Abstract: A method for automatically manoeuvring an agricultural vehicle to at least a predefined path segment at a farmyard comprising the steps of gathering all predefined path segments at the farmyard, determining all predefined path segments being free from an obstacle, selecting a free path segment from the predefined path segments being free from an obstacle and calculating a path from the position of the agricultural vehicle to the selected free path segment.

Abstract: An information processing method is executed by an information processing device configured to decide an execution timing of agricultural chemical spraying by an unmanned aerial vehicle. The information processing method includes acquiring information about each of a plurality of farm fields and deciding an execution timing of agricultural chemical spraying over a first farm field to be sprayed by the unmanned aerial vehicle based on information about a second farm field located around the first farm field.

Abstract: A seeding machine moves over the ground and includes a frame, at least one hopper containing seeds to be planted and planting row units connected to the frame. Each of the row units includes a seed metering device that separates and guides individual seeds into a planting position, and a shaft that reciprocates with respect to the frame through a stroke path. The stroke path includes extension towards the ground to a lowered position and retraction away from the ground to a raised position. The shaft engages one of the seeds from the planting position while the shaft is near the raised position. The shaft moves the one of the seeds downward while the shaft extends toward the ground to create an opening in the ground by pressing the one of the seeds into ground while the shaft is near the lowered position.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for improving crop yield in fields includes accessing data representative of predicted performance of seeds for a field and creating an experiment for the field based on the predicted performance of the seeds. The experiment includes a specific prescription to plant the seeds in the field. The method also includes transmitting the prescription to a planter and/or a harvester associated with the field and collecting, in real time, planting data for the seeds as the seeds are planted in the field and harvesting data for a crop grown in the field from the planted seeds. The method further includes validating that execution of the experiment in the field is consistent with the prescription and generating a recommendation based on a comparison of the collected harvesting data for the crop grown in the field to the predicted performance of the seeds included in the prescription.

Abstract: An adjustable skid shoe enabling a flexible cutter bar of an agricultural combine harvester to follow the ground at a higher cut height during the flex cutter bar mode. The adjustable skid shoe is hinged and can be fixed so the curved aft end lowers the ground contact surface beneath the header, raising the cut height in flex mode. The adjusted skid shoe contacts the ground further back from the cutter bar, allowing the cutter bar to reach close to the ground by a front pivot of the header on the adjusted skid shoe. Also, an agricultural vehicle header and an agricultural combine harvester comprising the skid shoe.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower includes: a seat; a chassis; a wheel; a motor configured to drive the wheel to rotate; a walking control module configured to drive the motor; a power supply assembly configured to at least supply electric power to the motor and the walking control module; and a cutting assembly mounted to the chassis, the cutting assembly including a cutting member for cutting grass; wherein the riding lawn mower further includes: a pedal assembly including a pedal lever rotatable about a first shaft axis to control a walking speed of the riding lawn mower when operated by the user; wherein the pedal lever has an initial position; when the pedal lever is in the initial position and power supply assembly is supplying electric power to the motor and the walking control module, the walking control module controls the riding lawn mower to park.

Abstract: A quick change rotary mower blade system includes a spindle having a vertical axis of rotation extending through a mower deck, and a ring shaped metal spring between the spindle and a retainer. The retainer may be turned less than 90 degrees on the vertical axis of rotation to compress the ring shaped metal spring sufficiently to clamp the mower blade. A plurality of detents hold the retainer in the position where the retainer compresses ring shaped metal spring, and release the retainer by translating the retainer downwardly along the vertical axis of rotation.

