Abstract: A ground engaging agricultural tillage blade having a central opening adapted to be attached to an implement for rotation about a substantially horizontal axis of rotation; the blade having an outer periphery; and reinforcing flutes disposed in the plate from a location substantially at the outer periphery to a location adjacent the central opening. The blade can be used with a hub disposed around the central opening, a hub that covers at least a portion of the flutes or a spacer on a shaft extending through the central openings of adjacent blades, the spacers extending radially outwardly by a distance sufficient to place a portion of the spacer in abutment with at least a portion of the flutes.

Abstract: An agricultural implement having a rolling basket is disclosed. A stationary blade is disposed inside an inner chamber of the rolling basket and attached at ends of the rolling basket near the bearings that are connected to the rolling basket. The rolling basket rotates around its major axis via the bearings, while the blade is held stationary. The stationary blade has sleeves at the ends, and each of the sleeves is connected to a post of a support arm and locked into the posts via a pin.

Abstract: A metering system for a row unit for individual dispensing of grains comprises metering devices having a chamber for carrying grains, whereby a defined pressure level in the chamber is higher than ambient pressure. At least two metering elements establish a border to the chamber, whereby the metering elements are arranged within the housing so that they can be turned and the metering elements consist of cut-outs arranged along a curved path for picking up grains. At least one grain dispensing area is intended, which is defined by the chamber and the metering elements. The grain dispensing area includes a seed inlet element for transporting separated grains to a seed metering pipe to dispense the separated grains into a furrow, whereby a pressure application device is arranged at the seed inlet element or the seed metering pipe, to produce an air stream for the acceleration of the grains.

Abstract: A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the metering disc without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means.

Abstract: A direct drive seed metering device for sowing machines comprising a rotatable vacuum chamber operated by vacuum and driven by a coaxial electric motor, the rotatable vacuum chamber comprising a seed metering disc for capturing seeds from a reservoir and laying them in a controlled manner in a furrow in the soil, where in the coaxial electrical motor couples directly and coaxially to the rotatable vacuum chamber without the need for intermediate transmission elements, redactors, gears or timing belts, and where said coaxial electrical motor is a toroidal electric motor with a hollow rotor shaft, which fluidly connects said seed capturing means with a vacuum generating means.

Abstract: A digging assembly for a plough. The digging assembly has a digging blade assembly that is moved through the soil to form a slot, and a closing tool assembly that forms a seed bed by partly closing the slot formed by the digging blade assembly. Following the closing tool assembly is a seed boot that delivers seed to the seed bed formed by the closing tool assembly.

Abstract: A fluid mixing and delivery system, e.g., for use in chemical injection of irrigation systems or wash-down stations, has a main fluid conduit with an inlet and an outlet, a bypass conduit with an inlet and an outlet, a venturi, a chemical storage tank, and a static mixer. The bypass conduit inlet connects to the main fluid conduit downstream of the main fluid conduit inlet and the bypass section outlet connects to the main fluid conduit upstream of the main fluid conduit outlet. The venturi is located in-line with the bypass conduit between the bypass conduit inlet and the bypass conduit outlet. The chemical storage tank is fluidly connected to an individual supply line, which fluidly connects to the venturi. The static mixer is located in-line with the main fluid conduit between the bypass conduit outlet and the main fluid conduit outlet.

Abstract: A blade rotor includes a mowing disc, at least one mowing blade, at least one bearing pin mounted on the mowing disc for the pivoting support of the mowing blade, a spring plate arranged on a bottom side of the mowing disc for holding the mowing blade on the bearing pin, and at least one scraper for removing residue stuck on the cutter bar, wherein the scraper is arranged between the spring plate and the bottom side of the mowing disc and is mounted detachably on the mowing disc between the bearing pin and an axis of rotation of the mowing disc.

Abstract: A method of mowing with an autonomous robot lawnmower includes traversing a mowable area with the autonomous robot lawnmower carrying a cutter and a vegetation characteristic sensor. The vegetation characteristic sensor is configured to generate sensor data in response to detecting a vegetation characteristic of the mowable area. The vegetation characteristic is selected from the group consisting of a moisture content, a grass height, and a color. The method includes storing position-referenced data representing the vegetation characteristic detected across the mowable area. The position-referenced data is based at least in part on the sensor data and position data. The method includes sending data to a remote device to cause the remote device to display a map including information based on the position-referenced data.

