Abstract: The device for folding the working tool of an agricultural machine, specifically a device for folding the working tool (1) of an agricultural machine and protecting the working tool from over-strain, mounted on the frame (7) of the agricultural machine where the working tool (1) is swivel-mounted with its back against the overloading force, which creates at least one swivel mounted protection from over-strain device (2), when on the working tool (1) the upper pivoting part (5) and the lower pivoting part (6) are mounted and, on the frame (7) are mounted the upper pivoting part (8) and the lower pivoting part (9), where the upper pivoting part (5) of the working tool (1) is, by a drawbar (3), connected to the lower pivoting part (9) of the frame (7) and the lower pivoting part (6) of the working tool (1) is, by a second drawbar (4) connected to the upper pivoting part (8) of the frame (7).

Abstract: A lawn-mowing vehicle is provided in which a facing-the-ground surface of a lawn-mowing unit can manually be shifted. The lawn-mowing units of the lawn-mowing vehicle can be rotated. There is provided a first connection mechanism that connects each of the lawn-mowing units to the arm, in such a way that the lawn-mowing units can be shifted by rotation between their work positions and the biased side positions that are biased toward the sides of the carriage. There is provided a second connection mechanism that connects each of the lawn-mowing units to the first connection mechanism so as to be rotatable, in such a way that the lawn-mowing units placed at the biased side positions can be shifted from a facing-the-ground posture to an outward posture.

Abstract: A harvesting header for use with a crop harvesting machine has a feederhouse interface and a header frame providing structural support for the harvesting header. A pivotable connection between the feederhouse interface and the header frame enable the header frame to pivot with respect to the feederhouse interface. At least one hydraulic ram connects between the feederhouse interface and the header frame to pivot the harvesting header on the feederhouse interface. A hydraulic supply provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic ram. An accumulator assembly fluidically connects between the hydraulic supply and the at least one hydraulic ram. The accumulator assembly has a precharge fluid/gas interface between a gas chamber and the hydraulic supply, and a working fluid/gas interface between the gas chamber and the at least one hydraulic ram.

Abstract: An agricultural implement system is provided that includes a down force cylinder configured to apply a downward force to a row unit, and a depth control cylinder configured to vary a penetration depth of a ground engaging tool of the row unit. The agricultural implement system also includes a valve assembly in fluid communication with the down force cylinder and the depth control cylinder. The valve assembly is configured to automatically adjust the downward force by varying fluid pressure within the down force cylinder based on fluid pressure within the depth control cylinder.

Abstract: A remote steering control and row finder, used with a tractor towing a vehicle or trailer. The remote steering control that can be retrofit to a conventional tractor and towed vehicle, and includes self-guiding features for finding a row of crops to maintain a center steer. The remote tractor includes a guide arm with an arm extension having a pivot tab proximate to a pivot block on the arm extension. The pivot block hinges about the arm extension at a block hinge. A pivot switch mounts to the arm extension, activated by the rotation of the pivot tab on the pivoting of the pivot block about the guide hinge. With the opening and closing of the pivot switch, either a hard-wired or a wireless remote console on the towed vehicle controls the steering mechanism of the remote tractor, guiding the direction of travel of the remote tractor.

Abstract: An agricultural harvesting system including a chassis, a plurality of ground support devices carrying the chassis in a direction of travel, and a threshing section carried by the chassis. The threshing section produces residue that is sent to a spreader system. The spreader system has a first orientation and a second orientation. The spreader system includes a support device and a spreader. The support device is in ground contact and is positioned to a side of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the first orientation. The support device is positioned aft of the chassis relative to the direction of travel when the spreader system is in the second orientation. The spreader is carried by the support device and is configured to receive at least some of the residue.

Abstract: A system for dispensing seeds and a treatment. The system includes a first tube for dispensing the seeds via a first outlet, a second tube for dispensing the treatment via a second outlet, and a first valve at an upper portion and a second valve at a lower portion of the second tube. The second outlet is located between the discs of a furrow-opening wheel. The first valve is positioned outside of the furrow during operation and controls movement of the treatment from a container into the second tube. The second valve controls release of the treatment from the second outlet into the furrow. The second valve may open and close in response to pressure exerted by the treatment in the second tube. Depending on the treatment, the valves may release the treatment on, adjacent to, or both behind and in front of the dispensed seeds.

