Abstract: Metering device for an agricultural implement are present for applying a field input, for example, pneumatically delivered granular product including seed or fertilizer or sprayed liquid product including fertilizer and the like, to an agricultural field. In the applying of the field input, the rate of application of the dispensers of one section of the implement can be collectively varied in relation to the rate of application of the dispensers of a different section of the implement frame.

Abstract: A robotic vehicle may include one or more functional components configured to execute a lawn care function, a sensor network comprising one or more sensors configured to detect conditions proximate to the robotic vehicle, a positioning module configured to determine robotic vehicle position while the robotic vehicle traverses a parcel, and a boundary management module configured to enable the robotic vehicle to be operated within a bounded area. The bounded area may include a variable boundary, and the boundary management module may be configured to receive instructions from an operator to adjust the variable boundary.

Abstract: A knife head drive assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester including a knife head assembly for attachment to a forward end of the header. A first pivot arm and a second pivot arm are carried by the knife head assembly and are pivotably connected by a linkage. A rotating crank is operatively connected to and extending substantially transverse to the knife head assembly for engagement with a drive. A reciprocating shaft is connected to the rotating crank and either of the pivot arms or the linkage. Operation of the knife head drive assembly results in substantially linear, opposed oscillating motion of cutter bars carried by the knife head assembly.

Abstract: A trimmer head housing having a first part and a second part. The first and second housing parts are configured to be changed between: a) a first state wherein the first and second housing parts are separated from each other; and b) a second state wherein the housing parts are operatively connected to be movable together around an operating axis. The operatively connected housing parts are configured to support at least one cutting component that is configured to effect cutting as the operatively connected housing parts are turned around the operating axis. The trimmer head housing has interacting parts cooperating between the first and second housing parts and configured to allow the first and second housing parts to be operatively connected with the first and second housing parts in only a single angular relationship with respect to the operating axis.

Abstract: A combine including an engine for propelling the combine, a feeder housing for receiving cut crop, a separating system for threshing the cut crop to produce grain and residue, a residue chopper for chopping the residue, and a controller. The controller is configured to estimate risk factors that correlate to a risk of fire in the engine due to airborne particles created by at least one of the cut crop, the separating system or the residue chopper, estimate a fire risk based on the risk factors, and implement corrective action based on the estimated fire risk.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle includes a chassis and a header. The header includes a cutter bar and a cutter bar feedback control system. The cutter bar is moveably connected to the header and has a first knife and a second knife. The cutter bar feedback control system is coupled to the cutter bar and is configured for selectively controlling a speed of the second knife. The cutter bar feedback control system includes a continuously variable transmission that is operably coupled to the second knife, a first sensor operably coupled to the first knife, a second sensor operably coupled to the second knife, and a controller in communication with the continuously variable transmission, the first sensor, and the second sensor. The controller is configured for controlling the continuously variable transmission to control the speed of the second knife such that the first knife and second knife synchronously reciprocate in opposing directions.

Abstract: The agricultural harvester comprises a header. The header includes a frame, a control shaft connected to the frame, a flex arm, a linkage assembly and a cutter bar connected to the flex arm. The linkage assembly is movable between a first position and a second position. The linkage assembly includes a first end pivotably connected to the control shaft and a second end connected to the flex arm.

Abstract: A header for a harvester includes: a header frame; one or more harvesting elements carried by the header frame; a lift arm coupled to the header frame and configured to displace the header frame vertically relative to the ground; and a lift assembly displaceably coupling the header frame to the lift arm, the lift assembly being configured to displace the header frame vertically further than and/or independently of the lift arm.

Abstract: A roller support for draper belt supporting rollers of a harvester header may include a base, a first post extending from the base in a direction to support a first roller, a second post extending from the base in the direction to support a second roller, an arm extending from the base in the direction between the first post and the second post and a wear structure supported by and immovable relative to the arm. The wear structure may have a wear surface facing downwardly.

