Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic pink ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic purple ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic red ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: Imitation fish eggs are provided wherein granules of cross-linked polyacrylamide are hydrated to form globules that can be placed in fine netting and tied and twisted to form imitation egg sacs. The egg sacs can then be attached to a fishing hook and used for bait. The globules can be made any desired color by including food coloring or other suitable dye.

Abstract: A motorized fishing lure comprising (i) a mounting bracket having a first aperture about its proximal end and a second aperture about its distal end, said apertures for demountably engaging one or more of a swivel, a snap-lock, a split ring, a leader, a hook, and a hook assembly; (ii) a drive unit securely engaged to the mounting bracket, said drive unit comprising a power source for providing electrical energy, a controller connected to the power source, a motor connected to the controller for converting the electrical energy into mechanical energy and an articulating joint coupled to the actuator motor for converting the mechanical energy into movement of the fishing lure; and (iii) a pliable resilient shell for housing therein the mounting bracket and drive unit.

Abstract: Tackle or artificial fly devices for improved fishing experience. The tackle device includes head and tail portions formed of a single, continuous material and allows one to tie flies thereon without fixing a certain hook type and/or size directly to the device. A lumen extends the device length and enables the tackle device to slide freely along a fishing line and more easily release from junction tubing and/or a fishing hook when a fish strikes. The tackle device can consist of a plastic, polycarbonate or other rigid polymer formed via injection molding. Device head portions can include cylindrical, dome as well as segmented shapes; various sizes; and one or more bills, cavities and/or carve-outs to create desired motion of the device while fishing. Incorporating draft into the tail portion further facilitates separation from junction tubing when hooking a fish, thereby prolonging the useful life of the tackle device.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the disclosure, it is possible to provide a fishing spinning reel that can securely prevent penetration of seawater and foreign substances into a bearing, have a sufficient durability for use in harsh environments, a fine rotational performance, and easy handling and maintenance. In the fishing spinning reel of the disclosure, a magnetic fluid sealed bearing in which a magnetic fluid seal is provided integrally with a bearing, and a line roller is rotatably supported on a supporting shaft through the magnetic fluid sealed bearing. A magnetic fluid seal is provided on both sides of a bearing body of the bearing. Moreover, a magnetic fluid of the magnetic fluid seal includes an outer ring magnet fluid retained between an outer ring and a magnet, and an inner ring magnetic fluid retained between the inner ring and a retaining plate.

Abstract: One object is to provide a fishing reel including a drag device achieving stable drag performance. A fishing reel of the present invention includes: a spool around which a fishing line is to be wound by rotational operation of a handle; and a drag device configured to apply a braking force to the spool, wherein the drag device includes one or more drag washers, one or more lining washers in surface contact with the drag washers, and an operation member for adjusting a pressing force of the drag washers on the lining washers, and wherein the lining washers are provided with a grease having a viscosity of 800 mm2/s or higher.

Abstract: A fishing rod support platform comprising a central portion, a generally arcuate end, a plurality of fishing rod holder-mounting apertures spaced angularly at the generally arcuate end of the platform, and a pedestal-mounting aperture at the central portion of the platform to secure the platform to a pedestal.

Abstract: A system for automatic trapping and counting of flying insects is disclosed forthwith. The system lures flying insects into a main chamber where they are killed or stunned by a toxin. The killed and the stunned insects fall pass an optical sensor which counts the number of killed stunned insects. The number of killed and stunned insects is transmitted to a central monitoring station which can receive count data from multiple systems for automatic trapping and counting of flying insects spread around a monitored area. By analyzing the insect count from a number of systems for automatic trapping and counting of flying insects, the central monitoring station can initiate the spread of insecticides in real-time.

Abstract: A bed bug trap (2) is combined with a conventional power bar (1). Bed bugs can enter the trap via a small gap (6) between the power bar portion and the bed bug trap, where they then fall off a small precipice (14) and onto a glue strip (4, 5) or the like. The assembly can be easily opened for inspection and replacement of glue cartridges (5). Attractants (7, 17, 13) can be provided, including heat via a small heating element (7), chemical attractants (17), and carbon dioxide via a carbon dioxide generator (13). The assembly can be adapted for use with other insects, or an additional trap (91, 92; 110) can be attached for other insects.

