Abstract: A milking apparatus operational tolerance monitoring system includes a milk collection apparatus for milking cattle including a plurality of components. A monitoring and warning system is in communication with the milk collection apparatus to detect proper functioning of the components. At least some of the components include a detector capable of reading a measurement that is characteristic of that component. An interface is in communication with a processor and the detectors to provide an alert when one of the measurements is outside of a standard parameter for that measurement. The alert is an audible and/or visual alert and indicates which component is associated with the measurement that is outside of its standard parameter.

Abstract: An animal bed for supporting an animal includes a body having a bottom member and a bolster forming an outer wall of the body. The outer wall is positioned about a perimeter of the bottom member and extends outwardly therefrom to define a recessed area for accommodating the animal. A plurality of straps is coupled to and extending at least partially across the bottom member opposite the recessed area. Each of the plurality of straps includes a degree of elasticity configured to hold a rigid member in contact with the bottom member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a swing-arm suitable for a headlock-type barrier, the swing-arm including: a tubular arm defining an axis of extension, the tubular arm being intended to pivot about a first transverse axis relative to a fixed base; and a return member adapted to ensure a return of the tubular arm to a first position about the first transverse axis, characterized in that the return member is arranged inside the tubular arm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a headlock-type barrier including: an upper pole and a lower pole; a pair of vertical uprights connected to the lower pole and to the upper pole so as to define a frame; a swing arm which pivots relative to the frame about a first transverse axis, the swing arm including an arm and a fork which is integral with an upper end of the arm, the fork including a pair of prongs arranged transversely one on either side of the upper pole, the swing arm including a rod rigidly connected to each of the prongs, the rod being arranged above the upper pole; a locking mechanism including a plate fixed to the upper pole and on which are hinged a first and a second stop wedge between a deployed position and a retracted position.

Abstract: A food or water container for use by animals. The container may be formed from a flexible and thus collapsible material for safety and portability. The container may be further provided with a strap for hanging the container during use and may be especially adapted for use in a moving vehicle, with the strap enabling pendular movement of the container to lessen the effect of movement of the vehicle and reduce spillage. Additional features such as a spill guard, and a removable, multi-purpose strap are also contemplated.

Abstract: Adjustable pet food containers are generally described. Adjustable pet food containers may include a first component and a second component. The first component may include a base and a first portion coupled to the base and having a top surface disposed opposite of the base and an outer side surface extending upward from the base. The top surface may form a bottom of an enclosure having an open top. The second component may include an inner surface configured to engage along the outer side surface, such that a first portion of the inner surface extends above the top surface by a first amount and defines the sides of the enclosure.

Abstract: The application discloses a pet food dispensing device with adjustable feeding speed, comprising a base and a food storage part, wherein the food storage part is arranged above the base, and an adjustment rotating dish is also arranged between the base and the food storage part, the adjustment rotating dish is provided with a plurality of food dispensing holes with different sizes, and food dispensing channels are arranged on the base; by rotating the adjustment rotating dish, the food dispensing holes with different sizes can be aligned with the food dispensing channel or disconnected from the food dispensing channel according to the needs, which has the advantage of being able to adjust the feeding speed of pet food according to needs.

Abstract: An animal toy for use with an animal, such as a canine, is described. The animal toy includes a body portion. The body portion includes a first side disposed opposite a second side and an opening disposed in a center of the body portion. The first side of the body portion of the animal toy includes a planar portion disposed circumferentially around the opening, a sidewall located on a circumference of the planar portion and extending away from the opening, and a ridge component affixed to the sidewall. The second side of the body portion of the animal toy includes a concave portion affixed to the sidewall. An object may contact an interior of the concave portion such that a user can perform an action to throw the animal toy to a new location.

Abstract: An animal waste collection device comprising a handle attached at first end of a shaft and a collection member at a second end of the shaft. The collection member comprises a shovel head having two hooks at the rear of the shovel as well as another hook positioned on the shaft. At the rear of the shovel there is a waste container, such as a collection bag. The pet waste is collected on the head of the shovel, the shovel is then rotated vertically such that the waste slides off the rear of the shovel into the waste container such that the user is able to collect and package the waste from a standing position without having to touch the waste directly. When the waste container is full the user rotates the device, unhooks the waste container from the collection member and shovel head and disposes of it.

