Abstract: A working vehicle includes an operator's seat, a vehicle body to travel selectively using either manual steering performed manually by the operator or automatic steering performed based on a position of the vehicle body detected by a position detector without manual operation by the operator, and a first operation actuator on a lateral side of the operator's seat to selectively start or terminate the automatic steering during rearward traveling of the vehicle body or to correct the position of the vehicle body during rearward traveling of the vehicle body.

Abstract: A working vehicle includes a vehicle body capable of traveling either by either manual steering with a steering wheel or by automatic steering with the steering wheel, a reference registration controller configured or programmed to register a traveling reference line based on a position of the vehicle body caused to travel by the manual steering, an automatic steering controller configured or programmed to perform control by the automatic steering on a set scheduled traveling line based on the traveling reference line, a display to display information about the automatic steering when forward traveling by the automatic steering is to be performed, and a notifier to issue a notification of the information about the automatic steering aside from the information displayed on the display when rearward traveling by the automatic steering is to be performed.

Abstract: Embodiments include a flex wing cutter equipped with a splitter gearbox and a plurality of drivelines. Each driveline is coupled to the splitter gearbox via a clutch assembly, and supplies power to a drive gearbox and cutting blade assembly on a wing of the flex wing cutter. Each clutch assembly is equipped to an actuator, the actuator configured to selectively engage or disengage the driveline from receiving rotational power from the splitter gearbox. Each actuator can be remotely controlled from a control located in a cab of a towing vehicle, such as a tractor, allowing an operator of the flex wing cutter to remotely deactivate the cutting blade assemblies of either or both wings of a flex wing cutter.

Abstract: A seeder to be mounted on a cultivating machine, for example an aerator, the seeder including: a seed box for containing seed; a mixer assembly inside the seed box to mix the seed; a seed gate movable between an open position and a closed position to regulate flow of the seed, where the seed gate is positioned near a cultivating tool when mounted on the cultivating machine and allows seed to be deposited into or in front of an area being cultivated; and where the seed gate is substantially the same width as the cultivating tool when mounted on the cultivating machine.

Abstract: A feed control system for a spreader includes a section configuration module configured to output a section configuration and a section control module configured to receive the section configuration, determine a first actuator position based on the section configuration, and determine a second actuator position based on the section configuration. The feed control system also includes a belt speed module configured to receive the section configuration, receive a commanded belt speed, and determine a target belt speed based on (i) the section configuration and (ii) the commanded belt speed.

Abstract: A localized product injection system for use with a product dispensing system includes a product injection reservoir coupled with an injection header. One or more injection boom tubes are coupled with the injection head. A plurality of localized injection interfaces are configured for coupling at corresponding product dispensers of a plurality of product dispensers. The plurality of localized injection interfaces in communication with the one or more injection boom tubes. Each of the localized injection interfaces includes an interface valve and an injection port in communication with the interface valve. The injection port is configured for localized coupling and injection to the corresponding product dispenser. The plurality of localized injection interfaces maintains a controlled pressurized environment of an injection product to the plurality of product dispensers.

Abstract: A sugar beet defoliator and top saver having a frame, removable cover, conveyor extending laterally across the frame, steel flails disposed about a first rotating shaft situated between a front end of the frame and the conveyor, rubber flails disposed about a second rotating shaft situated within the frame rearward of the conveyor, ground wheels situated rearward of the frame, and scalper blades arranged transversely relative to the frame and situated rearwardly of the ground wheels. An interior shroud is situated between the steel flails and a front end of the frame, and a crank arm is configured to move a deflector plate from a first position to a second position. When the deflector plate is in the first position, it extends horizontally parallel with a top end of the shroud. When the deflector plate is in the second position, it is situated between the steel flails and the conveyor.

Abstract: A forage harvester including a chopping drum having a plurality of knife blades, a knife sharpening apparatus, a discharge spout, image capture apparatus for generating a series of captured images of processed crop in the discharge spout, an electronic control unit, and a memory. The electronic control unit determines data relating to aspects of crop flow from a first image or a first set of images in a series of captured images. The memory stores this data as control data. The electronic control unit then compares data relating to aspects of crop flow determined from subsequent captured images, with the control data. In the event of a predetermined deviation of the data relating to the aspects of crop flow, from the control data, the control unit generates a signal indicating that sharpening the knife blades is required.

Abstract: A string trimmer includes a trimmer head and a driving device having a motor for driving the trimmer head to rotate around a rotation axis. The trimmer head includes a spool, a head housing formed with an accommodating space, and a transmission member mounted to the spool. The spool is at least partially accommodated in the accommodating space. The transmission member includes a driving portion. The head housing is formed with a mating portion to mate with the driving portion.

