Abstract: Systems and methods for automated pet food dispensing are described. One apparatus includes a receptacle configured to hold a sealed container containing wet pet food. The apparatus may include an electrically-operated plunger configured to interface with the receptacle. A processing system may be connected to the electrically-operated plunger. In one aspect, the processing system is configured to initiate a pet feeding event by actuating the plunger to interface with the receptacle, puncture the sealed container, and dispense the wet pet food into the food bowl. The processing system may maintain a time history to determine one or more future pet feeding events.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a disease control method for recirculating aquaculture of Plectropomus leopardus broodstocks. The disease control method provided by the present disclosure includes water treatment, temperature control, air treatment, nutritional regulation, and biological control.

Abstract: This Hand-Held Insect Eliminator is a device comprising two flaps of optimal size and shape, which are connected at one end by a hinge. Intelligently designed integrated finger housings at the hinged end allow the device to be easily opened and snapped shut by a wide variety of hand and finger sizes. The device can be used on many types of insects, whether flying, hanging, crawling, or at rest. It can be operated in mid-air, against a wall, ceiling, or directly against a surface, or just above a surface, depending on the type and location of the insect. The device incorporates a unique containment grid which allows the elimination to be done cleanly.

Abstract: A greenhouse arrangement that includes a block storage system in which at least one stack of multiple block storage elements can be accommodated.

Abstract: An interchangeable dog harness that includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and an interchangeable cape, wherein the upper frame and lower frame are adjustable to accommodate various dog sizes, and the interchangeable cape is designed to be used in a variety of situations the dog may face.

Abstract: An improved electric clip receiver system for outriggers designed for water vessels, enhancing the control and functionality of fishing lines during marine activities. The device includes an outrigger secured to the vessel, equipped with a mounting clamp and housing containing at least one electric stepper motor, stepper motor drivers, and a controller. At the housing's exterior, pulleys are connected to the motor drivers and integrated with line guides. Lines loop through midsection guides, far-end eyelets, and vessel-mounted rollers, forming closed circuit lines controlled by the motors. The system includes line clips at each end of the lines for securing fishing lines. The power source and control wire connect to the controller, enabling precise line adjustments. This innovative design enhances efficiency and ease of use, providing automated control for improved fishing performance and convenience in deploying and retrieving fishing lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle device assembly for the automatic feeding in deep-water aquaculture and feeding system thereof and belonging to technical field of aquaculture device. It comprises a conical nozzle and a feeding pipe joint, wherein the feeding pipe joint further comprises a vacuum chamber, a bait inlet and a feeding pipe interface, the bait inlet is provided on the side wall of the vacuum chamber, wherein the junction between vacuum chamber and feeding pipe interface is an arc-shaped transition zone, wherein a cavity is formed between conical nozzle and vacuum chamber wall. The present invention also provides a feeding system equipped with the nozzle device assembly. It can keep the water velocity from the nozzle constant, so as to transport the bait to the deep-water cage 10 meters underwater. The bait is evenly dispersed in conveying water body.

Abstract: A gestation stall gate assembly includes a gate support, a gate pivotably coupled to the gate support, and a gate control assembly. The gate is pivotable between an inwardly open position, a closed position, and an outwardly open position. The gate control assembly is configured to (i) allow the gate to pivot from the closed position to the inwardly open position when a sow pushes against the gate to pivot the gate toward the inwardly open position, (ii) prevent the gate from pivoting from the closed position to the inwardly open position for a second time until the gate is pivoted from the closed position to the outwardly open position, and (iii) allow the gate to pivot from the closed position to the outwardly open position when the sow pushes against the gate to pivot the gate toward the outwardly open position.

Abstract: A universal insect trap having multiple points of entry is described being capable of capturing various types and sizes of insects. The universal insect trap may be used to capture and preserve target species such that genomes can be analyzed for specimens, which is beneficial in determining infection rates, strains of a vector or a pathogen, identifying associated microorganisms, determining or monitoring natural enemies, etc. The universal insect trap can include a base having a cone-shaped body, where the base includes a sloped surface. Further, the universal insect trap can include a dome portion and a trap portion. The trap portion can include an annular ring, a mounting portion, a vial, and an aggregation pheromone positioned in the trap portion, where the aggregation pheromone is one that emits a predetermined amount of pheromones over time to attract at least one predetermined type of insect.

Abstract: A system (10) for remote detection of pests, in this case as applied to a domestic dwelling (11) where a base station (12) communicates with eight detector or monitor units (13). The dotted (lines (14) indicate wired or wireless communication between the units (13) and the base station (12). As used herein the expressions “monitor” and “detector” are used interchangeably or where the detector is used as part of a box or cartridge where the detector is part (and may be reusable and separable) the whole unit including the detector part may be referred to as a monitor.

Abstract: Provided is a fish attraction device. The fish attraction device, in at least one aspect, includes a motor, the motor having an output shaft configured to rotate about a rotational axis. The fish attraction device, in accordance with this aspect, may further include first and second cams rotationally coupled to the output shaft about the rotational axis. The fish attraction device, in accordance with this aspect, may further include a first thumper configured to move to create a first thumping pattern as the first cam rotates with the output shaft about the rotational axis, as well as a second thumper configured to move to create a second thumping pattern as the second cam rotates with the output shaft about the rotational axis, the first and second thumping patterns collectively providing a rhythmic thumping pattern designed to attract fish.