Abstract: An improved automatic height adjustment system for use with a header of an agricultural harvester is provided. The system includes apparatus and methods utilizing detection of a light beam at or near the skid plate of a header to adjust the height of the header relative to the ground surface. The apparatus includes an emitter for emitting a beam of light to a receiver. An apertured sensor guide is positioned between the emitter and the receiver. The sensor guide is in communication with a controller. If the body of the sensor guide is detected as blocking passage of light to the receiver then the controller operates an extensible actuator to raise or lower the header relative to the ground surface. The system provides rapid header height adjustment in response to detected changes in elevation of the skid plate as the harvester traverses a crop field.

Abstract: A cutter bar has a cutter body with a substantially rectangular cross section formed by an upper face, two side faces and a lower face. The upper face together with at least one side face defines a cutting edge, which is formed by one or more hard metal profile strips fastened in a groove in the cutter body. The wall of the groove which adjoins the upper face of the cutter body encloses with the upper face of the cutter body an angle less than 90°, preferably 89 to 15°, particularly preferably 80 to 40°. The wall of the groove which adjoins the lateral face of the cutter body encloses with the lateral face of the cutter body an angle less than 90°, preferably 89 to 15°, particularly preferably 80 to 40°. The hard metal profile strip or hard metal profile strips is or are positively inserted in the groove.

Abstract: A quick attach rotary mower blade system includes a blade holder secured to a mower spindle with a shoulder bolt, a pair of upwardly extending protrusions on the blade holder, and a spring biased plunger extending downwardly from the blade holder. A rotary mower blade has a center hole that slides over the shoulder bolt, compresses the spring biased plunger, and rotates over the protrusions to an engaged position.

Abstract: A mower deck gauge wheel support includes a one-piece sheet metal bracket mounted to a mower deck, having a sleeve mounted thereto outside a skirt of the mower deck, a wheel shaft inserted through the sleeve, and a J-pin having a first end that engages the wheel shaft at a desired cutting height, and a second end that is engaged by and retained by a coil spring within the bracket.

Abstract: A self-propelled mower includes a mover main body; a battery, an electric generator, or an engine; a protruding wing that protrudes sideward, the protruding wing being retractable and an extension length of the protruding wing being variable; mowing units protruding from a front face of the mover main body and a front face of the protruding wing, each including a movable blade that reciprocates or rotates to cut grasses driven by an electric motor or the engine, the electric motor being powered by battery or the electric generator. The mover main body moves on a slope face while being towed, via a traction rope, by a straddle-type mover body that moves straddling on a guard rail installed on top of a slope of a bank; or moves on the ground or in the air while being suspended by a suspension rope hung from a spanning cable spanning in the air.

Abstract: A support arrangement for an agricultural harvesting head comprises a feederhouse (102) supported on an agricultural harvester (104); a first hydraulic cylinder (108) and a second hydraulic cylinder (110) disposed to raise and lower the feederhouse on the agricultural combine when the cylinders are extended and retracted, respectively; a first coil spring (112) and a second coil spring (114) disposed about the first hydraulic cylinder (108) and the second hydraulic cylinder (110), respectively, to support the feederhouse (102) on the agricultural harvester (104); a member (116) extending between the first coil spring and the second coil spring and abutting a rear end of the first coil spring and the second coil spring; and a third hydraulic cylinder (118) abutting the member (116) and disposed to move the member along the first hydraulic cylinder (108) and the second hydraulic cylinder (110) when the third hydraulic cylinder (118) is extended.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a sieve assembly. The sieve assembly includes right and left frames interconnected by a cross member. The cross member has end castings securable to the right and left frame members. An elongated U-shaped sheet metal member extends between the castings. An elongated slot at each of the U-shaped sheet metal member terminates in a circular hole. The slot and circular hole accommodate variations in forming tolerances for the U-shaped sheet member and dissipate stresses.

Abstract: A cleaning system for an agricultural combine harvester includes a sieve having a periphery and an interference member located at the periphery. A chaffer frame carries the sieve, and includes a clamp with a pair of spring fingers positioned on either side of the interference member, thereby retaining the sieve within the chaffer frame.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a sieve. The sieve is driven in fore and aft oscillation while permitting side to side movement by a pair of cast members interconnected each having three mounting points. Two of the mounting points of the members are interconnected by flexible rubber bushings and the third mounting point of one of the members receives fore and aft oscillating movement and the third mounting point on the second of the members pivotally interconnects to the sieve to drive it into fore and aft oscillation while permitting side to side movement.

Abstract: An agricultural harvester includes a grain processing section having a sieve assembly. The sieve assembly is connected to mechanism for producing a side to side oscillation by a single cast structural link having an input through slotted openings to the drive mechanism to accommodate misalignment. The link has vertical and horizontal flanges connected to a main body for interconnection between the right and left frames and structural supports interconnecting the right and left frames. The main body of the link extends through a slot in a rubber wall to accommodate the movement and seal against loss of grain.