Abstract: A row crop planter has a pneumatic system for conveying seeds to individual row units employing three-way splitters above certain master row units for supplying seed to each master row unit and a pair of associated slave row units. Each three-row splitter has an upper inlet chamber of annular shape with an offset inlet coupled to a conveying hose for receiving an air entrained seed flow, and an annular passageway extending downwardly from the inlet chamber to an outlet for delivering seeds to the master unit below. A pair of laterally extending slave outlet conduits extend obliquely upward and each has a jumper hose connecting with an adjacent slave unit. The flow circulating within the annular region allows seeds to fall downwardly and air to spiral upwardly into a supplemental air conduit. An air bypass passageway conveys air flow from the supplemental air conduit toward the slave outlet conduits.

Abstract: A seed delivery device including a frame defining at least one seed chamber. The frame includes a sidewall and an air permeable floor. Seed can be received and deposited on the air permeable floor through an input port. An air input channel is utilized to introduce an air stream into the seed chamber and direct it through the air permeable floor such that seed is lifted from the air permeable floor to an outlet port. An air bypass channel is configured to separate the air stream into a first stream that is directed through the air permeable floor and a second stream that is directed through the bypass channel and recombined with the first stream, at a point prior to the output port.

Abstract: A spread control assembly is provided that includes a spread control mechanism and a shut-off adjustment plate attached to a particulate dispersing apparatus. The shut-off adjustment plate includes multiple exit openings that facilitate the dispersing of particulate material. The spread control mechanism pivotally attaches to the shut-off adjustment plate and includes multiple paddles configured to cover at least one of the exit openings in the shut-off adjustment plate when the spread control mechanism is in an activated position.

Abstract: A device for attaching to a shank of a planting unit. The device may include liquid delivery tubing for delivery fertilizer to a planting furrow and a forming bar configured for securing to the shank. The forming bar may include a passageway extending therethrough for receiving and passing through fertilizer or other liquid that is delivered to the liquid delivery tubing. The forming bar may include a shank connecting portion, a rib portion, and a foot portion. The rib and foot portions may define the passageway. Further, the foot portion may protect the tubing. A method for using the device to deliver fertilizer to a seed furrow is also described.

Abstract: An assist device 12 for and method for using the assist device for exiting a zero turn lawn mower 16 or adjusting a cutting deck height of a zero turn lawn mower 16 having an operator deck 36 and an operator seat proximate the operator deck 36 wherein the assist device 12 is attached and extends upwardly from the deck 36 and is positioned forward of the operator seat and comprises a hand hold section 26 for gripping to aid an operator in reaching a standing position on the operator deck 36. The device 12 is secured to the top surface of the riding lawn mower wherein the base 16 of the assist device 12 is adapted for connection with an angled surface such that the device 12 remains in an upright position allowing the operator to grip the device 12 along the hand hold section 26 to assist the operator in positioning on the mower 16, entering and/or exiting the mower 16 and adjusting the height of the cutting deck 18.

Abstract: Automatic turn-sensing ground speed reduction systems and related methods for walk-behind, self-propelled machines are disclosed. In one aspect, automatic turn-sensing ground speed reduction systems and related methods can include a control unit and a sensor. The sensor can be configured to transmit a signal to the control unit. In some aspects, the sensor can include a gyroscope that can be configured to transmit the signal to the control unit, the signal corresponding to an angular velocity of the walk-behind machine measured about a vertical axis perpendicular to a ground surface on which the walk-behind machine can be self-propelled. The control unit can be configured to automatically adjust a ground speed of the walk-behind machine during turning movement of the walk-behind machine based upon the signal.

