Patents Issued in January 11, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240008430
    Abstract: An irrigation system includes support towers, pipeline spans, a joint pivotally connecting the pipeline spans, and a truss section. One pipeline span extends between the support towers along a central axis and includes a middle region, and the other is adjacent and coaxial with the first pipeline span when aligned. The truss section supports one of the pipeline spans and includes compression elements, truss structures, and tension elements. The compression elements extend downward from the pipeline span. The truss structures extend longitudinally along the pipeline span and are fixed relative to the compression elements. The tension elements extend diagonally downward from the pipeline span toward the middle region of the pipeline span and are fixed relative to the truss structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew John Dudik, Michael South, Troy Hanson
  • Publication number: 20240008431
    Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods provide an output unit for an irrigation controller comprising: a housing; an input port; a microcontroller; a modulator; a plurality of switches coupled to an output of the modulator and independently controlled by the microcontroller; and a plurality of two-wire path output connectors each coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of switches, wherein each of the plurality of two-wire path output connectors is configured to be connected to a corresponding two-wire path of a plurality of two-wire paths which extend out of the irrigation controller and to which multiple decoder-based irrigation control units can be connected and controlled, wherein the microcontroller is further configured to operate the plurality of switches to couple and decouple the modulated power signals from the output of the modulator to one or more of the plurality of two-wire path output connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Anderson Micu, Andrew M. Nguyen, Jonathan I. Marsters, Harvey J. Nickerson, Daniel B. Zimet
  • Publication number: 20240008432
    Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a liner defining a grow chamber and a grow tower mounted within the grow chamber for receiving a plurality of plant pods. A hydration assembly is positioned within a root chamber and includes a nozzle support frame mounted at a top of the root chamber, the nozzle support frame comprising a plurality of support arms, at least one of the plurality of support arms being off-axis relative to the central axis of the grow tower, an upper nozzle mounted to the nozzle support frame proximate a top of the root chamber, a lower nozzle mounted to the nozzle support frame proximate a bottom of the root chamber, and a water supply for supplying a flow of fluid to at least one of the upper nozzle or the lower nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Brian Allgeier, Louis A. Wantland
  • Publication number: 20240008433
    Abstract: An aeroponic system with uninterrupted operation and energy saving comprises a first nutrient solution storage tank, a second nutrient solution storage tank, a gas storage tank, an air compressor and a planting module; compresses air in the gas storage tank mainly through the air compressor, and transports a nutrient solution stored in the second nutrient solution storage tank to the planting module for watering by gas pressure, the excess nutrient solution dripped after watering is recycled to the first nutrient solution storage tank, and is finally transported back to the second nutrient solution storage tank to complete a circulating supply system. Since operation is carried out through a high-pressure gas stored in the gas storage tank, an object of uninterrupted operation and energy saving can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: CHIN WEN WU
  • Publication number: 20240008434
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel endophytes of plants of the Cannabaceae family, particularly biofertilizer Enterobacter sp. endophytes, and also to plants and parts thereof infected therewith, and related methods, including methods for conferring biofertilization to plants and for selecting a biofertilizer endophyte of a plant of the Cannabaceae family.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Agriculture Victoria Services PTY LTD
    Inventors: Piyumi Niroshini Ekanayake, Dilani De Silva, Jatinder Kaur, Tongda Li, Ross Mann, Timothy Ivor Sawbridge, German Carlos Spangenberg
  • Publication number: 20240008435
    Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY 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 DRCB 6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Belgin Cukadar
  • Publication number: 20240008436
    Abstract: Rice is described that is tolerant/resistant to AHAS/ALS inhibitors because of a plurality of mutations that act synergistically in providing resistance/tolerance to the herbicide. Tolerance/resistance is due to presence of combined mutations in the rice leading to amino acid substitutions (A205V and G654E) in the AHAS/ALS enzyme. Use of the rice for weed control and methods of producing tolerant/resistant rice are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Dario Bernacchi, Caleb Knepper
  • Publication number: 20240008437
