Abstract: New varieties of artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus L.) plant named ‘PAGA G-1’, ‘PAGA 13-1’, and ‘PAGA 15-1’, particularly characterized by high yield, large primary bud size, large number of secondary and tertiary buds, and improved uniformity, are disclosed.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP056 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP056, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP056, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP056, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP056 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP056, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP056, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP059 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP059, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP059, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP059, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP059 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP059, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP059, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A method for developing seeds for consistent early flowering short-day Cannabis plants, the method including crossbreeding a short-day Cannabis plant with a day-neutral Cannabis plant, and collecting the seeds produced through crossbreeding.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated CB64, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line CB64, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line CB64 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line CB64 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line CB64 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line CB64.

Abstract: Inbred corn lines, designated LK5, LK6 or BC142, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn lines LK5, LK6 and BC142, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn lines LK5, LK6 and BC142 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn lines LK5, LK6 and BC142 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn lines LK5, LK6 and BC142 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn lines LK5, LK6 and BC142.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW7P1144, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW7P1144, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW7P1144 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW7P1144 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW7P1144 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line KW7P1144.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4A52W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4A52W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4A52W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4A52W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A52W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A52W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX3A99W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX3A99W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX3A99W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX3A99W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3A99W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3A99W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX3A82W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX3A82W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX3A82W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX3A82W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3A82W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3A82W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4A57W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4A57W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4A57W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4A57W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A57W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A57W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4A62W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4A62W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4A62W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4A62W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A62W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A62W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2A23W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2A23W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2A23W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2A23W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A23W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A23W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2A27W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2A27W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2A27W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2A27W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A27W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A27W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2A31W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2A31W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2A31W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2A31W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A31W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A31W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A petunia-calibrachoa plant designated SAKPXC024 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC024, the plants of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC024, to plant parts of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC024, and methods for producing a plant produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC024 with itself or with another variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC024, methods for producing other lines or plant parts derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC024, and the plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC024 with another variety.

Abstract: A pet shelter includes a floor, a roof, and a sidewall. The sidewall is made of a transparent material and joins the floor and the roof together. The sidewall includes a first portion joined to a second portion by a first bend, the second portion joined to a third portion by a second bend, the third portion joined to a fourth portion by a third bend, and the fourth portion joined to a fifth portion by a fourth bend defining an internal spiraled compartment An entrance to the internal spiraled compartment is defined in between the first portion and the fifth portion of the sidewall.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to absorbent clumping animal litter compositions, and to methods of using and making the same. In some embodiments, the present invention provides an absorbent clumping animal litter composition including an absorbent component and a pumice component.

Abstract: An animal suspension harness designed to support an animal in an upright position to properly digest their food when fed. The animal suspension harness includes a frame having a plurality of legs extending therefrom such that the frame is freestanding. At least one crossbar extends between two orthogonally adjacent legs. A harness, having a first end and a second end, with a central body disposed between, wherein the central body includes at least one rear aperture configured to accept a tail therethrough. The first end of the harness includes at least one suspension strap removably secured to the crossbar. The second end includes at least one body strap removably secured to the frame. In this way, a user is able to support an animal in an upright position to properly digest their food while eating without risk of complications, such as choking.

Abstract: A paper box assembly includes at least one first box, at least one second box and at least one connecting piece. The at least one first box includes a plurality of first plates and at least one first slot. The at least one second box includes a plurality of second plates and at least one second slot. The at least one connecting piece includes a first insert, a second insert and a bendable connecting portion. Two insertion spaces formed on the bendable connecting portion and defined between the first insert and the second insert. The first insert is inserted into the first slot. The second insert is inserted into the second slot. Thus, the at least one first box and the at least one second box are connected by the at least one connecting piece.

Abstract: A pet apparatus that facilitates the movement of a household pet through a pet door opening provided in a door at the head of a stairway leading to a lower level of a building. The invention comprises a rigid platform member engaged with a barrier member, and a support member that is attached to the stairway door to safely redirect the pet to travel in a left or right direction, relative to the pet door opening, to prevent the pet from falling down the stairway. A collapsible embodiment of the invention incorporates foldability. Additional embodiments to the collapsible embodiment include manual, cord, and spring-operated foldability. The device is intended for use in combination with commonly available pet doors.

