Abstract: Systems and methods are described for outputting audio information via both wired and wireless outputs from a in-flight or in-vehicle entertainment system. An audio output device can include a wireless transmitter and an audio output port. A transmission power of the wireless transmitter can be controlled via a processor based on a measured received signal strength indicator (RSSI) level of a connected slave device and a transmission power of the connected slave device.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed at a method and apparatus for configuring and powering light fixture loads for a LED low voltage distribution system. The method and apparatus include converting power being supplied for powering the set of light fixture loads and then limiting this converted power to a set of multiple current outputs supplied to the light fixture loads. The multiple current outputs are then split or regrouped prior to being delivered to the light fixture loads.

Abstract: A piercing tool can be used by optionally replacing a distal end portion, which is to be first brought into abutment against an object to be pierced such as the ground, and can facilitate a replacement operation of the distal end portion. A piercing tool includes: a distal end portion, which has a cylindrical shape, and is to be first brought into abutment against an object; and a main body portion, which has a cylindrical shape at the main body portion, and has one end portion to which the distal end portion is mounted, wherein the distal end portion is removably mounted to the one end portion of the main body portion. The distal end portion has an inner peripheral surface having a female thread formed at an end portion of the distal end portion on a side to be mounted to the main body portion.

Abstract: An electric work vehicle includes a work device, a battery, a motor drivable on electric power supplied by the battery, a travel device drivable by the motor, and a hydraulic pump positioned next to the motor and drivable by the motor to supply operating fluid to an operating mechanism of the work device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to generate acquisition paths are disclosed. An example apparatus includes input interface circuitry to obtain input data associated with a vehicle, threshold calculation circuitry to calculate, based on the input data, a threshold curvature and a threshold curvature rate of the vehicle, and acquisition path generation circuitry to select a point on a target path of the vehicle, generate an acquisition path from a current position of the vehicle to the point, the acquisition path including at least two curves, and cause storage of the acquisition path in response to the at least two curves satisfying the threshold curvature and the threshold curvature rate.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, methods, and computer program products for corn leaf disease detection are described. An apparatus may include an image sensor, an electronic display screen, a processor, and/or a memory storing computer program code executable by the processor to perform operations. An operation may include receiving an image of a corn leaf taken by an image sensor. An operation may include processing an image of a corn leaf using multiple machine learning models, each of the multiple machine learning models determining one or more likelihoods that the corn leaf has a plurality of diseases. An operation may include determining whether a corn leaf has any of a plurality of diseases based on one or more likelihoods. An operation may include displaying, in response to determining that a corn leaf has one or more of a plurality of diseases, the one or more of the plurality of diseases to a user on an electronic display screen.

Abstract: A multilayered rail guide vehicle system for use in three-dimensional planting in a plant factory and a control method therefor, the system includes an upper computer, cultivation shelves, traveling devices, lifting devices, and an electric control system. The traveling devices and the lifting devices are arranged in a body of a rail guide vehicle. The upper computer is in wireless communication with the electric control system. A nutrient solution tank is arranged on each of the cultivation shelves, and a plurality of cultivation positions are arranged on the nutrient solution tank. The electric control system is arranged in the body of the rail guide vehicle, so as to obtain an operation mode and target information after receiving a task instruction transmitted by the upper computer, select and switch a positioning mode, and drive the traveling devices and the lifting devices to perform traveling and lifting positioning according to operation procedures.

Abstract: A seeder element of an agricultural machine includes a seed distribution element and a tamping device. The tamping device is arranged behind an outlet of the seed distribution element in a direction of advance at work of the seeder element. The tamping device includes an adjustment device and a tamping element. The tamping element exerts a tamping force on the ground in at least one work position of the adjustment device. The at least one work position of the adjustment device is a load-relieving position in which the adjustment device exerts, on the tamping element, a load-relieving stress that counters the weight of the tamping element.

Abstract: A spreading machine, in particular a precision seed drill, includes at least one seed hopper, at least one fertilizer tank, and a several spreading units. Each of the spreading units includes at least one pneumatically operated separating device, to or from which a separation air flow is suppliable or dischargeable, and a fertilizer application device. The spreading machine includes a conveying air-driven seed feeding device for providing seed from the seed hopper to the spreading units, and an energy-powered fertilizer supply device for providing fertilizer to the fertilizer application devices. To refine a spreading machine that includes a plurality of consumers, the spreading machine includes at least two separate energy suppliers, in particular blowers or pumps, for providing the separation air flows to the separating devices, the conveying air to the seed feeding device, and the energy to the fertilizer supply device.