Abstract: A bird feeder support for preventing or inhibiting the movement or swinging of a bird feeder when suspended from, or otherwise supported by, a support pole. The bird feeder support comprises a mount, such as a tube and screw, or a coil arrangement, which is releasably connectable to a support pole. A strut extends from the mount and holds at its distal end, a support in the form of a ring or a C-shaped member. The ring or C-shaped member partially or fully surrounds a part of a tubular bird feeder suspended from the support pole, so as to prevent it from swinging in the wind. Alternatively, the ring or C-shaped member can be used to support a dish bird feeder, also in a substantially fixed relationship to the support pole.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for distribution-based machine learning. In some implementations, a method for distribution-based machine learning includes obtaining fish images from a camera device; generating predicted values using a machine learning model and one or more of the fish images; comparing the predicted values to distribution data representing features of multiple fish; and updating one or more parameters of the machine learning model based on the comparison.

Abstract: A system to provide at least one thermal refugium in a body of water. The system includes at least one enclosure configured to partially isolate at least one local volume of water, at least one heat exchanger within the enclosure, a thermal apparatus operably coupled to the heat exchanger, and a controller operably coupled to the thermal apparatus. The heat exchanger transfers heat into or out of the local volume of water. The thermal apparatus transfers the heat in and out of a fluid being circulated between the thermal apparatus and the heat exchanger. The controller is configured to control the transfer of the heat into or out of the local volume of water to maintain a local temperature in the local volume of water sustainable for wildlife living in the body of water.

Abstract: An example aquatic imaging system comprises a light source, a first platform coupled with a image capture device and a second platform that is parallel to the platform, the image capture device having a first field of view, and, the second platform being coupled to a organism tank, first organism tank having an inner wall, outer wall and a base that defines a well capable of retaining water, the base being parallel to the second platform, the organism tank configured to receive a light beam originating from the light source and configured to project at least a portion of the light beam through the well and in a directional plane that is parallel to the base, the image capture device configured to direct the first field of view from the first platform through the well in the organism tank.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting air circulation systems in a container holding fish and the like is disclosed. The apparatus includes an elongated member. The elongated member includes a threaded portion. The threaded portion connects to a wall of a container. The apparatus encompasses a flange extending from the elongated member. The elongated member includes at least two chambers or ports for connecting air circulation systems. The second chamber connects to a bubbler tube for drawing positive airflow from an air pump into the container. The first chamber connects to a suction tube and pushes out the positive airflow out of the container to ensure that no pressure is retained inside of the container.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a kit and method for constructing a long-acting depression animal model. The present disclosure adopts Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) (or Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis)) and low-dose pertussis toxin (PTX) for combined induction, which greatly reduces modeling cost. A mouse model constructed by the method of the present disclosure can clearly distinguish a time interval of pathological behaviors from a time interval of depression-like behaviors and has prominent face validity and predictive validity. The method of the present disclosure is simple and convenient and does not require a large number of tedious daily operations as the depression model construction by chronic unpredictable stress, chronic restraint stress, social defeat, mother-child separation, or the like. The mouse model of the present disclosure can provide a valuable long-term intervention window for research on antidepressant therapy.

Abstract: Among other things, the present disclosure provides cells and non-human animals engineered to express an ADAR1 polypeptide or a characteristic portion thereof. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides cells and non-human animals engineered to express a human ADAR1 polypeptide or a characteristic portion thereof. In some embodiments, non-human animals are genetically modified rodents such as mice, rat, etc. In some embodiments, non-human animals are mice. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides technologies for assessing an agent comprising administering the agent to a cell or non-human animal engineered to express an ADAR1 polypeptide or a characteristic portion thereof. In some embodiments, such a cell or non-human animal is engineered to express a human ADAR1 polypeptide or a characteristic portion thereof. In some embodiments, an agent is a pharmaceutical agent. In some embodiments, an agent is or comprises an oligonucleotide.

Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous insects sensing are described. One example method includes receiving a flow at a singulator, the flow comprising one or more insects; singulating the insects into a single-file flow of insects; sensing, using a sensor, insects within the single-file flow of insects; and incrementing a counter based on each sensed insects in the single-file flow of insects.

Abstract: A harvesting mechanism for a fishing device includes an actuator, a wireless receiver for receiving a wireless signal to control the actuator, and a rope securing mechanism mechanically coupled to the actuator. The rope securing mechanism secures a rope. In response to receiving the wireless signal, the wireless receiver activates the actuator to cause the rope securing mechanism to release the rope.

Abstract: A rattle claw fishing bait/lure assembly, including a body, a plurality of raised areas located along a length of the body, a plurality of legs operatively connected to first and second sides of the body, and a plurality of claws operatively connected to one end of the body, wherein each of the plurality of claws further includes a compartment located along a portion of each of the plurality of claws, and a plurality of rattles retained within the compartment. To use the rattle claw fishing bait/lure assembly, after the rattle claw fishing bait/lure assembly is attached to a fishing line and cast into the water, the user begins to jig or otherwise move the selected rattle claw fishing bait/lure assembly through the water. The jigging movement will cause the rattles in the compartment to create a rattling sound that will attract the fish.

Abstract: A reel and mounting fixture suitable for bowfishing and the like provides a reel with a cowling covering a reel with a wide opening to reduce frictional restraint on high-speed paying out of the line with the flight of the arrow and a guide arm supported by the mounting fixture to minimize line diversion and hence friction during line payout while absorbing forces when the line is retracted permitting use of a lighter cowling design without loss of strength. The guide arm is fixed to the mounting fixture using a notched guide arm engaging with a lever of the mounting fixture.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a frame, a spool coupled to the frame for rotation about a rotational axis, a light source, a first optic, a sensor, a second optic, a controller, and a braking mechanism. The spool includes a first flange and a second flange. The first optic is positioned such that light emanating from the light source and passing through the first optic generates a substantially collimated band of light parallel with the rotational axis. The second optic is positioned and configured to focus the substantially collimated band of light toward the sensor. The controller is electrically coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive signals from the sensor and to generate a braking signal. The braking mechanism is electrically coupled to the controller, and the braking mechanism applies a braking force to slow the spool in response to the braking signal.

Abstract: A portable fishing bait case is disclosed herein. The portable fishing bait case includes a housing, a bait screen and a bait dispenser. The bait screen is located within an interior of the housing between a top section and a bottom section of the interior. Once bait is poured into the top section of the interior, the bait is filtered through the bait screen, being separated from bedding material and filtering into the bottom section of the interior. The ‘filtered bait’ is then selectively dispensed by a user via the bait dispenser.

Abstract: Proposed is a fishing bag for inhibiting a plurality of fishing rods from being broken due to collisions therebetween. The fishing bag includes a fishing bag divided into a first body and a second body, that have accommodation spaces in which a fishing rod handle and a fishing rod guide are inserted, respectively, and are hingedly opened and closed, a fishing rod handle pouch detachably provided in the first body and storing the fishing rod handle therein, and a fishing rod guide pouch detachably provided in the second body and storing the fishing rod guide therein. The fishing rod handle pouch and the fishing rod guide pouch can be easily opened and closed with one hand through the elasticity of an opening/closing member, so the convenience of use is provided.

Abstract: The Fishing Rod and Spinning Reel Lockable Rod Holder or Reel Fish Locks (RFL) are lockable fishing rod holders that allows fishing rod and spinning reel combinations to be locked securely together in place to reduce theft.

Abstract: A fishing rod holding device (1) having a first leg (4) connected by connector section (5) to a forward second leg (6) having a fishing rod holder (7) adjustably attached proximate a bottom thereof. The device may have a stem (12) at a bottom of the first leg for insertion into a preinstalled fishing rod holder on a boat or, alternatively, an integral holder if mounted on a boat.

