Abstract: A controlled lean system for a tree feller-buncher includes a sensor configured to measure an orientation of a boom coupled to the tree feller-buncher, and a felling head operably connected to the boom. A controller is operable to detect a cut tree carried by the felling head and to estimate a quantity of tree lean needed to reduce torsional load during rotation of the boom while carrying the cut tree based at least in part on the measured orientation of the boom.

Abstract: A fluid delivery assembly is operably coupled with a reciprocating saw having a saw blade to deliver a treatment fluid to a cut portion of vegetation as the vegetation is cut. A syringe contains the treatment fluid and a fluid delivery tube has a reservoir end in fluid communication with the syringe and a delivery end adjacent the cut portion of the vegetation. A carrier is contains a portion of the fluid delivery assembly and a harness attached to the carrier has at least one strap for an operator to carry the carrier during operation of the reciprocating saw. A stepper motor is operably coupled to a PCB for storing operating parameters and for executing the operating parameters to induce advancing movement of a plunger relative to the syringe. The operating parameters are provided to the PCB by an external computing device and the PCB and stepper motor receive electrical power through an electrical power and logic cable from a power supply of the reciprocating saw.

Abstract: An apparatus includes container having an open top, a lower end portion with a drain opening, and an interior growing space vertically between the open top and the lower end portion. A lid is received over the open top of the container. A plant retainer is supported on the lid, and retains a plant in a growing position in which the stem reaches vertically through the retainer and the roots reach downward from the stem. A plant feeder device is located beneath the retainer to emit water beside the plant. A root trellis reaches across the interior growing space beneath the feeder device. The root trellis has an inner portion aligned vertically with the retainer, an outer portion surrounding the inner portion, and a cross-sectional profile inclined vertically from the inner portion to the outer portion.

Abstract: A water level indicator having an upper housing, with a cavity, having a plurality of indicator flag caps disposed within the cavity, and a plurality of pushrods, wherein each indicator flag cap is connect to one of the plurality of pushrods, and each of the pushrods may have a different length. A plurality of floats, each having a locking hole, which receive and secures one of the plurality of pushrods. A first floats of the plurality of floats has a locking tab that secures the second end of a first pushrod, and the float having at least one through hole which allows a second pushrod of the plurality of pushrods to pass through the first float cage and the first float.

Abstract: An irrigation system that includes a carriage may move along a predetermined path in a reciprocal manner. The carriage supports one or more exit ports that are fed plant growth material by a pressurized delivery arrangement. One or more plant stands are configured and arranged to straddle the carriage as it moves along the predetermined path. The one or more plant stands form a chamber into which plant roots may extend, and into which the one or more exit ports are able to discharge their plant growth material. The one or more plant stands may include side panels and a cap to reduce infiltration of light and contaminants, and to enhance the plant root-plant growth material interface and absorption rates. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may include friction reducing elements that facilitate transverse movement. The carriage and/or the plant stand(s) may be supported by a modular framework.

Abstract: The jag E-45 grow system is unique to the field of growing in that it contains no grow mediums, everything is self contained, and energy and water efficient. No tools are required to set up the machine making it incredibly easy to use even for beginners.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing three-line hybrid wheat parent foundation seeds, including: determining whether sterile-line head progeny rows satisfy 100% sterile degree index of a sterile line or not by bagged selfing of the sterile-line head progeny rows, separately harvesting the bagged outcrossed heads satisfying the index to achieve cyclic breeding of sterile-line spike lines, and mixedly harvesting the sterile-line head progeny rows satisfying the index for sterile-line foundation seed plots; conducting test crossing on the separately harvested bagged outcrossed head seeds and the restorer-line head progeny rows, correspondingly numbering the restorer-line head progeny rows and bagged test-crossed heads, and separately harvesting bagged test-crossed seeds; conducting yield comparison on the separately harvested bagged test-crossed seeds, taking a part of preserved restorer-line head progeny row seeds meeting the requirement for cyclic breeding of restorer-line spike lines, and then planting the res

