Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095261. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095261. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095261 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095261 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095260. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095260. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095260 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095260 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095258. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095258. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095258 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095258 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 21R4132B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 21R4132B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 21R4132B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 21R4132B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 21R4127B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 21R4127B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 21R4127B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 21R4127B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 21R649NRB3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 21R649NRB3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 21R649NRB3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 21R649NRB3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R733B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R733B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R733B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R733B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A control unit arranged to control a flow of milk through a cooling system from a balance tank to a storage tank where the balance tank receives an input in the form of milk from a number of milking points and the control unit receives a first level-indicating signal reflecting a milk level in the balance tank and a prediction parameter indicating an estimated future input of milk from the number of milking points for generating a first control signal to a milk pump in the cooling system for causing the flow of milk to be pumped out from the balance tank at a flow rate determined by the first control signal.

Abstract: Stall cleaners are adapted to facilitate separation of clean bedding material from soiled bedding and manure. According to at least one example, a stall cleaner may include a deck with a first end and a second end, the deck pivotably coupled to a frame proximate the first end. A drive mechanism may be coupled to the frame, where the drive mechanism is configured to rotate a portion of the deck proximate the second end about a circumference. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

Abstract: An animal toilet includes a partition portion, an upper space, a lower space, and a urine collection receptacle. The partition portion has a through hole allowing urine to pass therethrough. The upper space is present above the partition portion, and is a space in which a plurality of grains are disposed. The lower space is present below the partition portion, and is a space in which the urine having passed through the through hole falls. The urine collection receptacle is a receptacle that collects the urine. A bottom face of the lower space inclines so that the urine having fallen in the lower space will flow toward the urine collection receptacle.

Abstract: A pet restraint bag includes an outer layer body including a first open end having a first closing member selectively closing the first open end, a closed end, and a first extension portion having a length having two ends respectively connected to the first open end and the closed end, the outer layer body having an internal receiving space, the first extension portion having a through opening; and an inner layer body receivable in the receiving space and including a second open end having a second closing member selectively closing the second open end, a third open end, and a second extension portion having a length having two ends respectively connected to the second open end and the third open end, the third open end being connected to an inside of the first extension portion.

Abstract: An animal vehicle seat support system for retaining in a stable position by gyroscopic functionality includes a cradle having a top portion and a bottom portion. The cradle encloses an interior for receiving a small animal. A base ring extends around the cradle such that the base ring is rotationally attached to the cradle about a first axis. A frame is removably mounted to the vehicle seat and is attached to the base ring such that the base ring is rotational relative to the frame about a second axis. The frame includes a front support and a back support. A retainer is coupled to the cradle and is removably coupled to a harness of the small animal positioned within the interior of the cradle.

Abstract: A quick detachable and installable cat tree floor plate structure which includes amounting post, a floor plate body and a locking part for quick detachment. The mounting post is provided with a mounting boss. The locking part has a locking position and a detachable position and is in sliding fit with the floor plate body to allow the locking part to reciprocate between the locking position and the detachable position. When the locking part is located in the locking position, a snapping groove that is laterally opened is formed between the floor plate body and the locking part for quick detachment to snap the mounting boss into the snapping groove. When the locking part is located in the detachable position, the floor plate body is movable upward relative to the mounting boss and detachable from the mounting boss.

Abstract: The utility model provides a pet water-feeding bowl, including a bowl body provided with a holding tank, a floating device located within the holding tank for preventing a pet's hair from touching water and that floats with a water level, and a purifying device for purifying drinking water in the holding tank. For the pet water-feeding bowl of the utility model, the drinking water in the holding tank is purified via the purifying device. When a pet drinks the purified drinking water, the purified drinking water can reduce probability of the pet falling ill, and the floating device further prevents external bacteria caused by the water touched by the pet's hair, which is beneficial to health of the pet.