    Abstract: A long-staple cotton variety allowing spinning 150 N to 340 N combed cotton yarns, and a breeding method thereof are provided. In the present disclosure, through a “radiation mutagenesis of Gossypium barbadense (G. barbadense) L.+distant crossing of Chinese G. barbadense L. and Egyptian G. barbadense L. with upland cotton+backcrossing+G. barbadense L. and upland cotton introgression+stepped composite crossing” technology, four excellent parents are subjected to convergent crossing to obtain a long-staple cotton variety. During the selective breeding, through “radiation mutagenesis-screening-distant crossing-backcrossing-selfing-screening-crossing-screening” and “southern breeding+northern breeding”, a large number of excellent genes are combined and aggregated; and through distant crossing of G. barbadense L. and upland cotton, backcrossing, and G. barbadense L. and upland cotton introgression, cell nuclei of G. barbadense L. effectively interact with cytoplasm of upland cotton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: HENAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Qinglian WANG
  • Publication number: 20240008438
    Abstract: A superior long-staple cotton variety allowing spinning 360 N ultra-fine and high-grade combed yarns, and a breeding method thereof are provided. The breeding method includes: conducting distant crossing with Gossypium barbadense (G. barbadense) L. BMC 1563 as a female parent and Xinluzhong 14 as a male parent; conducting backcrossing with an F1 hybrid as a female parent and BMC1563 as a male parent for three generations; harvesting hybrid seeds of first-generation backcrossing together; harvesting hybrid seeds of second-generation backcrossing separately, and screening; harvesting hybrid seeds of third-generation backcrossing, and screening to obtain an individual BC3F1; selling the individual BC3F1 for 5 generations to obtain BMC18394; and crossing Xinhai 40 as a female parent with the BMC 18394 as a male parent to obtain a first-generation hybrid, and conducting sealing-flower setting for 6 generations to finally obtain a long-staple cotton variety BMC79.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: HENAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Qinglian WANG
  • Publication number: 20240008439
    Abstract: A robot milking device for fully automatic milking includes milking means with a plurality of teat cups, a robot arm for moving the teat cups and connecting these to the teats, and provided with one teat cup holder for each teat cup, for removably placing the teat cup thereon in a rest state, a teat position determination device for determining teat positions, and a control device for the robot milking device and for moving the robot arm on the basis of the determined teat positions. The control device is configured to move the robot arm into a rest position during milking and to detect a cup separation signal which indicates that no teat cup is attached to at least one front teat. The control device is furthermore configured to adapt the rest position as a function of the cup separation signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LELY PATENT N.V.
    Inventors: Jan Gerrit Jonathan MEIJER, Leendert Kornelis ROELSE, Mario Henrique VOORSLUYS, Thanh Mung LAM
  • Publication number: 20240008440
    Abstract: A method for milking a dairy animal by means of a robotic milking device containing milking cups, a teat position-determining device, a robot arm in a rest position that carries all milking cups and attaches these to the teats, and a control unit. The dairy animal is milked at an intended milking frequency. The method involves determining if the distance between two teats of the dairy animal is greater than a first threshold distance by means of the teat position-determining device. If the distance is at most equal to the first threshold distance, a usual attachment and milking step is performed. If the distance is greater than the first threshold distance, a modified milking step is performed. A corresponding device is also provided. Milking of the second teat only takes place when the udder has already shrunk, and the teats are closer together as a result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LELY PATENT N.V.
    Inventors: Mario Henrique VOORSLUYS, Thanh Mung LAM, Jan Gerrit Jonathan MEIJER
  • Publication number: 20240008441
    Abstract: A milk liner of a milking apparatus has a resiliently deformable sleeve extending between a mouthpiece and an outlet pipe. The sleeve forms a cavity for receiving a teat of an animal to be milked. The sleeve incudes a first portion having a plurality of ribs, where the ribs extend longitudinally along and transversally outward from the first portion. The longitudinal extent of each rib terminates at a proximal end of the first portion. The transversal extent of each rib terminates in a flange for engaging with a shell. A second portion is located between a proximal end of the first portion and the outlet pipe. Both portions are configured to sequentially and progressively collapse inwards, where the progressive inward collapse is directed towards the distal end of the sleeve when a pressure difference is within a predetermined range, resulting in a peristaltic massage directed upward of the teat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Alessandro Ghirardini, Andrea Garimberti, Stefano Ferri
  • Publication number: 20240008442
    Abstract: A milking device is provided with milking device, a control unit, a milk line for transporting the milk from the milking device to a milk tank, a milk filter for filtering the milk passing through the milk line, and a cleaning device for the milk filter with cleaning liquid. The milk filter includes a housing surrounding a filter volume and has a milk inlet and a milk outlet, and a filter component in the filter volume. The filter component includes a circumferential plate part with filter holes, and divides the filter volume into a central inner filter volume and an outer filter volume surrounding the latter. The milk filter is configured to be flushed, in use, with the milk to be filtered from the milk inlet to the milk outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LELY PATENT N.V.
