05th week of 2016 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160029539 | Detachable Transportable Rock Picker - A rock picker towing apparatus attachable by mounting to a prime mover end (power unit) includes a front and rear elevator transfer apparatus; a tromell separator; dump trailer detachably connectable to the tromell unit frame; a hydraulic power supply unit in fluid communication with the tromell unit and transfer apparatus. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029540 | AGRICULTURAL DEVICE FOR RESTORING SOIL FERTILITY - This agricultural device introduces an innovative approach to soil treatment that restores the fertility of depleted soils, which currently depend on chemical fertilizers to keep up with global food production needs. The new technology is based upon the concept of bioenergetics, whereby soil is conceived as the main factor that needs to be balanced in order to increase natural soil fertility, crop production, and food quality. This scientifically-based farming technology utilizes horizontal tillage—as opposed to conventional tillage—to reduce the entropy of the soil-plant-atmosphere system, helping regenerate biological memory and natural soil fertility. This new technology has been successfully tested on various kinds of terrains and crops, and its application progressively turns nature into the main factor of production equation, allowing us to reduce agrochemical dependency and production costs, and allowing us to overcome the apparent dichotomy that now exists between high food production needs and environmental care. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029541 | Elastic Rubber Suspension for an Agricultural Implement - A suspension assembly for an agricultural implement having a carrier frame, an implement support frame pivotally connected to the carrier frame, and a rubber torsion spring having a drive shaft disposed coaxially within a square tubular housing, with an elastic rubber element captured within the housing and the shaft embedded in and adhered to the elastic rubber element. The torsion spring is connected to the implement support frame. An externally threaded screw has an internally threaded member engaged therewith, the screw being connected to the carrier frame. An adjusting arm has a first portion in driving engagement with the drive element, and has a second portion connected to the threaded member. Displacing the threaded member along the screw provides selectable spring force that adjustably biases the implement support frame away from the carrier frame such that an implement connected to the support frame is pressed against the soil with a selected force. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029542 | Vehicle Control System - A tractor control system, which controls an operating condition of an implement attached to the tractor. The control system includes a sensing means providing a force signal which indicates the pull force necessary to pull an implement in a desired position; a control which receives the force signal; and means for measuring at least one parameter associated with the tractor mode and/or the implement mode and the implement position is adjusted to a new position when the force signal varies. The control system includes pre-determined values associated with certain tractor and/or implement modes. A measured parameter is compared with a pre-determined parameter value and if the measured parameter would result in an undesired movement of the implement, the force signal is deactivated, or the response to the force signal is deactivated to prevent undesired movement of the attachment. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029543 | Vehicle Control System - A hitch control system for a tractor which includes a force signal, to indicate the pull force necessary for an implement attached to a hitch, and a control which receives the signal and other inputs from the operator, which indicate the required operating condition of the implement. The system adjusts the vertical position of the hitch relative to the tractor in response to variations in the force signal in order to maintain the required operating condition of the implement. The system further includes a brake sensor which provides a signal to the control which overrides the force signal so there is no movement of the hitch during braking. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029544 | Apparatus to move in tow farm implements - An apparatus to move in-tow at least one farm implement. The apparatus is an elongated rectangular member that has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A movement transfer mechanism is connected between the elongated rectangular member's first end and the farm implement. The apparatus has a first wheel mounted on one side of the elongated rectangular member's first end and a second wheel mounted on the other side of the elongated rectangular member's first end. A third wheel is mounted adjacent to the second end of the elongated rectangular member. The wheels may, if desired, be ground engaging wheels. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029545 | DETERMINING FIELD CHARACTERISTICS USING OPTICAL RECOGNITION - In one embodiment, a method for automated guidance comprising receiving an image of a field; identifying one or more characteristics of the field in the image; determining one or more geographic locations corresponding to the one or more characteristics of the field in the image; determining a path to be followed in the field using the one or more geographic locations; and automatically guiding the machine to follow the path. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029546 | LIFT CONTROL APPARATUS FOR GROUND WORK APPARATUS - A lift control apparatus includes a height sensor that outputs a height detection signal after a height of a ground work apparatus is detected. The ground work apparatus is coupled to a traveling work vehicle via a lift mechanism. An upper limit manager sets an upper limit position of the ground work apparatus based on an operation input signal from an input operation device for an upper limit setting USD. A setting prohibitor prohibits, when the upper limit position being set by the operation input signal is lower than the height of the ground work apparatus based on the height detection signal, the setting of the upper limit position from the operation input signal, and setting the upper limit position to the height of the ground work apparatus based on the height detection signal. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029547 | SENSING THE SOIL PROFILE BEHIND A SOIL-ENGAGING IMPLEMENT - A soil distribution indicator is generated, and indicates a soil distribution. An action signal is automatically generated based on the soil distribution indicator. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029548 | Ultrasonically enhanced seed germination system - The invention consists of a sonication and imbedding process for the uptake of water and/or other beneficial substances into a seed for the purposes of reducing the time needed for germination of a plant and the time needed for full maturity growth of the resultant plant. This invention teaches that ultrasound applied to the shell of a seed will develop micro-punctures which enable the faster absorption of water and other liquid nutrients into the seed structure. The sonic energy may be at frequencies between 15 kHz and 30 kHz for periods between about 1 and 20 minutes, and can utilize either a sinusoidal waveform or an alternating ultrasonic transmission consisting of a saw tooth wave form lasting 50 milliseconds, followed by a square wave form lasting 50 milliseconds, or such similar combination of ultrasonic transmissions. The treated seed tends to grow into a mature plant at a substantially accelerated rate. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029549 | METHOD FOR REMOVING DUST FROM SEEDS - Embodiments of a technique are provided for removing dust from treated seeds. The method includes applying a treatment to a number of seeds at a seed treatment station and at least partially drying the seeds at the treatment station. The partially dried seeds may then be conveyed through a conveying station from the treatment station to an output area. Air may be directed through an inlet of the conveying station, where the directed air is configured to remove non-seed particles from the seeds. Furthermore, air may be filtered through an outlet of the conveying station to capture the removed non-seed particles using a filtering system. In some cases, an initial temperature of the air may be controlled to optimize the dust removal process, such as by heating and/or chilling the air. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029550 | Portable Hydroseeder Seed, Mulch And Fertilizer Water Dissolvable Packet - A self-contained hydroseeding packet that can be quickly loaded into a portable hydroseeder having seed, mulch and fertilizer in a predetermined ratio. The seed, mulch and fertilizer dissolve into a slurry when combined with water. Optionally, the packet can have a color to identify areas previously seeded. The seed, fertilizer, and mulch are bound by a water soluble binding agent and is biodegradable. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029551 | Portable Hydroseeder - A portable hydroseeding system comprising a housing for containing a slurry, a propellant means connected to the housing and an outlet control mechanism for distributing the slurry. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029552 | SEED VARIETY CHANGER FOR A PLANTER - A planting system and method for planting multiple seed varieties is provided. The planting system includes a planter having a plurality of tanks and a plurality of row units. A plurality of seed meters are included in of the plurality of the row units. The seed meters are aligned in a non-horizontal configuration within each row unit, and one of the plurality of meters is operated at a time to plant a seed variety associated with the meter being operated. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029553 | INDUCTOR BOX FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT HAVING COMPRESSION LIMITERS - An inductor box for an agricultural implement having compression limiters. One inductor box includes a housing having a first side configured to receive an agricultural product from a tank. The first side has a sealable surface, and the sealable surface has plates attached thereto. The inductor box includes a first gasket disposed on the sealable surface and configured to establish a seal between the sealable surface and a corresponding surface of the tank. The plates are configured to extend through respective openings in the gasket, and to block compression of the first gasket beyond a desired compression limit. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029554 | STORAGE TANK SUMP ARRANGEMENT FOR AN AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT - A storage tank sump arrangement for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes row units configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a storage tank configured to hold the flowable agricultural product. The storage tank includes a first sump and a second sump. Further, the first sump is positioned adjacent to a front portion of the storage tank relative to a direction of travel and the second sump is positioned adjacent to a rear portion of the storage tank relative to the direction of travel. The agricultural implement includes a pump in fluid communication with the first sump and the second sump. The pump is configured to pump the flowable agricultural product from the storage tank to the row units. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029555 | CONTROL SYSYTEM FOR MOTOR-DRIVEN LAWNMOWER VEHICLE - A control system for an engineless, motor-driven lawnmower vehicle includes electric motors and controllers. At least one of the electric motors is an electric drive motor connected to a drive wheel of the lawnmower vehicle to enable transmission of motive power. At least one other electric motor is a mower-related electric motor connected to a lawnmower rotary tool to enable transmission of motive power. At least one of the controllers is a drive wheel controller which includes a drive wheel driver and which controls operation of the electric drive motor in response to a signal from at least one operator sensor for detecting an operation amount of at least one operator. At least one controller controls to activate or stop the mower-related electric motor. At least one controller is connected to the drive wheel controller and transmits a control signal thereto in response to a signal from the operator sensor. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029556 | TRIMMER HEAD FOR A VEGETATION CUTTING MACHINE - The invention relates to a trimmer head for a vegetation cutting machine, comprising:
| 2016-02-04 |
20160029557 | DRIVE SYSTEM FOR WALK BEHIND MOWER - A drive system of a lawn mower includes a drive belt, a drive pulley, a drive shaft pulley and an idler pulley. The drive pulley is disposed at a rocking transmission of the lawn mower to transfer drive belt motion to power for a set of wheels of the lawn mower via the rocking transmission when the rocking transmission is engaged. The drive shaft pulley is operably coupled to a drive shaft of the lawn mower to rotate responsive to rotation of the drive shaft. The drive shaft pulley engages the drive belt responsive to engagement of the rocking transmission. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029558 | BIOMASS SENSING - A harvester interacts with plants so as to separate a harvested portion from a biomass portion of each of the plants. At least one sensor carried by the harvester outputs a signal based upon an attribute of the biomass portion. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029559 | Combine - The present invention provides a combine that can accurately measure the weight of grain retained in a grain tank. When a weight measurement signal is output from a measurement switch | 2016-02-04 |
20160029560 | MOWER AND SWATHING UNIT - A mower has a plurality of rotary cutters for cutting a crop and a swathing unit for forming a cut crop into a swath. In some embodiments, the swathing unit includes an auger and a housing that extends around at least part of the auger and provides a swathing aperture through which cut crop material is ejected to form a swath. In some embodiments, the housing includes at least one guide plate that can be adjusted to adjust the width W of the swathing aperture. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029561 | FORAGE HARVESTER AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR - A method for operating a forage harvester includes steps of capturing images of chopped material produced in the forage harvester using a camera, identifying images of kernel-type particles in the images, sorting the images of the kernel-type particles into at least two size fractions and determining a cardinality of the size fractions. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029562 | Combine Harvester With Adjustable Cleaning Shoe Arrangement - A combine harvester has a driving shoe arrangement. The driving shoe includes a preparation pan and one or more sieves, coupled to a drive mechanism for driving a reciprocating movement of the pan and sieves. The stroke of the reciprocating movement of the pan and/or sieves is adjustable, through the application of a drive mechanism including one or more pivotably mounted support arms for supporting the pan or sieve, and a drive arm connected to one of said support arms through an adjustable connection means. The adjustable connection means can be a variable length actuator whose length determines the stroke of the pan or sieve. The stroke of said pan or sieve can be adjusted during a harvesting run, thereby allowing a fast adjustment to changing external conditions such as the slope of the terrain. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029563 | WRAPPING DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - An inline bale wrapping device is for wrapping at least one bale. The wrapping device includes a base frame defining a bale wrapping section between a bale receiving section and a bale discharging section. The wrapping device also includes a moving mechanism configured to move the at least one bale longitudinally along a longitudinal moving axis, an end surface wrapping mechanism configured to dispense and maintain a length of end surface film across the longitudinal moving axis and a side surface wrapping mechanism mounted between the end surface wrapping mechanism and the bale discharging section and configured to wrap a length of side surface film around at least a longitudinal portion of the side surface of the bale, over a portion of the length of end surface film. A method of operation of the inline bale wrapping device is for wrapping at least one bale. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029564 | Strapping System For Agricultural Implement - A strapping system for an agricultural implement includes a strap feeding assembly positioned on a first side of a baling chamber, the strap feeding assembly being configured to propel a strap through or around at least a portion of the baling chamber. The system includes a needle positioned on a second side of the baling chamber, opposite the first side. The needle is configured to move through the baling chamber to extend from the second side to the first side of the baling chamber, and the needle includes an opening configured to receive the strap from the strap feeding assembly and to facilitate transfer of an end of the strap from the first side to the second side of the baling chamber to position the strap for capturing material as the material accumulates within the baling chamber. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029565 | Bale Measurement System and Method - Bale measuring method for a rectangular baler includes the steps of: measuring a movement of a binding material that is being tied around a bale; using the measured movement of the binding material to calibrate a measurement and calculation tool for measuring a movement of the bale in the baler and for calculating a length of the bale based on said measurement; determining the length of the bale using the calibrated measurement and calculation tool as the bale moves backward in the baler. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029566 | Ventilation System For Storage Covers - The present invention relates to a reliable, efficient, and low cost ventilation system for storage covers that improves the distribution of air flow and improves aeration of the particulate material. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029567 | Cutting Device for Agricultural Harvesting Machines - A cutting device for agricultural harvesters has a conveying channel and pivotably supported cutting knives arranged in a row on a frame. The cutting knives project in the cutting position into the conveying channel. A conveying member with conveying tines, rotatingly driven about a horizontal axis, interacts with the cutting knives for comminuting crop. Individual adjusting devices, each associated with one cutting knife, yieldingly support the cutting knives in the cutting position. A knife switching device is provided to move the cutting knives from the inoperative position into the cutting position. With a preselecting device a desired group of cutting knives can be selected that is pivoted into the cutting position upon activation of the knife switching device. The preselecting device is activatable with reduced force expenditure by eliminating resistances, caused by adjusting and connecting devices of the knife switching device, when preselecting the desired group of cutting knives. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029568 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING A PLANT SELECTION - A remote platform receives plant selection criteria and determines a plant selection based on the plant selection criteria. The plant selection criteria may include a plant preference, a budget preference, and garden parameters measured by sensors in a garden. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029569 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMULATING A DESIRED SET OF GARDEN PARAMETERS - A remote platform receives and analyzes a set of desired garden parameters that is to be emulated or recreated in a first garden. The desired garden parameters may be measured by sensors installed in a second garden. The desired garden parameters may include soil moisture, soil salinity, soil temperature, soil pH, external temperature, external humidity, and light exposure. The remote platform then generates a data set based on its analysis of the desired garden parameters. The data set includes instructions to open or close a first sprinkler valve, add fertilizer, apply mulch, and provide covering. The data set may be transmitted to a user associated with the first garden, a controller hub controlling sprinkler valves in the first garden, sprinkler valve controllers installed in the first garden, or sensor-controller hybrids installed in the first garden. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029570 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONVERTING AND CONVEYING GARDEN EVENTS - A platform may receive raw data from a remote system and may then applies various forms of analysis to convert the raw data into parameters of interest in a garden. These parameters include but are not limited to soil moisture, soil salinity, air temperature, soil temperature, and pH. The platform enables inexpensive and simple sensors to be deployed in the garden. The platform may also use other data, such as the data from a weather service, to predict actions that should be taken in the garden to provide optimal growing conditions. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029571 | LOPPER - A lopper having a lopping assembly ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160029572 | Living Plant Display and Storage System, Apparatus and Method - A new or improved modular plant display and storage system that reduces the risks of plants tipping over and of spillage of plant and soil (or other growing medium) out the top of the pot, as well as the risk of water (and soil/growing medium) seepage and mess from the bottom of the pot. The invention can house potted plants without the need to re-pot or transplant the plants into growing medium that sits within the modular structure. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029573 | VERSATILE ECO-FRIENDLY PLANTING BLOCK - A versatile eco-friendly planting block includes: a block body in a form of a hexahedron; cut-off grooves formed at vertex parts of each surface of the block body in symmetrical to each other about a diagonal line of each surface of the block body; and a planting groove selectively formed in the cut-off groove so that vegetation is planted. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029574 | PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING PLANT GROWTH - The present disclosure provides a plant growth system and a method for controlling plant growth. The plant growth system includes a cabinet within which partitions are provided so as to divide an interior of the cabinet into a plurality of plant growth compartments, wherein at least one side wall of the cabinet is provided with a touchable; transparent display panel capable of being switched to black screen display. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029575 | Plant holder for attachment to a rod or a tube - A plant holder having an elongated base body several passages extending transversely to the base body for receiving wire-shaped fasteners for plants, and a clamping device disposed on one end of the base body for affixing the plant holder on a holder to be fastened in the floor or on a wall. The base body has latching protrusions associated with the passages for detachably fastening an end of the wire-shaped fastening means that is bent away and extends substantially parallel to the base body. The wire-shaped fastener for the plant can thus be easily and very rapidly attached to the base body and detached again, without requiring a tool or other resources. With the clamping device, the base body of the plant holder can be quickly attached to a rod or tube with a large holding force and just as easily detached again, also without the use of tools. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029576 | TREE TRIMMING APPARATUS - A tree trimming apparatus includes a movable carrier, a shredder device, a transmission hose, and a support stand. The movable carrier has a container. The shredder device includes a housing, a plurality of cutters, and a motor. The housing has a through hole. The cutters are rotatably positioned in the housing. The motor is located on the housing and is connected to the cutters. The transmission hose has a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is connected to the through hole, and the second end portion is aligned with the container. The support stand is connected between the movable carrier and the shredder device. When the cutters contact a branch, the branch is cut and enters the housing, and falls into the container through the through hole and the transmission hose. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029577 | Elevated Irrigation Mounting System - An elevated irrigation mounting system is mounted in any location desired by the user, or due to system constraints, which utilizes quick disconnects, for ease of installation or moving to another location. The system centralizes all of the control valves, wiring, and includes the irrigation control unit of the elevated irrigation mounting system in one location for mounting on an elevated surface, thus ensuring ease of installation, maintenance, system trouble shooting, winterizing and system zone control. The control valves of the system are controlled by a control unit which Is electrically and cooperatively engaged but may also be controlled by digital means. Also, the elevated irrigation mounting system is accessible for repairs, calibration or maintenance while the owner is away, enabling the maintenance technician to perform all maintenance functions inconveniencing the owner by requiring home or building access. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029578 | Aeroponic Commercial Plant Cultivation System Utilizing a Grow Enclosure - A commercial plant cultivation system generates a controlled environment in which plants can be grown. A grow enclosure generate a controlled environment and can be either a mobile or fixed structure. A plurality of growing panels and a plurality of lighting fixtures are slidably mounted on a grow system support structure positioned within the grow enclosure. The plurality of growing panels can be positioned in either a vertical or horizontal configuration depending on the type of plants being grown. A nutrient delivery system is in fluid communication with the plurality of growing panels to deliver a nutrient solution to the plants. The nutrient solution is dispersed to the roots of the plants through a plurality of supply tubes positioned within each of the plurality of growing panels. Excess nutrient solution is collected and passed through a rock box in order to replenish nutrients and minerals. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029579 | Modular Algal Aquaculture System and Method - The present invention provides an improved modular algal aquaculture system and method including a modular algal aquaculture component having a cultivation surface having a first end and a second end, a supply header located adjacent to one of the first end and the second end, a return header located adjacent to the other of the first end and the second end, a reservoir, the reservoir in fluid communication with the supply header and the return header, a pump, the pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and at least one of the supply header and the return header. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029580 | PLANT GROWING DEVICE AND PLANT GROWING METHOD - A plant growing device includes: a container configured to reserve a nutrient solution in a lower portion of the container; a holding unit configured to hold plants inside the container; spray units configured to spray the nutrient solution toward the inside of the container; and support units configured to support the holding unit, and to move the holding unit to a position depending on how the spray units are driving, in a range from a spray region where the nutrient solution sprayed by the spray units is supplied to roots of the plants to an immersion region where the nutrient solution reserved in the container is supplied to the roots of the plants. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029581 | Vertical Aeroponic Plant Growing Enclosure with Support Structure - A grow plant enclosure to maximize plant density for a given growing area has a perimeter frame, a first pane, and a second pane. The first pane is adjacently connected to the perimeter frame, while the second pane is removably attached to the perimeter frame opposite the first pane to form a hollow enclosure. A plurality of plug holder openings traverses through the first pane, and optionally the second pane, being designed to receive a plurality of plant holders for growing various plant types. A plurality of supply tubes traverse into the perimeter frame through a plurality of supply tube openings and each have a plurality of spray nozzles to deliver nutrient solution to the root zone of the plants retained in the plurality of plant holders. Excess nutrient solution is released through a drain fixture positioned about the bottom of the perimeter frame. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029582 | Growing System - A growing system and/or plant support structure may include one or more feet supporting at least one or more uprights, on which a plurality of plants and/or grow boards for growing plants may be positioned. A nutrient delivery system may be positioned between opposing uprights to provide nutrient supply to a root zone of plants, which nutrient delivery system may be positioned adjacent each opposing upright in an interior chamber of the plant support structure. A light system may be positioned between two adjacent plant support structures such that it simultaneously provides light to the exterior surface of the two plant support structures. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029583 | MACHINE HARVESTABLE PEPPER - The present invention provides pepper ideotypes and pepper plants with machine harvestable traits combined with desirable agronomic traits. The present invention also provides methods of making such plants and methods of using such plants to produce additional machine harvestable pepper plants. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029584 | Methods and Compositions for Watermelon with Improved Processing Qualities and Firmness - A watermelon plant that produces fruit having (i) ultra-firm flesh and/or liquid-retaining flesh and (ii) soluble solids of at least about 6 brix. The invention further provides for unique watermelon plants with an ultra-firm flesh phenotype and their progeny. Such plants may comprise an introgressed QTL associated with an ultra-firm flesh phenotype. In certain aspects, compositions, including distinct polymorphic molecular markers, and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, selecting, and the like of plants or germplasm with an ultra-firm flesh phenotype are provided. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029585 | TURFGRASS VARIETIES HAVING DESIRABLE LOOKING TURF WHEN MOWED INFREQUENTLY - Turfgrass varieties with desirable looking turf when mowed infrequently are provided. Also provided is a method of producing a turfgrass plant having desirable looking turf when mowed infrequently. The turfgrass plants of the present invention display green leaf chlorophyll concentrations above 1.8 mg/g and a field insitu CM-1000 chlorophyll meter reading of 341.7 or higher, as well as high general turfgrass quality ratings. The turfgrass plants of the present invention retain a dark green color even when scalped back by infrequent mowing. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029586 | METHOD OF DETECTING A FLOW, DETECTION DEVICE, AUTOMATIC MILKING DEVICE AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - Milk flow detecting method and device monitors a flow of milk in a milk line which is connected to a teat cup and which has an aeration opening, like in a milking device. For this purpose, the milk filling level is monitored in a measuring section of the line. If the variation therein is too little, the absence of a flow, or at least an inadequate flow, is established. If, additionally, a (sufficient) filling level is detected, it can be concluded that there is an obstructed aeration opening. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029587 | ANIMAL WASTE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A waste disposal apparatus having outwardly-canted sidewalls and a base wall forming a basin. A liner is centrally disposed on an interior of the basin. At least one litter sieve is centrally arranged on the liner. A securing flange is located on a top portion of the sidewalls and is operable between a closed position and an open position and includes at least one handle protrusion. The litter sieves and the liner are held securely in place by the securing flange when the securing flange is in the closed position. A litter sieve can include opposing handle ribbons removably disposed in corresponding envelopes on opposite sides of the sieve. The envelopes can include frangible elements that selectively secure the handle ribbons, but that fail upon application of a force so that the ribbons can at least partially exit the envelopes and thereafter used to lift a loaded sieve. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029588 | Litter Wizard System - The present invention consists of a two part system for controlling pet odor. The first part is an enzyme spray with a high concentration of microbes that consume ammonia. The second part of the system is absorbent granules that also contain the ammonia consuming microbes. When used in conjunction with each other, the system is ten times more effective at controlling pet odor than comparable one part systems. The microbes can penetrate into the cracks and crevices of most surfaces to further reduce the source of pet odors. The system also works to control moisture which allows for proper pet hygiene by reducing molds, fungus, insects, and parasite infestations. The system is a non-toxic and environmentally friendly product that will not harm pets if ingested. The system can be used with cat litter boxes, pet bedding, dog kennels, or any indoor area where pets expel their waste. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029589 | PET WASTE SYSTEM - A pet waste system using litter to absorb pet waste. A means to secure the litter is used to hold the litter in a receptacle, further preventing, among other things, the litter from being kicked up by a pet. The litter generally comprises an organic, non-living material. The litter and/or receptacle can be delivered on a scheduled, recurring basis to a user of the pet waste system. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029590 | Interactive Unit - The disclosure generally pertains to an interactive unit (IU) comprising a housing and a container. The IU can operate with at least one device enabling network connectivity. An end user device can connect to the IU to activate voice and/or video, and interact with the IU. A user can use the end user device to control the IU to dispense a treat, food, or product from the container. In at least one embodiment, a user will use the IU to connect with an animal located at the IU in order to communicate, bond, and train the animal. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029591 | APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING FEED ACCUMULATED IN A WILDLIFE FEEDER - An apparatus is provided for protecting wildlife feed. The apparatus has a body with a bottom portion and a top portion. The body is configured to attach to a feed accumulation portion of a wildlife feeder that provides feed accessible to wildlife. The apparatus further includes a first extension member angularly extending forward from the bottom portion of the body, and a second extension member angularly extending rearward from the top portion of the body. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029592 | Networked Automatic Animal Feeding System - An animal feeding system includes a receptacle comprising a microcontroller, one or more applications running on at least one processor of a mobile device, and an access point, wherein the microcontroller, the one or more applications, and the access point are communicatively coupled through a wireless communications network. The receptacle holds pet food consumables. A chute receives dispensed consumables as they pass through an opening in the receptacle. A sensor monitors a level of the consumables in the receptacle, wherein the sensor is communicatively coupled with the microcontroller and transmits information of the monitored level to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller uses the information to determine whether the level of the consumables is below a threshold level. The microcontroller initiates communication with a remote vendor through the wireless communications network when the level falls below the threshold level. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029593 | AUTOMATED FEEDING DEVICE AND METHOD - A feeder comprising: a base assembly and a rotatable housing, wherein the rotatable housing comprises: a pivotable portioning divider and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the pivotable portioning divider so that the pivotable portioning divider can be adjusted to vary an amount of food dispensed by the feeder. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029594 | ANIMAL PAW PAD - An animal paw pad comprising a base having an enclosure, wherein said base has a first side and a second side disposed opposite of said first side. There can be a gel disposed inside of the enclosure. There can be at least one adhesive coupled to the first side, and at least one roughened section coupled to the second side. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029595 | Simulated animal feeding device - An animal feeding pail comprising a bucket, the bucket having an upward handle, the bucket having a sidewall, extending around its circumference, and a bottom secured proximate the bottom of its sidewall, a false bottom wall provided within the bucket, and biasing against the interior of the side wall, to create a volumetric space between it and the bucket bottom wall, and into which granular material may be located to simulate the sound of animal feed when the bucket is shaken. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029596 | ROPING DUMMY WITH WASHOUT SIMULATION AND NECK PIVOT ACTION - The instant disclosure is directed to a roping simulator (sometimes referred to as a roping or practice dummy or sled) that is designed to mimic the natural movements and anatomy of roping cattle. Embodiments of the instant disclosure mimic the anatomy and movement of a roping cattle when the animal “washes out,” meaning that its back end slips and pivots during a turn. In various embodiments, the disclosed roping simulator also includes a feature whereby the head portion of the dummy rotates and pivots downward when a force is applied by a rope, simulating head movement of a live animal. In one embodiment, a sled assembly and a body assembly are connected to one another to form the roping simulator. The sled assembly is the component that makes contact with the ground. The body assembly is the component that provides roping targets, and that simulates the movement of live cattle. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029597 | PET TOY - A hollow pet toy containing an interior compartment is described. The toy's interior compartment is accessed through an opening in the exterior fabric of the toy. The purpose of the interior compartment is to hide a treat, examples of which may be a smaller toy or a food-treat. The interior compartment may also contain stuffing in the form of fabric strips, flags, or sleeves, which, in some examples of the invention, are fixed at one end to the interior compartment but which may otherwise be removed from the interior compartment by the pet seeking to discover the treat. Some examples of the invention feature an additional “treat compartment” within the fabric strips, flags, sleeves, or other stuffing of the interior compartment. A treat is placed in one or more of these “treat compartments” for the pet to discover and enjoy. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029598 | PET TOY WITH BALL HOLDING FEATURE - A pet toy comprises a flexible body having an exterior surface and a hollow interior chamber. A partial spherical shaped recess is formed on the exterior surface. A ball is received in the partial spherical shaped recess such that a first portion of an outer surface of the ball is covered by the recess, and a second portion of the outer surface is exposed and protrudes beyond the flexible body. A noise making module is disposed in the hollow interior chamber. The module has a noise making element mounted therein to produce sound when a force is applied to the flexible body to deflect the exterior surface of the flexible body. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029599 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND ARTICLE FOR PET WASTE COLLECTION - A dog waste collection elastic harness includes a disposable elastic harness and a waste bag. The elastic harness is attached to a dog to its upper tail set region. The dog waste collection systems further contains a plurality of adjustable side straps to adjust the size of the elastic harness to various sizes. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029600 | STRUCTURE OF PET FECES COLLECTION BAG - A pet feces collection bag comprises a carrier plate, a handle portion, and a bag. The handle portion, formed as a frame structure, is coupled to two corresponding sides of a periphery of the carrier plate and extends outward therefrom thereby defining the carrier plate into a front part having a first predetermined length and a rear part having a second predetermined length along a specific direction, wherein the first predetermined length is smaller than the second predetermined length. The bag is connected to peripheries of the handle portion and the rear part by a predetermined connection manner. The handle portion is operated to rotate around the carrier plate within 360 degrees about a specific axis whereby an opening of the bag is selectively to be opened or closed. The carrier plate and the handle portion are formed as one-piece unit. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029601 | COMPUTER PRODUCT, VEGETATION ASSESSING APPARATUS, AND VEGETATION ASSESSING METHOD - A non-transitory, computer-readable recording medium stores therein a vegetation assessing program that causes a computer to execute a process including assessing whether a state of vegetation of a pasture is a state suitable for pasturing, based on temporal changes of step count measurement results obtained by a step measuring device attached to a livestock animal pastured in the pasture; and outputting an obtained assessment result. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029602 | BUBBLE ELECTROLYZED WATER GENERATION APPARATUS AND AUTOMATIC WASHING APPARATUS - An automatic washing apparatus ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160029603 | BEEHIVE AND BEEHIVE SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a beehive ( | 2016-02-04 |
20160029604 | MULTIPLEX GENE EDITING - Materials and methods for making multiplex gene edits in cells or embryos are presented. Further methods include animals and methods of making the same. Methods of making chimeric animals are presented, as well as chimeric animals. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029605 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LASIODERMA SERRICORNE USING ANISOPTEROMALUS APIOVORUS - A method for the biological control of | 2016-02-04 |
20160029606 | Fishing System With Dexterity Portion - A fishing system may have at least a fishing assembly with a handle axially aligned with a reel and a rod. The handle can have a hollow portion and a dexterity portion. The reel may be oriented relative to the handle to position a center of gravity of the fishing assembly in the handle. A fishing line may continuously extend from the reel through the hollow portion, atop the dexterity portion, and along the rod. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029607 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE FOR ATTRACTING AND CATCHING FISH - A fish attracting and catching device, system, and method of use is disclosed herein, which utilizes an illuminated clear bait containment shell in conjunction with a trolley casting system. In an embodiment the fish attracting and catching device and system is comprised of a shell wherein said shell is comprised of a flotation portion, a hooking portion, an illumination portion, and a bait holding portion. In another embodiment, the bait holding portion is comprised of at least one submersible opening to aid in the bait holding portion filling and releasing water. In another embodiment, the shell is further comprised of a handle portion. In yet another embodiment the fish attracting and catching device and system is comprised of a trolley system. In an embodiment, the trolley system is comprised of a trolley line and a trolley weight. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029608 | Leech Clamp - A clamp is provided which is adapted for use in fishing and other outdoor activities. The clamp includes a plurality of elongate segments and a grasper, which further features a plurality of tines. In operation, the clamp is operated by the user so as to grasp and hold live bait for baiting a hook. The clamp is typically operated by the user applying pressure against a tension, so as to actuate the grasper between open and closed positions. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029609 | Improved Equine Hoof Boot - A secure equine hoof boot is provided, which engages the bulbs of the hoof to impede rotation of the boot relative to the hoof. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029610 | EQUINE BONY COLUMN AND TISSUE SUPPORT WITH UNIFORM LOAD DISTRIBUTION TO ALL HOOF STRUCTURES AND A METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - An equine bony column and tissue support is configured to prevent or treat lameness in a hoof of a horse where the lameness is based on a bony column dysfunction or instability. The equine bony column and tissue support includes a hoof bridge which includes a composition of matter with a hardness between Shore A Durometer of 85 and a Rockwell K of 150 bonded to the hoof. The composition of matter provides central loading support that redistributes weight from a perimeter of an outer hoof horn to the bony column and bony tissue to stabilize and realigns the bony column. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029611 | DUAL ACTION LETHAL CONTAINERS, SYSTEMS, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR KILLING ADULT MOSQUITOS AND LARVAE - Dual action lethal containers, systems, methods, compositions and formulas used to kill mosquitoes and their larvae. The containers can have separate interior larvicidal and adulticidal coatings separated from each other by horizontal water line holes in the container. Another container can use a novel combined coating of a larvicidal and adulticidal coating. Unique compositions of adulticidal coatings, larvicidal coatings and combined adulticidal and larvicidal coatings can be used as liners. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029612 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEACTIVATING PLANT MATERIAL OUTSIDE OF A GROWING REGION - A system for deactivating plant material outside of a growing region to prevent propagation of designated plant material outside of the growing region includes an imaging sensor configured to remotely detect plant material outside of the growing region, a vehicle including a sampling implement configured to collect a sample of plant material, a plant sensor configured to analyze the sample of plant material, a deactivation device configured to deactivate plant material, and a controller configured to direct the vehicle to the plant material detected by the imaging sensor, cause the sampling implement to collect the sample from the detected plant material, cause the plant sensor to analyze the sample, and, when the sample is determined to be designated for deactivation, cause the deactivation device to deactivate the detected plant material. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029613 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DEACTIVATING PLANT MATERIAL OUTSIDE OF A GROWING REGION - A system for deactivating plant material outside of a growing region includes an emitter device configured to deactivate plant material, a sensor configured to remotely detect plant material outside of the growing region, and a controller configured to aim and activate the emitter device to deactivate the plant material in response to the plant material being detected by the sensor. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029614 | ANIMAL TRAP - An animal trap for capturing a small-weight animal. The animal trap includes a capturing enclosure | 2016-02-04 |
20160029615 | Airborne Bird Strike Countermeasure - A system for deterring bird strikes on an airborne aircraft is provided. The system includes at least one light configured to project light at optical wavelengths within an avian species optical sensitivity but having low or no observability by pilots. The light is further configured to flash. The system additionally includes at least one audio projection device configured to broadcast alert or predatory calls within avian species auditory capability. The audio projection device is also capable of audio projection in airflow having speeds up to about 250 KIAS. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029616 | PEST DETERRENT BARRIER - Pest-deterring barriers are described herein. The barriers are configured to attach to a structure in such a way so as to provide a physical barrier that prevents pests from entering an enclosure. The pest-deterring barriers are made of a material that deters pests from approaching, touching, or traversing the barrier. The pest-deterring barriers have an attachment portion for attaching to a structure and an active barrier portion made of the pest-deterring material. The barrier portion can be easily removed and exchanged periodically. Replacement barrier portions are described herein, as are methods of deterring pests using the described pest-deterring barriers. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029617 | TREE STAND INCLUDING A LATCH AND ADJUSTABLE STRAP - A tree stand includes a frame and a strap for attaching the frame to a tree. The strap includes engagement features and a latch is pivotably coupled to the frame for selectively engaging the engagement features. The latch is pivotable between a locked position for engaging the engagement feature of the strap and an unlocked position for being disengaged with the engagement feature of the strap. The latch includes a finger extending from the body receiving the engagement feature when the latch is in the locked position. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029618 | MEDICAL DEVICE INTENDED FOR THE LONG-TERM STORAGE OF A CORNEA, OR FOR EX VIVO EXPERIMENTATION ON A HUMAN OR ANIMAL CORNEA - A device for the storage of a corneal specimen has means for the reception and entrapment of a corneal specimen, connected to the means for the creation of a pressure gradient with overpressure on the endothelial side and to the preservation medium circulation means in the layouts that present the means for the reception and entrapment of the cornea specimen. The means for the reception and entrapment of the corneal specimen entrap the sclera ciliary zone surrounding the cornea in an airtight manner to delimit a separate endothelial chamber and epithelial chamber in which the preservation medium can circulate with an overpressure in the endothelial chamber; The intermediate component and the endothelial lid comprise inlet and outlet orifices for the preservation medium which are connected to the means for the circulation of the preservation medium and the creation of a pressure gradient between the endothelial chamber and the epithelial chamber with overpressure in the endothelial chamber. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029619 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED VITRIFICATION OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS - The present invention relaters to a system and methods for automated vitrification of mammalian oocytes or embryos. The system and methods enable automated processing of oocytes or embryos in vitrification solutions; robotically moving vitrification devices that carry processed cells for freezing in liquid nitrogen; automated sealing of the frozen devices; and transferring the sealed devices to an automated storage system for long-term cryopreservation. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029620 | FORMULA AND PROCESS FOR CROSSLINKING ANTIMICROBIALS TO TEXTILES - This application is directed to methods of making a binder. In one embodiment, the method comprises mixing guar gum with water at a temperature greater than 145° F. A guar gum-water mixture is formed and then cooled to approximately 135-145° F. Ammonium sulfate and water are mixed with the guar gum-water mixture to form an ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture. Urea is then mixed with the ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture, forming a urea-ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture. Water and methyl acryloid are added to the urea-ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture to form the binder. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029621 | Antimicrobial Compositions and Related Methods of Use - Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical, personal care and/or animal care products and applications. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029622 | Plant Pathogen Resistance - Azelaic acid or its derivatives or analogs induce a robust and a speedier defense response against pathogens in plants. Azelaic acid treatment alone does not induce many of the known defense-related genes but activates a plant's defense signaling upon pathogen exposure. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029623 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests wherein R | 2016-02-04 |
