Abstract: An automatic feeder apparatus for feeding a rodent in a cage is provided. The automatic feeder apparatus comprises a food container for holding food, and the food container comprises an accessible region and a blocked region. The food container is configured to be automatically switchable between an accessible state, in which the food is accessible to the rodent, and a blocked state, in which the food is blocked from access to the rodent.

Abstract: Bait stations are disclosed that include a housing having a lower casing including a base with a first surface. The base includes an inner wall extending upward from the base toward a top edge and an outer wall extending downward from the top edge toward the base. The bait station includes an upper casing with a dome having a top surface. The dome includes an upper ramped front surface including a plurality of apertures arranged in a side-by-side arrangement. Wherein, the upper casing is coupled to the lower casing, and the plurality of apertures are spaced apart from the first surface of the base.

Abstract: An assembly for a livewell comprises a first fitting and a second fitting. The first fitting is configured to support and provide water to a spray head configured to spray water into a livewell to which the assembly is coupled. The second fitting is coupled to the first fitting and comprises at least two inlets and at least one outlet, the at least one outlet being in fluid communication with the first fitting. A first inlet of the at least two inlets is in fluid communication with a first source of water to provide water from the first source to the spray head. A second inlet of the at least two inlets is in fluid communication with a different second source of water to provide water from the second source to the spray head.

Abstract: A vertical farm system comprises at least two modules each of which has a closed volume thereof with respect to an external environment, wherein a first module comprises a plant crop cultivation apparatus while a second module comprises a collection opening configurable between a closed position and an open position, a movement device configured to convey the plant crops from the cultivation apparatus towards the collection opening through a transfer passage, a carbon dioxide source configured to blow a predetermined amount of carbon dioxide into the first module so as to define at least one respective growth module of the plant crops, and a forced carbon dioxide recovery duct configured to aspirate the carbon dioxide contained in the second module so as to define a collection module of the plant crops.

Abstract: A cat scratcher having a frame of sidewalls encompassing a block of open-fluted cardboard and a planar back member with a removable panel. Removing the panel exposes a surface of the block of open-fluted cardboard. The panel may be defined by perforations in the planar back member.

Abstract: A seat (104) control arrangement of a forest machine comprising a rotating seat (104) having a seat (104) actuator configured to rotate (360) the seat (104), means for determining at least a position of the seat (104) and a position of a tip (112) of a boom (110, 112) of the forest machine and a processing circuitry (114) configured to provide, based on the determination of the means, a control signal to the seat (104) actuator to rotate (360) the seat (104) such that the position of the seat (104) follows the position of the tip (112) of the boom (110, 112) with a predetermined deviation when the position of the tip (112) of the boom (110, 112) deviates from a base centre line of the forest machine, and wherein the predetermined deviation is towards the base centre line of the forest machine from the position of the tip (112) of the boom.

Abstract: An adjustable spur assembly includes a yoke configured to mount to a rider's footwear, an active tip assembly, and a control assembly. The control assembly is operably coupled to the active tip assembly and configured to enable the active tip assembly to move relative to the yoke between extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fishing lure for knotless line attachment. The fishing lure comprises a nose portion and a tail portion configured to be assembled together. The nose portion includes a proximal hole sized to receive a fishing line. A funnel is formed in the tail portion, and aligned with the proximal hole to guide the fishing line into a groove formed in the tail portion. The groove extends from a top of the tail portion to a gap defined between the nose portion and the tail portion when assembled. A coupling mechanism, such as a threaded engagement, enables rotation or movement of the nose portion relative to the tail portion to securely clamp the fishing line without requiring a knot. The lure further comprises radial grippers to engage the line, wings to guide the line, and an optional flexible weed guard to reduce snagging on underwater debris.

Abstract: An ice fishing apparatus with an integrated audible and visual bite indication includes a handle portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a hollow region extending at least partially therebetween, a rod blank coupled to the first end of the handle, and an indicator and circuit assembly disposed at least partially within the hollow region.

Abstract: The invention concerns a miniaturised device (10) suitable for deploying substances into the leaves (F) of plants comprising an array of anchoring micro-elements (12) made of a soluble material. The device also comprises sensors (23), so that it is possible to simultaneously deploy substances on both the abaxial and the adaxial side of the leaf (F) and simultaneously monitor the effects thereof.