    Inventors: Bart VAN EEDEN, Malouk Maria FRANCK
  • Publication number: 20240008443
    Abstract: A milking system for milking dairy animals includes a milking device, a milk line for transporting milk; a cleaning device for cleaning the milk line with a cleaning liquid; a first outlet for discharging the milk to a milk tank; a second outlet for discharging the cleaning liquid; a valve mechanism for controllably connecting the milk line to one of the first outlet and the second outlet; and a control unit for controlling the valve mechanism. The valve mechanism includes a first and a second valve, and a displacement device for displacing the first or the second valve housing between a cleaning position and a milking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: LELY PATENT N.V.
    Inventors: Gerard MOSTERT, Dirk KRAAIJ, Dimitri Björn DE KORT
  • Publication number: 20240008444
    Abstract: An absorbent article for pet excreta includes a liquid-permeable topsheet layer, a liquid-permeable backsheet layer, and a liquid-absorbing unit. The liquid-permeable backsheet layer is disposed spaced apart from the liquid-permeable topsheet layer. The liquid-absorbing unit is disposed between the liquid-permeable topsheet layer and the liquid-permeable backsheet layer, and is adapted for absorbing pet excreta from at least one of the liquid-permeable topsheet layer and the liquid-permeable backsheet layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Chien-Chung SU, Yu-Hsuan TSENG, Yun-Peng LIU
  • Publication number: 20240008445
    Abstract: A coupling element (10) for the connection between a first grilled wall (P?) and a second grilled wall (P?) adjacent and orthogonal to each other of a pet cage, comprising an elongated body (11) one side of which ends with an arched coupling appendage (12), and the opposite side with a head (13) comprising two further arched coupling appendages (15, 16) facing opposite sides of the body (11). Said arched appendages (12, 15, 16) define a first seat (14) and a second seat (18) for the coupling to two rods f1?, T?) forming part of the first grilled wall (P?) and a third seat (18) for coupling to a third rod (T??) forming part of the second grilled wall (P?) to which the first wall (P) is connected. The third seat (18) is associated with an elastic tongue (19) adapted to contrastingly retain said third rod (T??) of said second wall (P?) to which the first wall (P?) is connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Nicola Vaccari
  • Publication number: 20240008446
    Abstract: An animal trimming chute for treating animals is described which comprises a belly band for lifting the animal in which a lifting device mounted at or near the front of the chute pulls the belly band upwards, while the sides of the chute are provided with protective shielding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Appleton Steel
    Inventors: Bryant Hess, Brennen Snow, David Hoerning
  • Publication number: 20240008447
    Abstract: One variation of a method for selectively serving primary reinforcers to an animal includes: accessing a set of characteristics of an animal and estimating a target caloric intake of the animal based on the set of characteristics; identifying a type of primary reinforcer loaded into a training apparatus configured to dispense units of the primary reinforcer based on behaviors performed by the animal responsive to commands output by the training apparatus; in response to identifying the type of primary reinforcer as a first primary reinforcer, loading a first nutrient profile for the first primary reinforcer; and, in response to the first nutrient profile specifying a first caloric density of units of the first primary reinforcer, loading a first training protocol for a first training session for the animal onto the training apparatus based on the target caloric intake of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Mundell, John Honchariw
  • Publication number: 20240008448
    Abstract: In particular, particular, the present disclosure relates to a method for supplying feed for rearing insect larvae, the method comprising the steps of (o) supplying feed to a container using a coarse feed supplying means, (i) determining at a determining means the amount of feed in the container, (ii) calculating the amount of feed necessary to bring the total amount of feed in the container to a predetermined amount of feed, and (iii) supplying feed to the container in the amount calculated in step (ii) using a fine feed supplying means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Vincent de GELDER, Maurits Petrus Maria JANSEN
  • Publication number: 20240008449
    Abstract: The application belongs to the technical field of pet equipment, in particular to a pet water dispenser, comprising a filter, a water pump, a drinking dish and a water storage tank with a water storage space; the drinking dish is provided with a water storage sink and a first through hole communicating with the water storage sink, the water pump and the filter are both installed on the water storage tank, and the drinking dish covers the water storage tank; a water inlet of the water pump is communicated with the water storage space, a water outlet of the water pump is communicated with the water storage sink, and the first through hole is communicated with the water storage space through the filter; the water pump, the water storage sink, the first through hole, the filter and the water storage space form a circulating filtration loop for drinking water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Qiang Geng, Shengbo Lu, Weixin Luo, Hao Wang
  • Publication number: 20240008450
