Abstract: A fan powered extractor system for a harvester, such as a sugarcane harvester, utilizes a rotary extractor screen larger than an air flow path to the fan, that moves through the air flow path such that the air flows through the screen to collect airborne leaves and other crop residue thereon, and carries them from the air flow and deposits them on the ground beside or behind the harvester or on another receiver without passing through the fan. The extractor screen can also pass through the exhaust air flow from the fan for blowing remaining collected residue therefrom, and the location of deposition of the leaves is optionally selectable.

Abstract: System and method of determining the load on an element of the drive system of a plunger of an agricultural baler, and to use thereof for controlling such balers. A value representative of an estimate of the load on an element of the drive system of the plunger is determined, based on combining an obtained value representative of the load on the plunger with obtained position information of the drive element relative to the plunger.

Abstract: An implement is coupled to and pulled by a tractor. The tractor includes ground engaging drive wheels driven by an engine, an operator movable speed command device, and a tractor controller having automatic and manual speed control modes. The implement has an implement control unit coupled to the tractor controller. The implement control unit transmits an implement speed request signal to the tractor controller. The tractor controller controls tractor motion in response to operation of the speed command device and the implement speed request signal.

Abstract: A concave for a harvester combine is provided, the concave comprising a first longitudinal member comprising a plurality of first longitudinal member wire guide grooves substantially at the same height position relative to a bottom of the first longitudinal member; a second longitudinal member comprising a plurality of second longitudinal member wire guide grooves substantially at the same height position relative to a bottom of the second longitudinal member; a first transverse member and a second transverse member substantially parallel to one another affixed to the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member; and a plurality of module members affixed to the first and second transverse members.

Abstract: A method of clearing a grain cleaning system of an agricultural combine is provided. The method includes the step of providing and directing a flow of high velocity air in a first direction about an inlet end of a cleaning shoe. The method further includes the step of monitoring the cleaning shoe in order to detect a change in an operational parameter of the cleaning shoe, wherein the operational parameter is one of a transient effect of a sieve of the cleaning shoe, a flow rate about and exit end of the cleaning shoe and a flow velocity about an exit end of the cleaning shoe. Further, the method includes the step of redirecting the flow of high velocity air about the inlet end of the cleaning shoe in a second direction in response to a detected change in the operational parameter.

Abstract: A multi-layered gravel hydroponic system comprising at least one trench dug into earth, a sheet of fibrous capillary material laid over the trench, sand that fills the trench, a layer of sedimentary-type pea gravel over the sand and capillary material, and a conduit extending into the sand trench to provide fresh water during watering cycles. When combined, the sand and fibrous capillary layers irrigate seeds and roots imbedded in the pea gravel, which provides the growing nutrients. Because the pea gravel is derived from organic material, its natural composition of various minerals provides a nutrient environment to sustain root growth. The resulting structure replaces the need for soil and fertilizers. By watering beneath the pea gravel, nutrients inherent in the pea gravel travel with the water to evenly feed roots throughout the growing region.

Abstract: A weed/grass control and fertilizing device is shown and described. In one embodiment, the device comprises a bladder socket having a bottom surface blocker, a screen and a water-permeable barrier. The bladder socket includes at least one sleeve and may be installed around a trunked tree. In other embodiments, a replaceable fertilizer cartridge may be positioned within the sleeve. The result are devices and methods for harmonizing weed/grass control and fertilizing of trunked plants.

Abstract: A subsurface emitter includes a valve both preventing water from draining from the system and blocking the entry of roots and soil into the emitter body. A nozzle is present at one or both ends of a vertical tube. A piston is held in a normally closed position by a spring in the absence of water pressure, covering at least one port in the nozzle. When sufficient water pressure in provided, the spring is compressed and the nozzle uncovers the port providing a subsurface spray of water. The spray of water is sufficient to clear mineral deposits which otherwise may accumulate and block the port.

Abstract: A tree harvester head includes first and second saws, each of which comprises a cutting chain, and a lubrication system configured to lubricate the cutting chains of the first and second saws. The lubrication system comprises a source of pressurized lubricant and a diverter valve configured to divert flow of pressurized lubricant, from the source of pressurized lubricant, between the first and second saws for lubrication of the respective cutting chains.