Abstract: The disclosure relates to improving plant breeding methods by controlling for microbial diversity present in the plant breeding process.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of cucumber, NUN 53025 CUP.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV075088. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV075088, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV075088 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV075088 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV075088.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV086859. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV086859, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV086859 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV086859 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV086859.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV091001. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV091001, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV091001 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV091001 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV091001.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV093813. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV093813, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV093813 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV093813 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV093813.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058666. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058666. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058666 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058666 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051956. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051956. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051956 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051956 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051946. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051946. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051946 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051946 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051571. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051571. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051571 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051571 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052008. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052008. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052008 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052008 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052030. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052030. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052030 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052030 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052029. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052029. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052029 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052029 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W040637U2, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W040637U2, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W040637U2 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W040637U2 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W040637U2. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W040637U2 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV079395. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV079395, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV079395 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV079395 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV079395.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated Oracle, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar Oracle and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Oracle with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Oracle, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Oracle and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar Oracle with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated Meridian, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar Meridian and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Meridian with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Meridian, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Meridian and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar Meridian with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: An arm device for a milking parlor arrangement for the automatic milking of milk-producing animals comprises an arm and a holder, which is coupled to the arm in a pivotable manner and has a milking cluster, wherein the arm is connected to an arm-drive shaft and is mounted such that it can be rotated about an arm axis, wherein a holder-drive shaft is mounted in the arm-drive shaft such that it can be rotated independently of the arm-drive shaft, wherein the arm-drive shaft and the holder-drive shaft are designed such that they can be coupled to a drive unit, wherein the arm device has at least one transmission element in the form of a pulling means for transmitting rotary or pivoting movements. The at least one transmission element is fixed in each case to respective wheels, with which it interacts in order to transmit rotary or pivoting movements. The invention also relates to a divider for a milking parlor arrangement having said arm device, and to a milking-parlor arrangement.

Abstract: A rotary milking platform (1) includes a plurality of apparatus, each having a platform (11) which forms a segment of the rotary platform (1). The platforms (11) define respective animal accommodating locations (3) for animals to be milked. A communicating opening (20) in each platform (11) is closed by a pair of closure plates (25) which are pivotal upwardly into an open state for separating the hind legs of an animal. A carriage (14) which is slideably carried beneath the platform (11) of each apparatus (10) in the directions of the arrows A and B. A teat cup carrier (15) is pivotally mounted in the carriage (14) of each apparatus (10) and is pivotal from a first state with teat cups (16) in the carrier (15) in a protective state extending horizontally and a second state with the teat cups (16) in a ready state extending vertically upwardly and ready for manual placement onto the teats of an animal.

Abstract: Sensor system with a sensor device having a through-flow cell for liquid, a detector device for measuring a property of the liquid in the through-flow cell and for generating an associated detector signal, a sensor control for analyzing the detector signal, wherein the sensor control detects a liquid transition between two different liquids in the through-flow cell when a change (per unit time) in the detector signal is greater than a threshold value. In the case of such a liquid transition detection, the sensor control generates an alarm signal. Liquid transition detection is carried out by optical, temperature and/or conductivity sensors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for directed animal traffic, comprising at least three sectors, a loop path, which is connected to the sectors, and, for each sector, a segment of the loop path that forms a transition region from the sector into the loop path, wherein the segment comprises a swinging gate, which allows an animal to enter the loop path from a sector and allows only one walking direction of the animal in the loop path, and a selection unit arranged after the swinging gate as viewed in the walking direction of the animal, by means of which selection unit the animal is directed into the sector or can walk further on the loop path. No new matter is added.

Abstract: A transportable pet feeding assembly, for feeding animals, comprising a solid food-safe rigid tray, with raised rigid molded anti-spill containment border edging encircling the tray, whereby the assembly includes flexible re-sealable lids and enamel coated steel food-safe feeding bowls, where the bowls remain mechanically and magnetically secure when placed within rigid molded depressions, in the top surface of the tray, as the molded depressions are designed to fit the designated underside geometry of the designated feeding bowl.

