Abstract: A disposable pet food pack includes a first container that is sealed and contains a single serving of wet pet food, a second container that is sealed and contains a single serving of dry pet food, and a connection assembly detachably connecting the first container and the second container. In another embodiment, a disposable pet food pack includes a pet food bowl that includes a lip, a cover detachably connected to the lip, and single-serving pet food packets stored in the pet food bowl under the cover and that include a wet pet food packet and a dry pet food packet.

Abstract: A needle injector used in the Landscape Services to inject the soil getting to the root of a plant [FIG. 1 #1] with the purpose of killing the plant with herbicide flowing through the needle and out the holes [FIG. 1 #4]. Typical weed control is done by pulling the weeds with a tool or by hand, not very effective as weeds grow back when pulled, there is always some root left behind to regrow. This invention kills the weed at the root and it dies and disintegrates on its own. It is an easily used device by connecting it to a garden pump sprayer or similar device [FIG. 2 #5 and 6] and using pressure to drive the herbicide into the root. It is 6? long. {FIG. 1. number 3} to get the deep roots. It can be used with fertilizers as well, getting near or on the roots.

Abstract: Weeds are often viewed negatively because they compete with desired plants (like crops or flowers) for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. They can also hinder gardening and farming operations, harbor pests and diseases, and potentially pose risks to humans and animals. Chemical solutions for weeds can be costly, not entirely effective and can cause long term negative impacts on the environment. Discussed herein is a new technology directed to a laser-based technique for weed control. The system can be attached to a tractor, a drone (an unmanned aircraft that is guided remotely or autonomously), a ATV (all-terrain vehicle), or in general any vehicle or piece of equipment such as agricultural equipment.

Abstract: A roofing shingle includes an asphalt-filled layer on a surface of a substrate, and a plurality of coated granules on the asphalt-filled layer, where each of the coated granules of the plurality of coated granules has a base particle, and a coating including metal silicate and a reflective pigment, where the coated granules of the plurality of coated granules have an average L* value of less than 30, and a total solar reflectance of 20% to 40%.

Abstract: Systems and methods for pest detection and control using sensors and chemical dispersers. Systems use sensors to detect and classify pests based on wingbeat frequency and other environmental data, such as temperature and humidity. This information is then used to deploy targeted pest control chemicals, such as pheromone-based chemicals, which disrupt pest mating cycles without harming the environment. Systems aim to improve pest control effectiveness, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impacts by leveraging detailed information about pest types, locations, and activity times to deploy highly targeted interventions.

Abstract: A self-watering planting apparatus configured to promote the growth of aerial roots atop a thin layer of rooting media in a shallow passively humidified rooting chamber. The apparatus delivers water to the root system aeroponically via captured condensate that passively drips onto the aerial roots and via capillarity within the rooting media that extends continuously into a reservoir located beneath the rooting chamber.

Abstract: A wall panel includes a frame provided with vertical battens. The frame defines a plurality of holes. A connecting plate is formed by a mixture of a curable material in which organic plant-derived elements are embedded. The wall panel includes a thermal insulation layer. A facing layer is separated from the connecting plate by the frame and thermal insulation layer. A plurality of connectors are fixed to the frame. Each connector has a salient area spaced apart from the frame and embedded in the connecting plate. The connecting plate partially overlaps the vertical battens in the thickness direction, the connecting plate forming wood-concrete studs that partially fill the plurality of holes.

Abstract: An improved agility system can include a first stanchion rotatably secured within a storage area of a first base by a shaft and rotatable at least ninety degrees from the storage area into an upright position with respect to the first base. The system can include a second stanchion rotatably secured within a storage area of a first base by a shaft and rotatable at least ninety degrees from the storage area into an upright position with respect to the second base, a retaining means formed within the stanchions, and a bar suspendable horizontally by the retaining means. Retaining means can be comprised of bore holes or notches formed at various distances along the stanchions from their respective shafts, metallic or magnetic strips formed along sides of the first and second stanchions, or metallic or magnetic elements disposed at various distances along sides of the first and second stanchions.

Abstract: A pet chasing toy includes a main driving station, at least one satellite unit which is arranged to be disposed at a distance from the main driving station, a connecting cable and a visual object attached on the connecting cable. The main driving station includes a driving unit and a main driving rotor. The satellite unit includes a satellite driving wheel. The connecting cable extends between the main driving rotor and the satellite driving wheel. The driving unit is arranged to drive the main driving rotor to rotate so as to drive the connecting cable and the visual object to repetitively move between the main driving rotor and the satellite driving wheel.

Abstract: A modular, preferably reusable planter that is adapted to be selectively moved between: (1) a first orientation in which the planter is substantially in the shape of flower pot; and (2) a second orientation in which: (a) the planter's sidewall is separated into multiple parts so that the sidewall can be separated from vegetation and the soil holding the vegetation's roots without disturbing the roots and soil, and (b) the various parts of the planter's sidewall are separated from the planter's base. The modular planter may include one or more fasteners, such as an elastomeric loops or hook-and-loop fasteners, that are configured to selectively maintain the modular planter in the first orientation, and to allow an individual to optionally quickly release the fastener so that they can quickly move the planter into the second orientation and remove vegetation and its roots and soil from the planter's interior.

Abstract: Examples of the disclosure include a fishing device comprising an agitation device configured to move relative to a medium, the agitation device including a tapered anterior section entrained to produce laminar flow in the medium around the anterior section of the agitation device and including at least one anterior attachment site, and a posterior section that flares out from the tapered anterior section and includes at least one posterior attachment site, the at least one posterior attachment site being configured to be coupled to a lure downstream of the agitation device, the posterior section being entrained to produce turbulent flow downstream of the agitation device in a region around the lure.

