Abstract: A new and distinct Grandiflora rose plant is provided that abundantly and substantially continuously forms attractive semi-double deep salmon pink blossoms. The plant exhibits vigorous vegetation and an upright and bushy growth habit. The foliage is dense dark green with a semi-glossy finish on the upper surface. The deep salmon pink blossom coloration contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. The disease resistance has been found to be very good during observations to date. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in in the landscape. The new plant during observations has displayed an advantageous combination of characteristics, such as strong blossom color, a good overall growth habit, an abundant flowering density, a propensity to rebloom, and the absence of disease.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming medium in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive near white suffused with red single blossoms. The growth habit is bushy, and strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is dark green and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface. The tolerance to disease is good, particularly with respect to Marsonia. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming early in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive red semi-double blossoms. The growth habit is low, compact, and bushy. Strong vegetation is formed. The plant commonly displays a well-ordered overall appearance until late in the season. The vegetation is dense and bears a glossy aspect on the upper surface. No particular disease problem has been observed. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct Floribunda rose plant is provided that commonly commences blooming medium in the season and forms abundantly and substantially continuously attractive dark red double blossoms with a particularly impressive blooming propensity in the autumn. The growth habit is bushy and strong vegetation is formed. The vegetation is very dense dark green and bears a matte finish on the upper surface. The disease tolerance is very good particularly with respect to Botrytis. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks and gardens.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of pistachio tree characterized by producing large leaves, reddish-green new foliage, and dark green mature foliage. The new variety is useful as a rootstock for commercial nut bearing pistachio varieties.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree, denominated ‘APRIREVE’, characterized by its self-fertility and none susceptibility to pests and diseases and by fruits of very good firmness, of very long shelf life without alteration after harvesting, and with an orange flesh of high eating quality, aromatic and with a high level of sugar, and with an attractive luminous orange red skin on a yellow orange background.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of white nectarine tree denominated ‘NECTARANGEL’ has fruits with high eating quality and very long shelf life without alteration before and after harvesting, with a semi-sweet white flesh, with a slightly red pigmentation into the stone cavity and a star-shaped red pigmentation around the stone cavity, and an attractive luminous and homogenous skin with a very high percentage of purple red blush on skin surface, on a red background.

Abstract: A new hop plant named ADHA 871 is disclosed. The cones of ADHA 871 mature in mid to late September in Moxee, Wash., and yield a crop of 2200 to 2300 pounds per acre. ADHA 871 is used for its aromatic quality.

Abstract: The new plant resulted as a mutation of the ‘Tickled Pink’ cultivar (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 16,182) that was induced by exposure to gamma irradiation followed by selection. Attractive light pink blossoms are formed in abundance with a propensity to rebloom following trimming in the absence of a vernalization requirement for flowering. A dense compact mounding growth habit is displayed. The stems that bear flowers are substantially upright. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct Caryopteris plant is provided which is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. Attractive lilac-colored flowers in a verticillaster arrangement are formed on a substantially uniform basis. The growth habit is compact and ascending with strong branching. Attractive light green to golden foliage is displayed. During observations to date, the golden coloration of the foliage has tended to be more pronounced during cooler growing conditions. The plant is well suited for providing attractive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: The present Coreopsis cultivar was created as an open-pollinated seedling of the ‘Zagreb’ cultivar (non-patented in the United States). A dense low compact highly uniform rounded growth habit is displayed. The plant is highly branched. Attractive, large yellow daisy-type inflorescences are formed. The green foliage coloration contrasts nicely with the yellow blossoms. The plant displays a propensity to freely flower for an extended period of time, commonly from June to September. The plant can be grown to advantage as attractive ornamentation in parks, gardens, and residential settings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand digging shovel, particularly for use in gardens and the like and is intended to permit both low-fatigue working with minimized excavation and also use in tight spaces. These problems are solved by a slightly V-shaped arrangement of handle and shovel relative to one another, wherein said handle and shovel are connected together by means of an arm.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a ground surface treatment system can include a flexible roller system having one or more of rollers arranged in a side-by-side position and include a flexible axle member extending through each row of rollers. In such circumstances, the flexible roller system can be configured to provide a smoothing effect along a ground surface even when the ground surface includes significant undulations (e.g., an undulating putting green surface). In particular embodiments, the system may be useful in circumstances when the ground surface has been treated with an aeration apparatus prior to the rollers contacts the ground surface.

