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04-04-2017 дата публикации

Устройство для определения степени деминерализации поперечно-реберных отростков поясничных позвонков у крупного рогатого скота

Номер: RU0000169832U1
Автор: Андрей Андреевич Эленшлегер, Константин Александрович Афанасьев
Принадлежит: Андрей Андреевич Эленшлегер, Константин Александрович Афанасьев

Устройство для определения степени деминерализации поперечно-реберных отростков поясничных позвонков у крупного рогатого скота, содержащее корпус, выполнено в виде двух телескопически соединенных между собой частей рамы. Одна часть рамы содержит опорную планку, а вторая - вертикально установленную втулку с размещенным в ней штоком, на нижнем конце штока установлена опорная пята, а верхний взаимодействует с шарнирно закрепленным к нему рычагом. Противоположный конец рычага размещен в горизонтальной втулке, которой посредством пружины соединен с другой частью телескопической рамы. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 169 832 U1 (51) МПК A01K 1/00 (2006.01) A61D 17/00 (2006.01) A61F 5/00 (2006.01) A01K 29/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ФОРМУЛА ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016125671, 27.06.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 27.06.2016 (72) Автор(ы): Афанасьев Константин Александрович (RU), Эленшлегер Андрей Андреевич (RU) 04.04.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 27.06.2016 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO 2012/040782 A1,05.04.2012. US Адрес для переписки: 656022, Алтайский край, г. Барнаул, ул. 50 лет Алтая, 21, кв. 1, Эленшлегеру А.А. R U (57) Формула полезной модели Устройство для определения степени деминерализации поперечно-реберных отростков поясничных позвонков у крупного рогатого скота, содержащее корпус, отличающееся тем, что корпус выполнен в виде двух телескопически соединенных между собой частей рамы, одна из которых содержит опорную планку, а вторая - вертикально установленную втулку с размещенным в ней штоком, на нижнем конце штока установлена опорная пята, а верхний взаимодействует с шарнирно закрепленным к нему рычагом, при этом противоположный конец рычага размещен в горизонтальной втулке, которой посредством пружины соединен с другой частью телескопической рамы. Стр.: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) Устройство для определения степени ...

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29-10-2020 дата публикации

Жилет для собаки, используемый в боевых контактах, искусствах охраны и дрессировки

Номер: RU0000200565U1
Автор: Роман Валерьевич Платонов
Принадлежит: Роман Валерьевич Платонов

Заявленная полезная модель относится к устройству для использования в носке животного для использования в боевых контактах и искусствах охраны и дрессировки, например собаки, при использовании которого достигаются различные уровни защищенности, необходимые для безопасного боевого контакта как в тренировочных целях для боевых искусств дрессировки и охраны заводчика, так и в целях личной безопасности животного.Достигаемый технический результат реализуется за счет того, что жилет для собаки, используемый в боевых контактах, искусствах охраны и дрессировки, характеризуется тем, что он содержит элементы для горла, спинки туловища, брюшка, передних лап и выполнен из 1-3 слоев ткани, нити которой состоят из высокомолекулярного полиэтилена, и при этом детали жилета соединены стачивающим швом шириной 1 см, по низу изделия и горловине проходит отделочная строчка 0,5 см, застежка расположена по спинке от шеи до хвоста и сверху закрыта липучкой или клапаном для защиты и сокрытия застежки от попадания влаги и пыли.Жилет для собаки, используемый в боевых контактах, искусствах охраны и дрессировки, дополнительно содержит элементы для задних лап. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 200 565 U1 (51) МПК A01K 13/00 (2006.01) A01K 29/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01K 13/00 (2020.08); A01K 29/00 (2020.08) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020117551, 16.05.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Платонов Роман Валерьевич (RU) Дата регистрации: 29.10.2020 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 16.05.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 29.10.2020 Бюл. № 31 2 0 0 5 6 5 R U (54) Жилет для собаки, используемый в боевых контактах, искусствах охраны и дрессировки (57) Реферат: Заявленная полезная модель относится к он содержит элементы для горла, спинки устройству для использования в носке животного туловища, брюшка, передних лап и выполнен из для использования в боевых контактах и 1-3 слоев ...

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18-03-2021 дата публикации

Устройство для определения живой массы крупного рогатого скота

Номер: RU0000203028U1
Автор: Лариса Юрьевна Карпенко, Роман Михайлович Васильев, Светлана Владимировна Васильева
Принадлежит: Федеральное государственное бюджетное образовательное учреждение высшего образования Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет ветеринарной медицины ФГБОУ ВО СПбГУВМ

Полезная модель относится к измерительным устройствам, применяемым в животноводстве.Устройство для определения живой массы крупного рогатого скота включает мерную ленту, имеющую шкалу для измерения линейных промеров обхвата груди в сантиметрах и шкалу для определения массы тела в килограммах, отличающееся тем, что на свободном конце мерной ленты закреплен магнит, для фиксации которого применяют гибкий держатель в виде гофрированной металлической трубки, на конце которой установлен стальной наконечник с вклеенным в него магнитом.Устройство за счет быстрого и надежного захвата ленты магнитным держателем позволяет значительно сократить время проведения измерений, особенно в случаях, когда животное проявляет беспокойство. При проведении измерений отсутствует необходимость нагибаться под брюшную стенку животного для захвата свободного конца ленты, что значительно сокращает вероятность травмирования исполнителя. Процедура проведения измерений легко осуществляется одним человеком, что сокращает трудозатраты. 2 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 203 028 U1 (51) МПК A01K 13/00 (2006.01) A01K 29/00 (2006.01) A01K 67/00 (2006.01) A61B 5/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A01K 13/00 (2021.02); A01K 29/00 (2021.02); A01K 67/00 (2021.02); A61B 5/00 (2021.02) (21)(22) Заявка: 2020133076, 07.10.2020 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 07.10.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 18.03.2021 Бюл. № 8 (54) Устройство для определения живой массы крупного рогатого скота (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к измерительным Устройство за счет быстрого и надежного устройствам, применяемым в животноводстве. захвата ленты магнитным держателем позволяет Устройство для определения живой массы значительно сократить время проведения крупного рогатого скота включает мерную ленту, измерений, особенно в случаях, когда животное имеющую шкалу для измерения ...

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Vision System for Facilitating the Automated Application of Disinfectant to the Teats of Dairy Livestock

Номер: US20120048208A1
Автор: Henk Hofman, Peter Willem Van Der Sluis, Ype Groensma
Принадлежит: TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS CORP

In certain embodiments, a system includes a controller operable to access an image signal generated by a camera. The accessed image signal corresponds to one or more features of the rear of a dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine positions of each of the hind legs of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal. The controller is further operable to determine a position of an udder of the dairy livestock based on the accessed image signal and the determined positions of the hind legs of the dairy livestock. The controller is further operable to determine, based on the image signal and the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock, a spray position from which a spray tool may apply disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock.

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Номер записи: 4
10-05-2012 дата публикации

System for uniquely identifying subjects from a target population

Номер: US20120114186A1
Автор: II Paul Anthony Skvorc
Принадлежит: Biopar LLC

The system for uniquely identifying subjects from a target population operates to acquire, process and analyze images to create data which contains indicia sufficient to uniquely identify an individual in a population of interest. This system implements an automated, image-based process that captures data indicative of a selected set of external characteristics for subjects that are members of a target population of a predetermined species.

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Номер записи: 5
07-06-2012 дата публикации

Movement Monitoring Device For Action Sports, And Associated Methods

Номер: US20120143514A1
Автор: Adrian F. Larkin, Burl W. Amsbury, Curtis A. Vock, Perry Youngs
Принадлежит: PhatRat Tech LLC

A movement monitoring device (MMD) for action sports has a detector for sensing motion associated with action sports, a processor for processing data from the detector to determine one or more movement metrics, and a communications port for wirelessly relaying the movement metrics to a remote location. A method collects motion data within action sports, including: detecting motion of a person or object engaged in action sports; determining one or more events associated with the motion; and wirelessly relaying the events to a remote network. One MMD for action sports is formed within a cell phone having a detector for sensing motion associated with action sports and a processor for processing data from the detector to determine one or more movement metrics for (a) display to a person using carrying the cell phone during action sports or (b) relaying the movement metrics to an external network for review by others.

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Номер записи: 6
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Fuidi herd management schema

Номер: US20120171689A1
Автор: Gilles Reza Georges Monif
Принадлежит: Individual

The invention is a herd management schema based upon the inventor's analysis of the natural history of bovine infection due to Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (Map) and related genomic variants and upon the ability of two distinct Map ELISA tests to sequentially or in parallel determine prior and current Map infection and evidence of active mycobacterium replication. Interpretation of the test results are integrated into sequential directives designed to enhance productive retention of infected animals as well as identify animals not previously infected. The sequential utilization of the data guidelines is developed to minimize the adverse economic impact.

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Номер записи: 7
20-09-2012 дата публикации

System and Method for Estrus Detection Using Real-Time Location

Номер: US20120238912A1
Автор: David A. Johnson, Parimal G. Rajkondawar, Paul D. Thompson, Roger K. Erdman, William S. Nelson
Принадлежит: TECHNOLOGIES HOLDINGS CORP

In certain embodiments, a method for estrus detection includes storing location information associated with a dairy livestock. The stored location information includes a coordinate location of the dairy livestock within a free stall pen at each of a plurality of times during a time period. The method further includes determining, based on at least a portion of the stored location information, one or more movement parameters associated with the dairy livestock. The method further includes determining, based on one or more movement parameters associated with the dairy livestock, whether the dairy livestock is likely to be in estrus.

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Номер записи: 8
15-11-2012 дата публикации

Animal Litter, Process For Preparing Animal Litter, And Method For Removal Of Animal Waste

Номер: US20120288468A1
Автор: Katherine Lauren Gregory, Lin Wang
Принадлежит: Grain Processing Corp

Disclosed are animal litters, processes for preparing animal litters, and methods for removal of animal waste. The disclosed animal litters are made from ingredients including virgin germ and have a total fat content of about 0.5 to about 15 based on the weight of the litter. The litters are provided in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted.

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Номер записи: 9
21-02-2013 дата публикации

Pressure-applying garment for animals

Номер: US20130042820A1
Автор: Philip J. Blizzard
Принадлежит: Thundershirt LLC

A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion, flaps extending from opposite sides of the central portion, and, in some cases, a cinching member that extends from a central area of the central portion. The flaps may be fastened together around the chest and stomach of the animal, and the cinching member may be fastened to the central portion or one or more flaps to tighten the garment further, applying pressure to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, or over-excitement. Straps may be provided to secure the garment to the animal's neck. One material that may be used in making the garment is a fabric made of 55% cotton, 35% polyester, and 10% spandex. The animal may generally be any animal with four legs, for example, a dog or cat, or two arms and two legs, for example, a monkey.

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Номер записи: 10
14-03-2013 дата публикации

PET WASTE COLLECTION APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A HANDLED PLASTIC BAG THEREON, AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Номер: US20130062895A1
Автор: GROTH Brian M., GROTH Daniel J., GROTH Frank R.
Принадлежит:

A pet waste collection apparatus includes a main frame body including a loop portion, a frame handle attached to the loop portion, and a pair of opposed hooks extending outwardly from the frame handle near an area thereof where it attaches to the loop portion. The main frame body may be formed from solid or coated wire. In use, bag handles of a disposable handled bag are placed over the hooks, and the upper edge of the main bag body is then placed over the loop portion where it fits tightly. The bottom portion of the bag is then fed through the loop portion, and a unit of pet waste is moved through the loop portion and into the plastic bag. 1. A frame apparatus usable with a handled plastic bag for picking up waste , said frame apparatus comprising a main frame body comprising:a loop portion;a frame handle portion operatively attached to the loop portion at two spaced apart connection points; anda pair of hooks respectively attached to and extending outwardly from the frame handle portion proximate said connection points;whereby the main frame body is configured and dimensioned to supportively receive a handled plastic bag thereon with bag handles of the plastic bag placed over the hooks of the main frame body.2. The frame apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the frame further comprises a crossmember attached to and extending across the frame handle proximate said hooks.3. The frame apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the main frame body is formed of wire.4. The frame apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the wire is coated with a plastic material.5. The frame apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the frame handle comprises two wire sections arranged in close proximity to one another claim 1 , and further comprising a reinforcing plate disposed between said wire sections of said frame handle.6. The frame apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the frame further comprises a crossmember attached to and extending across the frame handle proximate said hooks.7. The frame apparatus of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 11
14-03-2013 дата публикации

PET EXCREMENT TOOL WITH INTERGRATED AND SELECTIVELY ACTIVATED LIGHTING

Номер: US20130062896A1
Автор: AHERN Peter, Andersen Peter
Принадлежит:

This invention comprises an animal waste collection device with a battery operated dual illumination system capable of illuminating the area where a pet has left fecal matter at night. System has dual LED lights located on either side of the device which are operated via dual switches in the handle. These lights allow the operator to see the fecal matter. System is comprised of lights located within the pick-up area of the device and is automatically activated when the pick-up device is opened. These lights automatically turn off when the device closes. Once the operator has captured the fecal matter he can release the switch turning off the device. The device has reflective tape on both sides causing oncoming traffic to see the operator walking. System lights may be activated when vehicles approach as an added safety feature. 1. A pet excrement collection tool comprising:an elongated bar having a first end and a second end;a first manually-operated mechanism mounted near the first end of the elongated bar;a second, manually-operated mechanism mounted near the first end of the elongated bar;a scoop mechanism having an open position and a closed position and mounted near the second, end of the elongated bar, the scoop mechanism is operable to collect pet excrement in response to actuation of the first manually-operated mechanism;a first illumination device mounted near the second end of the elongated bar, the first illumination device illuminates an area outside of the scoop mechanism in response to actuation of the second manually-operated mechanism; anda second illumination device mounted near the second end of the elongated bar, the second illumination mechanism illuminates an area inside of the scoop mechanism in response to activation of the first manually-operated mechanism.2. A pet excrement collection tool according to said first mechanism further comprises;a first handle portion;a second handle portion, the scoop mechanism moves from the closed to the open ...

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Номер записи: 12
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Pocket Sized Pet Waste Catch Tool and Carry Bag Kit

Номер: US20130082470A1
Автор: Seiko Kolua
Принадлежит:

An all-in one functional, hygienic, user/pet/environment secure (no contact with pet waste), highly user and pet adaptable pet waste catch, carry, and dispose tool kit with several unique features including its compact size for portability, ease of use for any size or physically limited user, adaptable to pet size and habits, usable with any kind of plastic bag, economically built with minimal parts and assembly, and hands free carrying of the tool, soiled plastic bags, and small items such as keys, gate keys, unused plastic bags, and treats in a multipurpose carry bag that can attach to leashes, belts, clothing, backpacks, purses, and wrists. 1. I claim in this invention a combination of a pocket sized pet waste catch tool and carry bag with 2 cord stops as an all in one , hands free , economical , socially and environmentally responsible device for safe pet waste disposal.236. The pocket size pet waste catch tool has an adjustable telescopic stick that extends 28″ to ″ and can be made of any kind of metal or plastic. In this embodiment it is an aluminum metal telescopic stick that expands to 36″ and is attached to a triangle shaped catch to which a plastic bag is placed to cover the entire tool and then catch the pet waste as the pet is excreting its waste;adjusting the angle, height, and distance according to the owner and pet's comfort and needs.3. The pocket sized pet waste catch tool has an adjustable triangular catch which can be made of any type of plastic or light metal. In this embodiment , it is a plastic coated triangular catch which can be angled according to the owner and pet's comfort and needs. The catch can use any type of plastic bag , preferably a biodegradable bag to catch the pet waste. After completion of the pet's excreting , the plastic bag will easily slip through the catch without touching any part of the tool , owner , ground or pet and can be attached to the tool's tassel , in the carry bag or through the cord stops of the carry bag for ...

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Номер записи: 13
18-04-2013 дата публикации

Detection System

Номер: US20130096369A1
Автор: Folkers Christianus Johannes
Принадлежит: CAMENT LIMITED

A detection tag and apparatus for the detection of the reproductive status of animals, or for assisting in the drafting of selected animals. The detection tag is capable of electronically transmitting a signal. Tags for detecting the reproductive status of an animal have a first surface that is affixable to the hide of an animal and a second and opposite surface which includes abradable material. Such detection tags are configured such that removal of some or all of the abradable material alters the ability of the detection tag to transmit a signal electronically or alters a characteristic of the electronically transmitted signal. A tag reader is used to read the signal from the tag. The detection tag can include an RF/EMF blocking circuit/loop and/or removable flood coat layer which is damaged/removed partially or completely during mounting of the animal allowing the tag to indicate a status change. 1. A detection tag for detecting reproductive status of animals , the detection tag being capable of electronically transmitting a signal , and the detection tag having a first surface that is affixable to an animal's hide and having a second and opposite surface which includes abradable material , and the detection tag is configured such that removal of some or all of the abradable material alters the ability of the detection tag to transmit a signal electronically or alters a characteristic of the electronically transmitted signal.2. A detection tag as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the abradable material is a removable flood coat layer claim 1 , and removal of the flood coat layer of the second surface of the detection tag allows or disallows the electronic transmission of status information from the detection tag.3. A detection tag as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the abradable material includes a conductive circuit and the detection tag is configured such that partial or complete removal of the conductive circuit claim 1 , or breaking of the conductive circuit claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 14
25-04-2013 дата публикации

Electricity generation device and electricity collection system

Номер: US20130099506A1
Автор: Masamitsu Miyake, Takaaki Mizukawa
Принадлежит: Miyake Inc

This invention provides an electricity generation device capable of generating electricity using kinetic energy generated by spontaneous behavior of an animal. The device includes a mechano-electric conversion mechanism that converts a displacement of a body part where the animal spontaneously moves (for example, a mouth) into an electric energy. For example, the mechano-electric conversion mechanism can have an arrangement for converting the displacement of the body part into rotation by a combination of a rack and a gear and rotating the rotor of a dynamo or an alternator.

