Abstract: A shovel includes a first shaft, a second shaft, and a shovel blade body. The shovel blade body has a concave front side, and a convex rear side having a shaft insert sleeve for receiving a lower end of the first shaft. The second shaft is configured to pivot relative to the first shaft, and can have adjustable length. A handle can be connected to an upper end of the second shaft and is rotatable. A toe push plate can be included proximate the shaft insert sleeve. The first shaft can be coupled to the shovel blade body with a spring. The cross section of the second shaft can be complementary to that of the first shaft so that the two shafts can be collapsed to be held by one hand comfortably.

Abstract: A detection system for use with a powered ground maintenance vehicle, the detection system adapted to detect and avoid contact of a ground maintenance implement carried by the vehicle with an object associated with the ground surface. In some embodiments, the detection system may automatically disengage the implement from the ground surface before the implement contacts the object and, optionally, automatically re-engage the implement with the ground surface after the implement has passed the object.

Abstract: The document discloses an agricultural implement, comprising a main frame (11), which carries a plurality of soil working tools (32), a first support frame (12a), which is pivotally connected to the main frame (11) via a first support frame joint (21a) and which carries at least one first rolling ground support (31a), such as a wheel or a roller, a control lever (13) rotatably connected to the main frame (11) via a control lever joint (22), a support frame control link (14) rotatably connected to the control lever via a first support frame control link joint (23a) and which is pivotally connected to the support frame (12) via a second support frame control link joint (23b) so that rotation (V1) of the control lever (13) around the control lever (22) provides rotation (V2) of the first support frame (12a) relative to the main frame (11), wherein the control lever (13) is rotatable in a first direction of rotation (V1) so that the first support frame control link joint (23a) can pass a line (C1) through rotatio

Abstract: An agricultural implement having a center section and wings is converted from dedicated free-floating wings to provide active-down pressure upon the wings. The agricultural implement has been manufactured with hydraulic cylinders to raise and lower the wings. The hydraulic cylinders are connected at one end to the center section, and at the other end to the wings by way of pins and slots. The hydraulic cylinders, the pins, and the slots are configured so that when the wings are lowered, the wings of the agricultural implement as manufactured free-float vertically by way of unrestricted motion of the pins in the slots. Tie-plates and second pins are configured to engage the first pins and the slots, and to restrict the motion of the first pins in the slots. A pressure controlled hydraulic circuit is connected to the hydraulic cylinders and controls an amount of down-pressure applied by the hydraulic cylinders.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties.

Abstract: A method for controlling a material flow rate from a metering system of an agricultural system includes receiving at a controller, a weight of a material in a storage tank. The method also includes receiving, at the controller, a volume of the material in the storage tank. The method also includes determining, via the controller, a density of the material in the storage tank using the weight of the material in the storage tank and the volume of the material in the storage tank. The method further includes determining, via the controller, a calibration of the metering system based on the density of the material in the storage tank.

Abstract: Systems, implements, and methods for seed orientation during planting operations of agricultural plants of agricultural include a system for seed orientation having a vision system positioned in proximity to a seed disk. The vision system determines seed orientation data for seed on the seed disk. A seed belt receives seed from the seed disk and the seed belt adjusts an orientation of the seed from the seed disk to a desired seed orientation with a furrow during planting.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a precision seeding apparatus with recesses on a caterpillar for arranging and distributing seeds against bottoms of seed furrows. The apparatus includes a frame; the frame is provided with a seed box with a seed distribution opening; a caterpillar for transporting seeds capable of being connected with a drive mechanism is arranged in the seed box; a lower part of the caterpillar for transporting seeds corresponds to the position of the seed distribution opening; the caterpillar is provided with at least one column of recesses in a lengthwise direction of the caterpillar; each group of recesses is connected through a seed unloading ditch; the seed unloading ditch is formed into a ring in a lengthwise direction of the caterpillar for transporting seeds; a lower part of the caterpillar for transporting seeds is provided with a comb sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural sowing machine having a machine frame and a plurality of drill units moveably arranged next to one another on the machine frame and seed separating devices, wherein the drill units comprise at least furrow opener, a conveying line for conveying the seeds from the seed separating device to a placement zone with a dispensing opening arranged near the ground and a pressure element, the at least one furrow opener, the dispensing opening and the pressure element being arranged in this operating sequence relative to one another in the drill unit and the seed separating device, without a mechanically rigid connection to a component of a drill unit, is moveably connected to the machine frame.