Abstract: A string trimmer includes a trimming head, a driving device, and an operating device. The trimming head includes a spool, a head housing formed with an accommodating space, and a transmission member mounted to the spool that can move freely between the head housing and the spool in the direction of a straight line perpendicular to the direction of the rotation axis. The trimming line has an effective portion extending from the accommodating space. When the length of the effective portion of the trimming line is larger than a preset value, the transmission member automatically releases the head housing. When the length of the effective portion of the trimming line is less than the preset value, the transmission member locks the head housing.

Abstract: A work equipment (10) is described, comprising: —a pole (20); —a work apparatus (W) fixed to a first end of the pole (20), comprising a work tool (30), —a support body (45), fixed to a second end of the pole (20), for housing a power supply battery (P) operatively connected to the work apparatus (W), said power supply battery (P) being removably associated with the support body (45), characterized in that a damper element (95) is positioned between the support body (45) and the power supply battery (P).

Abstract: A harvesting system for harvesting sod includes: (a) a harvester frame; (b) a cutting assembly mounted to the harvester frame for cutting the sod into slabs, each slab having a cut-off length; (c) a conveyor assembly supported by the harvester frame for transporting the slabs away from the cutting assembly toward a measuring location; and (d) a control system operable to: (i) determine a length difference between a measured length for at least one slab at the measuring location and a target length, and (ii) adjust the cut-off length for subsequent slabs to compensate for the length difference.

Abstract: A chopper blade for use in an agricultural harvester chopper to chop crop residue comprises a blade body and a hard face. The blade body comprises a cutting edge of the chopper blade. The hard face is applied on a surface of the blade body, and is harder than the blade body. The hard face comprises a serration pattern along a cutting edge such that the cutting edge wears to the serration pattern to match the serration pattern to form corresponding serrations in the cutting edge with the serration pattern becoming part of the cutting edge of the chopper blade during use of the chopper blade.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining data measurements associated with plants in at least one growing area. The plants have a common genotype and are grown under different growing or environmental conditions in the at least one growing area. The data measurements are associated with one or more characteristics of the plants and multiple characteristics of the growing or environmental conditions. The method also includes processing at least some of the data measurements to identify one or more of the growing or environmental conditions associated with at least one desired characteristic being expressed in the plants being grown. The method further includes outputting an identification of the one or more growing or environmental conditions identified as achieving a specific genotype or phenotype trait for the plants. The specific genotype or phenotype trait is associated with the at least one desired characteristic.

Abstract: A semi-rigid plant container is formed of silicone to provide various semi-rigid, but resilient characteristics. The semi-rigid plant container includes abase having at least one drainage opening and a sidewall. The sidewall rises from the base and presents a top edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The inner surface of the sidewall and the base are configured to receive a plant growing media therein. The sidewall is formed substantially of silicone.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining data measurements associated with plants in at least one growing area. The data measurements are associated with a characteristic of the plants or the at least one growing area that varies based on a time of day. The method also includes identifying a baseline that indicates how the characteristic varies based on the time of day. The method further includes processing at least some of the data measurements based on the baseline to at least partially reduce an effect of the time of day and at least partially remove time of day variations from at least some of the data measurements. In addition, the method includes using at least some of the processed data measurements to perform at least one function related to the plants or the at least one growing area.

Abstract: A tent configuration having a base unit, a plurality of wall panels removably attached to the base unit and a roof panel removably attached to the base unit. The wall panels and roof panel include a layer of insulation.

Abstract: A cable use system includes a plurality of support posts, a cable supported by the support posts, a winding device configured to wind the cable, a hoisting device coupled to the cable and configured to move in an air when the cable is wound by the winding device, and a cutting device hung from the hoisting device. The cutting device includes a cutting unit configured to cut a surface side of a tree all around.

Abstract: A stump grinder may include a machine body and a helical rotary actuator mounted to the machine body, wherein the helical rotary actuator includes a central axis. A support may be mounted to the helical rotary actuator, and an arm may be mounted to the support. A cutting wheel may be rotatably mounted to the arm, and a motor may be operable for driving the cutting wheel. The helical rotary actuator may be configured for moving the cutting wheel along an arcuate path about the central axis.

