Abstract: A pet Elizabethan collar is provided, which includes a baffle, a first flexible connector, an airbag ring, a detachable connector, and an adjustment piece. The baffle is composed of at least two fan-shaped blocking pieces that are assembled through the first flexible connector. The airbag ring is provided on a small arch edge of the baffle, and placed on a pet's neck after being enclosed by the detachable connector, the airbag ring can be adjusted to fit the pet's neck by adjusting an inflation amount, thereby improving the comfort of wearing while ensuring stability. The airbag ring is provided with a crease corresponding to the first flexible connector, which can achieve the folding of the entire product and render it more convenient for product packaging and storage; the airbag ring is evenly divided into a plurality of small airbag cavities by crease and meridian.

Abstract: A mesh feed port for a bird feeder comprises a plurality of intersecting members defining a periodic pattern of openings. The openings include a plurality of first openings sized to receive a seed of a first size in a predetermined orientation, a plurality of second openings sized to receive a seed of a second size distinct from the first size in a predetermined orientation, and a plurality of third openings sized to receive a seed of a third size distinct from the first size and the second size in a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: A hydroponic tower includes opposed parallel first and second sides extending from a top end of the hydroponic tower to a bottom end of the hydroponic tower. The first side includes at least one growing slot extending therethrough. Opposed parallel third and fourth sides are adjacent each of the first and second sides and extend from the top end of the hydroponic tower to the bottom end of the hydroponic tower such that the hydroponic tower has a rectangular cross section. The first, second, third, and fourth sides define a hollow interior. The third side includes at least one growing slot extending therethrough. The at least one growing slots of the first and third sides are in communication with the hollow interior.

Abstract: An edible pet chew includes an artificial dehydrated-pizzle component imitating traditional dehydrated-pizzle (or bully stick), which may include a tapered head part at an end. In some embodiments, the artificial dehydrated-pizzle component is formed by injection molding process and is formed from a composite material. In some embodiments, the composite material includes at least 20% plant ingredient in formula. In some embodiments, the artificial dehydrated-pizzle component has a groove running on the surface.

Abstract: A modular pet toy comprises module components, including a lower module part and an upper module part. The upper module part is hollow with a filling area designed for holding pet food. The lower module part extends into the filling area of the upper module part to form a sealing section, which is detachably connected to the filling area. The inner side of the sealing section features a component to assist pets in eating, and the inner wall of the filling area is equipped with several protrusions. This modular design allows for easy assembly and disassembly, providing various functional configurations for enhanced pet interaction and play.

Abstract: A weed barrier includes a rigid body defining a plurality of basins. The basins have bottoms with holes therethrough for planting garden plants. In a particular embodiment the bottom surface of the weed barrier includes a plurality of hose channels configured be positioned over a hose. Several example configurations of rigid weed barriers are disclosed. Some example weed barriers include flanges that facilitate the adjustable arrange of the weed barriers with respect to one another.

Abstract: A foldable pet house includes a frame composed of a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel, and a fourth side panel connected end to end, a top cover connected at a top of the frame, and a bottom panel connected at a bottom of the frame. The first side panel and the third side panel are foldable and opposite to each other, and the second side panel and the fourth side panel are not foldable and opposite to each other. A positioning assembly is provided between the top cover and the top of the frame to limit a relative movement between the frame and the top cover. An opening is provided on the side panel for cleaning. A rotating connector is used for the connection of foldable side panels or other parts and components of the pet house.

Abstract: An edible pet chew includes a member of artificial dehydrated pizzle component formed from a composition material imitating existing traditional bully stick products or dehydrated animal pizzle products, serving as an alternative to it. The imitation includes the structure, and/or appearance, and/or size, and/or color, and/or texture, and/or flavor, and/or durability, and/or palatability of traditional dehydrated animal pizzle. Final products of it may be in a form such as spiral form, stick form, knotted bone form, twisted form and braid form. It may be processed by an extruder.

Abstract: Livestock may be managed by a variety of systems, processes, and techniques. In particular implementations, the properties of water may be monitored by automated techniques and treated water may be provided to animals. In certain implementations, sick, or potentially sick, livestock may be provided with treated water to improve their health. The automated techniques may include monitoring the movements and/or water consumption of the livestock and predicting which ones may be sick based on their movements and/or water consumption. In some implementations, a water trough may contain multiple segments. The water properties in the segments may be maintained at different states.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and a system for stimulating and communicating with floral objects. The system includes a base unit for communicating with the floral objects to read and stimulating physical and biological properties, and an electronic circuitry configured to be placed in reach of the floral objects. The electronic circuitry is capacitively coupled to the base unit and the floral objects. The base unit is able to create and communicate stimulated patterns to stimulate growth, biological properties of the floral object. The base unit generates stimulated pattern on receiving information and data from the electronic circuitry.

