Abstract: The invention relates to a wrapping device to wrap an object in foil material including a frame, a wrapping table mounted on the frame and configured to support the object during wrapping, one or more roll support devices to support one or more rolls of foil material to be rotated about the object during wrapping, a carrying structure mounted on the frame and configured to carry the one or more roll support devices, and a clamping and cutting device to clamp the foil material after wrapping of an object, and to cut the clamped foil material, wherein the clamping and cutting device is mounted on the carrying structure, and wherein the carrying structure is pivotable about a substantially horizontal pivot axis with respect to the frame.

Abstract: Knotter operation on a crop baler or the like is controlled electronically by a programmable electronic control unit. Rotary and/or linear electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic drive motors are utilized to drive the knotting components and are controlled by the electronic control unit.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit mechanically link to a tailgate of an agriculture harvester. The hydraulic circuit of the present invention can be used to facilitate the transition of hydraulic states from a quick speed to a slow speed, when opening and closing the tailgate. The hydraulic circuit comprises a restrictive orifice and a fluid stop valve that, when opened, diverts the path of pressurized fluid away from a hydraulic actuator during the actuator's extension. The diversion of pressurized fluid away from the hydraulic cylinder or through the restrictive orifice substantially reduces the speed at which the panel opens or closes.

Abstract: A system for controlling the spreading of crop residue expelled from an agricultural combine is disclosed. The system may include a spreader configured to expel crop residue from the combine. The spreader may include at least one spreader disc configured to be rotated about an axis. In addition, the system may include a windrow door having an inner surface defining a flow path for directing the crop residue into the spreader. At least a portion of the windrow door may be configured to be moved relative to the spreader so as to adjust a location at which the crop residue is introduced onto the at least one spreader disc.

Abstract: A barrier for deterring slugs, snails, and other gastropod mollusks from entering an area, and a method for using the same are provided. The barrier includes an elongate tubular support having a plastically deformable core member and an outer sheath. A plurality of outwardly extending projections are attached to the tubular support.

Abstract: Disclosed are shears are used for trimming bushes, trees, and brush. The loppers have the cutting blade which performs the cutting action and a counter edge for the cutting blade to work in conjunction. These loppers also have the addition of clamping jaws which will hold the severed limb. A user amputates a tree limb and the severed or orphaned limb falls helplessly to the ground, but these loppers clamp onto that limb when the cutting operation is performed. After the cut is made, the user can move the limb to a specific location, then decompresses the loppers and drop the limb as intended.

Abstract: A blade for a furrow cutter has a planar fastening region which is located in a fastening plane. The blade is driven in rotation via a transmission arranged in a transmission housing. The fastening plans separates a first region of the furrow cutter from a second region of the furrow cutter. The transmission is arranged in the first region. The blade has at least one arm projecting from the fastening region and having a free end. The arm has a first segment which extends out of the fastening plane into the second region. A simple structure, a good cutting result and a high service life are achieved when the arm has a second segment in which the arm extends back in the direction of the fastening plane.

Abstract: A time saving snap on cloning mold for use in cloning a plant by air layering. The mold has a reservoir for storing liquid to keep the rooting medium in the air layer moist by wicking of the liquid throughout a long period of root development. The cloning mold quickly snaps on the branch that is being air layered. The reservoir is effective when the mold is used on both branches that are growing with an upward tilt and those growing with a downward tilt.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for early diagnosis and real time remote intervention of crop condition by correlating collected crop characteristics with known plant parameters, economic variables and algorithms to computer generate an irrigation decision, remotely execute the same and notify the end user.