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Номер записи: 15
09-05-2013 дата публикации

LIGHTWEIGHT ABSORBENT CELLULOSE PELLETS

Номер: US20130112150A1
Автор: Ellis Douglas E., Gunter Bill, McDonald Sara, Seekins Doug
Принадлежит: ABSORPTION CORP.

An absorbent material which may be used for animal bedding or litter, is made up of pellets of cellulosic fiber having a bulk density of 95 to 350 kg/m. The cellulosic fiber may be reclaimed from the waste stream of a paper product manufacturing. The pellets may have a diameter of 3 to 12 mm and a length of 3 to 36 mm. For use as a cat litter, the pellets may have a density of 240 to 305 kg/mFor use as a small animal litter, the pellets may have a density of 160 to 225 kg/m. The pellets have a very low amount of inorganic material, typically less than 10% or less than 5% by weight. 1. An absorbent material comprising:{'sup': '3', 'pellets comprising cellulose fiber and having a bulk density of 95 to 350 kg/m(6 to 22 lbs/ft3) and less than 15% by weight of inorganic material.'}2. The material of with the cellulose fiber comprising virgin fiber claim 1 , reclaimed fiber claim 1 , recycled fiber claim 1 , or a combination of them.3. The material of with the pellets having an absorptive capacity of 1.0 to 3.5 times the dry weight of pellets.4. The material of with the cellulose fiber provided from a waste stream of water and cellulose fiber from a paper product manufacturing facility.5. The material of further including clumping additive which causes the pellets to clump together when contacted with animal urine.6. The material of further including one or more of a dyes claim 1 , surfactants claim 1 , odor control agents claim 1 , dust control agents claim 1 , binders claim 1 , adhesives claim 1 , anti-microbial agents claim 1 , and scenting agents.7. The material of with the pellets having substantially the same length and diameter.8. The material of with the pellets having diameter of 3 to 12 mm and a length of 3 to 36 mm.9. The material of with the pellets having a density of 160 to 290 kg/m.10. The material of comprising a cat litter with the pellets having a density of 240 to 305 kg/m(15 to 19 lbs/ft3).11. The material of comprising a small animal litter with the ...

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Номер записи: 16
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Electropharyngeogram arrays and methods of use

Номер: US20130118411A1
Автор: Shawn Lockery
Принадлежит: Oregon State Board of Higher Education, University of Oregon

Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for measuring an electropharyngeogram (EPG) in living organisms. In some embodiments, the devices and systems disclosed herein include an array for sorting and immobilizing an organism (such as a nematode) for measurement of an EPG and/or optical imaging. Also disclosed are methods for identifying therapeutic or toxic compounds utilizing the disclosed devices and systems. In some embodiments, the methods include screening for compounds with anthelmintic activity, toxicity (for example HERG channel blockers), or candidate drugs for treatment of a variety of human and/or animal diseases.

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Номер записи: 17
30-05-2013 дата публикации

FUIDI HERD MANAGEMENT SCHEMA

Номер: US20130133586A1
Автор: MONIF GILLES R.G.
Принадлежит:

The invention is a herd management schema based upon the inventor's analysis of the natural history of bovine infection due to subspecies (Map) and related genomic variants and upon the ability of two distinct Map ELISA tests to sequentially or in parallel determine prior and current Map infection and evidence of active mycobacterium replication. Interpretation of the test results are integrated into sequential directives designed to enhance productive retention of infected animals as well as identify animals not previously infected. The sequential utilization of the data guidelines is developed to minimize the adverse economic impact. 1Mycobacterium aviumparatuberculosis. A method of managing an animal herd comprising identifying prior or current infection/disease in an animal caused by subspecies (MAP) and genomically related mycobacteria comprising:a) conducting an initial serological ELISA test to identify intracellular antigens of MAP and genomically related mycobacterium, said serological ELISA test comprising contacting serum from an animal with FUIDI antigen and detecting the binding of antibodies to said FUIDI antigen, said FUIDI antigen deposited as ATCC PTA-11837, said managing comprising categorizing animals in said herd by designating an animal as being negative or positive for the presence of antibodies binding said FUIDI antigen in said initial serological ELISA test; andb) conducting a second serological ELISA test to identify intracellular antigens of MAP and genomically related mycobacterium, said second serological ELISA test comprising contacting serum collected from an animal after calving with FUIDI antigen and detecting the binding of antibodies to said FUIDI antigen, said FUIDI antigen deposited as ATCC PTA-1183 and said managing comprising categorizing animals in said herd by designating an animal as being negative or positive for the presence of antibodies binding said FUIDI antigen in said second serological ELISA test.2. The method ...

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Номер записи: 18
13-06-2013 дата публикации

Personal items network, and associated methods

Номер: US20130151699A1
Автор: Adrian F. Larkin, Burl W. Amsbury, Curtis A. Vock, Paul Jonjak, Perry Youngs
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A personal items network, comprising a plurality of items, each item having a wireless communications port for coupling in network with every other item, each item having a processor for determining if any other item in the network is no longer linked to the item, each item having an indicator for informing a user that an item has left the network, wherein a user may locate lost items. A method for locating lost personal items, comprising: linking at least two personal items together on a network; and depositing one or both of time and location information in an unlost item when one of the items is lost out of network.

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Номер записи: 19
27-06-2013 дата публикации

MOUNTAIN PAWSUIT

Номер: US20130160721A1
Автор: Cain Katherine J.
Принадлежит:

A garment for a pet includes a body portion and leg portions. The garment can include an anterior opening, a posterior opening, and a lower opening. A foot portion is located at the lower end of each leg portion and can include a foot-reinforcement region. A foot-retention mechanism facilitates retention of the foot of the pet within the foot portion. 1. A garment for a pet , comprising:a body portion that covers at least a portion of a body of the pet;at least one leg portion extending from the body portion, wherein the at least one leg portion covers at least a portion of a leg of the pet; andat least one foot portion extending from a lower end of the at least one leg portion, wherein the at least one foot portion covers at least a portion of a foot of the pet, and wherein an underside of the body portion is open from a front to a rear of the body portion.2. The garment of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of an anterior opening claim 1 , a posterior opening claim 1 , and a lower opening.3. The garment of claim 1 , further comprising a foot-retention mechanism that facilitates retention of the foot of the pet within the at least one foot portion.4. The garment of claim 1 , further comprising a foot-reinforcement region disposed at a lower end of the at least one leg portion.5. The garment of claim 4 , wherein the foot-reinforcement region comprises a tread feature.6. A garment for a pet claim 4 , comprising:a body portion that covers at least a portion of a body of the pet;at least one leg portion extending from the body portion, wherein the at least one leg portion covers at least a portion of a leg of the pet; andat least one foot portion extending from a lower end of the at least one leg portion, wherein the at least one foot portion covers at least a portion of a foot of the pet, and wherein the body portion, the at least one leg portion, and the at least one foot portion are formed of a single piece of material.7. The garment of claim 6 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 20
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Combination Retractable Leash Assembly and Wearable Locket for Companion Pet

Номер: US20130167781A1
Автор: Marshall David Christopher
Принадлежит:

The present invention comprises a retractable leash assembly that may be selectively carried by a user while attached to the collar or other wearable item on a companion pet and carried by the pet while not in use. The leash assembly may be connected to more than one location along the collar or other wearable item for securing the leash assembly to the companion pet. The leash assembly comprises a braking mechanism for stopping the movement of the leash in a preferred embodiment. In a preferred embodiment, the retractable leash assembly provides a full-length leash and weighs less than about 85 g. 1. A leash assembly , comprising:a leash, which is operatively associated with a rotational spool, and further comprising a buckle affixed to one distal end of the leash;a handle for retractably storing the leash and the rotational spool, the handle further comprising a receiving member;an attachment member that is secured to a collar worn by an animal, the attachment member comprising an engaging member for engaging the receiving member;the engaging member and receiving member having shapes that are complementary such that the engaging member may be selectively inserted into and received by and retained by the receiving member;wherein the buckle may be selectively engaged to the collar forming a first connection between the leash assembly and the collar, and wherein the engaging member may be selectively engaged with the receiving member, forming a second connection between the leash assembly and the collar, and wherein the leash assembly may be selectively removed from the collar by disengaging the engaging member from the receiving member without disconnecting the buckle from the collar;wherein the spool is further comprised of a plurality of teeth along the circumference of the spool, wherein the leash assembly further comprises a latching member extending outside the handle and having a first position and a second position, wherein the latching member is coupled with ...

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Номер записи: 21
11-07-2013 дата публикации

Wireless monitoring of laboratory animals

Номер: US20130176035A1
Автор: James Sinclair, Philip Salzmann, Trang Nguyen
Принадлежит: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc

Systems and methods for monitoring laboratory animals includes a tag comprising an inductive element and a capacitive element attached to a portion of a laboratory animal. The position of the portion is detected by monitoring the effect of the tag on a time-varying magnetic field having different frequencies, one near tag resonance, and one away from tag resonance.

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Номер записи: 22
11-07-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING RELATIVE LEG POSITIONS OF AN UNGULATE

Номер: US20130179088A1
Автор: Doyle John Conan
Принадлежит:

A system () for measuring relative front () and hind leg () positions of a standing ungulate, the system including a sensing area within which an ungulate to be measured stands and which comprises a plurality of discrete linear sensor regions () spaced a known distance apart within the sensing area, each sensing region having a sensor operatively associated therewith, which sensor is responsive to the presence of the lower part of a leg within a sensing region and; a processor for receiving data from each sensor, identifying those sensor regions within which a lower part of a leg is present and based upon the distance between the identified sensor regions, determining the relative front and hind leg positions. 1. A system for measuring relative front and hind leg positions of a standing ungulate , the system comprising:a sensing area within which an ungulate to be measured stands and which comprises a plurality of discrete linear sensor regions spaced a known distance apart within the sensing area, each sensing region having a sensor operatively associated therewith, which sensor is responsive to the presence of a lower part of a leg within a sensing region; anda processor for receiving data from each sensor, identifying those sensor regions within which a lower part of a leg is present and based upon the distance between the identified sensor regions, determining the relative front and hind leg positions.2. The system of which further comprises:an array of sensor beam emitters wherein the linear sensor regions are defined by sensor beams emitted from the array of sensor beam emitters towards the lower part of the ungulate's legs such that at least some sensor beams are interrupted by the legs; andobtaining relative front and hind leg positions from said distance.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the sensor beam is selected from the group consisting of infra-red claim 2 , visible light claim 2 , ultrasound and laser.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the linear ...

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Номер записи: 23
25-07-2013 дата публикации

PET COMFORTER

Номер: US20130186341A1
Автор: Granado Alice, McCormack Kelly
Принадлежит:

A pet cover attached to an item of top bedding for a human and having access for a pet to enter under the pet cover. The pet cover may be permanently or releasably attached to the bed covering. The pet cover may be multi-layered fabric, including a water resistant fabric and/or fabrics impregnated with antibacterial, antimicrobial, pesticidal, or various other special purpose additives. Various shapes, attachments, and configurations are illustrated. The invention may be provided as a first kit with a bed covering for a human and multiple interchangeable pet covers. The invention may be provided as a second kit with user-installable fasteners for a legacy bed covering and one or more pet covers. 1. A pet comforter comprising:a. a bed covering for at least partially covering a bed that is sized for a human; andb. a pet cover operable to be coupled to said bed covering and having at least one opening along at least a portion of at least one edge of said pet cover for enabling entrance between at least a portion of said pet cover and at least a portion of said bed covering by a pet.2. The pet comforter of claim 1 , wherein said pet cover is operable to be releasably coupled to said bed covering.3. The pet comforter of claim 2 , comprising a kit further comprising:a. said bed covering; andb. a plurality of various said pet covers operable to be releasably coupled to said bed covering.4. The pet comforter of claim 1 , wherein said pet cover comprises at least one opening for ventilation.5. The pet comforter of claim 1 , wherein said pet cover comprises at least one divider creating a plurality of compartments under said pet cover.6. The pet comforter of claim 1 , wherein said pet cover comprises a plurality of layers of fabric.7. The pet comforter of claim 6 , wherein said at least one opening comprises at least one opening between at least two layers of fabric of said plurality of layers of fabric.8. The pet comforter of claim 6 , wherein a layer of fabric of said ...

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Номер записи: 24
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Containment structure for septic pits

Номер: US20130199455A1
Автор: Ross Damien
Принадлежит:

A containment structure for a septic pit for manure, the septic having a side wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall, the containment structure including a base designed to sit on the side wall of the septic pit, a frame extending over the septic pit, an upper connecting device hanging from a flexible cable interconnecting the upper connecting device and the frame, a plurality of lower attachment members and a plurality of straps extending between the upper connecting device and the lower attachment members with a cover being supported by the straps. 1. A containment structure for a septic pit for manure , said septic pit having a side wall extending upwardly from a bottom wall , said containment structure comprising:a base designed to sit on said sidewall of said septic pit;a frame extending over said septic pit;an upper connecting device, said upper connecting device hanging from a flexible cable interconnecting said upper connecting device and said frame;a plurality of lower attachment members;a plurality of straps extending between said upper connecting device and said lower attachment members; anda cover extending over said septic tank, said cover being supported by said straps.2. The containment structure of wherein said straps are encased within said cover.3. The containment structure of wherein said upper connecting device includes a ring claim 2 , said ring having a plurality of strap attachment members secured thereto.4. The containment structure of further including a plurality of winches mounted proximate said lower attachment members.5. The containment structure of further including an access opening in a lower portion of said cover.6. The containment structure of further including a chimney structure located within an upper portion of said cover.7. The containment structure of Claim further including a pulley located at each of said lower attachment members. The present invention relates to a containment structure and more particularly, relates to ...

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Номер записи: 25
15-08-2013 дата публикации

ISLAND FOR ANIMAL CAGE

Номер: US20130206072A1
Автор: COGSWELL Cathy, DUFRESNE Trudy, KASTELLORIZIOS Michail, ROBERTS Lisa M., STOELZEL Carl, TROMBLEY Janet
Принадлежит: University of Connecticut

The present disclosure provides for a device having a pair of parallel walls; and a plurality of steps disposed between the pair of parallel walls. Each of the plurality of steps has a run that spans a space to connect the pair of parallel walls and a rise having an opening that opens to the space. The present disclosure provides for an enrichment device for use in an animal cage in which the device is a hollow structure with four vertical walls. The device includes a plurality of steps that span a hollow space between the four vertical walls. Each of the plurality of steps has a rise that is opened to a hollow space between the four vertical walls and a run. 1. A device comprising:a pair of parallel walls; anda plurality of steps disposed between said pair of parallel walls;wherein each of said plurality of steps comprises a run that spans a space to connect said pair of parallel walls and a rise having an opening that opens to the space.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a second pair of parallel walls claim 1 , wherein adjacent walls of said pair of parallel walls and said second pair of parallel walls connect at an angle of 90° and enclose the space.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of said pair of parallel walls contains an opening to provide access to and egress from the space.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of said pair of parallel walls each has a stepped shape.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of said second pair of parallel walls each comprises an opening.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein said opening in said second pair of parallel walls is an arch shaped opening.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said pair of parallel walls each has a length of about 5 inches.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein said opening is sized to accommodate one or more small animals.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein said animal is one of a mouse or a rat.10. An enrichment device for use in an animal cage claim 8 , the device comprising:a hollow ...

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Номер записи: 26
15-08-2013 дата публикации

Systems and methods for stimulating animal behavior

Номер: US20130206081A1
Автор: John Barcik, Robert Barcik
Принадлежит: Individual

According to the invention, a system for stimulating eating by an animal is disclosed. The system may include a primary unit and a secondary unit. The primary unit may be configured to be at least partially supported by a rear portion of the animal's spine. The secondary unit may be coupled with the primary unit and configured to be coupled with a top dorsal portion of the animal's tail. The primary unit may include a first power supply, a processor powered by the first power supply, a second power supply, and a speaker powered by the second power supply and controlled by the processor. The secondary unit may include a vibration generation device powered by the second power supply and controlled by the processor, and a pressure generation device powered by the second power supply and controlled by the processor.

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Номер записи: 27
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Baiting method and composition

Номер: US20130220225A1
Автор: James Alan Morris, Michael James Johnston, Michael James Lindeman, Michael O'Donoghue
Принадлежит: Commonwealth of Australia Department of Environment Water Heritage and Arts

The present invention provides a delivery device for use in the control of a target animal species, the delivery device including: (a) a core containing a control agent for the target animal species, and (b) an impermeable coating enclosing the core, the coating being selected to provide exposure of the core in the gastrointestinal tract of the target animal species; wherein the coating of the delivery device has a hardness such that the coating is not readily breached upon mastication by a target or non-target animal species and further wherein the delivery device will not pass through a Tyler 5 mesh.

