Abstract: A hybrid tomato plant, designated HM 8507 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HM 8507, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HM 8507, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HM 8507 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: This disclosure describes the microbial network and community assembly patterns of brown macro algae, e.g., Macrocystis pyrifera gametophyte germplasm, cultures used to cultivate an offshore farm and identify network features associated with increased biomass of mature sporophytes. Several network features, such as clustering coefficient and edge ratios, significantly vary with biomass outcomes; also, gametophytes that become low- or high biomass sporophytes have different hub taxa. This disclosure describes microbial community dynamics in M. pyrifera germplasm cultures and development of early life stage inoculants used on seaweed cultivars to increase biomass yield.

Abstract: An automatically cleanable milk filter includes a cylindrical housing with an outer wall, a first end with a first liquid connection, and above a second end with a second liquid connection. A concentric cylindrical filter part and a cylindrical core placed concentrically within the filter part are accommodated in the housing. The filter part includes wire having a tapered cross-sectional profile in a spiral shape or as a series of parallel rings or rods, and a frame for keeping them spaced apart, thereby forming a plurality of filter openings. The filter part divides the filter volume into a first volume part which is directly connected to the first liquid connection, and a second volume part which is directly connected to the second liquid connection. The second volume part includes a cylindrical part, as well as a top part which narrows at a transition to the second liquid connection.

Abstract: An integrally formed horse transportation trailer including an internal airflow system designed to control airflow to individual horse stalls within the horse transportation trailer. The integrally formed horse transportation trailer includes an adjustable internal tie track, an external adjustable tie track, a fender skirt, a dress door, a moonroof, a climate control system, a bench set with an overhead clothes bar, a walkthrough door, an adjustable double-hinged divider, a side slide-in/slide out ramp, a rear slide-in/slide out ramp, and a removable rear loading compartment. The horse transportation trailer is further operable to haul in a forward and reverse facing direction.

Abstract: A pet flush toilet having a bowl with a drain opening in a rear end of the bowl near a bottom of the bowl, a flushing opening in a side of the bowl, and a pet entrance opening in a front end of the bowl. A flushing hose is inserted into the flushing opening and a vacuum input pipe is inserted into the drain opening. The pet flush toilet has a water pump and a vacuum pump. The flushing hose is connected to the output of the water pump and the vacuum input pipe is connected to the input of the vacuum pump. A water source is connected to the input of the water pump. The water pump and the vacuum pump turn on automatically and simultaneously to flush and clean the bottom of the pet flush toilet when a motion sensor detects a pet leaving the pet flush toilet.

Abstract: A system toilet for a pet includes an excretion container, having a liquid-permeable bottom surface portion, that stores toilet litter, a tray, disposed below the excretion container, that stores an absorbent sheet that absorbs liquid that has passed through the bottom surface portion, a lower container that holds the tray, and an upper container disposed above the excretion container and having an opening portion on an upper side for a pet to enter and exit. The upper container has a pair of sidewall portions disposed to face each other on both sides in a width direction of the opening portion and extending in a front-rear direction and a rear wall portion facing the opening portion in the front-rear direction. A height of the highest portion in the pair of sidewall portions is higher than a height of the highest portion in the rear wall portion.

Abstract: A system toilet for a pet includes an excretion container, including a liquid-permeable bottom surface portion, that houses toilet litter, a tray, disposed below the excretion container, that houses an absorbent sheet that absorbs liquid having passed through the liquid-permeable bottom surface portion, a lower container that holds the tray, and an upper container disposed to cover an upper part of the excretion container and having an opening portion through which a pet enters and exits. The upper container includes a pair of side wall portions disposed to face each other on both sides in a width direction of the opening portion and extending in a front-rear direction, an upper wall portion disposed above the opening portion to bridge over the pair of side wall portions, a lower wall portion disposed below the opening portion, and a side wall guide portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of preparing shaped three dimensional clay particles suitable for cat litter with improved absorptivity. The method is three dimensional printing clay slurry in the desired particle shape, and wherein the printed clay particle, when printed at a low temperature and when dried, provides improved absorptivity when compared to extruded clay particles. The particles are not crushed, and the particles are not sintered at elevated temperatures.

