Abstract: A multifunctional utility cart comprising a frame, at least two wheels attached to the bottom of the frame, a storage unit attached to the top of the frame with an opening at the base, an aerator, dethatcher and distributor attached to the bottom of the frame. The aerator and dethatcher can be engaged by lower a handle and can be disengaged by raising a handle. The top of the storage unit can be divided into two parts by lifting a hinged divider. The storage unit can be used for both storing lawn care products, including seed and fertilizer, and for placing seed and fertilizer for spreading on a lawn.

Abstract: A tracking adjustment arrangement for an agricultural tillage implement includes a main frame section, a pull hitch coupled with and extending forward from the main frame section, and a pair of wing sections respectively pivotally coupled with opposite lateral sides of the main frame section. The tracking adjustment arrangement includes a pair of draft members and a pair of turnbuckles. Each draft member is configured for coupling between the pull hitch and a respective one of the wing sections. Each turnbuckle is coupled with an end of a respective draft member.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement for use in a field. The agricultural tillage implement including a frame section and a plurality of wing sections. The frame section has a pull hitch extending in a travel direction. Each of the plurality of wing sections are coupled to the frame section and/or a wing section. The wing sections each have an articulated portion pivotal about an axis substantially perpendicular to the travel direction. The wing sections include a first wing section and a second wing section. The articulated portion of the first wing section pivoting independent of the articulated portion of the second wing section.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement for use in a field. The agricultural tillage implement including a frame section and a plurality of wing sections. The frame section has a pull hitch extending in a travel direction. Each of the plurality of wing sections are coupled to the frame section and/or a wing section. The wing sections each have an articulated portion pivotal about an axis substantially perpendicular to the travel direction.

Abstract: A lift support system for a wheel assembly that provides variable support for the wing frame section of a tillage implement above the soil. The lift support system includes a vertically oriented tube slidably connected to the wing frame section for movement along a vertical axis. A wheel axle assembly is pivotally connected to the lower end of the tube and provides a support for the axle assembly. Wheels are journaled on the axle assemblies. A locking assembly selectively locks the wheel assembly in place when the tube is in a position for field transport and field operation with the locking mechanism being disengageable when the wing section is in a transport position to permit castoring of the wheel assemblies.

Abstract: An agricultural implement having agricultural implement for supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. A hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator through the use of three way valves that selectively connect or lock individual actuators.

Abstract: Air is removed from an hydraulic system for an agricultural implement supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. The hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator. An electronic control unit (ECU) controls three way valves associated with each actuator so that they may be operated in unison or individually. Hydraulic fluid is passed through the most remote actuator first and then actuators closer to the hydraulic control unit to remove air.

Abstract: An agricultural implement having agricultural implement for supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. The hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator. An electronic control unit (ECU) receives signals from a series of inclinometers where each inclinometer signal is compared to the others and the individual actuator operated to bring the actuators into in uniform synchronization.

Abstract: A tillage implement spanning a lateral distance relative to a forward direction and having a plurality of carrier frames, each for supporting a plurality of soil engaging tools. A pivoting wheel assembly positions the carrier frames at a variable distance from the soil and an actuator is connected between the carrier frame and each support wheel assembly to vary the height of the carrier frame. The actuator has a sensor for generating a signal reflecting the displacement of the actuator. The sensor element is mounted in an adjustable sensor support and countersunk by the required clearance between the sensor element and encoded information on the output shaft so that the sensor support may be adjusted to abut the shaft and accurately position the sensor element.

