Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting a pivot arm to an implement has a cylindrical member, an adjusting sleeve, and a mounting bolt extending through the cylindrical member and adjusting sleeve to fix the cylindrical member and adjusting sleeve together. The cylindrical member extends through a bore of a bearing housing for rotation within the bearing housing. The adjusting sleeve has a threaded external surface. A disc spring is positioned on the adjusting sleeve. An adjusting nut is threaded onto the threaded external surface of the adjusting sleeve. The adjusting nut can be tightened to compress the disc spring to create a lateral bearing force against the bearing housing. The bearing housing can be integral with a pivot arm for mounting a gauge wheel assembly on a planter row unit, or the bearing housing can be a fixed part for mounting a pivot arm for a closing/press wheel on a drill.

Abstract: A mounting structure for mounting a pivot arm to an implement has a cylindrical member, an adjusting sleeve, and a mounting bolt extending through the cylindrical member and adjusting sleeve to fix the cylindrical member and adjusting sleeve together. The cylindrical member extends through a bore of a bearing housing for rotation within the bearing housing. The adjusting sleeve has a threaded external surface. A disc spring is positioned on the adjusting sleeve. An adjusting nut is threaded onto the threaded external surface of the adjusting sleeve. The adjusting nut can be tightened to compress the disc spring to create a lateral bearing force against the bearing housing. The bearing housing can be integral with a pivot arm for mounting a gauge wheel assembly on a planter row unit, or the bearing housing can be a fixed part for mounting a pivot arm for a closing/press wheel on a drill.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotating conveyor disk of a metering or sowing unit having a plurality of recesses for transporting grains. The conveyor disk rotates within a housing of a metering unit for granular material, such as seeds, fertilizer, or the like. The conveyor disk has at least one recess at the outer periphery for the reception of at least one grain to be separated via at least one revolution of the conveyor disk. In the interaction with a groove-shaped profile of the inner cover surface, the at least one recess forms a conveyor pocket for conveying one grain or a plurality of grains in the direction toward an outlet opening extending approximately tangentially to the inner cover surface. The at least one recess is located at the outer periphery of the conveyor disk in an insert element that is detachably secured in the disk.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for controlling an agricultural implement having a plurality of row units. In some embodiments, seeds are planted by rotating a seed disc in a first direction; seeds are then unloaded from a seed disc into a seed pool by rotating the seed disc in a second direction. In some such embodiments an amount of rotation in the second rotation is selected to ensure that seeds are released into the seed pool and not released from the from the seed meter.

Abstract: A seed delivery apparatus and methods in which a seed conveyor delivers seed from a metering device to a furrow in a controlled manner to maintain seed placement accuracy within the furrow.

Abstract: A manifold system for balancing particle delivery from multiple discharge outlets includes a diverter subassembly movably mounted in a manifold for balancing discharge from the outlets. The manifold system is disclosed in an agricultural air seeder application, with the particles comprising tubes and the discharge outlets being connected to ground-engaging tools for depositing seeds in space, subsurface locations in a crop field. Automated and manually-adjustable embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A metering system for a seeding machine is provided. The metering system includes selectively powered metering sections operable to individually allow or restrict seed dispensation. A damper arrangement is also provided so that pneumatic conveying of the particulate within the machine is consistently maintained when particulate flow is varied between the metering sections.

Abstract: A tool with a handle having a main shaft extending from the handle that is angled to form a secondary shaft having a second end wherein the angle between the main shaft and the secondary shaft is such that when a person grips the handle the secondary shaft forms an angle with a ground surface that is substantially a right angle. The secondary shaft is adapted to mount a second shaft which may have either a two piece blade that is articulated on the secondary shaft with moveable attachments to form either a flat blade for pushing snow or a V-shaped blade for pushing through snow, where in either configuration, the snow blade is substantially completely in contact with the ground surface or a rake for moving outdoor debris.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes: a mower unit having a plurality of blades for performing lawn mowing work, the plurality of blades being driven by rotational power, a blade motor configured to transmit rotational power to each of the plurality of blades, and be capable of optionally changing the rotation number of the rotational power transmitted to each of the plurality of blades; and a controller configured to detect respective speeds of the plurality of blades to the ground and perform energy-saving control of increasing and decreasing the rotation number of the rotational power transmitted to each of the plurality of blades in accordance with increase and reduction in the detected speed of each of the plurality of blades.