Abstract: An aerial seeding bioremediation method for a coal mining subsidence area. The method includes obtaining a topographic map of the coal mining subsidence area; grading the topographic map in terms of ground slopes; determining seeding coefficients of aerial seeding operation according to a grading result of the ground slopes and ground coverage rates of the coal mining subsidence area; determining height adjustment parameters during unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, aerial seeding; and performing, by a UVA, the aerial seeding operation according the grading result of the ground slopes, the seeding coefficients of the aerial seeding operation, and the height adjustment parameters. A slop grading technical standard of aerial seeding determined by the method of the present disclosure is applicable to complex topography of the coal mining subsidence area and helps with safety of the UVA.

Abstract: This invention is made to attach to two individual rake handles and, thereby, to create a pickup tool to pickup leaves or any yard debris and to facilitate the dispose of it. The invention is designed to attach two rake handles and to remain on the handles. The invention is also designed to separate at the center by rotating the rake handles all the way to release. While rotating toward the end, it will automatically separate into two individual rakes. Each rake can be used separately to collect yard debris into a pile. Only the straight bottom rakes are used on the invention. The invention can be attached to wood, metal, aluminum and fiberglass rake handles. The rakes can be mix-matched, similar, large or small, new or old. Any rake with steel, aluminum, plastic or fiberglass tines can be used. This invention is made to attach to two individual rake handles and, thereby, to create a pickup tool to pickup leaves or any yard debris and to facilitate the dispose of it.

Abstract: A lawn mower robot and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. A lawn mower robot according to an embodiment includes an image sensor module to detect image information. Incline part information related to presence or absence of the incline part and inclination information as information related to a shape of the incline part are calculated based on the detected image information. The lawn mower robot is controlled to operate according to operation information calculated based on the incline part information and the inclination information, so as to perform a task efficiently.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes an electric work machine including a battery mounting unit on which a battery is detachably mountable; a battery housing unit supported by at least one wheel and configured to house the battery; and a battery carrier including the at least one wheel and a manual push handle configured to be manually pushed to move the battery housing unit. The battery housing unit is detachably mountable on the battery mounting unit for the battery to be mounted on the battery mounting unit, and the at least one wheel and the manual push handle are separable from the battery housing unit.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a blade, a deck assembly, and a drive assembly. The deck assembly is formed with an accommodation cavity configured to at least partially accommodate the blade. The drive assembly includes a drive shaft configured to drive the blade to rotate about a rotation axis. The deck assembly includes a top wall, a side wall, and a protrusion. The top wall is formed with a through hole for the drive shaft to pass through. The side wall is connected to a periphery of the top wall. The protrusion portion is at least partially disposed on the side wall and protrudes from the side wall. A projection of the protrusion portion on a plane perpendicular to the rotation axis is at least partially located within a projection of a cutting region of the blade on the plane. The lawn mower has a strong grass-shredding capability.

Abstract: An asparagus harvester includes a chassis movable over a bed of growing asparagus. Spears above a selected height are severed at the ground by a severing assembly. A conveyor receives from a pick-up apparatus and conveys away the severed asparagus spears to bin. In one embodiment, counter-rotating rollers of the pick-up apparatus have interfering members configured to disable the severed asparagus spears when being engaged and lifted by and between them from passing outwardly from between their trailing ends. In another embodiment, a partition in the bin cooperates with it to define a confined volume open to receive severed asparagus spears from the conveyor. A drive assembly actuates to displace the bin relative to the partition to increase the confined volume to enable it to accept more severed asparagus spears each time a sensor senses severed asparagus spears at a fill level of the confined volume.

