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.

Abstract: A method of disrupting the normal behavior and natural development cycle of wood-boring insects by applying mechanical vibrations and detecting wood-boring insects by monitoring their vibration patterns.

Abstract: A flowerpot is disclosed. The flowerpot includes a main body configured to provide a planting space in which an upper portion is open and a central portion is passed through by a through portion in a front and rear direction, a self-watering module installed in the through portion to form water by condensing moisture in the air, and a water supply hole provided on a bottom of the through portion so as to guide the water formed by the self-watering module to the planting space provided in a lower side of the through portion.

Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow module rotatably mounted within the grow chamber and defining a root chamber. A hydration system is fluidly coupled to the root chamber for selectively implementing a hydration cycle where the root chamber is charged with mist and an air circulation system selectively urges a flow of air through the root chamber to maintain a desired temperature. A controller is configured for stopping the flow of air during the hydration cycle, e.g., to minimize disruption of the hydration cycle. The stopping of the flow of air may be time-based, e.g., based on the start/end times of the hydration cycle, or may be based on moisture level, e.g., as measured by an optical sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of impacting the fruit production of a plant or crop by applying short-duration thermal shock streams of hot air to the plant periodically to impact the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway mechanisms in a plant thereby improving its fruit. The method includes the steps of (1) passing by the plant in a row at a speed in an improved Thermal Plant Treatment (TPT) machine, (2) ejecting from the TPT machine at least one hot stream of air in the direction of the unit plant area, (3) optionally measuring the thermal shock profile that the plant is subjected with thermal sensors, and (4) repeating the thermal shock profile treatment steps (1) and (2) at pre-determined regular intervals over at least a fraction of the crop year.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for seeding a cloud cell, comprising means for conveying an active substance and means for delivering said active substance. In order to comply with standard and safety requirements, said device comprises aerostatic means that cooperate with the means for conveying said active substance. The invention further concerns a system for seeding a cloud cell, comprising a seeding device according to the invention and a remote electronic entity capable of communicating with said device via communication means over a wired or wireless link.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for managing identification information for a log. The system comprises an arrangement for determining an origin of the log, a computing device communicably coupled to the remote server arrangement and a communication interface that is operable to transmit the captured at least one subsequent image to the remote server arrangement. The arrangement for determining an origin of the log further comprises at least one imaging device coupled to a forest harvester, a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that is operatively coupled to the forest harvester and a data processor that is communicably coupled to a remote server arrangement and operable to process the captured at least one image and the determined felling location of the log to create the identification information for the log.

Abstract: A timber working device, comprising a frame, having a feed axis, a drive system, configured to feed at least one stem along the feed axis, at least a pair of upper knives or lower knives movably attached to the frame, wherein the knives are configured to be controllable each by an actuator to open and close around a stem, a tilt mechanism comprising a controllable tilt bracket pivotably attached to the frame, to control a tilt position of the frame in relation to the tilt bracket.

Abstract: Described herein are several embodiments relating to irrigation controllers. In many implementations, the irrigation controllers include a housing and a removable plug-in device. The housing includes a control portion comprising a first microcontroller configured to execute stored irrigation programs. The housing includes an interface connector port and driver circuitry configured to actuate irrigation valves based on control signals received from the first microcontroller. The removable plug-in device removably coupled to the interface connector port and comprising a second microcontroller and a wireless modem configured to communicate with a wireless network.

Abstract: An irrigation management system which allows for modulation of the watering gradient along crop rows. The system may include dual drip lines which allow for selection of gradients based upon the time each of the dual lines is active. The system may utilize pressure sensitive valves which select drip lines based upon the inlet feed water pressure. The system may include drip emitters which modify flow rates based upon inlet feed water pressure.

