Abstract: A drip irrigation device for a flower pot is provided with a main member including a central aperture, porous top and bottom layers around the central aperture, an intermediate layer around the central aperture and sandwiched between the top and bottom layers, and a slit extending from the central aperture to an edge of the main member and cutting through the intermediate layer and the top and bottom layers; and a base including at least one curved member, a central hole, a plurality of first compartments in an outer portion of each curved member, a plurality of holes through a bottom of each first compartment, a second compartment in an inner portion of each curved member, a drip hole through a bottom of each second compartment, and a plurality of spaced legs extending downward from a bottom of the base.

Abstract: The tray (10) of the present invention is for use in hydroponics. The tray has a first end and a second end having a longitudinal axis defined therebetween. An inlet (20) is provided at the first end for receiving nutrient and an outlet (30) is provided at the second end for draining nutrient solution. A levee system comprising paddle assemblies (40) extending orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the tray is disposed between the first end and second end of the tray. The paddle assemblies are adapted to partition the tray to define compartments and to impede the downstream flow of nutrient solution from the first end to the second end. The paddle assemblies are adjustable so as regulate depth of nutrient solution in each compartment to enable optimal irrigation of the plants cultivated in each compartment. To complete a hydroponic system, the tray of the present invention connects to at least one reservoir for holding nutrient solution.

Abstract: System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium.

Abstract: Methods for conveying soybean rust (SBR) resistance into non-resistant soybean germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include introgressing SBR resistance into a non-resistant soybean using one or more nucleic acid markers for marker-assisted breeding among soybean lines to be used in a soybean breeding program, wherein the markers are linked to and/or associated with SBR resistance. Also provided are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with resistance to SBR; soybean plants, seeds, and tissue cultures produced by any of the disclosed methods; seed produced by the disclosed soybean plants; and compositions including amplification primer pairs capable of initiating DNA polymerization by a DNA polymerase on soybean nucleic acid templates to generate soybean marker amplicons.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068376. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068376. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068376 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068376 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072276. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072276. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072276 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072276 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072275. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072275. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072275 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072275 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 85061635 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85061635, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85061635, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85061635, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85061635. 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 85061635. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85061635, 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 85061635 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP055 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP055, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP055, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP055, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP055 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP055, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP055, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel hybrid pumpkin plant, designated HMX2738 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of pumpkin hybrid HMX2738, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin HMX2738, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin HMX2738 with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: A novel hybrid pumpkin plant, designated HMX2795 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of pumpkin hybrid HMX2795, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin HMX2795, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin HMX2795 with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated M-210 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar M-210, to the plants of rice M-210 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar M-210 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to rice cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-210, to methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-210 and to the rice plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar M-210 with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W080255B1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W080255B1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W080255B1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W080255B1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W080255B1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W080255B1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W070303B1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W070303B1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W070303B1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W070303B1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W070303B1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W070303B1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W080656G3, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W080656G3, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W080656G3 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W080656G3 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W080656G3 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W080656G3 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 70750312. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 70750312, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 70750312 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 70750312.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IJ7877, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IJ7877 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IJ7877, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IJ7877, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2DWW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2DWW with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DWW 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 PH2DWW or a locus conversion of PH2DWW with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2S9S and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2S9S with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2S9S 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 PH2S9S or a locus conversion of PH2S9S with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PGDV09 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PGDV09, cells from soybean variety 5PGDV09, plants of soybean 5PGDV09, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PGDV09. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PGDV09 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PGDV09, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PGDV09, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PGDV09. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PGDV09 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PTAN97 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PTAN97, cells from soybean variety 5PTAN97, plants of soybean 5PTAN97, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PTAN97. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PTAN97 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PTAN97, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PTAN97, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PTAN97. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PTAN97 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072280. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072280. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072280 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072280 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072279. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072279. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072279 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072279 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068381. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068381. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068381 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068381 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 85161422 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85161422, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85161422, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85161422, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85161422. 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 85161422. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85161422, 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 85161422 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated 412A122. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety 412A122. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety 412A122 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety 412A122 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated 412W204. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety 412W204. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety 412W204 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety 412W204 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A petunia-calibrachoa plant designated SAKPXC025 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC025, the plants of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC025, to plant parts of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC025, and methods for producing a plant produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC025 with itself or with another variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC025, methods for producing other lines or plant parts derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC025, and the plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC025 with another variety.

