Abstract: A crop harvesting system for continuous round baling is described that comprises a first and second bale chamber and a conveyor system in operable communication with the first and second bale chambers. The crop harvesting system can comprise a first bale chamber comprising a variable shape, defined by a first serpentine system comprising one or a plurality of endless belts in operable contact with one or a plurality of movable rollers to facilitate movement of the bale out of the first and into the second bale chamber. The second bale chamber comprises a fixed shape defined by a plurality of stationary rolls operably attached to a second set belt or belts. The crop harvesting system can be integrated into an agricultural harvester such as a baler or combine.

Abstract: A drainage system for connecting a rack drain on a mobile plant rack to a stationary building drain, wherein the plant rack is operable to slide between first and second positions wherein the building drain is proximate and distal thereto, respectively. The drainage system comprises at least one horizontal support proximate to the bottom of the mobile plant rack and a flexible conduit fluidically connected to the discharge end of the rack drain, extending arcuately between a receiving end fixed within the interior rack space and a discharge end fixed outside of the interior rack space, wherein the discharge end is fluidically connected to the stationary building drain. The receiving end of the flexible conduit is raised above the discharge end and the flexible conduit is supported by the at least one horizontal support to maintain a generally down slope grade.

Abstract: A plant plug holding unit is provided, the plant plug holding unit including at least one plant plug holder. The plant plug holding unit, which is configured to be inserted into a cut-out in a hydroponic tower face plate, includes an edge member that encircles the unit and is sealed to the rear surface of the front tower face. Each individual plant plug holder of the plant plug holding unit includes (i) a base member configured to support a plant plug and which extends rearward from the edge member and into the hydroponic tower cavity; (ii) a top shroud member that inhibits leakage as well as plug erosion; (iii) a pair of side members that maintain the position of the plant plug within the plug holder; and (iv) a plurality of open regions configured to promote water drainage from the plant plug.

Abstract: A control system includes a shell including an enclosed area, one or more carts moving on a track within the enclosed area, an air supplier within the enclosed area, one or more vents connected to the air supplier and configured to output air within the enclosed area, and a controller. The controller is configured to: identify a plant on the one or more carts; determine a humidity recipe for the identified plant; control the air output from the one or more vents based on the humidity recipe for the identified plant; receive an image of the plant the in one or more carts captured by the imaging sensor; and update the humidity recipe for the plant based on the captured image of the plant.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, includes computer programs encoded on a storage device, for sensor-assisted indoor gardening. In one aspect, a monitoring system is disclosed that includes a processor and a computer storage media storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations may include determining that a particular plant type is growing in a zone of a property, determining, based on sensor data generated by one or more sensors installed at the property, whether a current value of an environmental attribute of the zone of the property satisfies a threshold environmental value for the particular plant type, and performing, by the monitoring system, one or more operations configured to instruct a configurable device installed at the property to modify the current value of the environmental attribute of the zone of the property towards the threshold environmental value for the plant type.

Abstract: The present application relates to agriculture productions system that allows tor the controlled release of beneficial agents into a plant root mass, and more particularly it is beneficial for agriculture production where control of infusion of micro-nutrient, infusion macronutrient, root temperature control agents, nutrients and/or elements are applied to the root zone of a plant.

Abstract: A hydroponic tower including a cavity defining a front tower surface and a rear inside surface, and further including a plant plug holder inserted within a cut-out defined in the front tower surface. The plant plug holder includes an edge member that encircles the cut-out, and a base member that supports a plant plug and extends rearward from the edge member and into the cavity of the tower. The plug holder further includes a rear shroud top member and a pair of side members that maintain the position of the plant plug within the plug holder such that the plant plug contacts the rear inside surface of the cavity when inserted into the plug holder.

