Abstract: A pet leash system for simultaneously walking multiple pets is provided. The system comprises a retractable leash having a primary leash having a first end and a second end. A leash handle is secured to the first end of the primary leash with the primary leash extendable from and retractable back into the leash handle. A primary connection mechanism is secured to the second end of the leash with the primary connection mechanism releasably connectable to a first pet. A first leash having a first end and a second end is provided. A first connection mechanism is secured to the first end of the first leash with the first connection mechanism releasably connectable to the retractable leash. A second connection mechanism is secured to the second end of the first leash with the second connection mechanism releasably connectable to a second pet wherein multiple pets are controllable by the user.

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder includes a base tray having a receptacle defining an upwardly-opening interior for holding food which is attractive to fruit flies and further includes a top cover which is positionable atop the base tray. The receptacle has a substantially circular opening through which the food is placed into the interior of the receptacle, and the receptacle interior is bordered by upwardly-directed cylindrical walls which encircle the interior. The top cover has a top portion for covering the receptacle interior and a cylindrical portion which extends downwardly from the top portion. The cylindrical portion is accepted by the cylindrical walls of the receptacle when the top cover is placed atop the base tray, and each of the top portion and the cylindrical portions include through-slots which provide a hummingbird with access to the interior of the receptacle.

Abstract: A lionfish containment unit or device used to secure a venomous or non-venomous marine species while diving. Certain embodiments of the device allow for the entry of the specimen into the containment unit without the diver coming in direct contact with the specimen. The invention includes for displacement of air and water through weep holes and other manners that prohibit the venomous spines from protruding through.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for reducing the generation interval and advancing genetic gain in bovines via pregnancies created by oocytes harvested from select prepubertal female calves less than six months of age and/or from smaller framed bovine breeds less than ten months of age, and alternatively less than nine months of age. Said animals are treated with a hormone regiment to advance the first pubertal estrus in order to retrieve oocytes for fertilization and implantation. Oocytes are collected from said animals via laparoscopic aspiration. In the case of oocytes that have not matured in vivo, the oocytes are transferred to and cultured to maturation. Once matured, oocytes are fertilized, and the resultant embryos are transferred to synchronized recipients.

Abstract: Targeting constructs and methods of using them are provided for differentiation-dependent modification of nucleic acid sequences in cells and in non-human animals. Targeting constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to a recombinase are provided, wherein the promoter drives transcription of the recombinase in an differentiated cell but not an undifferentiated cell. Promoters include Blimp1, Prm1, Gata6, Gata4, Igf2, Lhx2, Lhx5, and Pax3. Targeting constructs with a cassette flanked on both sides by recombinase sites can be removed using a recombinase gene operably linked to a 3?-UTR that comprises a recognition site for an miRNA that is transcribed in undifferentiated cells but not in differentiated cells. The constructs may be included in targeting vectors, and can be used to automatically modify or excise a selection cassette from an ES cell, a non-human embryo, or a non-human animal.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.

Abstract: The present invention is a line roller unit that includes a line roller, a bearing, a cylindrical member, and a first magnetic seal. The line roller possesses a guider on its periphery surface that guides a fishing line. The bearing is set up on the inner circumference of the line roller, with the cylindrical member possessing a holding part that holds bearing. The cylindrical member is set up on the inner circumference of bearing. The first magnetic seal possesses both a first magnet and a first holding member that holds the first magnet, and the first magnetic seal forms the first magnetic circuit for holding the magnetic liquid at the space between the cylindrical member. The first magnetic seal is set up on the line roller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fishing rod holder that permits the fishing rod to pivot itself, so that the bait can stay relatively stable in the water when fishing.

Abstract: An agricultural product application implement includes a system and method for indicating an amount of fluid stored. A pressure transducer installed at the sump of a fluid tank may electronically measure and display a fluid depth. Instrumentation, such as the instrument cluster unit for the implement, can be programmed via software to convert the voltage output of the pressure transducer to a volume measurement to be displayed in the operator's line of sight. Software may be provided within an instrument cluster unit for self-calibrating to account for varying densities of different chemical solutions. The pressure transducer may be used in conjunction with a transfer medium to prevent corrosive chemical solutions from contacting the pressure transducer.

