Abstract: A grooming device for striping lawns includes a cover. A roller drum is rotatably connected to the cover. A frame is connected to the cover and extends away from the cover. At least one clamp is configured to adjustably secure the frame to a handle of a lawn mower. A connector for securing accessories includes an inner shell and an outer shell. A clamp insert is removably secured within an insert cavity defined between the inner shell and the outer shell.

Abstract: A harrow apparatus comprising an implement frame and a harrow section attached to a mounting assembly extending rearward from the implement frame such that the harrow section engages the ground surface. The mounting assembly is movable upward and downward to move the harrow section down and up. The mounting assembly comprises a beam extending rearward above the harrow frame, and front and rear arms pivotally attached at upper ends thereof to corresponding front and rear beam pivot axes located on the beam. The front arm slopes downward and rearward to a lower end thereof that is pivotally attached to the harrow frame at a front frame pivot axis, and the rear arm slopes downward and forward to a lower end thereof that is pivotally attached to the harrow frame at a rear frame pivot axis located rearward of the front frame pivot axis.

Abstract: A mobile machine includes a frame and a set of frame support elements supporting the frame. A set of ground engaging elements is mounted to the frame and movable relative to the wheels to change a depth of engagement of the ground engaging elements with the ground over which the mobile machine travels. At least one actuator drives movement of the set of ground engaging elements relative to the frame. A ground sensor is operably coupled to the mobile machine and configured to provide a ground distance signal. Ground engaging element height adjustment logic is configured to receive the ground distance signal and provide a control output to the at least one actuator to generate a height value of the ground engaging elements relative to ground.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling actions of a mobile entity on a field management unit. The method comprises providing a database, wherein georeferenced boundaries of field management units are stored in the database, providing an assessment unit, determining a current position of a mobile entity by using a global navigation satellite system receiver for establishing a Position of the mobile entity, determining a current field management unit, in which the mobile entity is located, based on the current Position of the mobile entity and based on the georeferenced boundaries of the field management units stored in the database, determining one or more adjacent field management units, which are arranged adjacent to the current field management unit, based on the current Position of the mobile entity and/or on the current field management unit and based on the georeferenced boundaries of the field management units stored in the database.

Abstract: A method is provided for performing driving route optimization in field cultivation having at least one cultivation step in which a predefined cultivation area (21) is driven through by an agricultural machine (10) in accordance with a driving route (F1-F5) containing a plurality of parallel lanes (S1-S5), wherein the driving route (F1-F5) is able to be characterized by an orientation (A1, A2) of the lanes (S1-S5), a positioning (P1-P4) that defines positions of all of the lanes (S1-S5), and an order (R1-R5) in which the lanes (S1-S5) are driven through.

Abstract: A method is provided for performing driving route optimization in field cultivation having a plurality of cultivation steps. In each cultivation step a predefined cultivation area is driven through by an agricultural machine in accordance with a driving route (F1-F5) containing a plurality of parallel lanes (S1-S5). The driving route (F1-F5) is able to be characterized by an orientation (A1, A2) of the lanes (S1-S5), a positioning (P1-P4) that defines positions of all of the lanes (S1-S5), and an order (R1-R5) in which the lanes (S1-S5) are driven through.

Abstract: A mobile machine movable between multiple rows of trees includes at least two LiDAR sensors to output two-dimensional or three-dimensional point clouds data indicating a distribution of objects in a surrounding environment of the mobile machine, a storage to store environment map data indicating a distribution of trunks of the multiple rows of trees, a localization processor, and a controller to control movement of the mobile machine in accordance with a position of the mobile machine as estimated by the localization processor. The localization processor is configured or programmed to detect the trunks of the rows of trees in the surrounding environment of the mobile machine based on the point clouds data that is repeatedly output from the at least two LiDAR sensors while the mobile machine is moving, and to perform matching between the detected trunks of the rows of trees and the environment map data to estimate a position of the mobile machine.

Abstract: A cultivator is provided. The cultivator can have a main frame having a front end and a back end, a hitch assembly connected to the front end of the main frame, a tilling section attached to the back end of the main frame, a pair of main ground wheels, a first wing ground wheel and a second wing ground wheel, a plurality of ground engaging tools connected to and extending below the tilling section.

