Abstract: A lifting aid system for a long-handled implement may include a lifting aid. The lifting aid includes a mounting assembly configured to be attached to an elongated portion of a long-handled implement. The lifting aid further includes a fulcrum assembly including a fulcrum bar pivotally attached to the mounting assembly and at least one skid shield operably coupled to the fulcrum bar. The lifting aid system may further include a handle having at least one portion capable of being grasped by a user. The lifting aid system may further include a handle mounting assembly. The handle mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket having a first engagement portion configured to engage and be removably attached to the elongated portion of the long-handled implement and a second engagement portion configured to engage and be removably attached to the handle of the lifting aid system.

Abstract: A tractor includes a frame defines longitudinal (nominally forward and backward), lateral (nominally left and right), and transverse (nominally up and down) directions (mutually orthogonal). First and second side structures connect by a width adjustment structure comprising beams of bearing length and bearing width capable of supporting loads (torque, bending, etc.) at any of a plurality of widths therebetween. Individual drive systems in the first and second sides each include a track, motor, sprocket, main idler, and bogey idlers. A carrier system secures, lifts, and descends an implement. Implements may be of any type, such as tillage, harrowing, furrowing, seeding, cultivation, personnel carrier, or the like. A controller is capable of directing the tractor based on a pre-determined course of travel, or a guided course in response to physical features in a farming field.

Abstract: A system for identifying plugging within an agricultural implement is provided. The system includes a ground engaging tool configured to be supported by the agricultural implement. A fluidic actuator is coupled to the ground engaging tool. The fluidic actuator is operable to adjust the ground engaging tool between a lifted position and a ground engaging position. A pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure of fluid supplied to the fluidic actuator. A controller is communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor. The controller is configured to receive, from the pressure sensor, a signal that corresponds to the pressure of fluid supplied to the fluidic actuator. The controller is further configured to determine when the ground engaging tool is plugged based at least in part on the signal from the pressure sensor.

Abstract: A drive system of a header for an agricultural vehicle. The header includes a plurality of driven devices. The drive system includes a shaft configured for conveying motive power from the agricultural vehicle to the header, a gearbox configured for being located on the header and for transferring motive power to the plurality of driven devices, and a torque damper. The torque damper is operably connected in between the shaft and the gearbox. The torque damper is configured for reducing a magnitude of a torque spike.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for remedying sandy land by using a simulated loam substrate spray-seeding technology. The method includes the following steps: first, carrying out a simple sand-fixing treatment to lay a metal mesh in sandy land, the metal mesh being fixed to the surface of the sandy land by a sand-fixing pile; second, spray-seeding a seed into the sandy land by means of simulated loam substrate spray-seeding; and finally, when the spray-seeding is completed, carrying out maintenance management, including adding a protective plate around the metal mesh, covering with a non-woven fabric, watering, fertilizing, reseeding, and post-monitoring.

Abstract: A seeding unit comprising: a support; a soil opening member mounted to the support; and a seed delivery outlet, defining an exit aperture for releasing seed; wherein the soil opening member comprises: an upper blade portion operative to form a seed collection slot in the ground; and a lower blade portion laterally offset from the upper blade portion and operative to form a deep rooting slot in the ground that is offset laterally from the seed collection slot.

Abstract: The present invention provides a flexible reciprocating linear seedling separating device for a pot seedling transplanter, including a frame, a seedling cup opening and closing device, a linear transmission device, a seedling cup moving device, several seedling cups and a control system. A flexible linear transmission device is fixed on the frame, a seedling cup moving device is fixed on the flexible linear transmission device, and a seedling cup opening and closing device is fixed on the seedling cup moving device. Several seedling cups are fixed on the seedling cup moving device. The control system is respectively electrically connected with a motor of the linear transmission device and a cylinder of the seedling cup opening and closing device. The control system controls the motor to drive flexible linear transmission device to move seedling cup moving device, thereby driving the seedling cups to reach a designated position and receive the pot seedlings.

