Abstract: A gardening tool may have a handle coupled to a head by way of a connector. The head may comprise a detachable, double-edged blade having a plurality of spikes. The head may include a second blade with a plurality of prongs of varying lengths. The smaller size of the gardening tool relative to many conventional tools may improve efficiency for the use, transportation, and storage of the tools.

Abstract: A tillage element of a tillage tool, comprising a first member being a plurality of circumferentially spaced radially extending finger elements, the tillage element further comprising a second member being a means for securing the first member to an elongate member, such that the circumferentially spaced radially extending finger elements are secured in relation to and around the elongate member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for hitching and lifting an agricultural tool, including a frame fastened to the agricultural machine, a first arm articulated on the frame with a first tool hitch at one end, at least one first jack, the cylinder or rod being connected to the frame, the other connected to the arm, the jack enabling moving the arm so the extent of the travel of the jack allows the end of the arm bearing the hitch to successively pass through a first (minimum low) position, a second (maximum high) position, and a third (retracted) position, of the supply of the jack, a unit for detecting the position of the end of the arm to deactivate the supply of the jack when the end reaches the second position, and a bypass controller for bypassing the controller of the detection unit, to reactivate the supply of the jack.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural implement, a sensor, and a control system. The agricultural implement is configured to be coupled to an agricultural vehicle. The sensor is coupled to the agricultural implement and configured to output a signal indicative of a current pitch angle of the agricultural implement. The control system is configured to receive the signal indicative of the current pitch angle from the sensor, determine an anticipated pitch angle for traversing an upcoming topographical feature, define an anticipated pitch angle range based on the anticipated pitch angle, determine whether the current pitch angle is within the anticipated pitch angle range, generate a hitch height control signal indicative of instructions to predictively adjust a hitch height actuator if the current pitch angle is not within the anticipated pitch angle range, and communicate the hitch height control signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an agricultural implement system includes a pivotable lift assembly. The pivotable lift assembly includes a first bar member and a second bar member rotatively coupled to the first bar member. The pivotable lift assembly further includes a first wheel assembly disposed on a first end of the second bar member and a second wheel assembly disposed on a second end of the second bar member. The pivotable lift assembly also includes an attachment assembly configured to attach the pivotable lift assembly to an agricultural implement, wherein the pivotable lift assembly is configured to aid in carrying a weight of the agricultural implement.

Abstract: An agricultural implement having ground engaging components and inboard and outboard frame members are safely unfolded by using a radar or laser sensor to detect the presence of an obstacle in the unfolded position. A warning signal or disabling the unfolding process occurs when an obstacle is detected.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an agricultural implement system includes a folding stand. The folding stand includes an attachment member configured to attach the folding stand to an agricultural implement, wherein the attachment member comprises a track. The folding stand further includes a support member coupled to attachment member, wherein the support member comprises a sliding member disposed onto the track, the sliding member configured to slidably follow the track. The folding stand additionally includes an abutment member disposed on a first end of the support member and configured to abut against a portion of the agricultural implement when the folding stand is in a fully deployed position and to not abut against the portion of the agricultural implement when the folding stand in a stowaway position.

Abstract: An agricultural enhancement method for removing or overcoming soil fragipan, hardpan, or other natural and/or artificial soil compaction barriers is disclosed. These barriers prevent root and/or water penetration, which inhibits agricultural development. Consequently, removing and overcoming these barriers is beneficial to the soil and to agricultural yields.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture and soil temperature during an agricultural input application. Embodiments include a soil moisture sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor mounted to a seed firmer for measuring moisture and temperature in a planting trench. Additionally, systems, methods and apparatus are provided for adjusting depth based on the monitored soil properties.

Abstract: The press wheel has instrumentation associated therewith detecting a rolling of the wheel over a planted set. The press wheel also has a computing device connected to the instrumentation and to the speed monitoring device of the planter. The computing device determines spacings between planted sets. The data obtained is real-time data and is readily available to the operator of the planter so that the speed of the planter can be adjusted on the fly to maintain an ideal set spacing.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling an agricultural implement, including seed planting implements. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for detecting seeds being conveyed by seed conveyor. Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and controlling deposition of secondary crop inputs such as fertilizer and insecticide.