Abstract: Disclosed are hand held devices for deterring aggressive animals containing a combination of an ultra bright LED light and an ultrasound generating component powered by a battery together with means to activate both. The devices may be configured to allow activation of one or both of the light and sound components disposed in a suitable housing. The devices, in some embodiments, has a structural design similar to a hand gun but optionally colored in such a way as to not be confused with a real firearm.

Abstract: The invention may be broadly defined as the addition of Argon to FFPE procedures as an RNA stabilizing agent. Argon is an inert gas from the Noble gas group with low saturation concentrations in water. It is therefore highly surprising that Argon would have any effect on RNA stability in the presence of Formalin, or any other chemical. This property of Argon appears to be specific in that other inert gases fail to show any RNA stabilizing effect.

Abstract: Methods and systems for preserving tissues in situ using critical point drying are disclosed. Such methods and systems are particularly applicable to the preservation of a deceased body, such as a deceased person or animal, with or without removal of internal tissues or organs. A fixative can be perfused through the vascular system of the body while blood is removed from the body. The exterior of the body can also be immersed in a bath of fixative. The fixative in the vascular system and the bath can be replaced by subsequent washes of buffer, de-ionized water, and/or alcohol. The alcohol-infused and fixated body can be disposed in a pressure chamber and subjected to a critical point drying process using carbon dioxide. After the critical point drying process, the body is in a preserved state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) a pesticidal terpene mixture comprising, as pesticidally active chemical compounds, ?-terpinene, p-cymene and limonene and b) at least one biological control agent selected from specific microorganisms and/or a mutant of it having all identifying characteristics of the respective strain, and/or a metabolite produced by the respective strain that exhibits activity against insects, mites, nematodes and/or phytopathogens in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: Certain components of citrus fruits and oxidation products of limonene are effective deterrents, repellents and/or spatial inhibitors for mosquitoes and biting midges. The compounds that have been found to be deterrents, repellents and inhibitors for mosquitoes and biting midges are neryl acetate, citronellyl acetate, geranyl acetate, hydroxy-p-cymene, citral, ?-terpineol, citronellal, linaloyl acetate, citronellol, terpen-4-ol, tetrahydrocarvone, products of oxidized oxidized limonene inclusive of d- and l-carvone, (+) limonene oxide, (?) limonene oxide, cis and trans carveol, a diol and an aldehyde, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: In order to reduce the environmental load on an area where a herbicide is applied or a surrounding area thereof more than ever, it has been required to improve activity of a herbicidal active ingredient and to reduce its dose as far as possible. A herbicidal composition comprising (1) a benzoylpyrazole compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt: wherein each of Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and A is as defined in the specification, and (2) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid ester, a polyoxyalkylene fatty acid ester, a polyoxyalkylene styryl aryl ether, a polyoxyalkylene styryl aryl ether condensate and a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether sulfate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl, C3-C10-cycloalkyl, C3-C10-halocycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C2-C10-haloalkenyl or together represent an aliphatic chain, or the like; R3 is halogen, cyano, C1-C8-alkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-halocycloalkyl, C2-C8-alkenyl, C2-C8-haloalkenyl, C1-C8-alkoxy, phenyl, or the like; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C10-alkyl, C1-C10-haloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-halocycloalkyl, C2-C10-alkenyl, C2-C10-haloalkenyl, phenyl, or the like; t is 0 or 1; p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4. The present invention also relates to a process for preparing a compound of the formula (I) which comprises reacting a compound of the formula II with a compound of the formulae III or IV: where t, p, R1 R3, R3 and R4 are as defined in any of claims 1 to 6 and where A? is an equivalent of an anion having a pKB of at least 10 (determined under standard conditions in water).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound, a salt or solvate thereof as C4 plant selective herbicide wherein said compound comprises a cyclic alkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl group, and wherein said compound further comprises a) at least a functional group Z being —C(?Yz)R1, wherein Yz is selected from the group consisting of O, NH and S, preferably wherein Yz is O, and wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of H, OH and N(R2R3), —O(R2) and —S(R2), wherein R2 and R3, are independently of each other, selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, cycolalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl and a functional group Q which is —C(?YQ)R4, wherein YQ is selected from the group consisting of O, NH and S, preferably wherein YQ is O, and wherein R4 is selected from the group consisting of H, OH and NR4#R5#, OR4#, SR4# wherein R4# and R5#, are independently of each other, selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl and heteroaryl, or b) at least one electron donating group sel