Abstract: A sectional control funnel box (36) includes a box body having an upper receiving portion (42) for receiving particulate matter and a plurality of chutes (66) extending from the upper receiving potion. At least one blocker door (46) is disposed between the upper receiving portion and at least one of the chutes, and the blocker door is movable between an open state and a closed state. An actuator (58) is connected to the blocker door and configured to drive the blocker door between the open state and the closed state. An auger (48) is disposed in the upper receiving portion to evenly distribute particulate material within the upper receiving portion.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention relates to an autonomous lawn mower, moving and working in a working region, and including: a housing, including a central axis in the longitudinal direction; a movement module, driving the housing to move; a cutting module, rotating with a first rotational axis being the center to form a cutting region, and including a cutting element; a cut-to-edge module, rotating with a second rotational axis being the center to form a cut-to-edge region, and including a cut-to-edge element, the cut-to-edge element being different from the cutting element; and a control module, controlling the autonomous lawn mower to move and work, where the first rotational axis and the second rotational axis are respectively located on two sides of the central axis. The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are that the autonomous lawn mower can perform cutting to an edge and has a compact layout.

Abstract: There is configured a work machine whose engine and fuel tank will not be damaged at time of a work even when the engine and the fuel tank are arranged with offset to one side in the left/right direction of the machine body. The work machine includes a machine body that can travel with left and right front wheels and left and right rear wheels and an implement supported to the machine body. An engine driving the front wheels, the rear wheels and the implement and a fuel tank are disposed between the front wheels and the rear wheels in a front/rear direction of the machine body and at positions offset to further outer side than the left/right center of the machine body. There is provided a protection member which protrudes to a further outer side than an outer end position of the fuel tank in an offset direction of the fuel tank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gearbox (1) comprising: a gearbox body (1A) defining an enclosure (1B), an input shaft (2), an output shaft (3) and a mechanism (4) for transmitting the movement of the input shaft (2) to the output shaft (3), said mechanism (4) for transmitting movement comprising at least one clutch (5) and a clutch (5) control device, the clutch (5) comprising a driving element (6) and a driven element (7) mounted rotatably secured to the output shaft (3) and having its axial movement limited in at least one direction along the output shaft (3), and the clutch (5) control device comprising a member for controlling the movement of the driving element (6) and the driven element (7) towards one another to allow the clutch (5) to pass from the declutched position to the clutched position. The control member is formed by the gearbox body (1A) mounted to slide along the output shaft (3).

Abstract: A brush cutter may include a back plate and a spindle arrangement with the spindle arrangement abutting the back plate. The brush cutter may also include an angular arm mechanically formed integrally with or mechanically connected to the spindle arrangement where the angular arm is at angle ? relative to the back plate. Angle ? is an acute angle. The brush cutter may also include a mower deck, where the mower deck is mechanically connected to the angular arm and a blade, the blade mechanically connected to the mower deck.

Abstract: A riding lawn mower has an internal combustion engine and a muffler with a first housing. The internal combustion engine is connected to the muffler to supply exhaust gases originating from the internal combustion engine to the first housing of the muffler for noise damping of the exhaust gases. A second housing is provided that thermally insulates the first housing of the muffler. The second housing at least partially encloses the first housing of the muffler. The second housing has an exterior side with an emissivity of greater than 0.8.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method indirectly detect the operational state of a machine among a plurality of operational states and track the movement of a material through a plurality of machines.

Abstract: A cane pickup and separation device mountable to a vehicle, the front of which is depicted in FIG. 1 and identified by reference No. 2. The device includes at least two sorting augers with auger tips, a frame, a separation wall, and a pickup spiral. The sorting augers each have auger tips that are adapted to be positioned slightly above ground level. The sorting augers diverge relative to one another and are inclined upwardly and rearwardly at similar inclined angles Ø to the horizontal to define a diverging gap. Behind the augers is the upwardly and rearwardly inclined separation wall. The separation wall is rearward of the pair of augers and extends substantially across the diverging gap. The frame is mountable to the vehicle and is adapted to support the pair of sorting augers and the separation wall. The device further includes at least one pickup spiral set at a shallower angle n inclination to the horizontal than the steeply inclined angle Ø.

