Abstract: This disclosure describes clubroot (CR) resistant plants; in particular, CR resistant Brassica plants, including B. napus. CR resistant plants include all or part of at least one genomic sequence of a B. napus parent genome that confers clubroot resistance. The genomic sequence may be a genomic sequence from chromosome N03, chromosome N04, and/or chromosome N08.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV383184. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV383184, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV383184 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV383184 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV383184.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011110. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011110, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011110 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011110.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010978. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010978, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010978 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010978.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated e4677 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean e4677, the plants of soybean e4677, to plant parts of soybean e4677, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean e4677 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean e4677, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean e4677, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing e4677 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘21849321’, ‘21849413’, ‘21780846’, ‘21780941’, ‘21781499’, ‘21781501’, ‘21781585’, ‘21782047’, ‘21782089’, ‘21782361’, ‘21798080’, ‘21798396’, ‘21798776’, ‘21799075’, ‘21799453’, ‘21799792’ ‘21799939’, ‘21799942’, ‘21799960’, ‘21803279’, ‘21849316’, ‘21849415’, ‘21849543’, ‘21849629’, ‘21850070’, ‘21850082’, ‘21850087’, ‘21850111’, ‘21800592’, ‘21800737’, ‘21799951’, ‘21799528’, and ‘21797916’ are described. ‘21849321’, ‘21849413’, ‘21780846’, ‘21780941’, ‘21781499’, ‘21781501’, ‘21781585’, ‘21782047’, ‘21782089’, ‘21782361’, ‘21798080’, ‘21798396’, ‘21798776’, ‘21799075’, ‘21799453’, ‘21799792’ ‘21799939’, ‘21799942’, ‘21799960’, ‘21803279’, ‘21849316’, ‘21849415’, ‘21849543’, ‘21849629’, ‘21850070’, ‘21850082’, ‘21850087’, ‘21850111’, ‘21800592’, ‘21800737’, ‘21799951’, ‘21799528’, and ‘21797916’, are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9032 and tomato line PSQ-9Z16-6520V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9032 and tomato line PSQ-9Z16-6520V 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 SVTM9032 and tomato line PSQ-9Z16-6520V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9018, tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3840V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9453V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9018, tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3840V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9453V 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 SVTM9018, tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3840V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9453V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of hybrid SVTM9014, The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9014, 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 SVTM9014 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTJ7512, tomato line FIS-XJ17-6528, and tomato line FISXJ12-6500. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTJ7512, tomato line FIS-XJ17-6528, and 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 hybrid SVTJ7512, tomato line FIS-XJ17-6528, and tomato line FISXJ12-6500 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTH5024, tomato line FIR-XM18-4501, and tomato line FIR-XM18-4502. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH5024, tomato line FIR-XM18-4501, and 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 hybrid DRTH5024, tomato line FIR-XM18-4501, and tomato line FIR-XM18-4502 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTH5013, tomato line FIR-XM16-4401, and tomato line FIR-XM17-4455. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH5013, tomato line FIR-XM16-4401, and tomato line FIR-XM17-4455 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 DRTH5013, tomato line FIR-XM16-4401, and tomato line FIR-XM17-4455 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTG0347, tomato line FIR-A818-0003, and tomato line FIR-A818-0004. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTG0347, tomato line FIR-A818-0003, and tomato line FIR-A818-0004 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 SVTG0347, tomato line FIR-A818-0003, and tomato line FIR-A818-0004 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A milking arrangement with a plurality of milk stations connected to the milk transport line, a receiver connected to the transport line that receives milk transported from the milk stations via the transport line, and a vacuum system that supplies a vacuum in the transport line via the receiver, with a cleaning liquid source connected to the transport line, a controllable injector that introduces an amount of gas into the transport line to produce a temporary pressure increase therein that causes a slug of a cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid source to be formed and forwarded through the transport line, and a control system configured to control the operation of the injector, wherein the control system is configured to control characteristics of the slug by controlling the vacuum level supplied by the vacuum system and/or the amount of gas introduced via the controllable injector.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a litter pod system, and methods of using litter pod systems. In some embodiments, the litter pod system may include a litter pod formed at least partially of a flexible, polymer material, the litter pod defining a substantially flat pod bottom wall with a pod side wall extending upwardly therefrom, and a housing base configured to receive the litter pod, the housing base being formed of a substantially rigid polymer material defining a housing bottom wall with a housing side wall extending upwardly therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method for controlling odor in pet litters. The composition includes a benzoic acid, a Generally Regarded as Safe acid, and a wetting liquid. This composition is capable of acting both as an antimicrobial and as an odor controlling preservative in pet litters. The benzoic acid and the liquid can be mixed together, or added to the litter materials, to combat the malodors created by the pet litter content.