Abstract: The use of substituted 2-amidobenzimidazoles, 2-amidobenzoxazoles and 2-amidobenzothiazoles of the general formula (I) or salts thereof where the radicals in the general formula (I) correspond to the definitions given in the description, for enhancing stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, for strengthening plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield, and to selected processes for preparing the compounds mentioned above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, preferably for controlling and/or preventing infestation of boll weevil in cotton, comprising applying to a crop of cotton plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound of formula (I), wherein —B1—B2—B3— is —C?N—O—, —C?N—CH2—, —C?CH—O— or —N—CH2—CH2—; L is a direct bond or methylene; A1 and A2 are C—H, or one of A1 and A2 is C—H and the other is N; X1 is group X R1 is C1-C4alkyl, C1C4aloalkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl; R2 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; each R3 is independently bromo, chloro, fluoro or trifluoromethyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, methyl, halomethyl or cyano; R5 is hydrogen; or R4 and R5 together form a bridging 1,3-butadiene group; p is 2 or 3.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions based on the synergistic combination of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone and selected commercial microbicides where the compositions are substantially free of halogenated 3-isothiazolone, are disclosed. Particularly preferred are combinations of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone together with benzoic acid, citric acid, sorbic acid, 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane, 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, zinc pyrithione or climbazole, that provide enhanced microbicidal efficacy at a combined active ingredient level lower than that of the combined individual 3-isothiazolone and commercial microbicide effective use levels.

Abstract: Bicycloarylcarboxamides of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), X and W are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen. Q is triazolyl, tetrazolyl or oxadiazolyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel isoxazoline carboxamide derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials.

Abstract: Methods for controlling weeds in a crop by applying to weeds having an average height ranging from about 4 inches to about 8 inches a herbicidally effective amount of a composition that includes (a) fluthiacet-methyl and (b) a p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitor are presented.

Abstract: A method for preventing, controlling or treating a fungal infection on a plant organ includes applying to the plant organ a non-fungicidal amount or a potentiating amount of a composition including a potentiating agent of a plant defense molecule, in association with a phytopharmaceutical vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) in which R1 to R6, A, Y, X, Q1, Q2, n and m are each as defined in the description and to a process for their preparation and to their use as insecticides and acaricides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid termiticide compositions comprising a pyrethroid and a neonicotinoid selected from the group consisting of imidacloprid, nithiazine, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, thiacloprid and clothianadin, these compositions result in an increase in termite mortality at low application rates and a continuous chemical bather of a termiticide in soil surrounding and beneath a structure in a locus where termites are suspected or known to exist.

Abstract: A method for performing selective bacteriostasis of a sulfate-reducing bacterium, the method selectively inhibiting proliferation of the sulfate-reducing bacterium by allowing chelated Al to coexist in an environment where the sulfate-reducing bacterium exists, and a gypsum composition containing calcined gypsum (A) and chelated Al (B), in which the chelated Al (B) is contained in a range of 0.01 to 20 mass parts relative to 100 mass parts of the calcined gypsum (A).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to compositions including a vacancy-engineered (VE)-ZnO nanocomposite, methods of making a composition, methods of using a composition, and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-bacterial compositions comprising bacteriophage (phage) in sufficiently high concentrations to induce lysis from without in bacteria. Uses of such compositions are disclosed. Phage K and/or P68 are especially preferred.

Abstract: This disclosure provides to a new tall fescue grass endophyte (Neotyphodium coenophialum) referred to as 647, as well as to synthetic combinations of the 647 endophyte and tall fescue grass plant or tall fescue grass cultivar. This new endophyte does not produce detectable ergovaline or any other ergopeptide alkaloids which are known to be harmful to grazing livestock. Thus, the 647 endophyte can be used in combination with forage grasses. In addition, the 647 endophyte provides increased green matter yield and improved resistance to black beetles (Heteronychus arator) and other pests. Thus, the 647 endophyte can be used in combination with grasses susceptible to infection or infestation with black beetles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide having an insecticide, acaricide and nematicide action obtained from plant extracts that have important synergic interactions in their pesticide activity, the characteristics of which are efficient control of insects, mites and nematodes; low toxicity for mammals and low persistence in the environment. This pesticide is a composition based on plant extracts which is characterized because it is constituted by: Isoquinoline alkaloids and their derivatives (0.1-20%) and Flavonoids and their glycosylated derivatives (0.001-10%). Therefore, the scope of the invention is aligned in general with organic pesticides and in particular to obtaining an organic pesticide which contains as active ingredient a mixture of isoquinoline alkaloids and flavonoids to be used to control agricultural pest.