Abstract: An attachment for a wearable collar of an animal may be provided. The attachment may include an electronic device comprising a processor configured to receive or transmit information relating to the animal. An attachment body may be configured to be detachably coupled to the collar worn by the animal. The attachment body may include a cavity housing the electronic device and an opening of the cavity. The opening may provide access to the electronic device housed in the cavity or retaining the electronic device within the cavity via an enclosure element. Each of a plurality of legs may have a connection element. The connection element may be configured to engage with another connection element to detachably couple the attachment body to the collar worn by the animal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an animal bathing apparatus having an upper washing station supported by a base with a plurality of legs. The upper washing station includes a plurality of walls, which are selectively collapsible into a storage position, and the plurality of legs are selectively removable to enable easy transport and storage of the animal washing apparatus. The upper washing station includes an access portal to define an ingress and egress for an animal, as well as a selectively removable screen and glove box. A fluid port allows attachment of a water hose and shower head for use within an interior washing area.

Abstract: A system for cleaning and drying the paws of a dog proximate a dog door may include an exterior cleaning unit providing a cleaning zone structure including a cleaning zone runway which may be inclined, a cleaning fluid tray beneath the cleaning zone runway, a primary paw receiving structure which may deflect downward under load, and a secondary paw contacting structure submerged in cleaning fluid beneath the runway. The secondary paw contacting structure may include a recessed mat supported on a tray and submerged in cleaning fluid. A releasable open tunnel subsystem confines the dog to traverse the cleaning zone runway. The system may include an interior cleaning unit providing a drying zone structure including a drying zone runway. A drying zone collection tray may be included beneath the drying zone runway to collect extraneous material. Drying zone structure may be formed of moisture-absorbing material.

Abstract: Grooming tools and systems for grooming an animal. An illustrative grooming tool may comprise a housing having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a sidewall extending between the top edge and the bottom edge. A first pad and a second pad may each form a portion of a bottom surface of the housing. A plurality of cleaning fibers may extend from each of the first and second pads. A motor configured to drive rotation of the pads may be disposed within the cavity of the housing. The first pad may be configured to rotate in a first direction relative to a center of the bottom surface of the housing and the second pad may be configured to rotate in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: An animal cleaning system removably connected to at least a portion of a pet door, the animal cleaning system including at least one main body to extend from a top portion of the pet door to a bottom portion of the pet door, a tubular spring shell disposed on at least a portion of the at least one main body to spring bias the at least one main body to remain draped over the pet door, and a shell cover disposed on at least a portion of the tubular spring shell to clean the animal moving through the pet door in response to contact with a portion of a body of the animal.

Abstract: A device for controlling pet behavior includes a wearable member for being worn on a body of a pet, a control mechanism disposed on the wearable member, conductive posts arranged on the wearable member, and electrically connected to the control mechanism. The conductive posts contact the body of the pet when the pet wears the wearable member, so that when the control mechanism sends an electronic pulse signal of a preset specific voltage to the conductive posts, the electronic pulse signal is conducted to the body of the pet so as to stimulate the muscles of the pet to contract, and further enabling the pet to stop barking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for controlling an accessory for an animal comprising a device spraying an active agent comprising a spray mechanism and at least one sensor acquiring measurements relating to the animal or its environment, the control system comprising: —a receiving unit which receives initial data acquired by the at least one sensor, —a determination unit which determines a control law for the spray mechanism, according to the received data, by selecting an operating mode (MP1, MP2, MP3, MS) from several modes (MP1, MP2, MP3, MS), each corresponding to a control law respectively encoding a number of activations of the spray mechanism for a predetermined duration and a duration for each activation, and —a sending unit capable of sending the determined control law to the spray mechanism.

Abstract: A physiological information sensing device includes a signal generator, a transmitting antenna, first and second receiving antennas, a signal processing circuit and a computing element. The signal processing circuit includes a mixer, first and second band pass filters. The transmitting antenna transmits a microwave signal generated by the signal generator. The first receiving antenna and the second receiving antenna receive first and second reflected signals respectively. The mixer integrates the first and second reflected signals, and performs demodulation to generate a demodulated signal. The first band pass filter filters the demodulated signal based on a first frequency domain to generate a first filtered signal, and the first second pass filter filters the demodulated signal based on a second frequency domain to generate a second filtered signal. The computing element outputs a heart rate and a respiration rate according to the first and second filtered signals.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting, predicting and monitoring species of wildlife with a light detection and ranging (LiDAR), multi-zone rangefinder (MZR) software and onboard digital camera is disclosed. The system establishes virtual multi-zones in the field of view and when an animal is detected inside data frames within said zones, their location, size, and shapes are converted into voxels and analyzed by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify them to the species level. Other objects of the system include differentiating animal movements from background movements, minimizing false readings and preserving the onboard power supply.

