Abstract: A zone expander system which may be used to increase the number of zones by apportioning a parameter allotted for one zone into multiple sub-parameters for multiple new zones. The parameter may be the duration of time which the zone is active.

Abstract: A feeding, container, system and methods configured to automatically present food to an animal for consumption. A feeding assembly (1) including: a) a container storage subassembly (12) configured to store one or more containers (16) of the food therein; b) a container handling subassembly (42) and/or a transport subassembly (40) configured to retrieve and/or receive from the container storage subassembly and transfer to a feeding area (32); c) a container opening subassembly (46) configured to open the container while being transferred to the feeding area from the container storage subassembly; d) optionally, a waste collection subassembly (14) configured to receive the one or more containers after being presented at the feeding area. The feeding assembly may provide a container opening subassembly (46) configured to peel a lid away (54) from a container (16) prior to presenting the container in a feeding area.

Abstract: A method of making an animal feeder includes: cutting a plurality of blanks from sheet material, forming at least one flange in at least one of the blanks and forming at least one opening in at least one of the blanks, so as to define a plurality of components, the plurality of components configured to define the animal feeder when assembled, wherein the animal feeder includes: a tray assembly defining at least one sloped feed dish; a reservoir communicating with the tray assembly, the reservoir having a fill opening; and dispensing openings formed in a wall of the reservoir configured to permit granular animal feed to flow by gravity from the reservoir into the at least one sloped feed dish.

Abstract: Provided are a test apparatus for dust-exposing breath of animals and a test method thereof. The test apparatus includes a constant temperature and humidity test box internally provided with a test chamber and provided with a dust inlet connected to a dust conveying device. The test chamber separated into a cleaning area and an activity area, and a blowing device is arranged in the cleaning area. The test method includes following steps: step S1: a test animal is placed in the activity area; step S2: dust is introduced and the blowing device is turned on; step S3: a temperature and a humidity are adjusted; step S4: the test animal is taken out to weigh and step S5: steps S1 to S4 are repeated, blood of the test animal is drawn after days for biochemical index assay, and a test cycle is completed.

Abstract: A separator device is provided for sifting soiled animal bedding including a separator frame having a stand and at least one wheel. The stand engages and disengages with a floor to move from a stationary position to an ambulatory position. The separator device includes a flexible member and a screen attached to the flexible member for supporting the soiled animal bedding. An actuator is attached to the screen and applies an oscillatory force to the screen. The oscillatory force causes the screen to oscillate to sift soiled animal bedding as the animal bedding is moved along the separator frame. Reusable animal bedding material falls through the screen while clumped animal manure moves toward the front of the separator frame. A container supported by the separator frame collects clumped animal manure falling off of the front edge of the screen.

Abstract: This deconstructable plant pot overcomes the problems with soil and root disruption during transplanting. At its simplest, the pot has three parts: two curved sidewalls and a base. The sidewalls can be attached and detached from each other. The sidewalls are connected by sliding them together along their vertical edges. When they are attached they form a hollow body, which can be attached and detached from the base by twisting the base on and off the lower portion of the hollow body.

Abstract: An interactive dog tug apparatus for dispensing food items has a tug arm. Rotating the tug arm around a first axis of rotation from a resting position to a tugged position causes a jar assembly to rotate about a second axis from an upright position to an at least partially inverted position. This motion causes food items held by the jar assembly to move into a position for dispensing. Then rotation of the tug arm around the first axis from the tugged position back to the resting position causes the jar assembly to rotate back into the upright position. The motion of the jar assembly rotating from the at least partially inverted position to the upright position dispenses the food items that were moved in position for dispensing.

Abstract: This invention discloses a pet collar in the field of pet supplies, including an inner ring and a barrier configured on the inner ring, wherein the diameter of the inner ring is adjustable. The barrier is composed of multiple structural units distributed on the inner circumference. The upper part of the structural unit converges inwardly to form a closed top. At least in the lower part, the adjacent structural units form drainage positions, and at least in the upper part, the adjacent structural units form ventilation gaps. This collar uses a multi-petal design which can significantly improve the breathability of the collar, reduce moisture accumulation and prevent skin diseases, increase wearing comfort and reduce the impact of the collar on pets and their walking.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a controlled environment production facility, including: a climate controlled growing chamber, and an absorption chiller. The climate controlled growing chamber includes artificial lighting and at least one cooling and dehumidification unit. The cooling and dehumidification unit is supplied with chilled water from the absorption chiller.

Abstract: A feed supply system used in distributing feed grain from a feed tank includes a boot unloader coupled to an upstream end of at least one conveyor tube in fluid communication with a downwardly opening aperture of the feed tank. The boot unloader includes an unloader body formed of a front panel and a rear panel to form a receiving portion into which feed grain flows from the feed tank. At least one auger is partially received in the unloader body and extends from the unloader body into a respective conveyor tube. The auger is secured to the rear panel with an end bearing and has a helical flighting configured to rotate about an auger axis. An auger retention mechanism extends between the front panel and the rear panel of the boot unloader and positioned above the auger axis so that the auger retention mechanism prevents the flighting from deforming upwards within the boot unloader.