Abstract: The invention is a self-contained apparatus which uses a sensor to detect, and negative sensory stimulus to deter, undesired wildlife, or human, encroachment, and alert users of the device of said encroachment. It does so by using a bright flashing strobe to destroy the animal's or human intruder's night vision and visually alert users of the device to the presence of animals or other intruders. The device described in this patent application uses light stimulus, but other sensory stimulus, including but not limited to smell or hearing, may be used.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy stand has an elongated base, a buoyant material attached to the top of the elongated base, and one or more studs attached to the top of the elongated base. The elongated base has a top, a bottom, a first elongated portion having a first end, and a second elongated portion having a second end. An angle formed by the first elongated portion and the second elongated portion is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. The one or more studs extend above the buoyant material for removably retaining a waterfowl decoy.

Abstract: A device for combating the proliferation of aquatic larvae in containers likely to hold stagnant water, the containers (1) including a wall (2) defining a cavity (3) and an open hole (4), and including an element (10) whose shape is designed to completely or partially conform to that of the wall (2) of the cavity and to seal the hole, the element being produced from a porous material permeable to air and to water, including a rubber granulate and a synthetic binder. The device made from porous material occupies the opening of the tank which can therefore no longer be freely accessed by mosquitoes. A method implementing such a device is also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bait compositions controlling a pest by physical effects, to methods for controlling a pest by physical effects employing said bait compositions and to the use of a swellable agent for controlling a pest ingesting a composition, which comprises said swellable agent by physical effects.

Abstract: Antimicrobial films are disclosed herein. The antimicrobial films are configured for application to surfaces, particularly to surfaces with which humans and animals come into contact. The antimicrobial films include a substrate layer and an antimicrobial layer. The substrate layer is generally a polymer, such as polyethylene. The antimicrobial layer is generally a composition of an antimicrobially-active ingredient dispersed in a dispersant. Typical dispersants include aqueous-based or solvent-based components (e.g., inks, primers, or varnishes). Antimicrobial films, as described herein, may be affixed to surfaces using an adhesive. Alternatively, the antimicrobial films may be applied to a surface using a heat-shrink process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal N-cycloalkyl-N-[(bicyclylphenyl)methylene]carboxamide derivatives and their thiocarbonyl derivatives, their process of preparation and intermediate compounds for their preparation, their use as fungicides, particularly in the form of fungicidal compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or their compositions.

Abstract: A polymeric material, in particular a polymeric material manufactured by polymerisation or polyaddition, for example polyolefins or polyurethanes, in particular polyethylene, with an antimicrobial surface. The polymeric material contains a maximum of 0.1% by weight of fatty acid ester, a maximum of 0.1% by weight of superacid counter-ions and between 2.5% by weight and a maximum of 10% by weight, preferably a maximum of 5% by weight, of at least one compound (1) which brings about the antimicrobial action. This compound (1) consists of at least one antimicrobially effective hydrophilic molecular group (2) and at least one molecular group (4) which causes physical anchoring of the compound (1) in the polymeric material (3).

Abstract: Highly acidic, stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are disclosed as having both improved antimicrobial efficacy in comparison to conventional peroxyoctanoic acid and peroxyacetic acid compositions for sanitizing applications, and improved transport and shipping stability. In particular, low odor and low/no VOC compositions having dual functionality as both acid wash and sanitizing compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an electrophile containing biocide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.

Abstract: Novel compositions and methods for the post-harvest treatment of crops are disclosed and described. In one example, a composition includes a fungicidally-active compound, an ether solvent, and a filler. In many embodiments, the composition is ready-to-fog.

Abstract: Use of selected pyridone carboxamides or salts thereof as active substances against abiotic plant stress The use of substituted pyridonecarboxamides 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 increasing stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, for enhancing plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield, and to specific processes for preparing the aforementioned compounds.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions comprising a paraffinic oil and 2-chloro-N-(4?-chloro[1,1?-biphenyl]-2-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide (boscalid) are provided. The fungicidal compositions may further comprise a pigment. The fungicidal compositions may be provided as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions which may be used for controlling fungal disease, such as dollar spot or bentgrass dead spot or bermudagrass dead spot, in plants, such as turfgrasses. Methods of applying the fungicidal compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a synergistically effective amount of a ryanodine receptor modulator compound and a pesticide selected from N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)thio)propanamide (I), N-(3-chloro-1-(pyridin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-N-ethyl-3-((3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)sulfinyl)propanamide (II), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests. A method of protecting a plant from infestation and attack by insects comprises contacting the plant with the synergistic pesticidal composition.

