Patents Issued in June 21, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180168091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an angle adjustable connecting part for farm equipment and hand tools, which can easily detach a working part of farm equipment and a hand tool from a sack, and can be adjusted at various angles to allow many types of farm equipment to be interchangeably used. The present invention is configured such that: a connecting part is formed on the front end of a working part of farm equipment or a hand tool, a connecting part is also formed on the front end of a sack, and the working part and the sack can be coupled through the connecting parts; the connecting part has a fixing hole formed in the center thereof, and multiple angle adjusting holes are formed concentrically outward from the fixing hole; a fixing hole is formed at the center outward from the connecting part, and a fixing plate is provided having a fixing protrusion that is inserted into the angle adjusting hole formed outward thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Jun Rae JO
  • Publication number: 20180168092
    Abstract: An apparatus for combining planting implements enables an operator of a tractor to use both a conventional cultivating implement and a conventional broadcasting implement simultaneously. The apparatus is rigidly affixed to a conventional cultivating implement and comprises a support frame, a pair of brackets, and a connection bar. In combination, the support frame, pair of brackets, and connection bar provide a three-point connection whereby a conventional broadcasting implement may be attached thereto, thus enabling an operator of a tractor to use both a conventional cultivating implement and a conventional broadcasting implement simultaneously. In operation, at least a portion of the conventional cultivating implement is disposed behind the conventional broadcasting implement when the conventional broadcasting implement is attached to the support frame, thereby allowing simultaneous cultivation and broadcasting of constituents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Jeffrey Howard Cromwell
  • Publication number: 20180168093
    Abstract: A work vehicle includes a memory and circuitry. The memory is to store a travel route and work action information based on which the work vehicle is to execute at least one work action while the work vehicle travels based on the travel route. The circuitry is configured to calculate a position of the work vehicle based on positioning data transmitted from a satellite positioning module. The circuitry is configured to control the work vehicle to execute the at least one work action based on the work action information in accordance with the position of the work vehicle while the work vehicle travels based on the travel route stored in the memory. The circuitry is configured to generate screen data to chronologically display the at least one work action in a monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Kubota Corporation
    Inventor: Yushi MATSUZAKI
  • Publication number: 20180168094
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture, soil electrical conductivity and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil reflectivity sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. A thermopile for measuring temperature via infrared radiation is described herein. In one example, the thermopile is disposed in a body and senses infrared radiation through an infrared transparent window. Aspects of any of the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in or communicate with an agricultural intelligence computer system as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: THE CLIMATE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dale Koch, MICHAEL Strnad, Matthew Morgan, Brian McMahon
  • Publication number: 20180168095
    Abstract: A method and system for planting one of a plurality of seed types, hybrids and/or varieties is provided. A planter is provided with a plurality of row units. The row units include substantially static metering systems, which can include multiple seed meters at a particular row unit. The metering systems including more than one seed meters are configured such that the seed meters will plant a different seed types or varieties. The operation of one or more of the seed meters at a time will provide for the planting of a particular seed variety. When the invention provides for on-the-go changing of a seed being planted by changing the operation of one or more of the seed meters at each of the row units and provides for almost infinite variation among the row units for planting particular seed varieties or not planting at all.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: JON KINZENBAW, MERLAN J. ROLFFS, MATTHEW J. WILHELMI, DUSTAN HAHN, DERRICK BECKER
  • Publication number: 20180168096
    Abstract: A distribution device to distribute a product on a surface, such as agricultural land is provided that includes at least one distribution ramp element and a product distribution circuit. The distribution circuit includes an input port in fluid communication with a product source and a plurality of nozzles fluidly linked in series. The distribution nozzles are disposed along the distribution ramp element and linked to the input port. Each distribution nozzle presents a pressure value. A pressure controller configured to equalize the pressure values of each nozzle is proved to control the pressure of the product along the distribution ramp element. The pressure controller includes a first control member and a second control member, each of the first and second pressure control members being linked in series to the plurality of nozzles and to the input port. The nozzles are disposed between the first and second control members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: EXEL INDUSTRIES
