Abstract: The present specification relates to apparatus, methods and kits for applying an identification tag to an animal and removing a tissue sample from the animal. Apparatus of the disclosure cannot be manipulated to transfer an identification tag from one animal to another. An apparatus can comprise a sample container, a flap, a downholder clip and a cutting element that can be placed on a male part of an ear-tag and at least one element/feature that supports movement of the sample container out of the movement path of the male tag toward the female part of the ear-tag.

Abstract: An ear tag for recognizing livestock individual is provided.

Abstract: A custom-shaped wireless fence system is provided that contains one or more dogs in a user-defined containment area without the need for a physical fence or underground wire. The system, which is easy to set up and use, includes at least three base units and at least one collar and, preferably, a remote controller. A virtual fence is defined around the containment area, as well as around optional exclusion zones within the containment area, during system set up through communication between the base units and a trackable device as the user walks around the desired border. Visualization software enables the user to verify that the location of the fence is as desired and that the system is operating properly using a computing device having a display screen. In use, the system employs improved filtering of consecutive distance measurement values taken between the base units and the collar to discount errant measurement values in terms of their contribution to the current calculation of the dog's location.

Abstract: A top-fill hummingbird feeder has a liquid container with a lower bottom opening which can be screw-threaded into a central collar of a feeding basin. An insert is received within the central collar and is configured to be vertically movable between a first position in which fluid is allowed to flow from the liquid container to the basin, and a second position in which fluid flow from the container to the basin is prevented.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a new composite material for production of beehive for apiculture use, and its manufacturing process. This composite material is made of cork and/or ligneous material, polymers, fire retardant and/or UV protector. The percentage of polymer in the composite varies between 10% and 75% and the blend of the granulated cork with the ligneous material between 25% and 90%. The material to be used must have a particle size which permit its use in extrusion and injection production lines, because the molding of the beehives is made through one of these processes. The beehive is composed by stand (A), sidewalls (H), front and rear walls (I), inner cover (E) and outer cover (F), and can be assembled in three different ways: traditional, in ramp and in step.

Abstract: Provided is a method of producing a cell having properties of endometriosis (hereinafter referred to as “endometriotic-like cell”) from a human mesenchymal stem cell. Also provided are a method of producing an animal model exhibiting human endometriosis, the method including transplanting the cell to an animal, and an animal model of endometriosis. The method of producing an endometriotic-like cell comprises a step of culturing a human mesenchymal stem cell induced to differentiate by allowing a differentiation inducing agent to act on the cell, through use of a low-carbon-source culture medium free of a differentiation inducing agent, in a culture vessel coated with extracellular matrix.

Abstract: A transgenic mouse expressing the human gene for PYRIN domain-only protein 2 (POP2). POP2, when expressed in the transgenic mouse model, broadly dampens inflammatory cytokine production, in part through restricting the activation of both Nlrp3 and Aim2 inflammasomes. POP2 mice exhibit reduced susceptibility to LPS- and bacteria-induced septic shock. Further, POP2 mice are less susceptible to the fatal, acute inflammatory pneumonia caused by pulmonary infection with F. tularensis LVS and F. novicida, which are highly pathogenic to mice, but non-pathogenic to humans.

Abstract: A movable hood for a reel seat has a hood portion, through which a body of a reel seat passes, and a nut portion, which is connected to the hood portion to rotate around the body and is threadedly coupled to an outer peripheral surface of the body at an inner peripheral surface. The hood portion has a pair of first guide projections and a second guide projection which are fitted to the outer peripheral surface of the body. The first guide projections project from an inner peripheral surface of the hood portion above a central axis of the hood portion, and the second guide projection projects from the inner peripheral surface of the hood portion at a lower end of the hood portion. A radial thickness in a cross section of the hood portion gradually decreases from the first guide projections toward the second guide projection.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam handle includes: a polyurethane foam having the shape and size of the handle; a coating layer formed on the surface of the polyurethane foam; and an additive disposed inside the coating layer, in which the additive is cork powder, white clay, yellow soil, a coloring matter, shellfish powder, metal powder, shiny powder, or a compound of them. The foam handle solves the problems due to using EVA or cork to make a handle and to achieve a polyurethane foam handle over the defects of polyurethane foam.