Abstract: A lawn mower includes a chassis supporting a wheel, a cutting deck supported by the chassis and defining a cutting chamber, a battery supported by the chassis, and a chore motor electrically coupled to the battery. The chore motor includes a housing with a coil assembly, a rotor, and a drive shaft extending out of the housing. The chore motor is attached to the cutting deck so that at least a portion of the housing and the drive shaft are positioned in the cutting chamber. The lawn mower further includes a blade coupled to the drive shaft so that the blade rotates within the cutting chamber when the chore motor rotates the drive shaft, and a spring washer coupled between the drive shaft and the blade. Relative rotation between the blade and the drive shaft occurs in response to a torque on the blade exceeding a threshold value.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes a housing having a rear hood and defining an interior, a blower for generating an air stream in a substantially rearward direction, and a cleaning system separating residue from a crop material such that the residue is transported via the air stream rearwardly to be discharged from the housing. A chopper rotor assembly is disposed within the interior below the rear hood and includes a chopper rotor having a plurality of blades for chopping the residue as it is received via the air stream. A chopper housing is disposed within the interior and defines an inlet of the chopper rotor for receiving the residue and an outlet spaced rearward from the chopper rotor for discharge of the chopped residue from the interior of the housing. An air gap through which the air stream may exit the interior is defined between the rear hood and chopper rotor.

Abstract: A camera captures an image of a portion of a cart and accesses stored maps that map visual features of carts to a set of settings that are applied to an automatic fill control system. A map that matches visual features of the cart, in the captured image, is identified and the settings in that map are applied to the automatic fill control system.

Abstract: Attachment (10) for an agricultural harvesting vehicle, comprising a frame (11), a crop collecting device (12), a crop conveying device (13) is designed to convey collected crops in the direction of a feeder device, a crop hold-down device (14) which can be displaced relative to the frame (11), and a protection apparatus (18) having at least two portions (19, 20) and extends over the crop collecting device (12) and the crop conveying device (13), wherein a first portion (19) of the protection apparatus (18) and a second portion (20) of the protection apparatus (18) are connected together in an articulated manner, such that with a displacement of the crop hold-down device (14) and the receiver (17) thereof relative to the frame (11), the first portion (19) of the protection apparatus (18) and the second portion (20) of the protection apparatus (18) can be displaced relative to one another.

Abstract: A round baler is disclosed. The round baler includes a bale formation chamber and a rotor device having a plurality of teeth, the teeth having outer tips that define a circumferential path of travel of the rotor device. The round baler also includes a crop pickup device including a plurality of pickup tines connected to a rotating pickup reel and a plurality of stripper bands, each of the plurality of pickup tines passing through a gap formed between adjacent stripper bands. The crop pickup device has an engagement zone and a release zone, wherein the release zone is adjacent to the circumferential path of travel of the rotor device such that the rotor device and the pickup reel rotate and cooperate to convey crop material from the crop pickup device towards the bale formation chamber.

Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvester including an infeed conveyor having a fore end and an aft end, a center knife drive disposed adjacent to and forwardly of the infeed conveyor, and a knife drive cover covering the center knife drive. The knife drive cover includes a main body substantially covering an entire width of the center knife drive, and a seed saver extending rearwardly from an aft end of the main body. The seed saver is substantially planar, includes a width substantially the same as a width of the infeed conveyor, and defines a plane substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the infeed conveyor. The seed saver is integrated with the knife drive cover. As such, the seed saver is secured to the header without need for metal brackets and other associated mounting hardware.