Abstract: There is herein described a bird box system which comprises a camera for monitoring bird activities inside the bird box. Specifically, the bird box apparatus comprises a solar panel for powering the camera's battery which monitors the birds inside the bird box. The bird box may also contain a translucent window, for allowing light to pass through, but to also prevent predators from looking into the bird box.

Abstract: A water quality early warning system and method for aquaponics based on zebrafish behavior analysis is provided. The system includes a monitoring chamber, an infrared transceiver array, a signal driving and collecting board and a processor, where the infrared transceiver array includes infrared transceiver modules; each infrared transceiver module includes an infrared transmitting module and an infrared receiving module; the signal driving and collecting board is connected to the infrared transceiver array, and configured to drive the infrared transmitting module to transmit infrared light, collect induced currents generated by the infrared receiving module and generate a voltage matrix in M rows and N columns according to induced currents; the processor is connected to the signal driving and collecting board, and configured to calculate motion parameters of the target zebrafish according to the voltage matrix, and perform an early warning on a water quality of the target water body.

Abstract: An insect infiltration protection apparatus for a bird feeder comprising a bushing and a reservoir. The reservoir has inner and outer rims with a dish-shaped body extending therebetween that has a bottom surface with the inner and outer rims projecting therefrom. The reservoir has a support surface defining a central through hole adjacent the inner rim, which frictionally engages the bushing such that the bushing supports the reservoir with the bottom surface of the dish-shaped body vertically below a peripheral edge of the outer rim. The bushing is made from a resilient material and has a central aperture dimensioned for a friction fit with a pole to support the reservoir on the pole at a height above the support surface with a liquid in the reservoir at a level below the inner and outer rims.

Abstract: The present technology provides systems and methods for resisting intrusion of a pest into a supply of bird seed held in a birdfeeder. In one implementation, a base has a surface extending to a base edge. A perch has a body extending from a perch first end to a perch second end. The perch body is disposed relative to a slot. A collapsible member is mounted to the base at a first attachment point. The first attachment point is disposed inward relative to the base edge. The collapsible member is mounted to the perch at a second attachment point. The collapsible member has a pivot point defined between the first attachment point and the second attachment point. The collapsible member moves the perch from a feeding position to a non-feeding position by pivoting at the pivot point upon an application of a force above a threshold on the perch body.

Abstract: A bird feeding device for automated addition of bird feed to a tray includes a dispensing apparatus and a tray, which are mountable to a support element, such as a post. The dispensing apparatus comprises a hopper, which has a top that is open. A lid is selectively attachable to the hopper to close the top. A chute is attached to the hopper and extends from an aperture that is positioned in a bottom of the hopper. A plate is attached to the hopper and is positioned to selectively close the aperture. An actuator is operationally engaged to the plate and is positioned to reversibly position the plate in an open configuration and a closed configuration. The dispensing apparatus can selectively dispense bird food from the hopper through the chute and onto the tray where it can be consumed by a bird.

Abstract: A system and method for light treatment of pollinating insects comprising: a hive structure comprising at least one hive compartment box comprising multiple frames spaced apart inside the at least one hive compartment box and an entrance chamber positioned bellow the at least one hive compartment box, wherein the entrance chamber is in contact with the at least one hive compartment box, and comprises an entrance for pollinating insects to enter and exit the hive structure, and: a light therapy device.

Abstract: A brood box for a beehive includes a main box having a plurality of sides and a bottom configured to be in a continuous and seamless unibody structure and defining a cavity inside the main box, each of the plurality of sides and the bottom being continuously insulated with one another to thereby insulate and thermally isolate the main box cavity from an environment outside of the brood box. Also included is a transition plate configured to be disposed on top of the main box cavity, and an insulated lid configured to interface with the plurality of sides of the main box and being disposed to cover the main box cavity and the transition plate in certain weather conditions.