Abstract: A tapping body for a head for hedge trimmer comprising a lower portion (2), destined to be tapped or pressed onto the ground, and a side portion (3) which is so structured as to be arranged through a lower opening (11) of a casing (10) of the head; a projecting edge (4), which protrudes externally to the side portion (3) and is provided with a lower waved profile (41).

Abstract: A head for edge trimmer comprising a casing (1), destined for containing at least a cutting wire reel and to be set in rotation about an axis of rotation (X), said casing exhibiting an outer surface (11) which is provided with a plurality of blind recesses (12) distributed in a pre-established manner on the outer surface (11) of the casing (1).

Abstract: The grass-cutting head (1) with cutting line (F) includes an outer housing (3) and a spool (5) housed in the outer housing. The spool includes an axial cavity (9) and two opposite channels (17) for insertion of the cutting line (F). A spring (11), elastically biases the spool with respect to the housing, and two bushings (7) are approximately diametrically opposite in a lateral wall of the outer housing (3), which are alignable with openings of the two opposite cutting line insertion channels. In the axial cavity (9) of the spool (5) there are formed two opposite projections (21) for supporting the spring (11), forming pairs of lead-in and guide surfaces (21A) converging toward respective openings (17B) of the two opposite cutting line insertion channels, facing the axial cavity (9) of the spool (5).

Abstract: A head for an edge trimmer, comprising a casing (1), destined for comprising at least a cutting wire reel and to be set in rotation about an axis of rotation (X), said casing comprising at least one outlet opening (11), which is so structured as to enable passage of a portion of the cutting wire. The head comprises two bushes (12) which laterally delimit the outlet opening (11) and are rotatable about a respective axis of rotation (Y).

Abstract: A reel mower has a double A arm suspension that lowers a reel cutting unit into a cutting position in a tail down orientation and that levels the reel cutting unit out as it lifts the reel cutting unit into a transport position. The reel cutting unit yaws during turns about a substantially vertical axis having a negative caster angle. The suspension has clamps that can be flipped open or closed to quickly attach or detach the reel cutting unit. A drive motor can be quickly attached or detached to the reel cutting unit using a pivotal wire form. An active counterbalance system automatically offsets the increasing weight of a grass basket on the reel cutting unit to maintain quality of cut. The grass basket maintains a constant spacing relative to the reel cutting unit when the reel cutting unit pitches to improve clipping collection.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of controlling a hydraulic header that is coupled to a feeder house of a combine harvester, the method comprising: providing, by a pump, a flow of hydraulic fluid through a first plurality of components fluidly coupled together, wherein in a first mode, the first plurality of components comprises a pump, a first-multi-position valve, a first port of a hydraulic cylinder, a second port of the hydraulic cylinder, a second-multi-position valve in a first position, and a well, wherein the hydraulic cylinder is affixed to the feeder house; providing, by the pump, a flow of hydraulic fluid through a second plurality of components fluidly coupled together, wherein in a second mode, the second plurality of components comprises the pump, the first-multi-position valve, the first port of the hydraulic cylinder, the second port of the hydraulic cylinder, the second-multi-position valve in a second position, and back to the first port of the hydraulic cylinder, bypassing the well and combining

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a chassis; at least one ground engaging traction member held by the chassis; a cutter held by the chassis; a sensor held by the agricultural harvester so that the sensor is directed in front of the cutter and configured to emit and receive sound and/or radio waves and produce a plurality of output signals; and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the sensor. The electrical processing circuit is configured to produce a field map from the plurality of output signals and adjust an operating parameter of the agricultural harvester based on the field map.

Abstract: Described herein is rail assembly 302, which may comprise rail 322 mechanically coupled to oscillating members 305 and 307. In operation, oscillating members 305 and 307 may reciprocate about vertical axes 352 and 353 of vertical shafts 309 and 311, respectively. Reciprocation of the oscillating members may cause rail 322 to travel in arcuate paths 802 and 804. Arcuate paths 802 and 804 may be located in a two-dimensional plane that is perpendicular to vertical shafts 309 and 311. Rail 322 may impart a force on the trunk of a vine so as to dislodge the fruit from the vine.