    Abstract: The invention relates to a finger brush sleeve for pet grooming that allows pet owners to groom, pet, brush, and bond with pets while multi-tasking. The brush is lightweight and flexible with bristles all around the finger sleeve to conform to the various curved areas of the pet. In addition, the brush can include animal features such as ears, whiskers, and paws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Istiaque Baig
  • Publication number: 20240008451
    Abstract: A cooling article includes thermally conductive material and heat absorbing material comprising a phase change material having a phase change temperature greater than 0° C. The cooling article may be used to cool a subject or the limb of a subject. A cooling article may include passive cooling material and reinforcing fibers configured to support the passive cooling layer, where the cooling article is configured to conform to a portion of a subject's body. The cooling article may be a sheet, a blanket, or a sleeve. A method of cooling a subject includes cooling the cooling article to a temperature below the phase change temperature; and applying the cooling article to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Jan WEBER, James R. CHIAPETTA, Hanna HARTMAN
  • Publication number: 20240008452
    Abstract: A pet accessory box foldable from a unitary flat blank, wherein the box forms a reinforced handle slot that enables a toy rope to be used as a handle for the box, whereby the toy rope can later be removed from the handle slot so it can be used as a standalone toy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Lewis Hamowy
  • Publication number: 20240008453
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and methods for inducing pet movement in a metaverse environment. More particularly, the system is configured to enable a user to monitor an action of a pet and perform an interaction with the corresponding pet by using tools in various shapes and types including a toy capable of inducing an action of the pet, thereby being capable of satisfying an exercise amount required for the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: MAX.K KOREA Inc., Max K LLC
    Inventors: Kibun Max KOO, Sang Min AN
  • Publication number: 20240008454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a retractable leash device used for pet training or pet leisure. The device is primarily comprised of a base having at least one handle and at least one spool with at least one leash. The handle of the base can be anchored to the ground during use via a ground stake stored within the handle. The spool can be unwound to allow the leash to achieve any length. The spool can also be spun via a plurality of means such as, but not limited to, a crank handle, a spring, and a motor to forcibly re-wind the leash around the spool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Lindsay Morcos
  • Publication number: 20240008455
    Abstract: The information processing device includes an information acquisition means and a messaging means. The information acquisition means acquires information related to a target animal. The messaging means transmits message information in such a manner that at least one of a content and a transmission method of the message information corresponds to a state of the target animal, when the state of the target animal determined based on the information satisfies a transmission condition of the message information set in advance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: M.D.B Corporation
    Inventors: Kenji FUKUDA, Naoki SAWADA, Yuri SATOU
  • Publication number: 20240008456
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wearable device for a pet and, more particularly, to a wearable device for the pet that is worn on body parts of a pet to collect information, including biometric information, movement information, surrounding environment information, or a combination thereof, detected from not only the pet but also surroundings of the pet. The device allows the collected detection information to be registered with a pet management server, and allows an authorized user to access the pet management server and view the detection information for the pet to extensively monitor health status and surroundings of the pet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicants: MAX.K KOREA Inc., Max K LLC
    Inventors: Kibun Max KOO, Sang Min AN
  • Publication number: 20240008457
    Abstract: The present invention refers to an interactive device designed to interact with poultries, wherein the interactive device comprises a poultry-shaped dummy supported on a mobile motorized base, and the poultry-shaped dummy has several elements providing an interactive activity for the poultry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Albino CALLOU BARROS
  • Publication number: 20240008458
    Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure include a system, method and apparatus providing automated audio and vision based pest detection and entry denial for a beehive. The apparatus may include multiple video classification sensors that transmit a signal of the dorsal and lateral aspect of the insects to a computer running a video processing algorithms that classify all insects attempting to enter a beehive. Additionally, the apparatus may include multiple audio classification sensors that transmit audio signals to the computer for audio analysis to assist in classification. Insects classified as pests (not-a-bee) are actively excluded from the beehive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Gordon David McIntosh
  • Publication number: 20240008459
