Abstract: The present invention relates to a watermelon plant showing resistance against potyviruses, wherein the watermelon plant may comprise one or more of resistance conferring alleles of QTL1, QTL2 and QTL3 and wherein the said QTLs are as present in or obtainable from a watermelon plant, representative seed of which was deposited under deposit accession number NCIMB 42537, 42536, 42535 respectively.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07010407 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07010407, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07010407, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07010407, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07010407. 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 07010407. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07010407, 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 07010407 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91241408 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91241408, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91241408, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91241408, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91241408. 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 91241408. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91241408, 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 91241408 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 09015455 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 09015455, to the plants of soybean cultivar 09015455, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 09015455, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 09015455. 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 09015455. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 09015455, 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 09015455 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 02051391 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 02051391, to the plants of soybean cultivar 02051391, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 02051391, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 02051391. 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 02051391. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02051391, 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 02051391 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A vacuum supply source (100) includes a first vacuum pump (110) configured for providing vacuum pressure at a first maximum vacuum level; a second vacuum pump (120) configured for providing vacuum pressure at a second maximum vacuum level (P2), the first vacuum pump (110) having a larger capacity than the second vacuum pump (120); a flow limiter valve (140) arranged between the vacuum pumps (110, 120); a vacuum conduit (130), connected to the vacuum pumps (110, 120); and a controller (150) configured to obtain a request for a desired vacuum level (PR), determine a required pump speed of the first and/or second vacuum pumps (110, 120) in order to provide vacuum pressure at the desired vacuum level (PR), and adjust pump speed of the first and/or second vacuum pumps (110, 120) according to the determined required pump speed, via a control signal.

Abstract: A novel automatic stall latch device is disclosed. The device is a secure, automatic latch for stall doors that house livestock, but can be retrofitted to any sliding door. The device comprises a locking plate and a wedge that the locking plate slides over to lock the door. A narrow rod is then installed on the side of the sliding door to operate the automatic latch. The locking plate is bolted to the top of the stall or sliding door and operated via the narrow rod that runs down the side of the door. The rod can be actuated to open the stall door. When the door is closed, the locking plate automatically connects to the wedge component that bolts to the top of the stall wall next to the closed door.

Abstract: The enclosed invention is a unitary, combination rabbit feeder and litter. More specifically, provided is a functional, portable rabbit feeder and litter that provides both a chute for food storage (e.g., hay) and an enclosed area in which a rabbit or rabbits may expunge.

Abstract: An automated self-cleaning litter box includes a guide arrangement to allow for slidably mounting a disposable litter receptacle. The litter box can include a ramp with a catch basin and removable mat.

Abstract: A disposable kitty litter box is provided. The disposable kitty litter box includes a base portion and a plurality of layer portions each including a plurality of apertures. In an assembled configuration, the plurality of apertures of each layer portion of the plurality of layer portions are offset from each other to keep kitty litter from passing between a plurality of apertures of a top layer portion.

Abstract: A granule for detecting occult blood in pet urine including 50-70 parts by weight of an adsorbent, 50-60 parts by weight of a filler, 3-5 parts by weight of an antibacterial agent, 5-10 parts by weight of a deodorant, 2-4 parts by weight of cumene hydroperoxide, and 2-4 parts by weight of an indicator.

Abstract: An absorbent material suitable for cat litter among other things may include glucomannan of a known purity and biodegradable and/or non-biodegradable additives/base material.

Abstract: An animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. The plurality of members includes a first member having a frame and a door formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. The door is pivotable with respect to the frame and a latch maintains the door in a closed position when latched. At least one of the wires of the door assembly is configured to include one of an access portion and a tab, and at least one of the wires of the frame assembly includes the other of the access portion and the tab. The latch, when moved to an open position, enables sliding movement of the door with respect to the frame. Alignment of the access portion and tab provides for opening of the door and pivoting movement of the door with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A collapsible pet bed includes a clamshell container, a double hinge, legs, and stairs. The clamshell container includes a first tray and a second tray. The double hinge is designed to permit relative movement of the first tray and the second tray to: an open position in which the bottom wall of the first tray abuts the bottom wall of the second tray, and a closed position in which the side walls of the first tray abut the side walls of the second tray. The legs are extendable into an extended position and collapsible into a collapsed position for storage inside the clamshell container. The stairs are designed to be removably attached to the first tray to permit a pet to climb up into the first tray. The stairs are collapsible for storage inside the clamshell container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for livestock feeding and care. The livestock feeding devices include two horizontal bars adapted to be strung through a hay net, and further include at least two mounting brackets which each include a zigzag channel. One horizontal bar is fixed in place on the mounting brackets, and the other horizontal bar moves in and out of the zigzag channels of the mounting brackets.