Abstract: A system for planting multiple types of seed and automatically switching between the varieties during planting in a single planting pass of a planting session of row-crop planting of an agricultural field while controlling seed delivery speed to mitigate seed bounce and/or provide desired seed spacing distances. The system may include a bulk storage system, an on-row storage system, and a charging system that selectively delivers seeds of different varieties from the bulk storage system to the on-row storage system and a seed delivery speed control system that regulates seed delivery speed.

Abstract: A disc opener unit for an agricultural implement has a down pressure adjustment device that automatically adjusts the amount of down pressure applied on a furrowing disc based on strain measurements taken by a strain gauge or load cell. The strain gauge, which may be mounted to an arm that is used to set the position of a depth setting gauge wheel, provides feedback to a processor that in turn controls the amount of hydraulic fluid in a hydraulic cylinder to adjust the down force applied on the disc. The amount of down pressure is therefore adjusted in substantially real-time in response to changes in field conditions, which improves furrow depth consistency and reduces wear on the gauge wheel and its components.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring soil properties including soil moisture, soil electrical conductivity and soil temperature. Embodiments include a soil reflectivity sensor and/or a soil temperature sensor for measuring moisture and temperature.

Abstract: A two-sided raking device for inside and/or outside use. The raking device includes a handle operable to be held by a user. The raking device also includes a rake adapter coupled to the handle at a top end of the rake adapter. The rake adapter includes a body comprising a plurality of apertures. The rake adapter also includes a first aperture at a bottom end of the body configured to receive a first rake head. The rake adapter further includes a second aperture at the bottom end of the body configured to receive a second rake head. The raking device may include the first rake head coupled to the body of the rake adapter through the first aperture and the second rake head coupled to the body of the rake adapter through the second aperture.

Abstract: In one aspect, a mobile robot includes a chassis, a shell moveably mounted on the chassis by a shell suspension system, and a sensor assembly configured to sense a distance and a direction of shell movement relative to the chassis. The sensor assembly includes a magnet disposed on an underside of the shell. The sensor assembly further includes three or more Hall effect sensors disposed on the chassis in a triangular pattern at fixed distances such that the three or more Hall effect sensors are positioned beneath the magnet when no force is applied to the shell, wherein relative motion between the magnet and the Hall effect sensors causes the sensors to produce differing output signals. The mobile robot also includes a controller configured to receive output signals from the Hall effect sensors and to determine a distance and a direction of movement of the shell relative to the chassis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn mower robot, including an inner body; an outer cover configured to surround an outer side of the inner body; a plurality of blades rotatably provided on a bottom surface of the inner body to cut grass; casters pivotably installed at both front sides of the inner body, respectively, to be pivotable about a rotation shaft; wheels rotatably mounted at both rear sides of the inner body, respectively; a driving unit configured to drive the wheels; and a sensor unit configured to sense whether or not the caster is lifted from the ground, wherein the sensor unit comprises a drop switch configured to sense the lowering of the caster when the caster is lowered in a state of being floated in the air.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn mower robot, including an inner body provided with casters and wheels for moving on both sides, respectively; a plurality of blades rotatably provided on a bottom surface of the inner body to cut grass; a drive motor mounted on the wheels, respectively, to independently drive the wheels; an outer cover configured to surround an outer side of the inner body, and mounted on the inner body to be movable in forward, backward, leftward and rightward directions with respect to the inner body when colliding with an obstacle; a plurality of ultrasonic sensors provided at a front side of the outer cover to sense an obstacle in front; and an ultrasonic guide unit formed to be recessed rearward from a front end portion of the outer cover so as to restrict a downward propagation angle of ultrasonic waves generated from the ultrasonic sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn mower robot, including an inner body; an outer cover configured to surround an outer side of the inner body; wheels rotatably mounted at both sides of the inner body, respectively; a rotating plate rotatably mounted on a bottom surface of the inner body, and disposed to be inclined downward with respect to a horizontal plane in a traveling direction of the inner body; a plurality of blades spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the rotating plate to cut grass while rotating around a rotation shaft of the rotating plate; and a blade protection cover formed to be spaced apart from the blades to prevent a fragment generated due to a collision with the blades from being thrown out of the outer cover, wherein the blade protection cover comprises a plurality of protrusion portions spaced apart from each other on a circular arc in front of a blade protection cover body, and a distance between the plurality of protrusion portions is formed to be smaller

Abstract: A header having a sickle cutter for a combine harvester is provided. The sickle cutter includes moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies oscillating at an offset phase. The sickle cutter further includes a stationary knife assembly positioned at a gap between the moveable first and second sickle knife assemblies.

