Patents Issued in May 26, 2022
  • Publication number: 20220159890
    Abstract: Tractor implements can work the ground in a proper and efficient manner to ensure the ground is ready for planting. The tractor implements can be arranged in various, specific manners, in series behind a tractor, depending on field conditions. For example, the tractor may pull a single disc positioned ahead of each ripper disposed on a ripper implement. Behind the ripper, a roller implement may be disposed for lifting, rolling and breaking up the soil. An optional disc may be provided forward of each roller blade assembly. Behind the roller implement, one or more finishers, such as a disc, a multi-disc, a chopper, a basket, a double basket, a knife, a deflector, or the like, may be used to finish the worked soil. Soil prepared by such implements have been shown to significantly increase crop yield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Lloyd Lind
  • Publication number: 20220159891
    Abstract: An agricultural tilling assembly has an elongate structure, and at least one ground engaging tool sub-assembly. The sub-assembly includes a hub having a mounting portion, a ground engaging tool securable to the hub or integrally formed therewith, and a weight having a body with an open aperture having a mouth, the mouth configured for enabling the weight plate to be threaded over the elongate structure so that the elongate structure extends through the aperture, and the open aperture configured so that the weight plate is maneuverable over a portion of a length of the hub whilst in situ on the elongate structure and to be beatable on the mounting portion. The ground engaging tool is connectable to a respective one of the hubs of the tilling assembly whilst that hub is retained interconnected in situ on the tilling assembly, and without removing another ground engaging tool from the tilling assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Kentyn Paterson
  • Publication number: 20220159892
    Abstract: The invention relates to a utensil (1) for agricultural working provided with two main elements, a work tool (2) and a support element (3), made so as to be couplable to each other by means of a fastening device (4). Such device (4) is received in an opening (5) made on the support element (3) and in abutment surfaces (60, 61) which are made on the work tool (2); said abutment surfaces (60, 61) advantageously are shaped so that the tool (2) can be coupled and locked with the support element (3) according to whether the device (4) abuts with one of the ends thereof with one or with the other of the two abutment surfaces (60, 61).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Luciano PEGORARO
  • Publication number: 20220159893
    Abstract: The use of self-powered, autonomous vehicles in agricultural and other domestic applications is provided. The vehicles include a self-propelled drive system, tracks or wheels operatively connected to the drive system, a power supply operatively connected to the drive system, an attachment mechanism for attaching equipment to the vehicle, and an intelligent control operatively connected to the drive system, power supply, and attachment mechanism. The vehicle is configured to connect to the equipment to perform agricultural operations based upon the equipment. Multiple vehicles can be used in a field at the same time. Furthermore, the invention includes the ability to move one or more of the autonomous vehicles from field to field, home to field, or from generally any first location to a second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Blackwell, Rhett Schildroth, Michael J. Myers, Merlan J. Rolffs, Derrick Becker
  • Publication number: 20220159894
    Abstract: The use of self-powered, autonomous vehicles in agricultural and other domestic applications is provided. The vehicles include a self-propelled drive system, tracks or wheels operatively connected to the drive system, a power supply operatively connected to the drive system, an attachment mechanism for attaching equipment to the vehicle, and an intelligent control operatively connected to the drive system, power supply, and attachment mechanism. The vehicle is configured to connect to the equipment to perform agricultural operations based upon the equipment. Multiple vehicles can be used in a field at the same time. Furthermore, the invention includes the ability to move one or more of the autonomous vehicles from field to field, home to field, or from generally any first location to a second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Blackwell, Rhett Schildroth, Michael J. Myers, Merlan J. Rolffs, Derrick Becker
  • Publication number: 20220159895
    Abstract: An agricultural machine has a linkage system for hitching of an implement and an additional axle mounted to the linkage system. The linkage system includes at least one lift arm adjustably mounted to the chassis at an inner end and carrying a fastening device at an outer end. The additional axle is connected to at least one lift arm inboard of the fastening device. The linkage assembly may be a three-point linkage assembly having two lower lift arms, the additional axle being mounted between the lower lift arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Erich FREYTAG, Christoph HEINRITZ
  • Publication number: 20220159896
    Abstract: A downforce control system for an agricultural ground engaging unit provides individual control of each agricultural ground engaging row unit by providing a proportional pressure control valve connected to the retracting chamber of a double acting cylinder which varies the upward force produced by the retracting chamber of the cylinder against a constant counteracting downward force produced by an extending chamber of the cylinder, the valve control based on a comparison of a sensed resultant downward force on the agricultural ground engaging row unit and a predetermined target downward force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventor: David C. Schulte