Abstract: A draper header for a combine, the draper header including an attachment frame adapted for attachment to the combine. A harvesting assembly includes a plurality of sections and a plurality of belts operable to feed crop material into the combine. The draper header is operable in a first mode that allows the plurality of sections to float relative to the attachment frame for ground following during harvesting, and in a second mode in which the attachment frame is raised to lift and support the harvesting assembly to be spaced above the ground. A hydraulic leveling system includes at least one leveling actuator. A valve is operable in response to the movement of the draper header into the second mode to direct pressurized hydraulic fluid into the at least one leveling actuator to automatically level the plurality of sections of the harvesting assembly when in the second mode.

Abstract: A harvester may include a chassis, a first separation frame movably supported by the chassis and upon which crop material is deposited, a second separation frame movably supported by the chassis and upon which the crop material is deposited; a reciprocating drive operably coupled to the separation frame to reciprocate the separation frame and an adjustable link operably coupled between the separation frame and the chassis. The adjustable link facilitates adjustment of an orientation of the first separation frame independent of an orientation of the second separation frame without altering a reciprocation stroke distance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tine support (10) for a crop collecting device for connecting at least two tines (12) to a shaft (50), one tine (12, 32) having a securing region (18). The invention is characterized in that the tine support (10, 30) comprises at least two support elements (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) on which the securing region (18) of at least one tine (12, 32) can be secured. Furthermore, the support element (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) has a connection region (24) via which a rotationally fixed connection to the shaft (50) can be produced, and the tine support (10, 30) has a clamping element (26, 38) which clamps the support elements (14A, 14B, 34A, 34B) in a removable manner with respect to the shaft (50).

Abstract: An agricultural baler for producing rectangular bales, having a reciprocating plunger moving back and forth in the enclosure formed by walls, thereby compressing crop material and forming rectangular bales, and further including at least one actuator for adapting the cross-section of the enclosure depending on the required pressure that needs to be exerted on the advancing bale. Actuators can apply their force on the sidewalls along transversal support beams or brackets forming the ‘density belt’. The baling chamber is provided with one or more friction or moisture sensors which are placed at the location or in the immediate vicinity of one or more side wall reinforcements.

Abstract: A baler having a frame, a feed system coupled to the frame, and a compression assembly in operable communication with the feed system. Where the compression assembly includes a baling chamber, a gearbox having an output shaft, and a crank arm defining a first mounting point and a second mounting point spaced a distance from the first mounting point, where the first mounting point of the crank arm is coupled to and rotatable with the output shaft of the gearbox. The compression assembly also includes a plunger positioned within and reciprocally movable with respect to the baling chamber, where the plunger defines a third mounting point thereon, and where the distance between the second mounting point and the third mounting point is variable during a baling process.

Abstract: A detection arrangement for detecting a state of wear of a chopping assembly comprises at least one magnet arrangement which includes a magnetic excitation arrangement and a flux-conducting device magnetically coupled thereto. The magnet arrangement provides a pole arrangement which forms at least one magnetic pole for outwardly conducting magnetic flux. At least one portion of the chopping blades moves past the pole arrangement during a rotation of the cutting cylinder, and forms an air gap arrangement including at least one air gap with respect to the pole arrangement and, as a result, at least one magnetic circuit excited by the excitation arrangement is closed via the chopping blade. At least one portion of the magnetic flux generated by the magnetic excitation arrangement is longitudinally guided in the chopping blade at least across one longitudinal portion of the chopping blade.

Abstract: A light-emitting apparatus of a cultivation system includes a first light source array and a second light source array adjacent to the first light source array. The first light source array includes first light sources and second light sources. The first and second light sources are arranged in a specific pattern in a predetermined direction. The second light source array includes first light sources and second light sources. The first and second light sources of the second light source array are arranged in the specific pattern in the predetermined direction such that an arrangement of colors of the first and second light sources in the second light source array is shifted from an arrangement of colors of the first and second light sources in the first light source array.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydroculture pot that can store an optimum amount of water at which a water level is appropriate for a depth of roots. A soil culture pot, having a supply and drainage hole that enables supplying and draining of water in a bottom portion, is used and a partitioning wall, vertically partitioning an interior of the pot main body in a watertight manner to store an optimum amount of water at which a water level is appropriate for a depth of roots of a spider plant, is disposed at an inner circumferential surface of a pot main body. An interior of the pot main body is filled with hydroculture soil and the optimum amount of water is stored in the pot main body so that the water level appropriate for the depth of roots of spider plant planted in the pot main body is a maximum level.