Abstract: A harvesting device for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant, includes a frame which is displaceable in a transport direction and carries a loop-like conveyor track which can be driven in circular manner, and at least one harvesting bin connected to the conveyor track. The conveyor track lies in a plane which is substantially parallel to the transport direction and which lies at a first acute angle to the horizon in a direction transversely of the transport direction during normal use of the harvesting device. A method for harvesting fruit hanging from a plant, wherein the harvesting device is used.

Abstract: A robotic harvesting system includes a base, a gantry system, a robotic arm, and a control system. The base is configured to move in a direction of travel. The gantry system is coupled to the base. The gantry includes a linear transport that is configured to move along the base in substantially a same direction or opposite direction as the direction of travel. The linear transport is coupled to a rod that extends downwards from a top portion of the gantry system. A robotic arm is mounted to the rod at a first joint. A control system is configured to send one or more corresponding commands that cause the linear transport, the rod, and/or the robotic arm to move.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural machine of the mower type comprising a frame carrying a cutter bar comprising cutting rotors driven in rotation about respective parallel axes and a belt conveyor comprising an endless belt driven in motion and guided between two rollers driven in rotation about their axis, the conveyor being arranged behind the cutter bar to collect the harvest cut and to move it transversely to the direction of advance. The axes of the rollers of the conveyor are substantially parallel to the axes of the cutting rotors, the machine further comprising a collecting shield fastened to the belt conveyor and extending at least partially under the latter and towards the cutter bar while being adjacent to the latter, and a space forming a transverse conveying channel is provided above the collecting shield between the conveying surface of the belt and the cutter bar.

Abstract: A harvesting header includes a header frame structured to be coupled to a crop-harvesting machine, dividers at each end of the header frame, and at least one harvesting tool carried by the header frame between the firth divider and the second divider. Each divider defines a tube therein structured to slidingly receive a divider point, Latches are configured to be partially within the tubes in one position, and entirely outside the tubes in another position, A divider point for a harvesting header includes a longitudinal member having a straight portion with a catch defined therein configured to he received within a tube defined by a divider of the harvesting header and a body extending from the longitudinal member, Methods of transporting and preparing harvesting headers are also disclosed.

Abstract: A containment panel liner for use with a containment panel of a threshing assembly of a farm combine is provided. The containment panel liner includes an inner surface and an outer surface opposing the inner surface. A first major edge connects the inner and outer surfaces. A second major edge opposes the first major edge and connects the inner and outer surfaces. A first minor edge connects the first major edge to the second major edge and connects the inner and outer surfaces. A second minor edge opposes the first minor edge and connects the first major edge to the second major edge and connects the inner and outer surfaces. Taken together, the inner and outer surfaces form an arcuate cross-sectional shape that approximates an arcuate cross-sectional shape of a containment panel.

Abstract: Baling apparatus including a baling chamber having a splitting knife for dividing crop material picked up from a field to discharge divided bales simultaneously. Bale depth control means allows production of bales of predetermined selected depths (or widths) by repositioning the roof of the baling chamber, using extensions to alter the crop-engaging surface of a plunger movable in the baling chamber and repositioning the splitting knife.

Abstract: A bale wrapping system includes a bale chamber configured to receive agricultural product and a belt configured to be disposed within the bale chamber. The belt is configured to be positioned between a bale wrap and an interior surface of the bale chamber while the belt is disposed within the bale chamber. Additionally, the belt is configured to support the bale wrap and to move into the bale chamber due to a weight of the agricultural product on the bale wrap. Further, the belt is configured to compact the agricultural product within the bale wrap, such that a bale of the agricultural product at least partially surrounded by the bale wrap is formed within the bale chamber.

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.