Abstract: A combine harvester including a residue management system having a chaff spreader and a straw chopper, coupled by a mechanical linkage. Movement of the straw chopper from an operating position to the non-operating position is translated into pivoting of the chaff spreader from a spreading position to a non-spreading position.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for gathering bales that involve wrapping loaded bales prior to or during unloading of bales are disclosed. The wrapped module may be reloaded on the apparatus and transported for further use.

Abstract: A cross flow aeration system for aerating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin. The aeration system comprises a plurality of elongated hollow aerators. Each aerator is disposed inside the storage bin in proximity to an inside wall thereof having a substantially vertical orientation and has at least an opening for transmitting air from inside the aerator to the particulate materials. At least a blowing mechanism is in fluid communication with the plurality of aerators for providing the air thereto. At least an aerator air flow control mechanism may be disposed in each of the plurality of aerators for controlling flow of the air between a bottom section and a top section thereof. An elongated perforated venting tube is disposed approximately centrally within the storage bin. The venting tube extends generally upwardly to the bin roof for transmitting the air from the particulate materials to the bin roof and venting the same therefrom to a location external the storage bin.

Abstract: A reusable flower bouquet arranging apparatus is presented for creating a hand-held bouquet with a hand tied appearance as would be used for a wedding bouquet or nosegay. Made from plastic with a plurality of spaced apart apertures, it can be used to make arrangements having an overall shape that is domed, cascading, crescent-shaped, heart-shaped, oval or several other configurations.

Abstract: A plant container includes: an outer receptacle that includes at least one drain hole in its base; an inner receptacle that fits inside the outer receptacle, the inner receptacle including at least one feeding hole in its base; a sealing element located between the outer receptacle and inner receptacle, wherein the sealing element extends around the at least one feeding hole and the at least one drain hole so as to provide a seal between the outer receptacle and the inner receptacle when the inner receptacle sits on the sealing element; and an overflow conduit that provides a passage for fluid to flow from the at least one drain hole in the base of the outer receptacle to an outlet in the overflow conduit, the outlet in the overflow conduit being located between the base of the inner receptacle and the top of the inner receptacle.

Abstract: A method for preventing serious weather disasters includes steps of: (A) finding an area, where cloud layers which are thick are gathered, by a conventional meteorological technology; (B) defining an artificial rain position with a highest density, thickness or temperature in the cloud layers; and (C) setting one or more artificial rain bands with a strip shape at the artificial rain position, and providing artificial rain, in such a manner that clouds to which the artificial rain are provided is cooled to rain; temperatures, densities and measurements of the cloud layers are lowered; and hot air below the cloud layers is released; wherein the clouds after being cooled flow to and cool hot clouds nearby, so as to rain one after another, thus eliminating natural conditions for forming the serious weather disasters.

Abstract: A center pivot irrigation system including a framework, a fluid conduit supported by the framework, a plurality of fluid-emitting nozzles associated with the fluid conduit, and a central control panel. Further, the irrigation system has an offsite irrigation controller, including a fluid-pressure sensor for sensing the fluid pressure inside the fluid conduit and a digital compass for monitoring the orientation of the irrigation system as it rotates about the center pivot axis. The offsite irrigation controller also includes a remote transmitter for communicating to an offsite receiver and an electrical processing circuit coupled with the fluid-pressure sensor, the digital compass, and the remote transmitter. The electrical processing circuit receives an output signal from each of the fluid-pressure sensor and the digital compass, and controls the remote transmitter to transmit the operational status of the irrigation system to an offsite user.

Abstract: An irrigation sprinkler includes a main valve mounted in the lower end of an outer housing for controlling the flow of water through an inlet of the outer housing. A pilot valve is operatively coupled to the main valve for turning the main valve ON and OFF. A solenoid is operatively coupled to the pilot valve for opening and closing the pilot valve. A service valve is operatively coupled between the main valve and the pilot valve. The service valve is manually actuable from an AUTO state to allow normal operation of the sprinkler and to an OFF state to allow repair or replacement of the pilot valve or solenoid without having to manually shut OFF a supply valve that is coupled to the inlet of the outer housing through a supply pipe.

