Abstract: A work vehicle multi-coupler assembly having a controlled breakaway feature include a pair of coupling elements that mate along a coupling axis. A shear pin is carried by one of the coupling elements. A coupler mechanism connected to the second coupling element and configured to engage the shear pin to bring the first coupling element into mating engagement with the second coupling element. The coupler mechanism is configured to shear the shear pin to permit movement of the first coupling element away from the second coupling element along the coupling axis during a breakaway event.

Abstract: A hydraulic circuit provides relief pressure operation for a lift cylinder and/or top cylinder in an implement linkage of a utility vehicle. A relief pressure control valve has a first position providing a connection between a variable displacement pump and one side of the hydraulic cylinder, and a second position providing a connection between that side of the hydraulic cylinder and a drain or reservoir. A connection carries an indication of the pressure in the hydraulic cylinder chamber as a load-sensing signal to control adjustment of the pump.

Abstract: A gauge arm (and concomitant method of retrofitting an existing gauge arm) comprising an arm portion, a receptacle portion for receiving two or more sealed bearings, and two or more sealed bearings inserted into the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion is smooth bore, with the sealed bearings being press fit into same. The sealed bearings can be of different dimensions, such as one being a gauge wheel and closing wheel bearing, and one a round bore grain drill bearing. The receptacle portion then comprises a stop within the bore thereof.

Abstract: A vehicle includes; a vehicle body on which the motor is mounted; an apparatus provided to the traveling vehicle body and also driven by drive power from the motor; an apparatus that performs work on a field; an apparatus that changes the speed of drive power input from the motor and transmits the drive power; a tool that includes speed change stages and is also capable of speed change operation of the speed change apparatus by human operation; a controller that, when the number of speed change stages is changed based on human operation of the speed change operation tool, outputs to the speed change apparatus a speed change command for each predefined number of stages and is also capable of outputting the speed change command for each defined speed change interval; and an operation mechanism that enables adjustment of the speed change interval.

Abstract: An agricultural device including a first frame portion rotatably carrying a second frame portion for carrying at least one agricultural module, the second frame portion being rotatable relative to the first frame portion between a first position generally perpendicular to a direction of travel of the device and a second position generally parallel to the direction of travel of the device, the first frame portion having a pair of rolling elements for supporting the first frame along a support surface. The pair of rolling elements is laterally movable relative to the first frame portion in a direction perpendicular to the direction of travel of the device. The pair of rolling elements continuously laterally surrounds the second frame when viewed from behind a forward direction of travel of the device.

Abstract: An agricultural row unit includes a soil-engaging tool supported from a pivot arm. A sensor generates an output signal relating to an orientation of the pivot arm relative to a frame member. An actuator is configured to applying a down pressure on the soil-engaging tool. A control system in signal communication with the sensor is responsive to the generated output signal to effect a change in applied down pressure on the soil-engaging tool by the actuator. The soil-engaging tool may be a closing wheel or a flap. One or more additional sensors may be provided on gauge wheel arms of the row unit with the control system being responsive to output signals of the additional sensors to effect the change in applied down pressure on the soil-engaging tool by the actuator.

Abstract: A planting system for a combine in embodiments of the present invention may have one or more of the following elements: (a) a soil opening system having one or more soil openers operably connected to one or more mounting arms operably attached to the combine, (b) a seed handling system having one or more seed dispensers with one or more seed tubes operably connected to the one or more seed dispensers and a seed reservoir adapted for housing cover crop seed, and (c) a control system having one or more actuators operably connected to one or more controllers, wherein at least one of the sets of soil openers and sets of seed dispensers is operably attached to a header of the combine.

Abstract: A flow control insert for an agricultural metering system includes a body configured to couple the flow control insert to a housing of the agricultural metering system. The flow control insert also includes a shoulder extending from the body. The shoulder is configured to engage a channel in a meter roller to control flow of particulate material within the channel along a rotational direction of the meter roller.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and method for monitoring and controlling field operations including planting and harvesting operations. In one embodiment, a data processing system of a machine includes a data transfer and processing module that communicates bi-directionally with different types of controllers and sensors mounted on the machine or an implement attached to the machine. The data transfer and processing module is configured to execute instructions to receive signals from these controllers and sensors, process these signals, and generate data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine. At least one display device is coupled to the data transfer and processing module. The at least one display device displays the data for monitoring and controlling field operations of the machine or implement to a user or operator.