Abstract: A method and a system for growing plants on multilayer principle in mobile gutter farming is described, whereby, in the process of growing plants planted in cultivation gutters, said plants are conveyed in cultivation layers present on top of each other in a cultivation space in a longitudinal direction of the cultivation space in one or opposite directions. The cultivation gutters and the plants contained therein, are treated in the cultivation space by means of a processing arrangement in a cultivation layer-specific manner, whereby the cultivation gutters and the plants contained therein are first of all conveyed by motion elements in each cultivation layer of the cultivation space in the longitudinal direction of the cultivation space in opposite directions and are treated by processing elements in each cultivation layer of the cultivation space separately, in a manner substantially independent of the other cultivation layers.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of Catharanthus hybrid ‘PAS1305707’ and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of Catharanthus hybrid ‘PAS1305707’ and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a Catharanthus plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another Catharanthus plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates plants, seeds, plant parts and tissue cultures of Catharanthus hybrid ‘PAS1305707’ and the parent lines thereof comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘E01L.30617’ is described. ‘E01L.30617’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CAY and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CAY with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CAY through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4CAY or a locus conversion of PH4CAY with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00P577 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00P577 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00P577 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00P577, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00P577 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00P577 and methods of using maize variety X00P577 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08P394 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08P394 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08P394 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08P394, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08P394 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08P394 and methods of using maize variety X08P394 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08P396 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08P396 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08P396 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08P396, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08P396 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08P396 and methods of using maize variety X08P396 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P567 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03P567 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P567 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P567, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P567 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P567 and methods of using maize variety X03P567 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P569 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03P569 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P569 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P569, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P569 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P569 and methods of using maize variety X03P569 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08P366 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08P366 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08P366 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08P366, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08P366 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08P366 and methods of using maize variety X08P366 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80P536 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80P536 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80P536 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80P536, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80P536 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80P536 and methods of using maize variety X80P536 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85P998 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85P998 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85P998 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85P998, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85P998 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85P998 and methods of using maize variety X85P998 are disclosed.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07030206 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07030206, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07030206, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07030206, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07030206. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07030206. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07030206, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 07030206 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 02310912 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 02310912, to the plants of soybean cultivar 02310912, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 02310912, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 02310912. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02310912. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02310912, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 02310912 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 03220632 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 03220632, to the plants of soybean cultivar 03220632, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 03220632, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 03220632. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 03220632. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 03220632, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 03220632 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 09160253 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 09160253, to the plants of soybean cultivar 09160253, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 09160253, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 09160253. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 09160253. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 09160253, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 09160253 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9013. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9013 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 SVTM9013 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line FIR-XM18-4502. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures tomato line FIR-XM18-4502 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 line FIR-XM18-4502 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line FISXJ12-6500. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FISXJ12-6500 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 line FISXJ12-6500 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTE9816. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTE9816 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 SVTE9816 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3052. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3052 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 SVTH3052 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

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: A three-dimensional accelerometer in an animal tag registers a first set of acceleration parameters expressing a respective acceleration of the tag along each of three independent spatial axes. A processor in the tag derives a respective estimated gravity-related component in each parameter in the first set, and compensates for the respective estimated gravity-related components in the first set to obtain a second set of acceleration parameters representing respective accelerations of the animal tag along each of three independent spatial axes each in which the parameter is balanced around a base level with no influence of gravitation. The processor determines behavior-related data of rise-up and/or lie-down movements of an animal carrying the animal tag based on deviations in a single parameter in the second set of acceleration parameters relative to the base level.

Abstract: A sensor device, monitoring device, and method for automatically matching the sensor device attached to an animal with an ID tag attached to the animal, wherein the monitoring device receives information related to the ID tag from an ID reader device and receives sensor device information from the sensor device, where the sensor device information includes a sensor device identity information and an indication that transmission of the sensor device information from the sensor device was triggered by an ID reader device, the ID tag and the sensor device being determined to be attached to the same animal based on time information associated with the information related to the ID tag and the sensor device information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pet grooming system and various related apparatus for grooming a pet. The pet grooming system can comprise components dedicated to pet grooming or can adapt a surface cleaning apparatus or tools normally used for cleaning floors and upholstery to instead groom a pet. The pet grooming system can include a hand tool coupled with a portable module via a conduit assembly, at least a portion of which may be in the form of a flexible hose. A plurality of pet grooming attachments are provided, and the hand tool can concurrently mount a grooming comb and a sprayer attachment to groom a pet.

Abstract: An adjustable animal vest and methods of using same, the vest including an attachment panel for placement between a neck and a waist of an underside of an animal, a first fastening panel for placement on a first lateral side of the animal, a second fastening panel for placement on a second lateral side of the animal, a first cover panel for placement over the first fastening panel on the first lateral side of the animal, and a second cover panel for placement over the second fastening panel on the second lateral side of the animal. Upon proper panel placement on the animal, complementary attachment features located on inner and outer surfaces of the panels are fastened to each other to form the adjustable animal vest assembly.

Abstract: A treadmill may include two separate left and right belts rotating around two sets of rollers, four legs having an adjustable height via air suspension to customize an inclination of the treadmill, a thermoelectric assembly, a fragrance assembly having a rotating fragrance cartridge to emit various smells toward a user of the treadmill, a display on which exercise programs are played, and an attachment module having a dispensing tray on which treats are dispensed. A handle of the treadmill may have a sensor to sense a height and front-rear position, and a belt divider provided between the left and right belts may have position or proximity sensors to sense a left-right position. An inclination of the treadmill may be automatically adjusted according to positions detected by the sensors, and the fragrance assembly, attachment module, and inclination may be automatically operated in accordance with an exercise program played on the display.

Abstract: Retractable relates to retractable leashes for walking and training dogs or other animals and comprises a housing containing a spring-loaded spool having a leash wound on it and a device for controlling the length of the leash, comprising at least one means for locking the movement of the spool, wherein the device for controlling the length of the leash comprises a device for determining the movement of the spool, an electronic device linked thereto for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, a device for activating and deactivating the electronic device for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, at least one actuator of the means for locking the movement of the spool comprising a fixing device, the actuator being connected to the device for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, and at least one power supply.