Abstract: The technical purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a wrist guard for fishing, which can not only protect a wrist but also fix a fishing rod to come into close contact with the wrist without movement, during fishing. To this end, the wrist guard for fishing of the present disclosure, which protects a wrist and supports a fishing rod to the wrist, comprises: a fishing rod wrapping member for wrapping the fishing rod; and a main wrapping member for wrapping the fishing rod wrapping member, which is located between the main wrapping member and the wrist, and the wrist together.

Abstract: An apparatus is used to detect insect infestations within a tree. The apparatus is used to insert a needle of a microphone housing within the tree. The microphone housing includes a microphone coupled to the needle. The microphone monitors an audio window. Within the audio window a plurality of overlapping audio sub-windows are detected. A mel spectrogram is calculated from the plurality of overlapping audio sub-windows where the mel spectrogram includes a matrix of features. A neural network determines if each of the plurality of overlapping sub-audio windows includes an indication of an insect being present and determines if the indications of an insect being present of the plurality of overlapping audio sub-windows indicates that the tree has an insect infestation.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a viscous outdoor mosquito killing lamp including a lamp body which includes a housing within which a lighting lamp is disposed; wherein the housing is provided with a trapping chamber, a sidewall of the trapping chamber is provided with a first through hole for flying insects to pass through; a trapping plate is detachably connected to the sidewall of the trapping chamber, and a viscous sticker is attached onto the trapping plate. The outdoor mosquito killing lamp is safe and environmentally friendly, and is more convenient to be cleaned up.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an outdoor viscous trap mosquito killing lamp including a lamp body, wherein the outdoor viscous trap mosquito killing lamp further includes a frame and a base, the lamp body is positioned above the base, the frame is connected between the lamp body and the base; a light emitting assembly of the lamp body extends into the frame; a trapping plate is arranged on the base and is positioned within the frame, the trapping plate is positioned below the light emitting assembly; an area between the light emitting assembly and the trapping plate serves as a trapping area. The outdoor mosquito eradication lamp is both safe and environmentally friendly and is convenient to be cleaned up.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an outdoor viscous mosquito killing lamp, including a lamp body including a housing within which is disposed a lighting lamp, wherein a viscous trap chamber and a viscous trap plate are provided on the housing, and a side wall of the viscous trap chamber is provided with a first through hole configured for passage of flying insects; the side wall of the viscous trap chamber is further provided with a draw opening through which the viscous trap plate is pushed into or pulled out of the viscous trap chamber; a first viscous sticker is provided on the viscous trap plate. The outdoor mosquito eradication lamp is both safe and environmentally friendly and is convenient to be cleaned up.

Abstract: The invention relates to collapsible insect swatters, including a multi-sectional handle including a grip section and a whip section slidably and/or rotatably joined together on a common axis, wherein the whip section and grip section include a male end and female end that are secured during assembly and detached for disassembly of the handle, and a swatter of a top flapper secured to a bottom flapper that together form a sandwich secured to the end of the whip section, wherein the top flapper and the bottom flapper preferably include tongues that extend under or over windings on the whip section of the handle.

Abstract: An implement comprising a boom having at least one section, a boom height controller, an actuator in communication with the boom height controller and disposed to adjust a position of the boom, a boom nudge controller in communication with the boom height controller, at least one boom height sensor for measuring a height of the boom in communication with the boom nudge controller, at least one camera in communication with the boom nudge controller. The boom nudge controller compares height measurements from the at least one boom height sensor and the at least one camera and communicates with the boom height controller to adjust the position of the boom to avoid contacting a crop or ground.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agricultural distribution machinehaving a distribution linkage for applying agricultural material with two lateral booms, each having a plurality of application elements for applying the material, and a method of operation thereof. The distribution machine includes a controllable actuating device for altering a position of the distribution linkage relative to a target agricultural area to be worked, a sensor device configured to sense in anticipation changing vertical distances between the distribution linkage and the target area and/or upcoming changes in contour of the target area, and a control device that, for the purpose of controlling the position, preferably controlling the height, of the distribution linkage, is configured to generate actuating signals for the actuating means based upon the changing vertical distances sensed in anticipation and/or changes in contour, in order to at least partially reduce a response time in the position control device.