Abstract: The plant cultivation device includes a frame having four columns, cultivation beds a raising/lowering member, and a cultivation spaces. The cultivation beds are positioned one above the other and each is supported by the affixing claws of the frame. The raising/lowering member has an arm for engaging the cultivation beds and drives vertically between adjacent cultivation beds. The cultivation spaces each formed between vertically adjacent cultivation beds. The affixing claws are fixed to the framed storable in the columns and are driven between a supporting position and a non-supporting position. The arm is fixed to the raising/lowering member storable in the raising/lowering member, and is driven between an engaging position and a non-engaging position.

Abstract: A temperature control system includes a shell including an enclosed area, one or more carts moving on a track within the enclosed area, an air supplier within the enclosed area, one or more vents connected to the air supplier and configured to output air within the enclosed area, and a controller. The controller includes one or more processors, one or more memory modules, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the controller to: identify a plant on the one or more carts, determine a temperature recipe for the identified plant, and control a temperature of the air output from the one or more vents based on the temperature recipe for the identified plant.

Abstract: A raised-bed planter structure includes a plurality of elongated, horizontally extending bed panels secured to elongated, vertically extending joint members to form a close sided structure open at a top and bottom. Each bed panel includes elongated planar edge flanges joined by a longitudinally extending arched center section. The bed panels are constructed from a fiber reinforced resin and formed using a pultrusion process. The bed panels are secured to the joint members by fasteners which extend through ends of the edge flanges. The assembled planter bed structure is positioned at a desired location in a landscape and filled with soil to receive and support plant life.

Abstract: A plant edging is disclosed herein that has an inner side and an outer side and includes a sidewall having a top end and a bottom end with the bottom end configured to engage soil, a head connected to the top end of the sidewall, and a rib connected to and extending away from the outer side near the bottom end of the sidewall. The plant edging is arranged to substantially seal an opening in a landscaping barrier film, and to define a partial enclosure that inhibits ingrowth of invasive weeds.

Abstract: An improved pivot controller is described that solves existing deficiencies in pivot controllers. Specifically, a pivot controller that can interface with either a hot or neutral safety, detect failed contactors and relays, and verify the safety control circuit is described. The described improved pivot controller permits easier installation, safer operation, and faster diagnostics than existing pivot controllers.