    Inventor: Thibaut DUCAMPS
  • Publication number: 20180168097
    Abstract: A method of mowing an area with an autonomous mowing robot comprises storing, in non-transient memory of the robot, a set of geospatially referenced perimeter data corresponding to positions of the mowing robot as the mowing robot is guided about a perimeter of an area to be mowed, removing from the set of perimeter data one or more data points thereby creating a redacted data set and controlling the mowing robot to autonomously mow an area bounded by a boundary corresponding to the redacted data set, including altering direction of the mowing robot at or near a position corresponding to data in the redacted data set so as to redirect the robot back into the bounded area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Yamauchi, Andrew Beaullieu, Paul C. Balutis
  • Publication number: 20180168098
    Abstract: A trimmer head for use with either clockwise or counterclockwise trimmer heads, including the use of a bidirectionally dispensing spool. Various locations of passages straight through the trimmer head and spool are shown along with various locations of components of the ratcheting mechanism to allow for winding of the trimmer line on the trimmer head and for limiting the amount of line dispensed during “bumping” of the trimmer head knob on the ground. Additionally, an extended funnel into the passage can be provided to facilitate entrance of trimmer line into the funnel even when the line is not perfectly straight. Also, spokes can be used in place of the flanges of the spool to save material and cost, while still providing a guide and barrier between the line store areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: George E. Alliss
  • Publication number: 20180168099
    Abstract: A slat for use within a material moving system of an agricultural combine may include a connector web extending in a lengthwise direction of the slat between a first end and a second end and in a widthwise direction of the slat between a front side and a rear side of the slat. The connector web may also define an outer surface and an inner surface. The slat may also include a front wall extending outwardly from the outer surface of the connector web along the front side of the slat and a rear wall extending outwardly from the outer surface of the connector web along the rear side of the slat. Additionally, the slat may include one or more additional features for increasing the structural integrity of the slat and/or for enhancing the crop grabbing/gripping capabilities of the slat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Cooper W. Linde, Cale N. Boriack, Jason R. Coppinger, Craig E. Murray, Kevin I. Koos, William L. Cooksey, Wayne T. Flickinger
  • Publication number: 20180168100
    Abstract: There is a need for a combine harvester which may enhance the detection precision of a gain culm sensor by reliably bringing grain culms into contact with the grain culm sensor. The combine harvester includes: a harvest frame 11 that receives grain culms cut by a reaping device; a rake-in auger 12 that is disposed within the harvest frame 11 so as to be rotatable about a rotary axis X1 extending in a right/left direction of the harvester body, and that conveys the grain culms inside the harvest frame 11 in a right/left direction of the harvester body and rakes in the grain culms toward the rear of the harvester body; and a feeder 13 that is communicatively connected to a rear wall of the harvest frame 11, and that conveys the grain culms raked in by the rake-in auger 12 toward the rear of the harvester body. A grain culm sensor 25 that detects the presence of the grain culms when coming in contact with the grain culms is disposed at a grain culm feed port 24a in the feeder 13.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Mao Ueda, Kazuhiro Takahara, Katsuhide Kato
  • Publication number: 20180168101
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating a cutting unit (1) that has a cutter bar (6) that is operated rigidly or flexibly, depending on the harvest conditions, which can be operated in at least two different operating modes, wherein the cutting unit (1) includes a first sensor assembly (1) disposed on the cutting unit (1) that can be deactivated, which is for operating the cutting unit (1) in a first operating mode, and a second sensor assembly (17) for operating the cutting unit (1) in a second operating mode, wherein, when switching between the at least two operating states, the first sensor assembly (13) or the second sensor assembly (17) is activated without interruption in operation, to execute a distance determination, depending on the selected operating mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: CLAAS Selbstfahrende Erntemaschinen GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Fuchtling, Andreas Wielenberg, Udo Beschorn
  • Publication number: 20180168102
    Abstract: A header drivetrain coupling system including a harvester driveline mounted to a harvesting vehicle and a header driveshaft mounted to a detachable header. The harvester driveline is supported for rotation at an inboard end on a feederhouse and at an outboard end on a header tilt frame even when the header is detached therefrom. The harvester driveline comprises a telescopic portion which permits a coupling member on the outboard end to be moved into and out of engagement with a coupling member on the header driveshaft. A sliding support assembly is provided to support a bearing housing which holds the outboard end of the harvester driveline on the tilt frame. An actuator is configured to move the bearing housing with respect to the tilt frame to selectively engage and disengage the coupling members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel Saraiva, Jakob Bro Sørensen, Airton Solimar Walter, Henning Sorensen