Abstract: A latching assembly (100?, 100?) for operably coupling a cutting deck (50) to an equipment frame (60) of a riding lawn care vehicle (10) may include a pivot arm (300, 400), and a latch member (310, 410). The pivot arm (300, 400) and the latch member (310, 410) may each be pivotally coupled to each other. The pivot arm (300, 400) and the latch member (310, 410) may also cooperate with each other to affix the cutting deck (50) to the equipment frame (60) in each of a service position and a working position.

Abstract: A bale accumulator for a round baler including a frame configured for being located behind the bale chamber of the round baler and a plurality of bale holders configured for receiving and temporarily holding the bales. Each bale holder is pivotally and rotatably connected to the frame such that each bale holder is configured for rolling the bales by pivoting relative to the frame and realigning the bales by rotating relative to the frame.

Abstract: An LED plant growth lamp spectrum, the spectrum including: a light wave of 500-599 nm and a light wave of 700-780 nm, where a ratio of the number of photons in the range of 500-599 nm to the number of photons in the range of 700-780 nm is 0.9-1.6:1. The LED plant growth lamp spectrum promotes indoor cultivation and growth of plants, and helps to increase the yield of medicinal components per unit area and per unit time in the factory production.

Abstract: A plant growth lighting fixture includes a lighting fixture main body having a light exit surface, a light source held on the lighting fixture main body, and a reflective-type circularly polarizing film that selectively reflects circularly polarized light having a particular rotational direction. The reflective-type circularly polarizing film is releasably affixed to the light exit surface of the lighting fixture main body.

Abstract: The invention is a plant growth chamber. Specifically, the plant growth chamber is multi-chambered and has the ability to grow multiple plants in several stages such that plant harvesting can occur every thirty to sixty days.

Abstract: A plant holder and method is disclosed. The plant holder has a connecting surface and a plurality of receptacles. The plant holder is configured to be received in a first pot. Each of the plurality of receptacles is configured to receive a plant-containing second pot. The plurality of receptacles interrupt the connecting surface. The plurality of receptacles each have a receptacle bottom wall and a receptacle sidewall defining a partially enclosed receptacle interior space. The receptacle bottom walls support the plant holder on a first bottom wall of the first pot within a first interior of the first pot. The connecting surface has a peripheral edge configured to face the first sidewall of the first pot.

Abstract: An improved greenhouse structure having sides and a roof to define at least a partially enclosed space, with an interior ceiling section and the interior ceiling section being at least substantially transparent. An air channel is formed between the roof and the interior ceiling section with an air input device in fluid communication with the air channel and the interior ceiling section has one or more openings through it to allow air in the air channel to pass through and into the enclosed growing space to provide a top-down air conditioned effect.

Abstract: Greenhouse comprising a roof construction, wherein the roof construction comprises a slanting upper surface, a first framework that defines a roof opening, and a rectangular ventilation window that covers the roof opening, wherein the ventilation window comprises a panel and a second framework along at least a distal front edge and two parallel side edges of the panel, wherein the greenhouse comprises a netting system to prevent passage of insects through the ventilation passage, wherein the netting system comprises an insect netting that covers the ventilation passage and that is pleated in a bellow configuration to collapse in a stacked manner, and a guiding provision for the insect netting, wherein the guiding provision comprises an elongate guiding bow between the first framework and second framework that extends along the insect netting, wherein the insect netting is slidably connected with the elongate bow.