Abstract: A cat litter box has an open top enclosure provided with a bottom and sidewalls extending upward to form the enclosure. A lid with a central aperture configured to permit ingress and egress of a cat is provided to rest on the open top enclosure. The surface of the lid from the central aperture toward the perimeter is provided with a plurality of apertures to form a grated surface on the lid.

Abstract: A tipping livestock handling apparatus is provided which includes a support frame positioned on the ground. A squeeze chute or other type of animal handling chute is positioned on the chute frame. The chute is pivotally secured to the support frame and is pivoted between an upright position and a horizontally disposed position by way of hydraulic cylinders so that the legs and feet of the animal in the chute are accessible for treatment.

Abstract: A water dispenser including a body and a water outlet mechanism, the body includes a base and a supply pipe inside of the body, multiple mounting grooves set on the side of the base; the water outlet mechanism arranged on the base, including a diversion component including a diversion pipe and a diversion valve installed in a pipeline of the diversion pipe; an end of the diversion pipe is connected to the supply pipes, the other end of the diversion pipe extending into the mounting groove; a linkage component, an inner end of that connected to the valve, an outer end of that extending into the mounting groove; when the outer end of the linkage component suffers an inward force, making the valve move to conduct the water inlet chamber and the diversion chamber; and a resetting component that connects the base and the linkage component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for permanently detecting the gastric pressure, the gastric temperature, the gastric motility and the movement of a livestock animal, in particular a ruminant, comprising a, for example, bolus-shaped body (14), said body (14) comprising the following components: a pressure sensor (9), a telemetric device (9) for transmitting measuring values, and a gas-tight interior space (12), wherein a wall of the gas-tight interior space (12) comprises in some regions an elastic material which is deformable by the gastric pressure of a livestock animal, and wherein the pressure sensor (9) is designed to detect the pressure in the gas-tight interior space (12). According to the invention, said device is designed such that it permanently remains in the stomach of the livestock animal when it is applied to the livestock animal.

Abstract: The Compact Expandable Countertop Pet Grooming and Washing Station (the Station) is a combination grooming platform and washing platform that is contained within a folding box and designed to be used on a typical household bathroom countertop, on top of a bathroom wash-basin, or any other flat surface near a water source and drain. The Station is contained within a rectangular box whose sides, from the closed position, open in a sequence to expose a surface for a pet to stand upon to be groomed, and further opened, creating splash panels while exposing a porous platform. The porous washing platform sits atop a sloped-floor surface that funnels water to a water spout/outlet at the back of the station. A removable drawer serves as hair capture compartment for use with the grooming platform, and as a storage compartment for the Station accessories.

Abstract: A combination animal harness and attachable garment includes a harness, a first set of one or more fasteners affixed to the harness, a cape or other garment, and a second set of one or more fasteners affixed to the cape, such that, when the cape is placed atop the harness, the garment is releasably attached to the garment by engaging the first set of fasteners with the second set of fasteners. An attachable headwear and collar, and combination collar, headwear, harness, and body wear are also provided.