Abstract: A feeding system for feeding animals, in particular cows, at a feeding place feed from a feed supply including at least one autonomous feeding device having a container for accommodating a batch of feed from the feed supply. The autonomous feeding takes feed held in the container to the feeding place and dispenses it. The feeding system further includes a feed-quantity measuring device for repeatedly measuring a feed-quantity value for the quantity of feed for consumption by the animals at the feeding place, and a control system which receives feed-quantity values from the feed-quantity measuring device measured different measurement instants. The control system stores a plurality of the feed-quantity values in a memory. The control system calculates at least one value of a feed variable at at least one point in time after the last measurement instant, on the basis of the feed-quantity values stored in the memory.

Abstract: A bee feeder designed to prevent bee drowning and minimize inter-hive fighting. The feeder comprises a long rectangular container, optimally 2 to 6 feet in length, with taller walls (4 to 10 inches) to contain a significant volume of bee syrup. Floating wooden dowels, approximately ¼ inch in diameter and slightly shorter than the width of the container, are placed side by side atop the syrup, creating a safe bee feeding surface. The dowels are light enough to float as bees land on them, enabling access to the syrup. High-sugar concentration syrup used in the feeder creates an osmotic preservation effect, protecting the dowels from decay. This invention provides an efficient and safe method for feeding large numbers of bees, with advantages over smaller or bucket-style feeders, particularly in terms of surface area and ease of use. It allows bees to feed without crowding and requires fewer refills.

Abstract: A lure 1 includes a body 3, a support 5, and a weight 7. The body 3 includes a head 13a in its front portion and a tail 13b in its rear portion. The support 5 extends in the front-rear direction inside the body 3. The weight 7 is supported by the support 5 so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. At least part of the weight 7 is movable in a transverse direction that intersects with the front-rear direction.

Abstract: A waterway structure for a flowerpot stand is disclosed. The flowerpot stand is assembled with a waterway device, including plural poles, plural bearing elements and a waterway device. Each pole is provided with an external assembly board, plural through-holes and a lower through-hole. The bearing element provides for placing a flowerpot, the waterway device is provided with plural lower water hoses and plural upper water hoses, the lower water hose is connected at a bottom of the pole, and the upper water hose is connected at a position above the pole. The pole is used as a support structure and also for a water source to flow through. Through the lower water hose, the water source enters into the connected poles and flow to the upper hoses, and is then poured into the flowerpots from the upper water hoses.

Abstract: A pulley system for enabling an object attached to a line to pass around a rotating pulley at least partially enclosed by a housing, without causing the object to encounter interference from the housing structure as the object passages through. An inward beveled edge of the housing structure may act to guide the line into the pulley groove. An object passthrough window for allowing the object to pass around the pulley while the pulley is rotating, without encumbrance of the object, may comprise a substantially solid, or continuous, inner surface formed of the inward beveled edge and the pulley groove. An exemplary use of the pulley system is in drive or transfer pulleys, or both, in systems utilizing pulley arrangements: for example, in systems such as lure coursing systems that continuously loop a line having a lure attached, for the enjoyment of domesticated animals.

Abstract: A carrier framework relates to the field of carriers. The carrier framework includes: two support frames arranged opposite to each other; a first connecting assembly including two ends connected to first ends of the two support frames respectively; and a second connecting assembly including two ends connected to second ends of the two support frames respectively. Since the first connecting assembly is detachably connected to the two support frames, and the second connecting assembly is rotatably connected to the two support frames, when the carrier framework is required to be folded and stored, the first connecting assembly can be slid rightwards to separate upper ends of the two support frames, and then, the second connecting assembly is folded to fold the two support frames for storage, further reducing a storage space of the carrier framework.

Abstract: A cap-shaped tent and a mosquito net are provided. A storage package structure is improved so that the setting-up and breaking-down of a tent can be carried out easily and rapidly as compared with the existing structure and the concern of losing the storage package can be reduced. In addition, because the storage package can be utilized as a peripheral bottom mat for the tent, issues caused when the mat is separately provided can be addressed. A folding structure of the tent is improved so that the breaking-down of the tent can be carried out rapidly, and the tent can be rapidly and easily put into the improved storage package, so that convenience in use can be improved. The support structure for the tent is improved so that the setting-up and breaking-down of the tent can be carried out easily and rapidly while ensuring and maintaining a sufficient support force.

Abstract: A land-based ungulate recovery support and stabilization system includes at least one fall control unit mounted in a recovery space and coupled to a harness via at least one rope. The at least one fall control unit provides means for applying brake force(s) to a land-based hoofed animal, such as a horse, fitted in the harness to manage motion of the animal. By managing motion, an uncontrolled fall, a stagger, and other jerking motions can be avoided to prevent injury.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes: an elongated lure body that includes a chamber with an open end; and a ballast moveably inserted in the chamber. The ballast can be selectively manipulated to assume different positions along a length of the chamber to tailor a buoyancy of the fishing lure to accommodate different fishing conditions. The elongated lure body can include multiple sections, with each section resembling a different portion of an organism which certain species of fish treat as prey. The respective sections of the elongated body can be pivotally connected so that the fishing lure mimics the movement of the organism which the fishing lure is intended to mimic as the fishing lure is pulled through a body of water.