Abstract: An automatic feeder that includes a housing and a divider. The housing includes a housing exterior and a housing interior. The divider includes a base portion and a dividing portion. The dividing portion of the divider separates the housing interior into at least wo separate chambers, and the base portion separates the bottom opening into at least two separate outlets. At least two hatch doors are disposed on the base portion of the divider to cover the at least two separate outlets. The divider includes at least two electronic locks which releasably secure the at least two hatch doors in a closed position. A programmable electronic controller is included in the divider and is configured to send a time dependent signal to disengage the electronic lock and release the hatch doors to an open position.

Abstract: A device including a comb tool, wherein said comb tool having a body segment, the body segment containing elongated horizontal region, two side regions and a plurality of projections, wherein the plurality of projections are attached to said elongated horizontal region and lie between the two side regions; an attachment implement having grooved or slotted sections, wherein the attachment implement is operable to be engaged with the comb body; and a barrier insert, wherein the barrier insert is configured to removably engage the grooved or slotted sections of the attachment implement to trap fleas or debris during pet grooming or combing.

Abstract: A pet wellness and training device intended to be worn inside an animal's mouth, and a method for manufacturing the same. More specifically, the pet wellness and training device comprises: an upper barrier configured to be disposed at least partially adjacent to a roof of the animal's mouth, a lower barrier configured to be disposed at least partially adjacent to a floor of the animal's mouth, a frame disposed between and connecting the upper barrier and the lower barrier, a breathable barrier extending between at least a portion of the upper barrier and at least a portion of the lower barrier, and at least one expansion member configured to urge the upper barrier and the lower barrier away from each other. In some embodiments, the upper and lower barrier may be integrally formed as one piece, configured to fit securely inside the animal's mouth.

Abstract: A hybrid system includes a combination of a robotic arm with a real dog. This combination enables to do a new function that the normal dog cannot do it. This function depends on the type of robotic arm and the kind of the dog. An attachment is very important part in the hybrid system and it is used to physically attach the robotic arm to the real dog. This attachment should be sturdy and strong. This attachment may be a dog harness or the robotic arm may be attached directly to the dog. The robotic arm can be controlled manually or automatically. This hybrid system may be provided with several sensors and/or detecting devices to help in several tasks. This invention is easy to apply with the low cost. This system can be used in different fields.

Abstract: A harness assembly can include a harness including a guide; and a control line extending through the guide, the control line capable of translating through the guide relative to the harness. A pet training assembly can include a harness assembly including a harness including a guide; and a control line extending through the guide, the control line capable of translating through the guide relative to the harness, the control line defining a first end and a second end; a collar coupled to the first end; and a leash coupled to the second end.

Abstract: The utility model relates to a bidirectional communication pet electronic appliance, which comprises a group of transmitters and receivers, and is characterized in that: The transmitter actively transmits a wireless signal to the receiver to seek a wireless connection with the receiver so as to control the receiver; The receiver is fixedly worn on the pet through a strap and is controlled by the wireless signal sent by the transmitter; The receiver also sends a wireless signal to the transmitter, and the transmitter responds accordingly based on the wireless signal sent by the receiver.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for managing animals by surveying eating behavior of the animals in a livestock area, including monitoring the animals over a time period subsequent to distributing feed at a feed table in the livestock area, identifying animal behavior that fails to meet a criteria, and performing an such as regrouping the animals or conducting a health check on the animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the sex of a chick, comprising: determining (100) a region of interest in the image in which the feathers of a wing are visible, and running, on said region of interest, a classification model (400) trained on a training data set comprising images of male chick wings and female chick wings, in order to determine whether the chick is male or female.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an injection machine for injecting eggs, in which the machine injects eggs placed in trays, said machine comprising: a first injector set (14) for injecting a fluid substance into a first group of eggs in a first tray and at least one other injector set (16) for injecting a fluid substance into a different group of eggs in another tray, said machine also comprising a treatment line along which the injector sets are arranged, said injector sets (14, 16) being spaced apart from one another such that one injector set treats a single tray at a time, each injector set (14, 16) being configured to simultaneously treat the eggs to be injected in the corresponding egg group, said tray being stationary during the treatment of said egg group by the corresponding injector set, said machine also being configured so that the injector sets (14, 16) treat trays placed under these injector sets (14, 16) synchronously or substantially synchronously.