Abstract: A computing device for processing geospatial data associated with an irrigation system comprises a processing element in electronic communication with a memory element. The processing element is configured or programmed to receive sensor data over time from a plurality of sensors associated with the irrigation system, receive or determine geolocation data, link data from each sensor with geolocation data to form geospatial data, determine trends in the geospatial data for each sensor or a group of sensors, determine changes or adjustments in an operation of components of the irrigation system based on trends determined in the geospatial data, and output an electronic signal whose analog level or digital data value varies according to the changes or adjustments in the operation of components of the irrigation system.

Abstract: A tessellated ceramic apparatus for plant growth is set forth devised to support germination and plant growth upon an exterior surface. Water moves under osmotic pressure from a water storage volume disposed in osmotic communication with the ceramic, through the ceramic to become available water at the exterior surface. A graduated cross-section regulates water flow from a water storage volume through to the exterior surface along a pressure gradient exerted by the water head. Plant growth is facilitated within a plurality of tessellated indentations disposed upon the exterior surface and growth may be restricted from areas of the exterior surface by application of gloss, glaze, sealants and/or other surface features that may blend design elements to augment and support a living design.

Abstract: A frame structure of aquaponic system assembled by module elements, comprising a base, at least a cultivating tank, a fix cover and a plurality of connecting members. Said elements of a frame structure are connected by the friction of elements through mortise-tenon joint and are easy for assembly and maintenance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-IN1600 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-IN1600RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-IN1600 RZ.

Abstract: Provided herein are various crisphead lettuce varieties, including seeds thereof and methods of using the varieties to generate additional lettuce varieties. The varieties are characterized by their color, size, shape, cold tolerance, and resistance to Bremia lactucae.

Abstract: A new and distinct melon variety NUN 76329 MEM is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 76329 MEM is a Cantaloupe non-sutured melon variety of the Harper type with extended shelf life, comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis Race 0 and Race 1, Podosphaera xanthii Race 1, and Muskmelon Necrotic Spot Virus (MNSV).

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated UADA1701084 is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar UADA1701084. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing UADA1701084 with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into UADA1701084 through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding UADA1701084 with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00317 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 00317 TOP is a determinate tomato variety of the viscosity type with extended field holding capacity for the processing market comprising resistance to Verticillium dahliae, Fusarium oxysporum s.p. lycopersici Race 2 (ex 3), Meloidogyne incognita, Leveillula taurica, and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a white-fruited, perfect-flowered, bunch grapevine having white fruit due to a non-VvMybA1 genetic mutation. Methods for producing the grapevine can utilize or include, for example, breeding, mutagenesis, recombinant DNA, and/or gene editing. The grapevine can be used to obtain achieve new grape colors and/or new combinations of color and flavor.

Abstract: The invention comprises systems and methods for controlling environmental conditions within and/or around an animal enclosure. The systems and methods preferably comprise a climate control system and infrared sensors in a poultry house having a first climate and housing poultry having one or more measurable parameters such a temperature. The infrared sensors detect infrared light information emitted by a head and/or vent of poultry in the house. The climate control system processes the information to calculate an internal temperature of poultry and activates one or more climate conditioning devices in the house to change the first climate to a second climate determined by the detected information and/or calculated internal temperatures of the poultry. The systems and methods may be deployed in houses comprising thousands of poultry and one or more climate zones. The systems and methods may make one or more climate changes based on one or more different parameters.

Abstract: Improved farrowing crate for cows, in which the cattle have a peaceful atmosphere particularly suitable for the time of calving and the following days, so that both the physical and mental health of the mother and calf can be closely monitored and appropriate medical and other care can be administered during this period, and which has various safety systems for both the cattle and the user.

Abstract: A full-automatic cat toilet, including an accommodating cavity arranged in the base for placing cat litter; a rotating shovel; two ends of which are rotatably arranged in the base; a rotating shovel claw is arranged at a radial end of the rotating shovel; the rotating shovel is capable of turning over with respect to the accommodating cavity and the base; a turning movement stroke of the rotating shovel and rotating shovel claw is between position A and position B; the position A and the position B are respectively located in a rear bottom area and rear top area of the base; the accommodating cavity is located below the rotating shovel; the accommodating cavity has a space that satisfies the turning movement stroke of the rotating shovel; through a turning movement of the rotating shovel, a collection and removal of cat litter blocks in the accommodating cavity are realized.

Abstract: A disposable litter system comprises a first litter box and a second litter box, each comprising opposing front and rear walls, opposing side walls, and a floor that is integral with the front, rear, and side walls. Each litter box is constructed from a single unitary piece of cardboard such that there are no seams between the front wall and each side wall of each litter box and there are no seams between the rear wall and each side wall of each litter box. The second litter box is sized such that the first litter box is nestable within the second litter box.