20160029624 | INSECTICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests wherein R | 2016-02-04 |
20160029625 | LICE CONTROL COMPOSITION AND METHOD - The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods related to controlling arthropods. Embodiments of the invention include compositions for controlling an arthropod, which can include one or more plant essential oils and methods for using these compositions. The plant essential oils, when combined, can have a synergistic effect. Embodiments of the invention relate to compositions and methods related to controlling lice. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029626 | CYSTEINE AMINO-ACID COMPOUND (OR ITS ANALOGUES) USED IN THE DISRUPTION OF MICROBIAL BIOFILMS WHEN TREATING OR PREVENTING DISEASES CAUSED BY PHYTOPATHOGENIC BACTERIA KNOWN TO ATTACK PLANTS OF AGRICULTURAL INTEREST - “Cysteine amino-acid compound (or its analogues) used in the disruption of microbial biofilms by treatment of prevention of diseases generated by phytopathogenic bacteria attacking plants of agricultural interest” represented by an innovative solution within the agriculture sector, where said compound can be used in the pharmacological form, as a drug associated with fertilizer for the combat of bacterial diseases which form microbial biofilms, such as citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC), citric canker', huanlongbing (HLB) disease or ‘greening’, amongst other, which inventive concept, as such, never before completed, resides in the benefit deriving from the cysteine amino-acid, and all of its analogues, in the inhibitory action and progressive disruption of the microbial biofilm thus liberating the nutritive flux and hydration of the root to the upper part of the plant and the subsequent regression of the disease symptoms, with the added advantage that the cysteine amino-acid compound is non-toxic, guaranteeing healthy production of foods by plants of agricultural interest that are totally healthy, without toxic residues in their composition, as well as when said compound is applied there is risk to the environment due to the rapid absorption, notably within the area in which it is applied, where such predicates of disease combat, with the exception of toxic collateral effects still guarantee that the final crop and harvest will have a higher productivity per hectare. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029627 | A NON-NEMATICIDAL COMPOSITION AND USE THEREOF - A non-nematicidal composition comprises at least one glucan and/or at least one fucan which act individually or synergistically with mannitol to reduce losses in crop yield and marketable grade caused by the infestation of growth media with plant pathogenic nematodes, to levels equivalent to those achieved with commercial nematicides, but without posing a risk to the ecosystem or user. In some cases the composition comprises at least one glucan, at least one fucan and at least one mannitol which may be in a weight/weight ratio of approximately 1:2:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol or between approximately 1:1:1 to 1:1:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029628 | COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS, AND METHODS FOR REPELLING AN INSECT FROM AN AREA,ARTICLE, AND/OR STRUCTURE - The disclosure provides for methods of repelling, directing, altering the behavior, and/or controlling an insect by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for methods of repelling or directing an insect from an organism, article, or structure by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for an article or structure treated with a composition including at least one repellent, controlling, or directing compound described herein. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029629 | LAWN GROWTH-PROMOTING AGENT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates to the use of penflufen to promote lawn growth. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029630 | SUBSTITUTED 2-[PHENOXY-PHENYL]-1-[1,2,4]TRIAZOL-1-YL-ETHANOL COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE AS FUNGICIDES - The present invention relates to substituted 2-[phenoxy-phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, their preparation and intermediates for preparing them. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029631 | METHOD FOR COMBATING PESTS - Method for improving the utilization of the production potential of transgenic soybean plants in the absent of a pest and a method for controlling/combating/treating pests by treating Bt-soybean plants with at least one compound of I-1 to I-4. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029632 | CITRUS PRESERVATIVE OF POLYHEXAMETHYLENE GUANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE - A citrus preservative includes 0.05%-0.5% of polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride, 0.05%-0.2% of benzimidazole bactericide, 0.02%-0.15% of polyethenoxy and the balance water. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029633 | METHODS OF IDENTIFICATION AND USE OF NEMATICIDE COMPOUNDS - The invention relates, in part, to methods to identify compounds to treat a phytoparasitic nematode infection and/or reduce phytoparasitic nematode contamination, and to methods and compositions to treat phytoparasitic nematode infections and to reduce phytoparasitic nematode contamination of a substrate such as, but not limited to: a plant, agricultural medium, or soil. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029634 | MICROBIOCIDES AND USES THEREOF - The compositions and methods for control of microbial growth, for example, in oil and gas field fluids. The present invention also relates to microbicides, and more particularly, to the use of biocides in gas and oil field fluids. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029635 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): | 2016-02-04 |
20160029636 | PESTICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES RELATED THERETO - This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): | 2016-02-04 |
20160029637 | TERMITICIDE COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR TREATING TERMITES - A termiticide concentrate comprising a termiticide composition comprising a phenylpyrazole, such as fipronil and a neonicotinoid, such as imidacloprid, wherein the composition is dispersed in an aqueous medium to form the termiticide concentrate. The concentrate containing the combination of active termiticides provides an increased efficacy not exhibited by either active when used alone. | 2016-02-04 |
20160029638 | SPOT-ON PESTICIDE COMPOSITION COMPRISING A NEONICOTINOID AND A PYRETHROID - A spot-on pesticide composition for animals, specifically mammals, including dogs and cats, which composition comprises a combination of active components, the active components being a combination of a neonicotinoid and a pyrethroid, and optionally comprising an insect growth regulator, in doses and proportions which are parasiticidally effective against a variety of insects and pests, and in a formulation which is convenient for local application to the animal's skin, preferably localized over a small surface area. | 2016-02-04 |