Abstract: A multi-layered animal garment is configured to aid shedding of fur from an animal. The garment includes a fur agitation layer comprising a plurality of fur agitation features to facilitate the shedding as the fur agitation layer moves relative to the fur and a mesh layer configured to retain fur pieces shed from the fur. Each layer includes at least one leg band configured to be attached to a leg of the animal. The fur agitation layer and the mesh layer are elastically connected to each other. The leg band of the fur agitation layer and the leg band of the mesh layer cause the fur agitation layer and the mesh layer to move in relation to each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a configurable cat toy transformable between two different positions to provide different forms of the toy, including a first member, a second member being identical to the first member, a hingable connection operably connecting the first member and the second member in a first position, wherein the first member and second member are transformably rotatable relative to each other about the hingable connection, into a second position, and wherein, in the first position, the toy in a shape of letter A, and wherein, in the second position the toy is a sloped structure.

Abstract: An edible pet chew has an initially malleable sheet of a hardened chewable material dimensioned large enough and thin enough to be initially malleable for flexing, folding or rolling into a final shape. The sheet is shaped into a final shape by flexing, folding or rolling and then hardened.

Abstract: Ergonomic protective cone collars for pets, their use, and positioning are disclosed. Such cone-collars may be made of two main sections, a cone-like-structure and an integral-collar that may be attached to a base of the cone-like-structure. The integral-collar may be collar like, intended to be worn and fastened around a neck of the animal. The cone-like-structure may be made from a plurality of radially-oriented-tapered-pockets, that due to their fill and/or material of construction may be semi-rigid, imparting a degree of inherent stiffness, flexibility, and/or elasticity. The plurality of radially-oriented-tapered-pockets may be of different lengths such that the cone-like-structure has an overall scalloped shape which may provide for several benefits, such as proper coverage proximate to the animal's mouth region and less visually obscuring material at the sides of the animal's head. A cone-collar may be positioned properly on the animal via removable attachment to a harness worn by the animal.

Abstract: A collar-mounted location sensor and stimulation unit includes a body. Quick-mount retention clips extend from the body superior and inferior lateral edges, bend in a 90 degree angle towards the center, and extend toward each other for a short distance before terminating. A flexible collar is pinched between the quick-mount clips, then released to expand within the space between retention clips and the ends of the body. A generally planar stimulation unit and impedance-based fur detector in combination protect the animal from harmful stimulation. At least one sensory stimulator is configured to provide at least one of auditory, kinesthetic, and visual stimulation responsive to an output of a location sensor. An electrode cover in a first disabling position electrically isolates the plurality of stimulation electrodes from animal, and in a second enabling position permits electrical engagement between the plurality of stimulation electrodes and a fur of the animal.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatuses and methods useful for providing a visual indication to the rider of a horse of one or more inputs, such as the pitch of the head of a horse. The apparatuses and methods are useful in connection with the sport of dressage. The rider can be notified of a position or orientation of the horse's head, of rein tension, of the rider's body position or orientation, of a current location within a course or routine, of a warning, or of other information. The visual indication can be in the form of an illuminated light source.

Abstract: An apparatus and system is disclosed for facilitating an angler in placing fish into a weigh-in bag from a boat's live well. The apparatus includes a post for inserting into a seat post receiver of a boat, and has a hook on its top for receiving handles of a weigh-in bag. The apparatus also preferably includes a fill tube connected to the pumping system of a boat's live well plumbing system. The apparatus holds and fills the bag in a position and location convenient to allow an angler to use both hands to retrieve a fish from a live well and then insert the fish into the bag.

Abstract: An agricultural unit includes a tank system that is adapted to provide a combined aquatic environment for raising aquatic animals in aquaculture and for cultivating plants in hydroponic culture and an electrochemical device. The tank system releases excretions of the aquatic animals directly into the aquatic environment so as to produce nutrients for the plants while the electrochemical device is operable in an electrolysis mode to produce hydrogen and oxygen while consuming electrical energy provided by a source of electrical energy and is further operable in a fuel cell mode to produce electrical energy and heat by oxidizing the produced hydrogen. The electrochemical device is operatively coupled to the tank system so as to transfer at least part of the produced heat and the produced oxygen to the aquatic environment.