Abstract: An agricultural implement for supporting a plurality of gangs of disk blades extending generally laterally relative to a forward travel direction. The implement has carrier frames pivotally connected to wheel assemblies for controlling the height of the carrier frames relative to the ground through hydraulic actuators acting on the wheel assemblies. The hydraulic control unit enables independent and individual control of each actuator. An electronic control unit (ECU) receives displacement signals from the actuators and stores the signals when the agricultural implement is on a reference surface for synchronized set points. Thereafter any deviation from the synchronized set point is corrected.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement has a steerable rear axle which facilitates the implement more faithfully following a towing unit. The implement has a solid axle mounted to the main pull frame that allows for vertical movement of the implement to switch between field operation and a transport configuration. Attached to the solid axle are two steering knuckles that are tied together by an adjustable tie rod and two hydraulic steering cylinders. On each knuckle is a set of walking tandems to which the tires are mounted. The two cylinders are connected to an auxiliary port in a towing traction unit to enable the steering function without having to turn the unit steering wheel. The arrangement allows the steering knuckles to turn up to 25 degrees in either direction.

Abstract: A hub-bearing assembly for agricultural use having a rolling bearing, a housing, a closing cap and an axial retention feature. The roller bearing includes an outer ring, at least one inner ring, at least a row of rolling bodies and a sealing device. The housing includes an almost annular cylindrical shape, the housing at one end forming a radial flange, containing the rolling bearing and being in direct contact with the bearing outer ring. The closing cap is assembled on the housing at the opposite end with respect to the end, where the housing forms the flange. It is noted that the cap is cup shaped. The axial retention feature is located along an external surface of the outer ring. The retention feature is located opposed to the axial sliding of the outer ring with respect to the housing.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section. The plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections including a first wing section and an adjacent second wing section. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivotal tool frame. The pivotal tool frame of the first wing section is foldable upward at a first angle, and the pivotal tool frame of the second wing section being foldable upward to a second angle. The first angle and the second angle being different from each other.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, which may be a telescoping pull hitch tube, a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section, and a plurality of pivoting wing front shank frames. Draft linkage assemblies connect the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to the telescoping pull hitch tube, while allowing both the pivoting wing front shank frames and the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to articulate correctly. The main shank frame, the pivotal wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction is provided, including a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of wing sections pivotally coupled with the main frame section about generally vertical axes. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivoting wing front shank frame. A main shank frame straddles the pull hitch tube. The main shank frame, the pivoting wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration. A controller for controlling the agricultural tillage implement controls the sequence in which the parts articulate.

Abstract: An agricultural implement including a main frame having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction and a main frame tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotal wings coupled with the main frame. Each of the plurality of wings have at least one pivotal wing front section and at least one pivotal wing rear section. The pivotal wing front sections and the pivotal wing rear sections pivot from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position, and the wings fold from a perpendicular position to a position parallel with the pull hitch tube.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement includes a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube. A shank frame is pivotally coupled with the tool bar. The shank frame is positioned in front of the tool bar when in an operating position, and foldable up and over the tool bar to a position rearward of the tool bar when in a transport position.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, which may be a telescoping pull hitch tube, and a tool bar coupled with and extending transverse to the pull hitch tube, and a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section. Each of the plurality of wing sections have at least one pivotal wing front shank frame. A main shank frame straddles the pull hitch tube. The main shank frame, the pivotal wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement including a main frame section having a pull hitch tube extending in a travel direction, which may be a telescoping pull hitch tube, a plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections coupled with the main frame section, and a plurality of pivoting wing front shank frames. Draft linkage assemblies connect the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to the telescoping pull hitch tube, while causing both the pivoting wing front shank frames and the plurality of pivotally coupled wing sections to articulate correctly. The main shank frame, the pivotal wing front shank frames, and the wing sections articulate from an operating configuration to a transport configuration.

