Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH772987. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH772987, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH772987 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH772987.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH355122. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH355122, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH355122 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH355122.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH162191. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH162191, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH162191 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH162191.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH437225. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH437225, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH437225 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH437225.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010964. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH010964, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010964 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010964.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH656805. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH656805, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH656805 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH656805.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 13R315B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 13R315B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 13R315B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 13R315B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB1977. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB1977. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB1977 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB1977 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 34221541 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 34221541, to the plants of soybean cultivar 34221541, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 34221541, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 34221541. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 34221541. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 34221541, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 34221541 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 48381241 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 48381241, to the plants of soybean cultivar 48381241, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 48381241, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 48381241. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 48381241. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 48381241, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 48381241 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 44022461 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 44022461, to the plants of soybean cultivar 44022461, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 44022461, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 44022461. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 44022461. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 44022461, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 44022461 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 48043017 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 48043017, to the plants of soybean cultivar 48043017, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 48043017, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 48043017. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 48043017. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 48043017, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 48043017 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 48364117 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 48364117, to the plants of soybean cultivar 48364117, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 48364117, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 48364117. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 48364117. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 48364117, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 48364117 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of loblolly pine tree named ‘01PM0038’, particularly characterized by high rust resistance, uniform, rapid growth, stem straightness and moderate branch angle.

Abstract: A method of making a clumping cellulosic animal litter with enhanced clumping rate and improved flushability when spent using cellulosic granules to about 1%-5% by weight of an inner coating of a polyacrylate is first applied and then to which about 1%-4% by weight based on the weight of the granules of an outer coating of guar gum and/or guar gum substitute is applied.

Abstract: A pet carrier includes a bottom panel having a pair of end edges and a pair of side edges that are longer than the end edges, a pair of side panels attached to the side edges of the bottom panel, a pair of end panels attached to the end edges of the bottom panel, and a top panel. The bottom panel, the side panels, the end panels, and the top panel enclose an interior area for carrying a pet when the pet carrier is in a closed configuration. One of the side panels is an openable side panel structured to fold downward and form a flush surface with the bottom panel when the pet carrier is in an open configuration.

Abstract: Tethering stakes of the nature intended to be pounded flush with or below ground level. Certain of the tethering stakes include a cap on the pounding end which is adapted for ease of placement and release of a tethering line. Accordingly, the tethering line can be removed from the stake when it is to be pounded into the ground and then engaged with the stake only when tethering is desired. Certain of the embodiments include caps having uniquely shaped apertures for securing the tethering line. Another includes an aperture in communication with an aperture in the stake such that a lead cable or the like may be moved out of the way when the stake is pounded into the ground and may be fully received within the stake when tethering is not desired. Another embodiment employs a coupler passing through an aperture directly beneath the pounding surface to facilitate ease of attachment and removal of the tethering line.

Abstract: A livestock feeder has a hopper, a feed outlet opening through the hopper for dispensing the feed, a feed trough operably positioned beneath the hopper for receiving the feed, and a broadcast spreader mechanism that includes a sling plate that is operably mounted to cover the feed outlet opening. The broadcast spreader mechanism has a motor for spinning the sling plate for broadcasting the feed outwardly when in operation. A retracting mechanism retracts the sling plate to uncover the feed outlet opening when the sling plate spins, so that the feed from the hopper falls downwardly into the broadcast spreader mechanism to be broadcast and dispensed. A tubular skirt surrounds the broadcast spreader mechanism for catching the feed as it is broadcast, and directing the feed downwardly into the feed trough.

Abstract: A treat dispenser is provided for an animal to dispense treats by moving the dispenser. The dispenser includes a central spherical body, and a plurality of peripherally spaced spheres or balls connected to the body by respective branches. Each of the balls has a treat dispensing opening. The body has an opening for charging or loading treats. The device is substantially hollow. As an animal plays with the device, treats are dispensed through the openings. The openings are located at different positions on each of the balls so that treats are likely to be dispensed when the device is placed at various orientations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for sampling tissue from an animal, comprising sampling means provided with at least one cutting element (35) for cutting and collecting a sample of tissue from the animal, and means (31) for storing the sample, into which the cutting element is inserted once the sample has been collected. According to the invention, the storage means (31) have at least two openings, a first opening (32) for receiving the cutting element and the sample, and a second opening (33) cooperating with the detachable closing means (34).