Abstract: A blower including a body having a length, L, as measured between front and rear ends of the blower in a direction of airflow through the blower; and a fan including a plurality of blades configured to generate airflow through the blower, wherein the blades are spaced apart from the rear end of the blower by at least 0.4 L. In an embodiment, the fan is rotatably biased by a motor spaced apart from the rear end of the blower by at least 0.5 L. In another embodiment, at least 75% of the fan is disposed within an airflow outlet tube of the blower. In yet another embodiment, the blower further comprises a handle, and wherein the fan is disposed downstream of the handle, and wherein the fan is spaced apart from the handle by at least 0.08 L, as measured in the direction of airflow.

Abstract: Debris removal apparatus, systems, and methods of using the same are described. An example debris removal apparatus includes a shaft, an energy source, a motor, a fan attached to the motor, and a switch. The shaft has a lengthwise axis, a first end, a second end, a first portion, a second portion, a third portion and defines an opening on the second end, a passageway in fluid communication with the opening, and a plurality of inlet openings on the third portion of the shaft in fluid communication with the passageway. The motor is operatively connected to the energy source and disposed between the plurality of inlet openings and the second end of the shaft. The motor has a lengthwise axis extending through a drive shaft. The lengthwise axis of the motor is parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shaft. The switch is operatively connected to the motor.

Abstract: A modular coco coir grow bag system for cannabis plant includes a starter block comprising a growth medium, wherein the growth medium is adapted to receive a peat based plug with a seedling or cutting of the plant. The system further includes a grow bag comprising a growth medium, wherein the growth medium is adapted to receive at least a portion of the starter block. The growth media of the starter block and the grow bag comprises coconut materials, wherein the starter block and grow bag are provided in a compressed format which expands upon hydration. The grow bag further comprises apertures for water drainage and a mesh insert adapted to hinder exit of coarse particulate matter during water drainage.

Abstract: Systems and methods for algae processing and, more particularly, to systems and methods for having integrated solar steam systems. Trapped heated air accumulated within the solar steam system, such as a greenhouse-enclosed solar steam system, is swept over a cultivated algae slurry in order to facilitate drying thereof and increasing the thermal efficiency of a biofuel algae facility.

Abstract: Provided are methods for increasing the efficiency of creating doubled haploid plants by increasing the number of chances of forming a double haploid seed through treatment of a monocot plant with a plant growth regulator. In certain embodiments, maize plants are produced that comprise multiple co-dominant ears. Also provided are plants comprising the potential to generate increased numbers of doubled haploid offspring.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and devices for the rapid isolation of monocot plant embryos suitable for transformation or tissue culture. The invention includes mechanical devices for substantially isolating plant embryos for use as transformable explants. Media suitable for isolating plant embryos and methods for their preparation are also provided.

Abstract: A hybrid carrot variety NUN 85938 CAC as well as seeds and plants and roots thereof is disclosed. NUN 85938 CAC is a cut-and-peel carrot variety of the imperator type for the fresh market.

Abstract: A hybrid carrot variety NUN 89734 CAC as well as seeds and plants and roots thereof is disclosed. NUN 89734 CAC is a purple imperator-shaped carrot variety for the fresh market.

Abstract: The unique Cannabis plant variety C. sativa ‘OW-1’ is provided. The variety can be distinguished by its elevated levels of CBGA.

Abstract: The unique Cannabis plant variety C. sativa ‘OT-1’ is provided.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a plant of variety NUN 53050 CUP as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 53050 CUP is a parthenocarpic pickling cucumber variety comprising resistance to Cladosporium cucumerinum (Cucumber Scab) and Erysiphe chicoracearum (Powdery Mildew).

Abstract: The disclosure provides a Saintpaulia plant comprising at least one flower that is absent of a stamen in the flower and a method of producing the Saintpaulia plant.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line SVGN1174. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of bean line SVGN1174 and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGN1174 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGN1174, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A portable livestock handling apparatus features a set of arc-shaped wall panels carried on a rearmost section of a towable chassis, and pivotally interconnected to one another for swinging movement between deployed positions forming continuous arcuate extensions of one another to collectively define an arcuate wall span of the tub, and stowed positions folded up alongside one another to occupy a compact area on the chassis. The rearmost chassis section is longer on one side than the other, and features a chassis extension extendable from the rear end of the chassis to connect to one of the deployed panels. This elongated side and extension form the only ground-level connections between the chassis and the tub wall to minimize tripping hazards.

