Abstract: A method and a device for propagating plants, by way of which the risk of contamination can be minimized and the costs of the production of plants can be reduced. This is achieved in that the plants to be propagated are automatically grasped by a first gripper and separated, the individual plants, hanging on the first gripper, are systematically cut into multiple clones and the individual clones are automatically transported away by a second gripper for further processing.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R737XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R737XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R737XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R737XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A new field pea cultivar designated PP-1804-4, seeds of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, plants of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, plant parts of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, and methods for producing a field pea plant produced by crossing field pea cultivar PP-1804-4 with itself or with another field pea cultivar, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4 are disclosed. Commercial commodity products from the seeds of field pea cultivar PP-1804-4, food products comprising these commercial commodity products, and methods for making the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH955365. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH955365, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH955365 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 CH955365.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV449414. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV449414, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV449414 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV449414 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV449414.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV771799. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV771799, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV771799 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV771799 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV771799.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV444790. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV444790, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV444790 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV444790 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV444790.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05P338 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05P338 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05P338 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05P338, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05P338 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05P338 and methods of using maize variety X05P338 are disclosed.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81252901 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81252901, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81252901, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81252901, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81252901. 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 81252901. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81252901, 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 81252901 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PEEP68 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PEEP68, cells from soybean variety 5PEEP68, plants of soybean 5PEEP68, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PEEP68. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PEEP68 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PEEP68, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PEEP68, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PEEP68. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PEEP68 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an altered Gypsophila plant comprising a flower having an altered phenotype, wherein the flower having an altered phenotype comprises an elevated amount of Beta-Carotene, wherein the elevated amount of Beta-Carotene is at least twice the concentration of Beta-Carotene compared to the concentration of Beta-Carotene in a control Gypsophila flower and to methods for selecting altered Gypsophila plants.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH565661. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH565661, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH565661 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 CH565661.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100308. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100308, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100308 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 CH100308.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH561782. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH561782, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH561782 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 CH561782.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N892 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N892 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N892 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N892, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N892 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N892 and methods of using maize variety X18N892 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N946 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85N946 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N946 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N946, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N946 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N946 and methods of using maize variety X85N946 are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSK0762 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSK0762 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072791. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072791. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072791 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072791 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072804. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072804. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072804 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072804 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073365. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073365. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073365 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073365 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073354. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073354. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073354 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073354 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073353. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073353. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073353 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073353 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073472. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073472. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073472 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073472 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01077815. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01077815. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01077815 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01077815 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 89370134 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89370134, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89370134, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89370134, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89370134. 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 89370134. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89370134, 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 89370134 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81092033 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81092033, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81092033, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81092033, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81092033. 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 81092033. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81092033, 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 81092033 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 83303830 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83303830, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83303830, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83303830, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83303830. 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 83303830. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83303830, 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 83303830 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81171313 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81171313, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81171313, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81171313, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81171313. 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 81171313. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81171313, 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 81171313 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82161323 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82161323, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82161323, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82161323, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82161323. 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 82161323. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82161323, 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 82161323 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 88001207 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88001207, to the plants of soybean cultivar 88001207, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 88001207, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 88001207. 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 88001207. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88001207, 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 88001207 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82230226 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82230226, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82230226, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82230226, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82230226. 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 82230226. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82230226, 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 82230226 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 84322401 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 84322401, to the plants of soybean cultivar 84322401, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 84322401, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 84322401. 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 84322401. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84322401, 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 84322401 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072343. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072343. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072343 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072343 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PCKH98 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PCKH98, cells from soybean variety 5PCKH98, plants of soybean 5PCKH98, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PCKH98. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PCKH98 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PCKH98, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PCKH98, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PCKH98. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PCKH98 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R038. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R038. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R038 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R038 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R045. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R045. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R045 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R045 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R019. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R019. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R019 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R019 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R806B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R806B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R806B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R806B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 16R346B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 16R346B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 16R346B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 16R346B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R814B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R814B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R814B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R814B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R819B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R819B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R819B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R819B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R844B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R844B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R844B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R844B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R845B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R845B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R845B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R845B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R817B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R817B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R817B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R817B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 17R827B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 17R827B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 17R827B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 17R827B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: An electronic monitor can monitor experimental animals in a cage. The cage has one or more walls that enclose a living space for the experimental animals. The electronic monitor is coupled to the cage. The electronic monitor may include a housing adapted to be mechanically coupled to the cage in a predefined position relative to the cage. A substantially sterile barrier is provided between the living space and the external environment in this coupled state. The walls of the cage may include a signal-interface section. An electromagnetic detector may be coupled to the housing to have a line-of-sight through the signal-interface section and into the living space of the cage. The electromagnetic detector is adapted to detect electromagnetic radiation that is transmitted through the signal-interface section. A controller processes a signal received from the electromagnetic detector to determine a status of the experimental animals or the living space.

Abstract: A pet bowl lift apparatus includes a tray for holding at least one pet bowl and a lift mechanism supported on ground level, detachably supporting the tray upon and above the lift mechanism, and being vertically movable between collapsed and extended states. The lift apparatus also includes a lift control mechanism operable to actuate the lift mechanism between the collapsed and extended states to elevate the tray from proximate the ground level to different elevations above the ground level to enable a person without bending to replace and remove the tray on and from the lift mechanism and to accommodate at the different elevations pets of different sizes. The lift apparatus further includes an outer accordion tubular casing enclosing the lift mechanism and vertically moved between recoiled and extended states by actuation of the lift mechanism between the collapsed and extended states.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to an animal ear tag that comprises a spike (1) and two outer parts (2, 3), which come to rest on opposite sides of the animal's ear, wherein the spike (1) has a plurality of parts (5, 6, 7), made of a relatively hard material and arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the spike (1), and another part made of an elastically softer material and extending, in the longitudinal direction of the spike (1), along a plurality of the parts (5, 6, 7) made of a relatively hard material, connecting the same. The parts (5, 6, 7) that are made of a relatively hard material are stacked on one another. The part that is made of an elastically softer material is a sheath (8), which encases a plurality of the stacked parts (5, 6, 7) made of a relatively hard material, on the lateral surface of the stack that is formed by said parts.

Abstract: An equine grooming device for maintaining a horse mane's braid has at least one pin and a limiter. The pin forms or receives a securing element. The securing element prevents movement of the pin in a direction opposite to a stitching direction. The limiter may include a retainer element. The securing element may be formed by deforming at least part of the pin. A method for use of an equine grooming device for maintaining a horse's braid is also disclosed.