  • Publication number: 20180168103
    Abstract: A hybrid flute for a stalk roll may be configured with a sharp edge positioned between a first blunt edge and a second blunt edge along a length of the flute edge. The flute edge may extend radially outward from a main cylinder of the stalk roll. The flute edge may be engaged with a radius at the base of the flute edge, and a flute base may extend from the radius. A plurality of flute bases positioned adjacent to one another may be configured to form a main cylinder for the stalk roll.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Marion Calmer
  • Publication number: 20180168104
    Abstract: A drive system for a paddle belt conveyor comprises a drive shaft and a drive roller rotationally driven by the drive shaft about a first axis. The drive roller exerts traction on a belt of the belt conveyor. The belt comprises a plurality of paddles. The drive system includes a pinch roller mounted rotationally about a second axis parallel to the first axis. The pinch roller pinches the belt between the pinch roller and the drive roller to augment the traction of the drive roller on the belt. Either the drive roller or the pinch roller is a bobbin roller to accommodate the paddles on the belt. The drive system may further include a take-up roller rotatable about a third axis parallel to the first axis, and first and second idler rollers rotatable about fourth and fifth axes parallel to the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Zachary Johnson, Ronald Klassen
  • Publication number: 20180168105
    Abstract: An agricultural storage system including an agricultural storage bin for storing agricultural products therein. At least a mixed air flow fan is connected to the agricultural storage bin for generating an air flow and air pressure and providing the same to the agricultural storage bin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: S3 Enterprises Inc.
    Inventors: Al MARQUES, Jeff POWELL
  • Publication number: 20180168106
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a grafted Calibrachoa plant. The grafted plant comprises a selected rootstock engrafted with a Calibrachoa scion. The present invention further provides novel grafted propagation material and methods for producing the grafted propagation material and grafted Calibrachoa plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: HISHTIL LTD.
    Inventors: Amit DAGAN, Menachem SHADMI, Alon PERRI
  • Publication number: 20180168107
    Abstract: An irrigation system is disclosed, which includes a pressurized fluid source having at least one fluid output line, and a plurality of fluid lines coupled to the at least one fluid output line. Here, each of the fluid lines comprise an injectable nozzle configured to inject fluid into an outer xylem layer of a dicotyledon plant, and the pressurized fluid source maintains a pressure level that facilitates the injection of fluid via a transpiration of the dicotyledon plant. A method and computer-readable storage medium are also disclosed, which facilitate various acts. The method facilitates maintaining a pressure level at the pressurized fluid source, and injecting the injectable nozzle into the outer xylem layer of the dicotyledon plant. The computer-readable storage medium facilitates maintaining the pressure level at the pressurized fluid source, monitoring a characteristic associated with the injection of fluid, and communicating the monitored characteristic to a remote entity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Phillip Christensen
  • Publication number: 20180168108
    Abstract: A growth system based on gravity fed irrigation and collection, integrated illumination suitable for plant growth, and growth pods installable in the system containing seeds or young plants and a growth medium. In some embodiments, the pods may be separate entities preloaded with dormant seeds and growth medium from a provider , and when installed in the system at an angle from vertical, germinate and grow when the system exposes the installed pods to suitable predetermined irrigation and illumination cycles for the particular plant varieties in the pods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Neil H. Foreman, Theodore K. Bliss, Ryan Olson
  • Publication number: 20180168109
    Abstract: A flower pot includes a main body and a water collection basin. The main body has a receiving cavity and at least one opening formed on a bottom portion thereof. The opening communicates the receiving cavity with an exterior of the main body. The water collection basin is formed underneath the main body, and is integrally extended from the bottom portion of the main body to act as a base for the flower pot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Yi Wang
  • Publication number: 20180168110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to facilities for cultivating plants, said facilities essentially consisting of a combination of a conventional greenhouse and a shelf that is preferably automatically operable. In this respect, particularly advantageous combinatorial effects are achieved which drastically increase the degree of volume utilization of greenhouses and simultaneously considerably reduce staff costs for cultivating plants as well as for the harvest. The degree of volume utilization is increased in that, instead of floor planting or plant tables that are usually provided in greenhouses, a shelf system that is arranged relatively densely to comes into use. Said shelf system comprises a plurality of longitudinal and transverse rows as well as a plurality of planes. Moreover, the supporting frame of the shelf system itself may be used as the supporting structure for the greenhouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: THOMAS AMMINGER