  • Publication number: 20220159897
    Abstract: A system includes a series of converters provided along a boundary of an agricultural cultivated area. A converter is configured to emit a second signal in response to an incoming first signal. The system also includes an autonomously driving agricultural machine including a transmitting device configured to emit the first signal in an environment of the agricultural machine, a receiving device configured to receive the second signal emitted in response to the first signal, and a processing device configured to determine a position of the agricultural machine with respect to the boundary based on the received second signal. An arrangement and/or a conversion characteristic of converters is designed differently at a first section of the boundary than at a second section of the boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Chen Zhihu
  • Publication number: 20220159898
    Abstract: A work vehicle is presented with which it is possible to prevent an operator from being mislead in cases where the positioning status frequently changes. This work vehicle is provided with: a positioning unit that receives a positioning signal from a satellite positioning system, and measures the work vehicle position on the basis of the positioning signal; a control unit that determines the positioning accuracy on the basis of the positioning status of the positioning unit, and permits autonomous travel when the positioning accuracy is at least a prescribed accuracy; and a notification unit that executes, in accordance with a control performed by the control unit, a first notification indicating that the positioning accuracy is a first accuracy that is at least a prescribed accuracy and a second notification indicating that the positioning accuracy is a second accuracy that is at least a prescribed accuracy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryohei Ueda, Tomoyuki Kuroda, Shinsuke Ozaki, Kenichi Miyai, Kenta Onishi
  • Publication number: 20220159899
    Abstract: An autonomous travel system equipped with a first travel route creation unit, a second travel route creation unit, a linked route creation unit, and a storage unit. The first travel route creation unit is capable of creating a first travel route. The second travel route creation unit is capable of creating a second travel route. The linked route creation unit has a function for creating the second travel route in conjunction with the creation of the first travel route by the first travel route creation unit and/or a function for creating the first travel route in conjunction with the creation of the second travel route by the second travel route creation unit. The storage unit stores, in association with each other, the travel route created by the first travel route creation unit or the second travel route creation unit, and the travel route created by the linked route creation unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuto NISHII
  • Publication number: 20220159900
    Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a soil condition includes a plurality of elongate beams mounted on opposing sides of a shank and arranged at different heights along the shank, and a plurality of load cells. Each load cell of the plurality is coupled to the shank and to a beam of the plurality such that a horizontal force on the beam induces the load cell to generate a signal corresponding to a force on the beam. A method includes dragging at least a portion of a shank through soil, inducing a force on each of a plurality of load cells related to horizontal forces on the plurality of beams, and generating signals with the load cells. The method may be used to measure soil compaction and/or identify a compaction layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Jason Stoller, Paul Wildermuth, Todd SWANSON
  • Publication number: 20220159901
    Abstract: Seed metering device applied to agricultural machines including two distal and parallel vertical shell wherein houses a vertical metering disk rotating on its axis. The disk has at least one set of annular seed cells, an annular recess opposite the inner face of the rear shell, formed by a portion of the disk wall projecting towards the front end of the rear shell, followed by a disk portion perpendicular to in the direction of the axis, continued by an oblique wall towards the back portion of the shell, where it ends in a first cylindrical bushing coaxial to the shaft. Inside the recess is formed an annular ring gear, in which the cylindrical gear engages. An annular flange defines a labyrinth with recess, followed by an oblique wall through which the shaft passes. This plate determines the separation of the inner volume of the casing into two separate volumes not communicating with each other, determining an area free of dust and seeds where the cylindrical gear and the annular gear performs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Ariel Alberto Antonio Spinsanti
  • Publication number: 20220159902
    Abstract: A distribution assembly for distributing a granular product that are to be distributed on the ground comprises, a mechanism for distributing said granular product singly, a mechanism for conveying said singled granular product to the ground, and a mechanism for transferring said singled granular product from the mechanism for distributing to the mechanism for conveying. The mechanism for transferring may be synchronized in terms of speed and in terms of position with said mechanism for distributing, and the mechanism for transferring may capture said granular product singly and immobilize it within said mechanism for transferring, so as to keep each granular product spaced a determined and constant distance from one another, in said mechanism for transferring and during the transfer of said granular product, to the mechanism for conveying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Luc Godart, Patrick Beauneveu, Bruno Berthonneau
