Abstract: An implement includes a mechanical coupling component configured to removably couple the implement to a support machine, a hydraulic fluid supply line configured to receive a supply flow of hydraulic fluid under pressure from a hydraulic system associated with the support machine, and a hydraulically-powered component configured to be actuated using the hydraulic fluid. The implement also includes a hydraulic fluid recovery system comprising a hydraulic fluid return line configured to fluidically couple to the hydraulic system associated with the support machine and provide a return flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic system. A hydraulic fluid reservoir is configured to, when the hydraulic fluid return line is decoupled from the hydraulic system associated with the support machine, receive a portion of the hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic fluid return line when a fluid pressure in the hydraulic fluid return line increases to a pressure threshold.

Abstract: System that automates crop maintenance activities, such as cultivating and weeding, with a device that intelligently and independently controls two blades that drag along either side of a crop row using sensors to repeatedly track the position of the blades and of the plants in the row. Blades may be moved in and out independently using an actuator for each blade to contour closely around the individual plants, even if plants or rows vary in their positions, and even if plant sizes and shapes differ. An illustrative system may use a single camera and a processor per crop row; the processor may analyze camera images to locate plant positions and shapes, to plan blade trajectories, and to control blade actuators. The processor may be able to control blade movement precisely to respond quickly to sensor input on changes in plant positions, shapes, and sizes along the row.

Abstract: One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: A system for identifying plugging of ground engaging tools of an agricultural implement may include a ground engaging tool configured to be supported by an agricultural implement and a signal transmission device provided in operative association with the ground engaging tool, with the signal transmission device being configured to transmit wireless signals. The system may also include an antenna spaced apart from the signal transmission device and configured to receive the wireless signals transmitted from the signal transmission device, and a controller communicatively coupled to the antenna. The controller is configured to determine when the ground engaging tool is experiencing a plugged condition based at least in part on at least one of an attenuation parameter of the wireless signals received by the antenna from signal transmission device or a lack of wireless signals received by the antenna from signal transmission device.

Abstract: The skid steer manure spreader attachment includes a main bucket compartment, a cover, and a beater shaft. The bucket, cover, and beater shaft are preferably formed of welded steel. The bucket has an industry standard quick attach plate on the back so it can be quickly attached to any standard skid steer, and is a standard width. A hydraulic motor operates the beater shaft and the cover. The beater shaft has blades angled in two directions. The beater shaft spins forward so the beater blades through manure out of the top of the bucket, above the shaft. The hydraulic motor drives the top sprocket, and a chain drives the bottom sprocket. A tensioner pivots on one screw to allow the user to tension the chain as needed.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to fluid distribution systems. The fluid distribution systems being made up of a plurality of positive displacement pumps disposed on a fluid distribution manifold and proximate to the tank and the point of product discharge. The system optionally has a valve system for precision control of fluid discharge.

Abstract: A grass trimming head includes a housing assembly and a spool. The housing assembly is formed with a housing cavity and an outer aperture for allowing a cutting line to be inserted from an outside of the housing assembly into the housing cavity. At least a portion of the spool is arranged inside the housing cavity, and the spool is rotatable with respect to the housing assembly about a central axis. The spool is formed with an inner aperture for allowing the cutting line to be inserted into the spool or a clamping portion configured to fix the cutting line.

Abstract: A harvesting platform is connected to a combine for movement with the combine over the ground surface. The harvesting platform includes a cutter bar that cuts a crop being harvested, and a reel that presses the crop against the cutter bar during harvesting. The cutter bar moves between a cutter bar harvesting position and a cutter bar transport position, and the reel moves between a reel harvesting position and a reel transport position. A controller receives a first signal from a user via a user interface, sends a second signal to the cutter bar to move the cutter bar between the cutter bar harvesting position and the cutter bar transport position in response to the first signal, and send a third signal to the reel to move the reel between the reel harvesting position and the reel transport position in response to the first signal.

Abstract: An impact mill (10) has an inlet (12) for material to enter the mill, an impact mechanism (16, 50) arranged to rotate about a rotation axis and being operable to pulverise the material after entering through the inlet, and an outlet (154) for discharge of pulverised material. Blockage sensors (Bj), vibration sensors V, torque sensors Tn, temperature sensors and proximity sensors may be selectively incorporated into the mill.