Abstract: An applicant dispersal assembly is described that couples to an irrigation system. It is contemplated that the irrigation system may be a center pivot irrigation system, a linear move irrigation system, or the like. The applicant dispersal assembly is configured to receive an applicant and selectively adjust a flow rate of the applicant. In an implementation, the applicant dispersal assembly includes a pump assembly configured to couple to an irrigation conduit. The irrigation conduit is configured to provide an applicant to the pump assembly for dispersing over a cultivation area. The pump assembly is configured to pump the applicant and to selectively adjust a flow rate of the applicant. The applicant dispersal assembly also includes an applicant dispersal device that is coupled to the pump assembly. The applicant dispersal device is configured to disperse the applicant.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP08004 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP08004, cells from soybean variety XBP08004, plants of soybean XBP08004, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP08004. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP08004 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP08004, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP08004, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP08004. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP08004 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP06007 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP06007, cells from soybean variety XBP06007, plants of soybean XBP06007, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP06007. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP06007 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP06007, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP06007, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP06007. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP06007 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB54S12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB54S12, cells from soybean variety XB54S12, plants of soybean XB54S12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB54S12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB54S12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB54S12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB54S12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB54S12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB54S12 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1013689-2 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1013689-2 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1013689-2.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TRG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TRG with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TRG 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 PH1TRG or a locus conversion of PH1TRG with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75D860 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X75D860 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75D860 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X75D860, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75D860. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75D860.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D493XR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D493XR with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D493XR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D493XR, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D493XR. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D493XR.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05D977 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X05D977 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05D977 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05D977, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05D977. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05D977.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and aphid resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding soybean plants containing quantitative trait loci that are associated with resistance to aphids, Aphis glycines. The invention further includes method for monitoring the introgression quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring aphid resistance into elite germplasm in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam. seed designated as 41-101 RZ, which has leaves with a hollow main vein, broad base leaves, and exhibits resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.), and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri). The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam. plant produced by growing the “41-101 RZ” seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-101 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-41 RZ, which may exhibit resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribis-nigri) and Lettuce Mosaic Virus (LMV), and which may have light green, moderately glossy, deeply-incised, strongly undulated leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-41 seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-41 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-122 RZ, which may exhibit resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.), and which may have leaves with a solid main vein, narrow base leaves, and thick, strongly blistered, dark green mature leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-122 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-122 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-163 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.) races B1:1 to B1:28, and which has an extraordinary high number of red-colored, oakleaf-shaped leaves of substantially equal size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-163 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-163 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-99 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.) races Bl:1 to Bl:28, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) and which has deeply red, deeply-incised, nicely-filled leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-99 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-99 RZ.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Prima Forest. ‘Prima Forest’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar recommended for the main lettuce growing regions of California and Arizona. It has light plant weight, small core diameter, short plant height and also has resistance to lettuce downy mildew. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Prima Forest, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Prima Forest with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention is a detection device, system and/or method for locating the position of at least an object present in space, such as the position of a teat of an animal. The device may include an array of sensors. Each sensor in the array may incorporate a transmitter-receiver pair. The transmitter and receiver within each pair may be disposed at an angle, to detect an object in space, through the use of signals. Embodiments of the present invention may include one or more detection devices and may be utilized to detect one or more objects present invention space. The device of the present invention may be used in a system for milking dairy animals.

Abstract: Assembly comprising a passageway for livestock, the passageway being delimited by side delimitations, for passage of the livestock from a first space to a second space. The assembly comprises a gate system mounted in the passageway, the gate system comprising at least one self-closing gate leaf which is movable between a closed position and one or more open positions which include a pass position wherein passage to the second space is possible for an animal from the livestock, and wherein the gate leaf is moveable to an open position by pressure exerted by an animal from the livestock for passing through the passageway to the second space. The assembly also comprises a device for determining an ID of an animal from the livestock, and a device for blocking the gate leaf from moving to the pass position, wherein the blocking device can be activated to a blocking position in response to data from the ID determining device.

Abstract: There is provided an absorbent composition for water-based liquids, wherein dusting normally associated with handling of powdered absorbent materials is significantly reduced. The composition can be an animal litter, such as cat litter. The composition is formed by mixing a filler with a de-dusting agent and spraying an aqueous slurry of a deodorizing agent onto the mixture. The mixture is then added to a water absorbing material such as clay to uniformly mix the deodorizing agent with the water absorbing material.