Abstract: A vehicle has a vehicle frame having a first end and a second end and a first siderail and a second siderail spaced laterally and each extend longitudinally from the first end to the second end. A caster wheel having a lateral axis is rotatably coupled to the vehicle frame towards the first end. Drive wheels defining an axis are rotatably coupled to the vehicle frame towards the second end. A prime mover coupled to the vehicle frame has a base and a vertical driveshaft, which is in operative communication with the drive wheels, extending from the base. The vertical driveshaft has a driveshaft axis closer to the second siderail than the first siderail laterally and closer to the caster wheel axis than the drive wheel axis longitudinally. The base is positioned vertically below most of the length of each of the first siderail and the second siderail.

Abstract: A lawn mowing apparatus may include sensors that are fastened to both its mower deck and its chassis. The sensors may sense a position of the mower deck in relation to the chassis. The sensed position of the mower deck may be presented to the operator via a dashboard display of the lawn tractor or transmitted via a wireless signal to another device. Based on such sensed position, an operator of the lawn tractor may manually adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable operating range. In some embodiments, servomotors may used to adjust the position of the mower deck until the sensed position of the mower deck is within an acceptable range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting mechanism (4) for attaching to a harvesting machine (2), comprising a frame (6) that is connected to a plurality of rocker arms (16) spaced apart from one another, facing in the working direction (A) and are movable vertically. In each case, a plurality thereof being configured at least in some portions as a leaf spring assembly (20) includes a plurality of leaf springs (22), and the front ends of these rocker arms (16) are connected in each case via a connecting component to knife angle bracket profiles (24), the cutting elements (18) of the cutting mechanism (4) being fastened thereto. For mounting of the knife angle bracket profiles (24), a connecting joint (26) with attachment means (28) on its sides facing transversely to the working direction (A) in order to connect an adjacent knife angle bracket profile (24) to connecting joint (26).

Abstract: A working machine may include: a first blade; a second blade overlapping with the first blade in an up-down direction; and a holding unit configured to hold the first blade and the second blade overlapping each other in the up-down direction. The first blade may be configured to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction with respect to the second blade. The first blade may include a first elongated hole having a longitudinal direction along the reciprocating direction. The second blade may include a second elongated hole having a longitudinal direction along the reciprocating direction. The holding unit may include: a holding part inserted in the first elongated hole of the first blade and the second elongated hole of the second blade; and an outer sleeve having a cylindrical shape and supported by the holding part such that the outer sleeve is rotatable around the holding part.

Abstract: A riding yard maintenance vehicle includes a frame to which front wheels and rear wheels of the riding yard maintenance vehicle are attachable, a steering assembly configured to receive steering inputs by an operator of the riding yard maintenance vehicle, and a mounting assembly disposed at a front end of the riding yard maintenance vehicle to which a working assembly is attachable. The working assembly receives electrical power via a plug assembly and is configured to transition between a working position and a maintenance position while operably coupled to the mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a locking assembly configured to prevent the transition from the working position to the maintenance position while the plug assembly provides power to the working assembly.

Abstract: A transmission control system and method for a lawnmower having a battery and an electric drive transmission that can include a propulsion motor and a propulsion motor driver. The control system can include a clutch lever, a speed lever, a cable connected to the clutch lever and the speed lever, a hall sensor in electrical communication with the propulsion motor driver, and a clutch arm connected to the cable and configured to actuate the hall sensor to change a speed of the electric transmission.

Abstract: A header to be coupled to an agricultural machine, such as harvesters of tall and stemmed plants, and sugar cane and sorghum. The header includes at least one base cutting assembly mounted in a floating manner in relation to a structural frame of the header through at least one pantographic arm and at least one actuator.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower includes a seat, a chassis configured to support the seat, a cutting assembly mounted to the chassis, a walking assembly configured to drive the riding lawn mower to walk on a plane, and a steering wheel assembly. The steering wheel assembly includes a steering wheel operable by the user and a connecting rod configured to connect the steering wheel and the chassis. The steering wheel assembly further includes a pivot assembly that rotatably connects the connecting rod and the chassis, and the pivot assembly enables the steering wheel assembly to switch between a working position and a storage position. A distance between the steering wheel and the plane when the steering wheel assembly is in the storage position is smaller than a distance between the steering wheel and the plane when the steering wheel assembly is in the working position.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes a header comprising a gauge wheel and a frame, in which the gauge wheel and the frame are coupled to a hydraulic cylinder that is configured to adjust the gauge wheel relative to the frame. The agricultural system also includes a hydraulic circuit fluidly coupled to the hydraulic cylinder, in which the hydraulic circuit is configured to control a fluid flow into and out of the hydraulic cylinder to adjust the gauge wheel relative to the frame, and the hydraulic circuit includes an accumulator configured to enable an amount of fluid in the hydraulic cylinder to change during a harvesting operation of the agricultural system such that the gauge wheel may oscillate from a set position during the harvesting operation.