Abstract: A cat rescue device comprising a plastic mesh tunnel to serve as a passageway, support rings to keep the tunnel open, and weather-resistant material on top. Primarily designed to rescue cats, the device can also be used for cats to escape outdoor predators. The device is flexible, lightweight, and collapsible. It can be attached to a tree or building in an S-shape or spiral configuration, allowing the cat to come down in a gradual descent while moving forward. Multiple cat rescue devices can be adjoined to create any size tunnel. This solves the problem of tree climbers risking their lives, spending many hours in dangerous situations trying to coax the cat into their net, with ice, high winds, or rain further complicating matters. The tree climber will be able to quickly install the device and leave, allowing the cat to come down on its own. This makes the operation easier and less dangerous for both the cat and the rescuer.

Abstract: A method of tracking an animal in a population of animals is disclosed that includes applying a visual identifier to the animal, associating reference identifier data of the visual identifier to animal data of the animal, capturing a digital image of the visual identifier applied to the animal, recognizing the visual identifier by digitally processing the captured digital image, and identifying the animal upon recognition of the visual identifier.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides synergistic mixtures for inducing hygienic behavior in honey bees and related compositions and methods.

Abstract: A system and method for remote monitoring and command and control of one or many offshore aquafarms is provided. Operators are able to securely access web applications and services hosted in the cloud through which husbandry functions such as feeding fish, cleaning the cage and removing mortalities can be automatically scheduled and executed. Offshore aquafarms relay information, such as environmental sensor data and video feeds back to the cloud to be viewed by the operators.

Abstract: Method for air drying a fouled net portion of a net comprising the fouled net portion and a clean net portion in a circular sea pen. The method includes the steps of: a) fastening lifting posts to the pen on a drying side; b) attaching slidingly internal ropes to the net; c) fitting winches to the lifting posts on a drying side; d) connecting an energy source to the winches; e) releasing a suitable part of a clean net portion from a handrail; f) fastening the internal rope to a winch; g) bringing a part of the fouled net portion into the air by pulling the internal rope with the winch; h) fastening a part of the fouled net portion to the handrail; and i) repeating steps e)-h) until the complete fouled net portion is lifted into the air. The invention regards also lifting posts to carry out the method.

Abstract: A method of moving farmed aquatic animals from a tank containing the animals, the tank having a tank outlet and a conveyance pipe, the conveyance pipe having a conveyance pipe inlet connected to the tank outlet and a conveyance pipe outlet at an outlet elevation higher than the tank outlet, the method comprising: (i) by means of a water inflow into the tank, maintaining a water level in the tank at a level above the outlet elevation to generate a flow of water from the tank through the conveyance pipe while positioning a moveable water-permeable screen inside the tank to crowd the animals towards the tank outlet, (ii) by means of the flow of water therethrough, moving animals through the conveyance pipe.

Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.

Abstract: Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having a restricted immunoglobulin heavy chain locus and an ectopic sequence encoding one or more ADAM6 proteins are provided. In various embodiments, mice are described that have humanized endogenous immunoglobulin heavy chain loci and are capable of expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof that is functional in a male mouse. Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus characterized by a single human VH gene segment, a plurality of human DH gene segments and a plurality of human JH gene segments and capable expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A baitcaster for retrieving a fishing line includes a housing, a spool, and a compound gear set. The spool is positioned at least partially within the housing, defining an inner volume, and includes a spindle. The compound gear set is positioned at least partially within the inner volume of the spool. The compound gear set is configured to receive input mechanical energy from a first shaft and transfer output mechanical energy through a second shaft to drive the spool and thereby retrieve the fishing line.

Abstract: An improved and efficient ice-fishing tip-up spool having a generally cylindrical shape comprising an arbor configured within a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the arbor has a diameter larger than conventional ice fishing tip-up spools. The larger arbor on the improved and efficient spool decreases the amount of fishing line required to have a full spool which can be achieved with less than 100 feet of fishing line. The large arbor spool also comprises a handle which is integrated onto the second wall and makes the spooling and re-spooling quicker in combination with the larger arbor as the fishing line spooled on per revolution is more than the fishing line spooled on per revolution by conventional ice fishing tip-up spools.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improved livestock foot bath solutions that are capable of maintaining a low pH during longer periods of use in order to help prevent the metal salts from precipitating out of the solution and rendering the solution ineffective. Embodiments of the present invention provide improved livestock foot bath solutions that include one or more weak organic acids, such as polyprotic organic acids, in the aqueous solution, along with the dissolved metal salts. Embodiments of the invention may also include sulfuric acid, or some other strong acid, together with citric acid and the dissolved metal salts in the aqueous solution.

Abstract: A shield system for an electric power transmission tower includes a plurality of panels configured to be secured to a cross-arm structure of the tower in adjacent, end-to-end arrangement so as to overlie insulators supported by the tower and prevent excrement from birds nesting and/or congregating on the tower from contacting and accumulating on the insulators. Each panel has opposite ends and opposite lateral edges extending between the opposite ends. A plurality of spaced-apart apertures are formed in each panel adjacent each of the lateral edges and at least one of the ends, and each aperture is configured to receive a respective fastener therethrough for securing the panel to the cross-arm structure. Each panel has a shape that generally conforms to a shape of a portion of the cross-arm structure to which the panel is secured.