Abstract: A mobile pet carrier having a base, first side, second side, third side, fourth side, and top member; and an interior compartment sized to hold an animal; the first side member defining a first side opening that provides access to the interior compartment through the first side member and having a first side opening cover; the top member defining a top opening that provides access to the interior compartment and having a top opening cover; the second side member defining a second side opening that provides access to the interior compartment and having a second side opening cover; the third side member having a side compartment that has a foldable panel movable between a closed position and an open position; and where, in the open position, a mesh portion of the third side member is exposed to provide ventilation to the interior compartment.

Abstract: A portable inflatable pet nest includes an airbag, forming a pet nest after inflation, an interior of the pet nest is provided with a cavity, an out wall of the airbag is provided with an exit and entrance communicating with the cavity, and charging and discharging interfaces. In being used, an air pump is connected with the charging and discharging interfaces and inflates to the airbag, the airbag forms the pet nest after it is inflated, the cavity in the pet nest can be used for the pet to rest. When not be used, the charging and discharging interfaces are opened, the air in the airbag is released so that the airbag can be folded. The portable inflatable pet nest occupies a small space, it is convenient to store and transport, and the transportation cost is greatly reduced.

Abstract: An animal head gate includes head gate doors each having a squeeze bar to trap the neck mounted between upper and lower rails. Adjustment of the spacing between the bars uses an eccentric crank operated by lever which cooperates with two manual latches on a rail at maximum and minimum spacing. A neck sweep bar is mounted on one gate and movable from a retracted position to a position forward of the squeeze bar across the head gate so as to engage the neck of the animal in front of the squeeze bar and to turn the neck and head. The head gate is held closed by front and rear abutment members each of which is formed as a roller which rotates to reduce friction under load. Each gate includes an upstanding torsion bar which twists when forces are applied to the squeeze bars from impact with the animal.

Abstract: An animal head gate includes head gate doors each having a squeeze bar to trap the neck mounted between upper and lower rails. Adjustment of the spacing between the bars uses an eccentric crank operated by lever which cooperates with two manual latches on a rail at maximum and minimum spacing. A neck sweep bar is mounted on one gate and movable from a retracted position to a position forward of the squeeze bar across the head gate so as to engage the neck of the animal in front of the squeeze bar and to turn the neck and head. The head gate is held closed by front and rear abutment members each of which is formed as a roller which rotates to reduce friction under load. Each gate includes an upstanding torsion bar which twists when forces are applied to the squeeze bars from impact with the animal.

Abstract: An animal head gate includes head gate doors each having a squeeze bar to trap the neck mounted between upper and lower rails. Adjustment of the spacing between the bars uses an eccentric crank operated by lever which cooperates with two manual latches on a rail at maximum and minimum spacing. A neck sweep bar is mounted on one gate and movable from a retracted position to a position forward of the squeeze bar across the head gate so as to engage the neck of the animal in front of the squeeze bar and to turn the neck and head. The head gate is held closed by front and rear abutment members each of which is formed as a roller which rotates to reduce friction under load. Each gate includes an upstanding torsion bar which twists when forces are applied to the squeeze bars from impact with the animal.

Abstract: An animal drinking reservoir with replaceable inserts is presented. The animal drinking reservoir with replaceable inserts consists of a reservoir body and a replaceable reservoir insert. The reservoir body serves as a mounting fixture that attaches along a hamster case or any other suitable surface or body. The replaceable reservoir insert is installed along the mounting fixture, where the replaceable reservoir serves as a water dispensing unit suitable for supplying drinking water for animals. Once the reservoir insert is due for a water change, a user can easily swap the spend reservoir insert with a fresh reservoir insert.