Abstract: A plant cultivation device includes a first plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a transfer direction from the fluid passage member and a second plate portion formed in a plate shape extending in a direction opposite to the transfer direction from the fluid passage member. When the distance between the two neighboring fluid passage members becomes large, the second plate portion provided on the preceding fluid passage member and the first plate portion provided on the following fluid passage member are separated from each other with respect to the transfer direction. The plant cultivation device saves space particularly in an early raising stage of the leaves, keeping protection of the cultivated leaves not to be drooped down.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct tolerant plants or identify and counter-select susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Charcoal Rot Drought Complex that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided is a pretreatment method for directly seeding an in vitro microtuber in an open field including: sterilizing a washed in vitro microtuber with chlorine dioxide and drying the sterilized in vitro microtuber; irradiating the dried in vitro microtuber with light and greening the dried in vitro microtuber; putting the greened in vitro microtuber in a storage container and storing the greened in vitro microtuber in a temperature range of 2 to 4° C.; and germinating the in vitro microtuber. The in vitro microtuber can quickly adapt to environment when directly seeded on a field, an early-stage management of the in vitro microtuber is facilitated, and physiological functions thereof such as vitamin synthesis is activated.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated SNR-0003, the plants and seeds and plant parts of wheat variety SNR-0003, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety SNR-0003 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety SNR-0003 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety SNR-0003. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety SNR-0003 and wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated SM27279760 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety SM27279760, cells from soybean variety SM27279760, plants of soybean SM27279760, and plant parts of soybean variety SM27279760. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety SM27279760 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety SM27279760, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety SM27279760, and methods of characterizing soybean variety SM27279760. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety SM27279760 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 87161804 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 87161804, to the plants of soybean cultivar 87161804, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 87161804, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 87161804. 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 87161804. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87161804, 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 87161804 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH473G and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH473G with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH473G through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH473G or a locus conversion of PH473G with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 36364973. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 36364973, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 36364973 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 36364973.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PYVU85 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PYVU85, cells from soybean variety 5PYVU85, plants of soybean 5PYVU85, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PYVU85. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PYVU85 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PYVU85, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PYVU85, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PYVU85. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PYVU85 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PUBF54 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PUBF54, cells from soybean variety 5PUBF54, plants of soybean 5PUBF54, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PUBF54. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PUBF54 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PUBF54, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PUBF54, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PUBF54. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PUBF54 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 76061334 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 76061334, to the plants of soybean cultivar 76061334, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 76061334, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 76061334. 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 76061334. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 76061334, 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 76061334 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068219. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068219. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068219 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068219 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067741. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067741. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067741 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067741 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80181322 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80181322, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80181322, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80181322, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80181322. 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 80181322. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80181322, 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 80181322 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86112649 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86112649, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86112649, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86112649, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86112649. 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 86112649. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86112649, 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 86112649 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82440038 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82440038, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82440038, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82440038, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82440038. 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 82440038. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82440038, 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 82440038 with another soybean cultivar.

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

Abstract: A generally hollow plastic molded pen front provides multiple operating positions of the door having sets of interdigitating hinge knuckles on the door and door jamb on both the left and right side. The door also may be swung in or out, and one or more stops can be provided for any of four configurations—left hinged swing in; left hinged swing out; right hinged swing in; right hinged swing out. With the stops removed, the door may be swung both in and out. In one embodiment a J-shaped latching rod secures both the upper and lower portions of the door when latched and a J-shaped hinge rod cooperates on the other side and can use some of the same holes as the latching rod. In another embodiment, a pivoting handle works to secure the door in a catch channel for all six configurations. Other integrated features provide a choice of feed opening sizes and a guard that minimizes feed and water contamination.

Abstract: A livestock living quarter for a transport trailer, such as a livestock trailer, provides livestock stalls and mangers inside the trailer. The living quarter includes at least one stall for a livestock animal, the stall defined by a chest wall, an interior wall, and a front wall set parallel to the interior wall. A second stall may be provided, with the interior wall of the first stall providing a divider wall between the first and second stalls, and acting as a front wall of the second stall. The stall divider may be pivotable to allow for entry of a livestock animal into the stall. A manger is disposed in front of the stall for storage of feed that is accessible to the livestock animal in the stall. Optionally, a water trough is accessible at the manger, and other spaces may provide living quarters or facilities for an operator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting agricultural manure in a confined animal feeding operation includes a separator which receives heavy manure removing particulate from suspension to produce light manure. Heavy manure is collected to a volume of heavy manure sufficient to substantially fill the first tank. Within the first tank, particulate migrates, due to the influence of gravity to form a layer containing manure comprising a lesser density of particulate than is present in the volume of heavy manure. Additional heavy manure buoys the layer such that the upper surface exceeds a height of a weir. The weir is situated in a channel communicating between the first tank and a second tank configured to receive light manure from the separator.

Abstract: A waste collection apparatus having an absorbent pad having opposing outermost layers, comprising a permeable layer and an opposing substantially leak proof layer; the absorbent pad comprising at least one innermost layer of waste absorbing material sandwiched and completely enclosed between the opposing outermost layers and completely filling a volume therebetween extending to the outer peripheral border, which has an interior passageway, a draw tape therein, and a plurality of outside cut off corners having adjacent interior passageway openings; the draw tape having a length greater than that of the outer peripheral border; the draw tape routed through the adjacent interior passageway openings exposing the draw tape at the outside cut off corners; the waste collection apparatus forming a bag, when the draw tape is pulled taut.