Abstract: A device, system and methods are provided which enable images to be captured by an image capturing device. A processor may execute an algorithm to identify any dangerous wildlife present in the captured images. Based on identifying dangerous wildlife, the processor circuit may enable a repellent intervention including a spray of water, audible alarm, olfactory agent, seismic signal or other interventions. The processor circuit may communicate information based on the identified animal to a user via a mobile device or other communication device.

Abstract: A sprayer control system includes a plurality of smart nozzles each having at least one control valve with a valve operator, an electronic control unit for the valve operator, and one or more spray nozzles. The at least one control valve and the ECU control a flow rate of liquid agricultural product through the nozzles. A duty cycle modulator is in communication with the ECU and generates an applied duty cycle for the at least one control valve. The duty cycle modulator includes a specified duty cycle input having a specified duty cycle and a pressure monitor associated with the at least one control valve. A pressure comparator compares the valve pressure determined with the pressure monitor with a system pressure and generates a pressure error. An applied duty cycle generator generates the applied duty cycle based on the specified duty cycle modified by the pressure error.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the control of plants which appear as undesirable matter in a field for crop plants by means of electrical energy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electric mouse killer, comprising an electric mouse killer main body and an electric mouse compartment, wherein the electric mouse killer main body comprises a housing, a circuit board, a battery, a high-voltage pack and a high-voltage contact piece, the electric mouse compartment comprises a compartment body and a high-voltage conductive medium, and a plug-in port of the compartment body is connected to a plug-in end of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a disposable foldable electric mouse compartment, comprising a compartment body and a high-voltage conductive medium, wherein the high-voltage conductive medium is mounted on the bottom surface of the inner wall of the compartment body, and the compartment body can be folded into a flat shape.

Abstract: A medical device configured to prevent bug infestation is disclosed. The medical device may be a dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis machine) for conducting dialysis treatments. The medical device (e.g., dialysis machine) including an ultrasonic generator and emitter arranged and configured to emit an ultrasonic high frequency sound to prevent bug infestation.

Abstract: Systems and methods of controlling iguana infestation in an area of real property are disclosed. The systems and methods, being harmless to people and pets, can include the installation of a fence barrier, wall barrier, sea wall barrier, ground barrier, subsurface barrier, and/or climbing barrier to the area of real property. The systems and methods can include tree wraps, piling wraps, wall wraps, etc. The sea wall barrier can prevent iguanas from accessing property from the water. Piling wraps can be included to prohibit access to the property via the dock. Tree guards can be included to prevent iguanas from climbing up vertical structures such as trees and utility poles.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy has an elongate body portion with a forward end and a rearward end, and a head portion adjacent the forward end of the body portion, the head portion and the body portion defining an outer surface that simulates a waterfowl. A spoon extends downwardly and forwardly from the forward end of the body portion, the spoon having a leading edge positioned forwardly of the body. A jerk line is attached to the spoon rearwardly of its leading edge, so that when the decoy is deployed in water, pulling the jerk line causes the forward end of the decoy to dive, creating a splash and simulating realistic motion of waterfowl.

Abstract: An extendable wing harness apparatus for a wingless decoy is provided. The wing harness apparatus includes a decoy attachment element having a pair of attachment members, a forward body member comprised of a adjustable strap or string that attaches to the forward portion of the wing harness, and a rear attachment member similarly attached by an adjustable strap or string-to the wing harness, wherein a first attachment member of the pair of attachment members is configured to be removably attached to a neck of a decoy and a second attachment member of the attachment members is configured to wrap around the rear of the decoy, and a flexible wire extending from the forward portion of the wing harness to extend two wing-like wing appendages in opposite directions away and up from the wing harness.