Abstract: A crop input applicator is provided. The crop input applicator monitors the presence of applied liquid crop in a seed trench and/or the relative placement of liquid crop and seed in a seed trench. In another aspect, the crop input applicator minimizes an offset between the liquid crop and seed placement.

Abstract: An agricultural machine for performing a cultivation operation on a field with plants in a regular, non-square pattern, in parallel, linear rows with a first transverse distance between adjacent rows in a first direction being smaller than a second transverse distance between adjacent rows in a second direction different from the first direction. The agricultural machine is connected to a first set of work units with lateral distances between adjacent work units of the first set of work units corresponding to the first distance, and to a second set of work units which are adapted to be inoperative during operation of the agricultural machine in the first direction and adapted to be operative during operation of the agricultural machine in the second direction to cover the areas between adjacent rows which cannot be treated with the work units of the first set of the work units.

Abstract: A sugar beet harvest apparatus provides in sequence a pair of field cultivator teeth, a pair of discs, and subsequent thereto a V-shaped basket of helical screw propellers. The field cultivator teeth and discs may be spaced nominally to engage both sides of a single crop row, or in an alternative embodiment may be spaced nominally to engage one side of a first crop row, and the opposed side of a second adjacent crop row. In either case, the field cultivator teeth pierce the soil and gently lift the root crop. The discs may flip the beets and soil into the helical screw propellers. A pair of ground-level helical screw propellers lift the root crop, while pulverizing the soil and cleaning the root crop in the process. Each of the helical screw propellers lift the root crop, while pushing rocks and soil rearward proximate to the soil surface.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a detection signal processing section for processing detection signals from a group of sensors mounted on a vehicle body and outputting detection result data and a display unit for displaying the detection result data. The display unit includes a first displaying area for displaying time changing data included in the detection result data, the time changing data changing over time, a second displaying area for displaying safety data included in the detection result data, the safety data relating to safety confirmation, and a third displaying area for displaying alarm-relating data included in the detection result data.

Abstract: Disclosed is a four-line nylon cutter assembly for a mower, including: an upper case having an insert groove at a central portion thereof; an elastic body in which one surface portion is in close contact with an inner surface of the central portion of the upper case; a spool having a surface on which a nylon cutter is wound and one surface which is in close contact with the other surface portion of the elastic body by pressing; an operating wheel of which one surface portion is coupled to the other surface portion of the spool; and a lower case in which a mounting groove into which the other side portion of the operating wheel is inserted is formed at the center portion and an edge portion is coupled to an edge portion of the upper case.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a combine including a sensor positioned to detect a physical characteristic of a windrow produced by the combine or an operational state of the combine, a windrow door for expelling the residue from the combine, a windrow door actuator coupled to the windrow door to position the windrow door at a windrow door angle, a windrow chute for receiving the expelled residue from the windrow door and guiding the residue into a windrow, a windrow chute actuator coupled to the windrow chute to position the windrow chute at a windrow chute angle, a controller configured to determine a physical characteristic of the windrow or the operational state of the combine based on an output of the sensor, and adjust at least one of the windrow door angle or the windrow chute angle based on the determined physical characteristic or operational state.

Abstract: Belting with longitudinal cogs that includes belting and at least two longitudinal cogs. The belting has an upper surface, a lower surface and a first edge. The at least two longitudinal cogs are attached to the upper surface of the belting proximate the first edge. Each of the longitudinal cogs is substantially parallel to the first edge. A channel is defined between the at least two longitudinal cogs.

Abstract: A grappler for a utility implement for handling bales includes a pivot frame, at least one support arm coupled to the pivot frame, and a selectively movable cutting device. The grappler forms part of a utility implement along with a bucket such that the grappler is movable with respect to the bucket.

Abstract: A gripper for an implement for handling bales includes a body having at least one support arm, at least one tine coupled to the body, and a cutting device. The at least one tine protrudes in a direction beyond the cutting device in at least one region.

Abstract: A fan support arm with a base section configured to be coupled to a sidewall, a mount section configured to be coupled to a motor, and an arm section extending between the base section and the mount section. Wherein, the arm section has a profile that minimizes aerodynamic drag.