Abstract: The present invention is a vertical farming system including a set of transportable farming modules, each module having a plurality of vertically arranged farming tiers. Each tier includes a distinct aqueous input, a distinct aqueous drain output, and a distinct aqueous overflow output.

Abstract: A quick disposal sanitary system that enables the collection of deposited waste materials is disclosed. The system includes an absorbent pad; a liquid impervious layer extending outwardly from the absorbent pad, creating a peripheral boundary; and a drawstring system having a cord and a pull-tab; wherein the cord is disposed in the peripheral boundary. The drawstring system is configured to fold the peripheral boundary inwardly, thereby causing the absorbent pad and the liquid impervious layer to constrict and gather into a closed configuration constrict.

Abstract: A fogponics apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a fog channel and an air channel. The fog channel has a first fog channel end that is open, and a second fog channel end that is closed. The air channel is within the fog channel and has a first air channel end extending past the first fog channel end, and a second air channel end within the fog channel. The second air channel end is distanced away from the closed second fog channel end such that when vaporized liquid is sent from the first air channel end to the second air channel end, the vaporized liquid egresses the second air channel end and travels through the fog channel to the first fog channel end.

Abstract: An electrical stimulation system includes an electrical stimulation circuit and a controller. The electrical stimulation circuit includes a flyback transformer connected to electrical stimulus outputs, and a switch having a control input. In some instances, a controller is connected to the control input, and generates a stimulus signal. The flyback transformer outputs an electrical stimulus event responsive to the stimulus signal onto the electrical stimulus outputs. In some instances, pulses operate to charge the flyback transformer to a saturation mode. In some further instances, a diode and capacitor arrangement electrically connected at a secondary side of the flyback transformer facilitate delivery of the electrical stimulus event at the electrical stimulus outputs.

Abstract: A hormone-free culture method for a citrus shoot tip is provided according to the following steps: (1) selecting a citrus branch to make an explant; (2) washing with sterile water after disinfection; (3) inserting the explant into a Murashige and Skoog (MS) solid medium and culturing to produce a branch with new buds; (4) preparing a Murashge and Tucker (MT) liquid medium solution, where a mass concentration of sucrose is 7-8%; (5) removing an outer leave of the new bud, cutting and taking a shoot tip, and inoculating in a liquid medium for primary culture; (6) selecting a seed of a trifoliate orange or a citrange and peeling off a testa; washing with the sterile water after disinfection; (7) inoculating a resulting seed into a test tube containing the MS solid medium and culturing in dark to obtain an etiolated seedling; (8) cutting a T-shaped incision and placing the shoot tip in a middle of the T-shaped incision to obtain a grafted seedling; and (9) grafting culture, and then conducting a secondary graftin

Abstract: The disclosure provide a device for protecting the hearing of animals. The device is a sound protection cap constructed of formable material, e.g., a soft acoustical material, and adjustable straps to comfortably fit over the ears and on the head of an animal, such as a dog. The sound protection cap can come in different sizes to insure a good fit regardless the ear type or head shape of the animal. The multiple adjustments and formable material allows the sound protection cap to conform around the ears/head of the animal and stay in place. The sound protection cap can be positioned on an animal to provide hearing protection throughout exposure to loud sounds. In one example, the sound protection cap includes: (1) an adjustable attachment system (AAS) and (2) an external ear cover (EEC) coupled to the AAS, wherein the EEC includes a sound reduction layer of a moldable material.

Abstract: An excrement treatment material is constituted by a water-repellent grain. The grain exhibits a first color before being used, and exhibits a second color that is different from the first color when it is time to replace the grain.

Abstract: An animal health product container is described. The animal health product container is provided with a body, a bonding material and a pull tab. The body has a first face and a second face. The body is constructed of a weather resistant material impregnated with an animal health product compound. The bonding material attached to the first face of the body. The bonding material is configured to be weather resistant and allow the body to be removably attached to a tag body of an identification tag for an animal. The pull-tab is attached to the body, the pull tab devoid of the bonding material.

Abstract: An animal training system used to train an animal includes a movement controlling device and a wearable device. The movement controlling device includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment is coupled to a first connecting member. The second segment is coupled to a second connecting member. The wearable device includes a first attachment point and a second attachment point. The first attachment point is located at a midline position of the wearable device. The first segment is configured to detachably couple to the first attachment point via the first connecting member. The second segment is configured to detachably couple to the second attachment point via the second connecting member.

Abstract: An edible pet chew includes a member of Bully Stick Analogue formed from a composition material may be with at least 20% plant ingredient imitating existing traditional bully stick products, serving as an alternative to it. The imitation may include the structure, and/or appearance, and/or shape, and/or size, and/or color, and/or texture, and/or flavor, and/or durability, and/or palatability of traditional bully stick. It is an extruded stick processed by an extruder or a stick formed by injection molding machine.