Abstract: Certain types of rattle reels include a housing; a reel coupled to the housing; and an indicator arrangement carried by the housing. The indicator arrangement is operationally coupled to the reel so that movement of the reel relative to the housing activates the indicator arrangement. The indicator arrangement remains activated until the user manually resets the indicator arrangement. Certain types of rattle reels include a free-standing housing including an adjustable leg; a reel coupled to the housing; a power source carried by the housing; a light source carried by the housing; and a user interface member accessible for activating and deactivating the light source.

Abstract: A method for forming a fishing-hook-retention system is disclosed. The method may include molding a sheet of silicone rubber to include at least one indentation. The at least one indentation may extend at least partially through a thickness of the sheet of silicone rubber. After the molding, at least one slit may be cut into the sheet of silicone rubber. The at least one slit may have one end terminating in the at least one indentation. Thereafter, the sheet of silicone rubber may be used to retain and storing one or more fishing hooks. This may be accomplished by placing at least a portion of a fishing hook within the at least one slit. The sheet silicone rubber may therefore grip the fishing hook and prevent it from falling out of the at least one slit.

Abstract: An enhanced equine tool has an enhanced pick tool, an enhanced grip handle, and an interchangeable tool head. The pick tool extends through the handle and out one end, curves into a flex fulcrum, and then extends upwards to a pick tip. The handle has two finger stops and a tool mount that releasably mounts an interchangeable tool head. The tool head can be a collateral groove brush head, bale twine cutter head, etc. The collateral groove brush head is adapted to fit within the collateral groove of an equine hoof and provide enhanced cleaning. The V-shaped brush head also efficiently cleans the central groove of the frog and other areas. Together, the components of an enhanced equine tool provide a plethora of enhanced functionalities that allow the equine caregiver to efficiently clean the hoof and undertake other tasks as well.

Abstract: An insect trap that is effective for Cimex I. comprises an area of rigid pillars and/or hooks where these features extend from a base. The density of the features can vary from being sufficient to inhibit the trajectory of an insect through the features or to reside and travel on the top of the features. The features can be of a thickness of less than or about that of the insect's legs and the height of the features is at least the height of the insect. The features can be of a height of about the cross-section of an insect's leg. The features can be of a thickness of four microns or less and provide a plastron surface such that the surface can be employed in conjunction with a holding chamber and oriented where a portion of the surface is vertical or inverted such that the insect's foot-tip cannot adhere to or be supported by the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet for controlling termites, and more particularly, a sheet for controlling termites which has excellent control effect, can be easily treated and installed and is capable of prevent the place on which the sheet is installed from being damaged and deformed. The sheet for controlling termites according to the present invention comprises, a sheet main body being installed on the mounting surface and having planar structure; a movement route of termites being formed in the sheet main body for movement of termites; and a layer of termite pesticide comprising termite pesticide composition and being formed in the sheet main body and the movement route of termites.

Abstract: A plant material targeting apparatus includes a light source platform that is mobile during a non-use state and is at a fixed location during a use state. The apparatus also includes a light source coupled to the light source platform. The light source is configured to provide a high-intensity light. The apparatus further includes a beam director configured to direct the high-intensity light at first and second plant material targets. The apparatus also includes a control system configured to receive information representative of the location of the plant material target. The control system is also configured to provide a control signal to the beam director to control aiming of the high-intensity light at each of the first and second plant material targets while the light source platform is at the fixed location.

Abstract: A plant material targeting apparatus includes a light source platform and a light source coupled to the light source platform. The light source is configured to provide a high-intensity light. The apparatus also includes a light transmitter coupled to the light source. The light transmitter is configured to transmit the high-intensity light to a light redirector. In addition, the apparatus includes a light redirection platform separate from the light source platform. The light redirector is coupled to the light redirection platform. The light redirector is configured to receive the high-intensity light from the light transmitter and redirect the high-intensity light toward a plant material target to damage the plant material target. The apparatus further includes a control system that is configured to receive information representative of the location of the plant material target.

Abstract: This manual and localized weeding apparatus (1) comprises a heat generator (4) which is attached to a rod (2). The heat generator (4) comprises a fan and a heating resistor projecting a hot air jet (J1) into an inner volume (V5) of a bell (5) provided with a free edge (551) for supporting the apparatus (1) on the ground. According to the invention, the bell (5) is provided with at least one hole for discharging an air jet (J2) from the inner volume (V5) of the bell (5). The hole is separated from the free edge (551) by a distance of more than 2 cm.

Abstract: A container apparatus for exposing an article to an external environment, the apparatus including a sidewall with an interior having an inner surface, the sidewall terminating in a first margin and an opposing second margin. The container apparatus also includes a capsule having an outer periphery and an inner void holding the article, the outer periphery is slidably engaged to the sidewall inner surface, the capsule having a split boundary separating the capsule into a plurality of partial capsule elements. The capsule having a closed state with the partial capsule elements being adjacent at the boundary while slidably engaged to the sidewall with the void separated from the environment and the capsule being able to have an open state without the slidable engagement as the partial capsule elements are separated at the boundary with the void open to the environment, thus exposing the article to the environment.