Abstract: A lice treatment system for marine organisms, such as fish, is described where the system is a closed system comprising: an inlet (1) for fish that shall be treated, a first separator (2) to separate the fish and water and which is arranged after the inlet (1), a pipeline (6) for the transport of the fish, in which, at least, one part of the pipeline (6) constitutes a liquid bath (5) for the fish and which is arranged to receive the treatment liquid, a second separator (7) to separate the fish and the treatment liquid, an outlet (8) for the discharge of the treated fish and which is arranged after the second separator (7), and a circulation pump (10) for the circulation of the treatment liquid in the closed system. The part of the pipeline that constitutes the liquid bath (5) is formed in a U-shape so that a liquid bath with respective liquid surfaces (4) is formed.

Abstract: A deshedding tool (10) for removing hair from a pet includes a handle (13) which carries a blade holder (14). A blade assembly (20) is carried by the blade holder (14). The blade assembly (20) includes a plurality of sawtooth blade segments (21) and a plurality of blade guards (22). The blade segments (21) and the blade guards (22) alternate with each other, and the blade guards extend outwardly from the blade holder (14) and downwardly from the blade holder (14) farther than the blade segments (21).

Abstract: A method is provided for removing hair from a furry pet by a grooming tool. The tool is formed with an elongate handle portion having a neck area. A blade guiding portion is positioned at the neck area and a blade assembly is pivotably connected to the blade guiding portion. The blade assembly consists of a blade with a front part having a set of teeth. The method comprising the steps of placing the blade in engagement with the pet, so that the front part with the teeth is positioned at an acute angle to the coat; and maintaining engagement of the blade with the pet to cause the blade to glide over a contour of the pet's body to engage and pull out hair from the pet.

Abstract: An improved head and horn protector having a unitary left side head pad and left rear horn pad as well as a unitary right side head pad and right rear horn pad. A left bridging pad has a left bridging pad linear segment of protective material attached to the pad, with a first end connected to the left rear horn pad near an inner edge of the left rear horn pad and a second end preferably attached only to a rear end of the left bridging pad. A right bridging pad is constructed similarly. On each rear horn pad a looped keeper is preferably attached to and angled across each rear horn pad in order to facilitate maintaining a desired length of the bridging pad within such looped keeper. And the lower portion of each horn pad linear segment is used to protect side head pad linear segments and guides.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for monitoring the movement of an animal. An animal transceiver unit is placed on the animal for transmitting and receiving signals. A base transceiver unit for transmitting and receiving signals relative to the animal transceiver unit is operated to monitor relative movement of the animal transceiver unit and the base transceiver unit. An indication of the relative distance between the base transceiver unit and the animal transceiver unit is provided in response to signal communication between the animal and base transceiver units.

Abstract: The automated ball-throwing device includes a housing defining a first distal end with a ball-dropping bowl. The ball-dropping bowl is adapted to receive a ball therein. The ball-dropping bowl includes an inclined surface that extends downwardly to an interior of the housing. The interior of the housing includes a first set of guide rails that extend in parallel relationship with a portion of the inclined surface. A second set of guide rails and a conveyor belt are located inside of the housing. The second set of guide rails and the conveyor belt align adjacent to a third distal end of the inclined surface. A ball is able to roll down the inclined surface, and onto the conveyor belt. The first set of guide rails and the second set of guide rails aid the ball through the interior of the housing.

Abstract: The invention provides animal play toys that engage an animal in play before and during consumption of a treat. In one aspect, the invention provides an animal play toy having a top portion defining at least one hole therethrough and a weighted bottom portion. The animal play toy is able to stand upright when there is no interaction with the animal play toy. One or more ropes of a consumable product or a non-consumable product can be attached to the top portion of the animal play toy through the hole.

Abstract: An animal restraint device restrains an animal and is adjustable to fit the animal as the animal grows. The device includes a flexible strap having a first end, a second end and a medial portion coupled to and extending between the first end and the second end. The medial portion is configured to extend around a neck of an animal to form a first loop around the animal's neck. The medial portion is configured to extend around a midsection and a back of the animal to form a second loop around the animal's back and midsection. A first connector is coupled to the medial portion. A second connector is coupled to the second end. The first connector is removably couplable to the second connector for securing the strap in a restrained position around a body of an animal.

Abstract: A pet harness device is disclosed that enables users to control animals without placing unnecessary pressure or stress on the animal's trachea, neck, and/or leg pits. The pet harness device comprises an X-shaped component secured around an animal's front legs and chest and then secured on top of an animal's back via a cord component. The X-shaped component comprises a first pair of extending portions that are positioned around an animal's front legs and a second pair of extending portions that are positioned around an animal's chest. The extending portions are then secured on top of the animal's back via a cord component. The cord component comprises a plurality of adjustable buckles for securing the X-shaped component together on top of the animal's back, and at least one ring for securing a leash strap component. A leash can then be secured to the leash strap component for controlling the animal.