Abstract: An animal interaction device with a base, a housing, and a feeding mechanism having a rotatable platform mounted on the top surface of the base to rotate about an axis of rotation. There is a low profile drive cavity between the platform and the base and a food tray disposed on a top surface of the platform. A drive mechanism is located within the drive cavity and includes a drive mechanism with a curved rack gear engaged with the rotatable platform. There is a horizontally disposed worm drive mounted in communication with the curved rack gear to enable rotation of the rotatable platform about the axis of rotation. As the platform is rotated, the food tray moves from a first position where the tray is concealed under the housing to a second position outside of the housing, thereby allowing access to the food tray by an animal.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing feed, which comprises a container which is configured to contain feed and is provided with an inlet opening for loading feed into the container and an outlet opening for dispensing feed contained in the container, wherein an auger is arranged at the outlet opening and is mechanically connected to a rotor which is arranged in the container and is configured to be mechanically connected to an actuator to rotate the auger around a rotation axis. The present description also concerns a feeder and a system which can comprise said dispenser.

Abstract: A horse leg protector comprising a protection body. At least two elastic slots formed on the protective surface corresponding to the posterior side of the metacarpal bone. At least three metacarpal guards formed on the protective surface and corresponding to the posterior side of the metacarpal bone, any two metacarpal guards are formed on the upper side and lower side of the elastic slot respectively, and the outer periphery of each metacarpal guard has a first slope and a second slope. The protection body is bent towards the direction of the protective surface, the slopes of each metacarpal guard facing the elastic slot gradually approach each other, the width of each elastic slot is gradually reduced by the compression of each metacarpal guard. This protector utilizes the combined action of elastic slots and multiple guards to offer maximum protection to the horse's leg while allowing for unrestricted movement.

Abstract: A trackable pet toy is disclosed herein. The trackable pet toy has a radiopaque material configured for detection using medical imaging within an animal's digestive system.

Abstract: An interactive device for pets includes a main body, a circuit unit, an image capture unit, and a stick. The main body includes a supporting portion. When a first end of the stick is inserted into the supporting portion, a second end of the stick is located at a start position. The stick is rotatable with respect to the main body. An included angle exists between the supporting portion and a vertical direction of the main body. The second end of the stick returns to the start position when rotation of the stick ends.

Abstract: A throwable toroidal projectile and a launcher for the toroidal projectile are disclosed, wherein the toroidal projectile comprises at least one flange. The flange is shaped in such a way that stepping on the flange with one's foot flips the projectile into a vertical position so that it can be loaded into the launcher hands-free. The launcher comprises a curved arm and a straight arm disposed on opposite sides of a C-shaped cup, so that swinging the launcher around in an arc will release the toroidal projectile with topspin and velocity.

Abstract: A pet diaper includes a main body portion composed of at least a front sheet, a back sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the front sheet and the back sheet. The main body portion has a ventral side configured to cover a ventral side of a pet and a dorsal side configured to cover a dorsal side of the pet. The main body portion includes a first cut portion configured to form a first opening through which a tail of the pet is inserted and a second cut portion configured to form a second opening through which feces of the pet pass, the second opening having a larger area than the first opening. At least a part of the first cut portion and a part of the second cut portion are disposed on an outer surface of the main body portion in a folded state.

Abstract: A dog leash capable of storing a drink comprises a container for accommodating a drink can or a cup, a silica gel cup sleeve sheathed outside the container, a lower cover fixed at a bottom portion of the container, a leash groove body located in the lower cover and buckled with the bottom portion of the container, a volute spiral spring located in the leash groove body, a flat leash located in a groove body on an outer side of the leash groove body and stretched outside the lower cover, and a leash hook fixed at a free end of the flat leash, the container is provided with a plurality of openings in an inner wall close to a bottle mouth of the container, and a silica gel anti-slip plug is fixed in each opening; and the silica gel anti-skid plug is provided with an outward extension part.

