Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional folding spade, which comprises a spade plate and a spade handle, a turntable is welded at the tail end of the spade plate, a spade handle sleeve is provided at the head end of the spade handle, a socket is provided at the head end of the spade handle sleeve, a part of the turntable body is inserted into the socket, the turntable and the spade handle sleeve are provided with matching rotation holes, and a pin shaft passes through the rotation holes to realize the rotating connection between the turntable and the spade handle; the turntable body is further provided with a plurality of angle adjusting holes circumferentially, a locking hole is provided with at the tail end of the spade handle sleeve correspondingly, a locking bolt is provided at one side of the locking hole.

Abstract: A planter implement (12) includes one or more row units (10) equipped with a furrowing assembly (22), a seed/fertilizer assembly (24), and a furrow-closing assembly (26). The unit (10) is equipped with a pair of right- and left-hand crimper wheels (30) respectively mounted on opposite sides of the furrowing assembly (22). Each crimper wheel (30) has a pair of support rims (52, 54) with a series of elongated bar elements (56) extending between and secured to the rims (52, 54). The bar elements (56) extend beyond the outer periphery of the rims (52, 54) in order to crimp surface crops as the row units (10) pass over a field; the bar elements (56) are oriented to direct material outwardly from each wheel (30) in order to prevent clogging thereof. The crimper wheels (30) are adjustably mounted on the row units (10) and serve as gauge wheels for the units (10).

Abstract: A mobile machine includes a frame, and a set of wheels supporting the frame. The mobile machine also includes a set of ground-engaging tools mounted to the frame that are movable relative to the wheels to change a depth of engagement of the ground engaging-tools with ground over which the mobile machine travels. A first sensor senses a position of the frame relative to the ground surface over which the mobile machine is traveling. A second sensor senses a position of the frame relative to the wheels. The sensor signals from both sensors are used to control the frame height.

Abstract: A system for monitoring tillage conditions of a field may include an agricultural implement and a tillage sensor supported on the agricultural implement. The tillage sensor has a field of view directed towards a portion of the field disposed relative to the agricultural implement, with the tillage sensor being configured to generate data indicative of a tillage floor levelness associated with a tillage floor of the field disposed below a surface of the field. The system may further include a controller configured to receive the data from the tillage sensor indicative of the tillage floor levelness as the agricultural implement moves across the field and monitor the tillage floor levelness based at least in part on the data received from the tillage sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-moving device moving and working in a work area defined by a border, includes: a housing; a moving module, mounted in the housing, and driven by a drive motor to drive the self-moving device to move; a control module, controlling the self-moving device to move and work; a satellite navigation device, receiving a satellite signal; at least one position sensor, detecting a feature related to a position of the self-moving device; and a fusion processing unit comprising at least two inputs, one is the satellite signal, and the other is an output of the position sensor; the fusion processing unit performs operation on the satellite signal and the output of the position sensor, and outputs position information of the self-moving device; and the control module controls the moving module to drive the self-moving device to move based on the position information.

Abstract: A grounds maintenance vehicle having a vehicle frame is disclosed. An implement is coupled to the vehicle frame and has a first implement end and a second implement end. A height selection tool is configured to select one vertical position of a plurality of selectable vertical positions, where each vertical position limits a distance between the implement and the vehicle frame. An implement angle selection tool has a manually engageable mechanism configured to change the elevation of one of the first implement end or the second implement end relative to the other of the first implement end or the second implement end. The implement angle selection tool is configured to fix the elevation of the first implement end relative the second implement end.

Abstract: A brush cutter device having a latch assembly for securing a movable cutter guard in a closed position when the brush cutter is tilted beyond a predetermined angle. The guard is combined with a side of the housing and movable between a closed position and an open position. A latch is combined with a portion of the housing and is capable of moving between a retracted position wherein the guard is able to move freely between its open position and its closed position and an engaged position wherein the latch prevents the guard from moving to its open position. Upon tilting the brush cutter beyond a certain angle, gravity acts on the latch causing it to move from its retracted position to its engaged position. The guard would move from its closed position to its open position upon tilting the brush cutter beyond a certain angle, however, the latch is moved beyond its pivot point before the guard moves beyond its pivot point to lock the guard in its closed position.