Abstract: A sieve arrangement for an agricultural combine harvester includes a sieve frame for carrying a sieve, a side shaker arm, and a plurality of elongate structural members. The sieve frame includes a first side frame member and a second side frame member. The side shaker arm is connected with the first side frame member. Each structural member has a first end connected to the side shaker arm, and a second end connected with the second side frame member.

Abstract: A scraper strip for a scraper device including at least one rotatable adjusting means for linearly displacing the scraper strip with respect to a scraper strip support of a scraper device, wherein the scraper strip has at least one guide groove extending substantially in the displacement direction of the scraper strip, the guide groove can accommodate a stationary guide means such that the scraper strip can be displaced with respect to the guide means.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed toward an agricultural baler including a sealing assembly positioned adjacent to a baling chamber. The sealing assembly is configured to receive a strap and to seal the strap into a loop around compressible material within the baling chamber to form a strapped bale. The agricultural baler also includes a strap gripper positioned adjacent to the sealing assembly. In some embodiments, the strap gripper includes a pivot plate, a guide wheel rotatably coupled to the pivot plate, and a drive wheel. The pivot plate is biased to rotate about an axis in a first direction to urge the guide wheel toward the drive wheel, and the drive wheel and the guide wheel are configured to receive the strap after the strap is looped around the compressible material, to block movement of the strap away from the sealing assembly, and to drive the strap toward the sealing assembly.

Abstract: A cross flow aeration system for aerating particulate materials disposed in a storage bin. The aeration system comprises a plurality of elongated hollow aerators. Each aerator is disposed inside the storage bin in proximity to an inside wall thereof having a substantially vertical orientation and has at least an opening for transmitting air from inside the aerator to the particulate materials. At least a blowing mechanism is in fluid communication with the plurality of aerators for providing the air thereto. At least an aerator air flow control mechanism may be disposed in each of the plurality of aerators for controlling flow of the air between a bottom section and a top section thereof. An elongated perforated venting tube is disposed approximately centrally within the storage bin. The venting tube extends generally upwardly to the bin roof for transmitting the air from the particulate materials to the bin roof and venting the same therefrom to a location external the storage bin.

Abstract: A portable blower is suitable for blowing leaves and debris. The blower includes a housing defining a handle, a battery compartment, and a motor housing. A DC motor with an output shaft is disposed in the motor housing, and a fan blade is connected to the output shaft.

Abstract: A hedgetrimmer having a blade assembly that converts between a straight blade configuration and a curved blade configuration. The blade assembly includes a support bar for securing a pair of cutting blades. The support bar is made up of a plurality of rotatable support links allowing the support bar to curve. A switch assembly includes a rigid wire fixedly secured to the support bar. The rigid wire extends and retracts, moving the support bar between its straight and curved configuration.

Abstract: A wreath assembly apparatus for securing wreath materials to a wreath ring frame having a plurality of clips includes a base, a pair of jaws operably coupled to each other and the base, and a pair of gears, including a drive gear and an idler gear. The jaws and gears are operably connected such that rotation of lower ends of the jaws causes upper ends of the jaws to move toward each other to bend a clip. The lower ends of each jaw in the pair of jaws lie in a first plane, and the upper end of one of the jaws in the pair of jaws lies outside the first plane.

Abstract: A growing medium for a plant production apparatus utilized in greenhouse crop production is provided. The growing medium comprises a fibrous, non-woven matrix media material wherein the media material is constructed from a plastic material.

Abstract: Provided is a kit facilitating the low stress training horticultural technique comprising an elastic band upon which are strung arms of synthetic cord. The elastic band fits around horticultural containers and the arms form loops when pulled through the cord lock. The looped arms may be fitted around the branches of a plant, then tightened and locked to train plant branches down into a horizontal position, causing side growth sites on the plant to develop into a uniform canopy of primary budding sites, thus increasing the quantity and quality of yield while maintaining ease of manipulation of both the growth of individual plants and the spacing of horticultural areas.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a lighting device, e.g. for greenhouse lighting, including a substrate with an array of electrically-powered light radiation sources, e.g. power LEDs. The sources of array are arranged in a first set and in a second set to emit a blue radiation and a red radiation, respectively.

Abstract: A timber-working device having a first pivoting drive arm and a second pivoting drive arm, and a timing link for connecting them. The timing link includes an elongate member having a first end and a second end. A first aperture is at the first end and a second aperture at the second end. At least one of the first aperture and the second aperture is elongate along the length of the member.