Abstract: A system for targeting and damaging a growing plant includes an aircraft, a laser, and a controller. The laser and controller are mounted to the aircraft, which can position the laser and controller airborne at least 350 meters away from the growing plant to be damaged. The laser can generate a beam of energy sufficient to critically damage the plant when the plant is exposed to the beam and located at least 350 meters away. The controller can determine whether a target of the laser is a plant to be damaged. In response to this determination, the controller can also: a) prevent the laser's beam of energy from reaching the target, if the target is not a plant to be damaged, and b) cause the laser's beam of energy to reach the target, if the target is a plant to be damaged.

Abstract: A mounting and positioning device 10 comprises a disc 11 having a termite detection region in the form of a hole 12. The device entices termites to the detection region 12 using termite scaffold as an array of slats 13 made from a termite consumable material fitted around the hole 12 using an array of flanges 14 which frictionally grip the slats. Concentric frangible sections in the form of weakened rings 22, 23, 24 and 25 permit marginal sections of the device to be removed so that it may fit inside different sized termite monitors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides generally for a system and method for planting flora, fauna, and dispersing various organisms through drone delivery. The system may comprise of a drone with seedling box that may hold and drop the pods containing flora or fauna. The seedling box may hold the pods with the flora or fauna in them and at specific intervals drop the pod with the flora or fauna. The seedling box may also hold various organisms or other materials and drop these organisms or materials when directed. A seedling box may comprise loading mechanism and deploying mechanism to facilitate accurate, timely deployment of the pods containing the seedlings. A pod may comprise a weighted tip with hollow cavity for seedling placement and a vertical rod for securing seedling during deployment. Where the system comprises uneven number of seedlings, seedling box may include counterweights to provide stability in configured flight patterns for duration of seedling deployment.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a beehive comprising (i) an exterior wall, (ii) a hive interior, and (iii) an entrance through the wall that allows access and egress of bees to and from the hive interior. A beehive disclosed herein can further comprise (iv) a beehive entrance tunnel having a proximal entrance end at the hive entrance and a distal exit end that extends into the hive interior. In operation, the bees enter the beehive by proceeding along the tunnel; wherein in use of the hive the tunnel is sufficiently elongated that when host bees are present invading pests, e.g. bees or wasps, entering the beehive via the tunnel encounter host bees in the tunnel resulting in attacks in the tunnel by host bees on the invading bees or wasps. Existing hives are modified so as to have such an entrance tunnel.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insect trapping device (100) comprising: a housing (110) having an opening (120) through which insects (I) can enter the housing; trapping means (130) for trapping insects within the housing; an attractant source (170) and regulating means for regulating a flow of an attractant (160) into the housing; propelling means (150) for evacuating at least a portion of the attractant from within the housing through the opening; control means communicatively coupled with the regulating means and propelling means; wherein the control means is configured to activate the propelling means once a threshold volume of attractant has accumulated within housing. Also disclosed is a method for of trapping insects.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a viscous outdoor mosquito killing lamp including a lamp body which includes a housing within which a lighting lamp is disposed; wherein the housing is provided with a trapping chamber, a sidewall of the trapping chamber is provided with a first through hole for flying insects to pass through; a trapping plate is detachably connected to the sidewall of the trapping chamber, and a viscous sticker is attached onto the trapping plate. The outdoor mosquito killing lamp is safe and environmentally friendly, and is more convenient to be cleaned up.

Abstract: A fishing lure container incorporating a case having axial and oppositely axial ends; axial and oppositely axial walls fixedly attached to the case, wherein such walls are respectively positioned for closing the case's axial and oppositely axial ends; axial and oppositely axial ports respectively opening the case at the axial and the oppositely axial walls; axial and oppositely axial caps respectively covering the axial and oppositely axial ports, the axial and oppositely axial caps being rotatable; a lure frame having axial and oppositely axial ends, wherein such frame's axial end is fixedly attached to the axial cap; and a quick disconnect fastener interconnecting the lure frame's oppositely axial end and the oppositely axial cap.

Abstract: A two-part floral display assembly includes a vase proper and a mounting stand coupled to the vase proper. The floral display assembly further includes at least one male feature carried by one of the vase proper and the mounting stand and at least one female feature defined by the other of the vase proper and the mounting stand, the at least one female feature and the at least one male feature cooperatively arranged and configured to couple the vase proper and the mounting stand.

Abstract: A fishing pole support assembly includes a member that is formed into an ovoid shape having each of a pair of ends of the member being spaced apart from each other. The member has a pair of coils each formed into the member and the coils are positioned on opposing sides of the ovoid shape defined by the member. In this way a cup pin of a fishing belt can be extended through each of the pair of coils for attaching the member to a cup of the fishing belt. The member extends beneath a handle of a fishing rod when the handle of the fishing rod is inserted into the cup of the fishing belt thereby facilitating the member to bias the fishing rod to angle upwardly with respect to the cup. In this way the member can assist a fisherman with landing a pelagic fish with the fishing rod.