Abstract: A line blade for a rotating trimmer includes a loading section securable for rotation on a cutting plane with a head of the rotating trimmer. A living hinge extends from the loading section. A transition section extends from the living hinge and has a first cross-sectional shape. The first cross-sectional shape is configured and oriented to reduce drag. A cutting segment extending from the transition section has a second cross-sectional shape that is different from the first cross-sectional shape of the transition section, where the second cross-sectional shape is configured and oriented for cutting vegetation. The multi-zone line blade improves cutting at lower speeds, thereby requiring less power.

Abstract: A system and method for independent suspension for a mower, including a frame having a front structural member and respective side structural members, a first front wheel assembly, and a second front wheel assembly. The system also includes a first suspension arm pair having a first suspension arm and a second suspension arm, each pivotably coupled at one end to the front structural member and at another end to the first wheel front assembly such that the second suspension arm is vertically offset from the first suspension arm. The system also includes a second suspension arm pair having a third suspension arm and a fourth suspension arm, each pivotably coupled at one end to the front structural member and at another end to the second front wheel assembly such that the fourth suspension arm is vertically offset from the third suspension arm.

Abstract: A lawn mower having a lateral-side discharge outlet in a body housing for discharging mowed lawn has been configured such that a discharge outlet door for closing the lateral-side discharge outlet is held at a closed position only by a spring force, and therefore, there has been a risk of causing fluttering due to a blowing pressure and vibrations generated by the rotation of a mowing blade. An object of the present invention is to avoid fluttering of the discharge outlet door. In order to avoid fluttering, a lock device (20) is disposed at a discharge outlet door (16) for locking it at a closed position. The lock device (20) is unlocked by an unlock operation by the user, so that accidental opening can be prevented. By setting a spring to be weak, the discharge outlet door (16) can be easily opened.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn mower robot, including an inner body; an outer cover configured to surround an outer side of the inner body; wheels rotatably mounted at both sides of the inner body, respectively; a rotating plate rotatably mounted on a bottom surface of the inner body, and disposed to be inclined downward with respect to a horizontal plane in a traveling direction of the inner body; a plurality of blades coupled to an edge portion of the rotating plate to be unfolded in a centrifugal direction and folded in the direction of the center of the circle, and spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction of the rotating plate to cut grass while rotating around the rotating shaft of the rotating plate; and a blade protection cover formed to be spaced apart from the blades to prevent a fragment of an obstacle from being thrown out of the outer cover due to collision with the blades, wherein the blade has a cross-sectional shape of a parallelogram and is formed of a plate having

Abstract: A harvester or combine includes a folding corn head with a center section and folding wing sections. A folding row separator cover at the hinge location of the folding head sections folds to an angled position so that the folding action between the wings and the center section is not impaired. A single assembly actuates the folding of the row separator as well as locking and unlocking of the wing sections relative to the center frame section. A hydraulic cylinder actuates a main link that connects to the row separator cover and also to a lock pin. Actuation of the hydraulic cylinder pulls the extended end of the main link rearward and upward to raise the cover. The same motion also pulls the locking pin forward from engagement. Retraction of the hydraulic cylinder rod lowers the extended end of the frame of the main link and pulls the cover downward while also moving the lower portion of the main link rearward to engage the locking pin with the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cutter for corn threshing. The cutter is mounted on a rotary food processor with a driving device, which comprises a cylinder with one open end; a cavity disposed in the cylinder to accommodate threshed corn cobs; a cutting member disposed at the middle of the open end of the cavity; and a locking portion disposed at the other end of the cylinder and connected to the driving device of the rotary food processor in a detachable manner. The present invention further discloses a rotary food processor with this cutter. The cutter for corn threshing and the rotary food processor both have the advantages of small volume, simple operation and high practicability.

Abstract: An agricultural material baling system comprises, in one example, a bale forming component configured to form a bale of agricultural material from a terrain, and a control system configured to determine that the bale is to be released from the baling system onto the terrain, determine that a current location of the baling system has a slope above a threshold, determine a different location, that is spaced apart from the current location, for releasing the bale onto the terrain, and provide an output indicative of the different location. In one example, the control system is configured to receive yield data indicative of a volume of agricultural material in a path of the baler and to control the baling system based on the yield data. In one example, the yield data is obtained from a raking operation that rakes the agricultural material into a windrow.