Abstract: Footprint-optimized systems for hydroponic plant cultivation are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Methods are provided for hybrid seed production using 3-phyletic crosses between female, maintainer and male, particularly restorer lines, wherein the trait is introduced in the female line only at the stage of basic seed production via crossing of the female line with a maintainer line containing the gene or genes encoding the trait in homozygous state.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ6WM09-1030. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ6WM09-1030. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ6WM09-1030 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ6WM09-1030 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ9S09-0687W. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0687W. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0687W and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0687W with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ9S09-0735W. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0735W. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0735W and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ9S09-0735W with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ903-472. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ903-472. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ903-472 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ903-472 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated BZ908-582. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar BZ908-582. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar BZ908-582 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar BZ908-582 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Soybean seed, plants, and products therefrom having an ultra-low trypsin inhibitor phenotype with no additional chemical or physical heat treatment. Also disclosed are soybeans having the ultra-low trypsin inhibitor phenotype due to the presence of the Kunitz allele and three additional alleles. Also disclosed are soybean seed and plants having a unique content of trypsin inhibitor units and lineage, where said phenotype is due to the interaction or mutations of one or more genes. Also disclosed are plants and plant parts derived from growing the soybean seed herein.

Abstract: An enclosure pod for housing and protection of an animal comprises a water-proof hardened structural shell defining a chamber; a door providing entry and exit from the chamber; an air supply system configured to provide sufficient life-sustaining air to the chamber; a lighting system configured to provide ambient lighting to the chamber; a food/water/medicine dispenser; a vitals measuring device; a camera including a speaker and microphone; a global positioning system; a communication system including a transceiver and an antenna; a strobe light; a beacon; a waste containment system; and a computer in communication with the door, the air supply system, lighting system, food/water/medicine dispenser, global positioning system, camera, vitals measuring device, and communication system, the computer being configured to automatically control and in response to remote control of the operations of these elements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting agricultural manure in a confined animal feeding operation includes a separator which receives heavy manure removing particulate from suspension to produce light manure. Heavy manure is collected to a volume of heavy manure sufficient to substantially fill the first tank. Within the first tank, particulate migrates, due to the influence of gravity to form a layer containing manure comprising a lesser density of particulate than is present in the volume of heavy manure. Additional heavy manure buoys the layer such that the upper surface exceeds a height of a weir. The weir is situated in a channel communicating between the first tank and a second tank configured to receive light manure from the separator.

Abstract: An animal litter composition comprising 2-methylbut-2-enal is described for the modification and reduction of dominant behaviors in household animals.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to dispensers of bedding materials for laboratory animal cages. According to one embodiment of a dispensing unit, materials are drawn into a storage chute by a vacuum and dispensing is accomplished in a dispenser comprising a plurality of dispensing chutes having dispensing openings through which material is dispensed into cages. While in a first position, a material directing gate allows the materials to be dispensed through one of the dispensing chutes into a first number of cages, and through another one of the dispensing chutes into a second number of cages while in a second position. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the vacuum from the vacuum blower is utilized to remove dust from the dispensing area where material is dispensed into cages. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a system for aligning, indexing and drying laboratory animal cages which have already been cleaned in a cleaning station.

Abstract: A pet confinement apparatus provides a housing that confines and contains a pet. The pet confinement apparatus includes a housing having a base, one or more upstanding sidewalls, an open rear end, and an open upper end, that defines an interior volume. The housing further includes a front end, wherein one or more upstanding sidewalls are positioned at the front end and includes an aperture therethrough for receiving an animal's head. A door removably covers the open rear end, wherein the door controls access to the interior volume of the housing. In some embodiments, the pet confinement apparatus includes a plurality of wheels affixed to the base of the housing to provide convenient transportation. In other embodiment, the pet confinement apparatus includes one or more handles affixed to the housing for gripping, and a bowl affixed to the housing that is capable of storing food and water.