Abstract: Beehives and beehive stand are provided herein. A beehive stand for use as a base of a beehive can include a stand body having a first side wall and a second side wall and a top portion having an opening therethrough. Each of the first and second side walls include an inner wall face with a drawer slide groove and a bottom board slide groove in the respective inner wall face of the respective first and second side wall. The inner wall faces of first and second side walls face each other such that the drawer slide grooves in the respective inner wall faces align and the bottom board slide grooves in the respective inner wall faces align. The beehive stand includes a drawer having a drawer front secured to a litter tray. The litter tray having side portions that are configured to slide along the drawer slide grooves in the respective first and second side walls to allow the drawer to be inserted and held within the stand body and removed from the stand body.

Abstract: A system includes a housing; a water tank positioned within the housing, wherein an inside of the water tank is sealed to prevent contact between material forming the water tank and water within the water tank; a water movement subsystem causing water to circulate within the water tank, including a baffle extending along the center of the water tank dividing the water tank into a circular raceway, and a pump causing water to circulate; an aeration subsystem maintaining an oxygenation level suitable for crustaceans to live within the water tank; a temperature control subsystem maintaining a water temperature suitable for crustaceans to live within the water tank; a water quality monitoring subsystem monitoring a water quality parameter of water within the water tank; a feeding subsystem configured to dispense food into the water tank; a biofloc removal subsystem configured to remove biofloc from the water tank; and a control system.

Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to a reef frame, which may include a frame structure including a plurality of interconnected beams. The reef frame may also include a plurality of deployment hooks connected to the frame structure, and configured to connect to a plurality of articles. The reef frame may further include a plurality of buoys attached to each of the plurality of deployment hooks. According to certain embodiments, each of the plurality of deployment hooks is configured to attach to a respective link of each of the plurality of articles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a transgenic mouse expressing a fusion protein comprising OCT+ under a transcriptional control. In some embodiments, also disclosed herein include embryos, stem cells, and germline cells obtained from the transgenic mouse. In additional embodiments, disclosed herein include a method of generating the transgenic mouse and a method of assessing a product using an embryo obtained from the transgenic mouse.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by germ cell transplantation techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to genetically modified swine wherein at least one allele of a SIGLEC1 gene has been inactivated and/or at least one allele of a CD163 gene has been inactivated. Genetically modified swine having both alleles of the SIGLEC1 gene and/or both alleles CD163 gene inactivated are resistant to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). Methods for producing such transgenic swine are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to genetically modified animals and cells with humanized light chain immunoglobulin locus and/or humanized heavy chain immunoglobulin locus. In one aspect, the endogenous light chain immunoglobulin locus comprises a limit number of human IGKV genes and human IGKJ genes.

Abstract: A wire structure may have a loop of fishing line on each of four sides, with weights to lower the line, giving a loop on each side. These loops may be tied to a central fishing line, which a user may pull to close the loops. This may catch a crab if one is in the trap, allowing a user to bring the crab to a wharf or boat, for example. Releasing the fishing line may allow the weights to lower, which may open the loops and release the crab without the user needing to touch the trap near the crab, which may reduce the chance of being pinched by a crab claw.

Abstract: A modularized spinnerbait system or kit includes a fork system to change fishing components in real time without having to tie or untie a fishing line with each change.

Abstract: Provided is a fishing reel equipped with a concealment cover for side concealment of a level wind. The fishing reel protects the level wind by covering an opening on each side of a level wind mounting portion with a dedicated concealment cover, and allows a user to decorate the fishing reel by changing the color of the concealment cover to suit the user's taste. To this end, the fishing reel includes a frame configured to have a concealment cover mounting portion provided between side cover mounting portions and a top cover mounting portion, and a concealment cover coupled to the concealment cover mounting portion and configured to cover an opening on each side of a level wind mounting portion.

Abstract: This invention is for the purpose of helping low level light or night time fishing to be made easy to see the activity of the fishing pole for determining when a fish is biting. It constructed in such a way as to allow the light to be aimed back to the fisherman, the lighted fishing pole apparatus is molded around the last eyelet of the fishing pole and allows the string to feed through the last eyelet as normal. The Light/LED is also housed inside of this housing, There is a power supply in the form of a battery that provides voltage through a switch in which both are inside the handle. Wires are attached from the battery to the switch and then to the Light/LED in the housing. This invention also makes it easier to manufacture and with modifications provide for installation on existing fishing poles.

