Abstract: The present application relates to agriculture productions system that allows tor the controlled release of beneficial agents into a plant root mass, and more particularly it is beneficial for agriculture production where control of infusion of micro-nutrient, infusion macronutrient, root temperature control agents, nutrients and/or elements are applied to the root zone of a plant.

Abstract: Livewells of a vessel are used to store caught fish, such as during fishing competitions. Apparatuses, systems, and methods track and use fishing information for efficient operation and control of livewells and the associated pumps. An example marine electronic device of a vessel comprises a user interface with a display screen, a processor, and memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the processor, cause the marine electronic device to receive an indication of a fish catch and cause, in response to receiving the indication of the fish catch, a pump associated with a livewell of the vessel to one of fill the livewell with water or recirculate water in the livewell, wherein the water is pumped from a body of water in which the vessel is at least partially submerged.

Abstract: An insect trap with bird guards prevents or deters small animals from becoming stuck to the trap, and includes a pillar mounted between a base member and a cap member. The pillar is located radially inwardly from the outer perimeter of the base and cap members, and has an outer surface having a coating of an adhesive selected for ensnaring target insects. A number of bird guards have end portions attachable to the base member and the cap member, and include a plurality of elongate members extending between the end portions, and are spaced away from the pillar. A spacing member, for example, a crossbeam, connects the elongate members for each guard, and is positioned radially inwardly from the elongate members, and at an intermediate longitudinal position, such that the elongate members will not engage the adhesive surface. The base and cap may further include spike members that extend away from the pillar.

Abstract: The temporary pet kennel is an apparatus that serves as a temporary housing and a bed for a pet. The temporary pet kennel includes an elongated enclosure, a cushion, a plurality of fasteners, and at least one ventilation hole. The elongated enclosure further includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion, together, enclose the pet. The cushion is contained within the second portion which supports and comforts the pet which rests on the cushion. The plurality of fasteners secures the first portion to the second portion so that the pet remains within the elongated enclosure until the user purposefully disengages the plurality of fasteners. The at least one ventilation hole allows the pet within the elongated enclosure to properly breathe. The apparatus further includes a support plate and a stand which provide storage within the elongated enclosure.

Abstract: A noise-making device is provided. The noise-making device has a body, supporting legs, and a striker configured to, upon contact with the ground, create a noise similar to an animal footstep. In use, the noise created by the striker may draw the attention of animals, bringing them in position for observation, tracking, and/or hunting, among other uses. Additional optional features may be used in addition to the noise created to enhance the operability, such as visual and scent features.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a device configured to reverse the direction of a fish hook up to two hundred degrees deep within a fish's gullet. This may allow the hook to be extracted without a barb of the hook re-engaging itself into the fish's tissue, as well as without the fisherman inserting their hand into the fish's mouth.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus for capturing lionfish near the ocean floor. The present invention uses two jaws connected at the center by an axle such that the jaws open outward on contact with the seabed to form a ring supporting a loose netting. Embodiments of the present invention further include a deflector located on each jaw that facilitates opening of the jaws when the lionfish capture device contacts the ocean floor. A fish attraction device, or devices, located at substantially the center of the lionfish capture device is capable of attracting lionfish to an area defined by the ring formed by the jaws. Hauling of the capture device causes the jaws to close around and secure the fish that are within its perimeter.

Abstract: An assembly line grow pod includes a track extending between a growing region and a sanitizing region, a cart movably engaged with the track, a sanitizer system that applies a sanitizer solution to the cart at the sanitizing region, the sanitizer system including a gray solution tank for storing sanitizer solution runoff collected from the sanitizing region, a watering system that provides water to plant matter on the cart at the growing region, the watering system including an untreated water tank for storing water runoff collected from the growing region, and a flowmeter fluidly coupled to at least one of the sanitizer system and the watering system.

Abstract: Water delivery apparatuses and associated methods that minimize the amount of time and preparation and/or maintenance work required for a user to supply water to one or more animals are disclosed. In an aspect, water delivery apparatuses and associated methods of use are disclosed that are configured to maintain a substantially consistent water quantity within at least one water reservoir that provides drinkable water to one or more animals. The substantially consistent water quantity may be maintained by configuring at least one float mechanism that comprises at least one sealing element to at least partially block at least one orifice associated with at least one water supply inlet connected to a continuous water supply once the water within the reservoir reaches a certain level, thereby slowing and/or stopping the incoming water flow.

Abstract: A combination of a power pack electronic retractable leash, and a collar comprised of electronic components for tracking an animal wearing the collar; the retractable leash has a casing comprised of a spool located therein and which collects a leash line when the leash line is retracted; a power pack and related electronic PCB for power management; the leash line has its distal end terminated with a leash socket configured and sized for fitting into a socket connector; the leash socket is equipped with an emitting induction coil and the socket connector on the collar is equipped with a receiving induction coil; when the leash socket is connected to the socket connector, both the emitting and receiving induction coils are positioned proximal to one another so that electrical current can circulates between them so that electricity from the retractable leash battery can charge the battery located on the collar.

Abstract: A plant hydrating coaster includes a stand having an upright support and an upper tray. The base of the tray has a plurality of apertures which permit condensation from a beverage secured within the tray to drip upon a plant situated beneath.

Abstract: A vertical aeroponic growing apparatus is disclosed which includes a hollow structure having a top wall, a sidewall, and a bottom wall. A plurality of openings is formed through the sidewall. A thermal, light refractive cover is wrapped around the sidewall. The cover has a plurality of openings formed therethrough which correspond to the plurality of openings formed in the sidewall. A fitting is positioned in each of the plurality of openings in which a plant will be supported. A cap closes off any of the plurality of openings which are not needed to support the fitting. A drain pipe is secured to the bottom wall for allowing excess nutrient laden water to be removed. Lastly, an irrigation tube routes nutrient laden water to the hollow structure. A nozzle attached to an end of the irrigation tube delivers a fine mist of the nutrient laden water to the plant roots.

Abstract: A system for testing spontaneous social interactions of group-housed mice placed in an experimental apparatus. The system includes a plurality of compartments (101-104) bridged by corridors (105). At least one compartment (101-104) has a perforated partition wall (106,107) separating the compartment into a territory available for mice (106b, 107b) and a territory to be explored by olfaction (106a, 107a). In the territory available for mice (106b, 107b), above the partition wall (106, 107), there is an infrared laser curtain (201). The system also includes a photographic device (202) for acquiring the intersection of a mouse in the light of the infrared curtain. In the territory to be explored by olfaction (106a, 107a), there is a source of olfactory stimuli (203).

Abstract: Systems and methods for directing plant growth include a first attachment unit and a second attachment unit, both units being identical. Each attachment unit includes a body. A linking head is connected to the body and has at least one or a tab and a plurality of grooves. The linking head is substantially circular in shape. Each attachment unit also includes a linking base connected to the body and having another of a tab and a plurality of grooves. The linking base of the first unit is sized to fit together with the linking head of the second unit. The linked attachment units are angularly positionable by placing the tab into one of the plurality of grooves. The system also includes at least one band connectable between the attachment units and a plant.