Abstract: Pet litter systems and methods for sanitary servicing are disclosed. In some implementations, a pet litter system may comprise a bottom housing, a disposable inner box which may receive pet litter and pet waste, a service gap, and a safety liner which may be positioned in between the bottom housing and the disposable inner box, wherein the safety liner may protect interior surfaces of the bottom housing from contamination. In some implementations, a safety liner may be closable and usable as a disposal bag to seal contents comprising a disposable inner box, pet litter and pet waste therein, and may be safely removed from a bottom housing of a pet litter system and surrounding areas by a servicer of the pet litter system for disposal.

Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body including a rotational molded wall formed from a plastic material. The kennel body defines an interior space shaped to accommodate one or more animals, and defines a door opening shaped to allow the animal to enter and exit the kennel body. A hoop-shaped door frame is disposed on the kennel body proximate the door opening. A door is disposed on the door frame, and the door is pivotally moveable relative to the door frame between an open position and a closed position. A latch is disposed on the door. First and second handles are disposed on the kennel body to allow a user to move the kennel.

Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body and a door assembly. The door assembly includes a door frame and a door pivotally attached to the door frame. The door frame is secured to the kennel body at an opening. The door is moveable between an open and a closed position. The door includes a first latch having a first latch bolt engaging the door frame at a first latch location. The door also includes a second latch having a second latch bolt engaging the door frame at a second latch location. The door also includes a third latch having a third latch bolt engaging the door frame at a third latch location. In some embodiments, the first latch bolt extends horizontally toward the door frame, and the second and third latch bolts extend substantially vertically from the door toward the door frame in opposite directions.

Abstract: A bale feeder apparatus, system and method is described. A bale feeder for feeding a herd of livestock includes at least three ring-shaped horizontal rails including a top rail, a bottom rail and a middle rail, the middle rail spaced above the bottom rail at a middle rail height measured from a ground, and a plurality of neck rails extending upwards and inwards from the middle rail to the top rail, each neck rail spaced apart from an adjacent neck rail on same side of the bale feeder at a neck rail distance, the middle rail height about equal to a length of a longest foreleg expected in the herd of livestock, and the neck rail distance falling within a range bounded by a widest head expected in the herd of livestock, and a narrowest adult shoulder width expected of any adult animal in the herd of livestock.

Abstract: A fluid directing grooming glove apparatus for vacuuming and washing pets includes a glove body having a glove opening configured to receive a user's hand. A fluid diverter is coupled to the glove body and has a hose aperture and a plurality of tube apertures. Each tube aperture is in fluid communication with the hose aperture. A plurality of finger tubes is coupled to the glove body and attached to, and in fluid communication with, the tube apertures of the fluid diverter. A feed hose is coupled to the fluid diverter. The feed hose has a hose distal end attached to, and in fluid communication with, the hose aperture and a hose connector coupled to a hose proximal end. The hose connector attaches to a vacuum hose or a water hose to either suck air or spray water through the finger tubes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating and rehabilitating animals are provided. The systems and methods include harnesses and related devices, including compresses and heating/icing devices. The devices further include and comprise features to enable the device to be contoured to and secured to an animal. Animals contemplated for use with devices and methods of the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, canines and humans.

Abstract: Animal training device disclosed. The animal training device for being worn on an animal being trained and for training by use of stimulus includes a device body, being worn on a neck of the animal being trained by a fastener, wherein the device body comprises a plurality of module bases in which a plurality of unit modules are respectively disposed, a body base having a plurality of compartments in which the plurality of unit modules are respectively disposed and at least one module connecting portion connecting two compartment, a plurality of module covers being respectively disposed on the plurality of module bases to form a space, PCB portion, being disposed in the space, and a contact terminal, being disposed on a part of the plurality of module covers.