Abstract: An applicator for applying dry fertilizer or livestock waste in the form of a slurry beneath the soil surface with minimum soil displacement includes a leading spring-cushioned, conical-shaped, wavy coulter angularly offset from the direction of travel which displaces soil laterally in forming a furrow adapted to receive fertilizer. The coulter is trailed by a single, or a pair of, rotary blade(s) which fill the furrow, covering the deposited fertilizer. A second embodiment includes a second wavy coulter disposed between the leading coulter and the trailing rotary blades for directing soil in a laterally opposed direction from the soil displaced by the leading coulter in forming a wider furrow. The single conical coulter and dual conical coulter embodiments are easily interchangeable in the applicator, and are easily removed and replaced with a curved shank and sweep assembly to convert to sweep fertilizer application.

Abstract: The present forwardly-folding implement includes a telescoping tongue assembly, a main frame, a folding frame assembly, a rear frame assembly, left and right wing frame assemblies, and a readily replaceable toolbar assembly. The folding frame assembly is pivotally attached to the tongue assembly and to the left and right wing frame assemblies. The wing frame assemblies pivot vertically and horizontally from the rear frame assembly and optionally include powered wheel mechanisms or assist assemblies, which hydraulically pivot components of the instant implement between transport and operational configurations. When the present implement is being configured for transport, the tongue assembly is extended as the folding frame assembly and left and right wing frame assemblies are folded generally transversely to the rear frame assembly. Then, the wheel mechanisms are pivoted upwardly so that outboard portions of the wing frame assemblies are totally supported by the folding frame assembly.

Abstract: A plow bottom is configured to be easily reset when striking a rock while plowing. The plow operator may set the force required for the plow bottom to disengage using the adjustment switch. Once the shank strikes an object, the plow bottom will disengage. The plow operator then lifts the plow assembly using the tractor to raise the plow bottoms out of the ground. A spring then forces the disengaged plow bottom to reengage. Once the plow bottom is reengaged, the plow operator lowers the plow assembly and continues plowing the land.

Abstract: A dynamic supplemental downforce control system for a planter row unit. The system includes closed-loop feedback circuit that cooperates with a downforce actuator to dynamically control fluid flow to the downforce actuator to maintain balance between the actual gauge wheel downforce and a desired gauge wheel downforce during planting operations.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus useful in the transplantation of plants.

Abstract: Foot operated control linkages overlie the conventional control lever operating system on a spin turn mower to operate the mower in either forward or reverse directions. Each control linkage uses a foot pedal to control the speed of the mower while the control levers remain operable, even while the mower is moving, to change the forward or reverse direction of travel of the mower. The forward control linkage includes a first set of springs that pull the control levers against a stop while a second control spring prevents the first springs from moving the mower until the foot pedal is depressed. Thus, when the foot pedal is allowed to return to a non-depressed position, the mower will revert to a neutral detent position in which the mower is not powered in any direction.

Abstract: An improved knife assembly for use with a header of an agricultural harvester. The assembly includes a knife head, a knife back and a plurality of sickle sections fastened to the knife head and knife back. The sickle sections include first and second portions where a second portion of one knife section overlaps a first portion of an another sickle section when the knife sections are arranged in adjacent relationship. The overlapping areas of the adjacent knife sections include aligned though holes which shared fasteners. The resultant construction reduces the overall knife assembly mass thereby leading to increased cutting speeds and corresponding harvester ground speeds. Additionally, the time and labor associated with manufacture and maintenance is reduced while the assembly strength and force distribution capability is enhanced.