  • Publication number: 20220159903
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution device (10) for granular material, in particular seed, having: a distributor housing (24) which has a material inlet opening (16) for the granular material; at least one conveying air duct (26a, 26b), situated in the distributor housing (24), for a material-free conveying air flow, the conveying air duct (26a, 26b) being connected within the distributor housing (24) to a grain-holding region (30, 30a, 30b) within which the granular material entering the distributor housing (24) via the material inlet opening (16) can be introduced into the material-free conveying air flow; one or more material flow lines (18a, 18b, 32, 32a, 32b), which adjoin the grain-holding region (30, 30a, 30b), for the conveying air flow laden with granular material; and at least one additional air duct (34), which is situated in the distributor housing (24), for a material-free additional air flow, which can be introduced into the one or more material flow lines (18a, 18b, 32, 32a, 32b) via at lea
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Jan-Eike LUEBBEN, Thomas WIEN, Jan FLUCKE
  • Publication number: 20220159904
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cultivating vegetation at an inhospitable location includes rooting immature vegetation in a mat combined with a super absorbent polymer (“SAP”) and, in embodiments, fertilizer, sand, and/or soil; providing a water reservoir below grade at the inhospitable location; placing the mat at the inhospitable location over the water reservoir; extending at least one wick from the mat to the water reservoir; and covering the mat with a perforated, transparent or semi-transparent cover. The wick can be infused with nutrients and/or fertilizer. Hollow tubes can extend downward from the mat to enable excess water to flow into the reservoir. The hollow tubes can surround the wicks. The transparent cover can be placed on or suspended above the mat. SAP, seeds, and/or fertilizer can be placed between mats in a stack. A water distribution system can be included for supplying additional water to the water reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Gary E. Abeles
  • Publication number: 20220159905
    Abstract: Methods for providing compositions to corn fields prior to harvesting are provided herein. These methods provide an extended time period for the use of lower height or standard height farm equipment in-season in corn fields, while reducing the risk of damage to the corn plants. These methods also allow for late season access with lower height or standard height farm equipment, while reducing the risk of damage to the corn plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Ty J. BARTEN, David V. BUTRUILLE, Edward J. CARGILL, Charles DIETRICH, Jose R. GOMEZ, Michael A. HALL, Manuel Oyervides GARCIA
  • Publication number: 20220159906
    Abstract: A bale stacker and method of using a bale stacker for consolidating a plurality of bales into a bale stack. The bale stacker including a bale stacker chassis supported for translational motion over a surface and one or more: of a bale lift, a bale receiving platform disposed over the bale stacker chassis to receive bales released from the bale lift, a bale transfer table disposing a plurality of bales in bale stack, a bale stack bed having at least one fork movable to abut a bale stack on said bale stack bed, a bale shuffler operable to engage the bale stack to align the bales in the bale stack, and a bale stack push of operable to engage the bale stack disposed on said bale stack bed in primarily vertical orientation to push a plurality of bale stacks off from the bale stack bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Kroskob Manufacturing Inc
    Inventor: Brandon T. Kroskob
  • Publication number: 20220159907
    Abstract: A grain storage arrangement, the arrangement including: a generally box-shaped grain storage receptacle enclosing a grain receiving space; the storage receptacle including a base, a top, two opposite sidewalls, a first end wall, and a second end wall opposite the first end wall; a receptacle support, wherein the receptacle support supports the receptacle such that the base slopes downwardly from the first end wall to the second end wall; a grain inlet provided on or proximate to the first end wall for adding grain to the receptacle; and a grain outlet provided on or proximate to the second end wall for removing grain from the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Odette Nydia Maria SUITOR, Grant BURNS
  • Publication number: 20220159908
    Abstract: A cutting apparatus including a plurality of laser beams for cutting vegetation. The apparatus comprises a housing including an electrically powered laser cutting device which is positioned centrally within the housing. The laser cutting device generates at least one laser beam that is directed outwards from the housing wherein the laser is absorbed by a plate attached to a metal guide at the end of the effective cutting length of the laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: James C. Young, Maria Angelica Young
  • Publication number: 20220159909
    Abstract: A system and method for treating a plant structure (bulbs, corms, tubers, rhizomes, buds, cuttings and whole plants) with low-temperature plasma to increase one or more growth and development characteristic of the plant and reduce microbial attacks. The plasma device is a portable or mobile plasma device powered by a DC or high-frequency power source. The plant structure is inserted into an enclosure containing the plasma. Alternatively, the plasma device is moved to treat the whole plant structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: HABIB KHEMIRA, Zaka-Ul-Islam Mujahid