Abstract: In one aspect, a pet bed includes an assembly of a plurality of separate cushion components and a shell containing the assembly. In another aspect, a method of assembling a pet bed includes inserting a plurality of separate cushion components into an opening of a shell, thereby forming within the shell an assembly comprising a single layer of cushion components.

Abstract: A hay net for feeding livestock including a bag member, a closure assembly and an annular member. The bag member has a peripheral wall with first and second ends and an interior space for holding a quantity of hay. An opening to the interior space is defined in the first end and the second end is permanently closed. The closure assembly selectively controls access to the opening. The annular member is engaged with a circumferential region of the bag member that is located a distance inwardly from the first end. The annular member maintains the circumferential region and thereby the associated region of the interior space defined thereby in an open position at all times. When the opening is in the open position, hay may readily and rapidly be placed into the interior space through the held-open circumferential region while the user holds onto the annular member.

Abstract: A disposable pet bowl liner provides an elastic or adhesive edge such that it may be secured to the rim of the bowl. The liner is waterproof, is provided in several sizes and shapes corresponding to all commercially manufactured pet bowls, and is contoured to closely fit the interior surface of the bowl. When the liner becomes soiled, it is removed and discarded.

Abstract: There is provided a tag applicator (1) for a wrap around tag (12) which includes first and second pivotally connected jaws (4, 5) which are moveable together when applying the tag. The first jaw (5) includes a pin (6) adapted to receive a male portion (13, 16) of the tag, and the second jaw (4) is adapted to receive a female portion (15) of the tag. One of the jaws includes a guide means (11) adapted to act on a loop portion (14) of the tag (12) connecting the male and female tag portions. The guides means biases the male and female portions of the tag apart prior to engaging these together apart an animal's ear.

Abstract: An animal grooming station provides compact and convenient storage for hanging and storing animal cleaning devices. The station is comprised of four legs, an upper cross member, a lower cross member, and hooks configured in a sawhorse-like structure. The upper cross member is supported by the legs and provides hooks attached to the bottom side of the upper cross member. The hooks are used for hanging the animal cleaning devices, such as a poopy scooper, one or more grooming brushes, and a bucket.

Abstract: A protective canine footwear is formed from an upper layer and a lower layer that form a pouch for the insertion of a dog's foot. An upper tab extends from the upper layer and has a hook and loop fastener material coupled thereto. A hook and loop strap coupled to the lower layer is configured to wrap around an upper portion of a dog's foot or leg to attach the protective canine footwear to a dog's foot. In one embodiment, the upper layer has a separation that extends from the opening toward the closed end. Either side of the separation is configured with hook and loop fastener material to close the separation. A non-slip material may be configured on the outside or bottom portion of the lower layer.

Abstract: This multi-functioning, telescopic, pet ensemble purposes a foundational enclosure for positioning one; and multiple, annular devices into vertical pillars, with a simple twist. The first device can house a second device within its' core and support a flat embodiment, near its upper end. The second device can be telescoped to incremental elevations, that achieve full extension and its' surface can support one; and multiple, modular-hinged, open-channel collars that can receive a flat embodiment in each respective collar; for static positions, and be swiveled in 360° degrees. This invention can be covered with any type of replaceable fibrous materials so ferals, domestic feline(s) and other small pets will use this invention repeatedly for resting, playing, eating and exercising on, instead of unintentionally destroying valuable padded home furnishings and scratching finished surfaces. Assembly is quick, without hand-tools. The ensemble is light-weight, very sturdy, carries easily and is eco-friendly.

Abstract: An animal chew may include a first elongated half and a second elongated half rotatably secured to the first elongated half, wherein the first and second elongated halves are rotatable around an axis of rotation. The animal chew may also include a locking pin retained between the first elongated half and the second elongated half, wherein the locking pin slides up and down the axis of rotation into a locked position and an unlocked position. The animal chew may further include a chamber having an opening and an interior volume, wherein the chamber is formed in at least one of the first elongated half and the second elongated half. When the locking pin is in the locked position, rotation of the first elongated half relative to the second elongated half is impeded.