    Abstract: A system comprising data input ports and sensors operatively in communication with the data input ports; a data processor operatively in communication with the sensors; and software aggregates data in the data processor obtained from the plurality of sensors into a set of incoming data streams; time stamps, organizes, and records the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams in the data recorder; and performs a predetermined set of algorithmic manipulations on the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams to allow display of the organized time stamped set of incoming data streams in an actionable format in real time on the display to make a human aware of events occurring in a monitored area and provide an actionable insight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Rohit BALI, Blanca MONTOYA, Narayanan Vidyadharan RAJEEV, Vemburajan YADAVA
  • Publication number: 20240008460
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a JAK3 gene-mutated severe combined immunodeficiency animal model and a method of constructing the same. In the JAK3 gene-mutated severe combined immunodeficiency animal model of the present disclosure, the JAK3 gene is specifically deficient, the expression of cytokines is regulated by controlling the number and activity of macrophages, and the thymus, lymphocytes, and Peyer's patches, which are observed in conventional severe combined immunodeficiency animal models, particularly mini-pigs, are completely lacking. In addition, the animal model of the present disclosure can be used as a treatment model for JAK3 SCID patients, as similar phenotypes are observed in patients with human severe combined immunodeficiency caused by a JAK3 gene mutation, and can be used for artificial blood development or xenotransplantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: KOREA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF BIOSCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Sun Uk KIM, Young Ho PARK, Bo Woong SIM, Kyu Tae CHANG, Seung Hwan LEE, Bong Seok SONG, Pil Soo JEONG, Hae Jun YANG, Sang Rae LEE, Yeung Bae JIN, Kang Jin JEONG
  • Publication number: 20240008461
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for breeding Carassius auratus strains without intermuscular bones, which comprises designing knockout target sites for the two copies of the bmp6, bmp6a and bmp6b, in the Carassius auratus genome, and then obtaining F2 generation individuals from a homozygous line with bmp6a and bmp6b double gene mutation through two rounds of gene knockout and screening, and then propagating by using the F2 generation individuals from the homozygous line with bmp6a and bmp6b double gene mutation to form a new Carassius auratus strain with intermuscular bone-deficient. Strains of Carassius auratus with less than 20 intermuscular bones and without intermuscular bones are obtained by the method of the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Youyi KUANG, Xianhu ZHENG, Guangxiang TONG, Zhipeng SUN, Dingchen CAO, Ting YAN, Huan XU, Le DONG, Xiaoxing YANG, Tianqi LIU, Tan ZHANG, Tingting ZHANG, Xiaowen SUN
  • Publication number: 20240008462
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for breeding insects, preferably larvae, and/or hatching insect eggs. The apparatus having: a housing adapted to have a mass of insects and/or insect eggs and nourishment, at least one beam being moveably mounted on the upper part and/or substantially in the centre of the housing, at least one substantially vertically oriented auger suspended from the beam, the auger being rotatable and adapted to stir the mass of insects and nourishment in the housing, a perforated floor, and an air supply providing an airflow through the perforated floor into the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: INSECTUM APS
    Inventor: David MUNK-BOGBALLE
  • Publication number: 20240008463
    Abstract: A fishing system includes a submersible fishing implement for being received in a body of water and configured for capturing one or more fish. An implement driver is configured to drive movement of the submersible fishing implement through the body of water. A data collection system includes one or more sensors for sensing one or more fishing parameters and transmitting a fishing parameter signal representative of the one or more fishing parameters. A controller is operatively connected to the data collection system to receive the fishing parameter signal and to determine based on the fishing parameter signal a selected fishing location. The controller is further configured to transmit a navigation signal to the implement driver operative to control the implement driver to drive movement of the submersible fishing implement toward the selected fishing location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers
  • Publication number: 20240008464
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods relating to a fishing spear and assembly thereof. In one embodiment, a fishing spear includes a fishing spear body and a centerline internal reinforcement assembly, at least a portion of the centerline internal reinforcement assembly being within the fishing spear body. In one embodiment, a method of assembling a fishing spear includes attaching a first end of a high-strength line to a nose cone at a forward end of the fishing spear device; passing one or more body tube(s) and connection element(s) over a second end of the high-strength line; coupling a rear fitting and rotatable nut to the second end of the high-strength line; and rotating the rotatable nut to apply tension to the high-strength line and to draw the nose cone and the rear fitting toward each other to provide rigidity to the fishing spear device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: The Headhunter Spearfishing Co.