Abstract: An example system includes a nozzle having an inlet; an outlet mechanism disposed longitudinally adjacent to the nozzle; a conduit longitudinally adjacent to the outlet mechanism, where the conduit includes a distal chamber, a middle chamber, and a proximal chamber that are longitudinally disposed along a length of the conduit; a partition block configured to move between (i) a first position at which the partition block is disposed laterally adjacent to the middle chamber, such that the partition block is offset from a longitudinal axis of the conduit, and (ii) a second position at which the partition block resides in the middle chamber between the distal chamber and the proximal chamber; and a deceleration structure disposed at a proximal end of the conduit and bounding the proximal chamber, where the deceleration structure is configured to decelerate fruit that has traversed the conduit.

Abstract: A harvester includes a chassis having a head and an outlet from the head to the chassis. A conveying system moves harvested crop from the gathering assembly to the outlet, the conveying system. The conveying system includes an auger having a rotational axis extending along a longitudinal direction and including a center shaft and a helical blade. An auger pan extends parallel to the rotational axis of the auger. The pan includes a first edge, a planar portion extending beneath the auger, and a trough portion defining a lower section with a generally upward extending surface. An air nozzle extends along the first edge of the pan, the nozzle sloping upward from a first nozzle edge lower than the first edge of the pan to a second nozzle edge higher than the first edge of the pan.

Abstract: A mechanical arrangement introduced into a grain collecting and processing machine using a hinged traction bar is provided, wherein two swivel gearboxes are installed, allowing the head to be assembled in the center and the machine to work laterally displaced over the tractor vehicle, on both sides, thus facilitating both the operation and the collection process. A grain collecting and processing machine including the mechanical arrangement is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wrap material feed system of a round baler for forming crop material into a cylindrical bale. The wrap material feed system comprises a first roller, a second roller, a bale formation belt, and a feed pan oriented from a first end adjacent the first roller to a second end adjacent the second roller and a feed pan positioning mechanism oriented to bias the feed pan into engagement with each of the first and second rollers and the bale formation belt. The feed pan comprises one or more runners, at least one guide plate, one or more skid plates, and one or more fasteners comprising a fastener head. The fastener head is positioned at the second end such that a vector representing a first normal force at the second roller intersects the fastener head.

Abstract: A vegetation hanger includes a hanger portion and a crossbar. The hanger portion includes a first aperture, a stem, and a base. The first aperture is configured for handling of the vegetation hanger. The stem includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The stem extends from the first end portion towards the second end portion and defines a second aperture configured for hanging of the vegetation hanger. The crossbar is coupled to the hanger portion and defines a linear plate having a first edge, a second edge, a first end portion, and a second end portion.

Abstract: A grain management system includes a robot and a computer system located remotely from one another and configured to wirelessly communicate. The robot comprises an auger-based drive system, a memory, and a processor which controls movement of the robot, via the drive system, relative to grain in a bulk store. During a load-in the robot traverses a landing zone portion, where the grain lands during load-in, of a surface of a pile of the grain to disperse broken grain and foreign material away from the landing zone portion. The dispersal is effected in part by rotation of augers of the drive system. The robot additionally traverses a sloped portion of the pile of grain to incite sediment gravity flow by rotation of the augers. The sediment gravity flow reduces a slope of the sloped portion and further disperses the broken grain and foreign material away from the landing zone portion.

Abstract: A floral structure includes: a shaped backing defining a mounting surface having a perimeter, the mounting surface configured to receive a plurality of floral supports bearing respective flowers; and a frame affixed to the shaped backing and surrounding the perimeter of the mounting surface, the frame configured to (i) form an open cavity adjacent to the mounting surface, and (ii) support the shaped backing in a free-standing arrangement relative to a surface.

Abstract: A seedling starter tray convenient for transplanting includes a tray body and seedling transfer holders. The tray body includes a plurality of connected seedling culture cells arrayed longitudinally and horizontally. The seedling transfer holder in the seedling culture cell is similar to a bottom of the seedling culture cell and entirely fits the bottom of the seedling culture cell. After seedling culture is finished, a lumpy substrate wrapping a seedling needs to be transferred. Particularly, the seedling transfer holder is pushed out of the seedling culture cell with fingers or auxiliary tools via the through hole in the bottom of the seedling culture cell, and then is removed to perform transplanting of the seedling. Through the seedling starter tray, the seedling can be prevented from being damaged when transplanted, thereby improving the survival rate of the transplanted seedling.