Abstract: A trimmer head for use with either clockwise or counterclockwise trimmer heads, including the use of a bidirectionally dispensing spool. Various locations of passages straight through the trimmer head and spool are shown along with various locations of components of the ratcheting mechanism to allow for winding of the trimmer line on the trimmer head and for limiting the amount of line dispensed during “bumping” of the trimmer head knob on the ground. Because of the careful arrangement of the components, the trimmer head can have line wound in a single direction on the spool and still dispense line regardless of the direction that the trimmer head rotates by speeding up or slowing down the spool relative to the trimmer head housing to allow line to dispense independent of the direction of the rotation of the trimmer machine drive shaft rotating the trimmer head.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a folding arrangement (122) of a walk-behind power tool (100). The folding arrangement (122) includes a hinge (202) having a first hinge part (204) and a second hinge part (206). The first hinge part (204) is arranged for receiving an end of a first elongate member (118), while the second hinge part (206) is arranged for receiving an end of a second elongate member (120). Further, the first (204) and second (206) hinge parts are pivotally interconnected about a hinge axis (A), so as to enable pivoting of the hinge between a folded position and a closed position. Moreover, the first hinge part (204) has a first opening (212) arranged for passing through a cable harness (121) arriving from a channel or groove provided in the first elongate member (118). Similarly, the second hinge part (206) has a second opening (216) arranged for receiving the cable harness (121) arriving from the first opening (212).

Abstract: A rectangular baler comprising a bale chamber; a plunger; a guide system adapted for guiding the plunger, comprising a guide assembly for aligning and supporting the plunger in a transverse direction; each guide assembly including a mounting piece with a guide element, a threaded shaft; wherein said mounting piece has a mounting surface which is fixed against a guide surface of a member; said mounting piece and said member having an elongated slot and a through-hole, respectively, or a through-hole and an elongated slot, respectively; said threaded shaft extending through said through-hole and said elongated slot and having an axis making an angle with respect to said guide surface which is smaller than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A reciprocating power tool includes a reciprocating cutting mechanism arranged to be driven by a motor via a driving assembly. The driving assembly includes a resilient arrangement arranged to be charged when the cutting mechanism is driven by the motor. When the drive from the motor is terminated, the resilient arrangement is arranged to reverse the cutting mechanism from the direction of the drive from the motor.

Abstract: A method of stimulating plant growth in a controlled environment that includes providing a lighting assembly having a network of lighting elements such as light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide light at a color tailored for an individual plant. The lighting assembly is positioned adjacent a plant such that the light produced is received by the plant. The lighting assembly additionally has a control assembly that includes driving circuitry that modulates the lighting elements to controllably provide predetermined periods of light and dark to stimulate continuous growth of the plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lawn mold and method for creating lawn markings using enclosed portions of uncut grass. The lawn mold includes one or more enclosures having an upper surface, a peripheral edge around the upper surface, one or more sidewalls, and an open lower end. The sidewalls extend substantially perpendicularly and downwardly from the upper surface along the peripheral edge thereof. The upper surface of each enclosure form a character shape and form an open interior volume therein. The sidewalls include a pair of aligned apertures, wherein an elongated plank is configured to be received by the aligned apertures for aligning one or more enclosures in an aligned arrangement to form a desired message. The open lower end engages the lawn and protects a patch of grass therein. A user mows therearound to substantially form characters on the lawn.

Abstract: A man-made vitreous fibre (MMVF) plant growth substrate is provided. The substrate has properties including a volume of 3 to 20 litres, two layers of differing density, and the use of a hydrophilic binding system. This is found to provide a substrate which allows excellent control of the water and/or nutrient contents within the substrate when used for plant growth.

Abstract: A rack system for growing crops includes a first stand, a second stand, and a base supporting the first and second stands. At least one tray holder is positioned on each of the first and second stands, and at least one rack tray has a plurality of attachment points at opposite ends of the at least one rack tray. The attachment points allow the at least one rack tray to tilt to a plurality of predetermined angles. The rack can be pre-fabricated or composed of multiple independent pieces. The trays tilt to various calibrated angles and provide a maximum amount of light on the trays. Further, the rack system can have various attachments and can be optionally setup in a controlled environment. The rack system can be set up over existing arable land or in un-utilized locations where irrigation is sourced from below a body of water.