  • Publication number: 20220159910
    Abstract: Provided herein is a computer-implemented method of managing plant data. The method includes storing first plant data on a user device connected to a server. The first plant data relates to growth of a plant in a first grower device. The method also includes collecting second plant data related to growth of the plant in a second grower device. The second grower device is for growth of the plant moved from the first grower device. The second plant data is collected by the second grower device. The method also includes transferring the first plant data and the second plant data to the server. The method also includes displaying the first plant data and the second plant data on the user device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Bjorn Dawson, Jason Kent, Stephen Campbell, Bruno Alfano-Rizzo
  • Publication number: 20220159911
    Abstract: A lighting system for temporal, irradiance-controlled photoacclimation includes a photoacclimation controller configured to generate control signals based on a photoacclimation schedule, a user interface configured to receive user input to the photoacclimation controller, the photoacclimation schedule based on the user input, a plurality of luminaires configured to emit light suitable for photosynthesis in plants at a plurality of different selectable levels of light output, and a communications network via which the control signals are provided to the plurality of luminaires, the luminaires adjusting the light output in response to the control signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Fluence Bioengineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Graves, Gregory Hovagim, M. Travis Higginbotham
  • Publication number: 20220159912
    Abstract: An approach for controlling light exposure of a light sensitive object is described. Aspects of this approach involve using a first set of radiation sources to irradiate the object with visible radiation and infrared radiation. A second set of radiation sources spot irradiate the object in a set of locations with a target ultraviolet radiation having a range of wavelengths. Radiation sensors detect radiation reflected from the object and environment condition sensors detect conditions of the environment in which the object is located during irradiation. A controller controls irradiation of the light sensitive object by the first and second set of radiation sources according to predetermined optimal irradiation settings specified for various environmental conditions. In addition, the controller adjusts irradiation settings of the first and second set of radiation sources as a function of measurements obtained by the various sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Shur, Alexander Dobrinsky, Maxim S. Shatalov, Arthur Peter Barber, III
  • Publication number: 20220159913
    Abstract: Details of a planting vessel that includes a bottom-watering system specifically configured to help with care, maintenance, and root growth is described in accordance with examples of the present disclosure. The planting vessel includes a removable insert configured to regulate bottom water flow, aerate soil, and provide flexibility with respect to repotting plants. The planting vessel may include a base, the liner configured to be at least partially disposed within the base, a funnel configured from a portion of the liner and an inner surface portion of the base, the funnel extending from an upper area of the planting vessel to a lower area of the planting vessel, and a watering chamber portion configured from a lower portion of the liner and a portion of the base, the watering chamber portion coupled to the funnel such that a liquid can pass through the funnel to the watering chamber portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Rikki Cook, Marc Fiot
  • Publication number: 20220159914
    Abstract: A top cover system includes a bag including a growing medium wherein a top side of the bag includes an opening to access the growing medium for growing at least one of a seed and plant, and a top cover including an opening for placement upon the top side of the bag wherein a perimeter and an area of the opening of the top cover is smaller than a perimeter and an area of the opening of the top side of the bag and a perimeter and an area of the top cover is larger than a perimeter and an area of the top side of the bag such that when the top cover is placed upon the top side of the bag, the top side of the bag and a portion of the opening of the top side of the bag cannot be seen and the opening of the top cover includes access to the growing medium for growing the at least one of a seed and plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Richard J Eisen, Eric Schneider
  • Publication number: 20220159915
    Abstract: The present invention provides a plant pot tray and irrigation system that improves the efficiency of installation and removal of growing pots from the tray. The present invention includes a plant pot tray that includes an integrated irrigation system that does not install into the individual pots but may be installed into the tray itself outside of the pots. The integrated irrigation system allows for the pots to be installed and removed from the plant pot tray without disturbing the integrated irrigation system, thus making the installation and removal of the pots efficient and operable to be automated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Jay Ayres
  • Publication number: 20220159916