Abstract: A round baler includes a pick-up unit for picking up crop material from the ground, a baling chamber which receives the crop material from the pick-up unit, and a press mounted within the baling chamber for forming a bale during a bale formation cycle. The baler also includes a binding unit for dispensing a binding material for binding the bale, a tailgate displaceable by an actuator from a closed position at the beginning of a bale formation cycle to an open position to dispense the bale after the binding cycle. A sensor detects a first tailgate position after the bale formation cycle and before the binding cycle, and detects a second tailgate position after the binding cycle and before displacing the tailgate to the opened position. A controller is responsive to the sensor by determining a tailgate position change between the second tailgate position and the first tailgate position.

Abstract: A press guiding device for a baler includes at least one continuous pressing device, at least two pressing segments, and at least one guiding device arranged at least partially between the pressing segments. The at least one guiding device is supported in a rotationally secure manner at or on a common axle with a roller.

Abstract: A bale processor with extended bale capacity and a kit for extending a bale capacity of a bale processor is disclosed. The extended bale capacity is provided by a bale holder mechanically coupled to the frame the bale processor. When in use, the bale holder is capable of supporting an additional bale in an intermediary position between a first bale above a disintegration rotor of the bale processor and a second bale supported by a bale carrier of the bale processor. The kit comprises an intermediary bale holder and a support frame mechanically mountable to a back section of a bale processor.

Abstract: Embodiments include a computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for supplementing sub-optimal environmental conditions for plant growth, the embodiments include receiving plant data for a plant, and extracting optimal growth condition data from a database based at least in part on the plant. Embodiments also include obtaining sensor data from sensors monitoring current growth conditions of the plant and comparing the current growth conditions of the plant to the optimal growth condition data from the database to estimate a current cytoplasmic streaming rate. Embodiments include responsive to the comparison, calculating, by the calculation engine, a sound wave frequency to stimulate cytoplasmic streaming in the plant, transmitting the sound wave frequency to a speaker, and providing the sound wave frequency to the plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for distributing particulate material in a target area. The method comprises the steps of (i) providing in a reservoir particulate material comprising particles to be distributed in a target area, which reservoir is provided with exits, (ii) providing a gas displacer, (iii) generating with the gas displacer a forced gas flow in the blow direction, and iv) directing the particles from the exits in the forced gas flow. The invention further relates to a device for performing the method according to the invention. Further aspects of the invention relate to the use of the device for distributing particulate material, a gas flow modification device, the use of such modification device for modifying the gas flow in a device for distributing particulate material and a kit of parts comprising (a) the gas flow modification device and (b) a device for distributing particulate material.

Abstract: Efficient automated plant growth control and monitoring systems with an adjustable light source and a table for rotating a plant. Low voltage power with a community control system configured for growth of plants in low light conditions, such as indoors, underground, or during winter.

Abstract: A stump grinder has a grinding arm that durably mounts a rotatable grinding wheel by securing the drive shaft of a motor to the grinding wheel such that a pair of bearings within the motor support one side of the grinding wheel and by supporting the other side of the grinding wheel with a stub shaft received within a third bearing. The grinding arm is laterally offset on the frame of the stump grinder to have a swing angle that is not symmetrical relative to the width of the frame, but with the swing angle starting at one side of the frame and then traversing across substantially the entire width of the frame to improve the ability of the operator to see the grinding wheel. A single joystick is movable in orthogonal directions corresponding to desired up and down and side-to-side pivoting motions of the grinding arm. The joystick includes a depressible trigger for starting and stopping the operation of the grinding wheel.

Abstract: A disk saw felling head comprising a saw housing positioned between a disk saw and harvesting and bunching cylinders so as to provide visibility window laterally between a first mounting post and a second mounting post promoting visibility of a full width of a tree toward a cutting zone.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method which combines sensor inputs, control systems, field mapping, motor controls, and high speed and variable speed motor designs within an irrigation machine. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides systems which are capable of full torque operation, even at speeds less than the rated speed of the motor. According to further preferred embodiments, the present invention utilizes a combination of motor types including Switch Reluctance, DC Permanent Magnet and AC Permanent Magnet motors in combination with Variable Frequency Drives.