Abstract: A flexible growcenter includes a mobile container, a behind-the-meter power input system, a power distribution system, a growcenter control system, a climate control system, a lighting system, and an irrigation system. The growcenter control system modulates power delivery to one or more components of the climate control system, the lighting system, and the irrigation system based on unutilized behind-the-meter power availability or an operational directive. A method of dynamic power delivery to a flexible growcenter using unutilized behind-the-meter power includes monitoring unutilized behind-the-meter power availability, determining when a growcenter ramp-up condition is met, and enabling behind-the-meter power delivery to one or more computing systems when the growcenter ramp-up condition is met.

Abstract: A plant support structure for accommodating plants is described. The plant support structure includes a framework in a vertically extending arrangement forming a plurality of geometric blocks and vertically extending channels formed at a periphery of the geometric blocks. The channels are configured to receive therein a porous material for carrying water from a top end of the plant support structure down the channels for irrigating plants in the channels. A system for accommodating and maintaining plants includes the plant support structure.

Abstract: This invention provides a device and method for upwelling large amounts of cool, nutrient rich water by moving or pulling the device behind surface or subsurface marine vehicles to cool and/or enrich the surface and near-surface waters of selected oceanic regions. This invention also provides a device to upwell cool oceanic water from depth and use it to propel a vessel. This invention also provides a method for altering the course or intensity of cyclonic storms to reduce human and property damage from such storms by selective cooling of regions of ocean surface. This invention also provides a device and method for augmentation of the natural coastal upwelling of vital nutrient rich waters.

Abstract: A mobile working machine, in particular a forestry machine, is disclosed which is provided with a chassis, a drive unit, a rope winch, a stanchion and an adjustable ramp plate located on the rear end of a vehicle body. The working machine does not have a driver workplace for an operator and is in the form of a remotely controlled working machine. The ramp plate is provided with at least one fastening interface, to which an additional stanchion can be releasably fastened, and/or the ramp plate is provided with a fastening interface to which a trailer hitch head can be releasably fastened.

Abstract: A method and system for use therein for providing O2 and H2 gases directly to the soil proximal to the roots of plants via electrolysis is described. The method employs at least one electrolyzer disposed adjacent to, or inline with, the irrigation waterline of the plant grow operation to facilitate the introduction of the gases to the soil. A power source is used to provide the electrolytic conversion, and gases remain in a micro-bubbled form to flow through the waterline more easily to the plants where they are needed the most. A venturi is used to channel the dissolved gases in the waterline from the electrolyzer in embodiments having an external HyGrO unit. The inline embodiment electrolyzes the water without need of a venturi to reintroduce the gases to the waterline.

Abstract: A nutrient dosing system including: a mixing tank for receiving a solvent and at least one nutrient medium; and at least one dosing device, each dosing device being fluidly connected to the mixing tank. Each dosing device includes a nutrient tank for storing a nutrient medium, a reciprocating pump having an inlet port fluidly connected to the corresponding nutrient tank, and an outlet port fluidly connected to the mixing tank, and an actuator configured to actuate the reciprocating pump. The nutrient dosing system also includes a controller configured to, for at least one dosing device, control the respective actuator to cause the corresponding reciprocating pump to: load the nutrient medium from the corresponding nutrient tank; and inject a target amount of nutrient medium into the mixing tank.