Abstract: An animal garment comprises a front portion comprising a front body member, and a pair of front leg segments extending from the front body member; and a rear portion comprising a second body member, and a pair of rear leg segments extending from the rear body member. Each of the leg segments has a boot affixed to an end thereof. The front portion and the rear portion are removably connectable to each other by one or more fasteners.

Abstract: A mobile telephone adapts to use as a gundog training tool by interfacing with a dog collar using a wireless communication device, such as a WWAN text or IP interface, a WLAN interface or a radio transceiver that couples to the mobile telephone and is accessible to a training application running on the mobile telephone. The dog collar includes a GPS receiver to provide position information to the mobile telephone and a shock device to provide training stimulus to the dog. A wireless headset interfaces with the mobile telephone to provide audible indications of position to an end user, such as a dog point and tone indicators of directions to the dog. A wireless handset interfaces with the mobile telephone to accept inputs for application to the collar, such as training stimulus.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a scented pet toy infused with the primary chemical compounds found in the anal glands of dogs.

Abstract: A tug toy that includes at least two gripping members and a central portion, wherein the at least two gripping members are attached to the central portion, and wherein the central portion further includes a noise maker.

Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones to improve the real-time monitoring, measuring and analysis of the health of livestock, in particular, the core body temperatures thereof.

Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.

Abstract: A method for feeding larval fish in an artificial habitat having a water level, includes the step of providing in the habitat a plurality of light sources at a plurality of three dimensional locations in the habitat and below the water level. Inanimate food particles are placed into the water. The plurality of lights are pulsed at the plurality of three dimensional locations intermittently to illuminate the food particles from a variety of different angles within the habitat. A system for feeding fish, a habitat for fish, and a larval fish food are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is long-term cultures of avian PGCs and techniques to produce germline chimeric and transgenic birds derived from prolonged PGC cultures. In some embodiments, these PGCs can be transfected with genetic constructs to modify the DNA of the PGC, specifically to introduce a transgene encoding an exogenous protein. When combined with a host avian embryo by known procedures, those modified PGCs are transmitted through the germline to yield transgenic offspring. These germline chimeric birds do not have substantial contributions of PGC-derived phenotypes in somatic cells or tissues. This invention includes compositions comprising long-term cultures of PGCs that can be genetically modified by gene targeting, that can accept large amounts of foreign DNA and that contribute to the germline of recipient embryos.

Abstract: Genetically modified mice and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises humanization of an Fc?RI protein.

Abstract: A pultruded arrow shaft for bow fishing in which a carbon fiber is placed in a core and then surrounded by fiberglass composite and provides comparable stiffness benefits to the arrow shaft as to that provided by outer wrappings or spines of carbon fiber yet with improved resistance to damage from the outer protective fiberglass fibers.

Abstract: A clip-on attactor for fishing lures, hooks, fly's, etc. which can be easily connected or removed, but is resistant to loss from the action of a fish striking the lure, or the ensuing struggle. A V-grooved entry point,or notch opens to a connecting hole. The various shaped attractors can be quickly clipped on the front, middle, or rear split rings on standard lures and also (using the smaller V-groove and connection hole so it will not slip over the barb) clipped on the bend of the hook for uses such as bait hooks and flies.

Abstract: A concave, flat, or convex metal, plastic, or composite bodied lure with somewhat pointed and similar ends and a jig hook which extends through the center of the body and is connected in a channel that proceeds to the rear, causing the lure to suspend in a horizontal position and produce a variety of attractive movements when the rod is jigged vertically or otherwise manipulated.