Abstract: A system and computer-implemented method for sensing an amount of free water in cut crop material and automatically adjusting an operating parameter of a mower conditioner to optimize the amount of free water. A sensor located at the exit of a conditioning mechanism measures an actual free water content value of the material as it exits the conditioning mechanism, a processor compares the actual value to maximum and minimum values, and if the actual value is outside this range, automatically adjusts an operating parameter, such as a gap between pairs of conditioning rollers, a pressure exerted by the rollers, or a speed of the mower conditioner, to optimize the actual value. Another sensor may be located at the entrance of the conditioning mechanism. The processor may take into account an operator-selectable value weighting the actual free water content versus a dry down time when adjusting the operating parameter.

Abstract: A battery-operated electric mower having a chassis that supports at least an operator support and a first and second drive wheel, each drive wheel respectively connected to one of a first and a second drive wheel motor. The first drive wheel motor may be connected to the first drive wheel by a first gear mechanism, which may include a first system of planetary gears, and the second drive wheel motor may be connected the second drive wheel by a second gear mechanism, which may include a second system of planetary gears. The chassis also supports a battery pack positioned, at least in part, within the same horizontal plane as at least one of the drive wheel motors. The battery may be positioned, at least in part, between the first drive wheel motor and the second drive wheel motor, significantly lowering the mower's center of gravity.

Abstract: A robot includes a first axle and a second axle. A first axle housing includes a first transversal axle connected to a rigid structure by a hinge having a first degree of freedom in rotation around a first axis which is vertical and a second degree of freedom in rotation around a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis and to a first transversal axis. The first transversal axle is equipped on either side with a motor, each motor having a stator and a rotor rotatably mounted to a respective wheel to provide steering and propulsion functions.

Abstract: The configuration includes: a motor for driving a driving wheel (rear wheel) provided to a body; a slip ratio calculating section for calculating a slip ratio while the lawn mower is traveling; a friction coefficient calculating section for calculating a friction coefficient of a ground on which the lawn mower is traveling; a determination section for determining whether the ground on which the lawn mower is traveling is a lawn based on a relationship between the slip ratio and the friction coefficient and a drive controlling section for controlling the motor based on a determination result from the determination section. This configuration allows suitable driving operability for both of a case where the ground on which a lawn mowers traveling is a lawn and a case where the ground is other than a lawn.

Abstract: Collection device for cut plant processing machine and corresponding machine This invention relates to the a collection device (2), comprising, on the one hand, a frame (3) and an elongated rotor (5) guided in rotation in relation to the frame (3) about a longitudinal axis (AL), a plurality of raking tines (7) arranged by groups of three or more being mounted on rotor (5), each group of tines (7) being located in its own plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (AL), these different planes being laid out along the said longitudinal axis (AL), and, on the other hand, a plurality of deflectors (9) extending at least partially about rotor (5) and spaced out in the direction of the longitudinal axis (AL), the spacing between the two adjacent deflectors (9) being adapted for the passage of the tines (7) of a group during rotation of rotor (5), and in the mounted state the said deflectors (9) being connected to frame (3) by the intermediary of at least one first means of attachment (10).

Abstract: A wrapping assembly for an agricultural vehicle includes a frame, a material support roll supported by the frame and configured to hold a roll of wrapping material, and a spreader roll assembly configured to spread wrapping material from the roll held by the material support roll and including a first roll supported by the frame and a second roll having at least one pivot. The at least one pivot pivotably couples the second roll to the frame and is positioned such that an exerted force from the wrapping material on the second roll causes the second roll to pivot toward the first roll and pinch the wrapping material between the first roll and the second roll.

Abstract: Provided is a work vehicle capable of efficiently performing grass collecting work by decelerating a traveling machine body in a case where the size of a bale is large and a case where the pickup load of straw grass is large. The work vehicle includes a traveling machine body 1, a roll baler unit 2, a bale detection unit 31 configured to detect a size of the bale formed by the roll baler unit 2, a load detection unit 32 configured to detect a pickup load of straw grass in the roll baler unit 2, and a traveling control unit 17A capable of decelerating the traveling machine body 1 when a size of the bale is equal to or larger than a setting value B1 and when a pickup load is equal to or larger than a setting value L. A deceleration D2 is larger than a deceleration D1.

Abstract: A land preparation tool includes a tool body having a longitudinal axis, a cutting surface having a distal end and a blade positioned at the distal end, and a mounting interface disposed on the tool body opposite the cutting surface. The mounting interface has an apex extending along the mounting interface parallel to the longitudinal axis, a mounting surface extending from the apex, another mounting surface extending from the apex, and an opening. A channel extends from the opening of the mounting interface into the tool body.