Abstract: A method for operating a round baler and a round baler are disclosed. The round baler has a baling chamber having a variable diameter and is bounded by a rotating pressing means. The pressing means is driven and/or guided by rollers, wherein some of the rollers are adjusted by a first and second clamping arms, each of which are pivotably mounted on the housing side. The first and second clamping arms are adjusted by actuators so that a compaction pressure is generated with which the pressing means acts to form a round bale. To regulate the compaction pressure, a pressure relief valve is given an adjustable limit pressure value to transition from a closed position into an open position. The limit pressure value lies above a pressure value which corresponds to a target pressing means tension to achieve the compaction pressure.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved throughput in cotton baling machines by utilizing an electronically actuated apparatus for reliably, efficiently and precisely moving a chute frame into and out of position adjacent to a compressed cotton bale. Embodiments of the invention may include an electronic actuator that may be operated using a programmable logic control (PLC), and a control shaft having at least three distinct stops corresponding to raised, lowered and intermediate positions of the chute frame. Embodiments of the invention may be used to replace existing pneumatic apparatus, and may include an adapter for installing an electronic actuator to the mounts of the replaced pneumatic piston.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes: a frame; a control system operatively coupled with the frame, the control system including: at least one sensor configured for: detecting remotely at least one operative condition of a bale of a crop material after the bale has been ejected from a bale chamber of a baler; outputting at least one operative condition signal corresponding to the at least one operative condition; a controller system operatively coupled with the at least one sensor and configured for: receiving the at least one operative condition signal; determining at least one operative parameter based at least in part on the at least one operative condition signal, the at least one operative parameter being associated with a performance of the baler.

Abstract: A round baler and a method for operating a round baler are disclosed. The round baler has a variable diameter and is bounded by an endlessly rotating pressing means. The pressing means is guided by a plurality of rollers, wherein a loop of the pressing means is guided by a first clamping arm mounted on the housing side and by a second clamping arm mounted on the housing side. The first and second clamping arms are adjusted by actuators so that at least one compaction pressure is generated with which the pressing means acts to form a round bale. A control unit automatically controls the actuators depending on a compaction power curve, accounting for operating parameters and/or environmental parameters of the round baler, thereby maintaining a substantially stable operating point during the shaping process, in which the required compaction power and the available drive power are substantially equal.

Abstract: A trimming apparatus includes a trimmer head assembly and trimmer head frame portion. The trimmer head assembly including a first wheel, a second wheel, a drive motor coupled to the first wheel, the trimmer head assembly first and second wheels in frictional contact with each other and their rotation axis defining a non-zero camber angle, A trimming apparatus may include a plurality of trimmer head assemblies arranged in a grid, and include movable grid flap assemblies. A trimming apparatus may include a plurality of trimmer head assemblies formed and distributed as a drum module, or a plurality of drum modules. A trimming apparatus may include a single trimmer head assembly with a handle for manual operation.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer includes: a housing formed with an accommodation space; a blade assembly including a first blade and a second blade, where the first blade and the second blade reciprocate along a direction of a first straight line, and the blade assembly further includes a blade support for supporting the first blade and the second blade and extending along the direction of the first straight line; a transmission mechanism for driving the blade assembly to move; and a motor coupled to the housing and used for driving the transmission mechanism. The blade support has a density of greater than or equal to 1 g/cm3 and less than or equal to 2.2 g/cm3.

Abstract: A pruning system includes a cutting head comprising upper and lower cutting rings positioned along a bottom portion of one or more tubes. At least one cutting ring is adapted to rotate in a circular motion, while the other cutting ring may be adapted to remain stationary. A vacuum may be applied to suction target plant material, and the cutting head may be lowered toward the target plant material. As adjacent blades from the upper and lower cutting rings are separated in an open position, plant material may be collected in the opening defined by the adjacent blades. As the blades converge, the opening may close, and plant material collected in the opening may be severed from the plant. System variables, may be adjusted to accommodate different types of plant material. The pruning system may be used with a vision system to remove materials from plant beds in a field.

Abstract: Horticulture luminaire panel assemblies for providing adjustable lighting to crops and associated systems and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a horticulture luminaire assembly includes an adjustable frame assembly carrying multiple luminaire panels. In some embodiments, a horticulture luminaire assembly includes luminaire devices mounted onto cross beams of a vertical grow rack. The luminaire panels can include an array of controllable lighting elements and a conformable lens that is dispensed directly over the lighting elements. The conformable lens can dissipate heat across the panel and protect the electronics of the panel from humidity and other corrosive climate conditions often found in indoor cultivation facilities, all while simulating natural light suitable for growth of organic products.