Abstract: An animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. The plurality of members includes a first member having a frame and a door formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. The door is pivotable with respect to the frame and a latch maintains the door in a closed position when latched. At least one of the wires of the door assembly is configured to include one of an access portion and a tab, and at least one of the wires of the frame assembly includes the other of the access portion and the tab. The latch, when moved to an open position, enables sliding movement of the door with respect to the frame. Alignment of the access portion and tab provides for opening of the door and pivoting movement of the door with respect to the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact, low-profile aquatic trap designed to be directly submerged in mosquito larval habitats, aimed at capturing and retaining them underwater long enough to kill them by lack of air. The entrance of the trap includes multiple niche-like openings to trap the larvae by offering them shelter from light and predators. These entrances lead to a series of compartments that form a labyrinth guiding the larvae towards an inescapable chamber. Being anaerobic, the trap causes the larvae to die in the inescapable chamber within a few hours, without bait, chemicals, energy, or any kind of refills.

Abstract: A method for producing a mycelial sheet includes: subjecting a fungus to static cultivation in a liquid medium containing a cellulose, so as to allow the fungus to form the mycelial sheet on a surface of the liquid medium; and collecting the mycelial sheet from the surface of the liquid medium containing the cellulose.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed for connecting a first fishing line to a second fishing line. The connector may include a body having a first section, a second section, and a mid-section located between the first and second sections. The connector may also include a first securing feature formed in the first section, and a second securing feature formed in the second section. The second securing feature may include a helix protruding away from the mid-section.

Abstract: The termite bait station is screwed into earth via external screw threads. A cylinder chamber holds a bait stick and slots expose the bait to the earth. The cylinder has external outboard threads. The cylinder's top has a ring with an interlock system which is complementary to an interlock system on a collar region of a detachable handle. The detachable handle and lateral handle hold permits the user, upon handle rotation in one direction to be implanted in the earth and upon handle rotation in another direction to be extracted from the earth. Interlocking systems include keys interlockable with keyways; outboard configured depending legs coacting with respective detents; and inboard configured depending legs coacting with respective detents.

Abstract: A planting column includes a hollow pillar including upper and lower end portions, a body portion located between the upper and lower end portions, and an accommodating chamber located in the body portion. The upper end portion includes a top opening communicating with the accommodating chamber. The body portion includes through holes communicating the accommodating chamber with the outside of the hollow pillar. The lower end portion includes an inner surface opposite to the top opening, an outer surface, and at least one through hole penetrating through the inner and outer surfaces and communicating the accommodating chamber with the outside of the hollow pillar. The planting column is adapted for a climbing plant to grow and climb thereon, and helps for ramet of the climbing plant. The planting column is insertable in the soil, and helps for improving the soil's water permeability and breathability.

Abstract: A light for growing plants includes at least one light source for generating light for growing at least one plant to be grown, at least one detection device for detecting at least one state parameter of the plant, and at least one adjustment device for moving the at least one light source relative to the plant depending on the at least one state parameter.

Abstract: A housing that is intended to spin on a fishing lure shank and designed to hold blades. The housing can be reusable by incorporating mechanical means that enable the user to swap out blades of different styles, colors, or shapes. There is a hollow tube that runs the long distance of the housing that could be of different cross-sectional shape than the fishing lure shank it is spinning on.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a window in a fluid container formed by a plurality of wall blocks attached by curable material is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame member including a container flange configured to abut against at least some of the plurality of wall blocks, a plurality of posts disposed at the container flange and configured to be received in the curable material disposed between the plurality of wall blocks, a retainer member, and a plurality of fasteners. The retainer member is configured to be attached to the frame member based on the plurality of fasteners being received through a plurality of apertures of the container flange and a plurality of apertures of the retainer member and by being received in the plurality of posts.

Abstract: A semi-automatic combing device includes a housing assembly, an operating assembly and a combing assembly. The combing assembly includes a hair-combing member fixed on the housing assembly and a hair-pushing member movably connected to the housing assembly, and the hair-combing member and the hair-pushing member are arranged crosswise; the operating assembly includes an operating key and an operating rod, the operating rod is rotatably connected to the housing assembly, one end of the operating rod is connected to the operating key, the other end of the operating rod is connected to the hair-pushing member. According to the present invention, the other end of the operating rod can press down the hair-pushing member when the operating key is pressed to separate the front end of the hair-pushing member from the hair-combing member, thereby removing hair from the hair-combing member and improving the combing efficiency.