Abstract: A grain processing assembly for a combine that comprises a feeder assembly, a threshing assembly having a rotor disposed within a housing, a hood. The feeder assembly comprises a lower conveyor and an upper conveyor. The position of the lower conveyor and the upper conveyor is such that upper conveyor assists the lower conveyor in directing crop material being transported on the lower conveyor towards a discharge end of the lower conveyor. The hood engages a belt of the second upper conveyor.

Abstract: A farm implement includes a frame, a container mounted on the frame, a hitch extending away from a front wall of the container in a first direction, and an auger assembly extending away from the front wall. The auger assembly includes a receiving portion coupled to the container, a lower portion coupled to the receiving portion, an upper portion coupled to the lower portion, a joint assembly coupled to both the upper and lower portions, and a discharge portion coupled to the upper portion. The joint assembly allows the upper portion to pivot about a folding axis between a transport position and an operating position. In the operating position, the lower portion is angled toward the hitch relative to a vertical plane extending transverse to a direction of travel by the farm implement, and the lower portion is angularly offset from the upper portion by a second angle.

Abstract: A high capacity square baler comprising a pickup mechanism configured to pick up a single windrow of crop material off the ground. The baler additionally comprising one or more stuffer chutes each configured to receive at least a portion of the crop material picked up by the pickup mechanism. The baler additionally comprising one or more stuffer assemblies each configured to push crop material generally upward through one or more of the stuffer chutes. The baler additionally comprising a plurality of bale-forming chambers each configured to receive crop material from one or more of the stuffer chutes. The baler further comprising a plurality of knotter assemblies each associated with one of the bales forming chambers and each configured to wrap and tie securement lines around each formed bale. The knotter assemblies are configured to operate independently of one another, such that formed bales can be tied at different times.

Abstract: Wrap material supply systems for delivering wrap material from a wrap material roll for application around crop bales include a baler housing containing a baling chamber, a drive roll rotatably mounted to the baler housing, and a pivoting frame coupled to the baler housing at a first pivot point. A feed roll is rotatably mounted to the pivoting frame and positioned to engage the wrap material roll. The wrap material supply system further includes a drive belt, which, when tensioned, transmits rotation from the drive roll to the feed roll. An actuator is controllable to rotate the pivoting frame about the first pivot point to move the feed roll relative to the drive roll, tension the drive belt, and initiate feeding of the wrap material from the wrap material roll into the baling chamber.

Abstract: An agricultural baler including a bale chamber; a plunger; a feeder duct; and a rotor feeder unit. The rotor feeder unit includes a rotor feeder unit bottom distant from a rotor feeder forming a lower boundary of a conveying channel through the rotor feeder unit. The rotor feeder unit also includes scrapers placed in a conveying direction behind the rotor feeder. The scrapers extend in between the tines and have a leading face cooperating with the tines. The agricultural baler further includes a position adjuster configured to displace the leading face of the scrapers relative to the rotor feeder unit bottom, and to displace a top wall and/or the bottom wall of the feeder duct, in order to adjust the volume of the feeder duct.

Abstract: A drive manipulation member is configured to be allowed to move to a drive position when an interlock member is at a first position and to be prohibited from moving to the drive position when the interlock member is at a second position. The drive manipulation member is supported rotatably about an axis with respect to the second housing, and is provided with first and second portions extending from the axis in different directions. The first portion is configured to be manipulated by the user. The second portion is provided with a switch operation portion configured to operate a switching unit and an interlock engaging portion configured to engage with or contact with the interlock member. The switch operation portion and the interlock engaging portion are located at different positions from each other in a direction parallel to the axis.

Abstract: The plant cultivation equipment performs planting work of seeds or seedlings without taking much labor and without attaching bacteria and includes a packing work room which includes a sterilization activity composition supply device which supplies the packing work room with a predetermined amount of sterilization activity composition which sterilizes the packing work space into which the packing materials are transferred, a sterilization activity composition detecting device provided in the packing work room and detecting the concentration of the sterilization activity composition, an exhaust device which discharges the sterilization activity composition from the packing work room and an outside air supply device which supplies the packing work room with the outside air through filter, capable of catching the sterilization activity composition, when the sterilization activity composition is discharged.

