Abstract: An automatic aquarium system that uses an automatic aquarium siphon bridge comprises a first water tank and a second water tank. The system further comprises a siphon bridge arranged between the first water tank and the second water tank. The system also comprises a pump arranged in one leg of the bridge. The aquarium system also comprises a cross over siphon arranged within the siphon bridge wherein one end of the cross over siphon is connected to an inlet of the pump and the opposite end is arranged in the second water tank. The automatic aquarium system may also comprise an air extraction siphon arranged between a top surface of the bridge and the inlet of the pump. This may allow for clean well aerated water to circulate throughout the automatic aquarium system, i.e., between the first and second tank via the bridge to allow for fish to properly enjoy two tanks and the bridge area therebetween.

Abstract: A modular assembly is disclosed to support, feed, and water live vegetative growth on an inclined or vertical surface, using a series of horizontally mounted troughs affixed to an impervious backing panel.

Abstract: A cover for a probe head of an air data probe includes a sleeve defining a cavity for enclosing a portion of the probe head of the air data probe, the sleeve including a closed end, an open end opposite the closed end, and an interior surface extending from the open end to the closed end, and a reservoir for holding insect repellent, the reservoir located at least partially within the cavity of the sleeve.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a tank assembly with a main housing enclosing an inner volume, and an outlet section positioned extending from one end of the main housing that includes a front cavity with an outlet volume and an adjacent outlet channel. Some embodiments include at least one removable filter configured to be inserted at least partially into main housing forming at least a filtered volume and a fluidly coupled main volume. Some embodiments include a removable tank baffle including at least one central channel and a plurality of baffle apertures. In some embodiments, the central channel is configured to be fluidly coupled to the outlet channel when the removable tank baffle is positioned in the main housing. Further, the plurality of baffle apertures are configured to be fluidly coupled to the outlet volume when the removable tank baffle is positioned in the main housing.

Abstract: A trap for capturing small animals, such as raccoons, includes a housing with front and rear doors, and a three-way trigger which is actuated by an animal trying to reach bait located in the housing and behind the trigger. The trigger can be moved longitudinally forward to a set position which holds the door open to release the door to a closed position. The trigger can be actuated or tripped in either left or right lateral directions, or in a rearward longitudinal direction to release the door to a closed position. The trigger is spring biased toward the set position. The front door slides vertically within guide tracks extending along opposite lateral edges of the front door, or alternatively, is hinged for pivotal movement. The back door can be opened for positioning bait inside the housing.

Abstract: The invention is a system comprising a wire cage trap and wire-cage enclosed lifting subsystem. The two systems are attached and submerged together. When ready to be retrieved, a sound control signal is conveyed to the system. The sound control signal is converted to an electric control signal, which enables inflation of a buoyancy bladder and bringing the wire-cage trap and wire-cage lifting subsystems to the surface. The invention may comprise sensors in the lifting system which can provide information about valve on-off state, gas pressure, depth and location. That information is converted from electric to sound signals and generated through the water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an egg collecting device for black soldier flies and its oviposition plate set, comprising at least two oviposition plates which can be reused; the oviposition plates are positioned in an overlapping manner, and a gap is provided between surfaces of adjacent oviposition plates for the oviposition of black soldier flies. The egg collecting device for black soldier flies comprises a box containing oviposition-inducing material, a screen board, and the oviposition plate mentioned above; the box containing oviposition-inducing material is covered with the screen board, and the oviposition plate set is provided on the screen board. The present invention could simulate an oviposition environment according to the oviposition habits of black soldier flies, and it better induces of the oviposition of black soldier flies, providing a good foundation for large-scale, commercial oviposition of black soldier flies.

Abstract: There is disclosed an insect trapping light which includes a visible light housing defining a visible light chamber and an insect trapping housing defining a separate UV light chamber. The visible light housing includes a floor having a matrix white light LEDs on one side while the insect trapping housing includes a plurality of UV LEDs mounted on the floor other side. The visible light housing also includes a rectangular frame, a translucent light diffuser plate and a translucent logo plate. The diffuser plate is mounted to the frame such that there are no gaps that enable an insect to enter the visible light housing. The insect trapping housing includes a mounting plate and an adhesive board with removable adhesive strips.

Abstract: A supporting device having a curved support surface elevated above a base and angled with respect to the base, such as for the support of an animal. The support surface may be elevated above the base by an adjustable stanchion so that it can accommodate animals of different sizes. The angled support surface may be fixedly or pivotally attached to the stanchion so that it may accommodate the sloped abdomen of the animal. The support surface may be designed to have a small sagitta so that it provides unobstructed access to the sides of the animal being supported. The base may be designed and configured to have a dog-bone shaped outline. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A rig unit for a fishing line includes a float body and a ballast mass removably coupled to the float body. The ballast mass and the float body are configured to remain coupled together during a launch phase and a flight, and to separate from each other upon impact with the water at the end of a flight path. During flight, when the float body and the ballast mass are connected together, the rig unit is orientated with the float body arranged in front, and the ballast mass arranged behind it. After separation upon impact with the water, the ballast mass is configured to rest on the seabed. The main line has a first section descending from the fishing rod to a guide passage of the ballast mass, and a second section ascending from the guide passage to the float body, which is able to remain immersed, at a distance from the water surface, with a terminal line extending upwards, starting from the float body, to an auxiliary float with which the hook is associated.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing licking branches to a support structure includes a body suitable for attachment to a support structure, at least one branch holder extending outwardly from the annular body, and securing means for securing a branch in place within the branch holder. The securing means may include a clamp. The body may be an annular body for fitting over the support structure. The body ma include a surface for fitting against the support structure with at least one loop operatively connected to the support structure. The angle of each of the at least one branch holder is adjustable.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically delivering a substance to an animal or fish including a positioning system that positions each animal singularly and a sensor that detects the location of a predetermined targeted area on the animal. The system further includes a delivery device for delivering a substance to the targeted area. The position of the delivery device may be adjustable. The delivery device is in communication with the sensor. The delivery device adjusts its position in response to the data received from the sensor and delivers a substance to the targeted area.

