Abstract: A animal restraint harness having a two part pivotable frame having a set of fingers or arms extended therefrom to encircle or saddle an animal body, a spring hinge to force the fingers together, tabs or opening handles to separate the fingers, one or more harness straps, and a leash clip positioned thereon the frame and, thus such harness enables a single person to quickly and/or efficiently place the harness assembly on the animal using one hand and such harness enables safe restraint of the animal without causing the animal to choke or wheeze.

Abstract: A animal restraint adjustable harness having a two part pivotable frame having a set of fingers or arms extended therefrom to encircle or saddle an animal body, a spring hinge to force the fingers together, tabs or opening handles to separate the fingers, one or more harness straps, and a leash clip positioned thereon the frame and, thus such harness enables a single person to quickly and/or efficiently place the harness assembly on the animal using one hand and such harness enables safe restraint of the animal without causing the animal to choke or wheeze.

Abstract: An automated system and method for obtaining early detection of biological changes or events by assessing core body temperatures that precede the events within individual animals in a production herd. The system and method may monitor the animals, assess the data acquired with a variation from a diurnally compliant baseline in the selection of or use of data monitored, and provide a timely communication to owners and operators as deemed appropriate. An assessment may establish variations from the baseline, compensate for ambient conditions or identify patterns of variation, that anticipate estrus, ovulation, illness, calving or other biological events throughout the herd population. The assessment may include signal processing techniques that substitute for baseline establishment, or be used in combination with baseline variation assessment.

Abstract: A method of experimenting on aquatic life in an indoor facility and a lighting assembly for accomplishing the same. The lighting assembly includes a lighting device that emits light at a predetermined wavelength that provides a minimum water penetration depth and is positioned in a manner to provide uniform lighting at the air and water interface within a containment unit housing the aquatic life. The on and off functions are also controlled by the lighting assembly to provide a gradual turn on and turn off to prevent interference of effects of lighting with experimental results.

Abstract: The present invention provides an in vivo platform for identifying and determining therapeutic or prophylactic activity of test compounds in delay-type hypersensitivity (DTH) and other inflammatory or cancerous diseases mediated by activation of IKK-?C46A mutants. The in vivo platform of the present invention is a non-human transgenic mammal, e.g., a mouse model, with a site directed mutagenesis at a cysteine residue replaced by alanine in IKK-? protein kinase. The site directed mutagenesis is introduced by a specially designed targeting vector containing a transversion in exon 3 of the Ikbkb genes encoding the IKK-?. The present invention also provides methods for generating the transgenic mammal and for determining and identifying compounds that can inhibit activation of IKK-?C46A mutants.

Abstract: A fishing lure for fishing in streams, rivers and lakes, comprising a body (1), a fishing line coupler (2) for connecting the body to a fishing line, a fishing hook (3), a fishing hook coupler (4) coupling the fishing hook (3) to the body (1), and a fishing hook receiver (5) mounted to the body such that the fishing hook (3) and the fishing hook receiver (5) are attracted to each other by way of magnetic attraction so that when in use, the fishing hook (3) is less prone to get caught by objects such as pebbles, rocks or tree branches, where most of the fishes tend to hide.

Abstract: A spool braking device brakes the rotation of a spool rotatably supported by a reel body. The spool, which is a conductor that is rotated in conjunction with the spool. The magnet includes an N-pole and an S-pole on a surface that faces the rotating surface of the spool. The retaining member, the support ring, and the engagement member form a magnetic flux change rate variable mechanism. The magnetic flux change rate variable mechanism varies the change rate of the flux in the rotational circumferential direction that is affected by the magnet, at a prescribed rotating surface of the spool having a prescribed unit width in the rotational axis direction, with the rotation of the spool.

Abstract: A fishing system including a fishing rod, a fishing line, a fishing lure coupled to the fishing line, and a fishing lure containment system. The fishing lure containment system contains at least a part of the fishing lure. The fishing lure containment system is couplable to a feature of the fishing rod. The fishing lure containment system has a housing having a cavity configured to hold at least a part of the lure, and a coupling element extending from the housing. The coupling element is configured to engage the feature of the fishing rod.

Abstract: A tripod mount for a fishing pole provide an open end and a closed end, and are secured together with a fastening element near their open ends. The user fills the pipes with water by dipping them into a creek or pond, using the water as ballast. The user then spreads the pipes into a tripod form and adjusts the height of the pipes accordingly. The pipes form a fork at their open ends, wherein a fishing rod may be rested.

Abstract: Herein described is a rod holder assembly for holding a rod in a desired orientation that is manually adjustable about the horizontal and vertical axes (singlehandedly and substantially synchronously) and is capable of a variety of tension settings allowing for a degree of rotational movement about the horizontal and/or vertical axes in response to external forces or substantially no rotational movement. Also described is a rod holder assembly that may be easily and conveniently converted to a mount for other objects. A method for using the rod holder assembly is also described.