Abstract: A wall mounted agricultural assembly includes a first planter and a second planter below the first planter, and a water supply arrangement that includes a fluid supply delivering fluid from a fluid supply to the first and second planters and a first valve configured to allow or prevent fluid flow to the planters, and a second valve configured to prevent or allow fluid to bypass the planters.

Abstract: A system for an assembly line grow pod includes a germination hub including a tank, a water source in selective fluid communication with the tank, a pump in selective fluid communication with the tank and the water source, a pod line in selective fluid communication with the germination hub, a seeder assembly in selective fluid communication with the pod line, the seeder assembly including a seeder tank, and a metering device in selective fluid communication with the seeder tank, where the metering device selectively releases seeds from the seeder tank, and a cart positioned below the metering device.

Abstract: A center-pivot irrigation system having mobile towers interconnected by spans actuatable about a center-pivot, constant speed motors for each of the mobile towers, and variable gear ratio transmissions each driven by one of the constant speed motors and each driving one of the mobile towers. The irrigation system may also include a control system sending command signals to the variable gear ratio transmissions, independently increasing or decreasing a speed of the mobile towers via the variable gear ratio transmissions. The irrigation system may also include a sensors for providing alignment information regarding the spans to the control system. The control system may independently command the transmissions to speed up or slow down one of the mobile towers relative to alignment information received from the sensors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method which combines sensor inputs, control systems, field mapping, motor controls, and high speed and variable speed motor designs within an irrigation machine. According to a preferred embodiment, the present invention provides systems which are capable of full torque operation, even at speeds less than the rated speed of the motor. According to further preferred embodiments, the present invention utilizes a combination of motor types including Switch Reluctance, DC Permanent Magnet and AC Permanent Magnet motors in combination with Variable Frequency Drives.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for calculating the depth of sprayed water of a translational sprinkler in different working conditions, involving placing rain barrels (3) in n rows in the movement direction of a translational sprinkler (1), each row having m barrels, such that the spray radius of rain droplets can completely cover the rain barrels (3) while ensuring that the translational sprinkler (1) is spraying stably; calculating the average sprinkler strength of each rain barrel (3); drawing a relationship curve of the sprinkler strength and the distance from the centre; setting the movement speed s of the translational sprinkler (1); establishing a function relationship between a sprinkler strength d? and time t; calculating the time t2 needed for the translational sprinkler (1) to completely pass one of the rain barrels (3); and with the condition that the movement time is t2, performing mathematical integration on the sprinkler strength function to obtain the sprinkled depth of water at a certain rain barrel (

Abstract: A plant propagation system is described that can be utilized for micropropagation through early stages of plant development. A system can include multiple plant support matrices, containers for the matrices, and optionally a tool for separating sections of a plant support matrix from the remainder of the matrix. During use developing plant tissue can be transferred between matrices and growth media can be varied with little or no damage to developing plant tissue and lower chances for contamination of the developing plant tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diploid, fertile, self-compatible and essentially homozygous potato lines, wherein said lines comprise an agronomically desirable trait such as vigour. The invention further relates to methods for producing such plants and to hybrid seeds obtained by crossing such homozygous potato lines and to potato plants grown from said see.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W090048A1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W090048A1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W090048A1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W090048A1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W090048A1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W090048A1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N?-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in Nicotiana plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for cytochrome P450s that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Expression cassettes, vectors, plants, and plant parts thereof comprising inhibitory sequences that target expression or function of the disclosed cytochrome P450 polypeptides are also provided. Methods for the use of these novel sequences to inhibit expression or function of cytochrome P450 polypeptides involved in this metabolic conversion are also provided. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 87140321 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 87140321, to the plants of soybean cultivar 87140321, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 87140321, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 87140321. 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 87140321. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87140321, 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 87140321 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 88041740 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88041740, to the plants of soybean cultivar 88041740, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 88041740, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 88041740. 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 88041740. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88041740, 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 88041740 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 88070907 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88070907, to the plants of soybean cultivar 88070907, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 88070907, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 88070907. 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 88070907. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88070907, 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 88070907 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80372223 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80372223, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80372223, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80372223, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80372223. 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 80372223. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80372223, 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 80372223 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 2163154 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 2163154, the plants of soybean 2163154, to plant parts of soybean 2163154, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 2163154 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 2163154, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 2163154, 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 2163154 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 2200074 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 2200074, the plants of soybean 2200074, to plant parts of soybean 2200074, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 2200074 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 2200074, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 2200074, 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 2200074 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 2199880 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 2199880, the plants of soybean 2199880, to plant parts of soybean 2199880, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 2199880 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 2199880, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 2199880, 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 2199880 with another soybean cultivar.