Abstract: The application provides a method for improving nutrient supply of female floral branches of Populus deltoides artificial hybridization. According to the technical links of the hybridization operation, the method separately integrates and improves the cultivation of female floral branch nutrient-supply seedlings (i.e., grafting rootstocks of floral branches), the pre-management of female floral branch nutrient-supply seedlings, the hydroponic management of floral branches, the Marching between female floral branches and rootstocks, the management of female floral branch nutrient-supply seedlings and the hydroponic management of female floral branches, so the goal of improving the seed-setting rate and quality of poplar hybrid seeds which came from the floral branches cultured in water has been achieved.

Abstract: Pathogen reduction is highly desirable when growing plants. Foliar spraying with CO2-infused water has been found to reduce the number of plant pathogens, with higher frequency of foliar spraying reducing the number of plant pathogens by greater amounts. However, too frequent foliar spraying with CO2-infused water may harm the plant, the frequency of foliar spraying at which this occurs depending on the species of plant. A balance is found at which the frequency of foliar spraying is high enough to effectively control plant pathogens but not so high as to harm the plant. This balance is dependent on the species of plant.

Abstract: Described is an irrigation system for large greenhouses including rails, an irrigation carriage including at least one irrigation bar equipped with suitable nozzles, a primary hose connected or connectable to the irrigation carriage and a secondary hose connected or connectable to the irrigation carriage. The irrigation system also includes a recirculation wheel configured to keep the primary hose and secondary hose taut during a sliding of the irrigation carriage and defining a first sliding channel and a second sliding channel configured, respectively, to receive at least partly the primary hose and the secondary hose so as to maintain sliding axes of the primary hose and secondary hose parallel to each other and lying on a same sliding plane.

Abstract: A method for eliminating pathogenic microbes from crops having foliage, comprising steps of drying the foliage and the pathogenic microbes thereon so that the pathogenic microbes on the dried foliage are in a state of growth dormancy and water absorbency readiness; and applying an ozone water solution, comprised of water with dissolved ozone, to the dried foliage, wherein the ozone water solution is absorbed by the dried pathogenic microbes which die upon absorbing the ozone water.

Abstract: A weed barrier/moisture retention device for covering soil of a bagged or potted plant. The cover features a disc of flexible weed barrier fabric having an outside perimeter edge situated at a radial distance from a center point of said fabric. A slit the fabric emanates outwardly away from the center point and intersects with the outside perimeter edge. Matable fastening elements are secured to the fabric at slit-adjacent edge regions thereof, and are selectively fastenable to one another in order to cooperatively close off the slit. In use, the slit of the fabric is slipped around a stalk of a bagged or plotted plant from one side thereof, and the fastening elements are coupled together at an opposing side of the stalk, thus forming a closed loop that provides a full 360-degree span of soil coverage around the stalk.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for deep reinforcement learning-based irrigation control to maintain or increase crop yield and/or other desired crop status, and/or reduce water use. One or more computing devices can be configured to determine an amount of water to be applied to at least one crop in at least one of a plurality of irrigation management zones through execution of a deep reinforcement learning routine. Further, the computing devices can determine a start time and an end time to be applied to the at least one of the plurality of irrigation management zones based at least in part on the amount of water determined by the deep reinforcement learning module. Finally, the computing devices can instruct an irrigation system to apply irrigation to the at least one of the plurality of irrigation management zones in accordance with the start time and the end time.

Abstract: Crops for human and animal consumption of many types are well known by their respective growers. Years of experience in the field provide the grower knowledge about a range of conditions that lead to the full spectrum of crop yields and crop quality, and each grower creates a store of knowledge which they can combine with the available measures of those conditions. This disclosure provides a method for indicating the onset of water stress in one or more plants located in a soil the roots of which are within the measurement zone of a soil moisture sensor located in the soil, by determining from representative data of the daily soil water usage and the evapotranspiration value in the region of the crop each day for a predetermined number of 24 hour periods consecutively prior to a stress determination day d by calculating the line of best fit for the daily crop water usage and recorded ETo for the predetermined number of consecutive 24 hour periods.