Abstract: The method involves moving an apparatus with a sampling unit in an animal enclosure to collect air samples while monitoring environmental parameters and using navigation techniques to avoid obstacles. An apparatus is provided that interacts with animals, collects direct samples, and can be in the form of a robot. The robotic system successfully collects aerosol samples, interacts with animals without disruption, and detects viable biological particles on its surfaces. It moves slowly, preventing harm to animals and maintaining study integrity. The robot is remotely controlled, adaptable to different environments, and has a compact size, programmable drivetrain, and extended battery life. Iterative design improvements based on scientist feedback refined the robot's performance, including maneuverability, size, speed, and battery life, ensuring valuable data collection for scientific research.

Abstract: A machine vision system for larval aquatic animal rearing constituted of a video camera, a watertight housing and a processor, wherein the video camera is arranged to continuously capture video of a predetermined volume and transmit the captured video to the processor, and wherein the processor is arranged to apply one or more neural networks to the captured video to: isolate individual aquatic animal within the video: identify at least one predetermined activity parameter and/or at least one predetermined morphological anomaly of the isolated aquatic animal.

Abstract: The utility model relates to a poultry water feeder, which belongs to the technical field of a drinking bowl for breeding. The poultry water feeder comprises a water tray and a water storage device on which the water tray is removably installed, wherein a water trough is arranged on the water tray, a water inlet is arranged on the water storage device, and the water storage device comprises a bucket body and a bucket bottom cover, a water outlet hole connected with the water trough is arranged on the bucket bottom cover, and the poultry water feeder also comprises a sealing component, one part of which is arranged on the bucket bottom cover and the other part of which is arranged on the water tray for opening or sealing the water outlet hole.

Abstract: Poultry toe and claw positioning systems and methods are described herein. The positioning systems and methods may be used to separate and precisely locate the forward-facing toes and claws of birds.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a growth of a crustacean set. The method comprises: acquiring, from a memory unit, history data associated with an ecdysis of the crustacean set; determining, by a processing unit, an estimation of the ecdysis information of the crustacean set based on the history data associated with the ecdysis of the crustacean set by a mathematical model describing a relationship set between the history data associated with the ecdysis of the crustacean set and the ecdysis information of the crustacean set; and determining, by the processing unit, an execution of an instruction for farming the crustacean set based on the estimation of the ecdysis information of the crustacean set.

Abstract: An aquaculture system can include an aquafarm with one or more aquatic pods of aquatic organisms and a remote device to manage the aquafarm. An aquatic pod may be associated with an aquatic structure with a buoyancy system and a control device to automatically perform daily farming functions. The aquatic structure may include an enclosure to hold the aquatic organisms. The control device may be configured to use a smart buoyancy assistant to control the buoyancy system and to determine the farming task to perform in response to environmental stimuli. The remote device can receive data representing crop metrics, harvest results, and sensor data. The remote device can aggregate data from multiple aquatic pods and correlate the data to generate aquaculture models to improve the harvest results. The remote device can generate overview and maintenance reports for the aquafarm.

Abstract: A lure includes a head body, a swinging shaft, a truck body and a restricting structure. The swinging shaft extends from the head body toward a tail side. The trunk body is supported around the swinging shaft so as to be capable of swinging. The restricting structure is provided on the trunk body and the swinging shaft. The restricting structure restricts the swing angle of the trunk body. The swinging shaft is fixed to the head body.

Abstract: A seat main body of a reel seat includes a nut member fitted to a floating hood fixing a reel leg to move the floating hood, and a click mechanism in a fitting region between the floating hood and the nut member. The click mechanism has a recess-and-projection formed on an inner peripheral surface of the nut member, a plate spring having a top portion engaged with the recess-and-projection, an arc-shaped recessed portion formed on an outer peripheral surface of the floating hood, and in which the plate spring is installed, and protrusions formed on both sides of the recessed portion in a circumferential direction and engaged with the bent locking portions, and a gap is formed with respect to the bent locking portions in a state where the bent locking portions of the plate spring are engaged with the protrusions by rotationally operating the nut member.