  • Publication number: 20180168111
    Abstract: A sapling growing apparatus includes: a carriage including racks in eight tiers and traveling along a circulation path in indoor space externally shielded from light and externally heat insulated; an LED mounted on the carriage and emitting light to the multiple saplings in a tray on the racks; a watering unit arranged in the indoor space and supplying water to the saplings in the tray; a water vapor generator and a cold air flow generator that creates given temperature and humidity environment in the indoor space; and an illumination management unit that creates light environment distinguishing between day and night artificially by turning on and off the LED. A large number of saplings are grown uniformly on a large scale while being moved in a circular pattern under the artificial growing environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Yoshio YASUKURI
  • Publication number: 20180168112
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plant purification device and control method thereof. A plant purification device includes a plant purification unit and a physicochemical purification unit with adjustable use efficiency, wherein, the physicochemical purification unit is communicated with the plant purification unit; the plant purification device further includes a control module, a contaminant concentration sensor for detecting concentration of indoor contaminants, an air speed detector for detecting air speed of gas entering the plant purification unit, and a fan for driving gas to be supplied into the plant purification unit from the physicochemical purification unit, wherein, the control module is used to adjust the use efficiency of the physicochemical purification unit according to the concentration of indoor contaminants, adjust rotating speed of the fan according to a detection signal of the air speed detector, and further control the air speed of the gas entering the plant purification unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Hua Yang, Yuxiang Zhang, Qingjun Liu, Jingming Qu
  • Publication number: 20180168113
    Abstract: Described is a reflective ground cover sheet material (1) in which longitudinally extending opposite side margins (A) of the sheet material are stronger than a longitudinally extending center section between the side margins of the material. Also described is a reflective ground cover sheet material (1) having longitudinally extending opposite side margins (A) of the sheet material of lower porosity than a longitudinally extending center section between the side margins of the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Jonathan Dallas Toye
  • Publication number: 20180168114
    Abstract: This invention relates to a variable height trellis system to be used with a basket that includes multiple strands that are flexible with means to engage climbing plants and vines, to allow the climbing plants and vines to grow along the trellis, thereby creating attractive plant creations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Larry McMurray
  • Publication number: 20180168115
    Abstract: One stump cutter cutting wheel disclosed herein includes a wheel structure having left and right sides and being rotatable about a central axis extending between the left and right sides. The left and right sides define receptacles having depths measured in an orientation extending along the axis. Cutter assemblies are mounted to the wheel structure and include cutters mounted to cutter holders. The cutter holders include base portions that fit within the receptacles, and the base portions each define at least one fastener opening. The base portions further define base thicknesses measured in the orientation extending along the axis. The receptacle depths are at least 0.25 times as large as the base thicknesses such that no more than 75 percent of the base thicknesses extend laterally outside the receptacles. Fasteners secure the cutter holders to the wheel structure and extend through the fastener openings defined by the base portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: CLINT WEINBERG, LOUIS C. HARTKE
  • Publication number: 20180168116
    Abstract: This emitter (120) has a first valve seat part (174) provided around a hole (173) which forms a portion of a flow path between a reduced-pressure flow path and a discharge part. The first valve seat part (174) is formed by a three-step recessed circumferential surface, and is provided with one groove (175) which intersects said three-step recessed circumferential surface, and becomes shallower as said groove approaches the hole (173). As the external liquid pressure increases, a film (140) gradually bends towards the first valve seat part (174), and the open area of the groove (175) gradually decreases. The flow rate of an irrigation liquid is adjusted to an amount capable of passing through the opening of the groove (175).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Daisuke MORIKOSHI
  • Publication number: 20180168117