Abstract: A method for targeting trait phenotyping of a plant breeding experiment includes collecting soil data for at least one location, applying the soil data to a crop model, performing environmental monitoring at the at least one location to generate environmental data, updating the crop model with the environmental data, and using the crop model to provide predicted crop conditions. The method further includes determining environmental conditions for each of the plant breeding experiments, determining a likelihood of trait phenotype variations for each experiment using the environmental conditions and the predicted crop conditions, selecting a subset of the plant breeding experiments for collecting trait phenotype measurements based on the likelihood of trait phenotypic variation, and collecting trait phenotype measurements from the subset of the plant breeding experiments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a carrot variety NUN 85931 and seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a carrot plant by traditional breeding methods. The invention further relates to a method for producing a carrot plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP21005 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP21005, cells from soybean variety XBP21005, plants of soybean XBP21005, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP21005. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP21005 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP21005, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP21005, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP21005. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP21005 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP17004 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP17004, cells from soybean variety XBP17004, plants of soybean XBP17004, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP17004. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP17004 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP17004, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP17004, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP17004. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP17004 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 1768852. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 1768852, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 1768852 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 1768852.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 1768536. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 1768536, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 1768536 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 1768536.

Abstract: A novel garden bean variety, designated PV-803, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean variety PV-803, to the plants of garden bean line PV-803 and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the variety PV-803 with itself or another bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a bean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other garden bean lines derived from the variety PV-803.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH189V and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH189V with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH189V through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH189V or a locus conversion of PH189V with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP02003 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP02003, cells from soybean variety XBP02003, plants of soybean XBP02003, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP02003. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP02003 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP02003, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP02003, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP02003. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP02003 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety HI1017010 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety HI1017010 and its progeny, and methods of making HI1017010.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety GO1010146 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety GO1010146 and its progeny, and methods of making GO1010146.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety AR1011118 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety AR1011118 and its progeny, and methods of making AR1011118.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety AR1011191 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety AR1011191 and its progeny, and methods of making AR1011191.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1013689-1 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1013689-1 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1013689-1.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036303. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036303. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036303 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036303 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036375. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036375. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036375 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036375 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046959. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046959. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046959 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046959 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046965. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046965. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046965 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046965 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036006. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036006. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036006 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036006 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046905. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046905. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046905 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046905 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036601. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036601. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036601 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036601 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1037450. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1037450. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1037450 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1037450 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1THN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1THN with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1THN through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1THN or a locus conversion of PH1THN with another maize variety.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a front wall, a rear wall positioned substantially parallel to the front wall, and first and second side walls each extending between the front wall and the rear wall. The first side wall includes a gate, and the second side wall is spaced apart from the first side wall such that the front wall, the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall define a milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The system includes an equipment portion located adjacent to the rear wall. The equipment portion houses a robotic attacher configured to extend between the rear legs of a dairy livestock located within the milking box stall in order to attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a first milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The system also includes an equipment portion located adjacent to the first milking box stall. The equipment portion houses a robotic attacher. The system also includes a second milking box stall of a size sufficient to accommodate a dairy livestock. The second milking box stall is located adjacent to the equipment portion. The robotic attacher is configured to service both the first milking box stall and the second milking box stall by extending between the rear legs of a dairy livestock located within either stall in order to attach milking equipment to the dairy livestock.

Abstract: A rack apparatus for managing laboratory animals and is easy to clean includes a plurality of animal cages (1) stored at intervals in a storage space (16) on a shelf plate (15) supported by frame structure (13). The rear of the storage space (16) is closed by a back plate (12b), the exhaust box (19) is installed at the top of the rear side, and a cage top cover (23) is installed at the top of the front side. A back stay (25) is demountably attached to the back plate (12b), a movement-restricting bar (27) is attached to the back stay (25), and spacers (29), which maintain intervals between the animal cages (1), are demountably attached to the back stay (25). The spacers (29) are selectively installed by mounting to/dismounting from the back stay (25) to maintain planned storage positions corresponding to sizes of the cages (1) in the width direction.

Abstract: A liquid-permeable panel that is of a system toilet for animals and that can prevent urine wetting resulting from torsion or folding over of a pee pad. The liquid-permeable panel covers the excrement containment section of the system toilet for animals. Of the aforementioned panel, the side-surface 1 cm compression deformation load, which is the load necessary for at least 1 cm of torsion to arise with respect to load from the side-surface direction that is perpendicular to the direction of thickness of the panel, is at least 5 N and no greater than 20 N. Preferably, the liquid-permeable panel has a plurality of holes that penetrate the liquid-permeable panel in the direction of thickness, and has as a material corrugated cardboard in which liquid goes through the aforementioned plurality of holes, passing through in the direction of thickness of the aforementioned liquid-permeable panel.