Abstract: A plant growth control method of the invention includes the following steps: providing a first light during a nursery stage of a plant, wherein the first light has a ratio in photosynthetic photon flux density of R:G:B:NIR:UV of 1.1˜1.5:0.8˜1.7:1:0:0.1˜1; providing a second light during a growth stage of a plant, wherein the second light has a ratio in photosynthetic photon flux density of R:G:B:NIR:UV of 1.2˜4:0.9˜2:1:0.2˜0.6:0˜0.2; and providing a third light in an pre-harvest stage of a plant, wherein the third light has a ratio in photosynthetic photon flux density of R:G:B:NIR:UV of 0.7˜4.9:0.5˜2.1:1:0.2˜0.6:0˜2.

Abstract: A waterproof table planter having a planter supported on table legs and a tabletop supported above the planter on columns. The planter includes a lower main body and the waterproof liner supported within the lower main body, the liner defining a trough with the floor and side walls for holding soil or other plant growth medium. The tabletop may be transparent in order to see plants growing within the trough. The tabletop is supported on the columns using elastomeric bumpers or suction cups to enable easy removal for tending to the plants. The columns may be positioned directly over the table legs and connected through the floors of the lower main body and liner of the planter. A drain bulkhead extends through the floor of the planter to a drain valve for draining the trough.

Abstract: A planter includes an interior surface and a riser extending from a bottom of the interior surface and including a space between the riser and lateral walls of the planter. A top portion of the riser is configured to receive and support a plant therein.

Abstract: Methods of producing sugar cane transplant units that includes planting sugar cane propagation materials in a non-segregated planting medium to produce a sugar cane where the planting of the sugar cane propagation materials results in an emerged plant density of 25 to 200 plants per square meter; growing the sugar plant to an age of at least 4 months; harvesting the stalks of the sugar cane plant when the stalks have a length of 10 to 100 centimeters; cutting the harvested stalks into stalk segments, wherein the stalk segments are cut to a length of 1 to 5 centimeters; and planting one or more of the stalk segments into a planting container that has a volume from 10 to 200 cubic centimeters.

Abstract: A system and method for calibrating an irrigation system to account for variations in flow rates, motor operating parameters, and other parameters caused by field elevation changes, pipe friction losses, water emitter nozzle wear, pressure-regulator inaccuracies, and other factors. A calibration map is created to account for the flow rate variations or other parameters and then consulted to control operation of the irrigation system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an “inferior-eliminating and superior-selecting” breeding method for synergistically improving wheat yield and quality. A method for breeding target wheat varieties with improved yield and quality is provided herein, which combines the advantages of pedigree method and hybrid method, and provides a method for selection of all generations using molecular marker in combination with phenotype identification, and for selection of each generation according to different standards. Different from the derivative system method, the method reserves the traceability of line history and genetic relationship and the characteristics of simple operation and abundant genetic diversity of the hybrid method.

Abstract: A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant, designated HM8970 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cantaloupe hybrid HM8970, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe HM8970, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe HM8970 with itself or another cantaloupe plant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a Humulus plant having high cannabinoid levels in it leaves and inflorescence. The present invention is also directed to extracts of this Humulus plant, compositions comprising the Humulus plant extracts, and methods of treatment involving these compositions.

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

Abstract: The disclosure provides a plant of variety NUN 93065 CUL as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 93065 CUL is a bitter free, Dutch long slicing cucumber variety of the Kasja type comprising resistance to Podosphaera xanthii, Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus (CVYV), and Cucumber Green Mottling Mosaic Virus (CGMMV).

Abstract: Plants with reduced gluten grains and compositions thereof are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line SBY-E717-0866. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SBY-E717-0866 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 and pepper line SBY-E717-0866 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates milking systems and, in particular, automatic milking systems. The disclosure presents methods, apparatuses and computer program for providing a reference value to be used for controlling a calibration of at least one milk meter in a milking system. In accordance with one embodiment, a method may comprise obtaining (510) milk flow data for a plurality of milking animals to determine a milk flow profile for each milking animal of the plurality of milking animals; comparing (520) the determined milk flow profiles to establish a subset of milk flow profiles that meets a pre-defined selection criteria; determining (530) said reference value based on the established subset of milk flow profiles; and providing (540) the determined reference value for controlling a subsequent calibration of at least one milk meter in a milking system.