Abstract: An enclosure which can be mounted into a common opened window, having a redundant series of attachments and engagements which minimize the likelihood of the enclosure and the enclosure's contents from falling to the ground outdoors. In the event that one attachment or engagement fails; the other attachments and engagements function together to prevent the enclosure from falling to the ground outdoors. An enclosure which requires minimal assembly by the user. An enclosure which is collapsible, portable, and lightweight. An enclosure which can be constructed of strong and rigid materials which are inexpensive and some are renewable. An enclosure which can be easily manufactured. An enclosure which self-adjusts to the length of various window sashes. An enclosure which can prevent insects and rain from entering the home. An enclosure which is sheltered from precipitation and sun. An enclosure which can be configured differently, and repurposed by the user.

Abstract: An animal feed trough that includes a base having a triangular configuration defined by a central ridge extending along a length of the base, tapering downwardly and outwardly from the central ridge to define a plurality of feed dishes extending along the length of the base. A body having a side wall panel and opposing, spaced-apart end caps defining an interior for storing a supply of grain is adapted for being mounted on and supported by the base and having an open bottom for gravity flow of grain from the body onto the base and into the plurality of feed dishes. An opening is provided in the body for introducing grain into the interior of the body, and a lid panel is provided for covering and closing the opening in the body.

Abstract: An animal watering device is provided that is automatically fillable for providing water to animals, such as horses or other livestock. Animal watering device includes a base, a trough positioned within the base for storing water, and a water filling assembly coupled with the trough to control a water level within the trough. A ring can be positioned about an upper surface of the trough to protect the upper surface of the trough. A disc can be positioned within the trough to cover a portion of water filling assembly positioned within the trough, while allowing water to flow through the disc.

Abstract: A guidance vehicle guides a dog for a walk, and includes a leash attachment, a distance sensor, and an electronic control unit. The leash attachment is configured to attach a leash that connects the dog. The distance sensor is configured to detect a dog-to-vehicle distance being a distance between the dog and the guidance vehicle. The electronic control unit is configured to execute a travel control of the guidance vehicle. The electronic control unit includes, as one of modes of the travel control, a walk guidance mode that causes the guidance vehicle to automatically travel along a walk route while guiding the dog to walk. The walk guidance mode executed by the electronic control unit includes a basic walk mode that controls the dog-to-vehicle distance so as to maintain a constant distance when the dog is moving along the walk route.

Abstract: The invention is a pet toy with a plush character housed within a molded ball that allows a user to pull the entire plush toy out of the ball, revealing a surprise character. The plush characters are malleable and may be reinserted by the user to have the put pull the toy out repeatedly. Special blister packaging allows for about an inch of tail to stick out, but not reveal the character.

Abstract: A size-adaptable dog lead, comprising a leash component having a first cord portion, a handle formed at one end of the first cord portion, and a ring attached to the end of the first cord portion opposite the handle; a harness component connectable to the leash component, wherein the harness component further comprises a second cord portion formed into a collar band and a chest band; a releasable clasp attached to one end of the second cord portion adapted to engage and disengage the ring attached to the first cord portion; a loop formed at the end of the second cord portion; a ring interlocked with the loop; wherein the collar band is formed by passing one section of the second cord portion though the ring interlocked with the loop and around the neck of the dog; and wherein the chest band is formed by passing another section of the second cord portion transversely under the body of the dog and then upward and through the loop for attachment to the leash component using the releasable clasp.

Abstract: A cover and a harness can combine to form a covered harness for an animal. A harness can comprise a chest strap comprising first and second chest strap portions. A girth strap can comprise a first and second girth strap portion. A harness panel can be connected to the first and second chest strap portion and the first and second girth strap portion. A first and second magnetic element can be embedded under the first and second girth strap portion. A cover can comprise a back wall sheet shaped to cover the harness panel, a top sheet shaped to cover the back wall sheet, and a binding piece securing the back wall sheet and the top sheet. A first and second cover magnetic element can be secured between the top sheet and the back wall sheet and can magnetically connect to the first and second magnetic element.

Abstract: A leash is formed with a body composed of an elastomeric material and is configured with several fixed-sized loops and an adjustable loop. The leash includes a buckle connected to one of the fixed-sized loops. The buckle is connected to one of the fixed-sized loops and is slidably engaged with the body so as to cause adjustments in the leash length as the buckle slides along the body responsive to manual forced applied by a user. The buckle is configured to remain at a fixed location on the body absent manual force being applied to slide the buckle along the body. The elastomeric material of the body adds to comfort and safety for using the leash with animal(s) attached to the leash, as well as for increasing secure positioning of the buckle on the body.