Abstract: An equine boot comprising: a sole for receiving a bottom of a horse’s hoof; an upper which, in use, receives at least a portion of a wall of the hoof; and a retention means at a rear of the boot which, in use, is generally proximate a cleft of the hoof, the retention means being configured for engagement with a securing strap, which strap is securable to the boot and hoof for retaining the boot thereto.

Abstract: A dog training system is disclosed herein. The dog training system generally comprises a mobile device, a collar, and a treat dispenser. The mobile device has software installed on it that is capable of wirelessly operating the various functions of the collar and the treat dispenser. In many embodiments, the software, which is usually a dog training application installed on the mobile device, is capable of operating the functions of the collar and the treat dispenser automatically when certain pre-set parameters are met. This system may allow for simple, efficient, and effective dog training without much effort on the part of a dog owner or trainer.

Abstract: A restraint including a first suspension member, a second suspension member, an elongated connector, and a saddle is disclosed. The first and second suspension members and saddle comfortably suspend an animal above a surface, which enables a procedure to be performed on an animal. The connector, arranged along a longitudinal axis, is configured to space the first and second suspension members apart and for enabling one of the suspension members to be rotatable about the axis relative to the other. The saddle has four spaced-apart end portions, removably attachable to projections on the first and second suspension members.

Abstract: The present application provides a split-type pet traction harness. The first body and the second body have a combined state for wearing on a pet and a split state for realizing quick putting-on. The first body and the second body realize switching between the combined state and the split state by means of a movable connector. In the combined state, the first body and the second body form a first opening for a pet trunk to pass through, a second opening for pet head and neck to pass through, and a third opening and a fourth opening for pet forelimbs to pass through. By configuring the pet harness to be a split-type structure, the product can realize quick putting-on without a pullover manner, leading to convenience in the putting-on process and in adjustment, and thus is applicable to pets of different sizes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a quick-release animal leash device that can easily be secured to an animal collar and does not require that a user bend over to remove the device from a collar. The device is primarily comprised of a body having a first end, a second end comprised of at least one loop, and at least two fasteners. The body can be fed through a collar of an animal between the collar and the animal. Further, the body can then be secured to itself via the fasteners which are preferably positioned near the middle of the body. In this manner, the fasteners can be removed from each other while a user is still standing, and the device can be pulled out from between the animal and the collar while the user is still standing.

Abstract: An obedience training pet leash and harness system includes a housing. A primary leash is coiled within the housing. The primary leash extends from an opening in the housing with a primary lead that is disposed on a distal end of the primary leash, outside of the housing. A handle is formed on the housing, as well as a clutch trigger. The clutch trigger is configured to restrain the primary leash when the clutch trigger is engaged by the user. The handle has a control center. The control center is designed to control a number of obedience modules. The obedience modules are installed on a harness. The harness is designed to be worn by a pet and is designed to be secured to the primary lead.

Abstract: Various proxies can be used to qualitatively or quantitatively assess welfare of a poultry flock. For example, as shown and described herein, one or more of a video-based monitoring technique or audio-based monitoring technique can be used. Such monitoring can include a video-based (e.g., image based) technique where indicia of movement of individual members of the flock are automatically tracked. In addition, or instead, an audio-based technique can be used, such as for classification of vocalization. Various metrics can be stored or reported using such techniques and one or more alerts can be generated, such as indicative of flock welfare or a change in flock welfare. Techniques described herein can include identifying paths traversed by respective members of a flock (e.g., individual animals), and then extracting indications such as corresponding to a distribution of such paths. Such paths can be defined by corresponding movement trajectories associated with individual members.