Abstract: A starter system for a lawn mower includes a handle tube and a rope guide. The rope guide includes a rod member with three bends defining four rod segments. A first rod segment extends linearly through opposite openings in the tube, a second rod segment is curved at a diameter approximating a tube surface diameter, a third rod segment extends longitudinally along the tube, and a fourth segment extends to a distal coil. Two points of direct contact between the rod member and the tube outer surface include a first contact point on the second rod segment adjacent a tube opening indentation and a second contact point on the third rod segment near the third bend. The rod segments are configured such that tightening of a nut member dynamically deflects the second and third rod segments to increase a gap with the tube outer surface.

Abstract: A cutter for use with a mower such as a front of a tractor or skid steer has at least one cutting blade disposed below a cutting deck. A first arm assembly connects at a pivot to the deck and preferably connects to an extension extending forwardly relative to a mounting plate connected to the mower. The pivot is preferably spaced by a portion of the arm assembly from a length of the mounting plate. A roller assembly may be utilized to support the cutting blades above a surface to be cut. A second arm assembly may selectively position the cutting deck at preselected angles about the pivot. The first arm assembly may have curved ribs to allow the cutting deck to be declined to a negative angle relative to the pivot.

Abstract: A rotary implement for harvester combine dispersal of plant cuttings, the implement incorporating a base plate; a drive shaft connected to the base plate; a first plurality of channel and passage port combinations extending from the base plate to an elevation, the first combinations including channels underlying passage port lower ends; a second plurality of channel passage port combinations extending radially outwardly from a radially outer end of one of combinations among the first plurality of channel and passage port combinations, the second combinations having a channel upper walls sloping upwardly from passage port lower ends to the elevation; and a plurality of radially outer channels extending radially outwardly from second combinations.

Abstract: An agricultural header includes a header frame and at least one harvesting element carried by the header frame. The header frame includes a rigid portion, a first conformable portion flexibly coupled to the rigid portion by a first resilient material that allows at least about 1.5° of reversible deflection, and a second conformable portion flexibly coupled to the rigid portion by a second resilient material that allows at least about 1.5° of reversible deflection.

Abstract: A sugarcane harvester for harvesting sugarcane including a cutter configured to cut sugarcane into a sugarcane mat and a primary extractor disposed adjacent to the sugarcane mat configured to remove crop residue from the sugarcane mat. An elevator includes a conveyor to move the sugarcane mat to an end of the conveyor and an extractor is operatively connected to the elevator. The extractor includes a fan housing having an arm extending laterally from a sidewall of the fan housing and toward a center of the fan housing. A fan assembly is supported by the arm and is configured to remove crop residue from the sugarcane mat at the end of the conveyor. A cover assembly is fixedly connected to the support arm and subtends a fan of the fan assembly and a portion of the support arm, wherein the cover assembly directs crop debris away from the fan and the support arm.

Abstract: A method for identifying and harvesting agricultural products involves identifying, as a target, at least one agricultural product, applying a marker to each agricultural product, detecting and storing, for each marker, a set of data defining a tracking and access vector, the set of data forming the tracking and access vector comprising the absolute position of the marker, a versor identifying orientation of the marker and data needed to construct a predefined path to access the marker, and providing at least one harvesting device for harvesting each agricultural product and programming it to reach each agricultural product based on data contained in the tracking vector of each agricultural product.

Abstract: A lid is supported so as to be open and close by swinging upward and downward about a swing axis that is not parallel with the screw axis of a bottom screw.

Abstract: A continuous baler having a movable section having an open mode and a closed mode. In the closed mode, the movable section is joined to a baling half chamber and a tying half chamber to form a baling chamber and a tying chamber, respectively. In the open mode, the movable section is moved away from the baling half chamber and tying half chamber, in order to allow passage of a bale formed in the baling chamber from the baling half chamber to the tying half chamber.

Abstract: A modular vessel assembly configured to hold one or more plants in a cultivation environment is provided. The vessel assemblies may be assembled from multiple components, each component having an identical design. Aspects of the present disclosure allow for high-volume production of a single component that is versatile enough to join with other identical or substantially similar components to form a tower of vessels configured to hold a number of plants during cultivation.

Abstract: A disclosed vertical planter box assembly includes perimeter walls defining an interior space for holding plants. The perimeter wall includes openings aligned around the interior space. A water basin is provided at a top side for communicating water into the interior space. A drip tray is supported below a bottom side for capturing draining water from the interior space. A plurality of pins extend through the openings and across the interior space to hold the plant structures in place within the interior space.