Abstract: A method for counting bird parasites (22) by capturing an image of a target area (20) that the parasites are expected to cross, and using image recognition techniques for discerning the parasites, characterized in that the target area (20) is a portion of a substrate (12) on which birds (10) are kept and which has a topography with low time variation, and the method comprises a step of counting incidents of temporary local disturbance of the topography of the target area.

Abstract: A method for measuring insect activity in a geographic area, the method comprising: traversing at least a portion of target area by a movable insect sensor, the insect sensor configured to generate sensor data indicative of one or more insect detection events, each insect detection event being indicative of one or more detected insects in a detection volume of the movable insect sensor; creating, by a data processing system based on the generated sensor data, an insect distribution map of the target area, the insect distribution map representing local insect activity in respective portions of the target area.

Abstract: The pneumatic sprayer for palm trees includes an air tank having an outlet; a one-way air valve having an input port and output port, the outlet of the air tank being connected to the input port of the one-way air valve; a compressor connected to the one-way air valve; a pressure regulator connected to the air tank regulating the pressure of the air coming from the outlet of the air tank; an outlet tank connected to the output port of the one-way air valve; and a sprayer device connected to the outlet tank.

Abstract: A pressure self-controlled irrigation and pesticide application spray nozzle for a micro-irrigation system, the spray nozzle mainly comprising a spray nozzle body (1), a spray nozzle cap (10), a spring sleeve (7), flow guide holes (2), a spring washer (3), a mist spraying nozzle (4), a rotary acceleration chamber (5), a compression spring (6), circular-arc-shaped flow passages (8), a thread (9), refraction faces (11), an engagement recess, flow guide slots (15), a connecting rod movable hole (16), and a connecting rod (17). The spray nozzle is provided with a double-flow-passage structure. The spray nozzle body (1) is internally provided with the spring sleeve (7) and the spring washer (3). Water flow pressure is controlled to push the spring washer (3) to drive the spring sleeve (7) to move vertically, thereby achieving the switching between two operating modes, i.e., irrigation and mist spraying.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for providing operation data for treatment devices for treating an agricultural field (14), wherein the treatment devices include at least a first treatment device (21) and a second treatment device (22) for treating the agricultural field (14), the method comprising the steps: obtaining field data for at least one section of the agricultural field at least from the first treatment device; based on the field data associated with the at least one section providing selection data for selecting the second treatment device associated with the at least one section of the agricultural field.

Abstract: A farming machine including a number of treatment mechanisms treats plants as the farming machine moves through the field. The control system of the farming machine executes a plant identification model configured to identify plants in the field for treatment. The plant identification model is also configured to identify plants in non-ideal operating conditions. For example, the control system can identify and treat plants in non-ideal operating conditions where airborne particulates are present in an accessed image. The plant identification model is also configured to determine a particulate level in an accessed image and transmit a notification of the particulate level to an operator of the farming system. The control system generates a treatment map identifying which treatment mechanisms to actuate to treat the plants in the field. The farming machine treats the plants in the field according to the treatment map.

Abstract: An animal trap is provided that includes a plurality of posts and a net structure. The net structure is attached to the posts. The net structure has a width that extends between an upper lateral edge and a lower lateral edge, a first length that extends between a first lengthwise end and a second lengthwise end at the upper lateral edge, and a second length that extends between the first and second lengthwise ends at the lower lateral edge. The net structure includes a net and an upper cord. The upper cord is attached to the net. The net structure is configurable in a set configuration having an interior trap region. In the set configuration, the net structure has a first circumference at the upper lateral edge and a second circumference at the lower lateral edge. The first circumference is greater than the second circumference.

Abstract: A trap for animals that automatically resets and preserves bait. The self-resetting animal trap includes an upper chamber having a bait chamber removably covered by an entrance gate and a bait lid, respectively. A trap gate forms a floor of the upper chamber, wherein a lower chamber for receiving a trapped animal is disposed therebeneath. The trap gate, entrance gate, and bait lid are pivotally connected to one another and move between a set configuration and a trap configuration. In the set configuration, the entrance gate and bait lid are open, and, in the trap configuration, the trap gate is open. The trap is biased to the set configuration due to a counterweight disposed on an end of the entrance gate. The counterweight is offset when an animal is disposed on the trap gate, thereby moving the self-resetting animal trap to the trap configuration.