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 5PLER67 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLER67, cells from soybean variety 5PLER67, plants of soybean 5PLER67, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLER67. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLER67 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLER67, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLER67, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLER67. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLER67 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PZWT86 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PZWT86, cells from soybean variety 5PZWT86, plants of soybean 5PZWT86, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PZWT86. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PZWT86 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PZWT86, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PZWT86, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PZWT86. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PZWT86 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated OT34672671 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety OT34672671, cells from soybean variety OT34672671, plants of soybean OT34672671, and plant parts of soybean variety OT34672671. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety OT34672671 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety OT34672671, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety OT34672671, and methods of characterizing soybean variety OT34672671. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety OT34672671 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 90420357 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 90420357, to the plants of soybean cultivar 90420357, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 90420357, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 90420357. 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 90420357. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 90420357, 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 90420357 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 93440976 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93440976, to the plants of soybean cultivar 93440976, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 93440976, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 93440976. 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 93440976. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 93440976, 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 93440976 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 93320341 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93320341, to the plants of soybean cultivar 93320341, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 93320341, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 93320341. 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 93320341. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 93320341, 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 93320341 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91040342 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91040342, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91040342, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91040342, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91040342. 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 91040342. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91040342, 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 91040342 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 90120947 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 90120947, to the plants of soybean cultivar 90120947, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 90120947, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 90120947. 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 90120947. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 90120947, 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 90120947 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 96220972 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 96220972, to the plants of soybean cultivar 96220972, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 96220972, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 96220972. 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 96220972. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 96220972, 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 96220972 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant of the cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) variety Sicot 748B3F, or a part, cell, tissue or organ thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A dipping device for a mechanical milking system comprises at least one liner defining an accommodation space for a teat. The liner has a milk evacuation opening and a collecting claw. For each liner, a connector connects the liner to the collecting claw. The dipping device further includes a source of a dipping product, an injunction interface mounted on the collecting claw, and an injection tube for each liner. The injection tube extends from the interface and substantially to the teat accommodation space, running inside of the connector and through the evacuation opening.

Abstract: A toilet for household pets comprises a housing having a horizontal platform, a film-moving mechanism having two axes installed in said housing on opposite transverse sides of the platform, and a winding drive that moves a clean film onto the platform from a roll installed on the first axis, and moves the film with the excrement along the platform to a roll installed on the second axis, and film-securing devices which are installed in the housing on opposite longitudinal side of the platform and designed to be capable of clamping and unclamping opposite edges of the film, respectively, for securing the film disposed in a stationary position on the platform and for the unhindered passage of the film moved along the platform.

Abstract: A pet waste collection mat for receiving a pet's waste. The pet waste collection mat is biodegradable and includes a mat having a base, one or more sidewalls, and an upper wall, defining an interior volume. The upper wall of the mat can receive pet waste thereon. Further, the upper wall includes a plurality of slots for allowing water and waste to fall onto the base. The base of the mat is impregnated with ground cover seeds so the seeds may grow upwards through the slots to conceal pet waste received on the upper wall. The pet waste collection mat further includes a plurality of interlocking connectors disposed along the periphery of the sidewalls so as to allow multiple mats to be connected to one another. Overtime, the mat and the pet waste decompose and fertilize the surrounding land.

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

Abstract: A tracking tag is disclosed that includes an identification tag fashioned from virgin paper, a pocket fashioned from the identification tag or adjacent the identification tag, the pocket housing a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip, and a laminate layer encasing the identification tag and pocket. A method of fashioning the tracking tag is also disclosed.

Abstract: A form fit therapy boot along with methods of fabricating the boot for animals (including zoo animals, domestic animals and farm animals) to treat foot and/or hoof injuries. Embodiments of the boot permit the maintenance of a clean, reasonably sterile environment surrounding a wound or infection.

Abstract: The present invention includes a mechanical roping apparatus and method for practicing animal roping, the apparatus comprising: an animal assembly that provides an up and down motion and simulates a hopping motion by the animal; a leg assembly mounted at the rear of the frame wherein the leg members are movable with respect to the frame and simulate a running motion; an actuation assembly to move the leg members from a forward position to a rear position; and one or more indicia that indicates to the user when the leg members are in an optimal position for roping, and then they are not accessible for roping and then the legs are accessible for roping.