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Номер записи: 28
29-08-2013 дата публикации

PET MAT

Номер: US20130220236A1
Автор: Wisdom Shane T.
Принадлежит:

A mat system is provided for a pet. The mat system includes a mat having a pet side. The mat is configured to be positioned on a ground surface such that the pet side of the mat is exposed for receiving at least a portion of a pet thereon. The mat includes a pressure-sensing switch configured to be activated when the pet applies a predetermined amount of pressure to the mat. The mat system also includes an input module configured to accept an input from a person, and a playback module operatively connected to the input module and operatively connected to the pressure-sensing switch. The playback module is configured to play audio that represents the input. The playback module is configured to play the audio that represents the input upon activation of the pressure-sensing switch. 1. A mat system for a pet , the mat system comprising:a mat comprising a pet side, the mat being configured to be positioned on a ground surface such that the pet side of the mat is exposed for receiving at least a portion of a pet thereon, the mat comprising a pressure-sensing switch configured to be activated when the pet applies a predetermined amount of pressure to the mat;an input module configured to accept an input from a person; anda playback module operatively connected to the input module and operatively connected to the pressure-sensing switch, the playback module being configured to play audio that represents the input, wherein the playback module is configured to play the audio that represents the input upon activation of the pressure-sensing switch.2. The mat system of claim 1 , wherein the input module comprises a microphone and a recording unit claim 1 , the input including audio that is spoken by the person claim 1 , the microphone being configured to accept the audio spoken by the person claim 1 , the recording unit being configured to record the audio spoken by the person.3. The mat system of claim 1 , wherein the input module comprises at least one of a keyboard claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 29
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Core-temperature-based herd management system & methods

Номер: US20130239907A1
Автор: Allen Nance, Jack C Laurence, James C Lyman, James Derwin King, Laird W Laurence, Michael R Williams, Ronald B Hicks
Принадлежит: Herdx Inc

A system and method for managing a herd of animals possibly requiring medical treatment, such as cows in a feedlot. The animals are herded individually into a chute, where identification data is collected from a tag, and core temperature data is collected using a special non-contacting core temperature sensor. The animal is tagged with a color coded tag representing a range of temperatures into which that animal's temperature falls. The animal is then delivered to a pen corresponding to that range of temperatures, where appropriate medicinal treatment is automatically dosed and applied to the animal.

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Номер записи: 30
03-10-2013 дата публикации

System for providing an interface for interacting with a laboratory animal

Номер: US20130255586A1
Автор: Gerashchenko Ludmila
Принадлежит:

A system for providing an interface for interacting with a laboratory animal and the method of using the system are disclosed. 1. A system for providing an interface for interacting with a laboratory animal , comprising:a support member having a body and an opening in the body, the support member configured to attach to an animal cage;a first rotating member attached to the support member, the rotating member comprising a first rotation axis and a rotation body concentric with and rotatable around the first rotation axis;an arm attached to the first rotating member and configured to rotate around the first rotation axis;at least one first device for coupling to and interacting with the laboratory animal; anda first cable coupled to the arm, the first cable passing through the rotating and the opening in the body of the support member and having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end is coupled to the at least one first device and a second end is configured for attaching to the laboratory animal;wherein the first cable comprising at least one of an optical fiber, electrical wire, and infusion tube.2. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the first cable is coupled to the arm by a container adapted for holding the at least one first device; the container configured to rotate around a second rotation axis independent of the arm rotation.3. A system according to claim 2 , further comprising a counterbalance weight attached to the container claim 2 , the counterbalance weight is adjustable to cause change in the weighted pressure of the first cable on the animal.4. A system according to claim 2 , wherein the container is slidably attached to the arm.5. A system according to claim 1 , wherein the arm has an L-shape.6. A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a second cable passing through the first rotating member and through the opening in the body of the support member claim 1 , and having a first end coupled to at least one second device and a ...

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Номер записи: 31
03-10-2013 дата публикации

ANIMAL TOENAIL GRIPS

Номер: US20130256162A1
Автор: LYND Todd G., SNYDER Julie B.
Принадлежит:

An animal toenail grip designed and configured to provide an animal with traction on slippery and/or hard surfaces. The toenail grip includes a tubular member removably securable via frictional interference to the nail of the animal. The tubular member is constructed of a flexible, returnably-resilient material having superior non-slip or gripping characteristics. The toenail grip enhances proprioception in animals having certain neurological deficits and yields long term improvement in gait and stance on hard-surface flooring. 1. A nail grip comprising an annulus.2. The nail grip of claim 1 , wherein the annulus comprises a tubular member claim 1 , the tubular member comprising:an elongated body having an open upper end, an open lower end, and a hollow interior.3. The nail grip of claim 2 , wherein the tubular member is constructed of a flexible claim 2 , returnably-resilient material.4. The nail grip of claim 3 , wherein the flexible claim 3 , returnably-resilient material is constructed from one of the group of materials consisting of natural latex rubber claim 3 , soft or elastic synthetic rubber claim 3 , soft or synthetic fiber claim 3 , polymer-based material claim 3 , and rubberized or plastic elastomers.5. The nail grip of claim 2 , wherein the tubular member is removably held to an animal's toenail via mechanical interference.6. The nail grip of claim 2 , where in the tubular member is removably held to an animal's toenail via adhesive.7. The nail grip of claim 2 , wherein the tubular member is constructed so as to be available in a variety of colors or decorative patterns.8. A method for at least one of reducing fear; reducing pain; reducing emotional stress; reducing slippage; providing grip and traction; inducing confidence; improving quality of life; building muscle tone; improving stance; and improving gait claim 2 , the method comprising attaching in a secured manner one or more annuluses to one or more corresponding animal toenails.9. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 32
17-10-2013 дата публикации

System and method for automatically determining animal position and animal activity

Номер: US20130269618A1
Автор: Adolf Jan Van Der Kamp, Patrick Philip Jacob Van Der Tol, Pieter Neelus Kool, Xiangyu Song
Принадлежит: Lely Patent NV

Monitoring activity of an animal in a system for housing freely moving animals including a plurality of animal ID stations, includes the steps of a) recording a first visit of said animal at a first of said animal ID stations, b) recording a subsequent second visit of said animal at a second of said animal ID stations, and c) determining a distance covered by said animal as the distance between said first animal ID station at said first visit and said second animal ID station at said second visit. With such simple means, parts of which are already present in e.g. most robot dairy stables, important information about activity of animals can easily be gathered.

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Номер записи: 33
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Appetizing and Dentally Efficacious Animal Chews

Номер: US20130273125A1
Автор: BARNVOS Donald R., Berry John F., Cope Melinda S., Davor Juravic, Donatucci Mark, Ortiz Oscar
Принадлежит: Del Monte Corporation

Described herein are chewable articles intended to be provided to animals for purposes including dental cleaning, breath freshening, nutrition, administration to the animal of beneficial agents, satisfaction of the animal's urge to chew, and general enjoyment by the animal. The chews are made to be appetizing to the animal, to satisfy an urge to chew, to effect abrasive cleaning of the animal's teeth, to deliver one or more active agents to the oral cavity of the animal, or a combination of these. The chews have a resilient, chewable texture and are shaped to facilitate dental cleaning, to facilitate oral grasping by the animal, to appeal to human owners of the animal, to enhance the human-animal bond, or a combination of these. Also disclosed are apparatus and methods for making such chewable articles and for formulating and using them to effect dental health in animals. 1. An animal chew having a consumable portion , the consumable portion comprising a chewable matrix and having dimensions selected to fit within the oral cavity of the wherein the chewable matrix comprises:i) about 9-17 wt % protein,ii) about 40-50 wt % starch,iii) water and, optionally, a humectant, amounts sufficient to confer rub plasticity to the chewable matrix, andiv) a temporally efficacious amount of an orally active ingredient.2. (canceled)3. The chew of claim 1 , wherein at least about 50 wt % of the starch in the chewable matrix is gelatinized.4. The chew of claim 3 , wherein about at least about 80 wt % of the starch in the chewable matrix is gelatinized.57-. (canceled)8. The chew of claim wherein the chewable matrix comprises a humectant.9. The chew of claim 8 , wherein the humectant is selected from the group consisting of glycerol claim 8 , propylene glycol claim 8 , and a combination of these claim 8 , and is present in an amount that is about 4-12 wt % of the chewable matrix.10. (canceled)11. The chew of claim 1 , wherein the chewable matrix further comprises one or more additional ...

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Номер записи: 34
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Livestock certification apparatus and method

Номер: US20130275316A1
Автор: Chia-Chi Teng
Принадлежит: Individual

A system for certification of animals, owners, attendants, venues, enterprises, and events relies on identification, traceability, and evaluation against selected criteria. Data maintained during agricultural production includes production, raising, selling, holding, treating, harvesting products like milk or wool, slaughter, transfer of ownership or venue, and veterinary and pharmacological interventions, whether medicaments, preventives, protocols, treatments, or inspections administered. Record keeping and selection, analysis, and notifications are according to criteria (particularly risks, exposures, or both) specified by any entity requesting or requiring a certification of a condition or lack thereof. Warnings may be triggered and distributed timely. Mobile units avoid traditional deficiencies in data, analysis, risk assessment, and timeliness.

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Номер записи: 35
24-10-2013 дата публикации

HOLDER FOR A PET TOY

Номер: US20130277511A1
Автор: Wendling Allan
Принадлежит:

A holder for a pet toy having a base and a support secured to and extending upwardly from a top of the base. The support also includes an upper support surface with a groove dimensioned to receive a pet toy. An elastic strap is secured to the base and extends over the support surface to releasably attach a pet toy positioned in between the strap and the support surface of the support. Alternatively, a pin extends through registering holes in the support and the pet toy to secure the pet toy to the support. 1. A holder for a pet toy comprising:a base having a top,a support secured to and extending upwardly from said top of said base, said support having an upper support surface and a notch formed in said upper surface,with a pet toy positioned in said notch, a pin extending through registering holes in said support and the pet toy to thereby secure the pet toy to said support.2. The holder for a pet toy as defined in wherein said pin is retained to said support by a frictional fit between said pin and said support.3. The holder for a pet toy as defined in wherein a portion of said pin is knurled.4. The holder for a pet toy as defined in said registering holes comprise registering holes formed in opposite sides of said support notch. This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/454,374 filed Apr. 24, 2012, and entitled “Holder for a Pet Toy”.I. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a holder for a pet toy.II. Description of Related ArtMany people own pets that are kept inside the house. Some pets, and in particular dogs, instinctively chew objects found within the household. In order to accommodate this instinctive chewing by the pet dog, and also to protect other items within the household, many pet owners provide the dog with a chew bone or other chew toy.One problem with chew toys for pets, and particularly pet dogs, is that the dog will drag the chew toy around the house, oftentimes losing it. Similarly, the pet ...

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Номер записи: 36
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Enhanced Animal Mattress with Burrowing Feature

Номер: US20130284099A1
Автор: JR. Franklin Wilson, Oakes
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An enhanced animal mattress with burrowing feature includes a cradling member, a cushion cover, and a cushion base. The cushion base is positioned within the cushion cover where the cushion cover includes a top layer, a bottom layer, and a side panel. The cradling member is positioned above the cushion cover and the cushion base and can be connected to either the top layer or cushion cover and the cushion base. Depending on the connection between the cradling member and the cushion cover, the cushion base may or may not be removed from the cushion cover. The cradling member can include many different shapes and patterns as the enhanced animal mattress with burrowing feature differentiates between different embodiments. 1. An apparatus for an enhanced mattress with burrowing feature comprises ,a cradling member;a cushion cover;a cushion base;the cradling member comprises members selected from the group consisting of a plurality of radial members, a plurality of concentric members, and a lateral wall member;the cushion cover comprises a top layer, a side panel, and a bottom layer;the cushion base being positioned within the cushion cover; andthe cradling member being positioned above the cushion over.2. The apparatus for an enhanced mattress with burrowing feature claimed in comprises claim 1 ,the top layer being oppositely positioned with the bottom layer;the side panel being perimetrically positioned around the top layer and the bottom layer;the side panel being connected to the top layer and the bottom layer; andthe cushion base being adjacently positioned with the top layer, bottom layer, and the side panel.3. The apparatus for an enhanced mattress with burrowing feature claimed in comprises claim 1 ,each of the plurality of radial members comprises an inside narrow end, an outside wider end, a pillow cover, and filling materials;the pillow cover of each radial member being adjacently positioned with the top layer;the filling materials being securely positioned ...

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Номер записи: 37
07-11-2013 дата публикации

ANIMAL BED HAVING DUAL INDEPENDENT SUPPORT CHAMBERS

Номер: US20130291801A1
Автор: Throndsen Dean R.
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A bed for at least one animal is provided. The bed includes a strip of belting having a front end, a back end, and opposing sides, an animal bed having a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. The first fluid chamber is provided within the strip of belting and includes a first width extending between a first side and a second side of the first fluid chamber. The second fluid chamber is provided within the strip of belting and includes a second width extending between a first side and a second side of the second fluid chamber. A first fluid supply tube is in fluid connection with the first chamber, and a second fluid supply tube is in fluid connection with the second chamber, wherein the first and second chambers are fluidly isolated from one another. A method of preparing for use a bed for at least one animal is also provided. In addition, a system for using a bed for at least one animal is also provided. 1. A bed for at least one animal comprising:a strip of belting having a front end, a back end, and opposing sides;an animal bed having a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber, the first fluid chamber being provided within the strip of belting and having a first width extending between a first side and a second side of the first fluid chamber, and the second fluid chamber being provided within the strip of belting and having a second width extending between a first side and a second side of the second fluid chamber;a first fluid supply tube in fluid connection with the first chamber; anda second fluid supply tube in fluid connection with the second chamber, wherein the first and second chambers are fluidly isolated from one another, and wherein each fluid supply tube extends to a margin of the strip of belting.2. The bed for at least one animal of claim 1 , further comprising a third fluid supply tube in fluid connection with the second chamber claim 1 , wherein the third fluid supply tube extends to a margin of the strip of belting claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 38
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Pet Bib

Номер: US20130291806A1
Автор: Fisher Debra Lynn
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An example pet bib for use on a collar of a pet includes: an inward layer; an outward layer; a reinforced section coupled to one or more of the inward layer and the outward layer; a plurality of straps each having a first end and a second end, wherein each first end of the plurality of straps is coupled to one of the inward layer, the outward layer, and the reinforced section; and a connection mechanism coupled to the second end of each of the plurality of straps. 1. A pet bib for use on a collar of a pet , the pet bib comprising:an inward layer;an outward layer;a reinforced section coupled to one or more of the inward layer and the outward layer;a plurality of straps each having a first end and a second end, wherein each first end of the plurality of straps is coupled to one of the inward layer, the outward layer, and the reinforced section; anda connection mechanism coupled to the second end of each of the plurality of straps.2. The pet bib of claim 1 , wherein the reinforced section comprises a stiffening member disposed between the outward layer and the inward layer.3. The pet bib of claim 2 , wherein the inward layer and the outward layer extend beyond the reinforced section.4. The pet bib of claim 1 , wherein the connection mechanism comprises a first part and a second part claim 1 , wherein the first part of the connection mechanism is coupled to the reinforced section claim 1 , and wherein the second part of the connection mechanism is coupled to the second end of each of the plurality of straps. Many pet owners take great care in grooming their pet's fur or having it professionally groomed. Maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the pet's fur after grooming can be a challenge. This is especially true for pets that are shown competitively. Because of the way in which pets eat, drink, and salivate, it is difficult to prevent debris and liquid that may fall from a pet's mouth from landing on the pet's fur. Such debris and liquid can result in the pet's ...

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Номер записи: 39
14-11-2013 дата публикации

WEARABLE CARRIER AND METHOD OF CARRYING A CHILD OR ANIMAL

Номер: US20130298844A1
Автор: CHESAL BRIAN, CHESAL MICHAL, WERNICK AVIVA, WERNICK YITZIE
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A child or animal carrier and a method of carrying a child or animal on the user's body are described in this invention. The carrier has two loops joined together by a connecting device with an optional sash. The method of carrying the child or animal involves wearing the loops and placing the child or animal in the loops in a variety of positions. In certain positions the child is carried vertically on the front of the user's torso and either faces the same direction as the user or faces inward toward the user's torso; or the child is carried vertically on the user's back facing toward the user's back. In other positions, a child or animal can be fully or partially cradled in the loops In another position, the child or animal is slung in the loops and carried against the user's hip or at the front of the user's torso. The connecting device allows the user to adjust the position of the loops for comfort and back support. In addition, the optional sash can be used to provide additional security for the child, and added comfort and support for the user and child. The carrier is easy to use and designed for the comfort of the user and comfort and security of the child or animal. 1. A method of carrying a child or animal , comprising: a first loop;', 'a second loop; and', 'a free-standing connecting device made of a fabric material, wherein the first loop and the second loop pass through an aperture defined within the connecting device; and, 'a. placing the child or animal in a carrier, the carrier comprisingb. manipulating the connecting device to adjust the carrier without unduly disturbing the child or animal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein manipulating the connecting device includes sliding the connecting device up the first and second loops.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein manipulating the connecting device includes sliding the connecting device down the first and second loops.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein manipulating the connecting device includes ...