    Inventors: Bradley G. THORNBROUGH, Luke K. MAILLIS
  • Publication number: 20240008465
    Abstract: An artificial bait material for use in a simulated bait assembly. The artificial bait material includes a body that is formed from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) such as PLASTISOL. In addition, the artificial bait material include a thread component having a first portion that is formed within the body of the artificial bait material, and a second portion that extends out of and away from the body. In this configuration, for example, the material can be used to form a fly lure by tying the second portion of the thread component directly to the hook or barb of the lure with fly tying thread, without having to wrap either thread around the body of the artificial bait material. As a result, the fly tying thread can be tightly tied to the hook or barb without risk of cutting through the body of the artificial bait material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Hooky Company LLC
    Inventor: Billy Joe Pyle
  • Publication number: 20240008466
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel strike assist device that aids in the catching of fish. The strike assist device comprises a body that attaches to a fishing line, a displacement element that attaches to the body, and a leader which connects the displacement element to a lure or bait. The various elements of the strike assist device are each configured to allow the lure or bait to be displaced towards a fish strike to aid in securely hooking the fish.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: SAIP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Calvin Vander Boon
  • Publication number: 20240008467
    Abstract: A strike indicator and strike indicator tooling assembly for use in fishing. The strike indicator comprises two hemispheres that may form a substantially spherical outer dimension around fishing line. The two hemispheres may fit frictionally together to prevent movement or slipping of the fishing line between the two hemispheres once assembled. The hemispheres may be disassembled to replace the fishing line, and reuse the strike indicator. The tooling assembly comprises a top insert, and a bottom insert. The top insert and bottom insert compress around a foam sheet to form the spherical outer form figures of the two hemispheres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Patrick Douglas
  • Publication number: 20240008468
    Abstract: A rod carrier includes a main body elongated along a longitudinal axis and having a U-shaped cross-sectional profile. A reel box is coupled to one end of the main body and a nose cone is coupled to an opposite end. One or more tube members are coupled to the nose cone. At least one of the one or more tube members being curved relative to the longitudinal axis or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: RiverSmith Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Thomas, John McGowan
  • Publication number: 20240008469
    Abstract: A modular lower leg and hoof wrap configured to hold one or more therapeutic devices proximate an animal's hoof. The invention is intended primarily for use with horses. The components attach to a sole, which is intended to be positioned beneath the animal's hoof. One or more retention panels extend upward from the sole. A first wrap panel and a second wrap panel also extend upward form the sole. Elastic and VELCRO attachment features are preferably used so that each of the components may be positioned in a suitable location for a particular animal's anatomy. Other closure devices, such as buckles or snaps, could also be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Bryan E. Kilbey, Julie Williams
  • Publication number: 20240008470
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of insect traps. More specifically, the present invention relates to an adhesive insect trap and a dispenser for supply an insect tape. The device has a housing, with a button, a locking mechanism, and an interior space. The interior space has at least one spool for holding a supply of material and at least one spring. The spring makes the housing spring loaded in that the supply of material can be retracted with a press of the button. The supply of material has an adhesive coating on the top surface and at least one revealable adhesive spot or pattern on the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Carol Newman
  • Publication number: 20240008471
    Abstract: The invention discloses an arthropod and mollusc arrangement, which includes a band having an inner side adapted to be attached to a trunk of a tree; an outer side having a sticky surface and being adapted to trap crawling arthropod and molluscs trying to cross the band; and batting material attached to the inner side and being adapted to fill crevasses on the bark of the trunk of the tree in order to prevent arthropod and molluscs to crawl between the band and the trunk of the tree. The batting material may be adapted to fill the crevasses on the inner side as the band is tensioned when applied around the trunk of the tree. The crevasses may be closed by the batting material, the arthropod and molluscs are forced to cross over the outer side of the band and get trapped in the sticky surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Christiaan JANSEN VAN RENSBURG
  • Publication number: 20240008472
    Abstract: An insect repellent adaptor is configured for use with an insect repellent device and includes an insect repellent bottle; a wick having a first end extending into an interior of the insect repellent bottle and a second end extending outwardly from the insect repellent bottle; a base having a wick heater extending outwardly thereof, and a bottle top having a bottle holder configured to attach the insect repellent bottle thereto; and a heating element. The wick heater is configured for insertion into the insect repellent device adjacent a heating plate thereof. The base includes a cylindrical chimney centrally formed in and extending through the base, wherein the chimney is configured to conduct heated, evaporated, volatilized material from the insect repellent bottle, via the wick, out of the base, and into the surrounding air. The heating element is cylindrical and has a diameter larger than a diameter of the chimney, is coaxially formed therewith, and is formed from a thermally conductive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: Thermacell Repellents, Inc.