Abstract: A novelty item in the shape of a small artificial human arm with a hand, and a hook at the hand end for affixing a fish, so that a photograph of the arm with the fish gives the visual impression that the length of the fish in the photograph is much larger than the actual length of the affixed fish. The artificial arm can be a doll's arm with a hook, on one end of a rod or string, that can extend away from the hand, and a handle at the other end of the rod or string, for pulling the hook against the doll's hand. The artificial arm can be decorated with a tattoo or arm hair, or adorned with a shirt sleeve or other article of apparel, to appear more like a human angler's arm.

Abstract: A dispenser for dispensing a fish attracting liquid during a fishing experience at the discretion of an angler. The dispenser includes a housing having a portion that is hollow; and a reservoir for containing a fish attracting liquid defined in the hollow portion of the housing and including a wall in common with the housing. The wall in common with the reservoir and the housing have at least one hole in communication with the housing exterior. An elongated plunger mounted in the reservoir has a portion extending outside the housing and the plunger has a piston fixed thereto intermediate its ends with a first face of the piston for contacting the fish attracting liquid in the reservoir and a second face for contacting the wall in common with the reservoir. A device is manually operable by an angler for causing the plunger to be pushed into the reservoir to force fish attracting liquid out of at least one through hole extending from the first face to the second face of the piston.

Abstract: A flyfishing line holder comprising a first profiled member, at least one spring, a tongue depressor plate, a column and a second profiled member. The flyfishing line holder is secured on the fisherman's waistband through a first key groove and a second key groove, achieving portability and securing of the flyfishing line holder. The fisherman may wind the flyfishing line onto the column, and then press it tightly by the tongue depressor plate, achieving easy winding and holding of the flyfishing line, and the entire apparatus is convenient to carry and easy to operate, without affecting the appearance.

Abstract: I disclose here a system of interchangeable surfcasting bags and surfcasting equipment storage units. A variety of storage units are selectively secured to a base bag, waist belt or shoulder strap by a standardized tandem locking means. An upper lock is engaged with a simple twist of even a wet, gloved hand. A lower, secondary, lower lock latches in place and ensures the storage unit remains attached to its base in the harshest conditions. Storage units have male twisting locks and latches. Base bags, waist belts or shoulder straps have corresponding female twisting locks and latches. A distancing tool template is provided to ensure consistent and standard distance between upper and lower lock and latch components on all system pieces at all times.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a flexible horseshoe, of hybrid composition, and the method for producing same. This shoe provides for the natural mobility of the foot of the horse while offering it protection and ensuring the integrity of the structures of same. This shoe protects against wear, is thin, shock absorbing, light, comfortable, economical, easy to produce and easy to fix to the hoof. This shoe comprises at least two stacked layers: an upper layer made from a red elastomer material, or another potentially fluorescent colour, with a granular surface constructed in such a way as to ensure perfect contact with the hoof; and a lower layer made from a rigid material intended to come into contact with the ground, consisting of two lateral portions joined at the central portion by a hinge.