Abstract: A drip irrigation emitter (1), which comprises a low pressure stop filter (5), a pressure reduction channel (8), and a diaphragm (10), is disposed on the inner wall surface of a flow pipe (3) through which the irrigation liquid flows. The low pressure stop filter (5) has a hydrophobic surface and prevents inflow of the irrigation liquid when the fluid pressure is lower than an established value. The pressure reduction channel (8) reduces the pressure of the irrigation liquid. The diaphragm (10) changes the degree of opening of the pressure reduction channel (8) according to the fluid pressure of the irrigation liquid. The drip irrigation emitter (1) can be manufactured at low cost as a result of being a one-piece molding. The drip irrigation device comprising the drip irrigation emitter (1) stably ejects the irrigation liquid even when the liquid pressure is low.

Abstract: An irrigation system with transient state speeds of movement achieves and maintains substantial straight alignment of multiple interconnected spans with continuous movement over a range of speeds in a forward and reverse movement direction. A variable-speed drive controller monitors and processes the output of the corresponding alignment detector and, based on the output of the alignment detector, selects from memory and continuously furnishes to the corresponding span motor a predetermined progressively increasing speed profile or a predetermined progressively decreasing speed profile.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems and methods of controlling irrigation, comprising: communicating an assumption broadcast from a first irrigation controller to each of a plurality of other irrigation controllers defining assumed states of control elements, wherein the control elements are shared with one or more of the first irrigation controller and the other irrigation controllers; determining whether a reply is received from one or more of the other irrigation controllers in reply to the assumption broadcast; identifying, from the reply, a correction to a state corresponding to a first control element; updating state information corresponding to the first control element in response to the identifying the correction; and communicating a subsequent notification from the first irrigation controller to each of the plurality of other irrigation controllers of the irrigation system, where the subsequent notification comprises the updated state information corresponding to the first control element.

Abstract: Plants are grown in adjacent rows of trays that are rotated within a pool of a nutrient solution. The roots of the plants are at least partly immersed in the nutrient solution. Each row includes a gap wide enough to receive a single tray from an adjacent row. Using three rows, the plants are planted only in one of the rows, and later the rotation is used to space the planted trays one tray apart. Each tray is a parallelepipedal block with apertures for supporting respective plants. The long sides of the blocks have protrusions for preventing adhesion of the blocks. Airlift pumping circulates the nutrient solution past the roots and maintains at least 80% dissolved oxygen saturation in the nutrient solution. A screen of parallel inflatable tubes provides adjustable shade above the pool.

Abstract: An apparatus is used for growing plants or tissues under aseptic conditions. The apparatus includes a lid and a base compartment. A linking mechanism is provided for connecting the lid and the base compartment. The linking mechanism is provided with a locking mechanism, which is movable from a locked position to an un-locked position and vice-versa. In the locked position, the locking mechanism holds the lid in an abutting closed relation with respect to the base compartment. In the un-locked position, the linking mechanism is provided with means for automatically lifting the lid to an elevated-suspended position with respect to the base compartment thereby providing an access route to reach the base compartment and perform desired operations.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX5403-01WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX5403-01WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX5403-01WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX5403-01WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX5403-01WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX5403-01WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4433-27WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4433-27WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4433-27WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4433-27WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4433-27WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4433-27WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4433-25WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4433-25WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4433-25WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4433-25WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4433-25WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4433-25WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PHY333WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PHY333WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PHY333WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PHY333WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PHY333WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PHY333WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PHY495W3RF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PHY495W3RF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PHY495W3RF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PHY495W3RF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PHY495W3RF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PHY495W3RF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX3080-01WRF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX3080-01WRF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX3080-01WRF with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX3080-01WRF with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3080-01WRF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3080-01WRF, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the pea line designated SV0969QH. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pea line SV0969QH, and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV0969QH with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV0969QH, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for stimulating an udder during milking, made up of a housing with a first connection (350, 351) and a second connection (352, 353), which housing can be grasped by a hand. The first connection connects the housing to a pulsator and the second connection connects the housing to a teat cup. A throttle valve (305, 306) is interposed between the first connection and the second connection. A control device (309) is housed in the housing and is adapted to bring the throttle valve, after a defined duration, from a partially open to an open position.