Abstract: A plastic member for a feeding system for poultry production is provided. The plastic member includes an outer surface and may be configured for attracting pullets to a specific area. The plastic member may be adapted for application in a feeding system and/or a drinking system. The plastic member may include shining particles configured with reflective characteristic of reflecting incident light in one or more directions. Also provided is a use of the plastic member in nutrition systems and elements herefore.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for underwater feed movement detection. In one aspect, the method may include the actions of obtaining images captured at different time points, where the images are captured by a camera and indicate feed that has been dispersed by a feeder for aquatic livestock inside an enclosure; determining, for each image, respective locations of the feed indicated by the image; determining, from the respective locations of the feed, a respective movement of the feed over the different time points; determining, based on the respective feed movement of the feed over the different time points, water current movement within the enclosure for the aquatic livestock; and outputting an indication of the water current movement.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rodents (such as, but not limited to, mice and rats) genetically modified to comprise a humanized Cxcl13 gene. The rodents disclosed herein have been shown to support better engraftment and proliferation of human cells such as chronic lymphocytic leukemic cells. Compositions and methods for making such genetically modified rodents, as well as methods of using such genetically modified rodents for testing candidate therapeutic agents (e.g., candidate anti-cancer drugs), are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to genetically modified non-human animals that express a human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) CD94 and/or NKG2A, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to genetically modified rodent animals and rodent models of human diseases. More specifically, this disclosure relates to genetically modified rodents whose genome comprises a humanized Il1rl2 gene (coding for the IL1rl2 subunit of the IL-36R protein) and human IL-36?, ? and ? ligand genes. The genetically modified rodents disclosed herein display enhanced skin and intestinal inflammation as a preclinical model of psoriasis and IBD, respectively, and serve as a rodent model of human DITRA disease.

Abstract: The first object of the invention is a production surface for rearing and/or breeding insects and/or larval forms of insects, which comprises: at least one breeding surface (14) for breeding insects for laying feed thereon and an underfloor feed heating and/or cooling system (1) with a closed flow of heating-cooling medium for heating/cooling the feed on the breeding surface. The invention also relates to a method for breeding insects including a step of rearing and/or breeding insects and/or larval forms of insects using a production surface with an underfloor feed heating and/or cooling system. Another object of the invention is a method for breeding insects including the steps of: laying the feed, heating/cooling the laid insect feed, and using an underfloor feed heating and/or cooling system to heat and/or cool the feed on the breeding surface.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for transporting or transferring insect pupae in an aqueous solution are described. The system includes a tank containing a solution with insect pupae, a transfer chamber having an outlet at a bottom portion of the chamber, a solution inlet, an evacuation channel, and a depth measurement system. A tube fluidly connects to tank and the transfer chamber. An evacuation device connected to the evacuation channel removes air from the transfer chamber and generates a vacuum therein to draw the solution through the tube into the transfer chamber.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of commercial scale production and processing of pharmaceutical liquid or solid compositions derived from insects, wherein the compositions include a purified recombinant protein, vaccine, antibody, peptide, or chemical. Systems and methods to produce the insects and a purified insect-derived recombinant protein, vaccine, antibody, peptide, insecticide, fungicide, or chemical within a bioreactor are also described.

Abstract: An implement with particular optical properties including transparency and translucency. The implement may be used as a hook, fastener, or tool made from the transparent or translucent material. When the implement is used as a fishing hook, it can increase the catch rate.

Abstract: A fishing hook includes a base, and a coating, the coating covering the base and providing corrosion resistance to the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fishing sinker including a main body that is a casting, and a nitrided layer formed by nitriding a surface of the main body, and communication pores are provided in the nitrided layer and the main body with the communication pores configured to be impregnated with a liquid fishing bait for attracting fish. With communication pores impregnated with a liquid fishing bait for attracting fish, the liquid fishing bait is securely held in the nitrided layer.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes: a reel body; a spool supported by the reel body so as to be rotatable; a handle attached to the reel body so as to be rotatable; a first rotation transmission mechanism that transmits, to the spool, a driving force due to rotation of the handle; a motor power unit that generates a driving force that rotates the spool; a second rotation transmission mechanism that transmits the driving force of the motor power unit to the spool; and an operation unit that is disposed outside the reel body and changes the driving force of the motor power unit, wherein the operation unit is configured to be set at a position desired by a user so as to be usable.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, in a fishing reel that comprises component members of various types arranged in a reel body, winds up a fishing line around a spool, and releases the fishing line that has been wound up around the spool, the component members are arranged in a contact state or a proximity state, the component members comprising different types of materials that are different in a raw material, and a corrosion member is attachably/detachably arranged on the component members in a conductive state, the corrosion member having a potential difference that is greater than the potential difference between the component members comprising the different types of materials.

Abstract: A roller assembly for guiding lines. The roller assembly includes a shaft adapted to couple to a receiving area of the line guide, and a roller rotatably coupled to the shaft and including grooves adapted to respectively receive guide lines. A distance between an outer surface of the roller and a surface of the receiving area may be less than a thickness of the lines.