    Abstract: This emitter (120) comprises, downstream of a first pressure reducing flow path, a discharge amount adjustment part and a discharge part. The discharge amount adjustment part communicates with the discharge part via two flow paths: a first hole (173); and a communication flow path including a second hole (174) and a second pressure reducing flow path. An irrigation liquid is supplied directly to the discharge part from the discharge amount adjustment part through the first hole (173) when the external liquid pressure is low, and supplied to the discharge part from the discharge amount adjustment part through the second hole (174) and the second pressure reducing flow path when the external liquid pressure is high.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Koji NOGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20180168118
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for managing, cultivating, producing, preparing and distributing agricultural products. Apparatus designed to improve agricultural yield and crop performance are also disclosed. According to one embodiment, the apparatus are individually coded or tagged for remotely configuring, monitoring and modifying one or more parameters associated with each apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Matthew C. Redmond
  • Publication number: 20180168119
    Abstract: A sump sprinkler system for use with residential and commercial buildings. The sump sprinkler system comprises a system controller and a sprinkler pump in communication with the system controller. The sump sprinkler system also comprises an intake tube connected to the sprinkler pump, wherein the intake having an end arranged in a sump of a building foundation drainage system. The sump sprinkler system also comprises a water level member or members in communication with the system controller, wherein the water level member is arranged in the sump. The sump sprinkler system may be modified to provide a sump water supply system for other building water uses or a sump geothermal field system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: M.E.C. Systems
    Inventors: David Hartfelder, Andrea Hartfelder
  • Publication number: 20180168120
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for increasing carbon fixation, increasing biomass production and/or increasing abiotic stress tolerance in a plant comprising: introducing into a plant, plant part, and/or plant cell a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a ferredoxin polypeptide and/or a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a biotin ligase polypeptide to produce a stably transformed plant, plant part, and/or plant cell, wherein said heterologous polynucleotides are from a bacterial and/or an archaeal species. Further provided are plants, plant parts and plant cells produced by the methods of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Amy Michele Grunden, Heike Sederoff, Caroline Michael Smith, Lola Denise Aslett
  • Publication number: 20180168121
    Abstract: The pet waste disposal device has a stabilization pillar mounted in a protection frame. The bottom part of the pillar is fitted with a pheromone reservoir and the top part of the protection frame is fitted with an absorption pad and then a filtration pad. At the bottom of the frame, permeable openings are located, which are used to drain the filtered urine and the rainwater in the surrounding areas. Underneath the filtration pad, a probe is located, which checks the level of filtration pad contamination and signals the need to replace the filtration pad. The pillar is fitted with a frame with a container, in which a poop bag is attached. The pillar is also fitted with a supply bin, a feature used to fasten the leash to the pillar, and a pet waste scooper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2015
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Dusan MARINKO
  • Publication number: 20180168122
    Abstract: Litter compositions are provided comprising sodium bentonite and various fillers. These litter compositions have substantially the same clumpability properties as a composition consisting of only the sodium bentonite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Monika Kuras, George Robert Goss, Dan Jaffee, Bob Soral
  • Publication number: 20180168123
    Abstract: A method and system for monitoring conditions of an animal cage. An animal caging system including a plurality of animal cages removably connected to an exhaust. Cage collection media is removably mounted in a cage media housing coupled to an exhaust port of the animal cage. Exhaust air dust clings to the collection media as exhaust from the animal cages flows along the length of the collection media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: JOHN COIRO, BRIAN BILECKI
  • Publication number: 20180168124
    Abstract: The temporary pet kennel is an apparatus that serves as a temporary housing and a bed for a pet. The temporary pet kennel includes an elongated enclosure, a cushion, a plurality of fasteners, and at least one ventilation hole. The elongated enclosure further includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion, together, enclose the pet. The cushion is contained within the second portion which supports and comforts the pet which rests on the cushion. The plurality of fasteners secures the first portion to the second portion so that the pet remains within the elongated enclosure until the user purposefully disengages the plurality of fasteners. The at least one ventilation hole allows the pet within the elongated enclosure to properly breathe. The apparatus further includes a support plate and a stand which provide storage within the elongated enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Bairon DeJesus Ortega
  • Publication number: 20180168125
    Abstract: A restraint device is for an animal. The restraint device may include a base attached to a ground, a shaft supported in the base, and a rotatable attachment point on the shaft for a leash for the animal. The shaft is flexible so that it is able to absorb force from the leash. The restraint device may include a platform configured to wrap around the base to provide stability for the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Julie JOHNSON