Abstract: A sheet for pets, comprising an absorbent body, a surface sheet, and a rear surface sheet. The absorbent body has a first absorbent layer, a second absorbent layer, a surface-side covered sheet, and a rear-side covered sheet. The first absorbent layer is formed by hydrophilic fibers including a cationic surfactant and the second absorbent layer is formed by a water-absorbent resin.

Abstract: An area for accommodating a domestic animal, which is arranged to receive the excretions thereof and which includes an animal discharge-pipe leading into a human discharge-pipe placed between an area for accommodating humans, which is arranged to receive the excretions the latter, and a sewage-discharge pipeline, the area for accommodating a domestic animal further including a rotatable sealing device having a first position for enabling the animal excretions to be received, and a second position for enabling the animal excretions to be discharged.

Abstract: A lightweight animal litter composition is provided that comprises an absorbent clumping clay; a non-swelling ground mineral; and an absorbent organic fiber which is preferably recycled paper particles. The composition comprises a plurality of particles, the components of the composition all being infused into said particles.

Abstract: An automatic livestock waterer has a water trough, a float valve assembly, a water pump, and a heating system. The float valve assembly is positioned in the water trough to maintain a desired water level. The water pump has an inlet connected to a suction line for drawing water from a water source, such as a pond or stream, and an outlet for delivering water to the water trough via the float valve assembly. The heating system includes a gas burner located under the water trough for preventing water in the water trough from freezing during cold weather conditions. A rechargeable battery is connected to the water pump and the heating system for supplying power for pumping water and for electronic ignition of the gas burner. A housing supports the water trough in an elevated position above the ground and contains the heating system and water pump below the trough.

Abstract: Calf wet-nurse (10) comprising a container (11) provided with at least one supply opening (12) for on one hand dry powder and on the other hand liquid as well as a delivery duct (13) for the distribution of ready-mixed nutrient solution, wherein the container (11) is provided with at least one mixing duct (181, 182) connected to the container (11), at least one medium passage (191, 192, 193, 194) being arranged between the mixing duct (182, 183) and the container (11). The invention also concerns a method for a calf wet-nurse.

Abstract: A rotatable livestock brush has a rotation axis and a brush surface configured to be brought into contact with a contact region of a body of a livestock animal. The brush surface includes at least a first region having first pressure-transfer properties, and a second region having second pressure-transfer properties which differ from the first pressure-transfer properties. A plane at a right angle to the rotation axis intersects both the first and second regions. The brush has a cylinder shape with a central cylinder axis. The rotation axis is eccentric and in a position which differs from a position of the central cylinder axis. Upon rotation, the brush massages the body of the livestock animal in the contact region thereof by transferring the varying pressures onto the body of the animal by successively bringing the first and second brush surface regions into contact with the body of the animal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are directed to a decorative and practical line of horse accessories. A line of cloth coverings is disclosed that are produced from a flexible, elastic fabric such as nylon or lycra. The set may include a covering for the horse's saddle pad and four coverings for the splint boots. The saddle pad covering stretches over the existing saddle pad. The boot coverings fit like a sock, just covering the boot and not putting any pressure on the horse's skin. Once in place, these coverings protect the splint boots and saddle pad from stains and contaminates. The coverings can be easily removed and washed as needed. In addition to their functional use, the “PRIMP SLICKERS” can be produced in a variety of decorative patterns to add style to the horse's appearance.

Abstract: The present invention is a tether for a toy with a safety feature to prevent entanglement of an animate object, such as a pet or a child, the feature comprising a stiff proximal element. Innovative features provide both for interactive play and containment of the play area by coupling an elastic cord with a rope of selected length.