Abstract: The present invention provides insect attractants and repellents as well as methods of trapping and/or altering the behavioral patterns of vector pests such as mosquitoes and other hematophagous pests.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kneader machine for alimentary doughs including a container provided with a tight lid and a rotor rotatably arranged in the container about a vertical rotation axis (A), wherein the rotor has a flat base consisting of a plurality of arms and a plurality of mixing paddles which extend from the arms in a vertical direction (V), and wherein the arms of the rotor have bevelled surfaces formed along their peripheries on the sides intended to face a rotation direction of rotation (R) of the rotor. The mixing paddles have first and second mixing paddles configured so as to generate between them a whirling motion of the particles of the solid ingredients on a plane (P) passing through the rotation axis (A) of the rotor and perpendicular to its base. The invention also relates to a method of making an alimentary dough by using the kneader machine.

Abstract: This invention relates to a precision weighing system for transporting or moving portions of dough with a dividing slider (2) in a device for portioning and processing dough, wherein the system has a rotatably mounted, in particular pivotally mounted, first pivoting lever (11), and a rotatably mounted, in particular pivotally mounted, second pivoting lever (12), wherein the second pivoting lever (12) carries an actuating projection (18) for the reciprocating motion of the dividing slider (2), and the first pivoting lever (11) can be pivoted about the pivot bearing thereof by a drive, wherein an air bellows (4) is disposed between the first pivoting lever (11) and the second pivoting lever (12), the volume and/or shape of said air bellows being variable by compressed air admission, and which specifies the distance between the opposing lever arms of the two pivoting levers (11, 12).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a mixture of lactic bacteria for yeasting of gluten-free baked products. Particularly, the invention concerns the use of “natural yeast” based on selected lactic bacteria as yeasting agent for the production of gluten-free bread, with improved sensory and nutritional property, designed for celiac patients feeding.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of devising an effective production method whereby the volume of Danishes is increased and the texture of Danishes is improved. The present invention can make Danishes, of which the volume after being baked is increased and which have a flaky and smooth texture, by adding a water-soluble soybean polysaccharide and an ascorbic acid. Moreover, the present invention improves the effect of inhibiting damages caused by freezing and the deterioration of quality during frozen storage. Preferably, the additive amount of the water-soluble soybean polysaccharide is between 0.05 and 5 weight % relative to flour, and the additive amount of the ascorbic acid is between 0.1 and 200 ppm relative to the flour. An even more prominent effect is exerted by freezing the Danish dough after proofing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dough comprising flour and particulate plant material, the dough being characterized by a malleable mass with the particulate plant material being distributed therein, the plant being a member of the Duckweeds family having its plant color range, and the mass having a mass color originating from the plant and falling within or being near said plant color range. Also provided herein is a method for preparing the dough, food product comprising the dough, and method for preparing the food product.

Abstract: An edible composition comprising starch and cellulose ether particles, wherein the cellulose ether particles have a ratio M3.0/M2.0 of not more than 200 micrometers, wherein M3.0 is the number volume mean and M2.0 is the number surface area mean of the cellulose ether particles, and/or wherein the cellulose ether particles have a volume fraction of fibrous particles of no more than 40%, is useful for preparing a batter by mixing the edible composition with water. The batter is contacted with a food to prepare a battered food. The battered foods have a reduced oil and/or fat uptake when fried, as compared to fried non-battered food.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for improving the preservation of a bakery product by natamycin. A composition comprising natamycin in the form of a natamycin-cyclodextrin complex is provided and the composition is applied onto a bakery product as an antifungal agent. The invention also concerns a bakery product comprising an effective antifungal amount of natamycin. Another aspect of the invention is an antifungal natamycin composition and the use thereof, which composition has a modified antifungal activity. Further, the invention concerns a process for modifying the antifungal activity of natamycin.

Abstract: A poultry euthanasia device in which hens pass on belts though a gas proof enclosure with increasing concentration levels of toxic gas for more humane euthanasia, and exit the machine deceased. The device has an entry chute which is connectable to a hen house located to either side of the unit, or behind the unit. A number of belts carry the hens through the machine, and they painlessly go to sleep and die due to a high CO2 atmosphere.