Abstract: A row unit for a seeding machine includes a frame supporting a gauge wheel and a seed meter. A depth stop assembly includes a stop setting an upward travel limit of the gauge wheel with respect to the frame, and a handle that is lockable and releasable to move the stop to select among seeding depths. A downforce actuator is operable to generate downforce to be applied through a gauge wheel arm and the gauge wheel to the soil. A downforce sensor is incorporated into the depth stop assembly and movable therewith. The depth stop assembly includes a multi-piece body having a first piece receiving the handle, and a second piece defining a pivot. The first piece of the multipiece body includes a handle-receiving receptacle portion, a fastening portion for fastening to the second body piece adjacent the pivot, and a portion therebetween forming a housing of the downforce sensor.

Abstract: A beet scalper includes an upwardly biased parallel arm linkage, a boom, having an upper end coupled to the parallel arm linkage and a lower end bearing a beet scalping blade, and a locking mechanism, holding the boom in a downward operating position. Forward deflection of the lower end of the boom releases the locking mechanism, allowing the boom to rise to a tripped position under force of a biasing mechanism associated with the parallel arm linkage.

Abstract: The permanent lawn mower, or inground lawn mower, is designed to be an alternative to conventional mobile mowing. Its focus is small grassy areas that are dangerous or impractical to mow by other means. In a first embodiment, the system includes three primary components: a drive unit that supplies rotational motion; a cable that carries rotational motion away from the drive unit, and one or more cutting heads that convert the rotational motion into a cutting action. In a second embodiment, the drive unit is combined with the cutting head, avoiding the need for a cable to carry rotational motion.

Abstract: A trimmer line cutting head has a trimmer line spool rotatably supported about an axis of rotation and disposed slidably between housing and housing cover along the axis of rotation. A spring element pretensions the trimmer line spool in an operating position of the trimmer line cutting head. An indexing device has a terminal stop connecting the trimmer line spool in the operating position to the housing in fixed connection for common rotation of trimmer line spool and housing. By applying an actuating force to the indexing device, the trimmer line spool is adjustable from the operating position axially into an inoperative state of the trimmer line cutting head for paying out trimmer line. The indexing device has a rotational stop formed in a slot in a wall of the trimmer line spool and limiting rotation of the trimmer line spool relative to the housing in the inoperative state.

Abstract: A mower deck is disclosed. The mower deck includes a housing having a top wall, at least one blade rotated downwardly of the top wall and about a vertical shaft, and a blade baffle unit extending downwards from the top wall in such a manner as to surround an outer circumferential area of a rotational path of the blade to create therein a mulching blade rotation space, the blade baffle unit having a front baffle located on an advancing side of the traveling vehicle and a rear baffle located on a reversing side of the traveling vehicle. The front baffle extends downwards from the top wall to exceed the rotational path so as to prevent discharge of cut grass pieces via a lower end of the front baffle. The rear baffle extends downwards from the top wall by such an extent to allow discharge of the cut grass pieces.

Abstract: A configuration of a direct drive lawnmower spindle assembly to protect sensitive electric motor components is provided. A spindle shaft of the spindle assembly is supported by upper and lower bearings. An upper end of the spindle shaft is mounted to a rotor of the electric motor and a lower end of the spindle shaft extends through the clearance opening. The lower bearing is supported by a lower bearing carrier that is mounted to the bottom of the spindle housing. The lower bearing can be serviced by removing the lower bearing carrier. A clearance gap between the spindle shaft and the clearance opening is sufficiently small to limit spindle shaft tipping to a degree that will not damage the motor. The invention also provides a friction coupling system for coupling a blade with the rotating spindle shaft.

Abstract: A header of a combine harvester includes a belt conveyor configured to direct a movement of harvested crop material toward a feederhouse of the combine harvester. The belt conveyor is located adjacent an inlet of the feederhouse. The belt conveyor includes at least one protrusion extending radially from the belt conveyor that helps direct movement of harvested crop material toward the feederhouse.