Abstract: An agricultural tillage implement including a frame section having a pull hitch extending in a travel direction, at least one secondary frame coupled with the frame, a plurality of rolling basket assemblies, a geographical position determining device, and a pressure control system. The secondary frame is coupled to the frame. The plurality of rolling basket assemblies are coupled to the secondary frame. The geographical position determining device generates a geo-position signal. The pressure control system is coupled to the plurality of rolling basket assemblies. The pressure control system is configured to supply a selected pressure to each of the plurality of rolling basket assemblies dependent upon the geo-position signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for laying a seed film (hereinafter, seed film refers to a mulching film to which seeds are adhered and coating same for use in sowing) and a method for laying the seed film by using same. More specifically, the present invention relates to the apparatus for laying the seed film and the method for laying the seed film by using the apparatus for laying the seed film, the apparatus comprising: a leveling board of which the angle can be adjusted; a seed film pressing portion for pressing the seed film which is unrolled; and a seed film fixing portion for fixing the seed film, thereby automatically laying the seed film on a rice paddy in a quick and convenient manner.

Abstract: A self-propelled agricultural product application implement such as high clearance sprayer and/or spreader is provided that includes a product container that is sectioned. Emptying of the container sections is controlled to approximate a target front-to-back weight distribution of the implement for a substantially long period of time during a product application session. An outlet system having multiple variable outlet arrangements is arranged between the product container and an application arrangement such as a spray boom or a rotary broadcaster. The variable outlet arrangements are configured to allow the container sections to sequentially empty to maintain ballast provided by the store product at relatively later portions of the implement for a relatively longer period of time during the product application session.

Abstract: IMPLEMENT FOR REAPING AND WINDROWING VARIOUS CULTIVATIONS, having a tubular structure (1), shaped as a lying down “U”, supported by frontal wheels (6A and 6B), with means for the assembling of all the sets of the implement, starting with openers (7) integrated with vertical cutting sets (8) assembled in front of each front wheel (6A), in which the opener sets (7) are responsible for opening way and separating the plants to be reaped or that are out of the machines width limit, while the vertical cutting devices trim the branches that could eventually cause a blockage, trimming the plant vertically; a gathering and lifting set (9) that extends for the entire width of the implement between the front wheels (6A), being responsible for selecting a lane of plants corresponding to the width of the machine and bringing it inward and upward at the same time as the reaping; a floating reaping set (11) also assembled through the whole width of the machine just after the front wheels (6A) and the gathering and lifting s

Abstract: A helical-acting snap roll for a harvesting header having straight flutes which are free of a formed twist. The snap roll includes a plurality of elongated straight flutes that extend substantially the entire length of the snap roll but that are parallel misaligned with a central axis of rotation of the snap roll. A pair of opposing and counter-rotating snap rolls of the present invention chops and pulls crop stalks passing therebetween downward toward the ground while also creating a helical action such that the crop stalks are conveyed rearward. In one embodiment, at least a pair of straight portions acting as flutes are partially parallel aligned with one another along the length and one side of each snap roll.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a compact hop harvester machine and method of operation for harvesting hops from small-scale hop yards. Adjustable and flexible fingers in the machine interact to separate hop cones from hop bines as they are conveyed through a cone picking space.

Abstract: A combine unload control system having a grain tank for storing grain and at least one auger for unloading grain from the grain tank. The control system also includes a first auger cover proximate to the at least one auger, having one or more first auger cutouts disposed on a portion of the first auger cover and a second auger cover proximate to the at least one auger and having one or more second auger cutouts disposed on a portion of the second auger cover. The control system further includes a controller configured to control amounts of grain to pass through the one or more first auger cutouts and the one or more second auger cutouts and flow to the at least one auger by causing the first auger cover and the second auger cover to move relative to each other.

Abstract: An agricultural harvesting head (100) has a frame (102) that extends laterally and is elongate; a left side conveyor (106); a right side conveyor (110); a center conveyor (108, 144); and an upper conveyor (118) of an endless belt type that is disposed to receive, engage and downwardly compress an upper surface of the cut crop material conveyed rearwardly by the center conveyor (108, 144).

