Abstract: An at least semi-autonomous litter conditioning vehicle has a chassis. A drive system is coupled to the chassis and can move the vehicle along a floor of an animal enclosure. A collection system is coupled to a front portion of the chassis and includes a flailer that can reduce a particle size of the litter as the collection system collects litter from the floor. A conditioning system is coupled along a length of the chassis and includes a drum that can receive the collected litter and can be rotated to tumble the litter. A heating element of the conditioning system can transfer thermal energy to the litter as it is tumbled in the drum. A dispersement system is coupled to a back portion of the chassis. The dispersement system can receive conditioned litter from the conditioning system and can disperse the conditioned litter on the floor behind the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a submerged observation unit (6) for a fish tank, wherein the observation unit (6) is suspended in a node cable (5) from a hoist winch (3) of a surface buoy (2). The node cable (5) is torsion-resistant, wherein the node cable (5) is at its upper end wound on the hoist winch (3) having a horizontal drum axis. The observation unit (6) is arranged to be motorized and to azimuthally rotate about a vertical axis. The surface buoy (2) is arranged to be motorized and to move along a main span (10) of a surface cable (1), wherein the main span (10) is arranged to be spanned across a float ring (9) of the fish tank.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for livestock feeding and care. The livestock feeding devices include two horizontal bars adapted to be strung through a hay net, and further include at least two mounting brackets which each include a zigzag channel. One horizontal bar is fixed in place on the mounting brackets, and the other horizontal bar moves in and out of the zigzag channels of the mounting brackets.

Abstract: A tailboard system for horse stalls. A tailboard system for a horse stall includes a plurality of tailboard sections, each tailboard section including a first arched portion between a first pair of integral flanges including an upper flange and a lower flange, the arched portion including a pair of straight, angled sides connected by a rounded tip, and a first tapered end adjacent to a second tapered end of an adjacent section of the plurality of tailboard sections to form a triangular gap therebetween, and a joint strap covering the triangular gap, the joint strap including a second pair of flanges between a second arched portion, and wherein the plurality of tailboard sections are adapted to be mounted by the pair of flanges in a row around at least a portion of an inside perimeter of the horse stall to form the tailboard system.

Abstract: A floatable structure has a cage with a surrounding wall and a bottom, the cage being arranged for fish farming. A surrounding skirt extends in a downward direction from the bottom, wherein at least a portion of the bottom from the skirt towards a center of the cage is tight. The portion of the bottom and the skirt forming a bottom section are arranged to be filled with a gas giving the floatable structure additional buoyancy.

Abstract: Embodiments for a chum throwing device are disclosed. In a non-limiting embodiment, the chum throwing device includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The device also includes a container having a closed end attached to the shaft and an open end that faces away from the shaft. A level is attached to the shaft to provide an indication of whether the container is tilted or whether the container is aligned properly for use.

Abstract: Disclosed devices for intranasal administration of medicament to a patient can comprise a hand-held unit comprising a gripping portion for being held by an operator, a spray head having a spray apparatus and a nozzle, a control unit coupled to the hand-held unit via at least one connecting tube, and one or more containers for holding medicaments. The at least one connecting tube can be flexible enough to enable easy maneuvering of the hand-held unit and rigid enough to prevent widening of the tube due to inner pressure when medicaments pass from the containers to the hand-held unit.

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

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

Abstract: A smart agricultural automatic feeding device includes a feeding box, a weighing part is disposed in the feeding box and connected with a top of the feeding box; a separating part is disposed below the weighing part and rotatably connected to an inner wall of the feeding box, a feed end of the separating part is connected with a discharge end of weighing part; a delivery part is disposed below the separating part and includes delivery tubes arranged in parallel, the delivery tubes are fixed to the inner wall of the feeding box, feed ends of the delivery tubes are connected to the discharge end of the separating part and configured to be arranged correspondingly to a fish pond; an air supply part is disposed outside the feeding box and connected to the delivery tubes through a pressurized part, the pressurized part is in transmission connection with the separating part.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a modular green roof tray, house plant growth media and horticulture growth media, and a tree protection mat for weed and moisture control made from recycled disposable diapers. The growth medium and tree protection mat contain superabsorbent materials from diaper that can absorb waters and greatly reduce irrigation so to provide a drought resistant feature. One embodiment also provides a manufacturing process to perform 100% recycling of disposed diapers.

Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body including a rotational molded wall formed from a plastic material. The kennel body defines an interior space shaped to accommodate one or more animals, and defines a door opening shaped to allow the animal to enter and exit the kennel body. A door is disposed on the kennel body proximate the door opening. The door is pivotally moveable between an open position and a closed position. A latch is disposed on the door. A drain recess is defined in the rear wall of the kennel body, and a removable drain plug may be positioned in the drain recess. A moat is defined in the kennel body floor to collect water off the floor of the kennel body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a water supplier for a pet and a control method thereof, that is, a water supplier for a pet that operates a thermoelectric element by sensing the temperature of water stored in a water tub through a water temperature sensor, operates a warning unit by sensing the level of the water stored in a water tub through a water level sensor, operates a pump by sensing a pet within a predetermined distance range through a proximity sensor, and cuts power or keeps the inclination of a water dispenser horizontal by sensing the inclination of the water tub through a gyro sensor, and a method of controlling the water supplier.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for storing and automatically feeding livestock having a guided pivoting panel member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flower arrangement support system for helping arranged flowers to maintain their shape. The flower arrangement support system includes a box-type frame having a provided on the upper surface of the box-type frame, a support means to support arranged flowers, and a connection means connected to both the box-type frame and the support means so as to prevent the support means from escaping from the box-type frame when the support means rotates. The support means has a first row, a second row, a third row, and an N-th row, and the first row, the second row, the third row, and the N-th row each include a plurality of rotating balls each having a through hole. The connection means is wound once around the rotating balls and includes a sliding member which is located in the box-type frame to be slidable vertically and has an accommodation space therein.

Abstract: Cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture. Composition of matter suitable for forming a cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture. Method of forming a medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: adding a sufficient amount of water to a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture, to lower the consistency to between about 14% to 27%. Method of growing plant seedlings comprising: implanting plant seeds in a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture.

Abstract: This invention provides a low stress training device and method for growing a plant from the Cannabaceae family. The device comprises a mast and a cultivator moveably attached to the mast such that the cultivator may be fixed into a variety of positions along the mast. The method for using the device in a low stress training process leads to increased size, quality, and quantity of colas on plants from the Cannabaceae family through stimulating cytokinin and auxin development.

Abstract: A feeder assembly for dispensing feed to wildlife and other animals. The assembly includes a hopper, such as a conventional gravity-feed hopper. The assembly includes a broadcast feeder that sprays feed from a spinning tray driven by a motor. The feeder housing includes domed plates above and below the tray to direct the spray of feed peripherally and prevent varmints from operating the tray manually. The feeder housing may include an attachment plate to attach the feeder to the inside or outside of the bottom of the hopper. The housing may include a collar that is threadedly connectable to a downwardly extending neck on the attachment plate so the housing can be easily connected to and disconnected from the hopper. A chute control plank in the neck of the housing opens and closes the chute to allow removal of the feeder from the hopper without spilling feed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a feeder system for animals are described. The modular system includes frame having a plurality of walls and a trolley system having a net system and shock system. The trolley system is movable relative to the plurality of walls in order to move the net system towards and away from a floor and a roof. More specifically, the trolley system allows the net system to be moved upwards towards the roof, after which food can be inserted into the frame. Once the food is appropriately located, the trolley system allows the net system to be moved downwardly until it is on top of the food to regulate the rate at which an animal consumes the food. The walls may have releasable fasteners that can be used to releasably secure the walls to one another, and the trolley system to one of the walls.

Abstract: Cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture. Composition of matter suitable for forming a cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture. Method of forming a medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: adding a sufficient amount of water to a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture, to lower the consistency to between about 14% to 27%. Method of growing plant seedlings comprising: implanting plant seeds in a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture.