Abstract: A method for the production of fruit trees including the steps of: grafting of an offshoot or propagation material of the variety to be propagated on a grafting point of a rootstock, to form a tree, planting of the rootstock in a nursery, pot or greenhouse ground and subsequent transplanting of the developed tree in a production ground; wherein the planting takes place arranging the rootstock tilted to one side to form with the ground an angle of pre-set amplitude, smaller than 90° and preferably of 45° and with the offshoot in a substantially vertical position; in the transplanting step the rootstock is arranged in the production ground in a substantially vertical position, so that the trunk of the tree, which is angled in respect to the rootstock, forms a main side branch from which vine-like branches or side branches orientated upwards sprout.

Abstract: A shredding rotor rotatably coupled to a support frame is configured to remove plant leaves from plant stems fed into an aperture in the support frame. The shredding rotor includes many flexible shredding strands attached to a rotor axle. The shredding strands are sufficiently flexible to strip leaves from all sides of the stems without breaking the stems into pieces. Shredding strands are spaced far enough apart from one another to prevent plant material from becoming lodged between the strands. A destemming and shredding apparatus including two shredding rotors separates an incoming stream of plant materials into an output stream of shredded leaves and another output stream of essentially intact stems. A shredding apparatus having no more than one shredding rotor receives destemmed leaves at an inlet aperture and outputs shredded leaf fragments.

Abstract: A photo-selective light spectrum-modifying net for use in citrus fruit production, the net comprising a woven array of parallel and mutually spaced first threads and an array of parallel and mutually spaced second threads, the second threads being inclined to the first threads to define an array of openings between the first and second threads, wherein the first threads are uncolored and composed of a first polymer which is selected from a polymer incorporating a white pigment or dye, a transparent polymer or a translucent polymer, and the second threads are colored red and composed of a second polymer which incorporates a red pigment or dye, the second threads being adapted to transmit, scatter and reflect electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range of from 640 to 680 nm. Also disclosed is a method of producing citrus fruit using the net.

Abstract: The invention provides a horticulture arrangement (1000) for a plant (1), the horticulture arrangement (1000) comprising (i) a horticulture lighting system (100) configured to provide horticulture light (101) to plants (1), (ii) one or more reflective elements (310) configured to reflect part of the horticulture light (101) to the plant (1), and (iii) a control system (200), wherein the control system (200) is configured to control one or more of a light intensity and a spectral distribution of the horticulture light (101) in dependence of the reflection of the horticulture light (101) by the one or more reflective elements (310).

Abstract: A personal grow pod system includes a plurality of compartments, a plurality of lighting devices corresponding to the plurality of compartments, and a controller including one or more processors, one or more memory modules, and machine readable instructions stored in the one or more memory modules. The controller is configured to identify plants in the plurality of compartments, retrieve recipes for each of the compartments based on the identified plants, and operate the plurality of lighting devices respectively based on the recipes for each of the compartments.

Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein including a containment system to contain a portion of a plant including a root structure and soil within a rigid wall pot. The containment system may be configured to permit the roots of the plant therein to traverse a wall of the containment system. The containment system may be configured to support the root and/or soil of the plant once removed from the rigid wall pot.

Abstract: A plant cultivation system for a plant factory that cultivates plants. The plant factory has a building with roof and walls, which may be in the form of a greenhouse with a roof and windows that may be opened and closed. A plant factory using the plant cultivation system cultivates plants for harvest and/or sale. The plant factory plant utilizes a trolley conveyor for transport of plants in plant containers. The trolley conveyor uses straight runs of track connected by curved track portions. The straight runs of track of the trolley conveyor are spaced closely together with space only provided for passage of plant containers in a side by side fashion, as no room for workers is necessary. The plant containers take the plant containers to workers in a workshop for planting, cultivation, harvesting of plants or portions thereof, and packaging of plants or portions thereof for shipment. As a result, labor is minimized, and the productivity of the plant factory is increased.

Abstract: A plant workshop system for a plant factory that cultivates plants. The plant workshop is disposed adjacent to one or more plant factories that cultivate plants for harvest and/or sale. The workshop includes a building structure having a roof and walls that form an environmental enclosure. A work bench is provided. The adjacent plant factory plant utilizes a trolley conveyor for transport of plants in plant containers. The trolley conveyor is provided with a portion of the trolley conveyor track that enters the workshop, runs adjacent to or over the work bench, and then exits the workshop, thus bringing plants to the work bench for planting, pruning, harvesting, or packaging activities by a worker. Air curtains are provided at the entrance and exit points of the trolley conveyor. A vacuum system is provided for use by the worker in cleaning plant containers. A lubrication oil system is provided for use in providing edible lubrication oil to moving parts of the trolley conveyor.

Abstract: Panel for floating cultivation of plants on water, including parallel grooves at a top side extending longitudinally, adapted for receiving a substrate and a number of plants or precursors in the substrate, each groove extending through the panel from a first top plane to a second parallel plane. The panel includes air chambers at a lower side extending substantially below the second plane, each of the air chambers allowing therein formation of air roots of plants supported in the substrate of the grooves. At the second plane, each groove is spaced apart from the circumferential side wall of the air chamber it debouches in when projected onto a plane normal to the longitudinal direction, each of the grooves including at least two side support surfaces extending parallel to the groove and below the top side, the side support surfaces adapted for substantially completely supporting the substrate in the groove.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a landscaping support component and methods of use. The invention relates to the maintenance and partitioning of landscaping elements. In particular, the invention maintains the integrity of hardscape elements.

Abstract: A clip for fixing an agricultural ground sheet cover material, or a netting, in place comprises two inter-engageable parts, each part having a jaw at one end for gripping sheet material or netting between the jaws when the two inter-engageable parts are closed together, a locking tab on one of the inter-engageable parts, a locking bar on the other of the inter-engageable parts, and and cord engaging formations at an opposite end of at least one of the inter-engageable clip parts, adapted to grip a cord between the cord engaging formations to lock the cord to the clip.

Abstract: The method of growing a biopolymer material employs incubation of a growth media comprised of nutritive substrate and a fungus in containers that are placed in a closed incubation chamber with air flows passed over each container while the chamber is maintained with a predetermined environment of humidity, temperature, carbon dioxide and oxygen. The air flows may be directed parallel or perpendicularly to the surfaces of the growth media.

Abstract: A broom tube assembly for dislodging debris while employing a leaf blower includes an air tube that is mountable on an output of a leaf blower. A broom is provided and the broom is coupled to the air tube. The broom frictionally engages a surface being cleaned when the air tube is directed toward the surface. In this way the broom can dislodge debris for blowing the debris with the leaf blower. A plurality of brackets is each positioned around the handle. Each of the brackets engages the air tube for retaining the handle on the air tube.

Abstract: A method for optimally designing an irrigation system and managing/operating the designed irrigation system in real time comprising: •receiving data associated with a proposed irrigation design; •analysing the proposed design comprising one or more proposed measurements and automation requirements; •retrieving one or more pre-established estimation rules from a data store and mapping them with the proposed design; •estimating additional measurement and automation requirements based on one or more such estimation rules; •adjusting one or more estimation rules based on real data associated with operation of a previous/current irrigation system; •estimating one or more of acquisition, installation and operating costs based on one or more of: hardware costs; radio network propagation characteristics (optionally of terrain, crop, etc); other factors that have historically contributed to ownership cost; •displaying to a user one or more of such estimated costs; •calculating one or more alternative designs and displ

Abstract: Technologies disclosed herein are provided for irrigation monitoring and controlling based on water usage monitoring and control using an efficiency model for a defined geographic region. The technology includes receiving a first and a second set of moisture sensor measurements from a set of moisture sensors located in a defined geographic region, and determining an amount of water that is applied to the defined geographic region at a time period between the first and the second set of moisture measurements. An efficiency model representing efficiencies of locations in the defined geographic region is obtained based on the first and second set of moisture measurements and the amount of water applied. Schedule information is generated based on the efficiency model that indicates time periods at which areas in the defined geographic region are to be watered.