Abstract: The disclosed fish luring device includes a transparent container having an opening at a top and a bottom section, an illumination assembly, a plurality of screened caps for covering at least one opening of transparent container and a bait adapted to attract towards the illumination assembly. Further, the illumination assembly is configured to provide a green spectrum for the screening of the bait inside the transparent container.

Abstract: Fishing device, such as a lure (1), in which there is a body (2), to the front end of which are attached means (3) for attaching a line (4) and at the rear end of which are winglets (11, 12) that rotate due to the force of the water flow. The winglets (11, 12) are mounted eccentrically on bearings on an essentially wire-like axle (9) to rotate in opposite directions and/or at different speeds. The winglets (11, 12) are essentially triangular, the bearing point being essentially at, or in the immediate vicinity of one point of the triangle.

Abstract: A spinning reel configured such that when a rotor rotates in a line-winding direction, the attitude of a bail arm is switched from a line-releasing attitude to a line-winding attitude. The spinning reel includes a reel body and a bail reversing mechanism. The bail reversing mechanism includes an engagement member and a switching member. The reel body has an accommodation recess for accommodating at least a portion of the switching member. The engagement member engages the bail arm. The switching member is disposed on the reel body. The switching member switches the attitude of the bail arm via the engagement member by contact with the engagement member.

Abstract: A gear shifting device of a drum fishing reel includes first and second gears having first and second through holes respectively, and a gear shaft extending through the first and second through holes and having two through grooves. A shifting rod is provided with two elongated holes and axially moveably inserted into a shaft hole of the gear shaft. A key is inserted through the through grooves and the elongated holes and abutted with a spring disposed inside the shifting rod. When the key is inserted into the first through hole or the second through hole, the first gear or the second gear is rotatably driven by the gear shaft. As such, the key can be positioned positively, the speed changing motion acts smoothly, and the gear shifting device can be easily assembled with stable quality.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel having a level winding mechanism includes a first main body that rotatably supports one end of a spool and rotates the spool, a second main body including a gear that rotates in conjunction with rotation of the spool, a worm shaft that has the gear attached thereto and rotates together with the gear, a level wind pipe through which the worm shaft passes, and a level winder. The level wind pipe has an outer diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the gear. The second main body includes a gear housing portion for housing the gear. The gear housing portion has an opening that is larger than the gear to allow the level wind pipe to enter the opening. The dual-bearing reel also has a gap filling portion that fills a gap between the level wind pipe and an inner wall surface of the opening.

Abstract: A marine containment device is disclosed for containing a marine species. The marine containment device comprises a container defining an interior chamber. An aperture is in the container for inputting and outputting the marine species relative to the interior chamber. A closure door closes the aperture. A hinge pivotably couples the closure door with the container. A first flotation body is coupled to the first side wall and a second flotation body is coupled to the second side wall for providing a positive buoyancy while holding a portion of the body of water and marine species within the chamber when the container defines a horizontal position within the body of water. The rear end defines a linear plane for positioning on the surface and maintaining the container in a vertical position while holding a portion of the body of water and marine species within the chamber.

Abstract: A fishing line indication device includes a pair of identically shaped body sections that are secured together along a top end by a connector. The body sections include front ends and bottom ends that are selectively engaged to receive a fishing line. A plurality of markings are positioned along the outside surfaces of the first and second body sections. The front ends have a curvilinear shape and the bottom ends have a round shape. The round and curvilinear shapes rotate the first and second body sections along a fishing pole to which the fishing line is attached.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting and signaling a disturbance of fishing gear while ice fishing may include an elongated base for positioning above an ice fishing hole, with a channel having opposing sides being located on the base for receiving a portion of the bobber, and a disturbance detecting assembly for detecting a disturbance of the fishing gear when a fish engages with the fishing gear. The detecting assembly may comprise a movable flap for releasably holding the portion of the bobber in the channel, and a detection switch in communication with the flap such that movement of the flap in at least one direction causes the detection switch to be actuated. The apparatus may also include an alerting assembly for signaling that the disturbance detecting assembly has detected a disturbance of the fishing gear.