Abstract: An irrigation system for providing irrigation to a crop comprising a plurality of mobile support towers, a conduit, a plurality of drive motors, a plurality of sensors, and a control system. The conduit carries fluid and is supported by the mobile support towers. The conduit includes a valve which can be opened to allow fluid flow through the conduit and closed to prevent fluid flow through the conduit. The drive motors propel the mobile support towers. The sensors generate data regarding the amount of fluid used to irrigate the crop. The control system controls the operation of the valve and the drive motors and is configured to calculate a price of forecasted yield loss, calculate a cost of irrigation, and terminate irrigation if the cost of irrigation is greater than the price of the forecasted yield loss.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of controlling soil moisture, water accumulation and fertilizer distribution in land. Elevation location data for land areas are extracted from two or more pixels of a topographic image including topographic data. Each pixel represents a land area. Wetness indices for the land areas are determined from the elevation and location data, based on the slope between two or more defined areas of land and an upslope contributing area per unit contour length. At risk defined areas of land, e.g., those at risk of accumulating water are identified based on wetness indices. Water is transported from the at risk defined areas of land to another location. The transporting of water reduces the risk of accumulating water in the at risk defined areas of land and improves crop growth potential in those areas.

Abstract: A manifold for a hydroponic system comprises a main body, an inlet port, an outlet port, and an electrical conductivity probe. The main body defines a dosing chamber and comprises at least one dosing port in fluid communication with the dosing chamber. The at least one dosing port is configured to facilitate introduction of dosing fluid to the dosing chamber. The inlet port is coupled with the main body and is in fluid communication with the dosing chamber. The outlet port is coupled with the main body and is in fluid communication with the dosing chamber. The electrical conductivity probe is coupled with the main body and extends into the dosing chamber downstream of the at least one dosing port. The electrical conductivity probe is configured to detect an electrical conductivity of a hydroponic fluid contained in the dosing chamber. A hydroponic system and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus including a reservoir having a base defining a first portion of the reservoir and a cover defining a second portion of the reservoir. An upper opening is defined in the cover. A planting column with a hollow interior is positioned above the upper opening. At least one planting port is defined in the planting column. A conduit can pass through the hollow interior of the planting column, the conduit fluidly communicated with the reservoir. A fluid distributor is positioned atop the planting column, the fluid distributor in fluid communication with the conduit. Fluid is selectively circulated from the reservoir through the conduit in the planting column to the fluid distributor, where the fluid is redirected down the hollow interior of the planting column and back to the reservoir. A hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus including a reservoir positioned on a plurality of rollers.

Abstract: An agricultural system for generating food and fuel products includes an arrangement for supplying grain, wherein the agricultural system includes a hydroponics arrangement for receiving the supplied grain and for germinating and growing the supplied grain in a light-excluded environment in one or more hydroponics trays to generate plant growth material, and a harvesting arrangement for receiving the plant growth material and processing the plant growth material to generate corresponding livestock feed. The hydroponics arrangement includes a gaseous fumigation arrangement for gaseously fumigating the supplied grain during growing of the grain in the light-excluded environment. The gaseous fumigation arrangement is operable to employ ozone gas for fumigating the supplied grain to reduce growth of mould in the plant growth material.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS0292 and pepper line SMRE713-T156. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS0292 and pepper line SMRE713-T156 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS0292 and pepper line SMRE713-T156 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: New basil variety designated ‘Emma’ is described. ‘Emma’ is a basil variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLMK17 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLMK17, cells from soybean variety 5PLMK17, plants of soybean 5PLMK17, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLMK17. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLMK17 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLMK17, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLMK17, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLMK17. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLMK17 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PBWQ36 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PBWQ36, cells from soybean variety 5PBWQ36, plants of soybean 5PBWQ36, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PBWQ36. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PBWQ36 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PBWQ36, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PBWQ36, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PBWQ36. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PBWQ36 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLSB92 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLSB92, cells from soybean variety 5PLSB92, plants of soybean 5PLSB92, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLSB92. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLSB92 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLSB92, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLSB92, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLSB92. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLSB92 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSGM88 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSGM88, cells from soybean variety 5PSGM88, plants of soybean 5PSGM88, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSGM88. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSGM88 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSGM88, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSGM88, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSGM88. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSGM88 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PNZG27 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PNZG27, cells from soybean variety 5PNZG27, plants of soybean 5PNZG27, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PNZG27. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PNZG27 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PNZG27, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PNZG27, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PNZG27. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PNZG27 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 79162140 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 79162140, to the plants of soybean cultivar 79162140, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 79162140, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 79162140. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 79162140. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 79162140, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 79162140 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 69311428 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 69311428, to the plants of soybean cultivar 69311428, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 69311428, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 69311428. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 69311428. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 69311428, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 69311428 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 72151329 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 72151329, to the plants of soybean cultivar 72151329, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 72151329, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 72151329. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 72151329. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 72151329, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 72151329 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus is an apparatus for manufacturing a water absorption treatment material that is composed of a plurality of grains, and includes a granulation machine and a coating machine. The granulation machine granulates a granulation material and thereby forms a granule (core portion) that constitutes each of the grains The coating machine attaches a coating material that contains an adhesive material to a surface of the core portion formed by the granulation machine, and thereby forms a coating portion that covers the surface of the core portion. The granulation machine forms the core portion that has a through hole that extends through the core portion.