    Abstract: Water containment modules for green and blue roof installations are disclosed. The modules include a water retaining module having a porous scaffold filled with a flexible hydrophilic foam, and a bottommost drainage layer having supports that define channels through which a fluid can flow away from the module. The module in some embodiment further includes an uppermost porous horticultural growth media layer that including a particulate filler embedded in a porous hydrophilic polymer foam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Cody Schoener, Gregory S. Raymond
  • Publication number: 20220159917
    Abstract: Systems and methods for maintaining landscape features. Exemplary landscape maintenance systems include an air flow generation mechanism such as a vacuum and/or blower, a wand assembly having a forearm cuff assembly and a joystick handle assembly, and a nozzle assembly having an agitator assembly. The agitator assembly may include one or more spines or leaflets. The air flow generation mechanism may include a port in fluid communication with the wand assembly. The air flow generation mechanism may also include a port in fluid communication with an exhaust conduit, the exhaust conduit may be attached with a receptacle bag, and the receptacle bag may have a bag frame disposed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Theodore R. Steinke
  • Publication number: 20220159918
    Abstract: A multiple produce growth support apparatus comprises a plurality of growth supports having a growth substrate and produce arranged to grow within said respective growth substrate; a connection assembly, each of said plurality of growth supports connected to said connection assembly; an irrigation assembly arranged to irrigate said plurality of growth supports; and a rotation mechanism coupled to said connection assembly and arranged to rotate said plurality of growth supports about a predetermined rotation axis, wherein, when at least one of said growth support provides at least one growth substrate that is ready to be sold to the consumers said at least one growth substrate is moved to the section that is visible to present and deliver the produce to said consumers; whereby, said apparatus provides consumers with fresh produce directly from said growth substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: MICHAEL MAMAN
  • Publication number: 20220159919
    Abstract: Methods for improving the efficiency and productivity of hybrid corn seed production are provided herein. Various methods to improve the transfer of pollen from male corn plants to female corn plants, and thus increase yield, are provided herein. Without being limiting, these methods include varying the height of male and female corn plants in a field, as well as varying the number, arrangement, and ratio of male-to-female rows in a field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC
    Inventors: Paul CANNON, Edward J. CARGILL, Charles T. FORESMAN, Michael A. HALL, Scott C. JOHNSON, John A. MIKLOS
  • Publication number: 20220159920
    Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes a housing retaining an electronic assembly, a heat sink having a central opening, a light source coupled onto the heat sink, the housing is coupled with and disposed at least partly above the heat sink, and a central vertical axis of the housing aligns or is in proximity with the central opening of the heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Daniel S. SPIRO
  • Publication number: 20220159921
    Abstract: The unique annual herbaceous cannabis plant variety ‘DRG3’ is provided. The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of a distinct “oranges and spice” flavor profile and a distinct purple subset leaf and flower colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Ray Fowler
  • Publication number: 20220159922
    Abstract: This invention relates to a process for producing a genetically modified seed. In particular, there is provided a process for producing a genetically modified Cannabis seed that germinates into a plant, the process comprising: (a) preparing a cell culture comprising genetically engineered Cannabis cells having at least one gene that expresses a psychoactive cannabinoid deleted; (b) establishing a callus culture for forming a somatic embryo; (c) forming a bio-ink comprising the somatic embryo that is encapsulated by a hydrogel and used as an artificial seed; and (d) three-dimensional (3D) printing the artificial seed comprised in the bio-ink. Also provided the 3D-printed artificial Cannabis seed having a shape other than that of a naturally occurring wild type Cannabis seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Kah Meng LIM
  • Publication number: 20220159923
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3532 and tomato line FDR-A818-0411. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3532 and tomato line FDR-A818-0411 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 SVTH3532 and tomato line FDR-A818-0411 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Alan Krivanek
  • Publication number: 20220159924
    Abstract: Pet litter systems and methods for sanitary servicing are disclosed. In some implementations, a pet litter system may comprise a bottom housing, a disposable inner box which may receive pet litter and pet waste, a service gap, and a safety liner which may be positioned in between the bottom housing and the disposable inner box, wherein the safety liner may protect interior surfaces of the bottom housing from contamination. In some implementations, a safety liner may be closable and usable as a disposal bag to seal contents comprising a disposable inner box, pet litter and pet waste therein, and may be safely removed from a bottom housing of a pet litter system and surrounding areas by a servicer of the pet litter system for disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Alison Krieser
  • Publication number: 20220159925