Abstract: A growing system is provided that includes a rotomolded chassis that defines (i) an “interior” where plants are/may be located, and (ii) an “exterior” that at least partially defines a perimeter around the interior. The chassis generally includes stacking elements which allow one chassis to be stacked one upon the other. The disclosed growing system also generally includes (i) means for delivering liquid into the chassis, (ii) means for draining liquid from the chassis, and (iii) means for supporting plants that is conducive to their growing within the chassis.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15N055 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 X15N055 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15N055 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15N055, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15N055 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15N055 and methods of using maize variety X15N055 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N735 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 X08N735 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N735 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N735, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N735 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N735 and methods of using maize variety X08N735 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PRWC37 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PRWC37, cells from soybean variety 5PRWC37, plants of soybean 5PRWC37, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PRWC37. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PRWC37 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PRWC37, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PRWC37, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PRWC37. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germ plasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PRWC37 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15N058 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 X15N058 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15N058 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15N058, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15N058 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15N058 and methods of using maize variety X15N058 are disclosed.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86440139 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86440139, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86440139, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86440139, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86440139. 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 86440139. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86440139, 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 86440139 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82230919 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82230919, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82230919, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82230919, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82230919. 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 82230919. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82230919, 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 82230919 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81440919 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81440919, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81440919, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81440919, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81440919. 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 81440919. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81440919, 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 81440919 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PKNB14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PKNB14, cells from soybean variety 5PKNB14, plants of soybean 5PKNB14, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PKNB14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PKNB14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PKNB14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PKNB14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PKNB14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PKNB14 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLTM45 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLTM45, cells from soybean variety 5PLTM45, plants of soybean 5PLTM45, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLTM45. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLTM45 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLTM45, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLTM45, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLTM45. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLTM45 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PELW66 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PELW66, cells from soybean variety 5PELW66, plants of soybean 5PELW66, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PELW66. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PELW66 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PELW66, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PELW66, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PELW66. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PELW66 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 2040178 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 2040178, the plants of soybean 2040178, to plant parts of soybean 2040178, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 2040178 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 2040178, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 2040178, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 2040178 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 2529309 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 2529309, the plants of soybean 2529309, to plant parts of soybean 2529309, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 2529309 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 2529309, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 2529309, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 2529309 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PQYD12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PQYD12, cells from soybean variety 5PQYD12, plants of soybean 5PQYD12, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PQYD12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PQYD12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PQYD12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PQYD12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PQYD12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PQYD12 are further provided.

Abstract: Milking clusters for a milking installation have four teat cups, each teat cup having a cup housing and a teat cup liner with a top region and a suction region. A connection for a milk tube is arranged at the cup bottom or at the end of the suction region of the teat cup liner. A mouth portion of a sterile air pressure line is arranged in the top region of the teat cup liner, through which pressure line sterile air is introduced at a volumetric flow rate greater than a fluid aspiration volumetric flow rate at the milk tube, such that a sterile air blanket is established in the top region of the teat cup liner. The milking clusters with the cup liner and sterile air blanket prevent milked milk from being contaminated by contaminants and microorganisms from the shed air, extending storage life for untreated raw milk.

Abstract: A mold for forming materials such that the formed materials include measurement markings is disclosed herein. The mold includes multiple cavities, each of which has indentations for forming measurement markings on a material that is formed in the respective cavity. Each of the cavities may be further supported by one or more cavity-to-cavity support structures. The mold may also include a detachable lid for covering the contents of the mold during and after solidification.

Abstract: An assembly for easily filling an elevated wildlife feeder. The filler assembly has a hopper and a blower connected to a junction, the hopper, blower, and junction being supported by a base. The junction connects to a fixed feed pipe. A translating feed pipe connects to and slides along the fixed feed pipe. An air diffuser connects to the translating feed pipe, the diffuser being positioned above the feeder. The translating feed pipe is supported by a folding telescoping leg and by a hook that hooks upon the feeder. The feeder has a lifting rotating lid assembly. The lid assembly is useful upon feeders of various sizes. The lid is supported by a framework and is secured by a chain and hooked spring. Alternatively to the base, the filler assembly may be supported by a framework rotatably mounted to a trailer. The filler assembly rotates on the trailer.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing feed for animals, includes a first container for storing at least one liquid; a second container for storing at least one dehydrated feed; a mixing chamber; a first dosing system configured to dose and transfer a first predetermined amount of the at least one liquid to the mixing chamber; a second dosing system configured to dose and transfer a second predetermined amount of the at least one dehydrated feed to the mixing chamber; a mixer, arranged at least temporarily in the mixing chamber, for stirring and mixing the at least one liquid with the at least one dehydrated feed during a mixing phase, so as to form a feed ration in paste form; and a dispenser, arranged to dispense the feed ration in paste form from the mixing chamber into a container, for dispensing during a dispensing phase.