  • Publication number: 20180168126
    Abstract: A pet food feeding system for effectively distributing and dispensing food to an animal in a controlled manner. The pet food feeding system generally includes a container having a floor, a sidewall extending upwardly from the floor, and an upper opening defined by an upper perimeter of the sidewall. The floor and sidewall define an interior space that receives a volume of dry kibble food pellets. The floor includes a plurality of projections that extend upwardly into the interior space where the pellets fit between thereof. A top closure may be attached to the upper perimeter of the sidewall in a sealed manner to seal the dry kibble food pellets within the interior space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Andy H. Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20180168127
    Abstract: A microporous animal chew comprising a rawhide sheet having a thickness in the range of 0.1 millimeters to 3.0 millimeters and a plurality of micropores extending through said rawhide sheet. The rawhide sheet provides a digestible yet chewable and durable animal chew.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Glen S. AXELROD, Ajay GAJRIA
  • Publication number: 20180168128
    Abstract: Embodiments of an anti-pull collar attachment are provided. In one embodiment, the anti-pull collar attachment includes a collar attachment interface having a collar guideway through which a segment of an animal collar is routed to removably mount the collar attachment to the animal collar. A first prodding feature is coupled to the collar attachment interface and, when the anti-pull collar attachment is removably mounted to the animal collar, is positioned beneath the segment of the animal collar. The prodding feature engages into an animal wearing the animal collar when a pull force is exerted on the collar. In certain implementations, the anti-pull collar attachment further includes a frame coupled to the collar attachment interface, as well as a movable platform slidable with respect to the frame along a prodding axis. The first prodding feature projects from the movable platform and moves in conjunction therewith along the prodding axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: Ideaphant, LLC
    Inventors: Justin James Leach, Leif Strom
  • Publication number: 20180168129
    Abstract: A number of mechanisms are provided for aiding in animal handling through various security screening processes. An animal control implement makes it possible to undergo security screening while maintaining control of the animal while also not generating any security related false rejects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Evan Dunbar
  • Publication number: 20180168130
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method for applying an agrochemical to an agricultural area of interest based on information generated from a remote sensing survey. A remote sensing survey is performed within or adjacent to the agricultural area of interest wherein the survey generates remotely sensed data. The remotely sensed data can be analyzed and/or interpreted to determine whether to apply an agrochemical based on an insect presence within or adjacent to the agricultural area of interest. In one embodiment, an agrochemical can be applied within or adjacent to the agricultural area of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Tai-Teh Wu, Dick Rogers
  • Publication number: 20180168131
    Abstract: A system and method for quantitatively assessing the changes in control of asymmetric locomotor behavior of an animal comprising analyzing the phase modulation in response to imposed asymmetric stepping tasks for quantitatively assessing changes in control of asymmetric locomotor behavior. A walkway gait device is provided comprising an elevated grid having at least one platform having a face and at least two or more pegs located in front or back of said platform, wherein each peg has a pressure sensor or switch in communication with a detection unit for capturing the pressure detected by one or more of the pressure sensors or switches. Preferably, the grid of the walkway gait device has at least three platforms to form a closed path loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Sergiy Yakovenko, Matthew Boots, Ryan Ellison, Kiril Tuntevski
  • Publication number: 20180168132
    Abstract: A reduced-weight poultry cage is used in conjunction with a reduced-weight trailer to transport live poultry for maximizing the poundage of poultry being transported while reducing the number of trips and fuel expenses. The poultry cage includes a combination of aluminum and plastic elements that reduce cage weight, provide for nesting of cages in stacks as well as easy replacement of failed parts. Furthermore, a drop-deck aluminum trailer with a reduced floor and guide rail alignment stops allows for a durable yet lightweight trailer that can haul a plurality of stacks of these poultry cages, thereby maximizing cubic feet availability while being compliant with various road and bridge laws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: W.A. Crider, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180168133
    Abstract: A self-harvesting sustaining feed system includes a tank for housing fish, a frame located above the fish tank, one or more plant floats which float atop water within shelves held by the frame, and an insect tray for housing larvae. Temporary temperature changes in the insect tray cause the larvae within the insect tray to migrate out and fall into the fish tank below.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Gary De Andre Taylor