Abstract: Methods for threshing crops by magnetically treating the freshly threshed seeds in order to alter their biophysical, biochemical and physicochemical properties. The methods can be used in agriculture to magnetize seeds when threshing different types of crops during harvesting. In the crop threshing method which includes threshing to separate the mass of grain and chaff into an edible portion and a non-grain portion of the crop, the freshly threshed edible portion of the harvest is magnetically treated during the threshing process using a classic beater-type threshing drum. Magnetic treatment of the edible portion of the crop increases the germinating ability, yield and quality of crops and extends their storage life without loss of quality.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a combine harvester sensing system comprising a shoe; a thresher rotor; and a sensor disposed between the shoe and the thresher rotor, the sensor configured to sense crop material discharged from the thresher rotor and impacting the shoe.

Abstract: A seed composition for growing grasses to deter geese, deer and other animals transmitting diseases like Lyme disease through ticks and droppings. The composition includes: (a) about 20-50% by weight Hard Fescue; (b) about 20-50% by weight Creeping Red Fescue; and (c) about 20-50% by weight Chewings Fescue. Optionally, it may further include up to 20% of a high endophytic tall fescue, high endophytic ryegrass or combinations thereof. The resulting grasses require little to no regular mowing.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments relate to a seed planting system that incorporates an outer shell, a plant growing or rooting media, seed(s), fertilizer, and a lid, as well as methods of using this planting system. Exemplary embodiments also relate to an indoor growing unit which is configured for use with the seed planting system.

Abstract: A system which includes a series of hanging baskets having latticed walls and on which a substrate or mesh for plants is arranged. The baskets being hung either from guides attached by screws to a wall in order to form a vertical planting system adjacent to the wall, or mounted on posts attached independently to the ground in order to form separations or divisions between private and common areas or to separate two rooms. Both the guides and the posts are complemented with a drip-irrigation system and a lighting system.

Abstract: The invention is directed generally to improvements in irrigation and fertilization assessment and delivery. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide an improved fluid delivery tube, method to manufacture such tube, and systems that include such tube. The delivery tube is beneficial at least because it minimizes the life cycle cost of a responsive delivery tube.

Abstract: A system for converting flue gas into useable bio-oil based compounds using algae comprises a grow tank enclosing multiple processing cells wherein each cell incorporates light emitting columns and a moveable grate to stir the algae and nutrients, and a flue gas distribution system configured to cool the flue gas, mix the gas with water, adjust the pH of the water, add nutrients—including a lipid trigger—to the water, and distribute the water to the processing cells through bubblers.

Abstract: A light pipe for use in aqueous environments comprising an optical rod capable of total internal reflection, and disposed in the optical path of a light source such as a light emitting diode or other source. The optical rod has frosted and unfrosted portions, such that the light is propagated distally along the rod at the unfrosted portions, but a portion of the light is coupled out of the rod into the aqueous environment at each of the frosted portions. The relative sizes of the frosted portions are arranged so that substantially the same light power is coupled out of the rod at each frosted section, thus facilitating rapid and uniform growth of algae in the aqueous environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of non-transgenic plants with novel phenotypes. Provided are SlPP2C1 proteins and nucleic acid sequences encoding these, which are useful in conferring novel phenotypes to plants, especially drought tolerance in tomato plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of melon designated NUN 89000 MEM as well as plants, seeds and melon fruits thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of melon designated NUN 21267 MEM as well as plants, seeds and melon fruits thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of melon designated NUN 26357 MEM as well as plants, seeds and melon fruits thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new methods of selecting and breeding organisms, in particular organisms which exhibit symbiotic behaviour with symbionts, and to new organisms and symbiota developed thereby, such as plant or grass and endophyte symbiota. Multiple symbionts are deployed in multiple organisms and selected for improved symbiotic compatibility and performance early in the breeding process. Methods include producing improved organisms from germplasm, by inoculating host organism germplasm libraries with symbionts selected from symbiont libraries and selecting improved host organisms exhibiting desired symbiota characteristics, and selection of organism-symbiont associations with a desired genetic and metabolic profile by metagenomic analysis of nucleic acid libraries from an organism or organism-symbiont association.