    Inventor: Wender Wang
  • Publication number: 20240008473
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device and a method to disperse at least one air treatment substance, a kit containing the device, and use of the device to repel and/or kill a pest in an indoor or outdoor area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Philippe GUIMBARD
  • Publication number: 20240008474
    Abstract: Systems, devices, apparatus and methods for deterring birds and other animals from structures such as but not limited to cell towers, communications towers, buildings and areas to be protected. A broken wing effigy of the species to be deterred is suspended from an upper suspending structure and a lower suspending structure. The effigy body and wing appendage can each be molded or otherwise produced from rubber, plastic, or any other suitable material. Hangers can be attached to structures such as towers, buildings and the like. A C shaped hanger can be used for hanging an effigy which allows for the effigy to be able to move, such as rotate and simulate a live bird. Hanging linkages between the hanger and a molded bird body, can allow for a plurality of rotation movements there between. Wing linkages between the molded bird body and a molded wing can allow for an additional plurality of rotation movements there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Russell S. Adams
  • Publication number: 20240008475
    Abstract: An organ procurement perfusion pump system can include a portable enclosure, a fluid line, a pump disposed within the enclosure configured to cause flow the line, one or more sensors disposed in functional communication with the fluid line, and a thermal control cavity within the enclosure configured to contain one or more perfusate containers which connect to the fluid line to regulate the temperature of the perfusate. The system can further include a control module operatively connected to the pump and the one or more sensors, and configured to control the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Nicholas J. Shea
  • Publication number: 20240008476
    Abstract: The present invention relates to microencapsulation technology and specifically, nitrite salt microencapsulation and uses of microencapsulated nitrite in the manufacture of animal pest baits and toxic feed mixtures, especially baits and toxic feed mixtures to be used in humane methods for controlling pig and possum populations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Linton STAPLES
  • Publication number: 20240008477
    Abstract: A composition, manufacturing methods, and method of use for controlling wood-destroying pests are disclosed. The composition includes an active ingredient that is a chitin synthesis inhibitor such as noviflumuron, a binder, a filler that includes cellulosic food material palatable to termites, and a solvent. The composition is a viscous, adhesive bait. A method for manufacturing the adhesive bait includes mixing water and binder in heated vessel, dry blending active ingredient and filler, mixing the blended ingredients in the vessel at high temperature, and reducing temperature while mixing. The method for use includes identifying an active above-ground termite infestation, applying adhesive bait to the infestation site, and covering the bait. Applying the adhesive bait may include extruding the bait from an applicator tool such as a caulk gun. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Phil RANLY, Neil A. SPOMER, Jacy MACCHIA, Mary RUSHTON, Joseph J. DEMARK, Dave MAURER, Srishti KHURANA
  • Publication number: 20240008478
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of using the compositions for controlling a noctuid population, wherein the compositions contain at least one noctuid attractant. The compositions may further include a feeding stimulant and/or a pesticide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Agenor Mafra-Neto, Rafael Borges
  • Publication number: 20240008479
    Abstract: A composition comprising an emulsion comprising a plurality of core-shell particles is provided. Furthermore, an insecticidal composition and use thereof so as to prevent or arrest growth of an insect or aphid is also provided. Further, a method for preventing or inhibiting growth of an insect or aphid on a plant or within the area under cultivation is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Guy MECHREZ, Karthik Ananth MANI, Aviv DOMBROVSKY