Abstract: Animal training device and control method provided. Animal training device includes a bark recognition sensor configured for recognizing a barking of an animal wearing the device on, a stimulus generator configured for generating a stimulus having a predetermined property according to a control signal, a controller configured for outputting the control signal when the barking is out of a preset range, wherein the controller receives a user input through the bark recognition sensor and changes the property of the stimulus in response to the user input.

Abstract: A paint applicator (1) comprises a housing (3) defining a hollow interior region (4) having a circumferentially extending inner arcuate surface (20). A roller (5) provided with a circumferentially extending paint transfer surface (34) is rotatably mounted in the housing (3) about a rotational axis (7). A paint container (9) releasably secured to an inlet port (35) in the housing (3) communicates the paint container (9) with a communicating recess (37) formed into the inner arcuate surface (20) of the housing (3). The communicating recess (37) communicates the paint transfer surface (34) of the roller (5) with paint from the paint container (9) through the inlet port (35). The paint transfer surface (34) of the roller (5) cooperates with the inner arcuate surface (20) of the housing (3) in order to form a seal around the periphery of the communicating recess (37) when the roller (5) is stationary in the housing (3) to seal the paint in the communicating recess (37).

Abstract: The Cummings No-Leak Entrance Feeder for Honey Bees is designed with a double lock against leakage. The first safeguard is the traditional suction vapor lock. If that fails, the sugar syrup food will pool in the feeder and stop when it rises to the level of the canning jar lid. The bees will be able to continue to feed from the pool instead of directly from the jar lid. This will prevent the loss of food which would in turn encourage robber bees to attack the hive.

Abstract: Netting suitable for use in aquaculture which has a half mesh size of 5-100 mm measured in accordance to ISO 1107:2017 and includes cord having a diameter of 0.5-8 mm, wherein the cord includes films of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene, the films having a width of 0.5-10 mm. It has been found that the use of cord based on films of ultra-high molecular weight PE (UHMWPE) results in nets with improved fouling resistance compared to nets based on conventional ultra-high molecular weight gel-spun monofilament or multifilament yarn. The netting is easier to clean than netting based on conventional ultra-high molecular weight gel-spun monofilament or multifilament yarn. Not only is less frequent cleaning required due to less fouling, the cleaning steps themselves can be carried out at lower water pressure in the high-pressure cleaning apparatus. This results in less damage of the nets during cleaning and lower water consumption.

Abstract: A suction sampler system for in situ collection of deep-sea floor organisms includes a pressure-retaining cylinder, a pressure compensation device, a cone component, semiconductor refrigeration components, a circuit cylinder and a collection cylinder. Two ends of the pressure-retaining cylinder are respectively equipped with a first and second seal mechanisms, and the cone component is arranged in the pressure-retaining cylinder. The pressure compensation device is connected to the pressure-retaining cylinder through a high-pressure pipe. The semiconductor refrigeration components are arranged outside the pressure-retaining cylinder. The circuit cylinder is equipped with a power supply and a controller, and the semiconductor refrigeration components are connected to the controller. A pressure sensor and a temperature sensor are arranged inside the pressure-retaining cylinder, and respectively connected to the controller.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the system for magnetic braking in fishing reels includes a fishing reel including a spool, a lever, a rotor, and a movable slider device. The rotor includes a plurality of spaced-apart holes and a plurality of magnets in the plurality of holes. The slider device includes a first sheet, a second sheet and a third sheet. Each of the second sheet and the third sheet include a magnet in a hole. The slider device is movable between a first position and a second position, where the first position is farther apart from a center of the rotor. The interactions between the one or more magnets of the movable slider device and the plurality of the magnets of the rotor cause the rotor to brake when the movable slider device is at the second position.