Abstract: An insertable planter system may include a container and an insert. A container may include a rim, an outer wall comprising an inner surface, a bottom portion comprising a floor, wherein the inner surface and floor may define a liquid reservoir. The floor may further include a positioning structure. An insert may include a lip, a sidewall, and a bottom. The sidewall and bottom may define a plant chamber. The insert may further include a complementary supporting structure, such that the container receives the insert so that the insert can be rotated into a suitable orientation where the complementary supporting structure of the insert engages the positioning structure of the container. A plant delivery method or system including such inserts, and a computer readable medium containing instructions for same.

Abstract: An elevated garden planter has a container and support structure. The container has a frame and a fabric portion supported by the frame. The frame portion has rigid horizontal and vertical tubes and corner connectors to connect the tubes. Each rigid tube has a slit that extends lengthwise along the rigid tube. The fabric includes fabric side panels and a fabric bottom panel. A hem is at an upper edge of each respective one of the fabric side panels and a seam attaches adjacent pairs of fabric side panels to one another. Each hem is inside a corresponding one of the rigid horizontal tubes with its associated fabric side panels extending through the slit of that rigid horizontal tube. Each seam is inside a corresponding one of the rigid vertical tubes with its associated connected fabric side panels extending through the slit of that rigid vertical tube.

Abstract: A vertical garden having an assemblage of parts that facilitates packaging and transportation in a disassembled state and/or one or more features that provide an enhanced leakproof design. The assemblage includes a base and planter modules that are stackable atop the base to form a vertical column of stacked modules for growing plants when in a fully-assembled state. The planter modules may be nestable within each other to form a compact bundle of nested modules that is smaller in size than the vertical column of stacked modules when in a disassembled state, thereby providing a kit that facilitates compact packaging of the vertical garden. An intermediate portion of the garden may have a divider that separates a drain path from the fill port of the device, thereby restricting leakage. A catch basin may be provided for capturing debris. A modular grow lighting system also may be provided.

Abstract: A gully assembly configured for use with like gully assemblies to form part of a horticultural moving gully system, the assembly comprising: (a) an elongate crop holder having spaced apart openings for receiving respective crops to be grown and harvested; and (b) a channel in which water can flow over roots of the spaced apart crops; wherein the assembly is configured to enable adjustment of a distance between the spaced apart openings such that crop density can be varied during a crop growing process.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for determining a physical vessel parameter of a vascular tissue in a vascular plant (10), wherein the method comprises: a detection stage comprising detecting acoustic emission radiation (121) from the vascular plant (10) and providing an emission-related signal; and an analysis stage comprising determining the physical vessel parameter based on the emission-related signal, wherein the physical vessel parameter comprises an elasticity or a vessel dimension, and wherein the analysis stage comprises fitting at least part of the emission-related signal to a model of flexural modes of a cylindrical beam, and determining the physical vessel parameter based on the model.

Abstract: An integrated sensor assembly includes a housing having a rectangular shape, a front side having a length and width and including a plurality of openings, and a thickness significantly less than the length or the width of the front side. The assembly includes an infrared thermal sensor disposed in the housing and aligned with a first opening of the plurality of openings, a time-of-flight proximity sensor disposed in the housing and aligned with a second opening of the plurality of openings, and a color light sensor, disposed in the housing and aligned with the second opening of the plurality of openings, to respectively sense at least red light, green light, and blue light. The integrated sensor assembly does not include a narrowband irradiator to facilitate multispectral imaging of reflected or emitted radiation from at least one object in response to irradiation by the narrowband irradiator.

Abstract: A tree mat is formed to cover the root portion of a planted tree and cover the surrounding soil. The tree mat according to an embodiment includes a base part formed in a predetermined size to cover soil around a tree and including a tree insert hole formed in a central portion thereof, and a protective part provided in the same shape including the tree insert hole as the base part and coupled to an upper portion of the base part to store fertilizer or water between the base part and the protective part, wherein the base part includes fine water supply/drain holes formed therein to have a predetermined size so that the fertilizer is discharged to the soil.