Abstract: A modular housing structure for solitary bees, having a core partially enclosed within a housing with an opening on one side. The core has an exposed side facing the opening on the housing and one or more recesses formed on the exposed side of the core. The core may be solid and integrally formed with the housing or may be made up of a plurality of wafers stacked on top of one another.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for growing arthropods and photo-autotrophic organism in a shared water recipient (2000), wherein the method comprises: (a) monitoring an arthropod monitoring parameter of the arthropods in the shared water recipient, wherein the arthropod monitoring parameter is related to one or more of growth, metabolism, and behavior of the arthropods: and (b) controlling an photo-autotrophic organism control parameter of the photo-autotrophic organism in the shared water recipient in dependence of the arthropod monitoring parameter, wherein the photo-autotrophic organism control parameter influences one or more of growth and metabolism of the photo-autotrophic organisms.

Abstract: An artificial fish reef using a vehicle body made of steel plate of a discarded vehicle as an artificial-fish-reef outer shell portion, the artificial fish reef includes the artificial-fish-reef outer shell portion and a carbide which is generated by using interior and exterior materials which are provided to be attendant on the vehicle body as a raw material.

Abstract: A method for monitoring an aquaculture net, including: transmitting, from a sensor coupled to a net, a signal including information indicative of one or more net state parameters through water; receiving the signal from a sensor coupled to a net, the signal including information indicative of one or more net state parameters; extracting the information from the signal; applying the extracted information as input to a machine learning model trained to determine a net state from the extracted information; determining the presence of a defect in the net.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for holding a coral cutting, the device comprising: a first hollow tubular element extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a distal end, a proximal end, an inner face and an outer face, and a second element arranged coaxially at the proximal end of the first element and comprising a flared part defining a planar surface comprising a plane diverging circumferentially around the longitudinal axis of the first element, and the device having a textured surface.

Abstract: Described herein are transgenic mammals that express immunoglobulins with equine variable domains, including transgenic rodents that express immunoglobulins with equine variable domains for the development of therapeutic equine antibodies.

Abstract: A fishing information processing system includes an acquisition unit that acquires prescribed fishing information, an information accumulation controller that accumulates the prescribed information acquired by the acquisition unit as accumulated information, an estimation unit that estimates optimum conditions related to a fishing trip based on the accumulated information accumulated by the information accumulation controller, and a provision unit that provides the optimum conditions estimated by the estimation unit to a user.

Abstract: A fishing tackle management system includes an identification unit for identifying fishing tackle from an image, a determination unit for making determinations regarding prescribed matters regarding to the fishing tackle based on the results of an identification of the identification unit, and a notification unit that controls user notifications of information based on the determination results of the determination unit.

Abstract: A line-winding device including a tension detection unit that can be incorporated in a reel, can be downsized, and can measure a tension with high accuracy even at the time of stopping without the need to bend a line path. A line-winding device is configured to include: a spool capable of winding a fishing line; an operating part for winding the fishing line around the spool; a support shaft portion for rotatably supporting the spool; a restoring force generation unit for generating a restoring force between the support shaft portion and the spool; a restricting part for restricting a rotational movement amount of the spool; and a detection unit for detecting the rotational movement amount of the spool.

Abstract: A fishing information processing system includes an acquisition unit that acquires prescribed fishing information, a determination unit that determines an event occurred based on the prescribed fishing information acquired by the acquisition unit, and a first storage control unit that causes a first storage unit to store the prescribed fishing information, from a prescribed time before the time that it is determined by the determination unit that an event has occurred, as event information.

Abstract: A line-winding device is a line-winding device for fishing capable of being fixed to a fishing rod, the line-winding device including: a spool capable of winding a fishing line around a central axis substantially parallel to an extending direction of the fishing rod; a rotor including a guide part for guiding the fishing line and rotatable around the spool; an operating part for rotationally operating the guide part; and a switching part for switching availability of guiding by the guide part, and including: a support shaft portion that pivotally supports the spool rotatably and is rotatably supported with respect to a device main body; a restoration unit for applying a restoring force between the support shaft portion and the spool; and a detection unit for detecting an angular position of the support shaft portion.