Abstract: Computer executable instructions adapted to control an animal's access to a channel leading to a remote resource, the instructions being adapted to execute steps of: retrieving a specific animal record based on the output of an identification component, and issuing a control signal to an animal selection system to allow an animal access to the remote resource if the retrieved animal selection record indicates priority animal status, and that an existing number of animals present in the channel is below a queue threshold value.

Abstract: A poultry loading assembly includes a primary frame and a chute operationally coupled to the primary frame. A primary scissor is operationally coupled between the primary frame and the chute and is actuated to lower or lift the chute. A first conveyor belt is rotatably mounted on the chute and receiving poultry thereon proximate a loading area. A head is operationally coupled to the chute opposite the loading area and is continuously retained in a parallel orientation with the support surface. The head is selectively positionable proximate the container and is selectively movable toward or away from a container. A second conveyor belt is operationally coupled to the head. The first conveyor belt transports the poultry to the second conveyor belt and thereafter the second conveyor belt transports the poultry into the container.

Abstract: A mouse with a humanization of the mIL-3 gene and the mGM-CSF gene, a knockout of a mRAG gene, and a knockout of a mII2rg subunit gene; and optionally a humanization of the TPO gene is described. A RAG/II2rg KO/hTPO knock-in mouse is described. A mouse engrafted with human hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that maintains a human immune cell (HIC) population derived from the HSCs and that is infectable by a human pathogen, e.g., S. typhi or M. tuberculosis is described. A mouse that models a human pathogen infection that is poorly modeled in mice is described, e.g., a mouse that models a human mycobacterial infection, wherein the mouse develops one or more granulomas comprising human immune cells. A mouse that comprises a human hematopoietic malignancy that originates from an early human hematopoietic cells is described, e.g., a myeloid leukemia or a myeloproliferative neoplasia.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that comprise an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus comprising an unrearranged human heavy chain variable region nucleotide sequence comprising an addition of at least one histidine codon or a substitution of at least one endogenous non-histidine codon with a histidine codon. Compositions and methods for making the genetically modified non-human animals as described herein are provided. Non-human animals capable of expressing an antigen-binding protein characterized by pH-dependent antigen binding, enhanced recyclability and/or enhanced serum half-life are also provided.

Abstract: A fishing rig for positioning an item of bait off of the bottom of body of water comprises a leader line having an inboard end and an outboard end and a terminal hook for attaching to one end portion of the bait, with the terminal hook being mounted on the leader line toward the outboard end. The rig may further comprise an adjustable hook for attaching to an opposite end portion of the bait, and the adjustable hook may be attached to the leader line between the inboard and outboard ends, and a position of the adjustable hook on the leader line may be adjustable. The rig may also comprise a buoyant float for floating a connected bait off of the bottom of the body of water, and the float may be connected to the leader line between the terminal and adjustable hooks.

Abstract: A fishing device including a lure body portion, a plurality of pH sensors, a water immersion sensor, a closed rigid container containing pressurized content and connected to the pH sensor, a balloon of a predetermined size, connected to the closed rigid container, a trackable chip configured to provide the location of a caught fish within a predetermined geographical location and a plurality of emitters connected to the sensors and configured to emit different predetermined signals. This device improves fishing by significantly reducing the use of energy and time. Once a fish digests a fishing capsule the pH sensor detects digestions and the water immersion sensor stops detecting water the closed rigid container will be activated, and the pressurized content will inflate the balloon inside the stomach of the fish causing it to float to the surface.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool shaft, and a spool body. The spool shaft is rotatably mounted to the reel body. The spool body is non-rotatably mounted to the spool shaft. The spool body has an insertion hole. The spool shaft is inserted into the insertion hole. The spool shaft has an insertion region. The insertion region is inserted into the insertion hole and is disposed to oppose a surface of the insertion hole. The insertion region has a first region and a second region. A first gap is disposed between the first region and the insertion hole. A second gap that is smaller than the first gap is disposed between the second region and the insertion hole.

Abstract: The present invention is a fishing lure connector that traps a portion of fishing line inside a threaded male/female connection between a pole side base and a lure side base.