Abstract: A liquid-permeable panel is mounted on a portion of a system toilet for animals, and a 15-degree bending strength defined below the liquid-permeable panel is at least 0.2 N and no greater than 10 N. The 15-degree bending strength is the load that is applied at a velocity of 500 mm/min to the central section of the liquid-permeable panel from the direction perpendicular to a plan view using a round plunger having a diameter of 8 mm, while both sides in the Y-direction in a plan view of the liquid-permeable panel are being supported, that deforms the liquid-permeable panel into the shape of a concavity along the X-direction such that, in a cross section of the concavity, the angle (?) formed by a horizontal line that contains the bottommost point of the concavity and an oblique line linking the aforementioned bottommost point and either of the aforementioned both sides is 15 degrees.

Abstract: A tidy pet litter box having a plurality of internal screens across which the pet must traverse when entering or leaving a main basin of the litter box. An upper lid fits over a lower tray, the upper lid having a large front opening. The lower tray defines a large main basin in which litter is placed, and a secondary basin at a rear end thereof. An entrance screen mounted laterally across side walls of the upper lid extends from a lower end of the front opening substantially over the entire main basin and permits passage of a pet to a rear screen located above the secondary basin. To exit, the pet must jump up to the rear screen, then over the entrance screen which dislodges any litter sticking to its paws so that it falls back into the main basin. A method of training a cat to use the litter box by first removing the entrance screen is also disclosed.

Abstract: A small animal litter container is provided with an enclosed design that keeps animal elimination products contained within the litter material and/or the container without leakage and avoids spillage of these materials beyond the container. Cylindrical telescoping interior and exterior housing sections engage to form a covered elimination area within the container. A corresponding keyhole-type of opening in each housing section aligns when the housing sections are engaged to form an animal access door with a unique angled shape that guides an animal to the inside elimination area. A base housing section is formed with a circular cross-section unitary wall with a height that effectively captures and contains all products of elimination without leakage or spillage beyond the container. The present small animal litter container may be used effectively by all kinds of pets, including cats and dogs, whether they exhibit typical or atypical elimination behaviors or habits.

Abstract: An animal kennel comprises front, rear, top, bottom, and opposite side walls that collectively define a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity has a horizontal cross-section that is bordered by the front, rear, and opposite side walls. The cross-section has a front portion and a rear portion. The front portion is narrower between the opposite side walls than the rear portion. A majority of each of the front, rear, top, bottom and opposite side walls is formed of a material that is translucent and radiolucent.

Abstract: An animal house (1) comprises a base (2) and a cover (3) affording a roof and side walls for the house (1) and engaging with the base (2), to which it is attached by a hinge. Releasable fastening means (5) secure the cover (3) to the base (2) such that, when released, the cover (3) may be removed to afford access to the base (2) from above. An end wall (4, 12) of the houselengages one side of the base (2). A panel (12) of the end wall is removable and exchangeable with other panels of different configurations, to suit different animals and/or occasions. Modular inserts (11) fit into the base (2) and are exchangeable with other inserts of different configurations, to suit different animals and/or occasions.

Abstract: A portable dog pen assembly facilitates transport and temporary installation of an enclosure for an animal. The assembly includes a series of panels defining a sheet of material. Tubes are provided including medial tubes and end tubes. Each medial tube is positioned between an associated adjoined pair of the panels and each end tube is coupled to and extends along a free end of the sheet of material. Looped ends of stabilizer bars are alignable with a selectable one of the tubes to extend each stabilizer bar along a top edge of an associated one of the panels. Each of a plurality of posts is insertable through an associated one of the looped ends and the tubes and engages a ground surface such that the post extends upwardly from the ground surface. A connector couples the end tubes together such that the sheet of material forms an enclosure.