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Номер записи: 40
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Rearing Insect Larvae

Номер: US20130319334A1
Автор: Newton G. Larry, Sheppard D. Craig
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In one embodiment, a system for rearing larvae includes a plurality of culture trays arranged in at least one stack of trays, each stack comprising multiple levels of trays, each tray comprising an open-topped basin adapted to receive larvae and larval food, a feed delivery system adapted to automatically deliver larval feed to individually selected culture trays, and a water delivery system adapted to automatically deliver water to the culture trays. 1. A system for rearing larvae , the system comprising:a plurality of culture trays arranged in at least one stack of trays, each stack comprising multiple levels of trays, each tray comprising an open-topped basin adapted to receive larvae and larval food;a feed delivery system adapted to automatically deliver larval feed to individually selected culture trays; anda water delivery system adapted to automatically deliver water to the culture trays.2. The larvae rearing system of claim 1 , wherein the culture trays are arranged in elongated rows.3. The larvae rearing system of claim 1 , wherein the culture trays comprise legs that are adapted to couple with legs of at least one other culture tray in a stack of trays.4. The larvae rearing system of claim 1 , wherein at least one culture tray comprises an opening through which mature larvae can exit the tray.5. The larvae rearing system of claim 4 , wherein the opening is positioned near a top edge of the at least one culture tray.6. The larvae rearing system of claim 4 , wherein the at least one culture tray further comprises a ramp that leads to the opening along which the mature larvae can crawl to reach the opening.7. The larvae rearing system of claim 6 , wherein the ramp is configured as a narrow claim 6 , planar member that is attached along its length to a side wall of the at least one culture tray.8. The larvae rearing system of claim 6 , wherein the ramp is configured as a partial pyramid or partial cone.9. The larvae rearing system of claim 8 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 41
05-12-2013 дата публикации

ANIMAL PAW PAD

Номер: US20130319346A1
Автор: KERLER Carol Marie
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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. 1. An animal paw pad comprising:a) a base having an enclosure, wherein said base has a first side and a second side disposed opposite of said first side;b) a gel disposed inside of said enclosure;c) at least one adhesive coupled to said first side; andd) at least one roughened section coupled to said second side.2. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said pad enclosure comprises silicon.3. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said enclosure is opaque.4. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said gel is made from silicon.5. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one adhesive is in the form of a gel.6. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one roughened section comprises a fabric claim 1 , or non-permeable barrier.7. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one roughened section comprises a plurality of roughened sections.8. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said at least one adhesive comprises a plurality of different adhesive sections disposed on said first side of said enclosure.9. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , further comprising a tab.10. The animal paw pad as in claim 9 , wherein said enclosure is in a substantially circular shape.11. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , further comprising a strap.12. The animal paw pad as in claim 11 , wherein said strap is configured to wrap around an animal's paw.13. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said base has an enclosure having a first portion having a gel section and a second portion having a gel and quilt section.14. The animal paw pad as in claim 1 , wherein said base has an enclosure having a first section ...

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Номер записи: 42
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Methods and systems for determining and displaying animal metrics

Номер: US20130322699A1
Автор: Joseph A. Spicola, Jr., Joseph A. Spicola, Sr., Kenneth Lee, Young Kim
Принадлежит: Clicrweight LLC

The invention provides, in one aspect, a computerized method for estimating a weight of an animal. The method includes acquiring an image of an animal and comparing, by at least one computing device, the image to a plurality of models to determine a selected one of the plurality of models that optimally matches a size or shape of the animal, wherein each of the plurality of models has a known weight. The method further includes adjusting, by the at least one computing device, either (i) the image relative to the selected model or (ii) the selected model relative to the image. One or more differential adjustment parameters are determined, by the at least one computing device, based upon the adjustment of the image or model; and a weight of the animal is determined, by the at least one computing device, by adjusting the known weight of the selected model based upon the one or more differential adjustment parameters.

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Номер записи: 43
19-12-2013 дата публикации

ANIMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Номер: US20130333631A1
Автор: CORKE Peter Ian
Принадлежит: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

A system for controlling and monitoring animals, the system including control devices that are able to be fitted to the animals and arranged for communication with one another. Each control device is capable of determining the position of an animal relative to a second animal as well as the distance between animals and the relative movement of animals fitted with the control device. The system of control devices also includes a stimulus device that allows stimuli to be applied to an animal or animals based on the relative position, movement and/or distance of the respective animals to one another. 1. A system for controlling and monitoring at least two animals , comprising control devices that are adapted to be fitted to said animals and arranged for communication with one another , wherein each control device includes a distance and movement processor and a communication module , the communication module of the control devices including a transmitter and a receiver configured to transmit and receive radio frequency signals to communicate directly with other control devices , wherein the distance and movement processor determines a distance of said control device relative to other control devices and determines relative movement of said control device with respect to other control devices using the radio frequency signals , and a trigger signal generator arranged to generate a trigger signal upon comparison of values of the determined distance and relative movement with one or more predetermined or situation-dependent selectable distance and relative movement threshold values deviating from allowable values thereof , the system further comprising at least one stimulus application device that is adapted to be fitted to at least a selected one of said animals and arranged for selective application of a stimulus to the animal upon activation by the trigger signal.2. A system for controlling and monitoring at least two animals , comprising control devices that are ...

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Номер записи: 44
26-12-2013 дата публикации

TRACKING AND MONITORING OF ANIMALS WITH COMBINED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY AND GEOFENCING

Номер: US20130340305A1
Автор: Mobley Tim
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A networked cattle tracking system may track cattle using a base station, smart tags for cattle, and a mobile device. Tags are placed on each animal within a group of cattle. The tags may communicate with each other and with a base station. The tags may communication animal location and other information, including temperature, movement, blood information, and so on. A user may track cattle location, behavior, health, and other information at a base station monitor or a remote wireless device in communication with the base station and plurality of tags. 1a plurality of tags attached to a group of animals, wherein a tag is attached to each animal and configured to determine a position via received satellite positioning signals; anda base station configured to wirelessly communicate with each tag and determine the tag location and identification from data received from the tag,the base station able to transmit tag location and identification data to a mobile device using a network to provide the mobile device with animal location and identification information.. A system for tracking animals, comprising: The present application claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional application number 61/659,285 filed Jun. 13, 2013, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.Cattle loss through theft and fraudulent invoicing, fictitious death loss, under reported livestock on BLM managed lands, and low compliance with federal laws for tracking imported livestock cause multimillion dollar losses to cattle ranchers, bankers, and taxpayers. Several issues face the livestock industry in the United States. First, cattle theft & fraud is at an all time high, costing insurers millions of dollars per incident, and there are many high-value incidents reported each year. Most theft cases go unsolved, and there is no traceability across state lines, so stolen cattle in one state can be transported across state boundaries and be sold at full price using a stolen tag. ...

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Номер записи: 45
16-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY AND BEHAVIOUR INFORMATION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF BIOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT STATES IN ANIMALS

Номер: US20140015945A1
Автор: Bench Clover, Schaefer Allan
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The present apparatus and method provides for real-time automated, non-invasive infrared thermography information of an animal to be used for both thermal and behavioural measurement, thereby providing an earlier and more accurate predictor of onset of disease, growth states, or reproductive states in that animal. More specifically, the present system and method provide for the use of thermal images (taken, for example, at a water station) to obtain both temperature and behavioural information about one or more animals at a time, and to utilize that information to determine the health, growth, or reproductive state of the animal. The combination of thermal biometric data, such as radio frequency identification infrared thermography, and behavioural biometric information, such as behavioural fidgets can be used to detect early-onset of these biological steady and non-steady states in animals. 1. An apparatus for identifying important biological states in an animal , the apparatus comprising:an enclosure for receiving the animal therein;means for animal identification mounted on the enclosure and connected to a reader for identifying when an animal is received into the enclosure;at least one infrared thermography camera mounted on the enclosure for photographing the animal to obtain infrared thermography and behavioural information from the animal; anda processor in communication with the reader and camera for receiving and processing information from the camera and the reader;wherein the information processed by the processor identifies important biological states in the animal.2. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the apparatus is automated.3. The apparatus as claimed in either or wherein the enclosure comprises a water station or food station to be accessed by the animal.4. The apparatus as claimed in wherein the enclosure is configured to allow access to the water or food station from one or more directions.5. The apparatus as claimed in any of to further ...

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Номер записи: 46
27-03-2014 дата публикации

Insecticide strip and combination with identification ear tag

Номер: US20140083368A1
Автор: Joe D. Kellerby, Michael G. Fletcher
Принадлежит: Y Tex Corp

An insecticide impregnated strip configured for convenient and reliable attachment to conventional animal ear tags. The insecticide strip comprises an elongated integrally molded member having a key-hole shaped aperture formed in an upper portion thereof, enabling the elongated strip to be pendularly suspended from the ear tag. Various methods are disclosed for attaching the strip to different types of known ear tags.

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Номер записи: 47
03-01-2019 дата публикации

AUTOMATED SCENT TRAINING

Номер: US20190000039A1
Автор: Nolan Patrick L., Prins Simon
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An automated scent training wheel for training animals to detect and respond to target scents. The automated scent training wheel comprises a rotatable carousel and a plurality of scent receptacles coupled to the rotatable carousel, where the scent receptacles are each configured to hold scent source material therein. The automated scent training wheel also comprises a plurality of sensing systems each disposed at one of the plurality of scent receptacles, wherein each sensing system is configured to automatically detect investigation of the associated scent receptacle by an animal. 1. An automated scent training wheel for training animals to detect and respond to target scents , comprising:a rotatable carousel;a plurality of scent receptacles coupled to the rotatable carousel, wherein the scent receptacles are each configured to hold scent source material therein; anda plurality of sensing systems each disposed at one of the plurality of scent receptacles, wherein each sensing system is configured to automatically detect investigation of the associated scent receptacle by an animal.2. The automated scent training wheel of claim 1 , further comprising:a control system configured to receive one or more signals from one or more of the sensor systems and, based on information in the one or more signals, to automatically initiate rotation of the rotatable carousel in response to a determination that the animal has investigated a selected scent receptacle.3. The automated scent training wheel of claim 2 , wherein the control system is configured to initiate at least one of random or pseudo-random rotation of the rotatable carousel.4. The automated scent training wheel of claim 1 , further comprising:a control system configured to receive one or more signals from one or more of the sensor systems and, based on information in the one or more signals, to automatically transmit one or more commands to a remote reward dispenser, wherein the one or more commands are configured ...

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Номер записи: 48
03-01-2019 дата публикации

Hydrodynamic Treadmill: A Tracking Device to Study Biotic/Abiotic Systems in Gravitational and Hydrodynamic fields

Номер: US20190000044A1
Автор: Krishnamurthy Deepak, Prakash Manu
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An annular fluid-filled sample chamber is used to provide observation of unbounded motion of objects in the fluid. Rotation of the sample chamber is under automatic control to compensate for azimuthal motion of the object, thereby keeping the object in a fixed field of view of an optical observation system. Further motion control can be provided in the radial and focus directions, which can be used to provide full 3D tracking of objects as they move in the fluid. An important application of this work is to observation and tracking of objects that move up or down in the fluid with respect to gravity. 1. Apparatus for observing unbounded motion of an object in a fluid , the apparatus comprising:an optically transparent sample chamber configured as an annulus filled with a fluid; andan azimuthal control system configured to rotate the sample chamber to compensate for azimuthal motion of an object in the fluid such that the object continuously remains visible within a predetermined field of view.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is configured such that the azimuthal motion of the object is substantially up or down with respect to an ambient gravitational field.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a system for varying environmental parameters of the fluid as a function of a virtual depth as the virtual depth varies according to azimuthal motion of the object.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the environmental parameters include one or more parameters selected from the group consisting of: optical intensity claim 3 , optical spectrum claim 3 , optical polarization claim 3 , nutrient concentration claim 3 , oxygen concentration claim 3 , chemical species concentration claim 3 , pressure claim 3 , electric field direction and intensity claim 3 , and magnetic field direction and intensity.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein a set-point for an azimuthal position of the object is selected to cause the object to move radially within the ...

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Номер записи: 49
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20160000045A1
Автор: Funaya Takuo, Nishiyama Tomohiro, OKAMOTO Manabu, Shibuya Hiroki
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An electronic apparatus is provided which, even when the electronic apparatus configuring a node is implanted in the body of an object animal, makes the object animal hard to feel stress and can acquire effective data about the natural behavior and state of the object animal. As shown in FIG. , a module unit and a battery are arranged separated from each other. That is, an electronic apparatus according to the present embodiment 1 adopts a case including a first capacity part and a second capacity part both arranged separated from each other to thereby accommodate the module unit in an internal space of the first capacity part and accommodate the battery in an internal space of the second capacity part. 1. An electronic apparatus functioning as a component of a wireless communication system , comprising: a first capacity part having a first space,', 'a second capacity part provided away from the first capacity part and having a second space, and', 'a coupling part which couples the first capacity part and the second capacity part,, 'a sealed case, the case includingthe electronic apparatus including a module unit accommodated in the first space of the first capacity part, and a battery accommodated in the second space of the second capacity part,the coupling part including a wiring which electrically couples the module unit and the battery, andthe module unit having a sensor which detects a physical quantity, and a radio communication unit which transmits data based on an output signal from the sensor.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the case is formed of a biocompatible material.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the first capacity part and the second capacity part are respectively formed of a biocompatible material, andwherein the coupling part is formed of the wiring coated with a biocompatible material.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein a reinforcing adhesive formed of a biocompatible ...

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Номер записи: 50
04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR RESTRAINING MOUSE

Номер: US20180000049A1
Автор: Benucci Andrea
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A system, of the present invention, for restraining a mouse includes: at least one home cage (); a passage () through which the mouse () moves, the passage () having at least one first open end (); and a restraining device () which restrains the mouse by physically fixing the mouse (), the at least one first open end of the passage () being connected to the at least one home cage (), the restraining device () being provided at a location on the passage () which location is different from the at least one first open end () of the passage (). 1. A system for restraining a mouse , comprising:at least one home cage for keeping the mouse therein;a passage through which the mouse moves, the passage having at least one first open end; anda restraining device which restrains the mouse by physically fixing the mouse,the at least one first open end of the passage being connected to the at least one home cage,the restraining device being provided at a location on the passage which location is different from the at least one first open end of the passage.2. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the restraining device restrains the mouse by physically fixing a head plate with which the head of the mouse is equipped.3. The system as forth in claim 2 , further comprising a guide section which guides the head plate claim 2 , the guide section being provided to the passage and having a part inclined upward or downward as extending toward the restraining device.4. The system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein: the passage has a second open end which is different from the at least one first open end; and the restraining device is provided on a second-open-end side of the passage.5. The system as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising a door which can be opened and closed claim 1 , the door dividing an inner space of the passage into a first-open-end-side space and a restraining-device-side space in a case where the door is closed.6. The system as set forth in claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 51
07-01-2016 дата публикации

AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR THE RECOVERY OF DEAD ANIMALS INSIDE THEIR HOUSING PREMISES

Номер: US20160000048A1
Автор: DOLARA Giuseppe
Принадлежит: PANGEA SRL

An automated system intended for the agricultural sector of intensive animal farming and for the recovery of dead animals () lying on a surface () inside their housing premises () includes an automated mobile equipment () and guide elements () for the equipment (). The equipment () includes: locomotion motor elements () and automation motor elements (); identification elements () for identifying the dead animals () lying on the surface (); lifting elements () for lifting the dead animals (); container elements () for containing the dead animals (); a control unit () adapted to supervise the functions of the equipment (); and supply elements adapted to supply energy to the equipment (). The equipment () is moveable according to the commands of the control unit () processed in cooperation with the guide elements (), so that the equipment () covers the entire surface of the premises (). 1132. An automated system for the recovery of dead animals () inside their housing premises () , lying on a surface () , comprising:{'b': '4', 'an automated mobile equipment ();'}{'b': 5', '4, 'guide means () for said equipment (),'}{'b': '4', 'claim-text': [{'b': 26', '27', '23, 'locomotion motor means (, ) and automation motor means ();'}, {'b': 6', '1', '2, 'identification means () for identifying said dead animals () lying on said surface ();'}, {'b': 7', '1, 'lifting means () for lifting said dead animals ();'}, {'b': 8', '1, 'container means () for containing said dead animals ();'}, {'b': 9', '4, 'a control unit () adapted to supervise the functions of said equipment ();'}, {'b': '4', 'supply means adapted to supply energy to said equipment (),'}], 'wherein said equipment () comprises{'b': 4', '9', '5', '4', '3, 'and wherein said equipment () is adapted to move according to the commands of said control unit () processed in cooperation with said guide means (), so that said equipment () covers the entire surface of said premises ().'}261. System according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 52
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AUTOMATIC CLASSIFICATION OF ANIMAL BEHAVIORS

Номер: US20170000081A1
Автор: Betts-lacroix Jonathan, Schaevitz Laura
Принадлежит: MOUSERA, INC

The field of this invention is classifying animal behaviors. In particular the fields of this invention include using animals in vivariums, such as rodents, particularly mice. Animal behaviors are classified according to behaviors consistent with healthy or unhealthy organs or locations within organs, such as the brain. Injected neoplastic cells may be used to create an unhealthy organ or location within an organ. Classifications also include responses to different therapies. The behavior of the animals is observed using fully automatic, continuous monitoring using per-cage sensors, where behavior recording is free of human, manual actions. Observed behavior is consistent with healthy or unhealthy behaviors specific to the injection site. Both positive and negative baseline behaviors are collected, typically using the same system or method. Classification is responsive to differences between treated and untreated animals, comparing to both the positive and negative baselines, using multi-dimensional analysis. 1. A system for automatically classifying animal behaviors comprising:a vivarium comprising a first set of one or more animals in a plurality of cages;wherein a first subset of the first set animals receive by injection a first quantity of cells of the first neoplasm type in a first location in a first organ in each animal in the first subset of animals;a set of negative baseline behaviors; wherein the set of negative baseline behaviors are behaviors compatible with the first set of animals receiving no injection of cells of the first neoplasm type and no therapeutic treatment;a set of positive baseline behaviors, wherein the set of positive baseline behaviors are consistent with unhealthy functioning of the first location of the first organ of the first set of animals;at least one sensor proximal to each cage adapted to detect and communicate one or more behaviors of at least some of the first set of animals, the “communicated behaviors”;wherein a second ...