Abstract: A drip irrigation emitter may be provided with a coupler for bonding to an inner surface of a conduit. The emitter may include for example a button flow restrictor. The coupler may optionally provide an outlet zone on the conduit surface that is large enough for automated perforation. Bonding the emitter to the surface of the conduit may have a minimal effect on the dimensions and/or properties of the conduit. A button drip irrigation emitter may optionally include a two part labyrinth. The labyrinth may for example be confined between a cylindrical surface and a cover and/or wind between intermeshing baffles on the cover and/or the surface.

Abstract: An irrigation system continuously monitors status of lawns or plants under its care and directs water to where it is needed when it is needed to maintain lawn or plant health. The system can significantly reduce water usage, unnecessary seepage, and runoff. A irrigation robot refills a water tank from a refill station and then deliver the water where it is needed. An image sensor can continually take and analyze images of the lawns or plants to determine watering needs. The image sensor can also monitor the irrigation robot. The robot may also include a steerable water nozzle to deliver water to harder to reach locations.

Abstract: An irrigation mitigation runoff system that includes an irrigation system having at least one water outlet and a sensor that detects flow of water through a boundary. A controller is operatively coupled to the irrigation system and the sensor. Responsive to the sensor detecting flow of water through the boundary above a pre-defined threshold, the controller signals the irrigation system to pause irrigation.

Abstract: A method for determining watering times includes determining a dynamic watering schedule to replenish water in a root zone for an irrigation zone. The method includes controlling an irrigation system to water the irrigation zone based on the dynamic watering schedule. The method includes, in response to irrigation of the irrigation zone according to the dynamic watering schedule, receiving user input indicating a preference to increase or decrease wetness for the irrigation zone. The method includes, in response to the user input, modifying the dynamic watering schedule based on the user input to increase or decrease wet. The method further includes controlling the irrigation system to water the irrigation zone based on the dynamic watering scheduled as modified.

Abstract: An agricultural water retention system including a subsurface water retention barrier positioned in soil below a root zone of one or more plants; wherein the subsurface water retention barrier consists of a plurality of hydrophobic beads layered in a loosely packed manner; and wherein the subsurface water retention barrier is air permeable. Optionally, there is also included a surface evaporation barrier positioned proximate a surface of the soil, such that the surface evaporation barrier includes at least one layer of hydrophobic beads.

Abstract: A Method and System for Automated Data Analysis. The system and method provides advanced and accurate soil moisture information along the depth of soil moisture probes. The system and method provides the farmer with up to date root depth data that is derived from being able to recognize that there is water being consumed at a particular depth. Once root depth is derived, the system is able to determine the fill point for the soil and crop. Refill point is also be able to be provided by the systems advanced detector sensitivity and analytical capability.

Abstract: A system (100) for producing a plant (35), the system having an indoor environment, a plurality of plant holders (1) for growing and transporting a plant therein, a controller (105) for at least controlling temperature and humidity in the indoor environment. The plant holder has a semi-permeable foil (20) defining a non-planar boundary of an interior space and an exterior space, a reservoir (2), having an amount of liquid for feeding the plant. The reservoir (2) and the semi-permeable foil (20) are arranged to allow the plant to grow in the interior space. The semi-permeable foil (20) has permeation of water vapor.

Abstract: A self-watering system includes a watering member, a pot support member, and a water container member. The watering member includes a support tube member and a water transfer member. The supporting member includes a head portion, a body portion, and a bottom portion. The head portion has a conical shape. The body portion has a hollow cylindrical shape, and includes a body groove formed in a longitudinal direction and at least one air hole formed in the body groove. The water transfer member serves to absorb water and transfer the water to soil and a root of a plant in a pot. The pot support member serves to support the pot, and includes a fixing hole. The water container member stores water to be absorbed by the water transfer member. The watering member is fixed to the pot support member such that the bottom portion is inserted into the fixing hole of the pot support member.

Abstract: Hydroponic grow containers and methods for growing plants in a hydroponic grow container are disclosed. The hydroponic grow containers may include a bottom wall having a perimeter, and at least one sidewall attached to, or formed with, the perimeter of the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the at least one sidewall may define an open-topped container having an interior. The hydroponic grow containers may additionally include an upper surface within the interior and attached to, or formed with, at least one of the bottom wall or at least one sidewall, and a lower surface within the interior and adjacent to the upper surface. The hydroponic grow containers may further include a plurality of ribs connected to, or formed with, the upper surface and configured to support a root mass of one or more plants. The upper surface may be configured to facilitate liquid flow towards the lower surface.

