Abstract: An angle adjustable coulter wheel assembly includes a rotatable shank having a longitudinal axis defined by an upper portion of the shank. The longitudinal axis is oriented neither vertically or horizontally with respect to the ground when the assembly is mounted on a tillage apparatus. A coulter wheel rotatably mounted on the shank proximate a lower portion of the shank. An actuator rotates the upper portion of the shank about the longitudinal axis to cause the face of the coulter wheel to rotate about three orthogonal axes thereby changing orientation of the face of the coulter wheel with respect to the ground when the assembly is on the tillage apparatus. The coulter wheel assembly permits adjusting the angle of the coulter wheel in at least two planes permitting greater control over how much soil the coulter wheel disturbs during tilling.

Abstract: A tillage control system for a plurality of row units having an implement and being connected to a frame is disclosed. The system includes a hyrdaulic system having fluid, a supply port and a drain port. A plurality of control subsystems are fluidly coupled with the supply port and the drain port. Each control subsystem is coupled with one of the plurality of row units and include a control valve and an actuator fluidly coupled to the control valve. The system further includes a controller communicatively coupled with each of the control valves to independently operate each actuator to raise and lower each implement of the plurality of row units relative to the frame.

Abstract: A seed treater having an automatic calibration system comprises a pump for pumping a seed treatment liquid, a container downstream of the pump for receiving the seed treatment liquid from the pump, the container having a first level sensor and a second level sensor between which a predetermined volume is defined and for signalling when the predetermined volume of seed treatment liquid has filled the container, an applicator for applying the seed treatment to seeds and a controller for automatically adjusting a flow rate of the liquid in response to a time required to fill the container. Adjusting the flow rate may be done by adjusting a speed of the pump.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for modifying a position of crop input application. In some embodiments, a positioning control actuator modifies a position of liquid application relative to a seed.

Abstract: Described herein are implements and applicators for placement of fluid applications with respect to agricultural plants of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, a fluid applicator for applying fluids to plants in rows in a field includes a frame, a coulter connected to the frame and disposed to open a trench between the rows of plants, and at least one application member connected to the frame or to the coulter and disposed to apply fluid to a rhizosphere of the plants.

Abstract: This phytosanitary product recuperation panel (2) comprises a recuperation surface (4) extending along a main plane (P), a recuperation tray (6) located on one edge of the recuperation surface (4) so as to receive the phytosanitary product by flow over the recuperation surface (4), and the recuperation surface (4) is formed by a plurality of fins (40) spaced apart such that a flow of air can traverse the recuperation surface (4) by passing between the fins (40).

Abstract: A mower system for mowing a field with a grass containing crop comprises a frame, a mowing device that is connected to the frame and has an adjustable mowing height, a sensor device arranged to sense a species composition related parameter, such as a ration grass-to-clover, of a part of the field, and to generate data based on the sensed parameter, and a control device that is operatively connected to the sensor device to receive the generated data, and is operatively connected to the mowing device and arranged to adjust the mowing height on the basis of the received data. This enables to adjust the mowing height dynamically, i.e. position dependently, based on the detected parameter. The mowing height influences the regrowth of e.g. grass and clover differently, so that the ratio can be influenced locally.

Abstract: Measuring lateral separation distances and longitudinal separation distances from a center of a plant to be cut to a reference point on a harvester; determining a lateral and longitudinal blade displacement and moving a cutting tool; activating a cut and lift mechanism to cut a plant with the cutting tool; while the cutting tool remains in contact with the plant, removing an outer leaf from the cut plant.

Abstract: A combine harvester including a frame and two axial-flow crop processing rotors mounted to the frame. An inner support structure is located between the two rotors and mounted to the frame by a first linkage. Two outer support structures are located outboard of the two rotors and mounted to the frame by respective second and third linkages. The inner support structure and two outer support structures carry first and second pluralities of concave grate segments at a radial distance from the respective rotors. A concave adjustment system includes a first actuator coupled to the first linkage which is configured to raise and lower the inner support structure. A second actuator is coupled to the second and third linkages and is configured to raise and lower the two outer support structures. The first linkage includes a first rockshaft mounted to the frame and aligned perpendicular to the rotation axis.