Abstract: A two-handed dog leash is provided having a rigid tubular member having a first handle, a second handle, and central portion. The central portion is positioned between the first and second handles and defines a centrally located aperture. A cleat assembly is positioned within the centrally located aperture. A leash terminating member secures a first end of a flexible leash within the central portion. The flexible dog leash having a second end configured to pass through the cleat assembly within the centrally located aperture and the flexible dog leash is capable of extending and retracting through the cleat assembly such that the length between the second end and rigid tubular member is adjustable.

Abstract: A system configured to receive video and/or images from an image capture device over a livestock path, generate feature maps from an image of the video by applying at least a first convolutional neural network, slide a window across the feature maps to obtain a plurality of anchor shapes, determine if each anchor shape contains an object to generate a plurality of regions of interest, each of the plurality of regions of interest being a non-rectangular, polygonal shape, extract feature maps from each region of interest, classify objects in each region of interest, in parallel with classification, predict segmentation masks on at least a subset of the regions of interest in a pixel-to-pixel manner, identify individual animals within the objects based on classifications and the segmentation masks, and count individual animals based on identification, and provide the count to a digital device for display, processing, and/or reporting.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and/or method of identifying an activity of an animal. The activity may include the animal drinking, eating, urination, or defecating. Motion data of a first animal may be received, for example, via a sensor. Predetermined signatures of one or more second animals may be received. The predetermined signatures of the one or more second animals may be associated with one or more activities of the one or more second animals. A signature of an activity of the first animal may be determined based on the motion data of the first animal. Based on the signature of the activity of the first animal and the predetermined signatures of the second animal, the activity of the first animal may be identified. The identified activity of the first animal may be displayed via a display device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to treatment reservoirs (155, 250, 260, 370) for delivering treatment compounds to an aquatic environment and systems configured for controlled release of a treatment compound in an aquatic environment. The present disclosure provides a treatment reservoir including a treatment compound and a delivery apparatus configured to release the treatment compound according to a desired release profile. The delivery apparatus may include a release media operatively associated with the treatment compound such that the release media is configured to release the treatment compound to the aquatic environment according to the desired release profile.

Abstract: A method for shrimp aquaculture, in which, all growth phases and essential operations are modularized and integrated to form a multi-phasic synchronous super-intensive shrimp production system controlled by a custom designed cyber-physical platform. Modular components include, for example, post-larvae nursery modules, grow-out production modules, recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) modules, feed distribution modules, and regulatory elements comprised of Program Logic Controllers (PLCs) integrated with Human Interface Modules (HIMs).

Abstract: Genetically modified cells, tissues, and organs for treating or preventing diseases are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making the genetically modified cells and non-human animals.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modifying and treating neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. The methods and compositions can be used to ameliorate the effects of a deficiency in the LC3-associated endocytosis (LANDO) pathway for clearing ?-amyloid. Thus, methods are further provided for modulating ?-amyloid clearance using an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition that targets the LANDO pathway. Accordingly, pharmaceutical compositions that target the LANDO pathway are provided herein. The methods and compositions described herein can be used to treat neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are genetically modified rodent animals comprising in their genome a nucleic acid which comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a human CR1 polypeptide, wherein the rodent animals display a human-like expression of the human CR1 polypeptide. Also disclosed herein are isolated rodent cells including rodent embryonic stem cells, and rodent tissues. Further disclosed are nucleic acid vectors and methods for making the genetically modified rodent animals, as well as methods of using such genetically modified rodent animals for screening and testing candidate compounds.

Abstract: Shown and described is a handle for a fish spear, the fish spear comprising a one-piece or multi-piece spear rod and an elastic band as a tensioning element, the spear rod having a spear tip at one end and the elastic band being attachable to the other end of the spear rod to tension the elastic band along the spear rod with a user's hand, wherein the handle is adapted to releasably secure the tensioned elastic band and includes a trigger mechanism for manually releasing the elastic band from the handle.

Abstract: A vibrating disc fishing lure for adding motion to live bait as it moves through the water. The vibrating disc fishing lure generally includes a leader with a fixed loop adapted for attachment to a fishing line, the leader also being attached to or including a fishhook. The lure also includes a disc on the leader positioned between the fixed loop and the fishhook, the disc having a flat front surface toward the fixed loop and a flat rear surface toward the fishhook, and having an opening that extends from the flat front surface to the flat rear surface, wherein the leader passes through the opening such that the disc is free to rotate and vibrate on the leader.