    Abstract: Preloading a plurality of feed types of a feed mix for livestock in a mixing plant. Feed types are conveyed towards a mixer. Bunkers selectively discharge one of the feed types on a loading conveyor. A controller controls a preloading weight of the feed types to be discharged onto the loading conveyor. Feed types are individually discharge onto dump spots of the loading conveyor at the bunkers and terminate when a predetermined total weight is reached or interrupt when a maximum preloading capacity is reached or feed reaches the end of the loading conveyor. Feed types may be individually discharged from the bunkers onto the dump spots and the main component loaded into the mixer by a loading vehicle, such that the weight of the main portion and the weight of the supplemental portion add up to a programmed total weight of the main component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Jan LIET
  • Publication number: 20220159926
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a top-type cat dish, and more particularly to, top-type cat dish in which a top part provided in a bowl part allows the cat to eat food by inclining the cat dish 1000 according to a cat's body structure, a support part having an angle provided at an edge minimizes shaking, and an uneven portion formed inside the bowl prevents food from slipping so that the cat may comfortably eat food.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Eunjin YIM, Kyungheui JIN
  • Publication number: 20220159927
    Abstract: A shower head for pets includes a shower head body having a water inlet channel, a first leather cup, a water dispensing plate located between the shower head body and the surface cover assembly, a surface cover assembly, and an adjusting device having driving and rotating mechanisms. A first water outlet communicating with the water inlet channel penetrates the first leather cup. Two sides of the water dispensing plate respectively cooperate with the shower head body and the surface cover assembly to enclose an installation cavity and a water outflow cavity. A first water passage hole communicating with the water outflow cavity penetrates the water dispensing plate. The surface cover assembly has multiple comb teeth. A second water passage hole penetrates the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism abuts against the first leather cup and the water dispensing plate. The driving mechanism drives the rotating mechanism to rotate to adjust a water outflow area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: FUJIAN XIHE SANITARY WARE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiaofa LIN, Xiaoshan LIN, Zhiwei CHEN, Feiming DENG, Xiaoqing DENG, Qiqiao LIU
  • Publication number: 20220159928
    Abstract: A method of using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to guide a target includes receiving sensor data from one or more sensors of the UAV, detecting a behavior or an action of the target based on the received sensor data, and initiating a feedback to the target in response to the detected behavior or action for guiding the target while the UAV is in flight. The feedback includes at least one of an audio stimulus, a visual stimulus, an olfactory stimulus, or an attractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Yu SHEN, Ang LIU, Guyue ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20220159929
    Abstract: A pet potty training system includes a collar alarm system and a potty training suit. The potty training suit includes a wet sensor attached to an inner surface of the potty training suit and connected to the collar alarm system via a wire. The collar alarm system is attached to the neck of the pet during potty training and beeps or vibrates when receiving a wet signal from the wet sensor. The potty training suit includes a fastening member for securing the wet sensor and the wire on the inner surface of the potty training suit. When a doggy diaper is used, the doggy diaper is attached to the potty training suit by the fastening member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Anna Hung, Hsinyi Kao
  • Publication number: 20220159930
    Abstract: A dental station for improving domestic animal dental care and oral hygiene, dental station having a body including a supporting structure which includes a plurality of receiving holding formations to receive and support one or more of a plurality of preselected sized and shaped chewable food elements in a protruding manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: BRIAN BORG
  • Publication number: 20220159931
    Abstract: A handle having a gripping member. A base can be attached to a guidance device worn by an animal A retractable pulley assembly connects the base to the handle. A braking assembly has a trigger and a braking member. The retractable pulley assembly includes a spool, a wheel, an anchor, and a flexible member having a first end and a second end with the flexible member extending from the base to the handle, around the wheel, and to the anchor and with the flexible member being fixedly attached to the spool at the first end and to the anchor at the second end. The trigger actuates the braking member to frictionally engage the flexible member at an intermediate point between the flexible member first end and the flexible member second end to fix the distance between the handle and the base when the flexible member is pulled taut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: John Eric Chapman
  • Publication number: 20220159932