Abstract: An airflow system for a rotary harvester includes a cleaning charge fan assembly, a cleaning fan assembly, and bonus sieves with fan assemblies. Each of the fan assemblies is powered by a hydraulic motor. By linking the charge fan motor, the left/right tailings fan motors, and the cleaning fan motor in a series hydraulic circuit, each of the motors will increase/decrease in speed at the same time and by the same proportional amount.

Abstract: A tree pruning assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a lopper comprising two lopper handles pivotally connected to one another and a respective cutting blade arranged on an end of each of the lopper handles, a pruner adapted to be detachably connected to either one of the lopper handles, a saw adapted to be detachably connected to the other of the lopper handles, and a respective connection device for detachably connecting each of the pruner and the saw to a respective one of the lopper handles. The connection devices may be of identical construction so that the saw and pruner can each be connected to either of the lopper handles. A connection device for connecting a saw or pruner to a lopper handle is also encompassed by the present invention.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to the field of lighting products, and more particularly, a luminaire configured to provide optimal conditions for the growth of vegetation in indoor and/or greenhouse conditions in a way that is efficient for the users of those products.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided that combine solar technology and agriculture in a symbiotic relationship that optimizes revenue from both sources. An array of reconfigurable solar collector assemblies is deployed in a crop field. As various crops benefit from varying degrees of shade through their development cycles, and are prone to damage from high winds and hail, the array of adaptable, reconfigurable solar collectors is deployed in the crop field and allows for the easy reconfiguration of each solar collector assembly to vary the amount of shade that is applied to the crops below the assembly, and to provide maximum hail and wind protection when necessary.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plant protection device having two substantially hemispherical portions, two rim portions, each attached to a perimeter of one of the substantially hemispherical, two connectors capable of attaching the two rim portions and the two substantially hemispherical portions to each other in a substantially a spherical shape, a first opening in one of the two substantially hemispherical portions, and a second opening in one of the two substantially hemispherical portions. The first opening and the second opening may be positioned to accommodate a first and a second portion of branch or plant part, respectively.

Abstract: An air-flow generating device, such as a blower, a vacuum, a mulcher, etc. The device may include a motor, a housing that supports the motor, and a passageway coupled to the housing and defining a passageway axis between a first opening and a second opening. The device may also include a fan assembly with a first axial fan and a second axial fan, and a transmission assembly coupling the first axial fan and the second axial fan to the motor. The transmission assembly may include a transmission shaft rotatable about a transmission axis substantially orthogonal to the passageway axis. An actuator may be operable to adjust the fan assembly about the transmission axis between a first condition, in which the first axial fan is positioned proximate the first opening, and a second condition, in which the second axial fan is positioned proximate the first opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an improved tree processing system enabling efficient, reliable and accurate processing of harvested trees. The system includes a grabbing head having first grabbing arms and a delimbing head having second grabbing arms. The first and second grabbing arms are mounted on a boom system and can be activated to grab the tree stem of a harvested tree. When grabbed, the boom system can be selectively extended or retracted to effect delimbining of a felled tree. Each of the delimbing head and grabbing head includes saws allowing an operator to selectively activate one or both saws to cut a length of timber.

Abstract: A system (10) with sensor equipment (30) including one or more sensors (140,142) and watering equipment (20) disposed on a parcel of land and configured to selectively apply water to the parcel, and a gateway (40) configured to provide for communication with the sensor equipment (30) and the watering equipment (20). The watering equipment (20) comprises a watering pump (120), wherein the watering pump (120) is operably coupled to a water source (100) and a water line (110) to alternately couple the water source (100) to and isolate the water source (100) from the water line (110). The watering pump (120) further includes a pump sensor assembly (155) configured to detect environmental and operational parameters and processing circuitry (160) configured to direct the watering pump (120) based on detected environmental and operational parameters.

Abstract: A system for controlling watering is disclosed. The system uses an in-ground moisture sensor and an end user device. The system uses at least one in-ground probe which has a ground engagement portion and an upper portion. The upper portion houses a communication module and a power module. The system also uses an end user device that has a communication module and a water-shut off valve.

Abstract: Provided is a flower pot generating little root rot by controlling a water supply rate for a relatively long period of time even using a simple structure regardless of its size. The flower pot includes: an outer pot body; an inner pot body housed in the outer pot body with a gap as a water supply portion; a vertical position changeable member provided in a predetermined place to connect the outer pot body and the inner pot body; a flange provided on an upper end surface of the sidewall of the inner pot body; and a sealing portion formed of an elastic member and provided between the flange and the upper end surface of the sidewall of the outer pot body, in which water stored in the water supply portion is supplied to the inner pot body through a nonwoven fabric member.