Abstract: A remote notification electronic rodent trapping system and method is provided having a plurality of rearming electronic rodent trapping devices configured to wirelessly communicate trap information to a base station that is in communication with a cloud server. When a trap is activated by a rodent trigger it changes from a set state to a kill alert state and initiates a killing cycle. The trap waits a first time period and then sends a notification signal to the base station of trap activation which the base station forwards to the cloud server. The cloud server waits a second predetermined time period before sending a pushed notification to a remote user of the trap's kill alert state. If the trap rearms prior to expiration of the second time period, it alerts the base station which notifies the cloud server. The cloud server updates trap status to the set state and does not send a notification to the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a bird-scaring device. The bird-scaring device simulates a predatory bird in flight. The bird-scaring device is comprised of an upper body segment, a lower body segment, a middle body segment with a pair of wings, a positioning element, a positioning element mount and an upper fastening element and a lower fastening element for the slidable positioning of the bird-scaring device. The bird-scaring device may have unexpected and unpredictable motion as it slides between the upper and lower fastening element, sways with the positioning element and pivots on the positioning element mount. The wings may project laterally from the middle segment of the body and also may move in the wind to simulate the natural flying motion of a bird. In this way, the bird-scaring device may generate unpredictable, realistic predator bird motion to dispel pest birds.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hunting accessory comprising a plurality of arms, each arm with an upper and lower surface further comprising: one or more knobs and one or more depressions on the upper surface and one or more ridges on the lower surface; an upwardly angled end opposite an attachment point, said attachment point further comprising a central opening, and wherein the plurality of arms comprise at least one aim located between two (2) other arms, said arm further comprising a cavity for receiving a screw, said screw comprising a central screw opening; and a bolt passing through the plurality of arms' central opening and the central screw opening; wherein the plurality of arms are independently rotatable three hundred sixty (360) degrees about an axis passing vertically through the bolt.

Abstract: A trap for capturing a plurality of animals is provided. The trap can comprise an enclosure having an opening through which the at least one animal can pass to enter the enclosure. A gate, movable between an open position and a closed position, is positioned therein the at least one opening and can be selectively moved from the open position to the closed position when desired. Methods are also provided for capturing at least one animal by providing a trap with a gate, positioning the gate in an open position, monitoring the trap until at least one animal has entered the trap, and remotely triggering the gate to move from the open position to a closed position.

Abstract: A tissue storage solution includes hypothermic storage compositions and methods. The hypothermic storage composition includes media containing Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium (DMEM) and albumin. A method of hypothermically storing tissue includes storing such tissue in a storage medium including DMEM and albumin. A method for wound or defect treatment includes applying tissue, stored in a hypothermic storage medium containing DMEM and albumin, to the site of such wound or defect.

Abstract: A system (1) to divide liposuction fat into aliquots for use and cryopreservation purposes, comprising: at least a transfer circuit (4, 10, 11) able to transfer sealed an adipose material removed by means of liposuction and comprising fat and an aqueous fluid, at least a taking container (12) which contains sealed the adipose material, syringe pumping means (2, 3), connected to the transfer circuit (4, 10, 11) and to the taking container (12), able to alternately take and contain sealed the adipose material from the taking container (12) and to transfer sealed the fat or said aqueous fluid within the circuit (4, 10, 11), at least a rejection receptacle (5) connected sealed to the circuit (4, 10, 11), downstream of the pumping means (2, 3), and able to receive the aqueous fluid, and a plurality of cryopreservation containers (6) to receive the fat in a sealing manner, connected to the circuit (4, 10, 11), downstream of the pumping means (2, 3), wherein the circuit (4, 10, 11) comprises first valve means (4) fo

Abstract: Interactions between components in the internal oil phase and components in the continuous aqueous phase of an oil-in-water emulsion are hindered by the addition of a mixture of polymeric surfactants, which reduces chemical and/or physical instabilities, and improves compatibilities of components in formulations.