Abstract: A bin monitoring system is useable with an elevated feed bin having a plurality of legs that support the bin above a pad so that each leg is connected to the pad through a load cell. The system includes an inner leg mount configured to be attached to a leg, the inner leg mount having an upper portion, and an outer bracket mounted on the load cell. The outer bracket receives the inner leg mount such that a bolt aperture in the outer bracket aligns with a bolt aperture in the upper portion of the inner leg mount and is secured with a threaded bolt. Rotation of the threaded bolt moves the inner leg mount toward the outer bracket to lift the leg so that the leg is supported by the load cell.

Abstract: An animal water dispenser apparatus has a container with an interior defined by wall and a bottom, a tubular member connected to an inlet of the container, and a water hose connected to the inlet. The tubular member has a plurality of openings that open to the interior of the container. The water hose is adapted to pass fresh water into the tubular member, outwardly of the plurality of openings of the tubular member, and into the interior of the container. The outlet is adapted to allow water from the interior of the container to be released outwardly of the container. A fresh water source can be connected to the water hose so as to pass fresh water under pressure through the water hose.

Abstract: The present invention describes a training and communicating device for the domestic animals to allow the pets to signal their owners/trainers that they need to go outdoors for fresh air or toileting needs. The training and communicating device for the domestic animals comprises of a paw shaped device having pads containing the sensors inside which when touched by the pets, sends the signal to a voice activated monitor, which in turn transmits the signal to the owners/trainers that the pets need them. The device can also be used along with the smartphone for remotely operating the pet doors. A mobile application has to be installed in the smartphone and the pet's paw has to be registered with the device, which sends notification to smartphones whenever the pets send signals. The device also provides facilities like warming, massaging or even cleaning the paws of the pets.

Abstract: A device is described comprising at least one processor, a storage component, a power source, a switch, a primary electrode, and a secondary electrode, the at least one processor for directing the power source to charge the storage component, for controlling a switch to provide an electrical pathway from the storage component to a resistive load at the earliest when the voltage reaches a first value, and for controlling the switch to disable the electrical pathway from the storage component to the resistive load. The device includes the at least one processor for directing the power source to recharge the storage component, for determining a time of recharge, wherein the time of recharge is the time required to restore the voltage to the first value, for comparing the time of recharge with time values, and for using information of the comparing to adjust the first value.

Abstract: A spinnagle pet toy is taught which comprises at least three equally displace appendages projecting out from a central hub. The pet toy appendages may include weighted ends to facilitate angular rotation of the pet toy. The pet toy weighted ends may include cavities, but all preferably weighted equally.

Abstract: A dog grooming clamp. The dog grooming clamp has a base member, two parallel and opposing arms extending from either end of the base member, and a third arm with a threaded aperture that is perpendicularly attached to a first arm. A hollow channel extends along the entire length of the base member. A handle is pivotally attached to a second arm and designed to push a pin into the channel when rotated in a first direction, such that when a rope is positioned within the channel, the pin pushes the rope against the channel, locking it in place. The rope can be easily released by rotating the handle in an opposing direction. A threaded rod is inserted within the threaded aperture and is used to easily attach the dog grooming clamp to a pole.

Abstract: In a headlock system having a plurality of n headlock cells, each of the n cells being adapted to enclose at least one animal; n is an integer greater than 1; a system for locating the position of at least one animal, the system comprising: at least one identification means adapted to transmit at least one identification signal associated with said at least one animal; at least one locating means adapted to generate at least one location signal associated with said at least one animal; and, a data processing system in communication with said at least one identification means and said at least one locating means, adapted to analyze said signals, said analyzed signals comprising the position within a predetermined region in said headlock system of each of said at least one animals as a function of time.