Abstract: A bale processor has a bale chamber mounted on a frame and a disintegrator shreds material from a bale and discharges shredded material laterally. A fan receives the shredded material through a fan inlet and blows the material out through a fan discharge. A conveyor receives the shredded material from the disintegrator along an inner side thereof. A side opening extends along an outer side of the conveyor and a side door is movable from a closed position, where the side opening is closed and the conveyor is enclosed and moves the shredded material along the conveyor and into the fan inlet, to an open position where the outer side of the conveyor is open and the conveyor moves the shredded material laterally out through the side opening. An auger conveyor mounted only on an end opposite the fan inlet leaves the fan inlet unobstructed, increasing capacity.

Abstract: A planting pot includes a straight cylinder part and a diameter-enlarged part. The diameter-enlarged part has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the straight cylinder part. The second end is opposite to the first end. An outer diameter of the diameter-enlarged part is gradually increased in a direction from the first end to the second end. A planting holding plate includes a plate body and a plurality of planting pots. The planting pots are connected to the plate body, and the planting pots are arranged at intervals.

Abstract: An insert for growing plants, including a plurality of receptacles, adapted for insertion into a container, wherein each of the receptacles is arranged for receiving a separate plant with a portion of gel for feeding the plant. The receptacles may be arranged to allow communication between the portions of gel in the receptacles to allow the plants to share a common feed reservoir of the gel.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are provided for supporting plants when a plant increases in height and/or has laterally uneven weight distribution. In addition or alternatively, systems, methods, and devices can be deployed to stabilize plant support structures by further securing such structure to ground. Entire devices or components thereof can be manufactured from various rigid materials such as metal, wood, and/or plastic. Devices can be manufacture from recycled material such as recycled plastic molded to required configuration.

Abstract: A system for cultivating a crop includes a guide and a plurality of gutters. Each gutter is provided to contain a plurality of crop units and the guide is provided to guide the gutters in a first direction and to gradually increase the distance between adjacent gutters in said direction so that the number of crop units per square metre in the area substantially decreases. The area comprises first and second zones, and each gutter in the first zone contains crop units with a first intermediate distance and each gutter in the second zone contains crop units with a second intermediate distance. The first intermediate distance is considerably smaller than the second intermediate distance and the distance between gutters in the first zone at the position of a transition from the first zone to the second zone is considerably greater than the distance between gutters in the second zone.

Abstract: An irrigation system for providing irrigation to a crop comprising a plurality of mobile support towers, a conduit, a plurality of drive motors, a plurality of sensors, and a control system. The conduit carries fluid and is supported by the mobile support towers. The conduit includes a valve which can be opened to allow fluid flow through the conduit and closed to prevent fluid flow through the conduit. The drive motors propel the mobile support towers. The sensors generate data regarding the amount of fluid used to irrigate the crop. The control system controls the operation of the valve and the drive motors and is configured to calculate a price of forecasted yield loss, calculate a cost of irrigation, and terminate irrigation if the cost of irrigation is greater than the price of the forecasted yield loss.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-watering-insert for placement within growing containers, the insert comprising a one-piece self-supporting structure having an open bottom end, a closed top end, tapered sidewalls, an open or closed interfacing structure that facilitates a secure seal of the insert against an interior wall of the growing container, an open collar on the top to allow temporary insertion of a pipe or water-discharging mechanism into the watering insert, a plurality of holes and/or screen/fabric material permanently attached to the surface of the top end, allowing water and air to pass through the surface. A lower flange extends circumferentially around the bottom end of the water insert, thereby creating a shelf upon which growing medium rests; the flange further featuring downward protruding fins spaced so as to provide gateways through which water passes from underneath the interior of the watering insert to its exterior.

Abstract: A plant growing system is presented. The plant-growing system comprises a control system configured for controlling plant growth in a plant growing cell inside a plant growing device under insulated environmental conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant of the family Rubiaceae, in particular to a Pentas lanceolata plant having a novel trailing growth habit phenotype. Methods of obtaining, growing and propagating a plant of the invention and uses thereof are also provided. The invention further relates to pollen, seed and sexual as well as asexual progeny of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified Cullin1 gene which leads to a plant type that enables efficient cultivation and/or is suitable for situations that require smaller portions, or reduces the labour, time and expenses involved with storing, handling and transporting of redundant plant leaves. The invention also relates to plants comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The modified Cullin1 gene provides plants with a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internode length and/or a smaller leaf area when compared to plants not comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The invention further relates to the use of the modified Cullin1 gene for the identification and development of a plant showing a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internodes and/or a smaller leaf area.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of Cucumber, NUN 52010 CUP as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A method of inducing genetic recombination, including: allowing a protein having DNA double-stranded cleavage activity to act in cells of a eukaryotic organism which is a polyploidy inherently possessed by a eukaryotic organism. In eukaryotic organisms, various genetic recombination generates new genome set composition. This is done to obtain a population of eukaryotic organisms that hold the modified genomic set.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1360522 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1360522 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1360522 in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1360411 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety CL1360411 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1360411 in a breeding program.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of Cucumber, NUN 52011 CUP as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of Spinach, NUN 06303 SPS as well as seeds and plants and leaves thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of Leek, NUN 50215 LEL as well as seeds and plants and leaves or shafts thereof.