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Номер записи: 53
05-01-2017 дата публикации

SUBSTANCE INHALATION SYSTEM AND METHOD BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Номер: US20170000082A1
Автор: Cole Maury D.
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A stand-alone chamber or multi-chamber inhalation system has at least two alternative vaporized test liquid supply systems for passive or self-administered delivery of vaporized test fluid and air to one or more test chambers based on operator selection of delivery on and off times in a passive mode or actuation of an actuator in the chamber by a test animal in a self-administered mode. In one case, a multiple inhalation chamber system has two or more separate test fluid delivery systems and provides options for selective passive uniform drug delivery to multiple chambers or selective delivery of two or more different drugs to different groups of chambers from different delivery systems so that two different drugs or different concentrations of delivered drugs can be tested simultaneously. 1. A substance inhalation apparatus , comprising:at least one inhalation chamber having an inlet port and an outlet port, each port having a quick connect/disconnect fitting for releasable connection to a hose;at least one supply system for supplying a vaporized test liquid to the inlet port;an exhaust system connected to the outlet port;an actuator device inside the inhalation chamber for test subject self-administration of vaporized test liquid;the supply system comprising a vaporizer configured to vaporize test liquid into a vapor and a pressurized air supply which supplies pressurized air for mixing with the vapor;a supply path between the supply system and chamber inlet port which supplies a mixture of pressurized air and vapor to the inlet port when the vaporizer is on and which supplies pressurized air only to the chamber when the vaporizer is off; anda controller connected to the supply system and actuator device and configured for user selection of a self-administration mode or passive mode, whereby the controller turns on the vaporizer for a selected time period on activation of the actuator device by a test animal in the chamber when in a self-administration mode, and ...

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Номер записи: 54
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Retractable Snap-On Leash

Номер: US20170000089A1
Автор: Woods Byron
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Improvements in a retractable Snap-On Leash is disclosed. The Snap-on Leash is always on the collar and can be used on nearly any collar that is available in the market place. This further allows the retractable snap-on leash to be removed and placed on a different collar when as the animal grows and when the collar wears out or is damaged. The owner simply needs to locate the handle to extend the leash. A lanyard retainer, stop or lock can be incorporated to limit the extension length less than the length of the leash spooled in the housing. The retracting mechanism allows the leash to be retracted automatically at the end of a walk or as the dog changes distance from the owner. The handle conforms to the shape of the housing to minimize a surface that can catch on anything that the dog might encounter. 1. A retractable snap-on leash comprising:a housing having a top housing and a bottom housing;a retainer that is separate and separable from said top housing and said bottom housing;said top housing having at least two protrusions existing on opposing sides of said top housing;said retainer having at least two openings existing on opposite sides of said top housing configured to temporally engage in said at least two protrusions in said top housing whereby said bottom housing is secured between said top housing and said retainer;said retainer further having a gap between said retainer and said bottom housing;said housing having a coiled power spring secured within said housing at a first end;a spool secured to a second end of said coiled power spring;said spool having a first end of a lanyard secured therein;said lanyard having a second end secured to a handle that exists outside of said housing;said lanyard passing through a lanyard retainer, anda collar that is slidably securable within said gap between said retainer and said bottom housing.2. The retractable snap-on leash according to wherein said coiled power spring is a constant force spring or a clock spring.3 ...

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Номер записи: 55
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Pet Health Monitoring and Analysis

Номер: US20170000090A1
Автор: Hall Edward
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A scalable pet ecosystem includes modules that are activated by an activity collar of a pet. The modules collect data, such as feeding, resting, and other biological functions. The data may be uploaded to a central server for reporting to an owner's computing device. An app on the computing device may be used to link multiple pets via the activity collars to multiple modules. Modules of the system may include a feeding bowl, a pet bed, an activity collar, and a litter box, and a water dish. A pet recognition device on the activity collar may identify a pet within the system. A profile may logically link the pet recognition device to one or more of the system modules. Collected data may be stored in a repository that is accessible to owners, veterinarians, and marketers via a phone app or server connection. The data may be analyzed to identify trends, to provide marketing and industry data, and to provide advice to owners. 1. An apparatus comprising:a pet recognition unit configured to be attached to a pet; anda first module responsive to a proximity of the pet recognition unit, the module configured to collect first data over time relating to a monitored activity of the pet.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pet recognition unit is attached to an activity collar.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second module configured to detect second data.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a controller configured to determine analysis relating to the pet based on the first and the second data.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a memory storing a profile claim 1 , wherein the profile logically associates the pet recognition unit with the pet and the first module.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first module includes wireless communication circuitry.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein first module includes at least one of a feeding bowl claim 1 , a litter box claim 1 , a scale claim 1 , and a pet bed.8. The apparatus of ...

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Номер записи: 56
07-01-2016 дата публикации

INSECT-PEST COLLECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20160000059A1
Автор: Kondo Tetsuya
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An apparatus for gathering insect or pests is provided. The apparatus includes a gathering portion having a porous structure with a plurality of holes formed from a surface of the gathering portion to an inside. Each hole has a diameter D sized to allow the insects or pests to enter the hole and hide. 1. An insect pest gathering apparatus for gathering insect pests or the like such as mites and fleas , comprising:a gathering portion having a porous structure with a plurality of holes formed from a surface to an inside of the gathering portion,wherein a diameter of each hole in the gathering portion is sized to allow at least one of an insect and pest to enter.2. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the diameter of one or more of the holes is smaller than a width of the insect or pest.3. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the holes are randomly located within the gathering portion and the diameter of one or more of the holes falls within a range of 0.01 to 1 mm.4. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the gathering portion is made of a flexible material.5. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to further comprising:a heat retaining portion provided on an outer surface of the gathering portion.6. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein at least one of the heat retaining portion and the gathering portion comprises a moisturizing property.7. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein at least one of the heat retaining portion and the gathering portion comprises projections and depressions formed on both of or one of the surfaces.8. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the heat retaining portion is made from a material comprising hollow spaces.9. The insect pest gathering apparatus according to claim 8 , wherein the material comprises corrugated cardboard.10. The insect pest gathering apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 57
07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING, FEEDING AND HANDLING ANIMALS, IN PARTICULAR DAIRY CATTLE

Номер: US20210000068A1
Автор: MARICHAL José
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Increasing milk production efficiency in pasture-based dairy farming depends greatly on diet optimization, especially during early lactation. The survival of small and mid-sized films strongly depends on the applicability of individualized precision feeding, being feeding systems limitations the unresolved key for both current profitability and future Digital Nutrition viability. The solution here proposed solves feeding systems limitations, at a relatively low-cost, by means of animal identification improvements (ISO 11784/5 included), safe supply of multiple food types and additives, measuring out of each animal's unconsumed food, recycling of unconsumed food and an adequate animal handling. 2. The method according to , where the unconsumed food is recovered and weighted site by site by a recovery device that is attached to the mobile feeder device , where during the unconsumed food sweep it is done without performing any volume measurement of said food and without performing any drained out of part of the dragged food remaining in the trough during the sweep , where the food swept in each site is recovered and weighted in said each site by the recovery device , being said weight associated to the identity of the animal that previously occupied said each site , where the sweep device may optionally be used un-coupled from the mobile feeder device and coupled to the endless curtain , where it is optional to use the endless curtain with the purpose of minimizing the detention of animals caused by the food smell coming out of the trough , where during the sweep run the optional detention of the mobile feeder device may be used in order to separate animals by means of a change of destiny at the stall's exit according to the same principles described for animal handling in , points d) to d) , even when the use of the endless curtain is omitted.3. The method according to , where the unconsumed food is recovered and weighted site by site by a recovery device that is ...

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Номер записи: 58
06-01-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING EMOTIONAL STATE OF PET

Номер: US20220000404A1
Автор: KIM Cheongyeup
Принадлежит: PETPULS LAB INC.

Disclosed is a system for detecting an emotional state of a companion animal, including: a state information collecting device comprising a microphone and sound sensor which collects a sound of the companion animal, a temperature sensor which collects a temperature of the companion animal, and an acceleration sensor which collects an activity of the companion animal, the state information collecting device being worn on a body of the companion animal; and a companion-animal emotion analysis server configured to extract characteristic information of sound information of the companion animal transmitted from the state information collecting device, select emotional state information of the companion animal corresponding to the extracted characteristic information from a database, and transmit the selected emotional state information of the companion animal through a wireless communication network to a portable terminal of an animal guardian. 1. A method for detecting an emotional state of a companion animal , the method comprising:(a) wearing a state information collecting device on a body of the companion animal, the state information collecting device comprising a microphone and sound sensor into which a companion-animal sound is input, a temperature detection sensor which detects a temperature of the companion animal, and a three-axis acceleration sensor which detects an activity of the companion animal;(b) storing sound information in the state information collecting device during a predetermined time when the companion-animal sound is generated;(c) transmitting the sound information, temperature information, and activity information of the companion animal detected in the microphone and sound sensor, the temperature detection sensor, and the three-axis acceleration sensor to a companion-animal emotion analysis server through wireless communication;(d) deducing emotion information of the companion animal by gathering the sound information, the temperature ...

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Номер записи: 59
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Method of Increasing Feed Intake of an Animal

Номер: US20170000163A1
Автор: Zdenko Grajcar
Принадлежит: Once Innovations Inc

A method of increasing feed consumption in avian and aquatic life utilizing an artificial light source. For both avian and the aquatic life an enclosure is provided that houses the animal. An artificial lighting source is utilized to cause feed to emit light having a spectrum under 400 nm such that the animals locate and are attracted to the feed for consumption.

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Номер записи: 60
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Product and Method for Providing Enrichment and Facilitating Expression of Natural Behaviors in Pigs

Номер: US20180000129A1
Автор: Callaghan Matthew John, Van Barneveld Robert John
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The present invention relates to a formulation that can be utilised to facilitate expression of natural behaviour in pigs, and in particular sows and weaners and a method which utilises the formulation for the same. 1. A composition comprising of molasses , insoluble fibre , triglyceride oil and salt.2. A composition according to which further comprises a setting agent or combination thereof.3. A composition according to or which is presented as a solid or semi-solid composition.4. A composition according to which is presented as a solid form.5. A composition according to which is presented as a block composition.6. A composition according to any one of to wherein the composition comprises:a) about 40% to about 70% w/w molasses;b) about 10% to about 30% w/w insoluble fibre;c) about 1% to about 5% w/w triglyceride oil; andd) about 2% to about 10% w/w salt.7. A composition according to wherein the composition comprises:a) about 40% to about 70% w/w molasses;b) about 10% to about 30% w/w insoluble fibre selected from maize, sorghum, wheat, sunflower, tomato, crucifers, peppers, potato, cotton, rice, soybean or soybean meal, sugar beet or beet pulp, sugarcane, tobacco, barley and oilseed rape;c) about 1% to about 5% w/w triglyceride oil selected from aceituno oil, almond oil, araehis oil, babassu oil, blackcurrant seed oil, borage oil, buffalo ground oil, candlenut oil, canola oil, castor oil, coconut oil, coffee seed oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, crambe oil, evening primrose oil, grapeseed oil, groundnut oil, hemp seed oil, kapok seed oil, linseed oil, mustard seed oil, olive oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, peanut oil, poppy seed oil, rapeseed oil, rice bran oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, shark liver oil, shea nut oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, tea seed oil, tobacco seed oil, vermonia oil, vegetable oil and wheat germ oil; andd) about 2% to about 10% w/w of salt selected from sodium chloride and sodium nitrite.8. A composition according to any one of to where in ...

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Номер записи: 61
05-01-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

Номер: US20170000905A1
Автор: Betts-lacroix Jonathan, Schaevitz Laura
Принадлежит: MOUSERA, INC

The field of this invention is personalized medicine. A tissue sample is taken from a patient, optionally amplified, and injected into animals, such as mice in a vivarium. Animals receive one or more therapeutic treatments. Animal behaviors are collected, measured and timed using fully automatic, continuous monitoring using per-cage sensors, where behavior recording is free of human, manual actions. Observed behavior is consistent with healthy or unhealthy behaviors specific to the injection site, typically in a specific organ or location in an organ, such as the brain. The injection site may be consistent with the source site from the patient. Both positive and negative baseline behaviors are collected, typically using the same device or method. Treatment selection is responsive to differences between treated and untreated animals, and between treatments, comparing to both the positive and negative baselines, using multi-dimensional analysis, including side effects. 1. A method for the treatment of a first patient comprising the steps of:accepting a first xenograft from a first location in the first patient comprising cells of a first neoplasm;placing in a vivarium a first set of animals in one or more cages;subdividing the first set of animals into one or more subsets;identifying a negative phenotype; wherein the negative phenotype comprises behaviors and physiological indicators that are consistent with the first set of animals receiving no placement of cells of the first xenograft and no therapeutic treatment;placing at least a portion of the first xenograft in a first location in the brain of each animal (a “subject animal”) in the one or more subsets of animals; wherein the first location in the brain is associated with a first known set of animal behaviors;identifying a positive phenotype, wherein the positive phenotype comprises behaviors and physiological indicators that are compatible unhealthy functioning of the first location of the first organ of the ...

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Номер записи: 62
05-01-2017 дата публикации

System and method of measuring efficacy of cancer therapeutics

Номер: US20170000906A1
Автор: Jonathan Betts-LaCroix, Laura Schaevitz
Принадлежит: Mousera Inc

The field of this invention is measuring efficacy of cancer treatments. In particular the fields of this invention include studies of drug efficacy, use of animals in medical studies, use of animals in vivariums, and use of rodents, particularly mice. Cells from a neoplasm are injected into subject test animals in a specific organ or a specific location of a specific organ, such as the brain. Some of the subject animals receive therapeutic treatments. The behavior of the animals is observed using fully automatic, continuous monitoring using per-cage sensors, where behavior recording is free of human, manual actions. Observed behavior is consistent with healthy or unhealthy behaviors specific to the injection site. Both positive and negative baseline behaviors are collected, typically using the same system or method. Efficacy is measured by comparing treatments under test to both the positive and negative baselines, using multi-dimensional analysis.

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Номер записи: 63
03-01-2019 дата публикации

RAIL-GUIDED LIFTING DEVICE

Номер: US20190002252A1
Автор: Hartke Christopher
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A lifting device is provided, the lifting device providing a cable and a powered winch which winds and unwinds the cable. Each end of the cable provides a slack-adjustable point of attachment to a load. The points of attachment may each be attached to an opposing end of a load, such that each point of attachment provides a counterweight to the other point of attachment. Slack between the points of attachment may be tensed by a bridging connector. The lifting device may lift a load by two lateral points of attachment such that the load may be elevated off a floor with minimal vertical clearance, and may be laterally actuated by casters hanging on a suspended rail. 1. A lifting device , comprising:a frame;a winch;a cradle;casters; anda first pulley and a second pulley;wherein a cable is wound about the winch, the cable having a first free end hung about the first pulley and a second free end hung about the second pulley; andwherein the winch is operable to wind the cable and is operative to unwind the cable.2. The lifting device of claim 1 , wherein the frame has a longitudinal dimension.3. The lifting device of claim 1 , wherein the casters are mounted to an upper side of the frame.4. The lifting device of claim 3 , wherein a caster is pivotable relative to the frame about a vertical axis.5. The lifting device claim 1 , wherein the cradle is mounted to a lower side of the frame.6. The lifting frame of claim 5 , wherein the cradle is mounted off-center of a longitudinal axis of the frame.7. The lifting frame of claim 6 , further comprising a power source held within the cradle claim 6 , wherein the winch is powered by the power source through an electrical connection between the winch and the power source.8. The lifting frame of claim 7 , wherein the winch is mounted to a lower side of the frame off-center of a longitudinal axis of the frame such that the winch counterbalances the power source held within the cradle.9. The lifting device of claim 1 , wherein the first ...

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Номер записи: 64
04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC BEHAVIORAL PHENOTYPING

Номер: US20180004872A1
Автор: Kimchi Tali, Vasserman Genadiy, WEISSBROD Aharon
Принадлежит: Yeda Research and Development Co. Ltd.

A method of identifying and classifying social complex behaviors among a group of model organisms, comprising implanting at least one RFID transponder in each model organism in said group of model organisms; enclosing said group of model organisms in a monitored space divided into RFID monitored segments; RFID tracking a position of each model organism by reading said at least one RFID transponder in each model organism over a period of time; capturing a sequence of images of each model organism over said period of time; and calculating at least one spatiotemporal model of each model organism based on time synchronization of said RFID tracked position of said model organism with said sequence of images. 1. A data fusion method for fusing RFID position and identification data provided by a plurality of RFID detectors and video imaging data provided by a video imaging system for at least one of a group of model organisms , during a time period , comprising:generating, by a processor, clusters from pixels in said video imaging data, wherein in each image produced by said video imaging system each cluster represents an organism;synchronizing and fusing said RFID data and said video imaging data;using, by the processor, said RFID data to calculate an average organism position over the time period, for each organism; andtagging, by the processor the organisms with video positions in each video image of said video imaging data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said method is performed to calculate at least one of a position claim 1 , a location claim 1 , a velocity claim 1 , and a trajectory of at least one of said organisms during a time period.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said RFID detectors have a resolution of better than about 5 cm.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said time period is selected from a few minutes claim 1 , a number of hours claim 1 , a number of days claim 1 , and a number of weeks.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said RFID data ...

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Номер записи: 65
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and device for the characterization of living specimens from a distance

Номер: US20210004577A1
Автор: Ivan Amat Roldan
Принадлежит: Touchless Animal Metrics SL

A method and a device for the characterization of living specimens from a distance are disclosed. The method comprises: acquiring an image of a living specimen and segmenting the image, providing a segmented image; measuring a distance to several parts of said image, providing several distance measurements, and selecting a subset of those contained in the segmented image. The method also processes the segmented image and the distance measurements referred to different positions contained within the segmented image by characterizing the shape and the depth of the living specimen and by comparing a shape analysis map and a depth profile analysis map. If a result of the comparison is comprised inside a given range, parameters of the living specimen are further determined including posture parameters, location or correction of anatomical reference points and/or body size parameters, and/or a body map of the living specimen is represented.