Abstract: A shoot binder for straightening and tying shoots of plants arranged in a linear row. A piece of holding equipment is attached to a work vehicle and can reach over the row. A straightening system straightens plant shoots protruding from the row, with at least part of the straightening system arranged on both sides of the row. A twine guiding device from which at least one twine element is unwound in order to restrain the shoots of the plants in a foliage wall on each side of the row. A connecting device performs a connecting operation for connecting the twine elements guided on both sides of the row.

Abstract: A method includes mixing a dry hydrophobic material with a dry superabsorbent polymer to improve the flowability of the polymer in humid conditions within a machine passageway having a residency time. The application of superabsorbent polymers in agriculture is desirable to aid plant growth in increasingly hot and dry conditions. However, dry bulk planting applications typically used in agriculture require the dry amendment to pass through confined channels and narrow pores. This is problematic because the polymers rapidly absorb moisture from the environment and adhere to the planting equipment causing fouling and clogging. The improvement in flowability provided by the compositions disclosed herein, is to the extent that the superabsorbent starch-like polymer can be applied using dry bulk planting applications in the humid conditions of Florida in the springtime. Surprisingly, the dry mixtures improve flowability without undermining the ability of the polymers to rapidly absorb moisture from rain.

Abstract: A plant nutrition system includes a reservoir configured to receive a fluid and a nutrient, a lid coupled to a top portion of the reservoir, and a measuring device coupled to the lid, where the measuring device is configured to provide the nutrient to the reservoir, a mixer is coupled to the lid and positioned within the reservoir and is configured to be manipulated to selectively mix the fluid and the nutrient to form a nutrient solution, a pump is positioned within the reservoir and is configured to move the nutrient solution from the reservoir, and a chamber houses a test kit and is configured to receive the nutrient solution from the pump, and the test kit is configured to interact with the nutrient solution in the chamber and to provide a test result relating to the nutrient solution.

Abstract: A system including components and electronic modules that together form a transportation and growing system for plants and fungi is provided, the system including at least two components, the components further including one or more of pallets, liquid collectors, posts, rails for trays, and accessories useful for managing use of the trays; and one or more electronic modules, the electronic modules further including one or more of processors, logic systems and/or controllers useful for controlling functionality of the system.

Abstract: A method for using hydrogen-rich water to increase the content of aromatic substances in fruits and vegetables comprises the step of keeping an outlet hydrogen concentration of hydrogen-rich water no lower than a set value within a period of time for which a filed is irrigated with hydrogen-rich water.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a standardized and virus-free rapid propagation method of Dianthus caryophyllus, belonging to the technical field of asexual propagation. The method includes the following steps: conducting virus detection on a Dianthus caryophyllus explant, and inoculating the explant into an induction medium for induction culture; after the explant germinates, cutting buds, and determining whether a virus-free treatment is required according to a virus detection result, and continuing cultivating the buds; after cultivating to obtain cluster buds, inoculating the cluster buds into an expanding propagation medium for expanding propagation, and conducting the virus detection to eliminate a virus-carrying material; conducting expanding propagation on a virus-free material to a certain base, and transferring the virus-free material to a rooting medium for rooting culture.