Abstract: A grass mower includes a cutting height adjustment mechanism for adjusting a cutting height of a mower unit via a lift link mechanism. The cutting height adjustment mechanism has a cutting height control grip disposed upwardly of the fender unit and on one outer side of the driver's seat in the vehicle body transverse direction, a cam body disposed downwardly of the fender unit and closer to a center of the vehicle body in the vehicle body transverse direction than the cutting height control grip, a rotational rod extending obliquely through the fender unit and connecting the cutting height control grip with the cam body, and a stopper body for selectively determining a cutting height of the mower unit in association as it comes into contact with one of a plurality of contact faces formed in the cam body.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to features provided on a lawn care vehicle. One of the features relates a spring tension assembly incorporated into a deck lift assembly. The spring tension assembly includes a spring body having a plurality of coils along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The second end of the spring body is configured to define a female threaded portion, which is threadedly engaged by a threaded fastener. Another feature relates to a lawn care vehicle hood assembly that can be assembled in a substantially tool-less manner. Another feature relates to a muffler assembly including a muffler body and a muffler shield assembly having a first wall positioned adjacent a first side of the muffler body and a second wall positioned adjacent a second side of the muffler body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt guard assembly suitable for the harvesting platforms of the type that are carried on the front end of an agricultural combine. More specifically, belt guard assembly covers the void region at the front margin of the draper conveyor system and seals it against the entry of crop residue and foreign objects. The belt guard assembly is provided with a resilient seal strip that overlaps with the upper belt run, and with a rotary joint to permit flexibility between the cutterbar assembly and the draper conveyor.

Abstract: The present invention provides an embedded-outer rotor motor direct driven mower driving wheel and a mower. The embedded-outer rotor motor direct driven mower driving wheel comprises a driving wheel main body formed by the assembling of a wheel side cover I, a wheel side cover II, and a wheel body sandwiched between the wheel side cover I and the wheel side cover II, the wheel side cover I, the wheel side cover II and the wheel body are enclosed to define a cavity, an outer rotor motor is mounted in the cavity, an outer rotor portion of the outer rotor motor is fixedly arranged relative to the driving wheel main body, an internal stator portion of the outer rotor motor is provided with a fixed shaft penetrating through the wheel side cover I and extending out of the driving wheel main body, and the wheel side cover I is provided with a shaft hole I allowing the fixed shaft to penetrate through.

Abstract: An agricultural mower including a chassis, a pivotal tongue coupled to the chassis and a transport arrangement coupled to the chassis. The transport arrangement has a first suspension element pivotal about a first axis and a second suspension element pivotal about a second axis. The second suspension element additionally being pivotal about the first axis.

Abstract: A transshipment implement for agricultural products, comprising a wheeled cart of the kind towable by a tractor; a complementary structure assembled over the cart; a dumper supported over the cart which has the ends of the upper edge of one of its side walls hinged to the corresponding points of the complementary structure, wherein it is tilted at an angle slightly greater than 90°; and an unloading and cleaning transshipment belt with an edge hinged in adjacent alignment to the same hinging edge of the dumper. The transshipment belt moves from a vertical position to a horizontal position, wherein, in the first position, the belt remains juxtaposed to the corresponding wall of the dumper, being embedded for the transport of the implement, while the second position is an unloading position for movement of the product received in the dumper to another receptacle, such as the compartment of a larger transportation vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for producing a bale having a target weight set by a user. A processor compares stored actual weights to the target weight, and, based on a difference, adjusts the bale-forming process. The processor may calculate a load value for a connecting rod, measure an actual load value for the rod, and, based on a difference, set a new pressure value for the process, and then repeat these steps until the bale is fully formed. The processor may determine a first line relating a calculated load on the connecting rod to a current pressure, determine a second line relating a measured load on the rod to the current pressure, identify a pressure value at the intersection of the first and the second lines, and make this the new pressure value for the process, and then repeat these steps until the bale is fully formed.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a chassis, a flywheel carried by the chassis, and a driveline associated with the flywheel and couplable with a power take-off (PTO) of a traction unit. The agricultural baler further includes an auxiliary power system coupled with the driveline. The auxiliary power system is configured for receiving power from the driveline, storing the power, and transmitting the stored power back to the driveline.