Abstract: An animal health monitoring system includes a plurality of animal tag assemblies configured for being disposed on members of an animal population, each of the animal tag assemblies including one or more sensors configured to measure one or more animal characteristics of a member of the animal population. The system includes a concentrator communicatively coupled to the plurality of animal tag assemblies and configured to acquire one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the concentrator and configured to receive the acquired one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies from the concentrator, determine a health state of one or more of the members of the animal population based on the received one or more animal characteristics, and report the determined health state to one or more user devices.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, an information processing program, a display control device, a display control method, and a display control program which are capable of efficiently suppressing a spread of an infection disease are acquired. An information processing apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires an inspection result for an animal to be inspected, a determination unit that determines whether or not an owner of the animal to be inspected raises a plurality of animals, and a notification unit that notifies the owner of information indicating that the animal to be inspected is infected with an infection disease in a case where the inspection result indicates that the animal to be inspected is infected with the infection disease and it is determined that the owner raises the plurality of animals.

Abstract: An apparatus for disinfestation of beehives may include housing and a controller. The housing may include a receiving area for receiving a carrier comprising a fumigant and an automatic supply system adapted to extract a predetermined amount of fumigant from the receiving area. The automatic supply system may include a delivery mechanism that is configured to extract a first predetermined portion of the carrier comprising the predetermined amount of fumigant from the receiving area. The controller may be configured to control the automatic supply system to extract the first portion of the carrier according to a treatment protocol.

Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse is incapable of rearranging and expressing an endogenous mouse immunoglobulin light chain variable sequence, wherein the mouse expresses only one or two human light chain variable domains encoded by human immunoglobulin sequences operably linked to the mouse kappa (?) constant gene at the endogenous mouse ? locus, wherein the mouse expresses a reverse chimeric antibody having a light chain variable domain derived from one of only two human light chain variable region gene segments and a mouse ? constant domain, and a human heavy chain variable domain and a mouse heavy chain constant domain, from an endogenous mouse heavy chain locus. Bispecific epitope-binding proteins that are fully human are provided, comprising two different heavy chains that associate with an identical light chain that comprises a variable domain derived from one of two different human light chain variable region gene segments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence that encodes the APP protein and/or the PS1 protein or variants thereof. The invention also relates to a method for inducing the Alzheimer's disease in an animal using the vector of the invention and to animal model having the Alzheimer's disease obtained by said method.

Abstract: The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express a humanized MHC II protein (humanized MHC II ? and ? polypeptides), as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of human immune system are provided.

Abstract: The present invention includes a fishing bait holder, the holder including: a hollow tubular housing, the housing having a first closed end and a second open end, the first closed end having on the top of the exterior an orifice for attaching a fishing line; a rod for holding a plurality of pieces of bait, the rod having a first end and a second end, the first coupled to the interior of the first closed end of the hollow tubular housing, and the second end culminating in a fish hook; a spring encircling the rod; and a washer encircling the rod and inferior to the spring, proximal to the hook.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an illuminative fishing pole incorporated with a bulb or fiber optic wires to illuminate the fishing pole, which can be used for night fishing activities. The fishing pole extending from bottom handle to top tip or eyelet, comprises a portable power source, one or more light sources, at least one fiber optic cable or wire, and a power (on/off) button. The light is emitted from the light source powered by the power source, where the emitted light is passed onto the fiber optics along the length of the fishing pole to illuminate the fishing pole from its base or bottom handle to its tip or eyelet. The fishing pole according to the present invention, eliminates electrical vibration. The illuminative fishing pole kit can also be used to alter the existing fishing rod or retrofittable to the existing fishing poles already in use.

Abstract: A casting evaluation device includes a frequency derivator and a casting evaluator. Thee frequency derivator derives a frequency of sound or vibration based on an output of a sensor that detects the vibration or the sound that accompanies the release of a fishing line from a spool of a fishing reel. The casting evaluator evaluates prescribed evaluation items related to casting based on the frequency derived by the frequency derivator.

Abstract: A durable and waterproof spinnerbait storage container having storage bags secured to a rod extending across the length of an internal compartment of the storage container such that each storage bag may hold a spinnerbait lure separately from other spinnerbait lures.