Abstract: A modular pet bet is disclosed that can be readily and easily packaged, shipped, and stored, can be easily cleaned, and is readily and easily portable from one location to another. An illustrative modular pet bed comprises a bottom portion, a wall portion, a plurality of wall cushions, and an inside cushion.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for a cattle squeeze chute includes a solenoid/valve block in hydraulic communication with a hydraulic pump and electronically coupled to a user control unit. Upon receiving a user initiated input signal from the user control unit, the solenoid/valve block activates the proper solenoid to control a squeeze panel, head gate or other moving component of the cattle squeeze chute.

Abstract: A gravity feeder with a weighted ball includes a hopper having a conical configuration that may be hung from a tree branch. The hopper includes a funnel shaped configuration and defines an open top into which granular feed may be deposited into an interior area of the hopper. A plurality of tubular distribution sections extends from a mouth of the hopper to near the ground for depositing the feed thereon. The gravity feeder includes a heavy spherical ball situated atop the feed in the hopper that pushes the feed downward into the conduit and, in fact, can descend into the distribution sections to ensure the feed is completely deposited.

Abstract: A pet water fountain is disclosed, comprising a basin configured to hold water, a pump detachably mounted at the bottom of the basin, a filter and a cover. The filter has a filter inlet and a filter outlet, the filter inlet being provided at the bottom of the filter and being detachably connected to a pump outlet of the pump, the filter outlet being provided at the top of the filter. The cover is placed in the basin and covering the pump and the filter, wherein a cover outlet is formed at the top of the cover, being connected to the filter outlet, and at least one circulating opening is configured at the bottom of the cover to connect inside and outside of the cover.

Abstract: A tag is implanted in the forwardmost part of an animal to determine the location of the animal for competitive and security purposes. The tag is implanted such that it is inserted in the first part of an animal to cross a finish line. By using the tag to determine the when an animal has reached a predetermined location, the method and system can evaluate the results of the race, negating the need for human judgment. Further, the invention allows for tracking of the animal in transit and when at a race grounds.

Abstract: The invention called hand washing device for pets refers to a compact self-adjusting device connected to a water supply hose, whereby any animal owner can wet, shampoo and rinse any pet using a single hand.

Abstract: A garment for a four legged animal comprises a first expanse configured to substantially cover the trunk of an animal. A first set of wings are coupled to a proximal end of the first expanse and configured to secure together about the neck of the animal. A second set of wings are coupled to the first expanse distally to the first set and configured to secure together about the trunk of the animal. A collar extending forwardly from the proximal end of the first expanse is configured to be folded back to create a gap with the first expanse. The second expanse is configured to attach to and substantially cover the first expanse in a first, unfurled position and to roll up adjacent the proximal end of the first expanse in a second, stowed position within the gap formed between the collar and the first expanse.

Abstract: A pet pacifying environmental device includes a base, a cover mounted on the base, and a low-frequency radio wave generator mounted between the base and the cover.

Abstract: The remote-controlled pet chase toy comprises a chassis and a body. One or more front wheels on the chassis are remotely steerable and one or more rear wheels may be driven by a drive motor on the chassis. The direction and velocity of the remotely-controlled pet chase toy may be controlled from a remote location via wireless signals sent from a remote control to a transceiver on the chassis. The wireless signals are passed from the transceiver to a control unit modifying the overall operation of the steering servo, drive motor, and a camera. The body may resemble an animal that would interest the pet. As non-limiting example, the body may resemble a squirrel, rabbit, or mouse. The camera may provide images of the area in front of the toy to the remote control to allow the remote driver to avoid obstacles.

Abstract: A pet toy formed of a first material that includes a mesh material with one or more openings and at least one integrally formed molded projection extending outward from the mesh material, and a second material overmolded onto the first material, the second material having greater rigidity than the first material, wherein the second material is formed over all outer edges of the first material such that the outer edges of the first material are fully covered by the second material, whereby the first material and the second material cooperate to define an inner chamber of the pet toy

Abstract: In one embodiment, an animal toy includes a body member and a squeaker member. The body member defines a cavity and includes a sidewall. The sidewall defines an opening in fluid communication with the cavity. The sidewall has a channel. The squeaker member defines a lumen and is configured to produce a sound in response to air passing through the lumen. The squeaker member has an extension portion. The squeaker member is coupled to the body member such that the extension member is disposed within the channel of the sidewall and at least a portion of the squeaker member is disposed within the cavity defined by the body member.