Abstract: A copper-zinc alloy that is particularly suitable as a material for a horseshoe includes at least the following components, in percent by weight: 59-73% of copper, 2.7-8.5% of manganese, 1.5-6.3% of aluminum, 0.2-4% of silicon, 0.2-3% of iron, 0-2% of lead, 0-2% of nickel, 0-0.4% of tin, balance zinc and unavoidable impurities.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer comprises a pump system for conveying and distributing fluid between fluid sources and consumers. The pump system comprises a centrifugal pump and a multi-inlet ball valve located on a suction side of the pump. The centrifugal pump comprises an impeller that rotates on a pump axis. The ball valve comprises a ball that is rotatable around the pump axis to selectively connect the valve inlets to the pump. The pump comprises a pump casing that is provided together with a portion of a ball valve casing by a unitary casting.

Abstract: A pest trap, such as for flies, includes a disposable bag with a lure therein, and a sealing mechanism set at or near the top of the bag. The sealing mechanism engages with a removable top, which covers a canister. The bag with sealing mechanism is connected to the top, and then the top is placed on the canister, with the disposable bag in the canister. Once the bag has become filled with pest insects, the sealing mechanism is activated, which seals the top of the bag and separates the bag from the top. The top can then be removed from the canister, and the canister upended to dump the disposable bag into the garbage.

Abstract: An electrically swiveled hunter chair device having a chair affixed to a base, a receiver disposed on the base, a cylinder selectively and rotatably disposed within the receiver, a motor drive in operational communication with the chair such that the chair is bidirectionally rotated via a foot pedal, the chair further having folding spikes whereby chair removal provides for anchoring the chair to a ground, the chair height adjustable via a selectively inserted pin, the device selectively mounted to any imaginable surface including various vehicles.

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to maintaining an organ ex-vivo at near-physiologic conditions.

Abstract: A system for using freezing, storing and thawing biopharmaceutical materials which includes a holder and a container for holding biopharmaceutical materials therein. The holder has a cavity and the container is received in the cavity. The holder includes a first portion and second portion. The container is received between the first portion and the second portion to connect the container to the holder. The holder includes an interior cradle having a bottom and edges extending from the bottom. The cradle bounds the cavity. An outer rim is connected to the cradle and separated from the cavity. The bottom includes an inner surface facing the cavity receiving the container and an outer surface. The outer surface of the bottom is recessed relative to an outer surface of the outer rim.

Abstract: Chemical attractants to Osmia lignaria and other bees are provided herein along with methods of using the attractants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling harmful arthropods having an excellent control efficacy on harmful arthropods. A composition for controlling harmful arthropods comprising a carboxylic acid compound represented by a formula (I); wherein each of symbols are the same as defined in the Description; or salts thereof and at least one kind of neonicotinoid compounds selected from the group (A) consisting of imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, acetamiprid, thiacloprid and nitenpyram, shows an excellent controlling efficacy on harmful arthropods.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling harmful arthropods having an excellent control efficacy on harmful arthropods. A composition for controlling harmful arthropods comprising an carboxylic acid represented by a formula (I) wherein each of symbols are the same as defined in the Description; or salts thereof and at least one kind of pyrazole compounds selected from the group (A) consisting of chlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole and a compound represented by a formula (II), shows an excellent controlling efficacy on harmful arthropods.

Abstract: Methods for reducing leaf senescence in plants or portions of plants by treating them with methyl dihydrojasmonate are disclosed. The methyl dihydrojasmonate may be in the form of an aqueous foliar spray, which may also include additives such as wetting agents, adjuvants, emulsifiers, dispersants, spreaders, surfactants, anchorage, disintegrants, and plant nutrients.

Abstract: Provided is a pest control composition containing an iminopyridine derivative represented by the following Formula (I) and at least one of other pest control agents: [in the formula (I), Ar represents a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle which may be substituted, A represents a heterocycle having a 5- to 10-membered unsaturated bond including one or more nitrogen atoms, and has an imino group substituted with an R group at a position adjacent to the nitrogen atom present on the cycle, Y represents hydrogen, halogen and the like, and R represents any one of groups represented by the following Formulae (a) to (e), (y) or (z)].

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of known pyridyl carboxamide derivatives and novel pyridyl carboxamide derivatives as nematicides, compositions containing such compounds and methods for the control of nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of applying an insect repellent composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, as active insect repellent material, at least 20% by weight of 1-methylpropyl (2-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperidine-1-carboxylate, said active insect repellent material being used in an aqueous medium with about 5% by weight of at least one copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and hexadecene and at least one silicone oil.