Abstract: A method of spatially deriving soil moisture at a selected location within an irrigation district to be irrigated. The method includes using system identification techniques to produce an algorithm for evapotranspiration based on a predetermined selection from the following measured parameters: solar radiation spectrum, wind speed, temperature, humidity, crop factor, soil type, barometric pressure, irrigation historical data, and energy measurement from solar panels at each of a plurality of representative locations; calibrating the algorithm by direct measurement of the moisture in the soil at each of the representative locations by respective soil moisture sensors; and using measured parameters of rainfall, soil type, irrigation historical data and crop factor with the algorithm to derive or interpolate soil moisture at the selected location within the irrigation district.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-watering insert for placement within a plant container, the insert comprising a one-piece self-supporting structure having an open bottom end, a closed top end, downwardly-sloping sidewalls, an open or closed interfacing structure that facilitates a secure seal of the insert against an interior wall of the plant container, an open collar on the top to allow temporary insertion of a pipe or water-discharging mechanism into the watering insert, a plurality of holes and/or screen/fabric material permanently attached to the surface of the top end, allowing water and air to pass through the surface. A lower flange extends circumferentially around the bottom end of the water insert, thereby creating a shelf upon which growing medium rests; the flange further featuring downward protruding fins spaced so as to provide channels through which water passes from underneath the interior of the watering insert to its exterior.

Abstract: A drainable aerating hydroponics system is used to facilitate the growth of different crops in an efficient and simple manner. The system includes a heat management enclosure, a water reservoir, a perforated basket, a capillary tube, spouts, an aerator, and a drain valve. The heat management enclosure is portable and houses the water reservoir. The water reservoir contains the water and nutrients necessary for the crops. Together with the heat management enclosure, the water reservoir maintains the water under ideal conditions for the crops. The perforated basket supports the growing crops and material necessary for the crops. The capillary tube guides the flow of water and nutrients from the water reservoir to the spouts. The spouts distribute the water flow from the capillary tube to the crops on the perforated basket. The aerator aerates the water within the water reservoir. The drain valve enables the gravity flushing of the water.

Abstract: A surface-mountable vertical hydroponic garden and curved lighting application is provided. The device is mountable to a wall making it more accessible and adjustable to the user and clears horizontal surface spaces. The symmetrical hydroponic gardening tower provides a continuous nutrient soluble water circulatory system to two identical growing site columns. The front face remains open to connect to an adjustable curved lighting panel application. The vertical grow lights are affixed to the interior space of the panels providing focus and proximity to the plants, reducing light dispersion and reducing direct light lighting to the user.

Abstract: A hydroponics system that uses image processing techniques to automatically manage nutrients is disclosed. The hydroponics system allows small amounts of nutrients to be added to circulated solution on a frequent basis. Images of plants located in a growing area are processed by a computer processor to determine whether the plants are growing. If the plants are growing, the computer processor causes more nutrients to be added to the system than if plants are not growing.