Abstract: A green ECO mat (GECOMAT) for aeroponics and hydroponics comprises at least one fabric green ECO mat of cultivation being woven to have arrayed multiple 3D-coniform-shaped (alike pyramid shape) chambers, and at least one floating member connects to the fabric green ECO mat. The chambers of the mat are positioned seed, and the floating member floats the mat in a space full with fluid in the nature to collect moisture in the fluid to provide for germination of the seed and growth of the plant. The harvesting means moves back the floating member and the mat when growth of the plant is completed.

Abstract: An automatic vertical farming system may include a frame defining at least one growth area and configured to support a plurality of vertical plant growth structures within the at least one growth area. The system may include at least one light, at least one liquid conduit, and at least one gas conduit. The system may include at least one robot disposed on a top side of the frame and movably supported by the frame. The at least one robot may include at least one tool configured to manipulate the plurality of vertical plant growth structures. The system may include a control system including at least one processor configured to automatically control illumination by the at least one light, liquid flow through the at least one liquid conduit, gas flow through the at least one gas conduit, and operation of the at least one robot.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD3418 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD3418 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Polyploid plants obtainable by crossing of more than two parent plants within one generation as well as a novel high-throughput polypaternal breeding design (HIPOD) method allowing such polypaternal crossing are provided. In particular, triparental plants are described.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX61P5522F1 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid HMX61P5522F1, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato HMX61P5522F1, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX61P5522F1 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato 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 tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant HMX61P5522F1.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to an inbred corn line designated MZ-H003 that includes plants and seeds of inbred corn line MZ-H003. Methods for producing corn plants, such as inbred corn plants, hybrid corn plants, or other corn plants, as by crossing inbred corn line MZ-H003 with itself or any different corn plant are an integral part of these embodiments as are the resultant corn plants including the plant parts and seeds. Further embodiments relate to methods for producing MZ-H003-derived corn plants, to methods for producing male sterile MZ-H003 corn plants and to methods for regenerating such plants from tissue cultures of regenerable cells as well as the plants obtained therefrom. Methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method are also a part of embodiments disclosed herein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to an inbred corn line designated MZ-H002 that includes plants and seeds of inbred corn line MZ-H002. Methods for producing corn plants, such as inbred corn plants, hybrid corn plants, or other corn plants, as by crossing inbred corn line MZ-H002 with itself or any different corn plant are an integral part of these embodiments as are the resultant corn plants including the plant parts and seeds. Further embodiments relate to methods for producing MZ-H002-derived corn plants, to methods for producing male sterile MZ-H002 corn plants and to methods for regenerating such plants from tissue cultures of regenerable cells as well as the plants obtained therefrom. Methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants produced by that method are also a part of embodiments disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method and a device for determining parameters of a rinsing process for a milking system, wherein a rinsing fluid circulates in a circuit to be rinsed in the rinsing process by filling a storage container with a fluid up to a predefined filling level; circulating the fluid from the storage container, via the circuit to be rinsed and back into the storage container; refilling the storage container during the circulation of the fluid up to the predefined filling level, determining a necessary fluid volume; and determining parameters of a subsequent rinsing process based on the determined fluid volume

Abstract: A method and teat cleaner for producing, by injection moulding, a teat cleaner of a teat cleaning cup that includes an inner body forming a central cavity for enclosing a teat, an exterior part, and channels therebetween for injection moulding the inner body in a first tool having a core, sliders that each include a protrusion for forming an aperture in the inner body, and channel walls, and an outer casting mould; separating the inner body from the first tool; placing the inner body in a second tool that includes a casting mould and rods; inserting the rods for forming the channels; fixating the rods; and injection moulding the exterior part in the second tool; separating the second tool from the fused teat cleaner; and removing the rods.

Abstract: A litter scoop for pelleted pet litters is provided. Embodiments include a scoop having a sieved top scoop portion, a solid bottom scoop portion, and a hollow tubular handle in fluid communication with the bottom scoop portion. The bottom scoop portion includes a floor having a back edge proximal to the back end of the scoop and in fluid communication with the handle, and a wall extending upward from the floor's side edges and leading edge. The top scoop portion has openings sized such that unused litter pellets cannot pass through the openings and used litter passes through the openings. The wall of the bottom scoop portion is shaped such that a leading edge and side edges of the top scoop portion are engageable with an upper edge of the wall such that the bottom scoop portion and the top scoop portion are spaced from each other.