Abstract: A method for cultivating plant products without soil, comprising the following steps: preparing at least one cultivation shelf, which comprises one or more seeding and growth bars made of plastic material, which are provided with seats adapted to house seeds and have on the corresponding bottom walls a through opening structured for being traversed by, and remaining in direct contact with, the roots of the plant product during growth thereof, arranging seeds within the seats in direct contact with the inner surface of said seats, without any interposition of one or more support/gripping layers of the roots of the plant products, supplying the bars with fertilizer-based substances.

Abstract: Methods and systems for the alteration of cannabinoid expression and composition are described. Modular systems for processing cannabis and hemp are described. Described components of the modular system include improved recovery of high-value cannabis components and methods for utilizing residual biomass components after the cannabis plant has been fully processed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to spinach plants that are resistant to downy mildew caused by Peronospora farinosa (Pfs). The present disclosure further relates to a resistance gene that confers resistance to multiple races of Pfs in spinach plants. In addition, the 5 present disclosure relates to methods for obtaining a spinach plant that is resistant to downy mildew.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for inducing callus formation and plant regeneration from isolated protoplasts of grape. This technology allows for the production of non-chimeric gene edits in grape plants by allowing the delivery of DNA through the plant cell membrane with the recovery of whole plants from a single edited cell.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP064 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP064, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP064, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP064, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP064 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP064, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP064, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated PEARY are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant PEARY, to the plants and plant parts of bean PEARY, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant PEARY with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean PEARY.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated BASS are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant BASS, to the plants and plant parts of bean BASS, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant BASS with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean BASS.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated WILLS are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant WILLS, to the plants and plant parts of bean WILLS, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant WILLS with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean WILLS.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated JOLIET are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant JOLIET, to the plants and plant parts of bean JOLIET, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant JOLIET with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean JOLIET.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated HMC016335 are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant HMC016335, to the plants and plant parts of bean HMC016335, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant HMC016335 with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean HMC016335.

Abstract: A miniature rose plant named ‘MEIBENBINO’ is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of ‘MEIBENBINO’, plants of ‘MEIBENBINO’, plant parts of ‘MEIBENBINO’, methods for producing a rose plant by crossing ‘MEIBENBINO’ with itself or with another rose plant variety, and methods for producing other rose plant lines or plant parts derived from ‘MEIBENBINO’, and the rose plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. Also disclosed are methods for producing a rose plant containing the genetic material of one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic rose plants and plant parts produced by those methods. In addition, rose varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from rose plant ‘MEIBENBINO’ are disclosed.

Abstract: A urinal for pets, intended for dogs, which can be installed in public roads and in private roads. The purpose of the disclosure is to create an area where animals can urinate in hygienic conditions that prevent the deterioration and poor image of the urban environment, the urinal being retractable and self-cleaning. The urinal can be installed flush with the ground or below the ground and is based on a pair of concentric tubes, one of which is moveable with respect to the other, being at rest in the retracted position, that is, when not in use, while, when in use, one of the tubes for receiving the animal urine is visible. When returned to the rest position, the tube for receiving the animal urine is cleaned by means of a cleaning fluid. In addition, the urinal can be integrated into the surroundings, since it can incorporate a decorative element.

Abstract: A device including a front edge section; a back wall section disposed opposite the front edge section; a first sifting area disposed close to the front edge, wherein the first sifting area is configured to separate a first type of particle or material from a litter with a first plurality of slots; a second sifting area disposed at the back wall section, wherein the second sifting area is configured to be operable for separating a second type of particle or material from the litter with a second plurality of slots, wherein the second type or particle or material are larger than the first type of particle or material; and a handle implement for controlling the use of the first and second sifting areas.