Abstract: A burger ring press includes a plunger and a cup, with a plurality of rings configured to be received and retained within the cup for storage. In one version of the invention, the rings are formed in different sizes with the smaller rings concentrically received within a largest ring. The plunger is configured to enclose the cup in order to seal the rings within the cup for storage. The cup may be formed with one or more annular channels in a bottom surface of the cup for receiving one or more of the rings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring a meat processing machine having a meat processing unit for processing input meat products fed thereto into output meat products, an input sensor unit, and a control unit for controlling the meat processing unit, wherein the control unit is connected to the input sensor unit, comprising the steps: feeding input meat products to the meat processing unit, acquiring input product data, in particular geometric data and/or weight data, of the input meat product fed to the meat processing unit by means of the input sensor unit, and determining a tolerance variable for a yield-relevant processing parameter by means of a mathematical model or a database, in each case depending on the acquired input product data. The invention further relates to a meat processing machine for performing the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a splitting device for dividing a food product feed into multiple streams, wherein the device comprises an inlet and multiple outlets.

Abstract: The invention relates to an L-shaped supporting body (10) for accommodating a fish and for conveying said fish tail first through a cutting unit (4) having a circular blade pair (6) of a fish processing apparatus, which has a continuously revolving conveyor, wherein the supporting body (10) has a main body (12) for fastening said supporting body to the conveyor and a bearing web (14), which protrudes beyond a side wall (11) of the main body (12) and which has a supporting edge (16) arranged at the top for accommodating the backbone of the fish to be accommodated, the bearing web (14) having a groove (18) arranged on the underside, which groove is designed as a counter-support for the circular blade pair (6). In addition, the invention relates to a corresponding apparatus for processing fish.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for processing sea cucumbers having stages for orienting/aligning, cutting, splitting, flattening, eviscerating and cleaning the sea cucumber, and for collecting the eviscerated innards. A method for the automated splitting and evisceration of sea cucumbers using the apparatus of the present disclosure. A flattening plate and trough during the orienting/aligning step relax the sea cucumber and discourage its defence mechanisms. A wedge shaped flattening plate splits and flattens the sea cucumber immediately after the incision. Pronged discs maintain positioning of the sea cucumber during an aggressive wash and brush cleaning cycle, which may be repeated. Optionally, a vacuum may suction off a portion of the innards prior to cleaning.

Abstract: A perforated grilling foil is an apparatus for use when grilling various foods such as meats, fishes, and vegetables on a charcoal or wood grill. The apparatus includes a malleable metallic sheet and a non-stick grip coating that prevents food from becoming stuck to the malleable metallic sheet. The user is able to form a pouch to contain food during the grilling process by crimping the margin portion of the malleable metallic sheet in order to perimetrically seal the food within the pouch. The apparatus additionally includes a plurality of ventilation holes that allow flavored smoke to enter the pouch and come into contact with the food during the grilling process. The apparatus is available in two configurations in which the plurality of ventilation holes are arranged into offset ventilation hole sets and a configuration in which the plurality of ventilation holes is arranged into a uniformly-spaced set of holes.

Abstract: The invention relates to shortening particle compositions that are suitable for use in preparing batter or dough products such as biscuits, pizza crusts, pot pie crusts, cinnamon rolls, or dry mixes for same. Typically, the shortening compositions are low in trans fatty acids and in saturated fatty acids. For example, the shortening particle composition may comprise less than about 3% wt. total trans fatty acids and a total of about less than about 61% wt. saturated fatty acids and trans fatty acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to an icing composition that consists of: 30-75 wt. % of fine carbohydrate particles containing at least 90 wt. % of crystalline carbohydrate, at least 90 wt. % of said fine carbohydrate particles having diameter of less than 50 ?m; 15-50 wt. % of fat having a melting point of at least 20° C.; 0-30 wt. % water; and 0.1-30 wt. % of other edible ingredients; wherein the fine carbohydrate particles comprise: ?50-100 wt. % of mannitol particles containing at least 90 wt. % mannitol; ?0-50 wt. % of sugar particles containing at least 90 wt. % of one or more sugars selected from sucrose, glucose, fructose, lactose and maltose. The icing composition enables the preparation of iced bakery products that exhibit high freeze-thaw stability and that can suitably be stored for several days under ambient conditions without becoming stale.