Abstract: An insect-destroying dispenser for installation in sink system (10) to dispense an insect-discouraging material over a period of time without human participation.

Abstract: Embodiments of a boom system for a work vehicle has a first boom member with a plurality of first boom segments aligned lengthwise to extend along a first boom dimension and a second boom member with a plurality of second boom segments aligned lengthwise to extend in the first boom dimension and spaced from the first boom member in a second boom dimension. The boom system also has a union spanning the second boom dimension to couple the first boom member to the second boom member and having a first coupling segment joining consecutive first boom sections together and a second coupling segment joining consecutive second boom sections together.

Abstract: A fowl management system is provided. The fowl management system includes a protected surface; a wire mesh at least partially suspended above the protected surface; wherein at least a portion of the wire mesh conducts an electrical current; a fence charger attached to the wire mesh; and a power source attached to the protected surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to regenerable antimicrobial coatings with long-lasting efficacy for use in medical applications including implants, medical instruments or devices, and hospital equipment. The same coatings would also have broad utility in the consumer, industrial, and institutional markets. The coating technology would be based on sequestration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) by zinc oxide binders incorporated into the coatings.

Abstract: A method of preparing a silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient is disclosed. The method has the steps of providing an insoluble active ingredient; dispersing the active ingredient in a liquid medium to form a suspension of the active ingredient; adding a silicon-containing polymeric structure precursor to the suspension; and reacting the precursor to form the silicon-containing polymeric structure. The silicon-containing polymeric structure is formed around the active ingredient, thereby forming a silicon-containing polymeric structure coated/encapsulated active ingredient.

Abstract: Provided is a composition that enhances the effects of monosaccharides. The composition is a composition comprising a monosaccharide as an active ingredient thereof and comprising at least one or more assistants selected from a nonionic surfactant (excluding acetylene glycol-based surfactants, fluorine-based surfactants and silicone-based surfactants), an anionic surfactant (excluding lignin sulfonate), a cationic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant, a water-soluble polymer, an amino acid, an amino sugar, a disaccharide alcohol and a salt, and is effective as an agricultural control composition against plant disease, particularly plant disease caused by fungi and plant disease caused by bacteria.

Abstract: A disinfecting cover for use in disinfecting a weight bearing upper surface of a resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support includes a thin barrier membrane drapable on top of the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient support, and a peripherally-extending edge terminating between the peripherally-extending side of the resilient support between the weight bearing upper surface and the bottom surface of the support. The thin barrier membrane comprises an anti-microbial disinfectant, and being non-fibrous, and impervious to the transfer of fluid from the first main surface to the second main surface. The thin barrier membrane comprises a thickness operable to maintain the weight distribution of a patient on the weight bearing upper surface of the resilient medical patient pressure redistribution support substantially the same compared to the weight distribution without the thin barrier membrane.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: Methods for treating a plant comprise contacting a plant or a part of a plant with one or more of 9-oxononanoic acid, arachidonic acid, or a salt or ester thereof; wherein the amount is effective to increase tolerance to abiotic stress in the plant or to reduce a consequence of abiotic stress in the plant. Additional ingredients can be included such as dicarboxylic acids, pipecolic acid, or salicylic acid, or salts/esters thereof; sunblocks such as kaolin or calcium carbonate; carriers such as inert powders or liquids; and co-treatment materials such as fertilizers, plant nutrients, biostimulants, micronutrients, amino acids, plant hormones, pesticides, fungicides, insecticides, nematicide, stearic acid, vegetable oil, or phospholipid.

Abstract: The present invention provides high potency 3,3?-diindolylmethane (DIM) and analogue compounds as antifouling agents. The present invention further provides methods of preventing or reducing settlement and/or fouling of marine fouling organisms on surfaces of submerged objects by coating the surfaces with the 3,3?-diindolylmethane (DIM) and analogue compounds provided.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, (3S,6S,7R,8R)-8-benzyl-3-(3-((isobutyryloxy)methoxy)-4-methoxypicolinamido)-6-methyl-4,9-dioxo-1,5-dioxonan-7-yl isobutyrate, and at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of prothioconazole, epoxiconazole, cyproconazole, myclobutanil, prochloraz, metconazole, difenconazole, tebuconazole, tetraconazole, fenbuconazole, propiconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, and fenpropimorph.

Abstract: The novel active ingredient combinations which consist of the compounds of the formula (I) in combination with further active insecticidal ingredients (II) are very suitable for control of animal pests such as insects and/or unwanted acarids.

Abstract: The invention relates to isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, to the agriculturally useful salts of isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, to the agriculturally useful salts of isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine compounds of formula I, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: Provided herein is a boron-containing compound, or salt thereof, as described herein and an excipient for the treatment of a cellulosic material. Also provided are compositions, polymers and articles including a cellulosic material and a boron-containing compound, and a process for preparing such an article. The boron-containing compound and compositions including the same can be used, for example, as a wood preservative or fire retardant.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a plant or plant part coated with a composition comprising a bacterial spore and a germinative compound. In another aspect the present invention is directed to a method of enhancing the growth of a plant or plant part comprising coating such plant or plant part with such a composition. In yet another aspect, the present invention is directed to a composition comprising a bacterial spore and a germinative compound where such components are maintained in an inactive form. The present invention also relates to use of the compositions in wastewater treatment, environmental remediation, oil recovery, aquaculture systems, and direct fed microbials.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for treating a plant infection caused by a fungus of the phylum basidiomycota, comprising applying to the plant a combination of tea tree oil (TTO) and a synthetic fungicidal compound. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: This tortilla cooking utensil functions uniquely with all metal wire grates and O-rings. The O-rings allow the device to open, secure the tortilla, and close the device. The reduced size allows for simultaneous preparation of multiple shells with multiple devices. The device may also be used as an individual preparation and serving stand. The elimination of perforated metal plates and utensil handles makes the utensil less expensive to produce and easier for storage. The elimination of materials such as wood, plastic and other high-heat sensitive materials avoids heat damage to the device.

Abstract: The present invention provides in dough or batter products and their use in bakery products, wherein the dough or batter product comprises functionalized grains. The functionalized grains more specifically comprise a high concentration of functional ingredients allowing reduction of the total amount of said functional ingredients in said dough or batter product.

Abstract: Food products having portions of coffee cherries are described, as well as components thereof and methods of forming. One such food product may include a first ingredient and a second ingredient. The first ingredient may have one or more portions of a dried coffee cherry. The second ingredient may include at least one of a fat, a flour composition, a dairy product, a flavoring agent, a leavening agent, an enzyme, a modified starch, a gum, a reducing sugar, a sweetener, or a salt.

Abstract: In an embodiment, disclosed herein are baked food products and methods of preparing a baked food product with extended mold-free shelf life, including baking a lower water activity baked food product, and applying live yeast to the baked food product, wherein the yeast comprises at least one of Zygosaccharomyces rouxii or Zygosaccharomyces bisporus.

Abstract: A system for processing a carcass or carcass part of a porcine, bovine, ovine, or caprine slaughter animal involves a plurality of processing steps. The system includes a primary transport system that includes an overhead conveyor and a plurality of carriers for holding a carcass or carcass part, a plurality of processing stations, which processing stations are arranged along the track, each of the processing stations being adapted to carry out one or more processing steps on a carcass or carcass part, wherein in at least one processing station a step of removing a part of the carcass or carcass part is carried out, a secondary transport system, which secondary transport system is arranged adjacent to the processing station in which said part is removed from the carcass or carcass part, which secondary transport system is adapted to receive said part.

Abstract: A meat product and method of cutting a boneless elongated meat member are disclosed. The elongated meat member is the loin of a hog carcass; the elongated meat member has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends. The method includes separating the elongated meat member into at least three elongated meat portions, two exterior elongated meat portions, and an interior elongated meat portion between the two exterior portions, the interior elongated meat portion is substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism. The separating step includes cutting the elongated meat member end to end in substantially the same direction of the longitudinal axis the length of the elongated meat member. The method also includes dividing the boneless elongated meat member into a plurality of smaller meat pieces by cutting the boneless elongated meat member substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A unitary resilient rubber finger pad for a poultry plucking machine, and a finger pad assembly for such machine, the assembly having: a backing plate with a central aperture adapted for engaging a drive hub of a poultry feather plucking machine; a finger pad having a base with a central mounting aperture, a flat rear face abutting the backing plate and a front face opposite the rear flat face, a plurality of fingers extending from the front; a star washer having a plurality of arcuate recesses on its periphery, each of which engages a base of a finger; and a mounting bolt for attaching said finger pad assembly to a drive shaft having a threaded hole in the end thereof. The method of mounting the finger pad assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: Improved methods for treating grain with ozone are disclosed. The methods include introducing ozone into grain at more than one location in order to effectively treat the grain.

Abstract: A process for the production of a stable water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fat phase and an aqueous phase, wherein the process comprises: an emulsification step wherein the aqueous phase and fat phase are mixed under high shear, characterized in that the obtained emulsion is not subsequently subjected to any further high shear mixing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing roasted coffee beans useful as a starting material for a coffee beverage having rich body, suppressed in unpleasant taste and reduced in the amount of hydroxyhydroquinone. The method for producing roasted coffee beans of the present invention includes placing starting material roasted coffee beans in an airtight container and subjecting the roasted coffee beans to a heat treatment at from 100 to 160° C. under humidified conditions.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a production method for a natural-extract beverage which is coffee extraction or the like using electrolytically reduced water, wherein the oxidation-reduction potential of the extract is negative. [Solution] A method for producing a natural-extract beverage by making coffee or tea with electrolytically reduced hot water containing dissolved hydrogen molecules, comprising making coffee or tea that an oxidation-reduction potential of the extract is made to be 0 mV or less by at least one means that suppresses volatilization of dissolved molecular hydrogen, wherein the at least one means are selected from the group consisting of: means of using electrolytically reduced water obtained by electrolysis of heated source water, means of performing the extraction under high pressure in a sealed container, and means of adding to the electrolytically reduced water at least one dissolved-hydrogen stabilizing agent selected from polysaccharides and/or polyphenols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a soluble beverage mass, the method comprising: providing one or more soluble beverage ingredients in powder form, providing a pre-heated mould having a mould-cavity, loading the mould-cavity with the one or more of the soluble beverage ingredients, and compressing the one or more soluble beverage ingredients in the mould-cavity to form a soluble beverage mass, wherein (i) the method further comprises applying RF radiation to heat the soluble beverage ingredients in the mould-cavity; and/or (ii) the one or more soluble beverage ingredients are retained within the mould-cavity for at least 15 seconds; and/or (ii) the one or more soluble beverage ingredients in powder form are prewarmed before loading into the mould-cavity.

Abstract: A method for creating a heat resistant confectionery product is disclosed that includes incorporating one or more finely milled ingredients to a mixture containing a chocolate compatible fat. The method includes providing the mixture containing the chocolate compatible fat, incorporating a powder of one or more dry ingredients used in the confectionery product, the powder having a particle size in the range of 5 to 55 microns, agitating the mixture and the pulverized powder to form a uniform cohesive dough and thereafter solidifying the dough to form the confectionery product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a confectionery product comprising an extruded body portion, the body portion having a plurality of capillaries disposed therein, one or more of the capillaries being at least partially filled with a fill material which is a different material from that of the extruded body portion, the fill material and optionally the body portion comprising various active and/or reactive components. Some embodiments are designed to provide sequential release profiles. The invention also relates to a process for the manufacture of the same.

Abstract: A process for improving the organoleptic properties of sorbitol-based sugar-free chewing gums, such as the initial bite, the sweet-taste perception and the flavor intensity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multiple portion confectionary product that has multiple textures and provides multiple sweetener release profiles and to the process for making the confectionary product. More specifically the invention relates to a multiple portion confectionary product wherein the confectionary product consists of a dry foam portion and a chewing gum portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for engaging and releasably retaining a fragile or brittle food product for forming a confection on the food product. The apparatus comprising an elastomeric grommet having a radially flexible body defining an aperture having an open position for receiving the food product and a closed position for engaging and releasably retaining the food product.

Abstract: A confectionery product combines cottage cheese and yogurt blended together into a frozen product having a texture and taste similar to ice cream, but with a higher nutritional value. Fat free cottage cheese can be used to provide a lower-calorie substitute for ice cream. With the addition of a suitable sweetener and flavoring, a wide range of confections are possible. Use of artificial sweetener can further lower the caloric value of the confection.

Abstract: A flavor stabilized hydrated texturized plant protein may be produced by infusing dehydrated texturized plant protein particles with a water solution of one or more flavors and one or more heat denaturable soluble proteins. A binding and thickening water solution, including a heat denaturable soluble protein, a gum, an insoluble food protein, and/or a starch, may be added to the flavor stabilized hydrated texturized plant protein to create a formable mass. Fat may be added to the formable mass to produce a mass of generally moist crumbly pieces, wherein the crumbly pieces are generally surrounded by the binder/thickener. The formable mass and/or one or more portions thereof containing the generally moist crumbly pieces may then be formed into one or more plant-based food products such as, e.g., a patty, a loaf, a ball, lasagna, sausage, pizza topping(s), chili, and/or other food products that normally contain small pieces of meat.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for producing multiple extruded products having different characteristics from the extruded stream of a single main extruder are provided. A satellite extruder assembly is removably attached to a main extruder allowing for the production of a plurality of different extrusion products from a single stream from one main extruder that is divided into multiple streams channeled to a plurality of satellite extruders. Each of the extruders may be operated at different temperature, pressure, moisture and shear conditions. Additional components may be selectively added to one or more of the material streams.