Abstract: A selection device for pruning machines is designed to select branches or sprouts for pruning performed by the pruning machine. The selection device includes at least one fixing portion adapted for removably fixing to a pruning machine. The selection device includes at least one actuator designed to exert a force upon the branches and sprouts, thus moving them to cause the branches or sprouts selected for the pruning to be arranged in correspondence to cutting elements provided in the pruning machine, hence at least partially preserving the other branches or sprouts from pruning. A frame is designed to at least partially support the at least one actuator. At least one regulating mechanism is fixed to the frame, is associated with at least one actuator, and is designed to regulate at least the direction along which a force is exerted by at least one associated actuator.

Abstract: An aerial plant planter includes a fixing portion; and a retaining portion upwardly extended from the fixing portion, wherein the retaining portion comprises at least three retaining members, wherein the retaining members are universally and spacedly arranged around an axis to from a retaining cavity having a retaining opening, wherein a diameter of the retaining cavity is gradually increased from the retaining opening.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a drip irrigation system with triangulated drip emitters configured to uniformly distribute wetting patterns. The drip irrigation system may be wrapped with a protective filter fabric for the length of the distribution line prolonging the life of the distribution lines and emitters by preventing soil and root intrusion and protecting the drip tubing from abrasions, cuts, or pinching. The drip irrigation system may be a unified device that is configured to be rolled, placed, positioned, etc. over a desired area, wherein the drip irrigation system may be coupled to a single water inlet and output water at a plurality of uniformly distributed drip emitters.

Abstract: A center pivot irrigation system adapted for more uniform application of water. The system includes a pivot sprinkler arm with a first set of spaced apart nozzles. The system includes a first set of control valves each provided on the pivot sprinkler arm upstream of a nozzle. The irrigation system includes a corner sprinkler arm pivotally coupled to an end of the pivot sprinkler arm. The corner sprinkler arm includes a second set of spaced apart nozzles and a second set of control valves each provided upstream of a nozzle. The irrigation system includes a controller transmitting control signals to the first and second sets of control valves to open and close in a pattern defined by a valve pulsing pattern for the pivot sprinkler arm and a valve pulsing pattern for the corner sprinkler arm, whereby input water is applied in a uniform manner under the corner sprinkler arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates systems and methods for providing remote irrigation system operation. In any embodiment, the method for a home automation system may include coupling an irrigation control bypass module with a legacy irrigation control panel associated with a legacy irrigation automation system. The method may also include setting the legacy irrigation control panel to an inactive state, and operating the legacy irrigation automation system based at least in part on a first set of one or more instructions received from the irrigation control bypass module. In any embodiment, the irrigation control bypass module may be initiated based at least in part on a second set of one or more instructions received from the home automation system.

Abstract: When a cultivation condition value changed by using a prescribed value in a changing step is equal to or above a preset upper limit value, the cultivation condition value is replaced with the upper limit value. When the cultivation condition value changed by using the prescribed value in the changing step is equal to or below a preset lower limit value, the cultivation condition value is replaced with the lower limit value.

Abstract: The present invention provides breeding methods and compositions to enhance the germplasm of a plant. The methods describe the identification and accumulation of transgenes and favorable haplotype genomic regions in the germplasm of a breeding population of crop plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS2625 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS2625 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The application relates to the field of plant breeding, in particular watermelon breeding. Provided are bush type, triploid watermelon plants (and seeds from which these plants can be grown) and seedless watermelon fruits produced by these plants. Also provided are bush type pollenizer plants and bush type tetraploid plants and methods for producing triploid hybrids having a bush growth type, as well as methods for producing seedless watermelon fruits of high quality.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns the improvement of flavor in peppers by addition of aromas from other or the same pepper species. The disclosure describes novel Capsicum germplasm with aromatic components from Capsicum chinense and other horticultural traits from Capsicum annuum. The disclosure also describes a method for improving the flavor of a pepper through metabolomic-assisted selection to produce a pepper fruit with desirable aromas. The disclosure further provides multiple quantitative trait loci (QTLs), associated markers, and their use for genetic breeding of pepper plants with desired sweetness and flavor.

Abstract: The cotton variety ST 5517GLTP is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety ST 5517GLTP with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of ST 5517GLTP and to plants of ST 5517GLTP reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from ST 5517GLTP.