Abstract: An insect trap comprising a housing comprising an upper chamber and a lower chamber, a cover, a meshy accumulation chamber, and a side wall of the upper chamber is a grate having slot-like openings providing a passage for air and insects, while an axial fan is mounted in the lower chamber, the axial fan configured to transfer the air from the upper chamber to the accumulation chamber. Insect attraction means are two electromagnetic radiation sources, a first being an infrared radiation source arranged on an outer surface of a wall of the lower chamber and formed by a heating element arranged on an inner surface of the wall, and a second arranged in a center of the upper chamber and being a combined infrared and ultraviolet radiation source. A frequency of both radiation sources is within a bioresonance range of infrared waves, while an intensity of the radiation of the second source is greater than an intensity of the radiation of the first source.

Abstract: An extendable and adjustable insect entrapment apparatus reaches insects and pests in hard to reach areas through a multi-jointed elongated rod that hinges and pivots into various configuration to reach and entrap the insects with a pad of stacked, singular sticky sheets. The rod has a proximal end with a formed hole for hanging the apparatus from a distal end. At least one joint in the rod is fixedly set at a desired angle and orientation. The sticky sheets retain any insects which travel or fall into a base at the distal end of the rod. Each sheet is coated with a mild compression adhesive material that entraps an insect in response to an application of force against the insect. Each sticky sheet can be separated individually. Upon entrapment of an insect, the outermost sticky sheet restraining the insect is separated, folded to encase the insect, and disposed of.

Abstract: A system and method for treating head lice, and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a system to trap and/or eradicate head lice from a subject passively.

Abstract: The underground pest control device is intended to provide users with an apparatus that can repel gophers and similar burrowing animals. To accomplish this, the device includes an abrasive protective installation that may be positioned within the soil, below gardens, flower beds, shrubberies, pools, etc., where gophers or other burrowing animals may become a nuisance. Further, a plurality of fasteners may be integrated into the installation, to hold the panels in place. Furthermore, the device may be integrated into planters or other enclosed structures that are also prone to such pests. Additionally, the device may include repellents that may be used in a safe way in association with the abrasive installation.

Abstract: The biological control of agricultural pests is growing rapidly due to the increasing trend towards healthier foodstuffs. The present invention is a response to this and aims to enhance productivity and optimize the entire biological control chain, from operations related to breeding, production, handling, and storage of organisms, as well as transportation, release, and field application. This reduces costs and increases efficiency in the sustainable management of pests, optimizing the quality and viability of biological crop protection products, which include but are not limited to chemical powders, minerals, microbiological agents, insects in the form of eggs, pupae and adults, earthworms, animal feed, seeds, or fruits. These products require specific climatic conditions, and their physical integrity must be maintained, minimizing stress and damage from production to release into the environment. To improve the operation of this system, the concept of using cartridges and refills has been developed.

Abstract: The present inventive concept provides non-toxic compositions including ethanol, a stabilizing agent, a solvent and an alkalinizing agent and methods of using the same in the field of preservation of a human cadaver for surgical training in general surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and/or robotically assisted surgery. In particular, the compositions provide a safer alternative to aldehyde-based compositions and fresh frozen cadavers. The present inventive concept also includes human cadavers for use during surgical training.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, for freeze-dry protecting extracellular vesicles, capable of preserving the function and characteristics of extracellular vesicles, and an extracellular vesicle freeze-drying method using same. Trehalose and sucrose of the present invention are added to an extracellular vesicle freeze-drying process to solve the problems of crystal growth and redissolution capacity degradation, which are problems in an existing freeze-dry protective agent, and also maintain the unique marker, functional factor expressions and therapeutic effects of the extracellular vesicles, and thus may be variously utilized for producing various therapeutic agents using extracellular vesicles.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods, compositions, and kits for the preservation of nucleic acids. The disclosure also provides methods, compositions, and kits for preserving nucleic acids in biological samples (e.g., cell-free DNA in blood or saliva).

Abstract: Lipid binding protein-based complexes for use in an organ preservation solution, organ preservation solutions comprising lipid binding protein-based complexes, kits for making organ preservation solutions, processes for preserving organs using the organ preservation solutions, organs preserved thereby, systems for preserving organs comprising the organ preservation solutions, and methods for transplanting organs obtained by the organ preservation processes.