Abstract: A dog waste collecting system that is fully compostable or biodegradable, and fully sustainable. The system is made of a cardboard box, a biodegradable liner, an optional cardboard cell divider, an absorbent coconut layer and a retaining coconut fiber mat that keeps the absorbent layer in place. The absorbent coconut layer absorbs the dog waste fluids while the coconut fiber mat holds the dog waste solids for removal by the owner. Perforations in the box define a lid that is removed prior to use to expose the mat. The system, after a few weeks of use, can be directly discarded in whole, in the compost.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods that facilitate animal enrichment and breeding in animal containment environments. Provided in certain embodiments are animal containment enrichment compositions that include one or more sheets, where at least one of the one or more sheets comprises an array of scores defining a flat array of strips in the sheet. Provided in certain embodiments are animal containment enrichment compositions that include one or more sheets, where at least one of the one or more sheets comprises an array of scores defining a flat array of sections of the sheet.

Abstract: A cat litter box mat having a planar upper layer which overlaps and covers a planar lower layer. In some embodiments, the planar upper layer includes a pair of planar upper layers. The planar upper layers are connected to the planar lower layer. A plurality of openings are formed through the upper layers and these openings increase in area from a lower surface of each upper layer to an upper surface of the upper layers. Connecting members are provided for joining additional mats placed adjacent one another.

Abstract: A pet stroller includes a canopy fabric, a supporting frame, a first longitudinal frame, a second longitudinal frame, a rear wheel frame, and a plurality of wheels. The supporting frame includes a carriage body which has an accommodating cavity and a front opening. The supporting frame includes a main supporting frame, an adjustable supporting frame and a utility frame extended from the main supporting frame to a position corresponding to the front opening of the carriage body for allowing pet's access. When the adjustable supporting frame is in a lying position, the adjustable supporting frame is pivotally moved to substantially align with the main supporting frame for maximizing a volume of the accommodating cavity. When the adjustable supporting frame is in the first inclined position, it is pivotally moved to inclinedly and upwardly extended from the main supporting frame for reducing a size of the accommodating cavity.

Abstract: A method for treating a feline with renal disease, the method comprising orally administering about 5 to about 70 grams of a pet food composition or pet food compositions to the feline at multiple intervals throughout the day.

Abstract: A feeding dish carrying assembly for carrying multiple feeding dishes for animals includes a basket for carrying objects. A handle is coupled to the basket for carrying the basket. A panel is coupled to the basket and the panel has a plurality of dish openings therein. Each of the dish openings can insertably receive a respective one of a plurality of feeding dishes for carrying the feeding dishes. A plurality of legs is each coupled to and extends downwardly from the panel. Each of the legs supports the panel and the basket above a support surface when the basket is placed on the support surface.

Abstract: An automatic pet feeder includes a main housing, a food hopper, a food conveyance mechanism, a main control circuit module and a drive motor for the food conveyance mechanism. The food conveyance mechanism is configured to be a toothed conveyor belt, and a conveyor belt passage is provided at a lower part of the food hopper. The toothed conveyor belt passes through a bottom of the food hopper, moves upwards in the food hopper, and turns to move downwards at a level higher than the height of the stored food in the food hopper and above a feeding trough. A cross section of the conveyor belt passage conforms to a projection of the conveyor belt on a plane perpendicular to a running direction of the conveyor belt, and a length of the conveyor belt passage is longer than a length of a conveyor belt segment.

Abstract: A pet tracking device, system and method using a kinetic motion energy generator to generate electrical energy that is used to power a pet tracking mechanism are provided. The pet tracking device may include a housing on a wearable item, such as a collar, attached to the pet or may be injected underneath the skin of the pet.

Abstract: The present invention recognizes that there exists a long felt need to address dental hygiene in pets. A first aspect of the present invention generally relates to a chew toy for pet dental hygiene. A second aspect of the present invention generally relates to a method of promoting pet dental hygiene.

Abstract: This device and process is a Special Search Dog Pack and Process for Faster Dog Aided Search, Dog Only Search and Rescue and other Dog Aided Uses for enabling Faster, Dog-Only Search. Particularly this process uses a search pack device that contains specific rescue contents used for and related to a faster search method. Here, the search dog has an attached pack with a tracking device and rescue contents that can be carried directly to a victim without the need of an attending person. Once found the victim can then communicate back to a search party and/or the search party can quickly and accurately locate the victim via the cell phone or GPS device for a precise and faster rescue.