Abstract: A shark repellent system includes a barrier, a controller and at least one remote device wirelessly connected to the barrier. The barrier is configured to be positioned in the ocean and includes a plurality of electronic pods configured to be spaced apart along a length of the barrier. Each pod has an electrode attached thereto and the pods are configured to apply electrical pulses to the electrodes to form an electric field between adjacent electrodes, thereby repelling sharks from the vicinity of the electrode. The system includes a mooring arrangement for securing the barrier to a structure, vessel or coastal feature. The controller is configured to transmit firing instructions to the pods in order to coordinate the electrical pulses generated, and is configured to monitor operation or status of the pods. The remote device permits a user to remotely control and monitor the barrier, individual pods or the controller.

Abstract: A game tote for carrying small animals or birds. The game tote includes a series of game straps each designed to carry a single small animal or bird. The game straps are each formed from a wire section that include a braided cable or wire surrounded by a coating, such as vinyl or PVC. The outer end of each game strap includes a retaining loop that is formed by the end of the wire section. A slide block is located near the end of the wire section. The wire section passes through a sliding section of the slide block and the end of the wire section is secured in a crimping section. The wire section slides into and out of the sliding section to expand and contract the retaining loop. The outer coating on the wire section both protects the cable and restricts the sliding movement of the wire section.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the decoy line adjuster can include a line and a body having: a top end; a bottom end; a fin a first flange; and/or a second flange. In some embodiments, the body is divided into a decoy attaching potion; a spool potion; and an anchoring potion. In some embodiments, the decoy attaching potion can include an aperture. In some embodiments, the anchoring attaching portion can include a body notch configured to receive the line. In some embodiments, the anchoring attaching potion can include a line locking system. In some embodiments, the second flange includes a flange notch configured to receive the line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organ perfusion systems that can be used at room temperature. The organ perfusion systems do not comprise a temperature controller. In some embodiments, the organ perfusion systems do not comprise a cleaning device for cleaning the perfusion fluid. The perfusion fluid can comprise Williams' medium E. The organ perfusion systems can be portable and can be used to preserving an organ, preventing ischemic damage in an organ, or recovering an ischemically damaged organ.

Abstract: An insecticidal gel formulation including an insecticide active agent, sugar, sorbitol, hydrophilic fumed silica, xanthan gum, and a solvent is disclosed. Further, the insecticidal gel formulation comprises a total amount of hydrophilic fumed silica and xanthan gum of at least 3.6% by weight of the total insecticidal gel formulation.

Abstract: Materials composed of inorganic and organic compounds that inhibit, promote and stabilize nanostructured crystalline calcium carbonate for the recruitment and growth of oyster larvae and spat. By using simple chemical precursors in a bottom-up or top-down approach, a variety of layered material compositions can be obtained which result in a standalone material or one that can be applied to and supported by cementitious substrates. The chemical compounds and processes described in this invention are scalable, thus providing for manufacturing small or large quantities of tailored materials, utilizing a variety of techniques, such as but not limited to 3-D printing, spraying, molding and freeze casting to produce a broad spectrum of material compositions and forms suitable for a variety of oyster species and estuarine environments.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition including a compound represented by the disclosed formula 1 and having an antibacterial activity of 80% or more as measured by the disclosed method 1, against at least one strain of gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, and fungus. Since the antibacterial composition includes a hydrophilic functional group and a hydrophobic functional group at the same time, it is advantageous for imparting antibacterial properties.

Abstract: A method of exterminating a pest, including spraying a composition on the pest. The composition contains an anionic surfactant (A), a compound (B) selected from the group consisting of an organic acid and an organic acid salt, and water. The spraying is with at least one selected from the group consisting of an extrusion spray container, a trigger spray container, a push spray container, an electric sprayer, and a drone spray apparatus.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising the active ingredients cinmethylin and ethofumesate are described. These herbicidal compositions are particularly suitable for use against harmful plants in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: Novel chemical compounds having herbicidal activity, agricultural compositions, process for their manufacture and their use in crop protection are provided.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein components (A) and (B) are as defined in claim 1, and use of the compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

Abstract: Formulations and methods for efficiently and safely controlling pests in animals are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising as component (A) a compound of formula (I) or an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof (I) and, as component (B), a compound of formula (II) or an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof (II) and to their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling dallisgrass or tropical signalgrass in warm-season turfgrass, comprising applying to the warm-season turfgrass or to the locus of the warm-season turfgrass an effective rate of pinoxaden.