Abstract: Rodents have incisors that continuously grow and need to be worn down over time. Tear N lair consists of pulp, wood and cotton all combined to make 1 sheet of paper. When the pulp, wood and cotton is combined this creates a gnawing object of different grades of material allowing for proper wear on the incisors of a rodent. The process involves creating and forming layers of fibrous material from a pulp base that when combined create a fibrous wood and cotton paper. This process is creating a material of paper that can be layered with cotton, wood and other forms of paper. Added forms of paper may be soft or harder in grade. Added forms of paper may include shredded paper or wax paper. When joined these materials create layers that allow rodents to tear, shred and separate. Layers that are separated can also be used as a laying material allowing the rodent to rest on top. The separated material creates a cushion of padding.

Abstract: A pet harness and life vest is disclosed having a body portion which includes an outer shell which forms an envelope in which resides an inflatable bladder. The inflatable bladder includes a back portion and two oppositely disposed side chambers or portions. The inflatable bladder also includes a manually actuated air pump having a bulb with a check valve which in turn is coupled to a release valve and an elongated air tube sealed to the inflatable bladder for the introduction of air into the bladder. The pet harness also includes a flexible chest strap and a flexible belly strap. Lastly, the pet harness has a hand grip which includes a coupler in the form of a D-ring to enable a leash to be coupled to the pet harness.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques for a multiple pet restraint are provided. A system includes a main line having a proximate end and a distal end, three or more lead lines, each of the three or more lead lines having a respective proximate end and a respective distal end, and a swivel assembly configured to prevent the three or more lead lines from becoming entangled. The swivel assembly further includes a main line connector and a lead connector. The main line connector and the lead connector are configured to rotate independently about an at least one axis, and to allow the three or more lead lines to rotate about the at least one axis independent of the main line.

Abstract: A pet walking device for walking a plurality of pets comprising a top housing with a handle and a bottom housing; a swivel coupling rotatably coupling the bottom housing to the top housing for 360 degree rotation; a plurality of co-axial overlapping spool assemblies independently rotatably disposed within the bottom housing; and a leash carried by each of the plurality of co-axial overlapping spool assemblies.

Abstract: A plenum flooring system is installed over high density insulation panels, capable of preventing both heat loss to ground and intrusion of ground moisture into the flooring plenum space. The system is comprised of one or more flooring segments, each containing at least one surface opening to the plenum space, and a plenum ventilation system. The ventilation system includes a blower and air inlet openings in seals that are arranged along the perimeter of the plenum flooring segments at the walls of the interior of the poultry housing unit. The blower withdraws air from the plenum space through the surface opening of the flooring segment and discharges it into the poultry housing unit chamber, creating a continuous flow of ventilation air to maintain uniform flooring surface temperatures and remove moisture that migrates to the plenum space from manure on the perforated flooring surface due a moisture gradient.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the environment of a broiler poultry structure interior utilizing a transpired solar collector and controllable vents, fans and sensors. In an embodiment, the average or instant incident angle of the transpired collector is adjustable by either the manufacturer prior to installation, the installer, or a solar panel controller. In an embodiment of the system the Environmental Optimization System (“EOS”) provides a system for the intelligent control and monitoring the broiler poultry livestock structure environment through the utilization of a variety of environmental and livestock behavior sensors, apparatus for controlling the thermal collection and existing interior heating/air conditioning/ventilation (“HVAC”) systems, and Internet or cloud based intelligent control and monitoring capabilities of the system.

Abstract: A method for inducing feminization in Tilapia aurea includes subjecting Tilapia aurea aged 1 to 3 dph to an immersion treatment with ethinyl estradiol in a concentration ranging from 142 to 200 ppm for 1 to 3 minutes.

Abstract: A floating arrangement is for breeding fish and shellfish. The arrangement has an elongated cylinder element, and a framework attached to the cylinder element and configured to define a cage for the fish and shellfish around the cylinder element. The cylinder element is configured with a buoyancy that constitutes a main portion of the buoyancy of the floating arrangement.