Abstract: A pet crate having a top, a bottom, and a cage between the top and bottom. The cage can be engaged to and disengaged from each of the top and bottom. When engaged to the top and bottom, or when disengaged from either one or both of the top and bottom, the cage is endless and can safely hold a pet therein. When disengaged from the top and bottom, the cage is foldable into a closed, endless and flat configuration such that the cage can be stored between the top and bottom such that the crate as a whole in such stored configuration is generally flat. When disengaged from the top and bottom, the cage is foldable out into a fence configuration by disconnecting two ends of the cage.

Abstract: A system for locating a lost pet includes: a tag configured to be worn on the pet; a handheld device configured to be connected with the tag wirelessly; a remote server configured to store information that corresponds to the pet wearing the tag; and an application installed on the handheld device and configured to provide a user interface and establish a connection with the remote server. The tag includes wireless communication means and a unique identification code for distinguishing the tag among a plurality of tags, and is configured to broadcast the unique identification code wirelessly. The handheld device is configured to establish a connection with the tag within a predetermined range, receive the broadcasted unique identification code from the tag, and trigger a predetermined routine if the connection with the tag is terminated. A method for locating a lost pet is also provided.

Abstract: A hollow pet toy containing an interior compartment is described. The toy's interior compartment is accessed through an opening in the exterior fabric of the toy. The purpose of the interior compartment is to hide a treat, examples of which may be a smaller toy or a food-treat. The interior compartment may also contain stuffing in the form of fabric strips, flags, or sleeves, which, in some examples of the invention, are fixed at one end to the interior compartment but which may otherwise be removed from the interior compartment by the pet seeking to discover the treat. Some examples of the invention feature an additional “treat compartment” within the fabric strips, flags, sleeves, or other stuffing of the interior compartment. A treat is placed in one or more of these “treat compartments” for the pet to discover and enjoy.

Abstract: A pet leash has a main connector and a secondary security connector. The main connector and leash can be similar to a conventional dog leash product, where the main connector can connect to, for example, a harness worn by the pet. The secondary security connector can connect to, for example, a collar worn by the pet. With this type of connection, should one connector fail for any reason, the other connector may prevent the loss of the animal.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are provided for identifying estrus or onset of estrus in a female animal.

Abstract: A child's safety tether with an attachment pouch provides for quick release of the stored child safety tether in situations where the child care provider must temporarily relinquish contact with the child's hand while using both adult hands to negotiate a commercial transaction. The pouch has a top openable compartment for storing a cell phone or other personal electronic device, with other necessary documents such as credit cards and drivers license cards providing an adult's photographic identification and/or signature replica. The pouch also has a lower openable compartment for storing the child safety tether, which is released downward upon opening a quick release fastener for the downward oriented lower compartment for the tether.

Abstract: The poultry migration fence system includes at least one fence panel rigidly attached to at least one side of a U-shaped open archway. At least one selectively pivotal support rail is mounted to the bottom of the fence panel. The archway allows the fence system to be easily installed by sliding the open end of the archway over a suspended feed/water pipe. The pivotal support rail can be pivoted to a support position where the support rail extends orthogonal to the fence panel in order to provide a stable base for maintaining the upright position of the fence panel, and to a storage position parallel to the extension of the fence panel. A swiveling gate is pivotally attached to one of the legs of the archway so that the gap at the open end can be selectively closed, thereby preventing poultry from crossing towards the other side of the fence panel. Both solid and wire fence panels are provided.

Abstract: A colony basket and method of using the same for handling poultry from DOC through the growing process and on to a production facility comprising a harvesting system, a loading system, a transport system, an unloading and storing system, hanging system and cleaning system. The system and method performs the steps of harvesting and colonizing live poultry into a singly stackable and transportable colony basket, stacking and loading the trays on a transport, unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent processing.

Abstract: The invention consists of a method which comprises a plurality of steps for determining difference in distance from a reference point to at least two sensor modules 10, 20 that are located under water. The sensor modules 10, 20 comprise means for sending and receiving acoustic signals to each other and to a hydrophone 30 at the reference point. Connected to the hydrophone 30 is a calculating unit 40 that utilizes arrival time of the received signals from the sensor modules to determine difference in distance from the sensor modules (10, 20) to the reference point.

Abstract: A fishing reel can include a reel frame and a spool shaft extending through the reel frame and rotatably supported about the reel frame. A crankable handle can be mechanically coupled to the spool shaft such that a rotation of the handle causes a rotation of the spool shaft. A non-rotating pivotable bail can be coupled to the reel frame. A spool can be mechanically coupled to the spool shaft and configured to rotate with the rotation of the spool shaft relative to the bail.