Abstract: Synergistic fungicidal active compound combinations Novel active compound combinations comprising a carboxamide of the general formula (I) (group 1) in which A, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the description, and the active compound groups (2) to (23) listed in the description have very good fungicidal properties.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a triazole compound and a biopesticide

Abstract: A tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1): wherein Q represents a 6-membered aromatic heterocyclic group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P1, provided that a heteroatom constituting the heterocyclic group is a nitrogen atom, and the number of nitrogen atom is 1, 2, or 3; R1, R2, R3, and R11 each represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P2; R4 and R5 each represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; R6 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, etc.; R7, R8, and R9 each represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; and X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, has excellent control activity against pests.

Abstract: A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising a tetrazolinone compound represented by a formula (1): wherein n is an integer of any one of 0 to 5; R1 represents a halogen atom and the like; R2 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group and the like; the R1 or R2 can have independently halogen atom(s) in the alkyl moiety; with the proviso that when n is an integer of 2 or more, two or more of the R1 may be different from each other, and an azole compound, preferably the composition for controlling plant diseases wherein a weight ratio of the tetrazolinone compound to the azole compound is that of the tetrazolinone compound/the azole compound=0.1/1 to 10/1, shows an excellent controlling efficacy on plant diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient process to obtain a Saponin and Sapogenin rich extract from fruits of Sonalum genus plants. The process presents a rational consumption of raw materials and energy resources, including polarity modifying agents which facilitate extraction and purification processes, which in turn increases its efficiency. The obtained Solasodine glycosides have biological antitumor and antibiotic activity, and can be used as precursors for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, as active ingredients in medicinal compositions, cosmetics, veterinary products and bioproducts.

Abstract: Synergistic composition able to rapidly and efficiently terminate Rhynchophorus ferrugineus infestation, in palms or other species suffering from this parasite. The composition comprises one or more among permethrin, cypermethrin, lambda-cyhalothrin; one or more among chlorpyrifos methyl, and chlorpyrifos ethyl; furthermore, benzisothiazolin-3-one, piperonyl butoxide, imidacloprid. The parasite dies shortly after contact with the product, infestation is terminated, and the palm remains protected against new attacks for a long time; the product is not toxic to the palm, on the contrary the plant recovers a level of health even higher than the initial one.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition having two components. The first component is a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound. The second component is one of the following biocides: hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine, 2,6-dimethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-yl acetate or ortho-phenylphenol or its alkali metal or ammonium salts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and corresponding methods for treating contaminated water and/or contaminable surfaces in order to kill, or otherwise reduce to non-harmful levels the survival of, biological contaminants resident therein and thereon, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is related to an additive with biocidal properties based on an active agent with antimicrobial and antifouling properties, wherein the additive corresponds to a supporting material, inert substrate or carrier, which has been modified with antimicrobial agents. The invention further describes the method for modifying the supporting material, inert substrate or carrier, with antimicrobial agents. The resulting additives have a biocidal activity, and can be incorporated in different matrices, such as polymeric resins, either natural or synthetic, thermoplastic or thermostable, organic coatings, ceramics, paintings, varnishes and coatings, granting biocidal activity to those matrices.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses Hemipteran insect inhibitory proteins, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes.

Abstract: A steam generating system in an oven includes an external housing which encloses an oven chamber, a hot air channel where hot air is about to flow and a hot air inlet in the form of a series of openings in the wall of the oven chamber through which hot air is blown into the oven chamber, an exhaust outlet via which hot air is removed from the oven chamber and a door. The steam generating system includes a control unit adapted to control a baking or cooking procedure by generating control signals, and an elongated steam generating module horizontally arranged in the hot air channel, the steam generating module being rotatable along a longitudinal axis and including steam module elements. Each steam module element is elongated and includes one main surface provided with a generally flat extension, the steam generating elements are arranged in parallel above each other.

Abstract: A composition includes a gluten-free flour mixture constituting 45-55% by weight of the composition, dried egg whites constituting 1.75-4.5% by weight of the composition, oil constituting 1.5-2% by weight of the composition, shortening constituting 3-7% by weight of the composition, water constituting 26-33% by weight of the composition, ethanol constituting 1-2% by weight of the composition and sucrose constituting less than 5% by weight of the composition. The gluten-free flour mixture includes less than 12% rice flour by weight of the composition and includes at least one of tapioca starch, sorghum flour and millet flour. The composition has a water activity of 0.93 or lower. Methods of manufacturing the composition are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production line for in-line processing of food products, comprising a food transport path that successively leads through: a brine unit; a liquid smoke unit; and a transit oven. The invention also relates to a method for in-line processing of food products, comprising the successive process step: moisturising the food products with a brine; moisturising the food products with a liquid smoke; and heating the food products.