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Номер записи: 66
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and Assembly for Displacing Animals in Vegetation Subject to Mowing or Cutting

Номер: US20170006772A1
Автор: Muffie Kevin Michael
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A bee displacement assembly provided as a mowing machine with a direct drive operated fan housed inside a housing formed with a funnel leading from an interior space of the housing and terminating in a mouth. The funnel tapers both horizontally and vertically to the mouth such that the mouth approximates a narrow, widened slot. Powering the motor turns the drive shaft that in turn operates the fan, creating a concentrated stream of air inside the fan housing that is channelized in the funnel and emitted out the mouth at an area of uncut vegetation immediately prior to cutting by a cutting deck of the mowing machine. 120-. (canceled)21. A mowing machine blower assembly for moving bees off of a quantity of vegetation subject to mowing , the mowing machine blower assembly comprising:a mowing machine having a cutting deck, a motor, a clutch, and a drive shaft coupled to the motor; anda second blower comprising a fan, a fan housing having an interior space housing the fan, and an opening formed into the fan housing disposed as a funnel terminating in a mouth;wherein the second blower is coupled to at least one of the drive shaft and the clutch;wherein the mouth is positioned and the funnel is sized and shaped such that a stream of air created by the actuated motor turning the drive shaft and the fan is collected and concentrated by the funnel and forced out of the mouth onto the quantity of vegetation immediately prior to cutting the quantity of vegetation by the cutting deck.22. The mowing machine blower assembly of claim 21 , wherein the fan is a squirrel cage fan.23. The mowing machine blower assembly of claim 21 , wherein the mouth is positioned parallel to a forward motion of the cutting deck of the mowing machine.24. The mowing machine blower assembly of claim 21 , wherein the mouth is positioned perpendicular to a forward motion of the cutting deck of the mowing machine.25. The mowing machine blower assembly of claim 21 , wherein the cutting deck is further ...

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Номер записи: 67
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and Assembly for Displacing Animals in Vegetation Subject to Mowing or Cutting

Номер: US20170006778A1
Автор: Muffie Kevin Michael
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A method for displacing bees from vegetation subject to cutting by a mowing machine having a cutting deck and using a blower assembly affixed to the mowing machine. The assembly is provided as a fan or motorized blower affixed to a funnel. In operation, the fan or motorized blower creates then forces a concentrated air stream into the funnel that then directs the concentrated air stream to an area of vegetation immediately in front of the cutting deck, displacing bees in the area of vegetation prior to cutting. A funnel mouth is oriented so that the emitted air stream is at least as wide as the cutting deck, and multiple blower assemblies or larger funnel attachments may be used to accommodate larger cutting decks. The method includes selective actuation of the blower while operating the mowing machine. 120-. (canceled)21. A method of displacing bees in an area of vegetation subject to cutting using a mowing machine having a motor and a drive shaft actuating a plurality of cutting blades housed inside a cutting deck , and a blower assembly having a fan and a funnel , the method comprising the steps of:powering the mowing machine;actuating the plurality of cutting blades of the cutting deck; andactuating the blower assembly immediately prior to cutting the area of vegetation with the plurality of cutting blades.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the fan further comprises a funnel terminating in a mouth claim 21 , and further comprising the step of positioning the mouth in an operational position before the step of actuating the plurality of cutting blades.23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the step of positioning the mouth in the operational position is further comprised of orienting the mouth such that a stream of air created by the actuated blower assembly and emitted out the mouth contacts the area of vegetation directly in front of the cutting deck as a horizontal stream of air parallel to a ground surface and a vertical distance from the ground surface no ...

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Номер записи: 68
12-01-2017 дата публикации

VISION SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING THE AUTOMATED APPLICATION OF DISINFECTANT TO THE TEATS OF DAIRY LIVESTOCK

Номер: US20170006819A1
Автор: Groensma Ype, Hofman Henk, Van Der Sluis Peter Willem
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A system includes a camera, a controller and a robotic arm. The camera generates an image of an udder of a dairy livestock. The controller determines a position of the udder of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the image. The controller further determines a spray position based at least in part upon the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock. Determining the spray position includes processing the accessed image to determine a tangent at the rear of the udder and a tangent at the bottom of the udder. The spray position is a position relative to the intersection of the two tangents. The robotic arm is communicatively coupled to the controller and positions a spray tool at the spray position. 1. A method , comprising:accessing an image signal of an udder of a dairy livestock;determining a position of the udder of the dairy livestock based at least in part upon the image signal;determining a spray position based at least in part upon the determined position of the udder of the dairy livestock, wherein determining the spray position comprises processing the accessed image signal to determine a tangent at the rear of the udder and a tangent at the bottom of the udder, the spray position being a position relative to the intersection of the two tangents; andpositioning a spray tool at the spray position.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying disinfectant to one or more teats of the dairy livestock using the spray tool.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image signal comprises a three-dimensional video image signal.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining positions of each of two hind legs of the dairy livestock by processing the accessed image signal to locate edges in depth claim 1 , the edges in depth corresponding to the edges of the hind legs of the dairy livestock.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein determining the position of the udder of the dairy livestock comprises processing the accessed image ...

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Номер записи: 69
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Enrichment Apparatus and Enrichment Applications

Номер: US20170006824A1
Автор: Baron Scott, Jamison Jeffrey A.
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The present invention features a method and apparatus for enriching the environment of an animal. The apparatus presents a stimulus to an animal, and the animal may input the correct response to the stimulus into an interface. Upon a correct response the apparatus delivers a treat, indication, or combination thereof to the animal. The apparatus may increase the complexity of the stimulus with each correct response. The apparatus may also be connected to social media to track and compare the results of the animal's actions with other animals. 1. An apparatus comprising:a housing defining an interface aperture;a treat delivery system including a treat reservoir and a treat delivery mechanism, the treat delivery system receiving a signal and dispensing treats in response to the signal;a computing device disposed within the housing, the computing device including an interface, the interface being adjacently disposed to the interface aperture and facing out of the housing;wherein the computing device executes an enrichment application, the enrichment application being configured to present a stimulus to an animal via the interface and to receive input from the animal via the interface; andwherein the signal is provided to the treat delivery system in response to the animal correctly responding to the stimulus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:the treat delivery system further includes one or more indicators that output an indication; andthe one or more indicators are configured to output a predetermined pattern in response to the animal correctly responding to the stimulus.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the indication is a predetermined light pattern claim 2 , sound pattern claim 2 , or olfactory pattern.45-. (canceled)6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the treat delivery system further includes:a valve; anda valve actuator that opens and closes the valve,the valve actuator being responsive to the signal.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the value ...

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Номер записи: 70
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Livestock Management Apparatus and Method

Номер: US20170006826A1
Автор: Torres Pablo Rafael
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An apparatus and method directionally administers at least one medication directly onto livestock while also monitoring the effect of the medication and tracking the movement and orientation of the livestock. The apparatus periodically administers the medication at a predetermined dosage. The apparatus also tracks the position and orientation of the livestock as an indication of whether the medication is effective. A solar cell provides renewable energy for powering the apparatus. A dispenser directionally and topically sprays medication on the wither area of the livestock. The medication is stored in at least one reservoir. A tracking portion tracks the position of the livestock in a predetermined range. The orientation of the livestock is also determined. The apparatus can be controlled directly from a control portion, or remotely from a remote processor. The apparatus minimize time and costs for managing livestock, especially over large areas and large numbers of livestock. 1. An apparatus for managing livestock through the administration of medication and tracking , the apparatus comprising:a housing defined by a power reception panel, an engagement panel, and a plurality of sidewalls,wherein the engagement panel has a substantially uneven surface;at least one strap having a generally elongated disposition;a solar cell disposed to couple to the power reception panel, the solar cell configured to generate renewable energy;at least one reservoir defined by a space for storing at least one medication;at least one dispenser defined by a channel for directional dispensing the at least one medication;at least one tracking portion configured to track a position and an orientation of the apparatus; anda control portion operatively connected to the at least one dispenser and the at least one tracking portion.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is operatively attached to the at least one livestock or a quadruped.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 71
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ANIMAL WASTE BAG DISPENSER

Номер: US20170006827A1
Автор: Miller Lorne
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An article of clothing containing an integrated waste bag dispenser is provided. A storage pouch having a plurality of slits configured to enable a waste bag to be withdrawn for use. As the waste bag dispenser is integrated with an article of clothing it provides an easy carrying mechanism for animal waste bags. 1. An article of clothing comprising:a body of the article of clothing;a storage pouch integrated with the body of the article of clothing, the storage pouch configured to store one or more waste bags;a dispenser disposed on the storage pouch, the dispenser having one or more slits extending from an interior of the storage pouch to an exterior of the storage pouch.2. The article of clothing of wherein the storage pouch is located on an interior of the body of the article of clothing.3. The article of clothing of wherein the storage pouch is located on an exterior of the body of the article of clothing.4. The article of clothing of wherein the body of the article of clothing comprises a coat.5. The article of clothing of further comprising a flap configured to secure the storage pouch when the flap is in a closed position.6. The article of clothing of wherein the flap is secured in the closed position by a fastener.7. The article of clothing of wherein the fastener comprises a snap clasp.8. The article of clothing of wherein the fastener comprises a button. The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/189,492, which was filed on Jul. 7, 2015, by Lorne Miller for ANIMAL WASTE BAG DISPENSER, which is hereby incorporated by reference.Many municipalities require dog owners to pick up animal waste products that are deposited in public when, for example, a dog owner is walking his or her pet. Some municipalities, parks or other areas may provide waste disposal bags. These waste disposal bags may be provided in a kiosk, etc., located in areas frequented by dog walkers. However, noted disadvantages of relying on ...

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Номер записи: 72
12-01-2017 дата публикации

Mating Sensor Device for Livestock

Номер: US20170006836A1
Автор: Torres Pablo Rafael
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A device and method detects the orientation of a copulating livestock to indicate when the copulating livestock is mounted over a recipient livestock. A mounting base attaches the device over the dorsal spine and in the middle line of the back of the copulating livestock. The copulating livestock orients its dorsal spinal cord at about 45° incline while copulating with the recipient livestock. A tilt sensor detects the angle of inclination in relation to gravity or a predetermined reference angle. The copulation angle is generally greater than 45°. A counting apparatus registers the count every time the copulation angle is detected. A transmitter sends the count data to a remote data storage for analysis of copulating patterns. A solar panel provides renewable energy to recharge a battery. A control portion controls the device with a power switch and a reset switch. A camera and light provide more efficient analysis. 1. A device for managing livestock husbandry , the device comprises:a mounting base, the mounting base defined by a mounting surface and an exterior surface;a tilt sensor, the tilt sensor configured to detect a reference angle and a copulation angle, wherein the copulation angle is at least 45 degrees of deviation from the reference angle;a counting apparatus, the counting apparatus configured to register a count of the copulation angle;a transmitter, the transmitter configured to transmit the count of the copulation angle to a remote data storage portion;a reset switch, the reset switch configured to reset the counting apparatus;a power switch, the power switch configured to power on and power off the device;a battery, the battery configured to generate power for the device; anda solar panel, the solar panel configured to generate renewable energy for recharging the battery.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device is attached over the dorsal spine and in the middle line of the back of a copulating livestock.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 73
12-01-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING DEAD ANIMALS IN A FARM AND METHOD OF DETECTION WITH SUCH APPARATUS

Номер: US20170006837A1
Автор: BALZANI Davide, BERTELLI Stefano
Принадлежит: EXORAO S.R.L.

An apparatus for detecting dead animals in a farm, particularly for farms of laying hens, comprising one or more scanning elements arranged, with a corresponding supporting structure, so as to map the space of a farm, the scanning elements being connected to an electronic control and management unit) that is adapted to process the scans, detecting any presence of motionless animals in the farm space. A method of detecting dead animals in a farm by way of such an apparatus comprises the steps of performing periodically a mapping of the space of the farm intended to be occupied by animals raised there, comparing successive mappings in order to identify any animals that are in the same position in at least two successive mappings, and emitting a signal indicating the presence of a motionless animal. 119-. (canceled)20. An apparatus for detecting dead animals in a farm , particularly for farms of laying hens , comprising one or more scanning means arranged , with a corresponding supporting structure , so as to map a space of a farm , said scanning means being connected to an electronic control and management unit that is adapted to process the scans , detecting any presence of motionless animals in said farm space.21. The apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein said scanning means are constituted by at least one two-dimensional laser scanner.22. The apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein said supporting structure comprises a post-like element that is arranged so as to translate in proximity to a series of cages that are arranged on multiple levels of cages and in the direction of their length claim 20 , said post-like element being moved by way of belt or chain means or by way of other claim 20 , equivalent means.23. The apparatus according to claim 22 , wherein said post-like element in turn supports means for translation from top to bottom claim 22 , and vice versa claim 22 , of the scanning means.24. The apparatus according to claim 23 , wherein said means for ...

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Номер записи: 74
12-01-2017 дата публикации

LIVESTOCK LOCATION SYSTEM

Номер: US20170006838A1
Автор: BEN MENACHEM Uri, Brayer Eyal, VORONIN Vladimir
Принадлежит: SCR ENGINEERS LTD

In a headlock system having a plurality of n headlock cells, each of the n cells being adapted to enclose at least one animal; n is an integer greater than 1; a system for locating the position of at least one animal, the system comprising: at least one identification means adapted to transmit at least one identification signal associated with said at least one animal; at least one locating means adapted to generate at least one location signal associated with said at least one animal; and, a data processing system in communication with said at least one identification means and said at least one locating means, adapted to analyze said signals, said analyzed signals comprising the position within a predetermined region in said headlock system of each of said at least one animals as a function of time. 2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said region of space is selected from the group consisting of a milking parlor comprising n milking cells (n>1) claim 1 , a headlock system comprising n headlock cells (n>1) claim 1 , a barn claim 1 , a shed claim 1 , a field claim 1 , and any combination thereof.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein:if said region of space is a milking parlor, said position is at least one of said n milking cells within said milking parlor, and,if said region of space is a headlock system, said position is one of said n headlock cells within said headlock system.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein:if said region of space is a milking parlor, said system is configured to identify said position of said at least one animal without use of location means associated with each of said n milking cells within said milking parlor, and,if said region of space is a headlock system, said system is configured said position of said at least one animal without use of location means associated with each of said n headlock cells within said headlock system.5. The system according to claim 2 , wherein said data processing system claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 75
12-01-2017 дата публикации

ANIMAL ATTRACTANT AND REPELLANT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

Номер: US20170006861A1
Автор: Bovid Jeffery, Bovid Kelle
Принадлежит: Great Lakes Cordage Company

A paper product that includes an article of paper, a binding agent disposed on a surface of the article of paper, and an animal-affecting substance. The animal-affecting substance is bound to the strip of paper via the binding agent and the paper is in a twisted cord configuration such that the animal-affecting substance is disposed within an interior defined by the article of paper. 1. A paper product for animals , comprising:an article of paper;a binding agent disposed on an interior surface of the article of paper; andan animal-affecting substance,wherein the animal-affecting substance is bound to the interior surface of the article of paper with the binding agent and the article of paper in a twisted cord configuration such that the animal-affecting substance is disposed within an interior defined by the article of paper.2. The paper product of claim 1 , wherein the animal-affecting substance is an attractant.3. The paper product of claim 2 , wherein the attractant comprises at least one feline attractant selected from the group consisting of actinidine claim 2 , actinidiolide claim 2 , boschnialactone claim 2 , boschniakine claim 2 , dihydroactinidiolide claim 2 , dihydronepetalactone claim 2 , epinepetalactone claim 2 , iridomyrmecin claim 2 , isodihydronepetalactone claim 2 , mitsugashiwalactone claim 2 , nepetalactone claim 2 , neonepetalactone claim 2 , onikulactone claim 2 , feline pheromones claim 2 , and food odors.4. The paper product of claim 1 , wherein the binding agent comprises at least one substance selected from the group consisting of wheat flour claim 1 , rice starch claim 1 , potato starch claim 1 , maize starch claim 1 , corn starch claim 1 , tapioca starch claim 1 , ferula gummosa boiss claim 1 , gum olibanum claim 1 , beilschmiedia seed gum claim 1 , okro gum claim 1 , aegle marmelod gum claim 1 , gum cordial claim 1 , okra gum and cassia roxburghii seeds gum claim 1 , and pectin.5. The paper product of claim 1 , wherein the animal- ...

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Номер записи: 76
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ANIMAL INTERACTION DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

Номер: US20160007565A1
Автор: Knudsen Daniel, Trottier Leo
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An animal interaction device is provided that includes a food access component which allows and disallows access to at least a portion of the food. In various embodiments, the allowing and disallowing of access to at least a portion of the food is dependent upon the animal's condition. A method is also provided such that the device above is provided to an animal, one or more indicators are optionally activated, the animal's first condition is sensed via one or more sensors, and based upon the animal's condition, the previously protected food is made accessible, and subsequently the protected food is made available again based upon the animal's second condition. A system is also provided for automatically interacting with an animal including at least one animal interaction device each of which comprises an initial interaction algorithm to automatically interact with the animal. Other aspects of the invention are provided. 136-. (canceled)37. An animal interaction device comprising:a food access component which allows and disallows access to at least a portion of the food dependent upon the animal's condition sensed when in proximity to the device.38. The device of claim 37 , wherein the food access is allowed for a predefined time.39. The device of claim 37 , wherein the food access is allowed for a dynamically determined time.40. The device of claim 37 , wherein the allowing access occurs at a different time than the disallowing access.41. The device of claim 37 , wherein:the food access component is connected to a food container; anda food conveyor is connected to the food container; anda presentation platform is connected to the food conveyor, wherein the food conveyor is configured to dynamically convey a portion of the food from the container to the presentation platform in relation to the animal's condition; anda controller in electronic communication with the food access component, the food conveyor, the presentation platform, and at least one detector, ...