Abstract: Methods of Amaranthus control are provided, comprising, artificially pollinating an Amaranthus species at a growth area with an effective amount of pollen that reduces fitness of the at least one Amaranthus species, the effective amount comprising 1 mg to 1 gram per plant per application using a precision tool-assisted application or 10 gram to 100 kg per acre per application using a non-precision tool-assisted application during a flowering season of the Amaranthus species.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SVTC0630. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTC0630 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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 novel cotton variety designated 14R913B2XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 14R913B2XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 14R913B2XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 14R913B2XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A hybrid begonia designated ‘Green Leaf White 1605-01T1’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the plants and parts thereof of hybrid begonia ‘Green Leaf White 1605-01T1’, and to methods for producing other begonia lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid begonia ‘Green Leaf White 1605-01T1’.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLVG49 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLVG49, cells from soybean variety 5PLVG49, plants of soybean 5PLVG49, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLVG49. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLVG49 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLVG49, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLVG49, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLVG49. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLVG49 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PVSQ69 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PVSQ69, cells from soybean variety 5PVSQ69, plants of soybean 5PVSQ69, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PVSQ69. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PVSQ69 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PVSQ69, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PVSQ69, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PVSQ69. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PVSQ69 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PNBA83 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PNBA83, cells from soybean variety 5PNBA83, plants of soybean 5PNBA83, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PNBA83. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PNBA83 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PNBA83, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PNBA83, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PNBA83. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PNBA83 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PPSP96 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PPSP96, cells from soybean variety 5PPSP96, plants of soybean 5PPSP96, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PPSP96. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PPSP96 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PPSP96, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PPSP96, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PPSP96. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PPSP96 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PDFB77 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PDFB77, cells from soybean variety 5PDFB77, plants of soybean 5PDFB77, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PDFB77. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PDFB77 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PDFB77, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PDFB77, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PDFB77. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PDFB77 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PJNK09 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PJNK09, cells from soybean variety 5PJNK09, plants of soybean 5PJNK09, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PJNK09. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PJNK09 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PJNK09, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PJNK09, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PJNK09. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PJNK09 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PKAW53 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PKAW53, cells from soybean variety 5PKAW53, plants of soybean 5PKAW53, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PKAW53. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PKAW53 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PKAW53, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PKAW53, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PKAW53. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PKAW53 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PDVD01 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PDVD01, cells from soybean variety 5PDVD01, plants of soybean 5PDVD01, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PDVD01. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PDVD01 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PDVD01, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PDVD01, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PDVD01. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PDVD01 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PBNS76 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PBNS76, cells from soybean variety 5PBNS76, plants of soybean 5PBNS76, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PBNS76. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PBNS76 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PBNS76, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PBNS76, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PBNS76. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PBNS76 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLYD55 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLYD55, cells from soybean variety 5PLYD55, plants of soybean 5PLYD55, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLYD55. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLYD55 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLYD55, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLYD55, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLYD55. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLYD55 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 18M204 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 18M204 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 18M204 RZ.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a sampling apparatus for taking a representative milk sample in a predetermined quantity range from a conveying line in which milk is conveyed at conveying intervals of unknown length.

Abstract: A cat litter box is designed to be folded into a compact form for storage and shipment to a customer and unfolded by the customer for use. When it is time to replace the litter box, the cat litter box can be refolded back into a compact form for disposal. A lid protects the box during storage and shipment.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a pet stroller with a removably attached pet carrier. The pet carrier has front and rear access to the enclosed space and is useable separately from the stroller.

Abstract: A pet bed covering system is disclosed. The system may include a pet bed and a pet bed cover. A pet bed cover may have an outer sleeve that wraps about the pet bed with attachment features whereby the pet bed cover may be retained in position about the pet bed. The outer sleeve may have a pet opening edge whereby a pet may enter and exit from the pet bed. In this manner, the pet may be kept warm while resting on the pet bed.

Abstract: A container of pet food and an apparatus for preparing the pet food are disclosed. The apparatus includes a scanner for reading a pet food identifier on the container. The scanner is adapted to read the pet food identifier and provide it to a controller. The controller is adapted to obtain food preparation parameters from an external database and to cause the apparatus to then prepare the pet food according thereto. The containers has an identically-shaped periphery and the apparatus is adapted to receive that periphery such that each container is properly positioned regardless of the container's volume.

Abstract: A feeding system for feeding individual animals of a herd feed, supplements, and combinations thereof. The feeding system includes one-to-many feed bin assemblies or feeding stations such that the system is able to dispense a specified mass of feed to specific animals at user-defined intervals. In this way, each animal of a herd is provided with optimal, individualized amounts of feed or feed material. Multiple feed bin assemblies in a single pasture, for example, can automatically form a network of feeders so that regardless of the specific feed bin assembly or feeding station within the feeding system that an animal visits, the specified amount and type of feed or feed material is delivered. Each feed bin assembly or feeding station can also be equipped to download, archive/store, and/or synthesize data into an individual animal record and/or to transmit data from additional onboard animal sensors such as activity and rumination sensors.