  • Publication number: 20180168134
    Abstract: A transgenic mouse expressing inactivated human iduronate-2-sulphatase (IDS) and a method for improving agents for treating Hunter syndrome using the transgenic mouse are provided. The transgenic mouse expressing the inactivated human IDS, which has immune tolerance to IDS, does not cause an immune response to IDS which is an active component of the agents for treating Hunter syndrome, and thus the transgenic mouse may be effectively used to identify immunogenic factors other than the immunogenicity of the protein components of the agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: MOGAM INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Chihwa KIM, Jaehyeon LEE, Eui-Cheol JO, Jung-Seob KIM
  • Publication number: 20180168135
    Abstract: The Open Eye Hook is designed to make fishing faster and easier. The Open Eye Hook is the fishing hook that is designed with the channel gap that allows the fishing line to slip into the eyelet of the hook. The gap compresses the fishing line without any weakening of the strength of fishing line. Once the fishing line is inserted within the eyelet of the hook, the fishing line is locked within the eyelet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Hency Anthony Bunner
  • Publication number: 20180168136
    Abstract: A guard-equipped fishing hook 50 includes: a fishing hook 30; a guard 10 formed by bending a wire-like material in a V shape; and a base 20 fixed to a shank 30b of the fishing hook 30 and having a guard attachment hole 24 formed therein, the guard attachment hole 24 holding the guard 10 such that the guard is positioned in front of a hook tip 30a when an insertion end 10a as a bent end of the guard 10 is inserted into the guard attachment hole 24. The guard 10 is made of a superelastic alloy. The guard attachment hole 24 is formed so as to be gradually tapered from an opening 24a thereof to a deepest end thereof. A bending angle ? of the insertion end 10a of the guard 10 is larger than an opening angle ? of the guard attachment hole 24.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventor: Kazunori SANO
  • Publication number: 20180168137
    Abstract: A fishing line guide which is attached to a fishing rod and guides a fishing line. The fishing line guide includes a guide ring through which a fishing line passes, a support leg connected to the guide ring at an upper end, and an attachment foot extending from a lower end of the support leg and configured to be attached to a fishing rod. The attachment foot has a base end adjoining the lower end of the support leg and a leading end located opposite the base end. The attachment foot includes a slit portion and a pair of convex portions. The slit portion is perforated in the attachment foot along a central axis of the attachment foot from the base end toward the leading end. A pair of the convex portions are located at the slit portion and protrude toward the central axis respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Applicant: FUJI KOGYO CO., LTD
    Inventor: Kazuhito OMURA
  • Publication number: 20180168138
    Abstract: A mosquito trap device includes a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet. A wind channel is formed between the air inlet and the air outlet. An ultraviolet light module is mounted in the housing and is located adjacent to the air inlet. A wind module is mounted in the wind channel of the housing. A mosquito detaining device includes a tube and a net. The tube is mounted in the wind channel and is coupled to the wind module. The net is mounted to and covers an end of the tube adjacent to the air inlet. A controller is electrically connected to the ultraviolet light module and the wind module. The controller is configured to output a pulse width modulation signal to the ultraviolet light module. The pulse width modulation signal has a frequency of 25-512 Hz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Hsiao-Yi LEE, Yu-Nan LIU, Yu-Jen LIU
  • Publication number: 20180168139
    Abstract: Pitfall traps, coasters, devices, apparatus, systems and methods for capturing crawling insects, such as bed bugs, and/or for preventing the insects from climbing up furniture legs to furniture such as beds, cots, chairs and any type of furniture where a person would rest or sleep. Smooth slick surfaces and/or pesticide treated surfaces can be located on underside facing horizontal or angled surfaces used with or without sticky surfaces which all can be used to prevent insect and bed bug travel and assist in helping trap the insects and bed bugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Philip G. Koehler, Roberto M. Pereira, Benjamin A. Hottel
  • Publication number: 20180168140
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compact spraying module for spraying a liquid in the form of droplets for treating a target. The module includes a spraying unit including a nozzle containing at least one spraying member and a fan that is capable of generating a carrying air flow in the nozzle and of carrying the droplets originating from the member to the target. The module includes its own liquid supply system that and includes an electric pump, an electronic control and monitoring unit, a holder that keeps the pump near the spraying unit, an individual communication interface, and a power supply interface. Also disclosed is a system for spraying and controlling a plurality of such modules and to a method for controlling modules of such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Roger PELLENC, Jean-Marc GIALIS