Abstract: Provided are sunflowers, parts thereof, cultures of, and seeds that are capable of producing sunflower oil that is low in saturated fat as well as associated methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid SV1371VC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SV1371VC and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another spinach plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the leaf and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-521 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races B1:1 to B1:26, B1:28, B1:32, Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance against currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribignisi) biotype Nr:0, as well as intensely red leaves with a solid main vein, narrow base leaves and very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-521 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-521 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-149 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:26, Bl:28, Bl:32, and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance to corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, as well as having a reduced wound-induced surface discoloration, leaves with a solid main vein and broad base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-149 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-149 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-514 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:26, Bl:28, Bl:32, and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, as well as having a reduced wound-induced surface discoloration, leaves with a solid main vein and narrow base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-514 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-514 RZ.

Abstract: A door assembly for an animal enclosure includes a door frame and a door each having a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. The door frame defines an opening for an animal to pass therethrough, and the door is slidably coupled to the door frame such that it moves between an open position and a closed position relative to the door frame to allow egress and ingress through the opening. A catch member is coupled to the door frame. A latch includes a base member, a bolt, and a lever portion. A first vertical wire and a second vertical wire of the door are spaced from one another such that the first vertical wire is at a first end of the door and the second vertical wire is at a second end of the door. In the closed position, the bolt is coupled to the first vertical wire.

Abstract: A method for distributing feed over multiple separate feeding locations includes determining which feeding locations have a feed requirement; selecting a first feeding location among the feeding locations having a feed requirement; determining a feed composition to be delivered to the first feeding location; determining which further feeding locations have a feed requirement and require the same feed composition; determining a maximum filling amount of the feed delivery device; selecting at least one further feeding location until the required amount of feed exceeds the maximum filling amount with a surplus amount of feed; filling the feed delivery device with the maximum filling amount; and distributing the feed in the feed delivery device. Each selected feeding location receives the respective required amount except the feeding location requiring the most which receives the respective required amount minus the surplus amount.

Abstract: An animal health monitoring system includes a plurality of animal tag assemblies configured for being disposed on members of an animal population, each of the animal tag assemblies including one or more sensors configured to measure one or more animal characteristics of a member of the animal population. The system includes a concentrator communicatively coupled to the plurality of animal tag assemblies and configured to acquire one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the concentrator and configured to receive the acquired one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies from the concentrator, determine a health state of one or more of the members of the animal population based on the received one or more animal characteristics and report the determined health state to one or more user devices.

Abstract: A gait helper includes an hallow tubular member that is designed to elastically fit on the toenails of an animal to treat or prevent a medical condition such as, for example, lupoid onychodystrophy, moist eczema, arthritis or other joint problems.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved full body vest than the normal harness type of product for dogs. The vest includes several pockets that hold weights distributed evenly on each leg of any four legged animal. There are four to six pockets varying on the size of the vest, and each pocket is designed to hold two weights depending on the size the individual wants to use. The weights can be adjusted taken in and out of each pocket, the four pockets holds eight weights or objects and the six pockets holds twelve weights or objects. The pockets are also designed to carry many other objects and also can be left empty and just worn as a vest to protect the animal's coat.

Abstract: A cranial protection system for a terrestrial animal, the protection system Cranial protectors, including cranial protection systems for terrestrial animals are described herein. In some examples, the system includes plates and panels that work in concert. In some further examples the system includes a face shield. In still some further examples, the system is configured to work with accessories such as audio visual transmitters and oxygen masks.

Abstract: A diaper support garment for a four-legged animal comprises an article of animal clothing shaped to substantially cover fore and midsection body areas of a four-legged animal without covering or interfering with the waste product discharge areas of the animal; a closable utility envelope for defining at least one storage compartment which is removably secured to the article of animal clothing for helping to prevent displacement and slippage of a disposable diaper from a hindquarter area of the four-legged animal when the disposable diaper is worn in combination with the primary protective garment; the closable utility pocket being provided with a closure flap to seal the at least one storage compartment to conceal and store for deployment when needed at least one tethered diaper coupler for securely gripping and helping to maintain the disposable diaper in an intended animal protective position for capturing and collecting animal waste products discharged from the four-legged animal.

Abstract: A stretchable animal foot covering comprising an elongated body with a foot-receiving chamber on opposite ends of the elongated body that is formed from stretchable material that is at least partially closed at the ends to form the foot-receiving chambers.