Abstract: A cat tower feeding tray that can easily be removed when not in use. The cat tower feeding tray can be used with various sized and shaped food and water bowls. The cat tower feeding tray allows cats to be fed above the ground away from other animals or small children, which prevents unexpected messes and protects the other animals and small children from foods that may be harmful to them if ingested. In addition, the cat tower feeding tray allows cat owners with limited bending ability to feed their cat without the need to bend down to place the food.

Abstract: A feeder system has a reservoir holds feed, which is to be dispersed according to a desirable, preferred, animal, namely, a livestock animal (e.g., horse, cow, cattle, sheep, goats) and/or game animal (e.g., deer, elk, turkey). The feed contained in the reservoir is dispensed to at least one feed outlet chamber through a corresponding feed outlet in the housing. The inventive animal feeder system helps to prevent unscheduled feeding, water and/or moisture incursion, and access to feed by undesired animals. The present system further limits power draw, to improve deployment longevity of a feeder system, and offers a self-contained complete feeder system to prevent corrosion and unwanted disruption of electrical elements.

Abstract: An interactive pet treat dispenser includes a support frame, a container, a suspension assembly, and a plurality of cover structures. The support frame includes a pair of support legs. The container is designed to store pet treats therein and includes a plurality of orifices through which pet treats may exit the container. The suspension assembly detachably connects the container to the support legs in a suspended manner between the support legs to permit a pet to physically engage and manipulate the container to cause pet treats to exit the container through the orifices. The cover structures are designed to be selectively removably connected to the container to partially or fully close the orifices to restrict or prevent pet treats from exiting the container.

Abstract: Pet door inserts including a base panel system and an adjustment panel system. The base panel system includes a first and second base panels, a pet door, and a track. The pet door moveably mounts to the first base panel within a pet door opening and selectively covers the pet door opening. The second base panel is coupled to the first base panel along a first lateral side of the second base panel. The track extends longitudinally along a medial portion of the second base panel. The adjustment panel system is moveably mounted on the track and translates relative to the base panel system. The adjustment panel system includes a first adjustment panel defining a horizontal groove extending longitudinally along a medial portion of the first adjustment panel. The horizontal groove selectively receives the track to selectively mount the adjustment panel system to the base panel system.

Abstract: A portable device for dispensing a disinfectant in liquid form to effect complete or partial healing of a lameness in a livestock responsive to the disinfectant; wherein the portable device includes: a liquid-tight reservoir bag; an emitter unit; and a flexible hose connecting the reservoir bag to the discharger unit when using the unit.

Abstract: A cultivation system for indoor farming of saffron plants (Crocus sativus) and other plants can include one or more compartments coupled with one or more climate modules which are controlled by one or more control systems. The control system can be configured to control the climate modules to provide different climate conditions to different compartments for different stages of the plants growth. Further, the temperature, humidity, and lighting in the compartments can include cyclic sequences configured to accelerate the life cycle of the plants. In addition, the plants can be trimmed, genome-specific fertilizer can be added to growth medium, absorbance pads can be used under the plant corms.

Abstract: An animal litter box and feeder are disclosed. Animals, such as rabbits, typically have an animal litter box and an animal feeder. The litter box disclosed is a multi-layer structure including a lower layer, at least one middle layer, and an upper layer. The lower layer is more rigid than one or both of the upper layer and the at least one middle layer, and composed of different materials than one or both of the upper layer and the at least one middle layer. For example, the lower layer may be rigid and composed of hard plastic, the upper layer may be semi-rigid and composed of paper, and the at least one middle layer may be non-rigid and composed of plastic. The multi-layer configuration for the animal litter box may be used in combination with an animal feeder in order to provide a combination animal litter box and feeder.

Abstract: An animal feeding apparatus includes a base, a tray, and a housing. The tray comprises a rotary plate. The base comprises a motor having a motor shaft operably coupled with the rotary plate to rotate the tray. The base further comprises a power source supplying power to the motor and a controller configured to operate the motor. The tray further comprises a plurality of radial chambers. The plurality of radial chambers is configured to hold animal food items for consumption. The housing is attached to the base. The housing comprises an opening allowing one of the plurality of radial chambers to be accessible to an animal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a double-air-duct water blower for a pet, including a water blower main body, where a first air inlet flow channel and a second air inlet flow channel are respectively arranged on two sides of the water blower main body; an air duct partition plate is arranged in the water blower main body; an air outlet flow channel is arranged on the water blower main body; a heating assembly is arranged in the air outlet flow channel; and a fluid enters the water blower main body through the first air inlet flow channel and the second air inlet flow channel, is converged into accumulated air after passing through the air duct partition plate, and then is blown out from the air outlet flow channel after passing through the heating assembly. The structural design of the present invention is reasonable.

Abstract: A pet weaning bowl includes a bottom, a side wall, and a trough. The bottom and the side wall define an interior space to hold dry pet food. The side wall includes an upper edge defining an opening into the interior space. The trough is mounted on the upper edge to hold wet pet food. The trough includes a flexible resilient material to permit pets recently born to easily and comfortably access wet pet food and thereby be directed toward dry pet food in the interior space.