Abstract: Vapor wake detection is a highly advantageous method and system for detecting explosives and other illicit substances. With vapor wake detection, a canine and a handler are used; however, unlike other detection schemes, the canine leads the handler. After the handler positions the canine in a desired location, the canine detects scents in the air that come to the canine. When the canine detects a trained scent, the canine leads the handler to or follows behind the carrier of the item with the scent. Once the carrier is identified by the handler, the proper personnel are contacted. To implement vapor wake detection effectively, specific rigorous training is utilized.

Abstract: Devices and system are provided that can not only stop a pet from pulling its owner, but to train a pet over time to not pull while being walked on a leash. In an exemplary implementation, a cuff can be wrapped around the highest point of either front leg of a pet, using, for example a hook and loop fastener and running a leash through the sleeve or guide on the outside of the cuff, so that an existing leash can be run from the collar, under the inside of the leg and up to the owner's hand.

Abstract: Disclosed modular animal collar systems include a D ring exoskeleton system, a breakaway latch tongue system and other systems. Disclosed collars include auto release systems to ensure that collars do not choke or otherwise injure a pet. Collars include sophisticated electronics to commutate with a pet owner's smart phone but also include means of communication not requiring the use of a smart phone. Collars may include a base collar containing a micro controller and other computer related components. Surrounding modular components may contain additional equipment and may be added as needed by a pet owner. Disclosed collar functions are executed by the disclosed collars and facilitate the retrieval, care and training of a pet.

Abstract: A multi-grip handle apparatus for an animal leash or harness includes a tubular handle body having a first end with a first opening and a second end with a second opening. An annular handle body surface extends between the first end and second end and a central bore extends between the first and second openings. A first cord extends from the first opening, and a second cord extends from the second opening. The first and second cord are secured by a clasp which secures a third cord. The third cord is configured to connect to at least one animal leash, animal collar or animal harness. The handle body surface includes a first grip section laterally adjacent and spaced apart from a second grip section. The central bore contains a filler that prevents the first and second cords from contacting the first and second openings, respectively.

Abstract: A retractable leash device (10, 53) for rolling up and unrolling a leash (13), especially for leading an animal, includes a leash roller (22) mounted rotatably on a carrier and a resetting device to reset the leash into a rolled-up position, in which the leash is wound up onto a leash roller. A blocking feature blocks the unrolling of the leash. A transmission is coupled to the leash roller and brings about blocking when a predetermined leash length is unrolled from leash roller. A simple configuration with high operating reliability and low wear is provided with the transmission having a first transmission element arranged rotatably on the carrier and a second transmission element arranged nonrotatably on the carrier. The first transmission element and the second transmission element have an outer circumference and an inner circumference associated with one another, which mesh with one another at least in an active state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically locating an animal by means of radio waves and a plurality of nodes, wherein the animal is located on a ground and is equipped with a node of the radio locating system to be located and with one or more acceleration sensors. By evaluating the measurement results of the acceleration sensors, a conclusion is drawn about which activity the animal is presently performing and at which height above the ground the node is located. The calculation of the position of the node to be located from the measurement results of the radio locating system is influenced by the assumption of said height as a constraint.

Abstract: A hummingbird and oriole feeder having a nectar reservoir that allows the beak of a feeding bird to access a nectar access point to the nectar. An optical sensor senses the bird's beak entering the nectar access point. The optical sensor can include an optical transmitter forming a beam of light that is received by an optical receiver. The intrusion of a bird's beak into the nectar access point, which occurs when the bird is feeding on the nectar, interrupts the beam of light, creating a change in an electrical signal. The electrical signal is sent to a processing unit that counts each time a bird's beak penetrates the nectar access point and displays the count on the display unit. The count can be reset to zero by a reset switch. There can be multiple nectar access points, which are each counted, using a multiplexer.

Abstract: A top-fill hummingbird feeder is provided having a nectar container removably coupled to a feeding basin, the nectar container including a top opening closed by a cap. The cap has a sealing member configured to have an interference press fit with the top opening of the nectar container. The sealing member includes at least one void to allow air passage so that liquid can flow from the nectar container into the feeding basin when the feeder is in use.