Abstract: Spray drift reductants for agrochemical formulations and methods for reducing spray drift in agrochemical formulations are disclosed. An agrochemical formulation may comprise at least one spray drift reductant comprising a fatty acid ester of a C3 to C8 polyol, or an oligomer thereof having from 2 to 5 repeat units. The formulation also comprises at least one agrochemical active and/or nutrient, and optionally, a clathrate compound. A sprayable agrochemical formulation may comprise 0.01 wt. % to 1.0 wt. % of a spray drift reductant that is non-ionic, non-self-emulsifiable, has a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of less than 7, and is capable of reducing spray drift by at least 10%, and also comprises at least on agrochemical active and/or nutrient, and optionally, a clathrate compound.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soil comprising a complex of at least one antimicrobial compound and a polyelectrolyte complex of a polyanion and a polycation. The invention further relates to methods for treatment of a soil, methods for preventing the development of pathogenic soilborne microorganisms, in and/or on a soil, and to methods of preventing, reducing and/or eliminating the presence of fungi, bacteria and/or viruses in/on a soil. The invention further relates to a use of a complex of an antimicrobial compound and a polyelectrolyte complex for preventing, reducing and/or eliminating the presence of fungi, bacteria and/or viruses in/on a soil.

Abstract: A microcapsule is provided enclosing one or more compounds selected from pyrethroid compounds represented by Formula (1) or (2) wherein Ra represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, or a methyl group; Rb represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a methyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group; and Rc represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, a propargyl group, or a methoxymethyl group. The volume median diameter of the microcapsule is 2 to 100 ?m, the thickness of the microcapsule is 0.02 to 0.3 ?m, and the microcapsule is substantially free of a hydrophobic organic solvent.

Abstract: Aqueous pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and an agent that modulates the release rate of the pesticide from the microcapsules are described. Also described are various methods of modulating the release rate of a microencapsulated pesticide in a pesticidal mixture. Further, various pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and a co-pesticide that provides for enhanced crop safety are described.

Abstract: The use of poly(oxybutylene)-poly(oxyethylene)-poly(oxybutylene) block copolymers in pharmaceutical compositions useful for modifying the surfaces of contact lenses and other medical devices is disclosed. The present invention is based in-part on a discovery that this class of compounds is particularly efficient in wetting hydrophobic surfaces, such as the surfaces of silicone hydrogel contact lenses and other types of ophthalmic lenses, but do not induce foaming when used in conjunction with a peroxide-based contact lens disinfection regimen. Such compounds may also be useful for cleaning purposes. The use of the compounds as surfactants in peroxide-based compositions for disinfecting contact lenses therefore represents a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicide, an etheramine alkoxylate surfactant, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a high degree of alkoxylation and compatibilizer comprising, in some embodiments, an alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having a low degree of alkoxylation or an alkylpolyglucoside surfactant. The herbicidal compositions are herbicidally efficacious and cause low eye irritation and low crop injury.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to anti-microbial sanitizer compositions and methods of making the same. The sanitizer compositions described herein are comprised of benzalkonium chloride, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, water, dihydroxypropyl PEG-5, linoleammonium chloride, and glycereth-2 cocoate. To forming the sanitizer compositions discussed herein, water is mixed with benzalkonium chloride to form a first mixture. This first mixture is then mixed with coconut oil and palm kernel oil to form a second mixture, which is subsequently heated to at least 100° F. After heating, the second mixture is mixed with dihydroxypropyl PEG-5 to form a third mixture, which is then settled while the temperature is maintained at or above 100° F. Thereafter, the third mixture is cooled to room temperature, and mixed with linoleammonium chloride and glycereth-2 coate to form the sanitizer composition.

Abstract: Adjuvants for agrochemical active formulation and methods of providing adjuvancy in agrochemical formulations are disclosed. An agrochemical formulation may comprise a first adjuvant comprising a fatty ester of a C3 to C8 polyol, or an oligomer thereof having from 2 to 5 repeat units, a co-adjuvant comprising an alkoxylated fatty alcohol having a C4 to C30 fatty chain and from 1 to 30 oxyalkylene groups, and at least one agrochemical active. Use of a combination of a first adjuvant comprising a fatty ester of a C3 to C8 polyol, or an oligomer thereof having from 2 to 5 repeat units, and a co-adjuvant comprising an alkoxylated fatty alcohol having a C4 to C30 fatty chain and from 1 to 30 oxyalkylene groups and a method for treating vegetation to control pests is also disclosed.