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Номер записи: 77
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ANIMAL TREADWHEEL ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20160007569A1
Автор: Farley Sean
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A self-supporting rigid cylindrical treadwheel includes a plurality of identically-shaped platforms each having a curved surface. A first end of one platform is configured to be connectable to a second end of an adjacent platform in a repeatable manner where the plurality of platforms are configured to form a singular and continuous cylindrical structure. The treadwheel includes a plurality of identically-shaped elongated curved connectors. A connector extension of one connector is configured to be connectable to a connector recess of an adjacent connector in a repeatable manner where the plurality of connectors are configured to form a first and second singular and continuous ring. The first ring is configured to be attached to a right side of the cylindrical structure and the second ring is configured to be attached to a left side of the cylindrical structure. 1. An animal treadwheel assembly , comprising: a curved surface opposite a bottom side;', 'a first end opposite a second end;', 'a left side opposite a right side;', 'wherein the first and second ends are connected by the left and right sides;', 'wherein the curved surface is delimited by the first end, left side, second end, and right side;', 'an upper right side edge formed along the right side concentric to the curved surface;', 'a lower right side edge formed along the right side concentric to the upper right side edge;', 'an upper left side edge formed along the left side concentric to the curved surface;', 'a lower left side edge formed along the left side concentric to the upper left side edge;, 'a plurality of platforms, each platform comprising an outside end opposite an inside end;', 'a curved upper surface opposite a curved bottom surface;', 'a first connector end opposite a second connector end;', 'wherein the outside end is contiguous to the curved upper surface;', 'wherein the curved upper surface is contiguous with the inside end;', 'wherein the inside end is contiguous with the curved bottom ...

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Номер записи: 78
14-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING ANIMAL BEHAVIORAL PHENOTYPES

Номер: US20210007330A1
Автор: HUISMA Camiel, SUNSTRUM Alison
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A highly automated system and method for predicting, identifying and quantifying unique phenotypes of an animal that are beneficial for enhancing the performance, well-being and profitability of animals in a given production environment based on analysis of data from high frequency weight measurements of a feed. 1. A method of optimizing production profitability at an animal production facility by genetic selection based upon behavioral phenotypes , the method comprising:providing a plurality of consumption stations at the animal production facility;assigning each animal of a herd with an unique identification detection device;detecting, via the unique identification detection devices, each time any animal of the herd is one of feeding or drinking at one of the plurality of consumption stations;collecting, via at least one body weight sensor respectively associated with each one of the plurality of consumption stations, high frequency data relating to a body weight of each animal feeding or drinking at one of the plurality of consumption stations;collecting, via at least one feed weight sensor respectively associated with each one of the plurality of consumption stations, high frequency data relating to at least one of an amount of feed being consumed by each animal feeding at one of the plurality of consumption, a bite size, a bite frequency, a bite duration and a bite pressure of each animal feeding at one of the plurality of consumption stations;analyzing, with a processor, the collected high frequency data relating to the body weight of each animal, the collected high frequency data relating to the at least one of the amount of feed being consumed by each animal, the bite size, the bite frequency, the bite duration and the bite pressure of each feeding animal to determine at least one desired behavioral phenotype which optimizes production profitability; andeither selectively introducing new animals having the at least one desired behavioral phenotype into the ...

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Номер записи: 79
11-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RODENT BEHAVIOURAL MONITORING

Номер: US20180007862A1
Автор: "DSOUZA ABIGAIL", BONIN ROBERT P., DUBINS DAVID, LECKER IRENE, MERCIK ALEKSANDER, MOGIL JEFFREY
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Systems, methods and devices are provided for the non-invasive behavioural monitoring of rodents within a rodent cage via the detection of interactions with a cage lid. A cage lid interaction sensor, positioned in close proximity to the cage lid, is employed to sense interactions with the cage lid. The resulting signals may be processed to determine a health status of the rodent. In some example embodiments, a lid sensing module is provided in that is configured for attachment to an existing rodent cage, permitting the insertion of the rodent cage into a cage rack after installation of the sensing module. In other example embodiments, a replacement cage lid is provided having an integrated lid interaction sensor and associated detection circuitry. Various example lid sensing modalities and associated sensor configurations are disclosed. 1. An apparatus for behavioural monitoring a rodent , the apparatus comprising: a lower cage portion configured to house a rodent therein; and', 'a cage lid configured to be received by said lower cage portion;, 'a rodent cage comprisinga lid interaction sensor configured to produce signals associated with interactions of the rodent with said cage lid; anddetection circuitry operably coupled to said lid interaction sensor for detecting the signals produced by said lid interaction sensor, wherein said detection circuitry is supported by said rodent cage;wherein said detection circuitry is connectable to a power source for providing power thereto.2. The apparatus according to wherein at least a portion of said cage lid is an electrically conductive portion claim 1 , and wherein said lid interaction sensor is a capacitive sensor in electrical communication with said electrically conductive portion of said cage lid.3. The apparatus according to wherein said lid interaction sensor is selected from the group consisting of an optical sensor claim 1 , a displacement sensor configured to produce a signal based on displacement of said cage lid ...

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Номер записи: 80
11-01-2018 дата публикации

PRECISION WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR INSECTS

Номер: US20180007874A1
Автор: Ashour Mohammed, Hall Michael Todd, Mott Gabriel
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A water delivery system for supplying water to an insect habitat. The water delivery system including a water tray equipped with a sensor to monitor an amount of water within a water tray. The sensor to cause water to be delivered to the water tray when the amount of water within the tray falls below a predefined threshold amount. 1. A system for distributing water to an insect having a high risk of self-drowning , the system comprising:a water tray positioned within an insect habitat, the water tray configured to provide moisture to the insect, wherein the water tray includes a porous material to absorb the moisture;a water retention area configured to receive additional moisture from a water delivery tube via a first opening along a top surface of the water retention area, the water retention area positioned within the water tray and including a sensor to collect data related to a level of moisture associated with the water retention area; and, receive the data from the sensor;', 'determine that a minimum moisture threshold has been met based at least in part on the data; and', 'in response to determining that the minimum moisture threshold has been met, to cause the additional moisture to be provided to the water retention area., 'a water delivery system, the water delivery system configured to2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein a bottom surface of the water retention area includes a number of perforations that allow the water to be absorbed by the porous material.3. The system as recited claim 1 , wherein the porous material is coconut fiber.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the water retention area includes a number of perforations that are sized to prevent the insect from burrowing through the porous material and into the water retention area.5. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the sensor is at least one of:a moisture sensor;temperature sensor;pH monitor;a contact or pressure sensor positioned on a top surface of a base of the ...

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Номер записи: 81
11-01-2018 дата публикации

PRECISION WATER DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR INSECTS

Номер: US20180007875A1
Автор: Ashour Mohammed, Hall Michael Todd, Mott Gabriel
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A water delivery system for supplying water to an insect habitat. The water delivery system including a water tray equipped with a sensor to monitor an amount of water within a water tray. The sensor to cause water to be delivered to the water tray when the amount of water within the tray falls below a predefined threshold amount. 1. (canceled)2. A water tray positioned within an insect habitat to provide moisture to an insect comprising:a sensor to collect data related to a level of the moisture associated with the water tray;a float having perforations sized to allow insects access to the moisture and to prevent the insects from drowning;at least one wall having a coefficient of friction below a threshold, the threshold selected to allow the float to move vertically within the water tray while in contact with the at least one wall; anda communication interface to send the data to a water delivery system.3. The water tray as recited in claim 2 , wherein the data includes an indication that the level of moisture falls below a first threshold.4. The water tray as recited in claim 2 , wherein the data also includes an indication that the level of moisture has exceed a second threshold claim 2 , the first threshold less than the second threshold.5. The water tray as recited in claim 2 , further comprising an image device claim 2 , the image device to collect data associated with the state of the water tray.6. The water tray as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a monitoring device claim 2 , the monitoring device to collect data associated with the state of the water tray.7. The water tray as recited in claim 6 , wherein the state of the water tray is associated with a location and a health of the insect.8. A water tray positioned within an insect habitat to provide moisture to an insect comprising:a sensor to collect data related to a level of moisture associated with the water tray;a float configured to move vertically based at least in part on the level of ...

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Номер записи: 82
10-01-2019 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Номер: US20190008124A1
Автор: IHARA YASUSHI, KOMATSU HIROMITSU, YAJIMA MASAKAZU
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According to an embodiment of the present technology, there is provided an information processing apparatus including: a group extraction unit; and a display control unit. The group extraction unit extracts a plurality of group constituent individuals belonging to a group from a plurality of individuals on the basis of individual information items of each of the plurality of individuals. The display control unit causes a display unit to display a shape of a region occupied by the group as a group indication in a map image on the basis of a distribution of position information items of a plurality of peripheral constituent individuals that form a periphery of the group among the plurality of group constituent individuals. 1. An information processing apparatus , comprising:a group extraction unit that extracts a plurality of group constituent individuals belonging to a group from a plurality of individuals on a basis of individual information of each of the plurality of individuals; anda display control unit that controls a display unit to display a shape of a region occupied by the group as a group indication in a map image on a basis of a distribution of position information items of a plurality of peripheral constituent individuals that form a periphery of the group among the plurality of group constituent individuals.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe display control unit controls the display unit to display, as the group indication, a boundary line formed on a basis of the distribution of the respective position information items of the plurality of peripheral constituent individuals.3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe display control unit controls the display unit to display, in the map image, the group indication and an individual-number indication that indicates the number of the plurality of group constituent individuals included in the group.4. The information processing apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 83
27-01-2022 дата публикации

CATTLE TRACKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20220022419A1
Автор: Garrity Paul, JUNGREIS Aaron, Lu Angus
Принадлежит: Garrity Power Services LLC

An animal tracking system comprising a first LoRa receiver configured as a gateway to receive transmissions on a first set of channels or a second set of channels and forward said transmissions to a first remote server, and a transmitting tag configured to be affixed to an animal. The transmitting tag includes a memory configured to store digital information, a passive RFID receiver configured to detect a close proximity to an RFID transmitter and store detection of the close proximity in comprising in the memory, a processor configured to determine an alarm status according to a frequency of detection of the close proximity, an internal energy source, and a LoRa transmitter configured to transmit signals for a distance greater than 100 meters via energy from the internal energy source. 1. An animal tracking system comprising:a first LoRa receiver configured as a gateway to receive transmissions on at least one of a first set of channels and a second set of channels and forward said transmissions to a first remote server; anda first RFID transmitter configured to be positioned near an animal watering apparatus; a memory configured to store digital information;', 'a first passive RFID receiver configured to detect a first close proximity to a first RFID transmitter and store detection of the first close proximity in the memory;', 'a processor configured to determine an alarm status according to a frequency of detection of the first close proximity;', 'an internal energy source; and', 'a LoRa transmitter configured to transmit signals for a distance greater than 100 meters via energy from the internal energy source;, 'a transmitting tag configured to be affixed to an animal, the transmitting tag comprisingthe first RFID transmitter being configured to awaken the first passive RFID receiver when the animal is close enough to drink water from the animal watering apparatus so that the first passive RFID receiver stores detection of the first close proximity to the first ...

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Номер записи: 84
27-01-2022 дата публикации

AI-BASED LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220022427A1
Автор: KIM Dong Ro
Принадлежит: IT TECH CO., LTD.

Disclosed is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based livestock management system and a livestock management method therefor. According to the inventive concept, it is possible to determine whether the animal has abnormal symptoms by learning the standard livestock stall management data and analyzing the body temperature information and behavior information of livestock from livestock image data obtained in real time from livestock such as cattle, thus giving the manager confidence. 1. An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based livestock management system comprising:a manager terminal for a livestock stall; detect at least one of a situation of the livestock stall and an abnormal symptom of a plurality of livestock in the livestock stall through a sensor unit, and', 'acquire livestock image data obtained by photographing the plurality of livestock in the livestock stall through at least one of an imaging camera and a thermal imaging camera, in real time; and, 'a livestock stall control device configured to receive the livestock image data from the livestock stall control device in real time,', 'separate the plurality of livestock included in the livestock image data into individual objects,', 'extract object information from the livestock image data, the object information including object body temperature information and object behavior information for the individual objects,', 'generate determination result data obtained by determining at least one abnormal symptom of at least one livestock in the livestock stall by analyzing standard livestock stall management data and the object information based on deep learning technique,', 'transmit the generated determination result data to the manager terminal in real time, and control the livestock stall control device to change a livestock farming environment of the livestock stall based on the determined at least one abnormal symptom;, 'a management server configured towherein the standard livestock stall management data ...

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Номер записи: 85
10-01-2019 дата публикации

ESTIMATION METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR ESTIMATING MOTION OF ANIMAL

Номер: US20190008414A1
Автор: Yamamoto Kiyoko
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

An estimation method performed by a computer includes: executing a first identifying process that includes identifying a candidate for a limb having a problem by evaluating left and right balance at the time of movement based on measurement data of a motion sensor attached to an animal moving on four limbs, and executing a second identifying process that includes identifying the limb having a problem among the limbs which are considered as the candidates for a limb having a problem based on a detection result of a nutation movement by detecting the nutation movement from the measurement data. 1. An estimation method performed by a computer , the method comprising:executing a first identifying process that includes identifying a candidate for a limb having a problem by evaluating left and right balance at the time of movement based on measurement data of a motion sensor attached to an animal moving on four limbs, andexecuting a second identifying process that includes identifying the limb having a problem among the limbs which are considered as the candidates for a limb having a problem based on a detection result of a nutation movement by detecting the nutation movement from the measurement data.2. The estimation method according to claim 1 , evaluate the left and right balance,', 'identify the left forelimb and the right hindlimb as the candidates for a limb having a problem when it is evaluated that the balance is tilted to the right side, and', 'identify a right forelimb and a left hindlimb as the candidates for a limb having a problem when the balance is tilted to the left side., 'wherein the first identifying process is configured to'}3. The estimation method according to claim 2 , identify a forelimb identified as the candidate for a limb having a problem as a limb having a problem when an upward nutation movement is detected upon movement of the forelimb and the hindlimb which are considered as the candidates for a limb having a problem, and', 'identify a ...

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Номер записи: 86
09-01-2020 дата публикации

Roping dummy with washout simulation and neck pivot action

Номер: US20200008396A1
Автор: Brandon Bruegman, Joel Stafford, Joshua Love
Принадлежит: HEEL-O-MATIC Inc

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.

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Номер записи: 87
14-01-2021 дата публикации

PUPAE SINGULATOR AND SEX SORTER

Номер: US20210008600A1
Автор: Greeley Daniel
Принадлежит: Verily Life Sciences LLC

Devices, systems, and methods for isolating an insect pupa from an aqueous solution including a plurality of insect pupae. An isolation device may include a primary channel through which the aqueous solution and insect pupae travel, an outlet, and a secondary channel that intersects the primary channel. The secondary channel may transport a fluid to add it to the primary channel between an inlet and the outlet. When the sealable outlet is closed, an insect pupa located downstream of the intersection of the primary and secondary channels remains stationary while any insect pupae upstream of the intersection are pushed towards the inlet. The systems and methods described herein may also provide for identifying and sorting insect pupae. 1. An insect pupae sorting system , comprising: a first channel to deliver a first flow of liquid including insect pupae, the first channel comprising an inlet and an outlet; and', 'a second channel that intersects the first channel between the inlet and the outlet to deliver a second flow of liquid into the first channel to generate a third flow of liquid and to separate adjacent insect pupae being transported through the first channel;, 'an isolation device comprisingan optical sensor positioned proximate the outlet of the isolation device to capture images of pupae from the third flow of liquid; anda storage unit system coupled to the outlet that includes a container into which insect pupae of a first type are directed based at least in part on the captured images.2. The insect pupae sorting system of claim 1 , wherein the storage unit system comprises:at least one container to support a volume of liquid and insect pupae; anda valve positioned on a conduit between the isolation device and the at least one container, wherein the single insect pupa is directed into the at least one container by opening the valve.3. The insect pupae sorting system of claim 1 , wherein:the first channel has a first cross-sectional dimension corresponding ...