Abstract: A mechanism powered by air movement displaying a real or artificial turkey tail fan as a hunting decoy is disclosed herein. The mechanism encapsulates a turkey tail fan on a stake which is inserted into the ground. The turkey tail fan is subsequently rotated by air movement and is designed in such a manner as to return to its original position when air movement decreases or ceases without the aid of springs, strings, elastics, or other mechanized systems or equipment. This invention mimics the strutting display of the male wild turkey used as a means of communication during mating and dominance displays. Alternatively, the mechanism can be attached to full body strutting turkey decoys using mounting hardware provided with said full body decoys. This configuration provides increased decoy motion from air movement and significantly increases durability and lifespan of real turkey tail fans used in said application.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an anti-lesion storage method and storage system for cells, tissues and organs, and relates to the technical field of storage of cells, tissues or organs. The method includes: adjusting a partial pressure of carbon dioxide in a suspension medium containing cells, tissues or organs to be stored to 30-50 mmHg. The inventors found that the regulation of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the suspension medium is advantageous for improving anti-lesions of cells, tissues or organs. In particular, the regulation of the partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the suspension medium can prolong the in vivo survival of platelets after transfusion of a platelet concentrate and protect the hemostatic function of platelets whiling effectively alleviating PSLs.

Abstract: An automatic biological sample library, includes a frame, an upper computer, a control system, a liquid nitrogen tank, an insulated chamber, a transfer container, a rotary-disk rotating module, a basket lifting module, a tray shoveling module, a tube picking module and a transfer module. The rotary-disk rotating module, the basket lifting module, the tray shoveling module, the tube picking module and the transfer module are electrically connected to the control system.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cut flower with at least one leaf, wherein the silver content is at least 3.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf, preferably at least 5.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf, more preferably at least 7.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf, more preferably at least 10.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf, more preferably at least 15.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf, more preferably at least 20.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf, more preferably at least 25.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf, most preferably at least 30.0 mg/kg dry substance in said at least one leaf.

Abstract: A low viscosity agricultural adjuvant for spraying syrup comprising emulsifying agents, surfactants, suspending agents, defoamer, clays and water. This invention is directed to the agricultural sector and it is an adjuvant that can be classified as an activator and modifier of spraying and other modifiers. The adjuvant when added to the agricultural spray syrup, assists in the compatibility of phytosanitary products used for the formation thereof. This invention avoids the formation of possible organic and inorganic scale, which can affect the spraying equipment. The invention confers high syrup conditioning capacity and provides a homogeneous and fluid syrup preparation, with high efficiency from the outlet of the spray nozzle to the deposition of droplets in the crops.

Abstract: Examples of a mat are disclosed. The mat comprises a body with a first surface and a second surface, and a microbial component that comprises pre-determined microorganisms which are dispersed in the body of the mat between the first and second surfaces, on one of the first surface or the second surface, or on both of the first surface and the second surface. The microbial component manipulates a microbiome of an environment adjacent or in contact to the mat. The microbial component can comprise at least one of live bacteria, bacteria endospores, fungi, viruses, protozoa, algae, slime moulds, archaea, micro-plants, a synthetic biology system or microbial precursor that stimulate growth of the desired microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention provides an antiviral article that is capable of reducing color problems such as discoloration caused by light. Specifically, the invention provides an antiviral article comprising a cured product layer, wherein the cured product layer comprises a cured product of a curable resin composition, and antiviral particles, and the antiviral particles contain at least one kind of antiviral particles A selected from the group consisting of 1) particles containing a styrene polymer derivative compound and an unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative compound, 2) mixed particles of particles containing a styrene polymer derivative compound and particles containing an unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative compound, and 3) particles containing a styrene resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to peroxyformic acid forming compositions, methods for forming peroxyformic acid, preferably in situ, using the peroxyformic acid forming compositions. The present invention also relates to the peroxyformic acid formed by the above compositions and methods. The present invention further relates to the uses of the peroxyformic acid, preferably in situ, for treating a surface or a target. The present invention further relates to methods for treating a biofilm using peroxyformic acid, including peroxyformic acid generated in situ.