Abstract: An attachment tube for a top guide has a central axis extending in a longitudinal direction, a first insertion opening provided at one end in the longitudinal direction, a rectangular second insertion opening provided at the opposite end in the longitudinal direction, and an inclined surface provided at the opposite end. A tip portion of a fishing rod is inserted to the first insertion opening. An insertion leg of a frame supporting a guide ring is inserted to the second insertion opening. A rectangle center of the second insertion opening is spaced upward apart from the central axis. The inclined surface adjoins the second insertion opening and is inclined at an acute angle with respect to the central axis.

Abstract: A device for assisting casting and retrieval of a fishing line to which is attached a terminal tackle. The device includes a guide ramp along which a carriage is slidable and a biasing element biasing the carriage towards the distal end of the guide ramp. A carriage pulling mechanism can be operated by a power drive to selectively pull the carriage away from the distal end of the guide ramp. A release mechanism can selectively disengage the carriage and carriage pulling mechanism from each other to allow the biasing element to propel the carriage along the ramp to cast the terminal tackle and fishing line.

Abstract: An electronic jigging device is used with a fishing rod, reel, line and lure, which device is user-programmable to provide a wide range of electronically-generated jigging functionality and to electronically detect the optimum moment to signal electronic release of the fishing rod so as to set a hook that is used within or near the lure. The device, system and method of the present invention allows for user-programmable specific jigging and hook-setting options.

Abstract: A quick release fishing sinker consists of a sealed packet formed from a material that dissolves in water, and weighted sinker material contained inside the sealed packet. The sealed packet may be composed of an elongated volume of dissolvable polymer film that has an unfilled portion formable into a tieable thread line for attachment by tying to fishing line, bait, or fishing tackle. The unfilled portion of the packet may occur between filled ends of the packet or primarily at one end of the packet opposite a filled end of the packet.

Abstract: A nonelectric aerated bait bucket includes an outer casing housing a bait compartment. The bait compartment is configured to hold water and live bait. The bait bucket also includes a bait retrieval door disposed on a top of the bait compartment, an air canister coupled to the outer casing configured to hold compressed air, and an air hose. In addition, the bait bucket includes a regulator coupled between the air canister and the air hose. The regulator is configured to provide a controlled release of compressed air from the air canister to the bait compartment via the air hose in an amount required to aerate the water for the live bait contained therein without using electrical power.

Abstract: A storage container commonly referred to a “tackle box,” that detachably secures an elongate fishing lure, such as a tube fly or the like, within a chamber of a case using a mandrel for detachably engaging the lure and a mandrel anchor for detachably engaging the mandrel. In a disclosed embodiment, the mandrel anchor is formed of foam with slits received therein for receiving one or more mandrels. A distal end of each mandrel may include a clip for snugly engaging the lure to further hold the lure in place in the container.

Abstract: An outrigger clamp to couple together two or more nestable tubes. The clamp can include a guide for retaining filament. The guide can rotate about an axis based on the forces applied to the outrigger to better align the filament and guides, and therefore align the forces applied to the outrigger and filament. The retainer can be, for example, one or more rollers that help prevent the filament from becoming creased or kinked during use.

Abstract: A smart fishing rod device that fits on the tip of any fishing rod. The line passes through the device, and the device senses tension on the line. A processor in the device is configured to interpret increases in tension as the presence of fish. The device can signal wirelessly to a smart device that there is a fish present. The device can also have one or more LEDs that flashes when a fish is present. The smart device can run an application (APP) that displays or signals the presence of a fish on one or more rods equipped with the device.

Abstract: In one aspect, a fishing gaff includes a shaft, at least a first grip circumscribing a grip end segment of the shaft, and a hook member engaged with a hook end segment of the shaft. The hook end segment of the shaft is opposite to and longitudinally spaced from the grip end segment of the shaft. The hook member includes a shank extending longitudinally along the hook end segment of the shaft, an engagement segment located proximally on the shank and extending transversely away from the shank into a transversely-oriented hole of the hook end segment of the shaft, and a piercing element configured to pierce fish that is located distally on the shank. The piercing element extends distally beyond a distal end of the shaft. The fishing gaff also includes a coupling member disposed circumferentially around the shank to hold the shank onto the shaft.