Abstract: A pest control and/or detection system generally includes an electrically conductive bait matrix including at least one carrier material that is at least one of palatable, a phagostimulant and/or consumable and/or displaceable by pests, and a plurality of electrically conductive particles. The electrically conductive particles are substantially randomly interspersed throughout the at least one carrier material. The at least one carrier material includes a thermoplastic material and/or a resin.

Abstract: Disclosed is, on the one hand, a method for killing insects and/or mold of portable heritage and/or artworks, wherein the objects to be treated are temporarily treated in a sealed housing. On the other hand, disclosed is a device for carrying out an insect and/or mould (fungus) killing treatment on portable heritage and/or artworks, including a housing for temporarily placing the heritage and/or artwork of The method and device according to this disclosure were developed in particular to protect artworks and/or portable heritage against damage (by deterioration) and thus to preserve them for a longer period. Disclosed is a method for decontaminating and/or extracting toxic substances of portable heritage and/or artworks, where the objects to be treated are temporarily treated in a sealed housing.

Abstract: The invention discloses a traceability system for pesticide residues, the main points of the technical scheme: the traceability system for pesticide residues, comprising the following steps; step 1, collecting the basic properties of a variety of pesticides commonly used in crops; step 2, collecting the degradation properties of pesticides in many different types of soils; step 3, collecting the rainfall, irrigation conditions and other agricultural operation factors; step 4, predicting the risk of pesticide residues on the surface of the soil after use, and speculating on the transfer pollution of pesticides to crops; step 5, predicting the pesticide residues available to leach into groundwater after pesticide use; step 6, predicting the pesticide residues available to leach into surface water after pesticide use.

Abstract: An improved animal trap comprising stationary 1 and moving frames 3 attached to support blocks 2, with torsion springs 4 that in the open position enable the trap to maintain a low profile mostly parallel to the ground, thereby eliminating the requirement of existing, commercially available traps that the animal walk beneath or through an unfamiliar object to be trapped. In the electronically triggered closed position, the frames form a complete enclosure around the animal, preventing its escape without injuring or immobilizing the animal. Magnetic or other attachments 8 to the perimeter of the moving frame hold the trap together in the closed position. The sides of the trap consist of soft textile material 5 instead of metal, reducing the risk of injury to the trapped animal. A transfer tunnel 23, attached from an opening in the side of the trap to a transfer cage 26, enables a quick and safe method of removing the animal for transport.

Abstract: A scarecrow includes a scarecrow body corresponding generally in shape to a body of a live animal and an assembled hollow scarecrow head of molded plastic construction corresponding in shape to a head of the live animal. The assembled head includes a front face portion and a separate rear head portion fixed together to form the head, the front face portion having a front receiver and the rear head portion having a rear receiver. The scarecrow includes a motor having a rotatable motor shaft; a mounting insert fixed to the motor with the motor shaft extending below the mounting insert, the mounting insert received by the front receiver and the rear receiver to fix the mounting insert to the head; and a mounting bracket fixed to the scarecrow body and having a motor shaft receiver into which the rotatable motor shaft is received. Rotation of the motor shaft rotates the assembled scarecrow head relative to the scarecrow body.

Abstract: A multilayer protective device such as, but not limited to, a garment such as a vest or arm or leg wrap, a bag, a backpack, wraps for tents, camping items, etc. designed to be worn by domesticated or farm animals of various sizes and/or humans or placed on objects for which predator attack is to be deterred. The multilayer protective device is made from a multi-layered composite textile containing a non-toxic, non-lethal repellant substance such that upon a bite from an attacking animal, the non-toxic, non-lethal repellant substance is released deterring the attacking animal for such a time as to allow the wearer or user of the protective device to escape or be rescued.

Abstract: According to the present disclosed waterfowl control device, there is provided an apparatus and system for repelling waterfowl including a powered annunciator for disposition about a body of water where waterfowl are present, a circuit board is disposed in the housing with a processor device coupled to a circuit board. The system may be self-contained or controlled by remote driver circuitry. The apparatus powered annunciator discourages waterfowl from remaining in the feeding area.