Abstract: The invention describes a system of industrial production of strained yogurt which enables the natural straining by means of separation means, with the optimal use of the raw material, with the least possible stressing of the raw material and with the minimum possible loss of useful ingredients in the whey which is removed after straining and with the optimal stability of the characteristics of the final product, in each production batch. The invention describes the critical conditions of processes upstream of (namely before) the straining process, such as the physiochemical features of the raw milk, conditions of pasteurization and homogenization, conditions of incubation etc and the stacks of suitably selected and positioned membranes that are used for the straining, so that the final strained yogurt has the desired physiochemical features (proteins, fat, total solids) upon its exit from the straining rig.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising lactic acid bacteria and a process for manufacturing fermented dairy products with improved texture properties using said composition.

Abstract: A filling, coating or spread for use in food applications comprising a structured fat system, wherein the structured fat system comprises from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of a lipid and from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of an edible porous particle, wherein the lipid is present as a continuous phase in said structured fat system. The use of a structured fat system for reducing the trans- and saturated fat content of a filling, coating or spread, wherein the structured fat system comprises from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of a lipid and from 10 w/w % to 90 w/w % of an edible porous particle, wherein the lipid is present as a continuous phase in said structured fat system.

Abstract: The invention includes a process for preparing an aerated food product employing a refined chocolate crumb blend and an aeration agent. The methods also include a process for refining chocolate liquor and cocoa powder into a refined crumb blend, and the use this refined crumb blend in producing novel and advantageous food products and ingredients. One advantageous product of the invention is an aerated, chocolate meringue-type product made with chocolate liquor and containing cocoa butter or fat.

Abstract: A machine for making liquid and semi-liquid products includes a container for processing the products, a mixer operating inside the container, a heat exchanger, operatively associated with the container for exchanging heat with the product inside the container, a motor driving the mixer, and an inverter, connected to the motor for controlling operation of the motor. A control and operating unit, connected to the inverter sends command signals and receives control signals. A communication fieldbus, interposed between the inverter and the control unit allows transmission of the signals. The control unit is programmed to run a first algorithm of the state machine type configured to control the inverter, include the following states: transmission of a command to the inverter, standby for confirmation that the inverter received the command, transmission of a read request for an inverter operating parameter, standby for receiving the inverter parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a protein composition, comprising enzymatic modification of milk lecithin using phospholipase. This protein composition is then included in nutritional products to increase emulsion quality and heat stability of the final nutritional products.

Abstract: An aquaculture premix and a method of manufacturing a granulated or powdered aquaculture premix are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having ?-xylosidase activity, catalytic domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, catalytic domains. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides and catalytic domains.

Abstract: In the steam pelleting of feed components which include starch, the addition of an alpha-amylase to the raw material meal can reduce energy consumption (energy input) in the feed press, and increase the throughput (capacity per hour), and it may be possible to reduce the temperature in the pellet press.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal feed composition comprising one or more grains in an amount totaling 48-70% w/w of the composition; a non-algal protein source in an amount totaling 15-30% w/w of the composition; algae in an amount totaling 3-15% w/w of the composition; an exogenous protease totaling 0.01-0.1% w/w of the composition; and an oil heterologous to the algae in an amount totaling 0.5-15% w/w of the composition. The present invention also relates to an animal feed supplement, methods of feeding an animal, methods of improving the feed efficiency of an animal, and an improvement to an animal feed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to aqueous compositions for coating food products such as French fries, comprising a hydroxypropylated, cross-linked tapioca starch which is a hydroxypropyl di-starch phosphate, and an acetylated, high amylose maize starch.

Abstract: A device useful for slowly heating food and a method of slowly heating food to defrost, warm and/or cook using a temperature controlled circulating liquid are described. Embodiments of the device are particularly useful for the sous vide method of cooking that uses relatively low temperatures and long cooking times. The active components including a pump and heater are placed in a self-contained base unit. When the base unit and the liquid-containing vessel or carafe are engaged, the liquid in the carafe is actively circulated by the pump in the base unit to maintain a homogenous temperature. The liquid is heated as required as it flows through the base unit.

Abstract: A sweetener composition comprises Steviol Glycoside Reb A, Steviol Glycoside Reb C, Steviol Glycoside Reb D, and at least one other secondary non-Steviol sweetener, in which Reb A has a mass percentage content of from about 0.01 to about 30.0%, Reb C has a mass percentage content of from about 0.001 to about 10.0%, and Reb D has a mass percentage content of from about 0.001 to about 10.0%, and wherein secondary non-Steviol sweetener has a mass percentage content of from about 50.0 to about 99.99%.