Abstract: A handle system for use with a fishing rod. In one embodiment the system is attachable to a rod having a reel seat and operable in conjunction with a reel having a rotatable spool about which fishing line is wound. An attachment section attaches the reel to the handle system and attaches the handle system to the fishing rod. A handle section includes a handle about which a first hand can be placed to hold the rod while catching a fish. The handle extends in a direction away from the attachment section. A leveling system provides back and forth movement of fishing line along the reel spool when the reel is attached to the handle system and the fishing line is being wound on to the spool.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drive system for a mobile blower or a mobile sprayer. The drive system includes at least one flexible cable drive which connects a fan unit of the mobile blower or the mobile sprayer to a rotary power source to drive the fan. The present invention also provides mobile blowers and mobile sprayers including the drive system.

Abstract: A rodent trap is provided having an entrapment pad formed of a nonwoven material substrate and a quantity of pressure sensitive adhesive of a rodent arresting quantity applied directly or indirectly through the substrate. The quantity of rodent arresting adhesive is sufficient to restrain movement of a rodent that becomes trapped in the entrapment pad.

Abstract: A method of selectively eradicating plants includes generating images of multiple plants arranged in a bed using a camera mounted to a mobile chassis moving along the bed, determining respective locations of the multiple plants from the generated images, selecting from among the multiple plants one or more target plants to be eradicated, and eradicating the one or more target plants by accelerating a blade of a rotary cutter to strike the one or more target plants as the mobile chassis moves along the bed, and to decelerate the blade to avoid eradicating unselected plants as the mobile chassis moves along the bed, wherein the rotary cutter is carried by the mobile chassis and rotatable about an axis extending in the direction along which the mobile chassis is moved.

Abstract: A method for humane capture, maintenance, and release of wildlife includes capturing, by a wildlife capture unit, a wild animal in a wildlife containment unit. The method includes transmitting, by the wildlife capture unit, to a remote communications device, a notification of the capture of the wild animal. The method includes modifying, by the wildlife capture unit, an environmental condition of a wildlife containment unit to sustain the wild animal.

Abstract: A caged rodent trap assembly catches a rodent by placing bait within a cage to make it harder for the rodent to escape. The assembly includes a platform. A jaw is pivotally coupled to the platform and pivotable between an open position and a closed position. A biasing member is coupled to the jaw and configured to bias the jaw toward a front edge of the platform such that the jaw is forced downwardly against an animal to be caught. A hold-down bar is mechanically coupled to the jaw and configured to retain the jaw in the open position. A trigger plate is positioned above the top surface and configured for receiving bait thereon. The jaw is pivoted onto the animal when pressure is applied to the trigger plate. A cage is coupled to the trigger plate and configured to inhibit the animal's access to the bait.

Abstract: Methods, systems and compositions are disclosed wherein normal, non-transformed, healthy biological cells are protected from oxidative stress, radiation therapy and chemotherapy while diseased, transformed cells, such as, cancer cells, are provided no protection by the biocompatible, polymer coated nanoceria composition of the present invention. The polymer-coated nanoceria preparation herein exhibits no toxicity to normal cells and exhibits pH-dependent antioxidant properties at neutral or physiological pH values, between approximately 6.5 to approximately 11.0 and is inactive as an antioxidant at acidic pH values between approximately 2.0 to approximately 6.4. Improved therapeutic agents and cytoprotecting devices are based on the newly discovered, pH dependent properties of polymer-coated nanoceria that provide selective cytoprotection.

Abstract: An organ support apparatus includes: an enclosure having a floor, opposed side walls, opposed end walls, and a lid; a first support pad disposed on the floor of the enclosure, the first support pad comprising a plurality of inflatable and flexible chambers; and an inflation apparatus coupled to the chambers and operable to individually inflate or deflate each chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit configured to perfuse the organ or tissue; at least one shock and/or tilt detector such as an accelerometer; and a controller. The controller may be configured to control perfusion based upon a signal received from the accelerometer, which may include stopping and/or starting the perfusion based upon the signal. The controller may also or alternatively sense and/or record shocks experienced by the apparatus.

Abstract: Polymers derived directly from acrolein monomer that are substantially soluble in water and/or aqueous media, together with methods for preparing same and compositions containing such for use as an anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and/or anti-coagulant.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel biocidal active substance mixtures containing o-phenylphenol and amines, methods for the production thereof, the use thereof for protecting technical materials and products from being infested and destroyed by microorganisms, and microbicidal agents based on said novel mixtures.