Abstract: A manually controlled and operable self-propelled seed bed sterilization system and method is provided for preventing undesirable weeds from growth in the seed bed. The system includes a wheel driven shuttle vehicle having a hot water reservoir, a hot water applicator manifold housing, a dual-function pump and a controllable valve. A self-contained mobile hot water supply vehicle is further provided for use in combination with the shuttle vehicle and has a water heater with inlet and outlet hose connections to permit water flow from the reservoir of the shuttle vehicle to the water heater and back to the reservoir in a continuous flow path. The burner of the water heater is controlled to heat the water to a high temperature in the range of about 205-207 degrees F. but below the boiling point of water not to create steam. The shuttle vehicle is self-contained and is displaced over the seed bed at a constant drive speed by an electric motor driven by a gas generator.

Abstract: A debris blower (1) is disclosed comprising a housing (3), a fan assembly (5) arranged in the housing (3), an outlet duct (7), and at least one isolation element (9, 9?, 9?, 9??) configured to reduce vibrations of the debris blower (1) during operation. The fan assembly (5) is suspended relative the outlet duct (7) completely via the at least one isolation element (9, 9?, 9?, 9??).

Abstract: Cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture. Composition of matter suitable for forming a cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture. Method of forming a medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: adding a sufficient amount of water to a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture, to lower the consistency to between about 14% to 27%. Method of growing plant seedlings comprising: implanting plant seeds in a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture.

Abstract: Cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture. Composition of matter suitable for forming a cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture. Method of forming a medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: adding a sufficient amount of water to a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture, to lower the consistency to between about 14% to 27%. Method of growing plant seedlings comprising: implanting plant seeds in a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing nutrients to a plant are provided herein in which a feed solution containing water and solubilized nutrients are delivered to the plant at a desired ratio of concentration of water to fertilizer at each watering event in order to provide the plant with a consistent water to mineral ratio within their vascular system.

Abstract: An aquaponic grow system includes a plurality of sensors for sensing nutrient levels in liquid provided to a grow chamber, and to adjust nutrient levels based on the sensed levels. In some embodiments the system includes a plurality of sensors configured to sense nutrient levels in a common chamber, with the system configured to calibrate the sensors.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus includes a reservoir with an opening. A plurality of planting modules can be stacked above the opening. Each module includes at least one planting port, a module conduit aperture, a top end, and a bottom end configured to releasably engage the opening or the top end of another module. A conduit fluidly communicable with the reservoir is receivable through the module conduit apertures. A fluid distributor is engageable with a top end of the conduit. A fluid contained in the reservoir is selectively circulatable from the reservoir through the conduit to the fluid distributor, where the fluid is redirected down the interior of the modules and back to the reservoir when the modules are stacked above the opening in the reservoir, the conduit is received in the module conduit apertures and fluidly communicated with the reservoir, and the fluid distributor is engaged with the conduit.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods and kits for micropropagating disease-free cannabis plants, referred to as the Clean Stock® method. Also provided are Clean Stock® cannabis plants produced using such systems, methods and kits.

Abstract: A hybrid carrot variety NUN 89733 CAC as well as seeds and plants and roots thereof is disclosed. NUN 89733 CAC is a purple imperator-shaped carrot variety for the fresh market.

Abstract: A hybrid carrot variety NUN 85937 CAC as well as seeds and plants and roots thereof is disclosed. NUN 85937 CAC is a cut-and-peel carrot variety of the imperator type for the fresh market.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘PRO 1339’ is described. ‘PRO 1339’ is a romaine lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP060 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP060, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP060, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP060, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP060 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP060, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP060, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP061 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP061, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP061, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP061, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP061 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP061, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP061, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: The unique annual herbaceous Cannabis plant variety C. sativa ‘FRB005’ is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R409B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R409B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R409B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R409B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R418B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R418B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R418B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R418B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R419B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R419B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R419B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R419B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R435B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R435B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R435B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R435B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R441B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R441B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R441B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R441B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R451B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R451B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R451B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R451B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R459B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R459B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R459B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R459B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R540B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R540B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R540B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R540B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R062. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R062. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R062 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R062 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R067. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R067. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R067 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R067 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A customizable liner and sifter set, with a flat bottom, for an animal litter box and the method to use the said liner and sifter is disclosed. Some animals that use a litter box include a cat, rabbit, ferret, small pigs & small dogs. The size of a customizable litter liner and sifter can be a square, rectangular, cross-shaped, or oblong shaped that tightly fits into the animal litter box of various sizes and shapes. The said customizable liner and sifter set are specifically designed to facilitate the cleanup process of the animal excrement and to make the cleaning chore easy and less unpleasant. The novel customizable liner of the present invention tightly fits into the bottom and upper lip of the designated animal litter box and when filled with litter separates the animal litter box and the litter. It is easily removable by gathering up the drawtapes, and discarding the whole liner, litter & waste into the trash.

Abstract: A system and method for feeding hogs in a hog confinement and cleaning said system, which includes overhead feed distribution pipe, with a boot situated to receive feed from the overhead feed distribution pipe, and a downspout which directs feed to a feeder. A two-piece connector between the boot and the downspout is provided to allow for quick and easy detachment of the downspout from the boot. One embodiment of the two-piece connector is a hinged connector which, when open, goes around an exterior of an exit port of the boot and around an input end of the downspout. When hinged connector is closed, it retains the downspout to the boot. A latch may be used to keep the hinged connector closed. In another embodiment, a top connector is coupled to the exit port of boot, in a well known manner such as screws, and a bottom connector is connected to an input end of the downspout in a similar manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving the safety of a pet during travel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body. The body includes a base, a support structure, and a back support. The support structure is positioned along the base. The support structure includes a top end elevated above the base and an inclined surface for supporting torso portions of the pet during travel. The back support is positioned along the base and configured to support a rear portion of the pet during travel. The apparatus may include a restraint system. The restraint system may include a harness which may engage with a portion of the base and may also engage with other portions of the pet. The apparatus may further include a strap assembly coupled to the base which may define at least one strap end for engaging with an anchor point of a vehicle.

Abstract: A method of opening a door of a pet enclosure includes pushing a tab of a latch toward an interior of the pet enclosure with a first hand so that the door of the pet enclosure is vertically displaceable. The method further includes vertically lifting the door with a second hand so that a horizontal wire rod of the door is traversed in front of the tab. The method further includes rotating the door from a closed position to an opened position.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for a retainer apparatus that includes a scoop having an exterior surface and an interior surface with a central opening and a predetermined length. A retention device has a base with a length greater than the length of the central opening of the scoop and a flange portion extends upwardly from the base portion and contains at least one opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for treating dairy livestock having fore legs and hind legs, wherein the system comprises a milking parlor ramp, livestock stalls positioned along at least part of the milking parlor ramp, wherein each stall is configured to contain one dairy livestock, at least one vertical upright teat cup holder comprising teat cups and a mobile unit. The mobile unit comprises equipment for treating livestock and a processor, where the mobile unit is configured to travel between the fore legs and hind legs of the dairy livestock on the milking parlor ramp and use the equipment to perform at least one action related to a treatment of the dairy livestock. Also disclosed is that the equipment includes an arm configured to withdraw the teat cups from the vertical upright teat cup holder and connect them to the dairy livestock.

Abstract: Pet travel luggage configured to organize pet essentials for an extended duration is described. The luggage includes a body and a lid attached to the body at an opening. A removable dividing panel divides a hollow interior of the body into at least two unsymmetrical sections. At least one of the at least two sections receives a pair of stackable containers. The luggage also includes a feeding station. The feeding station comprises a flexible fold down flap secured to an outer edge of a side of the body proximate the bottom side. The flap deploys along a horizontal surface such that an interior surface of the flap receives a removable mat. The removable mat receives a pair of collapsible bowls. The flap is secured in a closed position to an outer surface of the side of the body by a fixation element.

Abstract: A collar is provided for protecting animals from neck bites from predators. The collar is formed of individual segments in pivoting engagements with each other and has a fastener to engage a first end to a second end of the collar. Contact between opposing edges of each engaged segment prevents collapse of the collar and maintains the size or distance of the interior diameter of the collar during predator attacks which impart force to opposing sides of the collar.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is worn on an animal to deliver stimulation, and includes a main stimulation module configured to generate an intensity adjustable main stimulation and deliver the main stimulation to the animal, an auxiliary stimulation module configured to generate a different type of auxiliary stimulation from the main stimulation and deliver the auxiliary stimulation to the animal, and a microprocessor configured to control the main stimulation module and the auxiliary stimulation module to deliver the main stimulation and/or the auxiliary stimulation to the animal when a preset condition is satisfied, wherein when delivery of the main stimulation exceeding a maximum intensity is required, the microprocessor is configured to control the main stimulation module and/or the auxiliary stimulation module to automatically generate the maximum intensity of main stimulation and the auxiliary stimulation together.