Abstract: A system for testing for contaminants in an assembly line grow pod includes a tray moving along a track arranged in an assembly line grow pod, a plurality of cells arranged on the tray and a contaminant sensor. Each cell supports seeds, plants, or both, and a selected cell includes side walls and a base that define a cavity. The contaminant sensor is arranged in the cavity of the selected cell. The contaminant sensor includes a sensing device and a control device. The sensing device directly senses a characteristic of a content present in association with the selected cell. The control device is coupled to the sensing device and operable to receive a signal from the sensing device. The control device may determine a likelihood of contamination based on the received signal.

Abstract: An assembly providing a leash component, a harness component and an attachment mechanism adapted to attach the leash to the harness is provided. The leash includes two or more handles positioned along its length that may be connected together to effectively reduce the leash's length. The attachment mechanism includes guiding magnets that may facilitate the proper alignment and orientation of the mechanism during engagement between the leash and the harness. In this way, the attachment mechanism is configured to be activated using one hand.

Abstract: A fishing lure box kit for carrying and draining offshore trolling lures includes at least one draining tray having a tray bottom, tray sides extending from the tray bottom, a tray interior formed by the tray bottom and the tray sides and at least one tray opening in the tray bottom. One or more lure frames are provided in the tray interior of the draining tray. Each lure frame has a frame interior and an open frame top and frame bottom. One or more lure cases are provided in the one or more lure frames, respectively. Each of the lure cases has a case interior sized and configured to accommodate a fishing lure and a case bottom configured to support the fishing lure and provided with at least one opening configured to drain water from the case interior.

Abstract: An adjustable fishing rod butt includes a first elongate member hingeably attached to a second elongate member. The first elongate member includes an opening on a bottom surface thereof extending at least into an interior thereof, and an alignment locking member secured about the opening on the bottom surface thereof. The alignment locking member includes an opening coaxially aligned with the opening in the first elongate member. The second elongate member includes an adjustable reel seat portion on an upper surface, and an angle positioning arm extending from a bottom surface and oriented to be received by the openings in the first elongate member and the alignment locking member. A locking pin locks the angle positioning arm to provide the butt with a specific angular relationship.

Abstract: A keel attached to a central body of trolling spreader bar is configurable with a plurality of fishing lures as an assembly to mimic a small school of fish. The keel is angled to urge the lure assembly continually to one side or the other from what would be the normal straight line of travel of a trolling vessel. By attaching an angled keel directly to the lure/spreader bar one is able to easily set lines behind the vessel at varying angles and distances which greatly increase the width of the full trolling lure spread.

Abstract: A pet container for transporting pets, in particular for air shipment of pets, comprising an outer shell having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the outer shell defines a pet chamber for accommodating a pet, wherein the outer shell has an opening formed therein for providing access to the pet chamber and a door for opening and closing the opening, and a climate compartment for receiving a cooling or heating medium therein, wherein the climate compartment is provided below the pet chamber and has an orifice for horizontally inserting a cooling or heating medium into and removing a cooling or heating medium from the climate compartment.

Abstract: A toilet for an animal having an up-down direction includes an upper container including a bottom part in which a plurality of holes that penetrate in the up-down direction are formed, and a lower container provided below the upper container. An outer periphery of each of the holes being surrounded with cross ribs along a direction intersecting with the up-down direction and longitudinal ribs along a direction intersecting with the up-down direction and the cross ribs. An uppermost part of the longitudinal ribs is higher than an uppermost part of the cross ribs. A part of the cross ribs connected to the longitudinal ribs being provided with an upper-side inclined surface inclined obliquely downward from the longitudinal ribs.

Abstract: A termite detection device, system, and method. The device includes a housing and bait strip. A first circuit board and detection switch are on the bait strip. A deep hole with a non-through bottom is in the bait strip. A supporting body capable of ascending/descending is in the deep hole for supporting a detected body. The first circuit board is electrically connected to the switch, to determine on/off of the switch. The system includes the termite detection device, a detector, and a database. The device sends a signal of the switch to the database via the detector. In the method, the detector triggers the termite detection device or the termite detection device is automatically triggered. The first circuit board determines on/off of the switch, and sends to the database via the detector for processing/storage. The switch is in a power-off state when no detection is performed.