selected lateral heel portion to one of the two toe joint ends of the selected toe portion, and another interlocking joint connects the heel joint end of the selected medial heel portion to the other of the two toe joint ends of the selected toe portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for insertion into a pocket of a saddle pad of an Equine English saddle. The apparatus includes a plurality of flexible polycarbonate layers encapsulated within a protective polyvinyl chloride skin. The apparatus is positioned within the pocket, on each side of the saddle pad, preventing interference between the shoulder blades of the Equine and the points of the saddle tree during natural movement of the Equine.

Abstract: A first portion and a second portion of a decoy where the first portion is weighted or weightable and the second portion is buoyant. A housing attached to the first portion of the decoy by a hinge. An actuator combined to the housing engages the first portion of the decoy to selectively raise and lower the first portion of the decoy into the water.

Abstract: An improved lunging tool utilized to train animals, such as horses. The lunging tool includes a stiffening component inserted into an internal pocket of the body. The lunging tool is configured to attach to a harness or halter on one end and a lunging line or rope on the other end to enable a trainer to lead the animal by both pushing and pulling on the animal. The length of the stiffening component of the improved lunging tool prevents entanglement with the animal's legs if the trainer drops the improved lunging tool.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrified garbage container cover that destroys insects that may attempt to access, or escape from a garbage container. The electrified garbage container cover frame is configured to fit in the opening of a garbage container enclosing or sealing the interior of the garbage container with the lower edge of the electrified garbage container cover. The electrified garbage container cover frame supports a mesh frame portion between the upper and lower edges, which supports an electrified mesh. The electrified mesh is capable of electrifying insects destroying them upon contact. The electrified garbage container cover also has a fastening mechanism supported by the frame, which is configured to attach the electrified garbage container cover to a garbage container. The electrified garbage container cover also has a power source which is able to provide electricity to the electrified mesh, and is capable of being recharged.

Abstract: An exercise tool for small animals includes a rotating wheel 1 having an opening 1 formed on a front side, a wall surface portion 15 formed on a back side, and a through hole 13 formed in the wall surface portion 15; a bearing holder 2 inserted into the through hole 13 from the back side; a bearing 3 attached to this bearing holder 2; a cap member 4 coupled to the bearing holder 2 from the front side for securing the bearing holder 2 to the wall surface portion 15 of the rotating wheel 1; and a shaft member 5 attached to a stand 100. The shaft member 5 has a shaft 52 formed thereon to be press-fit and coupled to the bearing 3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a top-type cat dish, and more particularly to, top-type cat dish in which a top part provided in a bowl part allows the cat to eat food by inclining the cat dish according to a cat's body structure, a support part having an angle provided at an edge minimizes shaking, and an uneven portion formed inside the bowl prevents food from slipping so that the cat may comfortably eat food.

Abstract: A feeder includes a base portion defining an internal storage chamber and having at least one opening, a tubular insert configured to be positioned within the opening and attachable to the base portion, the insert including a sealing system and defining a through passage, the sealing system configured to seal the internal storage chamber, a lid configured to attach to the insert so to prevent passage through the through passage, and a bowl configured to be disposed within the insert.

Abstract: The fish-holding apparatus is a stick device which may be used to take pictures of fish. The device may be attached to any boat that has a pedestal hole to secure the device. In addition, the device may be held in hand by a user, with a fish positioned at one end of the device, so as to allow taking of a picture of the fish itself or of a group picture together with the fish. Further, the apparatus includes additional support members for better stability and gripping elements for improved ease of use. Additionally, the fish-holding apparatus has access for installing a variety of attachable links, to which a wide variety for fish-grips and/or hanging scales may be attached to. The fish-holding apparatus provides a cost-effective, portable, and easy-to-use device for taking pictures of fish.