Abstract: A pet's toilet seat is for the pets defecating at home and after they have defecated, their excrement can be directly washed away via the closestool, so it is very environmental and practical. It is easy to use: at first the first seat is connected to the closestool and then the second seat is disposed on the first seat and the cover is disposed on the second seat and can be opened. The pets can sit on the second seat to defecate, and the excrement can fall into the second seat's hole. The first seat which the pet owner uses is very clean, because the dirty things on the pets' feet can't fall down to the first seat.

Abstract: In a cattle chute including a head gate at the head end with gates movable from a closed position in a common plane to an open position facing the incoming animals there is provided a transverse abutment member across the top of vertical bars of the gates and a pull cord operable by a worker at the rear end of the chute to push the vertical bars into the closed position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a pet bowl clean up device for attaching to a pet bowl. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a clean up device including a skirt and a ring. The skirt is configured to retain a solid substance and includes an inner edge configured to attach to a top portion of the bowl, an outer portion, and a flexible central portion extending along a length between the inner edge and the outer portion of the skirt. The ring is attached to the outer portion of the skirt.

Abstract: A feeding and weight resistance apparatus for an animal that includes a platform configured to move in response to lifting force exerted by the animal onto the platform; a food repository configured to store food; and a feeding interface. The feeding interface may be configured to: impair food to be dispensed in response to retrieval force exerted by the animal, and regulate food dispensed from the food repository for a predetermined duration in response to the lifting force exerted by the animal toward the platform. A method of feeding and applying weight resistance for an animal. A method of diagnosing or evaluating an animal using the feeding and weight lifting apparatus and method for the study and application in the field of biomedicine, including but not limited thereto, the field of exercise physiology.

Abstract: A tag is implanted in the forwardmost part of an animal to determine the location of the animal for competitive and security purposes. The tag is implanted such that it is inserted in the first part of an animal to cross a finish line. By using the tag to determine the when an animal has reached a predetermined location, the method and system can evaluate the results of the race, negating the need for human judgment. Further, the invention allows for tracking of the animal in transit and when at a race grounds.

Abstract: A pet massage sock, including an opening to receive a foot of a user, and a rubber nub portion disposed on at least a portion of the pet massage sock. Also, a pet massage glove, including an opening to receive a hand of a user, and a rubber nub portion disposed on at least a portion of the pet massage glove.

Abstract: A feline scratch pad assembly includes a stand that is positioned between a foot of an article of furniture and a floor. The stand is positioned to extend upwardly along a corner on the article of furniture. A plurality of scratch pads is each releasably positioned on the stand to cover the corner on the article of furniture. Each of the scratch pads is comprised of a deformable material to withstand being clawed by a feline thereby satisfying the feline's urge to claw. A pair of mounts is provided and each of the mounts is coupled to an associated one of the scratch pads. Each of the mounts releasably engages the stand thereby retaining the scratch pads on the stand.

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: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for resisting intrusion by a pest. In one implementation, a reservoir extends between a proximal end and a distal end, and the reservoir defines an interior. A basin is mounted to the reservoir. The basin has a basin body and a basin surface. A sleeve assembly has a sleeve body and a port defined in the sleeve body. A tensioner translationally mounts the sleeve body relative to the basin body. The sleeve body translates distally from an accessible position to an occluded position when a weight applied to the sleeve assembly exceeds a weight threshold set by the tensioner. The accessible position includes bird food on the basin surface being accessible through the port. The occluded position includes the port being disposed distal to the basin surface such that the bird food on the basin surface is inaccessible through the port.

Abstract: A system, egg holding unit and methods are for non-invasively determining the fertility of an avian egg. The system includes an egg holding unit; at least one transmitter, operative for transmitting electromagnetic waves towards the at least one egg; and at least one receiver for receiving a received signal, including at least a portion of the electromagnetic waves after passing through the at least one egg placed within the egg holding unit. A processor is adapted to analyze the received signal according to a predetermined fertility determination procedure. A communication interface provides a fertility indication with respect to each one of the at least one egg. The communication interface may be coupled to a display device adapted to show fertilization data using a GUI, to one or more end users.