Abstract: Semiochemical compositions comprising a feline scratch marking semiochemical analogues of these semiochemical compositions and a method to prevent cats from scratching in particular places and on multiple objects are described.

Abstract: To provide a compound highly active against pests, a pesticide using the compound, and a method for controlling pests by applying the compound. A phenoxyalkylbenzamide compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt; a pesticide containing it as an active ingredient, and a controlling method, which comprises applying an effective amount of the compound: wherein R1, Y and R3 are a hydrogen atom or the like, and Ar is as follows: wherein R4 and R7 are halogen or the like, R5 and R6 are a hydrogen atom or the like, m is from 0 to 5, and n is from 0 to 3.

Abstract: An anti-pathogen device may be useful as a wound dressing, an antibiotic sock, a mastitis cup, a tampon, or a window, door or bed cover. It comprises a carrier and a pathogen-binding component and a binding intermediate is attached to the carrier to facilitate binding of the pathogen-binding component to the carrier by forming a pathogen-binding construct with the pathogen-binding component. The pathogen binding construct may be lactoferrin, hololactoferrin, apolactoferrin, or asialolactoferrin. A carbohydrate binder binds the pathogen binding construct to the carrier.

Abstract: This present disclosure is related to the field of N-(substituted)-5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-2-oxo-3,4-dihydropyrimidine-1(2H)-carboxylates and their derivatives and to the use of these compounds as fungicides. Also provided are methods of controlling a fungal disease such as Septoria tritici, comprising administering an effective amount of the fungicide compound to at lease one surface associated with the plant, seed or soil.

Abstract: The present invent n elates to combinations of pyrimethanil, or a salt thereof, and a monoterpene, or a salt thereof, which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of pyrimethanil, or a salt thereof, together with a monoterpene selected from thymol and ?-thujaplicin in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. ompositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, virusses, and the like.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula I wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl and X is chloro, fluoro or bromo; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially rust diseases on soybean plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new use of prothioconazole for increasing root growth of crop plants belonging to the plant family Brassicaceae, in particular oilseed rape or winter oilseed rape as well as a new method of treating Brassicaceae plants or plant parts with a composition comprising prothioconazole for increasing root growth of the plants.

Abstract: Antifungal compounds, an antifungal compound extracted from Epicoccum purpurascens, also known as Epicoccum nigrum, methods of producing the antifungal compounds, isolates and compositions comprising the antifungal compounds, and methods of using the antifungal compounds.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide antimicrobial agents that do not contribute to the emergence of drug-resistant microorganisms, that present less side effects, and that can be combined with other medications while causing less adverse effects. The present invention provides antimicrobial agents containing at least one member selected from the group consisting of: at least one hydrogen isotope selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atom (H); 1H, 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H and 7H; hydrogen molecule (H2); a metal hydride; hydrogen ion (H+); hydride ion (H?); and atomic hydrogen. The antimicrobial agents of the present invention exhibit their antimicrobial action through the action of hydrogen, so they are less likely to induce emergence of drug-resistant microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention provides a biocidal and anti-biofouling composition from highly concentrated precursors, and a process for manufacturing the composition.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions of Bacillus strains and methods for using such compositions to inhibit the activity and/or growth of fungal pathogens of plants. In one embodiment, this invention provides a composition comprising Bacillus bacteria selected from the group consisting of Brevibacillus laterosporus strain CM-3, Brevibacillus laterosporus strain CM-33, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens BCM-CM5, Bacillus licheniformis ATCC-11946, Bacillus mojavensis BCM-01, Bacillus pumilus NRRL-1875, Bacillus subtilis 10 DSM-10, Bacillus subtilis NRRL-1650, Bacillus megaterium BCM-07, Paenibacillus polymyxa DSM-36, Paenibacillus chitinolyticus DSM-11030, and combinations thereof. In another embodiment, this invention provides a method for preparing a bacterial composition comprising one or more Bacillus strains by growing Bacillus strain bacteria until the bacteria form spores, collecting said spores, and formulating said composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are inoculants that include Bacillus bacteria and induce production of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by a plant that has been treated with the inoculant.