Abstract: A harvesting apparatus includes a crop conditioning element coupled to a frame, and a hood moveable relative to the crop conditioning element. An actuating system moveably connects the hood to the frame. The actuating system includes a driven lever arm rotatably attached to the frame and including a first lever connection and a second lever connection positioned opposite each other across a lever rotation axis. A first pivot assembly is rotatably attached to the frame and includes a first pivot connection coupled to the first lever connection of the driven lever arm, and a second pivot connection coupled to a first lift connection of the hood. A second pivot assembly is rotatably attached to the frame and includes a third pivot connection coupled to the second lever connection of the driven lever arm, and a fourth pivot connection coupled to a second lift connection of the hood.

Abstract: A harvesting machine that has a first rotor rotationally coupled to a chassis, a second rotor rotationally coupled to the chassis, and a spine separating the first rotor from the second rotor. Wherein the spine has threshing inserts coupled thereto to facilitate threshing of crop processed by the first and second rotors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cultivation method of morels and belongs to the technical field of cultivation of edible fungi. After nutrient contents that can be metabolized and utilized by morel mycelia are scientifically matched, sterilization treatment of exogenous nutrients is eliminated, and the exogenous nutrients are directly compressed for forming. Formed exogenous nutrient blocks and spawn is sowed and covered with soil, so as to realize a potential difference between “rich” and “poor” nutrients in a physical space. When the spawn germinate to form a mycelium network, the mycelia will enter a nutrient-rich exogenous nutrient area, secrete various extracellular enzymes to decompose and utilize these exogenous nutrient blocks, and transport them to a nutrient-poor mycelium network for storage, so as to complete nutrient assimilation and absorption, and reserve energy for later sexual reproduction.

Abstract: The landscaping tarpaulin is a collection device. The landscaping tarpaulin is configured for use in the collection of debris from the ground. The debris is placed on the landscaping tarpaulin. The landscaping tarpaulin forms a containment structure used to transport the debris for disposal. The landscaping tarpaulin comprises a tarpaulin structure, a plurality of magnets, a plurality of zippers, and a plurality of kick steps. The plurality of magnets, the plurality of zippers, and the plurality of kick steps attach to the tarpaulin structure. The plurality of magnets secure the corners of the tarpaulin structure together to form the containment structure of the tarpaulin structure. The plurality of zippers enclose the tarpaulin structure into a bag like containment structure. The plurality of kick steps form foot holds used to hold the tarpaulin structure in a fixed position as the debris is loaded onto the tarpaulin structure.

Abstract: A corrugated piping assembly for use in an irrigation system for bridging between different pipe sections and/or irrigation appliances. The assembly has a corrugated pipe section fitted at a rear end to a connector and a sleeve overlaying a region where the pipe section fits over the connector. The sleeve is arranged to press inwards against the pipe section to press it against portions of the connector.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to use with irrigation devices connected to a multi-wire path in an irrigation system. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for use with irrigation devices including a modulator configured to provide an output power signal modulated with data; a multi-wire interface coupled to the modulator and configured to electrically couple to the multi-wire path extending into a landscape and to which the irrigation devices are connected; and a control circuit configured to execute an automated device discovery process configured to cause the modulator to modulate data comprising a discovery message on the output power signal, the discovery message indicating a portion of an address to match and prompting a response from one or more of the irrigation devices in which a corresponding portion of the unique address matches the portion of the address to match.

Abstract: A grow system. The system includes growing plants in grow modules that are individually moveable. The plants grow in trays where roots never touch the water supply. The plumbing to the grow modules is a low flow, one way flow continual drip system that is hands free. A mobile robot can navigate around a growspace, bring any grow module from one location to another, and perform growspace operations. The growspace is a control space with data source zones and a control space manager. The control space manager can collect data and control different variables across different data source zones in order to determine optimal policies and conditions for data source growth and generation.

Abstract: A mobile platform includes at least one first sensor mounted at a first position on the mobile platform and at least one second sensor mounted at a second position on the mobile platform, where the first position is offset from the second position. The at least one first sensor is configured to capture first data measurements of plants in the growing area. The at least one second sensor is configured to capture second data measurements of the plants in the growing area. Each of the first and second data measurements is associated with a three-dimensional position within the growing area and a time. The first and second sensors are configured to generate at least one common type of data measurement such that at least some of the first and second data measurements represent stereo-spatio-temporal data measurements of the plants in the growing area.