Abstract: One variation of a method for interpreting pressures in plants includes: accessing a first image of a first set of sentinel plants in a field; accessing a second image of a second set of sentinel plants in the field, recorded during a first period; interpreting a first pressure of a stressor in the first set based on features extracted from the first image, captured during the first period; interpreting a second pressure in the second set based on features extracted from the second image; deriving a model associating pressure at the first set and pressure at the second set based on the first pressure and the second pressure; interpreting a third pressure in the first set based on features extracted from a third image captured during a second period; and predicting a fourth pressure in the second set during the second period based on the third pressure and the model.

Abstract: Problems associated with the use of fluorescent tubes in insect traps are resolved by providing a replacement lamp employing multiple sets of light emitting diodes that each emit light at different specific wavelengths each positioned within a translucent sleeve have a surface coated with an environmentally safe light diffusion material creating a pattern on the surface comprising areas of more intense light dominated by the light cast by a single LED separated by areas of less intense light where light cast by adjacent LEDs is more mixed.

Abstract: Provided is an annular sustained release preparation to be used by opening a center portion thereof, the preparation having a strength enough to avoid cleaving at a welded end portion. More specifically, provided is an annular sustained release preparation having at least two polymer tubes having both ends sealed and integrated by pressure-welding or at least one polymer tube and at least one polymer rod having both ends sealed and integrated by pressure-welding; and a sex pheromone liquid contained by at least one of the tubes or the tube; wherein an annular space can be formed by pulling the tubes or the tube and the rod apart from each other at a center portion therebetween, the central portion not having been pressure-welded; and an angle formed between a line connecting respective centers of diameters of the tubes welded to each other or the tube and the rod welded to each other and the pressure application direction is from 0 to 45°.

Abstract: A system for repelling insects from an object (e.g., a beverage dispenser), the system including a mister device configured to generate a mist at the object; and a sensor operatively coupled to the mister device and configured to produce a sense signal when a user of the object is detected by the sensor, wherein the mister device is configured to stop generation of the mist based at least in part on the sense signal such that the user can use the object without being exposed to the mist, and wherein the mister device is further configured to restart generation of the mist once the user is no longer detected by the sensor. A method that includes generating a mist at an object; detecting a user of the object; and stopping the generating of the mist based at least in part on the detecting of the user.

Abstract: A combination of a visual warning cue and a conspicuous auditory warning cue acts synergistically to reduce bird strike frequency against a man-made structure. Methods and systems are described for providing said combination of warning cues when a bird is within a warning zone. The auditory warning cue entails at least two separate sonic pulses within one second when the bird is within the warning zone, and is defined by an intensity-weighted frequency average of between 6 kHz and 18 kHz, and an intensity at a location within the warning zone of at least 70 decibels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially animal-proof barrier that includes (a) two or more supports laterally spaced apart to define a substantially vertical plane between each support, (b) fencing material that is attached to each of the supports and spans the plane between each support to form a simple barrier, wherein the simple barrier divides a domain into a first area and second area, (c) a hood having a first section originating from a top edge of the simple barrier that forms an angle of about 10 degrees to about 80 degrees with the simple barrier, and a second section extending from a lower end of the first section in a direction towards the simple barrier, and optionally (d) a hood corner assembly to provide a hood at a corner formed by the simple barrier, that includes an upper corner section, a lower corner section, and a pair of brackets.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy includes an upper portion configured to appear as a waterfowl and a lower portion that extends from the upper portion. A first keel that extends from the lower portion defines a first surface extending from the lower portion and sloping downwardly. A second keel that extends from the lower portion defines a second surface extending from the lower portion and sloping downwardly. The first keel further defines a third surface that extends from the lower portion, slopes downwardly, and is opposite the first surface, and the second keel further defines a fourth surface that extends from the lower portion, slopes downwardly, and is opposite the second surface. The first keel is spaced from the second keel, defines a first recess that is configured to receive a first weight, and includes a first aperture while the second keel includes a second aperture.

Abstract: A peptide-containing composition includes a peptide and an alkaline mineral carrier, wherein an amount of the alkaline mineral carrier is 8 parts by mass or more based on 100 parts by mass of the peptide. A method for cultivating a plant includes applying a peptide-containing composition to the plant, a method for improving stability of a peptide includes mixing an alkaline mineral carrier with the peptide, and a method for storing a peptide includes storing the peptide in coexistence with an alkaline mineral carrier.