Abstract: A method of making an extruded granular absorbent is provided where the method includes providing an extruder and a starch-containing admixture, and pressurizing the starch containing admixture in the extruder under relatively high extrusion pressures to extrude the pressurized starch-containing admixture from the extruder, and producing a water absorbent and oil absorbent extrudate. The present invention further provides that the extruded granular absorbent may be combined with a non-extruded granular material with relatively high inert or cellulose content where there may be a greater proportion of extruded granular absorbent, and the extruded granular absorbent and non-extruded granular material agglutinate into a clump when wetted with water or urine.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pet carrier for transporting a pet in a vehicle. The pet carrier includes a housing comprising a back wall, a front wall opposite the back wall, a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a top wall, a bottom wall opposite the top wall, and a door formed in at least one of the first side wall and the second side wall. At least one dimension of the housing is adjustable. The pet carrier also includes a wall reinforcement system. The wall reinforcement system includes at least one front reinforcement strap, coupled to and extending across the front wall, and side reinforcement straps each, coupled to and extending across corresponding ones of the first side wall and the second side wall. The at least one front reinforcement strap is coupled to the side reinforcement straps.

Abstract: A system for milking multiple bovines simultaneously is disclosed herein. The system includes a rotary-platform, a platform-drive, a plurality of enclosures, and a plurality of automatic milking-machines. The rotary-platform is round, having a platform-center and a platform-edge. The platform-drive is able to rotate the rotary platform about the platform-center. The plurality of enclosures is affixed to and rest upon the rotary-platform and are arrayed radially around the platform-center near the platform-edge. Each of the plurality of enclosures has an entry on the side of the enclosure nearest to the platform-edge. Each of the plurality of enclosures are structured to contain a cow and may be accessed by a cow voluntarily at any time when the system is incorporated into a milking barn. The plurality of milking-machines corresponds to the enclosures, such that one milking-machine is next to each enclosure to milk a cow residing in the enclosure.

Abstract: A hog or swine feeder includes one or more stations for serving a single hog at a time. Each station includes a bowl, with a feed dispenser above the bowl, and a water dispenser below the feed dispenser. The feed and the water dispensers are actuated by the hog on demand. A hopper in the feeder supplies dry feed to the feed dispenser. The hog can select dry feed, wet feed, or drinking water, as needed.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a system for hydrating a dog during a walk or a jog, including a hand-held rehydrating liquid reservoir, a tube for feeding the rehydrating liquid to a dog collar, and a dog collar that presents the rehydrating liquid in proximity of a dog's mouth. The liquid transport arm may be one quarter or one half elliptical in shape. The liquid transport arm may include mouthpiece which may be a flavored treat, wherein the flavored treat may include holes allowing the rehydrating liquid to pass therethrough for presentment to the dog's mouth.

Abstract: A method and drinking apparatus provide fresh water to a living entity confined into a restricted environment, includes a first element having opposite ends. A second element defines a capacity provided with first and second openings. The first opening is at an upper part of the second element. The first and second elements are secured at opposite ends. A third element has an upper first opening and a second opening. The third element is secured to opposite ends of the first element. Tubing has one end fluidly communicating with the second opening of the second element and an opposite end fluidly communicates with the second opening of the third element. The third element is higher than the second element so water poured in the third element flows by gravity within the second element. The first element is sufficiently rigid to prevent deformation by the fresh water.