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Номер записи: 88
14-01-2021 дата публикации

PET FLOTATION AND SAFETY VEST DEVICE

Номер: US20210009244A1
Автор: Hansen Kyle
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The invention relates to a novel pet flotation and safety vest device wherein the body section attaches firmly yet comfortably to the pet, and strategically placed mesh panels allow for water drainage. A padded chip strap also has mesh sections for drainage and a strategically located top grab strap that will keep the animal level when it is being pulled from the water. The underside of the vest also has a reinforced grab strap in the event an animal may be upside down in the water. 1) A pet flotation and safety vest device comprising:a) A neoprene body with buoyant material sewn into the vest body;{'b': '2', 'b) adjustable nylon belly straps with quick release buckles;'}c) An adjustable nylon chin strap containing buoyant material and meshing with a quick release buckle;d) A reinforced nylon handle or “grab strap” on the top side of the device;e) A bottom or underside reinforced nylon grab strap sewn into the belly side of the vest;f) Mesh fabric located the full length of the lower portion of the vest for water drainage.2) The pet flotation and safety vest device as in wherein the material for the body of the vest is Neoprene.3) The pet flotation and safety vest device as in wherein the nylon adjustable belly straps are made so that a length of the strap may be pulled outward or inward depending on the size of the dog claim 1 , and wherein 2 quick release buckles affix the straps around the belly of the dog.3) The pet flotation and safety vest device as in wherein the neoprene body of the vest contains at least 4 sections wherein buoyant material is sewn separately onto the vest for floatation and said sections shall extrude farther outward than the sections without buoyant material therein.4) The pet flotation and safety vest device as in wherein a nylon and neoprene chin strap contains buoyant material and mesh fabric for water drainage claim 1 , and is adjustable by extending or retracting a portion of the nylon strap depending on the size of the dog claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 89
27-01-2022 дата публикации

COLLECTING AUDIO SIGNATURES USING A WIRELESS DEVICE

Номер: US20220028413A1
Автор: Altaf Naeem, Bikki Poojitha, Linton Jeb R., Samn Jonathan
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An animal audio signature may be collected by a solar powered sound collection device. The solar powered collection device may use a supercapacitor to store power. The animal audio signature may be compared to a database of known animal audio signatures. The database may contain one or more identities for each of the known animal audio signatures. A known animal audio signature that matches the collected animal audio signature may be identified. An identity associated with the known animal audio signature may be transmitted to a data repository over a 5G wireless network. 1. A method comprising: 'wherein the solar powered collection device uses a supercapacitor to store power;', 'collecting, by a solar powered sound collection device, an animal audio signature,'}comparing the animal audio signature to a database of known animal audio signatures, wherein the database contains one or more identities for each of the known animal audio signatures;identifying, based on the comparing, a known animal audio signature that matches the collected animal audio signature; andtransmitting an identity associated with the known animal audio signature to a data repository over a 5G wireless network.2. The method of further comprising:collecting ambient data; andcomparing the ambient data to historical ambient data associated with the known animal audio signatures, wherein the identifying is further based on the comparing the ambient data to historical ambient data associated with the known animal audio signatures.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ambient data is selected from the group consisting of precipitation data claim 2 , light data claim 2 , temperature data claim 2 , humidity data claim 2 , and combinations thereof.4. The method of further comprising:measuring a current level of storage for the supercapacitor;determining that the supercapacitor does not have enough power for the transmitting; andholding the transmitting until the supercapacitor has reached a threshold ...

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Номер записи: 90
09-01-2020 дата публикации

PET DOOR SYSTEM HAVING SEMI-FLEXIBLE PET DOOR

Номер: US20200011131A1
Автор: Bonge, JR. Nicholas Jay
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A pet door having a casing and a door assembly contained within the casing, the door assembly having a plurality of rotatably interlocking segments such that the door assembly is rigid in a direction along an axis of rotation of the interlocking segments and flexible along a second axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the interlocking segments, and a plurality of end caps for preventing horizontal sliding of individual interlocking segments, the end caps having a first surface which engages the end of the interlocking segments and a recess surface spaced away from the end of the interlocking segment to allow free rotation of the interlocking segment not engaging the first surface of the end cap. The pet door further includes a magnet positioned in the end caps which are aligned with a corresponding magnet positioned along the sides of the casing member to individually position the interlocking segments in the casing. 1. A door for an animal comprising:a casing; anda door assembly contained within the casing; a plurality of rotatably interlocking segments such that the door assembly is rigid in a direction along an axis of rotation of the interlocking segments and flexible along a second axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the interlocking segments; and', 'a plurality of end caps for preventing horizontal sliding of individual interlocking segments relative to one another, wherein the end caps have a first surface which engages the end of the interlocking segment and a recessed surface spaced away from the end of the interlocking segment to allow free rotation of the interlocking segment not engaging the first surface of the end cap., 'the door assembly comprises2. The door claim 1 , wherein an end cap is positioned on either end of an interlocking segment.3. The door of claim 1 , wherein the end caps have a magnet.4. The door of claim 1 , wherein the casing has a plurality of magnets spaced along side casing members of the casing.5. The door of ...

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Номер записи: 91
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SELF-ORIENTING ANIMAL COLLAR WITH PROGRAMMABLE MODULAR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

Номер: US20220030833A1
Автор: Elliott Herman Bryant, Kelsoe Jeffrey Lamar, Kennedy John Fitzgerald, Litvinov Yuri Viacheslav, Moak Joseph Benjamin, Scarpelli Tadd Michael, Tamayo Lisa René
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Disclosed modular animal collar systems include a D ring exoskeleton system, a breakaway latch tongue system and other systems. Disclosed collars may be self-orienting. Disclosed collars include auto release systems to ensure that collars do not choke or otherwise injure a pet. Collars include sophisticated electronics to commutate with a pet owner's smart phone but also include means of communication not requiring the use of a smart phone. Collars may include a base collar containing a micro controller and other computer related components. Surrounding modular components may contain additional equipment and may be added as needed by a pet owner. Disclosed collar functions are executed by the disclosed collars and facilitate the retrieval, care and training of a pet. 1. A self-orienting collar system , comprising:a collar comprising at least one strap;a tracking device positioned on the collar;a bottom assembly positioned on the collar opposite the tracking device, the bottom assembly having a weight greater than a weight of the tracking device; andan adjustment assembly for adjusting a diameter of the collar,wherein the tracking device and the bottom assembly remain positioned opposite each other when the diameter of the collar is adjusted.2. The self-orienting collar system of claim 1 , wherein the bottom assembly includes a battery for supplying power to the tracking device.3. The self-orienting collar system of claim 1 , wherein the tracking device comprising one or more antennas for receiving tracking information from a Global Positioning System.4. The self-orienting collar system of claim 2 , further comprising a writing harness integrated with the collar and configured to deliver power from the battery to the tracking device.5. The self-orienting collar system of claim 1 , further comprising a first housing configured to house the tracking device and a second housing configured to house the bottom assembly.6. The self-orienting collar system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 92
03-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A PATHOLOGY OF A CAT

Номер: US20220030834A1
Автор: Ben Hamouda Franck, Ben Hamouda Matthieu, Mifsud Jean-Christophe
Принадлежит: RUBIX S&I

A system for detecting at least one pathology of a cat, said system being intended to be mounted in the vicinity of a cat litter and comprising at least one gas sensor configured to measure the amount of at least one gas representing a pathology of a cat, at least one alarm component configured to emit an alarm, and at least one electronic unit configured to activate the alarm component if the amount of measured gas is greater than a predetermined threshold. 19-. (canceled)10. A system for detecting at least one cat pathology , said system being arranged to be mounted in the vicinity of a cat litter and comprising:at least one gas sensor configured to measure the amount of at least one gas representative of a cat pathology,at least one warning member configured to issue a warning, andat least one electronic unit configured to activate the warning member if the amount of gas measured is greater than at least one predetermined threshold.11. The detection system according to claim 10 , wherein the gas sensor is configured to measure an amount of ketone representative of diabetes.12. The detection system according to claim 10 , wherein the gas sensor is configured to measure an amount of ammonia and/or sulfide representative of bacterial infection.13. The detection system according to claim 10 , comprising at least one presence sensor.14. The detection system according to claim 10 , comprising at least one temperature sensor.15. The detection system according to claim 10 , wherein the gas sensor is of the MOS type.16. The detection system according to claim 10 , wherein the warning member is configured to issue a visual claim 10 , audible and/or computer warning.17. An assembly of a litter container and the detection system according to claim 10 , wherein the detection system is attached to the container claim 10 , in particular in a central part of the container.18. A method for detecting a cat pathology by means of the detection system according to positioned in the ...

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Номер записи: 93
14-01-2016 дата публикации

Image analysis for making animal measurements including 3-d image analysis

Номер: US20160012278A1
Автор: Mark Dunn, Thomas Banhazi
Принадлежит: Plf Agritech Pty Ltd

A computer-implemented image analysis process including accessing image data and range data representing an image of an animal, measuring an object volume from the range data and estimating the animal's weight using the dimensions representing the animal's size. A database containing relative volume and weight information can then be used to accurately predict the animal's weight from calculating its volume.

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Номер записи: 94
15-01-2015 дата публикации

PEST BARRIER

Номер: US20150013617A1
Автор: Rideout Henry Joseph
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A pest barrier comprises a back plate having a top and bottom ends and a channel formed by front and rear walls with a bottom arcuate base therebetween. The pest barrier further includes an arcuate top cap extending between the top of the back plate and the front wall such that the rear wall of the channel is located between and spaced apart from the back plate and the front wall of the channel. The rear wall includes a free distal end spaced apart from the arcuate top cap back plate to provide a gap therebetween. A kit for forming a pest barrier comprises at least two pest barrier members and a connector for securing the at least two pest barrier members to each other. 1. A pest barrier comprising:a back plate having a top and bottom ends;a channel formed by front and rear walls with a bottom arcuate base therebetween; andan arcuate top cap extending between said top of said back plate and said front wall such that said rear wall of said channel is located between and spaced apart from said back plate and said front wall of said channel,wherein said rear wall includes a free distal end spaced apart from said arcuate top cap back plate to provide a gap therebetween.2. The pest barrier of wherein said bottom arcuate base of said channel includes a barrier wall extending substantially upwardly therefrom.3. The pest barrier of wherein said rear wall of said channel includes at least one fin extending towards said front wall.4. The pest barrier of wherein said at least fin has an arcuate profile.5. The pest barrier of further comprising a ground plate extending from said back plate at a location between said top and bottom portions claim 1 , said ground plate being adapted to lie proximate to the ground; and6. The pest barrier of wherein said ground plate includes a downwardly turned distal end.7. The pest barrier of wherein said ground plate includes a plurality of fastener bores for securing to a ground surface with fasteners.8. The pest barrier of wherein said back ...

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Номер записи: 95
19-01-2017 дата публикации

MODULAR LIVESTOCK FEED SYSTEM FOR MEASURING ANIMAL INTAKE AND MONITORING ANIMAL HEALTH

Номер: US20170013802A1
Автор: ZIMMERMAN PATRICK R., ZIMMERMAN ROBERT SCOTT
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A livestock feed system adapted to be modular and readily scalable from one bin assembly to multiple bin assemblies that can be communicatively networked together. The system includes a stainless steel feed bin with an opening on a first surface of the one or more sidewalls for receiving an animal head. The feed bin further includes an access door on a second surface of the one or more sidewalls that is pivotally, slidably, or removably coupled to adjacent portions of the one or more sidewalls to allow easy cleaning of the bin. The system includes a portable support frame supporting the feed bin, and a controller mounted on the support frame. The controller includes a self-contained computer with a processor executing code (programs or software) to provide an animal monitoring and management module that causes the controller to determine intake by an animal accessing the feed bin through the opening. 1. A livestock feed system , comprising:a feed bin including a base and one or more sidewalls engaging edges of the base and extending away in a single direction, wherein the feed bin further includes an opening in a first one of the sidewalls for receiving an animal head and wherein the feed bin further includes an access door on a second one the sidewalls that is pivotally, slidably, or removably coupled to adjacent portions of the one or more sidewalls, the access door blocking access to an interior space defined by the one or more sidewalls when in a closed position and providing access to the interior space when in an open position;a support frame for receiving and supporting the feed bin; anda controller mounted on the support frame, wherein the controller includes a processor executing code to provide an animal monitoring and management module that causes the controller to determine intake by an animal accessing the feed bin through the opening, andwhereby, except for a main power cord, the livestock feed system is self-contained, modular, and portable.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 96
18-01-2018 дата публикации

EMPATHY MONITORING AND DETECTION SYSTEM

Номер: US20180014512A1
Автор: Arabani Negar, Awe James, Davis Mark Thomas, Look Douglas, Vrobel Patricia Anne
Принадлежит: AUTODESK, INC.

A method includes providing a wearable device compatible with and worn by an animal, the wearable device including a processing engine, a plurality of sensors, and a communication interface to a remotely located base station. The method includes monitoring an environment around the wearable device as the animal traverses a space and collecting information based on data generated by the plurality of sensors. The method also includes analyzing the data generated by the plurality of sensors and inferring activities associated with a human in proximity to the animal, wherein inferring activities includes determining a current location of the human based on data generated by one or more of the sensors, and determining activities of the human over a period of time based on data generated by the one or more sensors. 1. A method comprising:providing a wearable device compatible with and worn by an animal, the wearable device including a processing engine, a plurality of sensors, and a communication interface to a remotely located base station;monitoring an environment around the wearable device as the animal traverses a space and collecting information based on data generated by the plurality of sensors;analyzing the data generated by the plurality of sensors and inferring activities associated with a human in proximity to the animal, wherein inferring activities includes determining a current location of the human based on data generated by one or more of the sensors, and determining activities of the human over a period of time based on data generated by the one or more sensors;reporting the activities associated with the human to a central service;evaluating the reported activities; andproviding information to an entity associated with the human related to the activities or the environment of the human.2. The method of further comprising tracking an amount of movement of the animal over a period of time.3. The method of further comprising tracking where and how often the ...

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Номер записи: 97
18-01-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING A SIMULATED SKIN SUBSTRATE FOR TESTING INSECT REPELLANTS

Номер: US20180014513A1
Автор: Mascari Thomas Michael, Wadleigh Richard W.
Принадлежит: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

An apparatus and method for testing the efficacy of an insect repellent is disclosed. The apparatus according to one embodiment includes a housing having an aperture extending through a wall of the housing, a carbon dioxide delivery device coupled to the housing through the aperture, a skin substitute substrate, and a heater coupled to the substrate. The method includes the steps of providing a skin substitute substrate, treating the skin substitute substrate with an insect repellent, exposing a plurality of insects to the treated skin substitute substrate for a first period of time, blocking the treated skin substitute substrate from the plurality of insects for a second period of time, and recording the insect repellent's complete protection time. 1. A method for testing the efficacy of a skin-applied insect repellent , comprising the steps of:providing a non-biological skin substitute substrate;treating the non-biological skin substitute substrate with an insect repellent;exposing a plurality of insects to the treated skin substitute substrate for a first period of time;blocking the treated skin substitute substrate from the plurality of insects for a second period of time;repeating the exposing step and the blocking step for (n) times until at least one insect lands on the treated skin substitute substrate for greater than a third period of time during the (n)th exposure step and during a subsequent (n+1)th exposure step; andrecording a fourth period of time needed to reach the (n)th exposure.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:enclosing the treated non-biological skin substitute substrate and the plurality of insects in a housing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-biological skin substitute substrate is synthetic.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-biological skin substitute substrate has an Rvalue of about 0.01 to about 0.2 μm.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the non-biological skin substitute substrate has specular reflectance peak ...

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Номер записи: 98
18-01-2018 дата публикации

Alerting system for automatically detecting, categorizing, and locating animals using computer aided image comparisons

Номер: US20180014527A1
Автор: Huffman Robert Kenneth, Jordan Daniel David, Zalkin Chadwick Jason
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Described are systems for (a) monitoring real-time animal activity in an area of interest using computer aided image comparison of a real-time image of the area and reference images of animals of interest and (b) providing informed alerts to a user. 1. A system for (a) monitoring real-time animal activity in an area of interest using computer aided image comparison of a real-time image of the area and reference images of animals of interest and (b) providing informed alerts to a user regarding animal type in said area.2. The system of claim 1 , where the system comprises:a camera;a computer operated microprocessor;wireless communication device; and,a receiver;wherein the camera, computer operated microprocessor, and wireless communication device are mounted in an area of interest that is remote relative to the receiver;wherein the camera is connected wirelessly to the computer operated microprocessor;where the camera is configured to provide both a first video or photo stream of images of the area and a second video photo stream of images of the area to the microprocessor;wherein the wireless communication device is configured to send alerts to the receiver;wherein the microprocessor is loaded with the reference image of the animal;wherein the microprocessor features a program algorithm for learning a static background image of the area of interest from the first video or photo stream of images of the area of interest, where the static background image represents an appearance of the area without any moving objects;wherein the program algorithm executes on the microprocessor to obtain the static background image of the area of interest;where the program algorithm executes on the microprocessor a comparison of the images of the second video or photo stream to the static background image to identify an incongruity between the images of the second video or photo stream and the static background image;where the program algorithm executes on the microprocessor a ...

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Номер записи: 99
21-01-2016 дата публикации

REMOTE PET MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20160015005A1
Автор: Brown, Burger Douglas C., Chan Alistair K., Horvitz Eric, Hyde Roderick A., JR. Allen L., JR. Lowell L., Jung Edward K.Y., Karkanias Chris D., Manferdelli John L., Mundie Craig J., Myhrvold Nathan P., Pell Barney, Tegreene Clarence T., Whitmer Charles, Wood
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A system for monitoring a pet includes a base station and a first monitoring device configured to capture first data relating to a first monitored area and to transmit the first data to the base station. The system further includes a second monitoring device configured to capture second data relating to a second monitored area and to transmit the second data to the base station, wherein the first monitored area and the second monitored area are adjacent. The base station is configured to determine a location of the pet as being in at least one of the first monitored area and the second monitored area. The base station is configured to determine a status of the pet based on at least one of the first and second data. 1. A system for monitoring a pet , comprising:a base station;a first monitoring device configured to capture first data relating to a first monitored area and to transmit the first data to the base station; anda second monitoring device configured to capture second data relating to a second monitored area and to transmit the second data to the base station, wherein the first monitored area and the second monitored area are adjacent to each other;wherein the base station is configured to determine a location of the pet as being in at least one of the first monitored area and the second monitored area based at least in part on the first and second data; andwherein the base station is configured to determine a physical status of the pet based on at least one of the first and second data.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first monitoring device includes a first camera and wherein the first data includes first image data.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first camera includes at least one of a pan function claim 4 , a tilt function claim 4 , an illumination function claim 4 , and a zoom function.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the base station is configured to adjust at least one of the pan function claim 5 , the tilt ...

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Номер записи: 100