Abstract: A hydroponic grow assembly including an assembly base and at least one plant structure removably connectable to the assembly base to form a plant wall for growing plants. The plant structure includes a plurality of plant wells opened to a root chamber and the base includes a bottom structure enclosed by a perimeter wall to form an inner cavity of a reservoir tank to supply water to the root chamber of the plant structure. The bottom structure includes a support feature within the inner cavity of the reservoir tank to support the at least one plant structure in an upright position to form the plant wall of the assembly.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying an endogenous nucleic acid encoding a Phytochrome A (PHYA) polypeptide for suppression of the shade avoidance response in plants. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the breeding, production, processing and use of specialty cannabis.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid SVCN1393 and cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SVCN1393 and cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber 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 cucumber hybrid SVCN1393 and cucumber inbred line API-M317-0802GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated PINION is disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of lettuce designated PINION, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated PINION, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated PINION with itself or another lettuce plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated PINION.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward lettuce plants, designated Long Stem lettuce, having a long stern that elevates the lettuce head high up off the ground compared to commercial lettuce varieties, which lends it to be harvested easily by any process, whether manually or mechanically. The invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of Long Stem lettuce plants and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing Long Stem lettuce with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from Long Stem lettuce, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from Long Stem lettuce and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 9CN0099, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 9CN0099. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 9CN0099 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 9CN0099.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid SVCN1395 and cucumber inbred line API-M318-0803GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SVCN1395 and cucumber inbred line API-M318-0803GY and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber 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 cucumber hybrid SVCN1395 and cucumber inbred line API-M318-0803GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV487690. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV487690, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV487690 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 CV487690 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 CV487690.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel garden bean cultivar Redemption and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plants of the invention with themselves or another bean plant. The invention also provides bean plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel garden bean cultivar Rogue and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plants of the invention with themselves or another bean plant. The invention also provides bean plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant that is resistant to ToBRFV, which plant comprises a QTL on chromosome 8 between SEQ ID NO: 1 and 4. The presence of the QTL on chromosome 8 is identified by use of at least one of the markers selected from the group consisting of the SNP presented in SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 42. The QTL is present in the genome of a Solanum lycopersicum plant representative seed of which was deposited with the NCIMB under deposit number NCIMB 43637.

Abstract: A tray is adapted to be positioned at a lower side of an animal enclosure, such as a cage or a kennel for a dog, to provide a stable and supportive surface for the dog. The tray includes a base having a horizontal support surface with one or more sides. Each side includes an angled portion and an upright portion. The angled portion extends upward and outward from the support surface to the upright portion, and allows a connecting feature of the cage, such as a loop that protrudes into the interior of the cage to connect the sides of the cage to the lower side of the cage, to be at least partially positioned under and in contact with the angled portion to thereby provide stable angled support to the tray. The upper portion includes a hem that forms a rounded top edge.

Abstract: A hygienic slow feeding bowl includes a container and a set of dividers disposed within said container. Each divider incorporates conic spikes extending away from one or two side surfaces of the divider. The side surfaces are flat or curved. The divider also includes a set of fasteners for attaching the divider to an inner wall of the container. The spaces between the dividers are adapted to receive pet food. The pet food rests on the bottom surface of the inner wall. The dividers can be removably attached to the inner wall. The container also includes a base and an outer wall extending upward from the base. The outer wall can be slanted or straight upward. The inner wall and the outer wall merge at a top edge forming a top opening of the cavity enclosed by the inner wall.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are described for pet monitoring during unattended delivery. In some implementations, a monitoring system monitors a property includes sensors located throughout the property and generates sensor data. A monitor control unit receives a first indication that a resident of the property will be receiving a delivery during a delivery time. Based on the sensor data and during the delivery time, the monitor control unit determines that a pet, that resides at the property, has been restrained. The monitor control unit provides, to a delivery person, a second indication that the pet at the property has been restrained.

Abstract: A system and method for training a dog is provided which teaches the dog to ignore stimuli, respond to a person when called by name, retreat, and socialize, as core behaviors. For each core behavior, the method comprises progressively challenging the dog and introducing a distinct auditory signal associated with each of the core behaviors so that when the auditory signal is given, the dog performs the associated core behavior. Additional or superfluous use of auditory signals is reduced or altogether avoided to prevent the dog's desensitization to each auditory signal. As such, the system for training a dog comprises a dog, a boundary, a valued item, and an auditory signal which may each be variously engaged according to the methods disclosed herein.

Abstract: Provided are an animal control device and an animal control system including the same. The animal control device includes a sensor configured to detect movement of an animal, and a visual field blocker disposed to block a visual field of the animal, and having a light transmittance which is controlled according to a signal detected by the sensor.

Abstract: Described is a pet hydration system having both a pet leash and a hydration vest. The leash is designed to have an internal tube system that is encased within a nylon sleeve cover. The hydration vest is separately formed to attach with a pet and carry fluid within a bladder for later extraction and intake by the pet. The leash is operable for affixing with the vest and drawing fluid from the bladder and through the dispensing tube. Notably, the leash and its nylon sleeve cover operate to take any pulling stresses from the pet while avoiding damaging the internal tube system.

Abstract: A hands-free leash, including a wrist connecting cord, including a cord body, a wrist connector disposed on at least a portion of a first end of the cord body to removably connect to at least a portion of a limb of a user, and a cord unit connector disposed on at least a portion of a second end of the cord body, and a retractable cord unit connected to the cord unit connector to connect the cord body to a harness of a pet.