Abstract: An automatic feeding device for animals is described herein. The automatic feeding device includes a hopper and a dispenser. The hopper includes a bulk container for storing feed and a feed outlet. The dispenser includes an enclosure containing a power source, an electric motor, and a controller. The dispenser also includes dispensing means connected to the electric motor and configured to dispense feed received from the feed outlet when the electric motor is energized. The controller can be configured to energize the electric motor according to a schedule based at least in part on a selection of at least one astronomical event and at least one corresponding offset time.

Abstract: A system for providing fluid for an animal includes: a generally oval trough to contain fluid, wherein the vertical inner sides of the trough slope inwardly from the upper rim of the trough to the bottom of the trough at an angle that varies around the circumference of the oval, there is an opening in the bottom of the trough in fluid communication with a dip tube that extends into a partially flexible fluid reservoir, and a means of attachment on the underside of the trough by which the fluid reservoir is sealably attached so that when pressure is applied to the reservoir, fluid will flow upward through the dip tube and fill the trough, and when the pressure is released, any remaining fluid will return to the reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for identifying an animal comprising an image recording device for recording images of an animal located in proximity to the device, a database, in which database reference images of typical procedures of approach of the first animal are stored, wherein a degree of matching between the images and the reference images and/or between features of the images and features of the reference images is determined and wherein, depending on the degree of matching, a drive for opening a door is actuated and/or a signalling unit for issuing an alert tone or a signalling unit for issuing a luring sound is activated and/or an issuing unit for issuing feed is activated via a control device.

Abstract: An antenna module is described for configuring a mobile device, e.g., a smartphone, to locate an animal wearing a radiofrequency (RF) transmitter, the module having a directional antenna structure, the antenna structure including a plurality of antenna elements configured to generate a directional radiation field; at least one RF receiver connected to the directional antenna structure; and, a controller configured to control the RF transceiver and a mobile device interface for providing communication with the mobile device, the controller being configured to execute the steps of: receiving one or more time series of beacons signals broadcasted by the RF transmitter that is within the directional radiation field of the directional antenna structure; determining distance estimates for beacon signals in the one or more time series, a distance estimate being determined by the antenna module on the basis of a signal strength and/or a signal quality of a detected beacon signal.

Abstract: A gardening glove consisting of a glove liner defining a plurality of fingers, a thumb, and a palm is provided. The glove liner is placed on a first glove mandrel and received inside an injection mold configured to inject hot liquid PVC material on the glove liner's palm, fingers, and thumb, creating patterns of raised nodules that facilitate digging, for example.

Abstract: A fly mask for an animal hat has a first section formed of a first material and a second section formed of a second material that is at least partially elastic. The first and second section are coupled to one another to fit at least partially around the head of an animal and the elastic material deforms to allow the mask to accommodate many different configurations.

Abstract: The invention refers to a toy for pets, in particular for dogs, comprising a housing (3) with a floor (5), a lid (7) and side walls (6) with openings (31, 32), through which, in the housing (3), at least one longitudinal sliding element (1) and at least one transversal sliding element (2) are placed in a movable manner, wherein, in a first closed position, the sliding element (1, 2) is fully located inside the housing (3), and in a second open position, one end (11, 21) of the sliding element (1, 2) protrudes through the opening (31, 320), outside the housing (3), wherein the end (11, 21) of the sliding element (2, 3) is equipped with a indent (12, 22) for placing the small treats, wherein the sliding elements (1, 2) are normally aligned with each other and are arranged through crossing in an interaction area, wherein on/in the sliding elements (1, 2) surface structures are provided, by height and/or width, wherein the surface structures interact mechanically with each other, and the mechanical interaction ca

Abstract: A lighted pet harnessing device for illuminating an area in front of a pet includes a harness that is configured to couple to a pet and a leash. A lighting module that is coupled to a front of the harness is configured to illuminate an area in front of the pet when the harness is coupled to the pet.

Abstract: A pet tether comprising a flexible and stretchable cord comprising first end and a second end, a first cord clamp and a second cord claim. The first cord clamp is configured to clamp the first end of the cord when the first end of the cord passes through the first cord clamp and loops back into the first cord clamp. The second cord clamp is configured to clamp the second end of the cord when the second end of the cord passes through the second cord clamp and loops back into the second cord clamp.