Abstract: A device for melting cheese in a microwave or oven and then shaping the melted cheese into a bowl-shape form as it cools and hardens to contain salads, snacks, eggs, and the like. The self-supporting base component has dowel-affixing mechanisms to couple a sheet of non-stick flexible heat-resistant material taut over the hollow center of the self-supporting base. A layer of cheese is placed on the sheet of non-stick flexible heat-resistant material and melted in a microwave or oven. Once melted and removed from the microwave or oven, the sheet of non-stick flexible heat-resistant material is decoupled and the bowl-shape form is pressed into the melted cheese on the sheet of non-stick flexible heat-resistant material and into the void beneath the self-supporting base component, conforming the cheese to the bowl-shape form. The cheese cools and hardens permanently taking on the bowl shape.

Abstract: A polymer stall divider for a barn will permit lateral flexing when a cow presses against the stall divider while the stall divider asserts a lateral force against the cow to urge the cow to move into a proper position between adjacent stall dividers without causing injury to the cow. The polymer stall divider can be formed of a polymer material clad onto the outer surface of a steel structural member and then bent into shape to form the desired configuration. The divider can be formed in sections with adjacent sections being connected by an internal connector formed of selected materials to provide the desired flexibility and durability characteristics. A mounting bracket formed of a pair of opposing clam shells can be utilized to secure the stall divider to the frame of the barn, thus providing an easily installed divider structure.

Abstract: An animal toilet having a front-rear direction, a right-left direction and a height direction including: a urine passing part that is provided with a plurality of holes through which urine passes and on which an excrement treatment material is to be placed; an absorbent body setting part that is provided below the urine passing part and on which an absorbent body is to be placed; an opening part that is provided above the urine passing part and allows an animal to come in and out; and side walls provided on both right and left sides of the opening part, a maximum height of the side wall in a forward area that is located forward of a center position in the front-rear direction being smaller than a minimum height of the side wall in a rearward area that is located rearward of the center position, a maximum opening width of the opening part in the forward area being larger than a maximum opening width of the opening part in the rearward area.

Abstract: A hang-on natural water drinking system adapted to effectuate a natural water state includes: a holder having a pipe segment; a water-holding unit for holding drinking water and provided with a connecting segment for drawing water off the water-holding unit, allowing the pipe segment to fit around the connecting segment; and a drinking unit serving pets and comprising a basic drinking portion, a supporting portion, and a diverting portion, the basic drinking portion having an end extending to form a guide trough for abutting against the connecting segment to guide water to the basic drinking portion. Water is driven by a submerged motor coupled to the basic drinking portion to the diverting portion coupled to the basic drinking portion to circulate through the drinking unit continuously and flow across blocking regions defined at the diverting portion to therefore enter a turbulent white-water drinking state.

Abstract: A pest free pet feeder that prevents pests from accessing animal food intended for consumption by house pets, includes a food bowl, an elevation stand, a first water bowl, and a second water bowl. The food bowl is supported above the first water bowl and the second water bowl by the elevation stand, wherein the elevation stand is mounted into the first water bowl and the second water bowl. The first water bowl and the second water bowl are filled with water, wherein the water prevents pests from crawling up the elevation stand and into the food bowl and the food contained therein. The food bowl includes a food basin and a basin retainer ring, wherein the basin retainer ring is mounted to the elevation stand and the food basin is supported within the basin retainer ring. The food basin can be removed for cleaning or refilling.

Abstract: A wild game feeder of the type having a feed hopper supported off the ground by one or more legs. If the feeder is a gravity feeder having one or more feed ports, then oppositely charged electrode grids are placed side by side on the feed ports in relation to the longitudinal axis of the feed ports.