Abstract: A solution for illuminating plants can include: a set of visible light sources configured to emit visible radiation directed at the plant; a set of infrared radiation sources configured to emit ultraviolet radiation directed at the plant; a feedback component configured to acquire data regarding the plant; and a control unit configured to control and adjust radiation directed at the plant based on the data.

Abstract: An approach for controlling light exposure of a light sensitive object is described. Aspects of this approach involve using a first set of radiation sources to irradiate the object with visible radiation and infrared radiation. A second set of radiation sources spot irradiate the object in a set of locations with a target ultraviolet radiation having a range of wavelengths. Radiation sensors detect radiation reflected from the object and environment condition sensors detect conditions of the environment in which the object is located during irradiation. A controller controls irradiation of the light sensitive object by the first and second set of radiation sources according to predetermined optimal irradiation settings specified for various environmental conditions. In addition, the controller adjusts irradiation settings of the first and second set of radiation sources as a function of measurements obtained by the various sensors.

Abstract: A system for plant cultivation includes decks having an upper face and a lower face, the decks disposed in a vertical array, each deck having sides connected at corners, each corner extending outward beyond the sides to form a protuberance.

Abstract: A pocket structure for receiving containerized plants is sloped and hung from a wire of a wire basket. The pocket structure includes hooks, an irrigation fitting and corresponding drip channel to transmit water toward the rear of the pocket, and slots in the walls. The mesh units include braces and are sized for shipping. An earth wall is formed of the mesh units and pockets, and includes irrigation tubing.

Abstract: Panel for floating cultivation of plants on water, includes parallel grooves at a top side extending longitudinally, adapted for receiving a substrate and a number of plants or precursors in the substrate, each groove extending through the panel from a first top plane to a second parallel plane. The panel includes air chambers at a lower side extending substantially below the second plane, each of the air chambers allowing therein formation of air roots of plants supported in the substrate of the grooves. At the second plane, each groove is spaced apart from the circumferential side wall of the air chamber it debouches in when projected onto a plane normal to the longitudinal direction, each of the grooves including at least two side support surfaces extending parallel to the groove and below the top side, the side support surfaces adapted for substantially completely supporting the substrate in the groove.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 18GG0651G and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 18GG0651G with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 18GG0651G through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV399175. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV399175, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV399175 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV399175 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV399175.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010992. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010992, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010992 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010992.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PAHV91 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PAHV91, cells from soybean variety 5PAHV91, plants of soybean 5PAHV91, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PAHV91. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PAHV91 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PAHV91, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PAHV91, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PAHV91. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PAHV91 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01091628. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01091628. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01091628 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01091628 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 01030624 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 01030624, to the plants of soybean cultivar 01030624, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 01030624, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 01030624. 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 01030624. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 01030624, 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 01030624 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07160900 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07160900, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07160900, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07160900, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07160900. 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 07160900. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07160900, 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 07160900 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07370900 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07370900, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07370900, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07370900, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07370900. 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 07370900. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07370900, 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 07370900 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 03050606 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 03050606, to the plants of soybean cultivar 03050606, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 03050606, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 03050606. 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 03050606. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 03050606, 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 03050606 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for establishing Theobroma cell suspension cultures using young leaves as a source of explants. Also provided are induction, proliferation, and suspension media used for producing Theobroma cell suspension cultures. These methods and media may be useful for producing secondary metabolites in Theobroma, as well as for isolating virus particles associated with Theobroma diseases.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line SBO-E717-0898. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SBO-E717-0898 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 line SBO-E717-0898 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A milking system includes a milking device with a milking control, a milk line, and a sampling/analysis device. The milking control controls the milking based on said analysis. The sampling/analysis device includes a reagent carrier, including a tape with a first side with a reagent pad that detects the presence of a substance in the milk sample and a second side, a dosing device to provide a droplet of said sample onto the reagent pad, a source for emitting source radiation onto the reagent pad, and a sensor to detect response radiation emitted by the reagent pad, and to analyse the detected response radiation to indicate the presence or concentration of said substance. The first side faces away from the sensor during analysing by the sensor. By viewing “from below”, the observed reaction in the reagent is cleaner, and suffers less from artefacts, and the camera will stay cleaner.