Abstract: A canine ventral chest and lower abdomen protection garment is disclosed for protection of a canine from impact with an obstacle. The garment mounts to the canine via a collar, a thoracic strap and a lumbar strap for a secure placement. A caudal portion of the garment rear of the lumbar strap protects the lower abdomen and urogenital regions. This caudal portion is allowed to gravitationally fold distal from the skin of the canine allowing for unobstructed urination. The same caudal portion of the garment, when impacted by an obstacle, returns proximal to the skin of the canine and acts to protect the lower abdomen and urogenital regions of the canine. The caudal portion of the garment is stitched in multiple lines allowing for permanently sizing the garment for a specific canine while retaining the integrity of the overall garment.

Abstract: A system and method for treating pets, the system comprising: a content provider to provide video and audio content adapted for treating a pet; a video and audio output device for playing the video and audio content; and a feedback interface for providing indications to the content provider about behavior of the pet, wherein the content provider is to adapt the provided content according to the received indications. The method comprising playing video and audio content by a video and audio out-put device, the content comprising: an image adapted for treating a pet; and a sound adapted for treating a pet; receiving indications about behavior of the pet; and adapting the played content according to the received indications.

Abstract: A pet toy is configured for receiving a food item. The pet toy comprises a durable and resilient outer wall, an interior chamber, and at least one opening for inserting and/or retrieving the food item. The outer wall can comprise one or more regions of greater rigidity and one or more regions of less rigidity. The pet toy is further configured to selectively retain the food item during a pet's play with the pet toy. After repeated or sufficient compression of the pet toy, the food item can be dislodged, in either a single piece or in multiple smaller pieces, from the pet toy as the pet's reward.

Abstract: The multiple pet leash holding device is a device that is adapted to hold multiple pet leashes simultaneously and in an untangled arrangement so that a pet walker can walk multiple pets simultaneously. The device is constructed of non-moving parts, and includes a grip member perpendicularly oriented with respect to a support member. A distal end of the support member includes leash holder members that extend laterally therefrom, and onto which the looped end of multiple pet leashes may be placed. Each leash holder member includes a first holder member that is perpendicularly oriented on a distal end of the leash holder member. The first holder member includes a second holder member acutely oriented at a first distal end in order to prevent unintended separation of the looped end of the pet leashes there from.

Abstract: A curved strip having a slot on one end configured to receive a ring from an animal collar, the strip having an aperture positioned proximate an opposite end, the aperture configured to receive an animal leash and clasp, wherein the clasp is affixed to the ring positioned through the slot and, thus, functions to enable the leash detangle apparatus to affix the leash and animal collar and maintain the leash in a position not between the animal's feet.

Abstract: A structure of a handle for a retractable leash comprises a holding piece; the holding piece is formed integrally as one piece by soft gel; a housing of the retractable leash is an assembly of a left housing and a right housing; the holding piece is fitted between the left housing and the right housing.

Abstract: The present invention to provides a dual leash for walking two dogs with a single compact leash while preventing entangling of the individual cables. Horizontal positioning of the spools achieves a more compact design as well as a new way to combine the rotation of the housing with a lock feature. The key to a compact design is to maximize the spool size for proper spring steel retraction functionality and maximization on cord length. Preferably, the companion animal is a canine. Another object of the present invention is to provide individual cable retraction with a non-entangle feature.

Abstract: A control device and method controls an animal's location. A GPS receiver and a processor determine the position, velocity and heading direction of the animal relative to a target. A stimulus unit selectively applies a stimulus to the animal. If the position of the animal relative to the target is less than a predetermined distance and the animal's velocity relative to the target is within a predetermined range and the heading direction of the animal is within a predetermined orientation relative to the target, then a non-aversive stimulus is applied to the animal, and removal of a non-aversive stimulus is selectively effected when the animal's velocity relative to the target is outside of the predetermined range, or the heading direction of the animal changes by more than a predetermined amount, otherwise the non-aversive stimulus is first removed followed by application of an aversive stimulus to the animal.