Abstract: The testing chamber for laboratory animals includes multiple testing points to provide multiple tests and testing zones within the same chamber. The testing chamber for laboratory animals provides for study, testing and assessment of cognitive and motor skills of laboratory test subjects, such as mice, rats and the like. The multiple tests performed within the testing chamber may be used for an overall characterization of the neurobehavioral activities of the test animals. The testing chamber for laboratory animals includes a housing divided into first and second zones. A beam for balance beam-style travel from the first zone to the second zone is provided. A volume of water may be contained in the first zone, and the second zone may contain platforms and ramps for the laboratory animal to travel over. A passage from the first zone to the second zone may be further provided.

Abstract: The pet feeder includes a casing having an opening, a tray unit housed in the casing having a number of trays, a refrigerating unit inside the casing enclosing the tray unit so that all trays except one tray exposed by the opening are covered, a temperature control unit housed in the casing and connected to the refrigerating unit and the one tray exposed by the opening, and a driving unit connected to the temperature control unit and driving the tray unit to spin. Through the refrigerating unit and the temperature control unit, the trays are refrigerated whereas the one tray exposed is heated so that the pet may enjoy a warm meal. The driving unit automatically turns the tray unit so that one tray is exposed to feed the pet at scheduled times. The feeds remain fresh and the amount of feeds for each meal is also appropriately controlled.

Abstract: A head of an animal grooming brush has a manually retractable comb with a handle, a head with a movable lamellar comb, a controller for movement thereof and a device for setting the comb. The comb can be replaced without removing the head and without resorting to tools, the transverse setting thereof can be set in a plurality of positions. The comb is connected, in a removable manner and by transverse sliding, to a cradle connected to a connecting rod and a lever which, supporting a control button, is rigidly connected to lateral cylindrical pawls used for hingedly connecting the connecting rod to the head and engaging with positioning notches arranged in the head, placing the comb in a plurality of longitudinal positions, while allowing movement in a plurality of positions, including a maintenance position allowing the comb to be removed from the cradle for replacement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically locating an animal by means of radio waves and a plurality of nodes (1, 2, 3), wherein the animal is located on a ground (5) and is equipped with a node (1) of the radio locating system to be located and with one or more acceleration sensors. By evaluating the measurement results of the acceleration sensors, a conclusion is drawn about which activity the animal is presently performing and at which height above the ground (5) the node (1) is located. The calculation of the position of the node (1) to be located from the measurement results of the radio locating system is influenced by the assumption of said height as a constraint.

Abstract: A steel structure cage for marine crustacean aquaculture and integration thereof into a vertical fish-crustacean aquaculture system are disclosed. The steel structure cage includes a steel frame, top, side and bottom net systems, a ballast tank system, and steel grooves. The steel frame includes internal and external steel frames. The steel grooves are fixed on upper and lower ends of the internal steel frame. Edges of the top and bottom net systems are respectively fixed into the corresponding steel grooves. The side net is welded on the internal steel frame. The ballast tank system is arranged between the internal and external steel frames. A HDPE cage is moored to the steel structure cage to form a vertical aquaculture system. Whereby, an ideal culturing environment for marine crustaceans is given and the objective of vertical aquaculture “culturing fish at top water layers and culturing prawns (crabs or cowries) at bottom water layers” can be fulfilled.

Abstract: Monitoring systems and methods for tracking movement of one or more animals in an enclosure, such as a fish tank, include introducing various stimuli, such as food, light, and auditory stimuli, and tracking the movement of the animals in response to these stimuli. Movement patterns of the animals can be determined and analyzed from data obtain from cameras that record images/videos of the relevant portions of the enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of and a system for growing, maintaining, and/or harvesting living organisms such as plants and/or animals by controlling their physiology and lifetime according to sidereal time, preferably yet not necessarily in phase with sidereal time.