Abstract: An automated litter device having: a base; and a chamber configured for retaining a litter and rotatably supported by the support base, wherein the chamber includes: an entry opening so that an animal can enter and exit the chamber; and a waste opening generally opposing the entry opening configured so that an animal waste passes through the waste opening into the base upon rotation of the chamber; wherein the automated litter device includes one or more of: i) one or more sensors located adjacent to the entry opening which are adapted to sense the presence of the animal within the chamber, the presence of the waste in the base, a level of litter in the chamber, a position of the chamber relative to the base, or any combination thereof; ii) a filtering system configured for reducing, eliminating, and/or preventing, malodors building in the base; and/or iii) a litter dispenser in communication with the chamber to transfer some of the litter to the chamber.

Abstract: A cat litter box is designed to be folded into a compact form for storage and shipment to a customer and unfolded by the customer for use. When it is time to replace the litter box, the cat litter box can be refolded back into a compact form for disposal. A lid protects the box during storage and shipment.

Abstract: A car safety device for pets includes a fixing frame mounted in a seat cushion and a seat cushion cover. The seat cushion with the fixing frame is placed into the seat cushion cover and one end of a support rod of the fixing frame is protruding from the seat cushion cover. While in use, the device is placed on a car seat and an anchor member on the support rod of the fixing frame is connected to a support bar of the car seat. Then a pet carrier bag is disposed on the seat cushion cover and a second connecting member of the pet carrier bag is connected with a first connecting member on the seat cushion cover to fix the pet carrier bag on the present device. Thereby the pet carrier bag is firmly mounted on the car seat and pet safety is improved.

Abstract: A pet bowl system and apparatus equipped with an immobilized base, bowls, and automated lid is described. The system employs a series of mounts to ensure that the base remains in a fixed position. The system is configured for use indoors or outdoors by conventional domesticated animals. A proximity-triggered automatic lid is present atop the base which is configured to prevent the introduction of contaminants to the contents of the bowls, as well as to prevent use of the system by unwanted animals and pests. An RFID reader is preferably disposed within the base which is configured to communicate with an RFID tag placed on the collar of the pet. The lid opens upon approach of the pet, and is closed upon departure of the pet from the system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for collecting and/or pre-processing data related to feeding animals in water. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for minimising wasted feed used in a fish farm. According to an aspect, there is a provided a computer-implemented method for detecting motion in relation to one or more aquatic animals, the method comprising the steps of: receiving sensor data; determining from the sensor data one or more moving objects using one or more learned functions; and generating output data in relation to the determined one or more moving objects.

Abstract: Described are transgenic, non-human animals comprising a nucleic acid encoding an immunoglobulin light chain, whereby the immunoglobulin light chain is human, human-like, or humanized. The nucleic acid is provided with a means that renders it resistant to DNA rearrangements and/or somatic hypermutations. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid comprises an expression cassette for the expression of a desired molecule in cells during a certain stage of development in cells developing into mature B cells. Further provided is methods for producing an immunoglobulin from the transgenic, non-human animal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a water supplier for a pet and a control method thereof, that is, a water supplier for a pet that operates a thermoelectric element by sensing the temperature of water stored in a water tub through a water temperature sensor, operates a warning unit by sensing the level of the water stored in a water tub through a water level sensor, operates a pump by sensing a pet within a predetermined distance range through a proximity sensor, and cuts power or keeps the inclination of a water dispenser horizontal by sensing the inclination of the water tub through a gyro sensor, and a method of controlling the water supplier.

Abstract: A fishing rod vibration system including a battery powered electronics system, programmable motor controller, and user interface, as well as a vibrator selectively and detachably coupled to the electronics system for receiving output signals from the motor controller. The electronics system and user interface may be disposed in or on a fishing reel, and the electronic vibrator may be collocated with the electronics system or disposed on a fishing rod separated from the electronics system.

Abstract: A continuously variable nozzle system includes a nozzle body (5) with an inlet and an outlet. A conduit is defined between the inlet and the outlet by a series connection of components which includes a flow meter (10). The flow meter (10) has a chamber (83) with internal helical splines (82) that are configured to interact with a spray liquid passing through the chamber (83) and create a cyclone-like effect. A sphere (52) is located inside the chamber (83) for free movement along a circular path (106). A sensor is located outside of the chamber (83) and configured to detect motion of the sphere (52) and generate an output (9) signal in response to detected motion.