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle-based data collection and distribution system includes a source of animal data that can be transmitted electronically. The source of animal data includes at least one sensor. The animal data is collected from at least one target individual. The system also includes an unmanned aerial vehicle that receives the animal data from the source of animal data as a first set of received animal data and a home station that receives the first set of received animal data.

Abstract: A system for extracting a statistical sampling of population of moving objects is provided herein. The system includes: (i) a light source pointer; (ii) an imaging device; and (iii) a processor. The light source pointer is configured to project a light source to a predefined direction for point marking moving objects. The imaging device is configured to: (i) face said predefined direction; (ii) capture images to record moving objects that are point marked by said light source; and (iii) send said images to said processor; The processor is configured to: (i) recognize images that include objects point marked by said light source pointer in a predefined range of angles appropriate for image processing; (ii) identify as relevant objects a predetermined size of statistical sample of objects from the recognized images based on machine learning process; and (iii) display a list of images of the identified relevant objects.

Abstract: A circulating water purification system for aquaculture breeding, including a feeding machine, a growing pond, a water purification and separation system, and a recycling device, where the feeding machine for feeding fry to the growing pond is disposed outside the growing pond, the upper part of the growing pond is provided with a water-level safety line, the bottom of the growing pond is conical, and a mesh for filtering solids from liquids are mounted at the bottom of the growing pond; the bottom of the growing pond is connected to the water purification and separation system through a first discharge pipe; the water purification and separation system are provided with a feed pump, and pumps water to the growing pond through the feed pump; and the water purification and separation system are connected to the recycling device.

Abstract: The present invention provides DNAzymes for reduction in the expression of the target gene implicated in disease. The present invention also provides a platform technology for the use of DNAzymes to create a reduction in gene expression in zebrafish embryos. More particularly, the present invention describes DNAzyme mediated knockdown of Fmr1 mRNA, gcdh mRNA and gba1mRNA in zebrafish embryos. The present invention also provides a method of creating a model of Fragile X syndrome in Zebrafish embryos.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for transporting or transferring insect pupae in an aqueous solution are described. The system includes a tank containing a solution with insect pupae, a transfer chamber having an outlet at a bottom portion of the chamber, a solution inlet, an evacuation channel, and a depth measurement system. A tube fluidly connects to tank and the transfer chamber. An evacuation device connected to the evacuation channel removes air from the transfer chamber and generates a vacuum therein to draw the solution through the tube into the transfer chamber.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for mechanical sex-sorting of mosquitoes by extracting a class of mosquitoes from unsorted mosquitoes comprises obtaining unsorted mosquitoes, obtaining images of individual mosquitoes in a stationary phase, electronically classifying the individuals from the images into male mosquitoes and/or female mosquitoes, and possibly also unclassified objects; obtaining co-ordinates of individuals of at least one of the male mosquito and female mosquito classifications, and using a robot arm to reach an individual identified by the obtained coordinates to store or remove the individuals, thereby to provide sex-sorted mosquitoes.

Abstract: A collapsible and extendable rod comprising a plurality of rod sections. Each section coupled together at any an intersection of two said rod sections with an intersection assembly. Any two adjacent rod sections may be configured such that at least one of the two rod section of the two adjacent rod sections may nest internal to the other adjacent rod sections thereby forming a collapsed configuration. The collapsed configuration may include any number of rod sections provided there is at least a first largest rod section and at least a last smallest rod section. The last smallest rod section may be the most internal rod of the nested configuration and the first largest rod section may be the most external of the nested configuration. The collapsed configuration may be fully reversible to an extended configuration.

Abstract: A branch fishing rod assembly for creating a fishing rod out of a branch or stick includes a reel holder apparatus, a reel, and a plurality of eyelet apparatuses. The reel holder apparatus comprises a holder body and a pair of holder clamps coupled to the holder body to secure the holder body to a branch or a stick. The reel is selectively engageable within a reel opening of the holder body. The plurality of eyelet apparatuses each comprises an eyelet clamp to selectively engage the branch or the stick. An attachment arm is coupled to the eyelet clamp strap and an eyelet is coupled to the attachment arm. The reel is configured to secure a fishing line and the plurality of eyelet apparatuses is configured to receive the fishing line through each eyelet.

Abstract: A quick release, modular handle system for fishing rods includes a component stop and locking nut that permit removal and repair or replacement of handle components from a rod without cutting or gluing.

Abstract: A fishing pole where the handle of the pole is offset such that the fishing pole provides a better center of gravity for better balance and feel. The offset also improves alignment of the fishing line with the fishing pole eyelets, allowing for greater distance and better accuracy when casting.