Abstract: An identification tag made from a flexible, durable material, and in a substantially flat, preferably symmetrical shape, and with a front side having a substantially flat surface, and a back side having a substantially flat surface, and a mount extending outward from the back surface and extending partially along the horizontal axis, equidistant from the vertical center. Disposed on the back surface under the mount is a recess extending below the surface, and substantially occupying the same surface area as the area covered by the mount. A ring can pass through the mount so that the ring can be mounted parallel to the surface of the tag. Alternatively, a ring with a tab can be passed through the mount wherein said tab can interlock within the recess under the mount, permitting the ring to be maintained in a supportive position relative to the tag.

Abstract: The modular planter assembly incorporates a pedestal structure, a stanchion structure, and a plurality of planting trays. The pedestal structure and the stanchion structure elevate each of the plurality of planting trays such that elevation of any initial planting tray selected from the plurality of planting trays differs from the elevation of any subsequent planting tray selected from the plurality of planting trays. The modular planter assembly is a modular structure. By modular structure is meant that: a) any initially selected planting tray can be substituted for any subsequently selected planting tray; and, b) the number of planting trays contained in the plurality of planting trays is adjustable. The modular planter assembly is a rotating structure. By rotating structure is meant that the cant between the center axis of any initially selected planting tray and the center axis of any subsequently selected planting tray is adjustable.

Abstract: A water nipple controlled by the animal has a valve seat inside a housing. The valve member has an elongate valve shaft providing a forward end at the circular discharge mouth for operation by the animal. A resilient body on the valve member defines a convoluted or serpentine water flow path for flow of water along the flow path through the housing with the flow path defining a rate of flow of the water. A resilient ring is mounted on the valve shaft spaced the valve seat and the forward end with an outside edge of the resilient ring adjacent to and spaced from the inside surface of the housing so as to define an annular channel therebetween through which the water passes so that the resilient ring restricts direct flow of water from the valve seat to the discharge mouth to prevent excess squirting of the water.

Abstract: In one aspect, an exterior lighting insect zapper includes a photosensor configured to sense an amount of light for turning on or off an exterior light and an insect zapper coupled to the photosensor. The exterior lighting insect zapper also includes a twist-lock plug compatible with a receptacle of an exterior light for a photosensor unit plug, such that the exterior lighting insect zapper can replace existing photosensors of exterior light fixtures.

Abstract: A snap type rodent trap with remote notification capability is provided. The trap includes a non-conductive base, conductive bail and trigger components, and an electronic PCB assembly mounted on the trap base. According to a first embodiment, the base is wood and the PCB assembly is selectively coated or printed with a layer of a flexible conductive material that contacts bail and trigger wire components mounted on the upper surface of the trap base as well as a conductive strip positioned to be contacted by the bail when the trap is tripped and empty. According to a second embodiment, the base is molded plastic. The PCB assembly in both embodiments is configured to detect and provide remote notification of trap states using the bail as an antenna. A method of retrofitting a snap type trap with an electronics monitoring system is also provided.

Abstract: A protective cover system for protecting produce growing on trees and plants includes a hollow, protective cover having an end wall and a sidewall defining a partially enclosed interior space. The device includes an opening that allows the produce item to be received and secured within the interior space. The sidewall includes one or more elongated slots for securing the device on tree branches and plant vines and the produce item within the interior space. An optional installation kit may be provided including a pole adapter having a socket that receives an optional pole. The pole adapter is inserted into a cavity formed in a pole adapter receptacle on the device when placing the device on fruits on trees. The pole and pole adapter are used to facilitate placement of the device on fruits on trees from ground level.

Abstract: A cage assembly can have at least one enclosure. Each enclosure can have a floor defining a floor area having a major dimension and a cover having a bottom surface. A spacing between the bottom surface of the cover and the floor can define a cage height. At least one sidewall can extend between the floor and the cover. A ratio of the cage height to the major dimension of the floor area of each enclosure of the at least one enclosure can be at least 0.70.

Abstract: A method for producing a straw mat in a living space for livestock, in particular for sows and/or fattening pigs and/or piglets, confined in a straw pen, is disclosed. The method comprises the step of automatically and initially spreading straw, such as defibrated straw, into the living space up to a substantially uniform thickness (d) of the straw mat. Also disclosed is a straw pen and pen building in accordance with the disclosed method.