Abstract: The invention provides a synthetic combination of a crop and at least one fungal endophyte, wherein the crop is a host plant of the endophyte. Provided are also methods and compositions for producing such synthetic combinations. The endophyte reproduces and enhances the agronomic characteristics of the crop. Methods for inoculating the host plant with the endophyte, for propagating the host-endophyte combination, and for detecting the presence of the endophyte and of its metabolites within a host plant are also described.

Abstract: A baking apparatus produces endless strips of preferably liquid baking compounds on a baking surface carrier circulating in a machine frame, being heated at least in sections and transporting at least one endless baking surface through at least one baking zone disposed in a stationary manner in the machine frame. The baking zone contains a heating apparatus and extends from a baking compound application device as far as a strip removal apparatus. A rotatably mounted and driven hubless drum is provided as the circulating heated baking surface carrier. A follower roller is disposed pivotably about a steering axle and rolls on a rolling surface of the drum in a contact region. A tracking distance is provided between a point of intersection of the steering axle with the rolling surface and the contact region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising white kidney bean extract Fabenol and trehalose, and optionally water-soluble dietary fiber, for combing with food materials, such as butter, flour and egg to manufacture baked products in the high temperature baking process, for example at 120 to 200° C. The composition of present invention remains the inhibitory activity on ?-amylase under the baking condition of high temperature, which will offer a lowered degradation rate of starch in the baked products to make the baked food meeting the taste without increasing burden to consumers.

Abstract: A method of preparing a bird to provide edible food products that are produced to conserve portions of the bird parts and bird products resulting from the use of the method. Preferred embodiments of the method utilize the drumsticks of the bird and apply the method to manipulate the drumsticks by making a plurality of cuts to provide a unique food item, including, for example, a mini chicken osso bucco and a mini or half leg.

Abstract: System and method for processing raw shrimp. A head-on shell-on shrimp is first back-slit to expose the vein. Next, the head and some or all of the vein is removed in a hydraulic deheader. The headless, back-slit shrimp is then peeled in a roller-type peeling machine to remove the shell and any residual vein and provide high-quality, peeled and deveined shrimp meat.

Abstract: There is provided a method of thawing a frozen food in which the frozen food can be rapidly and uniformly thawed without the degradation of its quality. A frozen food is thawed by the application of electromagnetic waves of 100 MHz±10 MHz to the frozen food. The frozen food is fish eggs such as frozen sea urchin or salmon roe, a marine product such as fish meat or whale meat, frozen minced fish meat, meat or mince thereof, or food such as sushi that is formed with different food ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having a high concentration of poly-unsaturated fatty acids and oil compositions having a low concentration of ?-linolenic acid. In addition, the present invention is directed to processes for preparing oil compositions having advantageous stability characteristics.

Abstract: A method for controlling microbiological contamination in a heat exchanger while using the heat exchanger to process a food product. The method includes: while processing the food product in the heat exchanger, adding a microbiological control agent to the food product at a first location; and neutralizing at least partially the microbiological control agent by adding a neutralizing agent to the food product at a second location, the second location being downstream from the first location, at least part of the heat exchanger being between the first and second locations, the neutralizing agent being operative for reducing a chemical reactivity of the microbiological control agent in the food product. The microbiological control agent controls the microbiological contamination in the heat exchanger while the food product is processed. In some embodiments, the food product is a milk product.

Abstract: Freeze-dried, aerated yogurt products that include dairy or dairy-substitute compositions and an emulsifier are disclosed, along with methods of producing and using same.