Abstract: A reverse rotation prevention device that prevents reverse rotation of a rotor, and a switching mechanism that switches between a reverse rotation prevention state and a reverse rotation permission state in the reverse rotation prevention device are provided. The switching mechanism comprises a support shaft, an operation lever, and a U-shaped spring member. The support shaft is inserted and disposed in an inside of the spring member, the inside being recessed in a U-shape. The spring member is biased toward the inside having a U-shape and abuts on an outer surface of the support shaft. The support shaft is distributed and held at a reverse rotation prevention position where the reverse rotation prevention device is in a reverse rotation prevention state and a reverse rotation permission position where the reverse rotation prevention device is in a reverse rotation permission state.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to the field of pest elimination including all life stages of bed bugs. The present disclosure includes articles, systems, and methods of heat treatment to target and kill pests.

Abstract: Provided is an irradiation device that is capable of effectively suppressing activities of insect pests. An irradiation device (100) includes: a detection section (31) that detects an insect which is an irradiation target; an identification section (32) that identifies position information of the irradiation target; and an irradiation section (1) that, based on the position information, irradiates the irradiation target with shooting laser light (L2) while targeting a specific part of the irradiation target.

Abstract: Historical information is accessed that describes a previous state of a field, previous environmental conditions for the field, and previous farming machine actions performed in the field. A tank management model is applied to the historical information to determine expected weed densities within field portions and an amount of treatment fluid required to treat plants within the field. While the farming machine is treating plants in the field, current information describing a current state of the field is accessed. The tank management model is applied to the current information to determine updated weed densities within field portions not yet treated. The farming machine performs a modified plant treatment action based on the updated weed densities and a comparison of a remaining amount of treatment fluid within a tank of the farming machine and an updated amount of treatment fluid for treating plants within field portions not yet treated.

Abstract: A change of state of weed seeds to having reduced germination viability in under one minute by illuminating a seed with at least one of 2 J/cm2 cumulative illumination energy, and 0.2 W/cm2 irradiance, but no more than 7 W/cm2 average irradiance, of at least one of an Indigo Region Illumination Distribution (IRID), and infrared radiation that is substantially Medium Wavelength Infrared (MWIR) radiation, preferably 2-8 microns. The MWIR radiation from heated borosilicate glass or glass powder at just under 500 C offered a peak MWIR emission of 3.75 microns was unexpectedly effective, and can be used in a radiant and transmissive weed seed accumulator transport belt. The process can be incorporated into a harvester combine to convert a tailings flow prior to discharge on an agricultural field. An illuminated harvest combine using an illuminator according to the invention allows reduction of the weed seed bank.

Abstract: The invention relates to plant control and agriculture technology. More specifically a method and device for reducing or eliminating invasive alien plants, live pests or weeds located in frozen soil, wherein the method and device is adapted for generating microwave radiation with a frequency from about 915 MHz to about 24 GHZ.

Abstract: A collapsible bugle tube for game calling is a lightweight, compact, and adjustable tool for producing realistic game calls. The bugle tube may be transformed from one or more in-use configurations into reduced-size transport configuration. The collapsibility, and adaptability for cooperation with various mouthpieces, ensure the call can produce a range of sounds that are particularly beneficial for attracting elk. The bugle tube includes tube portions that telescope into the one or more in-use configurations. An endcap is used to create back-pressure in the bugle tube for resonant and realistic game call sounds. The endcap is also used for securing all of the tube portions in the transport configuration, or for securing to the endcap selected but not all of the tube portions to allow extension of various of the tube portions to create multiple in-use configurations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a game lure system designed for attracting large animals. The system comprises a durable and waterproof container divided by a partition into a food storage compartment and a main compartment. A hatch on the container is programmably controlled to open at pre-set times, allowing food to be accessed from the food storage to the main compartment. The timing and duration of the hatch's opening are controlled by a programmable control unit, which also activates a sound-producing device when the hatch opens, enhancing the lure's effectiveness by associating the sound with food availability. This programmable feature allows for the creation of a predictable feeding pattern, thereby habituating the targeted animals to the lure's location. The lure is also equipped with mounting brackets for easy installation and a top lid for maintenance and refilling. This invention provides an efficient and automated solution to attract large game with increased predictability and effectiveness.