Abstract: A portable refrigeration unit includes a drain tank having an open top. A grate is coupled to the top of the drain tank and covers the open top. A sidewall is upstanding from the drain tank. A top tray is coupled to a top edge of the sidewall. The top tray includes a recess and a plurality of drain holes. An ice basket includes a plurality of drain openings. The ice basket is removeably nested within the recess of the top tray. Shell fish are placed inside the portable refrigeration unit and rest on the grate. The ice basket is loaded with ice and placed within the top tray. As the ice melts, cold water drips through the ice basket and the top tray, and onto the shell fish. The cold water drains through the grate and into the tank.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pond culture circulation system based on a bio-toilet module including a culture pond and an annular treatment channel surrounding the culture pond. The annular treatment channel is sequentially provided with a sedimentation zone, a biological purification zone and a water storage zone along a direction of water flow. The culture pond includes a plurality of culture pond units. Each of the plurality of culture pond units is provided with a bio-toilet module in communication with the sedimentation zone through a sewage pipe. The water storage zone communicates with each of the plurality of culture pond units through a gravity-flow culvert. The invention further discloses a use method of the pond culture circulation system based on the bio-toilet module.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a non-human genetically modified animal with increased susceptibility to infection with a human virus. The invention suggests to genetically impair the expression of newly identified viral infection repression factors CD302, Cr11, Ndufc2, AW112010, Scarb2 and Zc3hav1, which markedly improves infection with human viruses in none-human hosts. Furthermore provided are methods for the generation of the animal of the invention, methods for increasing or reducing the susceptibility of a cell to viral infection, methods for screening novel modulators of viral infection as well as new therapy options for the treatment of viral diseases, in particular hepatitis C.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to antigen binding ligands, wherein each ligand comprises a polypeptide comprising a T-cell receptor (TCR) variable domain and an antibody constant domain, non-human vertebrate comprising in its germline a locus for producing a plurality of such antigen binding ligands and cells (eg, B-cells) expressing such ligands.

Abstract: A mouse with a humanization of the miL-3 gene and the mGM-CSF gene, a knockout of a mRAG gene, and a knockout of a mII2rg subunit gene; and optionally a humanization of the TPO gene is described. A RAG/II2rg KO/hTPO knock-in mouse is described. A mouse engrafted with human hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that maintains a human immune cell (HIC) population derived from the HSCs and that is infectable by a human pathogen, e.g., S. typhi or M. tuberculosis is described. A mouse that models a human pathogen infection that is poorly modeled in mice is described, e.g., a mouse that models a human mycobacterial infection, wherein the mouse develops one or more granulomas comprising human immune cells. A mouse that comprises a human hematopoietic malignancy that originates from an early human hematopoietic cells is described, e.g., a myeloid leukemia or a myeloproliferative neoplasia.

Abstract: In the invention the growing surface of an apparatus for growing invertebrates is increased by a body or bodies (202) located in a growing chamber (201). When food is added to the growing chamber it is spread over at least some of the surfaces of bodies and the inner wall (203) of the growing chamber. This means that the area where invertebrates can grow is increased. The body or bodies are movable with respect to the inner wall of the growing chamber. This allows mixing the added food and other compounds in the growing chamber and it keeps air routes between bodies open.

Abstract: A spinning blade mechanism for fishing bait includes a spinner that is rotationally carried on a sleeve cone. The sleeve cone has in interior cavity that is dimensioned to carry a head of a fishing bait. When the fishing bait is a bait fish, the sleeve cone prevents the deterioration of the bait fish as it is trolled through the water. The spinner provides a fish attracting vibration to attract game fish to the lure.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel having a clutch mechanism for connecting a handle and a spool and releasing a connection between the handle and the spool is disclosed. The dual-bearing reel includes a metal frame, a clutch yoke, and a guide member made of resin. The metal frame supports a handle shaft of the handle. The clutch yoke is configured to switch the clutch mechanism between a connected state and a disconnected state. The guide member includes a main body part to be mounted on the frame, and a support part integrally formed with the main body part to guide the clutch yoke in an axial direction along an axis of the spool.

Abstract: One object is to provide a fishing spinning reel in which the seal member is safe from the outside air and the external load and the interior of the reel unit remains satisfactorily waterproof and dustproof for a long period. Provided is a fishing spinning reel including: a body constituting a reel unit and a cover member closing a rear opening portion formed in a rear portion of the body. The body has a fitting portion formed on a peripheral edge portion of the rear opening portion, the fitting portion having a tubular wall shape extending toward an inner portion of the cover member and fitted in the inner portion of the cover member. A seal member having an annular shape is interposed between the inner portion of the cover member and the fitting portion.

Abstract: A fishing rod cover for protecting a fishing rod from damage and preventing entanglement of fishing line includes an expandable sleeve for receiving the distal end of a fishing rod; and a flotation device for rendering the fishing rod cover buoyant in water. The expandable sleeve has an open proximal end, a closed distal end, and a rod receiving region between the open proximal end and the closed distal end. The flotation device is located at the closed distal end of the expandable sleeve, and comprises a cushion adapted to protect the tip of the fishing rod. The fishing rod cover has a semi-rigid rod receptacle, ensuing ease of insertion of the tip of the rod, as well as the guides supported on the rod. The flotation device is manufactured as an elastomeric foam cylindrical body having a bore through the longitudinal axis.