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for information transfer comprising a physical or conceptual space that may be populated by significant spatial and/or conceptual positions or significant gestures. One or more users, including humans and animals such as domesticated dogs, may interact with and/or activate elements of this physical or conceptual space, including by wearing devices configured for sensing the users' position and/or movement. The user's interactions with significant spatial positions or significant gestures may produce one or more outputs, such as audio playback of phonetic sounds, or of prerecorded words or phrases. The user may build sequences of phonetic sounds to produce words. The user may receive feedback that may allow the user to detect and interact with the significant spatial positions and/or significant gestures, including by wearing devices configured to produce haptic feedback when the user interacts with or accesses a significant spatial position and/or significant gesture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Rebecca Martha TAKADA NEFF
  • Publication number: 20220159933
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring livestock can include a mobile platform arranged to present the user with an optimal breeding period based on mount activity of the livestock assets. Monitoring optimal breeding periods can increase likelihood of healthy breeding, including through real-time information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Brent Allen SIECK
  • Publication number: 20220159934
    Abstract: Computer-implemented methods, systems and computer program products leveraging cognitive learning, and machine learning algorithms to predictively identify and monitor animals within a monitoring zone in real-time and identify an occurrence of unwanted or unsafe behaviors being performed by the animals. Surveillance systems and sensors within a monitoring zone or affixed to the animals provide audio/visual data and sensor data describing activity and animals within the monitoring zone. Machine learning models are trained using audio-visual, sensor and historical data to learn to predict the identities of registered animals based on the sight or sound of the animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher L. Molloy, Robert S. Milligan, Julie A. Schuneman, Melinda Reese Consiglio-Flynn
  • Publication number: 20220159935
    Abstract: A cage is for farming fish. The cage floats in a water column and the upper portion of the cage has a surrounding floating body arranged to float in a water surface. An enclosure is located between the upper portion and the lower portion of the cage, the enclosure being closed in its lower portion and forming an inside and an outside. The cage has a liquid-tight wall which is attached to the floating body and which extends from the water surface downwards in the water column. The liquid-tight wall forms a lower edge portion. The cage is provided, in its upper portion, with at least one flow booster for creating a circular water current within the liquid-tight wall. A method for creating an upward water current of fresh water within the cage is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicant: Spring Innovation AS
    Inventor: Alf Reidar Sandstad
  • Publication number: 20220159936
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for escape detection and mitigation for aquaculture. In some implementations, a method includes obtaining one or more images that depict one or more fish within an enclosure; generating, as a result of providing the one or more images to multiple detection models, a value that reflects a quantity of fish that are depicted in the images that are likely a member of each different type of fish; detecting an error condition relating to a possible opening of the enclosure based at least on the value; and in response to detecting the error condition relating to the possible opening of the enclosure, initiating one or more mitigation actions relating to the possible opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Barnaby John James
  • Publication number: 20220159937
    Abstract: An aquarium skimmer device can include a filter body that attaches to a water pump, filter, or power head, wherein the filter body is configured to hold a filter medium for filtering water that passes through the filter body. The skimmer device can also include a funnel holder that attaches to a top of the filter body, and a funnel assembly comprising a funnel. The funnel assembly can be received by the funnel holder and configured to float up and down with respect to the funnel holder with changes in water level, and a wide opening of the funnel is positioned one inch or less below a surface of the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Douglas Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20220159938
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is a wobbler with adjustable gravity center location having a hollow opening with a threaded sleeve in a casing containing a movable threaded exchangeable additional weight for changing the height of the location of gravity center of the casing relative to its central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Hans SOLL
  • Publication number: 20220159939
    Abstract: A tackle box equipped with a fishing rod holder, configured to facilitate the resting of a fishing pole, even while in use, in a secure manner is described. The tackle box is equipped with an extendable support, equipped with a location in which an end of a handle of the fishing rod or pole may be placed. A rest is configured to extend up and away from a top and side of the tackle box, functioning as a fulcrum to aid the stability of the tackle box when holding a rod in an upright position. The rest is equipped with a V-shaped cutout in which a midsection of the handle of the fishing pole may securely rest. A lip of the extendable support maintains contact with the pole, counteracting the force applied to the rod by the fish, preventing the pole from toppling over. Weight of the tacklebox itself is employed to counteract the force exerted on the rod by the fish to maintain stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventor: Stewart Andrews