Abstract: A system of growing plants having a coco pod having at least one layer of coconut coir fiber and at least a hole for receiving a plant's roots, a nutrient solution, and a container for holding the coco pod and the nutrient solution, such that the coco pod is at least partially immersed in the nutrient solution and the plant's roots are continuously exposed to the nutrient solution and substantially protected from sunlight.

Abstract: The present invention concerns Capsicum annuum plants producing pepper fruits, exhibiting new physicochemical characteristics of the pepper fruit in relation with chlorophyll A & B, lutein as well as violaxanthin. The pepper fruits of the plants according to the present invention also exhibit a characteristic extreme dark green color at immature stage which color is linked to the content in pigment of the said fruit. The present invention also relates to QTL alleles directing the expression of the pigment content of those pepper fruits as well as molecular markers associated with these QTL alleles.

Abstract: A novel garden bean cultivars, designated HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean cultivars HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108, to the plants of garden bean line HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108 and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the cultivars HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108 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 cultivars H22 HMX4101, HMX4127, HMX4129, HMX5106, HMX5107 and/or HMX5108.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 4319662471 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 4319662471, the plants of soybean 4319662471, to plant parts of soybean 4319662471, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 4319662471 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 4319662471, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 4319662471, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 4319662471 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A clover cultivar, designated clover variety GO-BAL-10, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of clover variety GO-BAL-10, to the plants of clover variety GO-BAL-10 and to methods for producing a clover plant by crossing the clover variety GO-BAL-10 with itself or another clover cultivar. This invention also relates to clover cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from clover variety GO-BAL-10, to methods for producing other clover cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from clover variety GO-BAL-10 and to the clover plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid clover seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing clover variety GO-BAL-10 with another clover cultivar.

Abstract: A robotic attacher includes a main arm that is suspended vertically from a rail, and a supplemental arm that is coupled to and extends horizontally from the main arm along a longitudinal axis. The supplemental arm includes a pivot assembly that pivots a gripping portion around a vertical axis that is substantially parallel to the main arm of the robotic attacher, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the supplemental arm, and between at least a maximum-left position, a maximum-right position, and a centered position. The pivot assembly includes a first actuator that extends and retracts a first cable coupled to a left side of the gripping portion in order to pivot the gripping portion. The pivot assembly further includes a second actuator that extends and retracts a second cable coupled to a right side of the gripping portion in order to pivot the gripping portion.

Abstract: The embodiments of the invention include an ergonomic, hands-free apparatus for carrying service animals, emotional support animals, other animals, groceries and/or other objects. The apparatus includes a pouch configured to accommodate the animal, the pouch being designed to fit securely against a user's body, while still allowing ample room for the animal to be comfortably carried for long periods of time; a wide, flat strap extending from the pouch, the strap configured to be positioned over one of the user's shoulders in a cross-body fashion; a custom, self-contained buckle system that adjusts in length to fit different body types without any dangling straps; a beverage holder, a smart-phone/ID card holder; and a plurality of storage pockets positioned on an outer surface of the pouch, the plurality of storage pockets configured to accommodate personal items and animal supplies.

Abstract: A support for a vertical panel, wherein the support comprises an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter edge. The upper surface has at least two slots into each of which is inserted n lower edge of the vertical panel, thereby maintaining the vertical panel in on upright position. Multiple supports are used in combination with multiple vertical panels to assemble a geometric structure that is placed upon a substantially flat surface, and is typically utilized as an animal enclosure, which h particularly effective as a dog enclosure.

Abstract: A collapsible, mountable pet crate. A collapsible crate mountable to a wall such that the crate may be assembled for pet usage while mounted to the wall and collapsed into a compact package while mounted to the wall and not being used. A mounting bracket affixed to the wall receives a mounting rod (or mounting pins) integral with, or connected to, the crate to facilitate operation of the crate. The mounting bracket includes a first position for receipt of the mounting rod corresponding to the assembled or opened crate and a second position for receipt of the mounting rod corresponding to the collapsed or stowed crate. In another version, a pair of latches rotatably joined to a back wall for (i) joining said the wall to the bottom tray in a collapsed configuration and (ii) securing the foldable cage to the back wall in an assembled configuration.

Abstract: A cat bed having a bed portion secured between to brackets. The bed portion having grommets to fit over pegs of a bracket bottom, and a bracket top rests upon the bracket bottom to secure the bed portion between the brackets.

Abstract: Devices are provided that can be positioned on a user's lap and, when so positioned, provide a stable, comfortable surface to support a pet. The devices include a resilient body configured to be positioned around the user's thighs and having a central supporting surface.