Abstract: The pet backpack for feeding and watering consists of a main body, a cover, a watering device, a feeding device, an hidden shelf, a first zipper, a first side bag, a second side bag and a strap. A top of the main body is provided with the cover, the watering device is arranged at the left side of the main body and the feeding device is arranged at the right side of the main body. The pet backpack for feeding and watering is provides the watering device at the left side of the main body and the feed device at the right side of the main body, which results in that the pet can be feeded and watered in the backpack. The pet backpack for feeding and watering saves time and effort, improves the use frequency and facilitates to travel with the pet.

Abstract: A livestock head holder with movably supported top and bottom holding members movable by an operating mechanism into a closed state bracing against the topside and underside of an animal's head, neck or jaw region. Selectively attachable scoop extensions for the bottom head holder enable selective enlargement of a neck scoop thereof for more effective performance on larger animals of greater size at said body region. A selectively attachable/removable stabilizer on the top holding member is of increased breadth relative to a main elongated bar of the top holding member to increase the area of surface contact at the topside of said body region. This spreads the holding force over a greater area and reduces pressure concentration on the animal's body to provide increased comfort and a calming effect.

Abstract: A livestock squeeze chute is operable in parallel-squeeze, V-squeeze and inverted-V squeeze configurations, and has a head gate with a novel guide track construction for robust rolling support of the gate panels, and a neck extender having uniquely positioned actuators that pull the neck extender upwardly into its working position. The squeeze panels are supported in suspended and hinged fashion from a set of movable supports that are displaceable laterally back and forth along a set of overhead support tracks. A pair of upper actuators are operable to move the hinged-equipped supports, and thereby relocate the tops of the squeeze panels, while a set of lower actuators are operable to relocate the bottom ends of the squeeze panels. The head gate's guide track uses two L-shaped bars and a cooperating U-channel to define a pair of enclosed channels in which roller carriages of the two gate panels are respectively received.

Abstract: One purpose of the an embodiment basket is to increase the capacity for long-stemmed hay in automated individual intake units. The inventive hay basket is a removable addition to an automated feeding system bunk that effectively triples the hay capacity as compared with the commercially available system alone. According to one embodiment, the hay basket includes a rotatable swing gate that can be used to control the amount of access an animal has to hay in the basket. Without the hay basket addition, accurate hay intake collection would not be possible on a useful number of animals. The inventive hay basket reduces waste and increases the carrying capacity of the dry lot pen.

Abstract: An animal feed/water container mounting system is described that can be cost effective, safe for the animals, resistant to spillage, durable, and easy to manufacture/install. The container mounting system may be used to mount an animal feed/water container to a vertical member. The container subject to mounting may include a bail and a container lip. The vertical member may have a front surface. The mounting system may include a bail hanging unit for hanging the bail and may include a container mounting bracket. The container mounting bracket may include multiple mounting bracket retaining tabs interspersed along the length of the container mounting bracket. The tabs may be designed to support a container lip of the container at a plurality of locations along the length of the container mounting bracket.

Abstract: A bowl assembly has a bowl and a lid. The bowl assembly is adapted to store water or food for a pet. The bowl functions as a container to hold the water or food, while the lid functions in a first configuration to seal the water or food within the bowl. The bowl assembly is convenient to travel with and adapted for use in a vehicle where in the first configuration. The bowl assembly allows for the pet to access the water or food while in a cup holder. The bowl assembly is also stabilized by the lid in a second configuration, where placed on a ground or floor surface.

Abstract: A method of feeding a group of animals at a feeding location includes automatically determining an expected feed demand for the group of animals to be fed using a computer; automatically harvesting feed crop in a crop field using an autonomous, unmanned device; automatically loading the harvested feed crop into a storage space provided on the autonomous, unmanned device; automatically transporting the feed crop from the crop field to the feeding location by means of the autonomous, unmanned device; and automatically dosing harvested feed from the storage space of the autonomous; unmanned device to the animals at the feeding location. A completely automated method for determining a feed demand and then harvesting, transporting and dosing the harvested feed to the animals is thus realized. A system for performing the method of feeding a group of animals at a feeding location is also disclosed.