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

Abstract: A Cucumis melo plant, wherein the plant homozygously includes in its genome a mutant allele of the staygreen (sgr) gene on chromosome 9, wherein the mutant allele of the sgr gene includes at least one loss-of-function mutation in comparison to the sequence of a wild-type sgr allele (SEQ ID NO:1) and wherein the mutant allele of the sgr gene confers rind color stability to the fruits of the plant at maturity and/or during post-harvest, in comparison with an isogenic non-long shelf life (non-LSL) Cucumis melo plant which does not include the mutant allele. This further relates to parts, cells and seeds of the plants, as well as related methods and processes.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn line SHW-6S19-8213KK. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn line SHW-6S19-8213KK and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSD6316 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSD6316 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99030218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99030218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99030218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99030218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99030218. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99030218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99030218, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 99030218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB9386, pepper line SBR-E718-0940, and pepper line SBY-E719-0980. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB9386, pepper line SBR-E718-0940, and pepper line SBY-E719-0980 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB9386, pepper line SBR-E718-0940, and pepper line SBY-E719-0980 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS2784, pepper line SCU-E716-2355V, and pepper line SCU-E719-0999V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS2784, pepper line SCU-E716-2355V, and pepper line SCU-E719-0999V and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPS2784, pepper line SCU-E716-2355V, and pepper line SCU-E719-0999V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS2762, pepper line SCU-E719-0995V, and pepper line SCU-E716-2357V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS2762, pepper line SCU-E719-0995V, and pepper line SCU-E716-2357V and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPS2762, pepper line SCU-E719-0995V, and pepper line SCU-E716-2357V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present application provides tobacco inbred plants dS1746, dS1746MS, dS1564 and dS1564MS. The present application also provides parts of such plants and products made from those parts. The present application also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrids.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD8201 and tomato line FDR9Q12-9002. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD8201 and tomato line FDR9Q12-9002 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 SVTD8201 and tomato line FDR9Q12-9002 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD8202 and tomato line FDR-9Q16-0367. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD8202 and tomato line FDR-9Q16-0367 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 SVTD8202 and tomato line FDR-9Q16-0367 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato varieties designated ‘E15C42785’ and ‘E15C42788’ are disclosed. The disclosure relates to, among other things, seeds of, plants of, and/or methods for producing other tomato lines, cultivars, or hybrids derived from, hybrid tomato varieties selected from ‘E15C42785’ and ‘E15C42788’.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide an automatic cat excrement removing device, including: a ball compartment assembly configured to have at least three spaces including a working compartment, a screening compartment, and an excrement collection compartment; and a driving assembly configured to drive the ball compartment assembly to rotate, wherein when the ball compartment assembly rotates to a first position, the screening compartment is located at the lowest position of the ball compartment assembly, so that the cat litter falls into the screening compartment through the screening holes, while the cat excrement stays in the working compartment because the size of the cat excrement is larger than that of the screening holes; and when the ball compartment assembly rotates to a second position, the excrement collection compartment is located at the lowest position of the ball compartment assembly, so that the cat excrement falls into the excrement collection compartment.

Abstract: An absorbent pad with drawstring system; the absorbent pad with drawstring system includes an absorbent pad having a drawstring system and a planar body with multiple layers configured to absorb liquid-waste and collect solid-waste. The absorbent pad with drawstring system is provided for use in both professional environments and private households for collecting solid-waste and liquid-waste for sanitary containment and disposal of the solid-waste and the liquid-waste.

Abstract: The present invention is a pet cage having an upper cage member and a lower base member. The lower base member has a bottom that is partially cut out. An exchangeable plate or tray is provided and adapted to engage with the opening in the bottom of the lower base member. When an exchangeable plate or tray with access points, such as through-holes, are used, the pet can graze on fresh grass in a safe environment. When an exchangeable plate or tray without access points are used, the cage is restored to a conventional cage with closed bottom surface.

Abstract: A game feeder having a recessed game feed spinner plate, which discharges game feed through a relatively narrow opening. The spinner plate is rotated by an electric motor, which is housed in a protective enclosure within the game feeder, along with the battery and timer, and protected from animals. The narrow discharge opening minimizes feed loss by animals accessing the spinner plate. The game feeder may sit on the ground, or may be mounted on a support such as a pole or tree with mounting hooks and a bracket, and when mounted is especially resistant to feed loss or feeder damage by bears, feral hogs and the like.