Abstract: An embalming apparatus including a plurality of solution reservoirs that each houses a unique embalming solution including a plurality of solution parts, and a plurality of solution part loading reservoirs that each houses a respective one of the solution parts. Each of the solution loading reservoirs are fluidly connected to each of the solution reservoirs. Each solution loading reservoir includes a respective loading pump that is operative to cause a volume of the solution part in the respective solution part loading reservoir to be transferred to at least one of the plurality of solution reservoirs. Further included is a controller is in operative connection with each of the loading pumps. The controller is configured to cause each pump to transfer a controller determined volume of the solution part in a respective solution part loading reservoir to at least one of the plurality of solution reservoirs.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes a system to preserve tissue and associated methods. The system can include a portable oxygen source to provide oxygen and apply a pressure gradient to a flow of the oxygen, an organ preservation system having an inlet to fluidly couple to vasculature of the tissue, and an oxygen line to fluidly couple the portable oxygen source to the organ preservation system at the inlet, wherein the portable oxygen source is to apply the pressure gradient to pump fluid containing the oxygen through the organ preservation system.

Abstract: In a method of ventilating excised lungs, a ventilation gas is supplied to an airway of a lung and a vacuum is formed around the lung. A quality of the vacuum is varied between a lower level and a higher level to cause the lung to breathe, while the pressure of the ventilation gas supplied to the airway is regulated to maintain a positive airway pressure in the airway of the lung. The vacuum may be cyclically varied between the two vacuum levels. The levels may be maintained substantially constant over a period of time, or one or both of the lower and higher levels may be adjusted during ventilation. The lung may be placed in a sealed chamber, and a vacuum is formed in the chamber around the lung.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coating flower heads to prevent or slow down, infection of flower heads during storage and transport to final retail, using a coating composition containing a polyvinyl acetate homopolymer and water, and optionally comprising a spacing agent, the composition being in the form of a dispersion.

Abstract: Composition having a micronized wax, a silicone emulsion, and a wetting agent. The compositions can be used for treating seeds.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition (C) including: (A) a solvent system and (B) at least one biocide. The solvent system (A) includes (A1) a first component selected from an organic keto compound (A1a), an organic amine (A1b), and a combination thereof; and (A2) a second component selected from an organic acid (A2a), an alcohol (A2b), an ester (A2c), an ether (A2d), and a combination thereof.

Abstract: Composite materials that are palatable to a wood-destroying pest species and also pesticidal to the pest species can be used in pest control devices and can be used as wood substitutes for structural components, which are resistant to destruction by wood-destroying pest. The composite materials include a thermoplastic polymer, a food material for the pest and a pesticide. The composite material is formed by mixing a thermoplastic polymer, wood fragments or other cellulosic materials and a quantity of pesticide, and thereafter creating a molten material within a mixer, compounder, extruder or the like. The molten material is extruded or molded to form the desired shape.

Abstract: An agricultural adjuvant composition for pesticides may include at least one betaine compound and choline chloride, wherein a ratio of the at least one betaine compound relative to the choline chloride ranges from 1:8 to 8:1. The agricultural adjuvant composition may be used to form an adjuvated herbicide composition. The adjuvated herbicide composition may additionally include an effective amount of an agrochemical active ingredient. The agricultural adjuvant composition may increase the penetration of the agrochemical active ingredient into a plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing an enzymatically hydrolyzed mixture of feathers and/or hair. The invention also relates to a hydrolyzed mixture and its use for stimulating plant growth.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an adjuvant composition comprising decarboxylated rosin and a surfactant system for use in agrochemical formulations, and methods for making/using the same. The decarboxylated rosin acid adjuvant has a Kb value of 25-90, aniline point of 3-40° C., a 8D value of 14-18, a ?P value of 3-6; and ?H value of 7-10. The adjuvant composition comprising DCR aids in the stability of agrochemical compositions and inhibits/prevents separation of the active substances from the agrochemical composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising a solvent selected from the group consisting of polyhydric alcohols. derivatives of poly hydric alcohols and mixtures thereof. and from 1.0 to 50 weight % of a compound selected from the group consisting of humic acids. fulvic acids, seaweed extract and mixtures thereof. This composition can be used as a coating composition on solid particles. in particular solid fertilizer particles. The present disclosure also provides a method for coating particles with a composition according to the present disclosure. comprising the steps of: a) providing solid particles. in particular solid fertilizer particles: b) applying the composition according to the present disclosure to the solid particles provided in step a).