Abstract: A look-up table is defined by at least one reference point, and rows and columns that are offset from the reference. The table rows and columns correspond to ordinate and abscissa data points representing geographic locations. Each data point offset in the table corresponds to a predefined geographic offset. The look-up table contains machine-stored values at each table location, with each value representing a particular one of several guidance zones. The real-time determination of the guidance zone is made by first determining present location using GPS or other wireless location signals. The corresponding table location is identified by calculating latitudinal and longitudinal offsets from a reference point, and using these offsets as the two indices to access a double-indexed array. The value retrieved from the indexed array identifies the guidance zone. Each guidance zone has an associated set of characteristics used to provide behavioral guidance to an animal.

Abstract: A garment for a four legged animal can include a fabric body positionable around the rear of the animal to safeguard against excretion of bodily matter. The fabric body can include a lower portion positionable in front of the animal's rear legs and an upper portion positionable behind the animal's rear legs. Opposing edges of the fabric body between the front and upper portions can have an arcuate configuration that minimizes contact between the opposing edges and the animal's rear legs. A front attachment component coupled with the lower portion of the fabric body allows the lower portion to be positioned in front of the animal's rear legs and coupled about the animal's body. A rear attachment component coupled with the upper portion of the fabric body allows the upper portion to be positioned behind the animal's rear legs and coupled about the animal's body.

Abstract: A device, system, or method to aid in conducting brain activity analysis on an animal. The device may include a headrest for receiving at least part of the head of the animal, and a tube connected to the headrest for passing a treat to the animal through the tube so the animal is trained to position his or her head on the headrest and to maintain his or her head on the headrest for the time it takes to carry out the brain activity analysis. The animal is trained by the treat being passed to the animal through the tube. The device may be used with a replica to further train the animal prior to the device being used with a machine that may carry out brain activity analysis. The device may allow for the presence of stimuli and distractions as part of the training of the animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gallinaceous bird embryo into which human neuroblastoma cells have been grafted at the level of the neural crests. The invention also relates to a process for preparing such a gallinaceous bird embryo, and to a process for screening for therapeutic molecules intended for the treatment of a neuroblastoma tumor based on the use of this gallinaceous bird embryo.

Abstract: A transgenic animal is provided. In certain embodiments, the transgenic animal comprises a genome comprising: an immunoglobulin light chain locus comprising: a) a functional immunoglobulin light chain gene comprising a transcribed variable region encoding: i. light chain CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 regions that are composed of 2 to 5 different amino acids; and ii. a light chain framework; and, operably linked to the functional immunoglobulin light chain gene: b) a plurality of pseudogene light chain variable regions each encoding: i. light chain CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 regions that are composed of the same 2 to 5 different amino acids as the CDRs of the functional gene; and ii. a light chain framework that is identical in amino acid sequence to the light chain framework of the transcribed variable region.

Abstract: A variable depth fishing lure preferably includes a hollow body, an adjustable bill, a spring pin device and at least one treble hook. The hollow body includes a first body half and a second body half. The adjustable bill includes an indexing portion and a bill portion. Indexing slots are formed in a front and inside surface of the first and second body halves to receive the indexing portion. The spring pin device preferably includes a first eyelet pin, a second eyelet pin, a compression spring and two bored contact balls. One end of the spring pin device is engaged with the adjustable bill and an opposing end thereof is engaged with at least one of the first and second body halves. A position of the adjustable bill is changed by pulling thereof away from the hollow body; tilting it either up or down and then releasing.

Abstract: A spool for a spinning reel is mountable on a spool shaft. The spool includes a spool body that rotates with respect to the spool shaft. The spool also includes a drag mechanism between the spool body and the spool shaft to apply a braking force against a rotation of the spool body. The spool further includes a radiator in the spool body and in contact with the drag mechanism. The radiator rotates with respect to one of the spool body or the spool shaft. The radiator does not rotate with respect to the other one of the spool body or the spool shaft.

Abstract: A kite fishing apparatus that aligns properly, is light weight, and is consistently adjustable by the user to their desired tension for smooth release of their fishing line when a fish strikes or when any force overcomes the applied tension placed on the fishing line holding ring. The device is advantageously light weight, in part due to lightweight materials used to construct the device without reducing the device's performance.

Abstract: A protective coating for an ungulate hoof comprising an abrasive-resistant, anti-microbial adhesive that is harder and more flexible than a hoof wall applied to the ground-contacting surface of a hoof and the dorsal hoof wall for the purpose of furnishing protection against hoof damage and hoof infection and adding support to a hoof.