Abstract: The device for rearing aquaculture animals at sea including at least one stack of rearing enclosures superimposed on top of each other in a longitudinal direction, and blades linked to the rearing enclosures and arranged such that the rearing enclosures are rotated around a longitudinal axis by the sea current; the rotation combined with the inclination of the longitudinal axis produced by the current causes the animals to roll against each other in the enclosures during periods of strong current.

Abstract: Modular habitat structure (MHS) which can accommodate one or more live inhabitants is comprised of a rigid pillar which extends linearly away from a base end toward an upper end. A plurality of major system components are disposed at different locations along a length of the rigid pillar. Each of the major system components is comprised of modular segments which individually extend circumferentially around at least a portion of the rigid pillar. The modular configuration of the segments allows user configuration of the MHS by selectively adding or removing one or more segments of each of the major system components.

Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus express a human TRKB protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human TRKB. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TRKB locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TRKB-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TRKB.

Abstract: A functional ornamentation manufactured from a stamped metal plate which is twisted by a specified number of degrees to result in a shape that allows for unique reactions to flowing fluids such as air and water. Due to the shape and twist of the device, the device will spin along with the flowing fluid or when pulled through that fluid, such that it retains a straight trajectory. In a preferred embodiment, such as part of a fishing lure, the ornamentation is connected to a ball bearing swivel which allows for near frictionless rotation. The lure when drawn through the water travels in a straight path, rather than an arced path of the prior art. This results in a more natural travel path producing greater flash and rotation for attacking fish.

Abstract: A three-piece flexible roller guide system that includes an integrated frame and a pair of feet having a unique combination of bushings and a through bolt system of connection mechanism. The roller guide system mounts to a fishing rod and assists in easy adaptation to stress related conditions during the fishing process, mainly brought about by the flexible connection mechanism between the frame and the pair of feet.

Abstract: Device for detecting insects comprising as main elements an inner chamber that has a temperature higher than the temperature outside and a passive infrared sensor that emits an alarm signal when it detects a change in temperature in the inner chamber due to the presence of any animal, for example, an insect; which is very useful for the monitoring of insects in a determined area and the subsequent actuation for the eradication thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mosquito-killing device, characterized in that it comprises a casing and a control unit; the casing is provided with a first opening for mosquitoes and insects to enter; a carbon dioxide generating device, a fan and an electric grid are provided inside the casing; the control unit controls operation of the carbon dioxide generating device, the fan and the electric grid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mosquito-killing illuminating lamp which comprises a casing and a control unit. The casing comprises an illuminating portion and a mosquito-killing portion. The illuminating portion is provided with illuminating components therein. An electrolysis carbon dioxide generating device and a fan are provided inside the mosquito-killing portion. The control unit controls operation of the illuminating components, the carbon dioxide generating device and the fan. The electrolysis carbon dioxide generating device comprises a box body and electrolysis components. The electrolysis components are provided inside the box body. An electrolyte solution is provided inside the box body. The box body is provided with a venting hole. The electrolysis components comprise a graphite electrode and a cathode plate. After conduction between the graphite electrode and the cathode plate, electrolysis is performed on the electrolyte solution to generate carbon dioxide.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for control of undesired vegetation. A renewable power source, tractor, and high intensity light source are provided and moved over an area of land. Exposure of unwanted vegetation to the high intensity light kills the unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: An electronic animal trap assembly for trapping an animal using motion detection includes a box that may be positioned on a support surface. The box has an open end and a rodent pass passes through the open end to enter the box. A door is hingedly coupled to the box and the door is selectively urged between an open position and a closed position. The door is aligned with the open end of the box such that the door selectively exposes and closes the open end. A control unit is coupled to the box and the control unit detects motion within the box. The control unit is operationally coupled to the door. The control unit selectively urges the door into the closed position when the control unit detects motion within the box. In this way the control unit traps the rodent in the box.

Abstract: Systems and methods for deterring avian species from approaching a sensitive area. A determination is made that a bird is approaching a sensitive area. A predefined flight path is selected from a plurality of predefined flight paths based on the determination that the bird is approaching the sensitive area. Each of the predefined flight paths of the plurality of predefined flight paths is configured to avoid objects within the sensitive area. An unmanned aerial vehicle is instructed to traverse the predefined flight path that has been selected.