Abstract: The multistage live Lepidoptera containment display system includes a housing defining an observable interior Lepidoptera habitat. A ventilation feature is configured to provide sufficient ventilation within the housing for a Lepidopteran at various life stages including a pupa stage (e.g. chrysalis) and adult stage (e.g. butterfly). A Lepidopteran pupa attachment element is configured to attach a Lepidopteran pupa to an upper area of the housing and within the interior Lepidoptera habitat. A Lepidoptera release mechanism is configured to provide for release of the Lepidopteran from the interior Lepidoptera habitat within the housing after progressing from the pupa stage to the adult stage.

Abstract: The invention uniquely combines a Cattle Guard, which is a horizontal grid flush in a roadway to prevent livestock passage along the roadway, with a Crash Resistant Security Gate. Crash Resistant Gates are vertically swinging barriers preventing vehicle trespass on a roadway, and also provide a barricade preventing vehicles from crashing through the gate, and trap the vehicle within the barricade. The invention is placed across a roadway integral with a fence. In the “open” position, the grid barrier reposes flush with the roadway for passage of vehicles, but prevents passage of livestock. In the “closed” position, the grid swings vertically on the side of its long axis to now form a Crash Resistant barrier to vehicle trespass. In its preferred embodiment, the invention is a deliverable module, including integrated pit. The invention described includes integrated powered gate activation, and energy recovery to provide increased efficiencies over prior art.

Abstract: A device for plucking dead hairs from the skin of a dog includes a handle part for handling the device, a stem part connected to the handle part, on the end of which stem part is a comb part for guiding the hairs of the dog into the device, a base on the stem part, onto which base hairs are guided by means of the comb part, a gripping part that is on the stem part and is moveable along a predetermined trajectory, which gripping part in a part of its trajectory moves in the direction of the base and presses against the base, in which case the hairs of the dog are between the base and the gripping part, and in which case by means of the movement of the gripping part a pulling motion is exerted on the hairs that are between the gripping part and the base.

Abstract: An apparatus is designed for holding the tail of an animal to one side while the animal is on a milking platform. The apparatus consists of a structure mounted to the rail along or around the milking platform which holds the tail such that the pathway to the udder between the animal's rear legs is unobstructed by the tail.

Abstract: A building security system includes a security sensor for sensing a security breach associated with a building. An electronic location-detecting device senses fixed geographic coordinates of the building. An electronic processor responds to a security breach sensed by the security sensor by transmitting an alarm signal to a central monitoring station. The alarm signal includes the fixed geographic coordinates of the building sensed by the location-detecting device.

Abstract: A head covering that protects a dog or other animal against the intrusion of harmful things or elements such as insects, foreign matter, and weed seeds, which can enter the animal's ears, eyes, or nose and cause discomfort or damage.

Abstract: An assembly of a reservoir with a solid sole and an orthotic pad to provide a relatively simple, light weight portable system to allow equine hoof and leg cooling together with proper hoof support. The assembly and method is useful for preventive treatment for performance stress and lameness, including laminitis.

Abstract: An animal training system for controlling the behavior of the animal includes a receiver configured to be worn by the animal, and a hand held transmitter. The hand held transmitter includes a case with an front face, a transmitter circuit within the case for transmitting a wireless signal to the receiver, and an actuator at the front face of the case. The actuator is coupled with the transmitter circuit, and is a non-depressible actuator which is manually movable relative to the case.

Abstract: An excrement depository assembly includes a tubular garment that may be positioned on a rear of an animal. A collection bag is removably coupled to the tubular garment so the collection bag may receive animal excrement.

Abstract: A method for producing poultry for raising poultry with high production score is provided. In a method for producing poultry in a poultry house, a feeding area for feeding the poultry is illuminated with blue light in an early raising period of a poultry raising period. In the early raising period, behavior of chicks can be restricted by illuminating the feeding area with blue light. Accordingly, sudden death of chick or metabolic disorder due to excessive and abrupt behavior of chick can be prevented, and thus chicks not having injury or diseases such as metabolic disorder can be raised, and physical conditions of the grown poultry can be improved.