Abstract: A remote control decoy having a hollow shell in the shape and appearance, when viewed above a waterline, of a waterfowl. A boat-like hull with an open top and blunted front end is affixed to an underside of the hollow shell such that the boat-like hull rides below the waterline.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cryopreservation (freezing) medium which can be used for long-term storage of cell lines, tissue samples, sperms, oocytes and embryos. The invention enables to freeze and store cells without affecting cell viability, to increase cell viability and to protect multipotent properties of the cells. The invention facilitates freezing and storing sperms, eggs, embryos, plant cells and materials, cancer and sensitive cell lines, stem cells (embryonic and mesenchymal), blood and blood cells and biological material and organs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an activated platelet preservation composition, a method for preserving activated platelet and a preserved activated platelet using the same. Here, the inventive feature relates to an activated platelet preservation composition comprising a divalent cation, chloride, vitamin B, a selenium source and a solvent, a kit using the same, a method for preserving an activated platelet, and a preserved activated platelet using the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for the manufacture and optimization of modified mRNA molecules for their use in improving organ viability and/or longevity.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a polymeric matrix made of a thermoplastic polymer and a photosensitizer incorporated in the polymeric matrix are provided. Also provided are processes of preparing the compositions, without using an organic solvent or a surfactant. Articles-of-manufacturing comprising the compositions, which can be self-disinfecting, and uses of the composition or articles-of-manufacturing comprising same for disinfecting bodily or inanimate substrates such as water are also provided.

Abstract: Spray drift during the application of an aqueous mixture of glyphosate and an auxinic herbicide is reduced by incorporating certain tertiary amine or tertiary amine oxide surfactants into the aqueous solution or mixture to be sprayed.

Abstract: The invention discloses herein a multifunctional nutritional adjuvant chemical composition for use in agriculture with water comprises pH modifying complex matrix, pH indicators, surfactants, penetrating agents, auxiliary chemicals and solvent; having multiple uses in agriculture such as pH corrector, auto pH indicator, wetting agent adjuvant, plants immune system activator, plant defense mechanism enhancer, nutrient supplement and plant growth hormone provider. The invention further discloses the process for preparation of said multifunctional nutritional adjuvant chemical composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial particle and to a composition for use in personal or home care products comprising the same. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the antimicrobial particle. The antimicrobial particle comprises thymol and terpineol incorporated in a caged inorganic silicate or aluminosilicate particle which is coated with a coating material selected from a water soluble alkali or alkaline earth metal salt.

Abstract: An antibacterial/antiviral coating material is provided, which allows for forming a highly water-resistant antibacterial/antiviral coating film. The antibacterial/antiviral coating material is obtained by blending, into an acrylic-melamine resin coating material, a quaternary ammonium salt (A) represented by Formula (1) below, and a polyhydric carboxylic acid (B) having a C6 or more hydrocarbon group and two or more carboxyl groups. (In Formula (1), R1 represents a C8-22 alkyl group; R2A, R2B and R2C each independently represent a C1-3 alkyl group; and X represents a halogen atom).

Abstract: A method for reducing parasites in aquatic animals is provided. The method includes administering to the aquatic animal a compound comprising propyl propane thiosulfonate (PTSO) having the formula R—SOa-S—R, where R represents n-propyl group (—CH2—CH2—CH3) and a is 2 and also propyl propane thiosulfinate (PTS) having the formula R—SOa-S—R, where R represents n-propyl group (—CH2—CH2—CH3) and a is 1, so that a combination of PTS and PTSO is administered to the aquatic animal resulting in the reduction of a plurality of crustaceans infecting the aquatic animal in response to administering the combination of PTS and PTSO to the aquatic animal.

Abstract: The present disclosure discusses dodecan-12-olide, and formulations thereof, and its use in detection surveys of, and in mitigation methods for, Emerald Ash Borer beetle infestations of Ash trees.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors, especially of fluopyram, for controlling Sclerotinia ssp., to a method for treating plants or plant parts for controlling Sclerotinia ssp. and to a method for treating seed for controlling Sclerotinia ssp. in the seed and in the plants which grow from the seed, by treating the seed with a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor.

Abstract: A compound of formula (Ie?): wherein Ar?, R1, R4c and Y are as defined herein and a method of controlling pests using the compound.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing lenacil and at least one phenylurea herbicide is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: A tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, and R11 each independently represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, etc.; R4, and R5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; Q represents any one group selected from Group P2 (provided that the group optionally has one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P1); and X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, has excellent control activity against pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazoline compounds of formula (I). The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to veterinary compositions comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a highly stable cleaning solution that generates a high concentration of hypochlorous acid during cleaning, and has sterilizing and washing out activity on bacteria and viruses. As means for achieving this object, a cleaning solution has been developed which is an aqueous solution containing hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ions produced using a diaphragm-free electrolysis process. The effective residual chlorine concentration thereof and the hydrogen ion concentration exponent thereof are adjusted to a value from 500 ppm to 2000 ppm and to a value from pH 8.5 to pH 9.5, respectively. Thus, the cleaning solution remains stable for a prolonged period of time, and exhibits high sterilizing and wash-out activity during use.

Abstract: A water treatment composition for treating a body of water is provided that provides visual feedback to the end-user of the effectiveness of the composition. The composition contains a majority of calcium hypochlorite particles; and an effective amount of colored particles containing an oxidizable pigment oxidizable dye and a water soluble material. The colored particles release the oxidizable dye to the body of the water to provide a transient color to the recreational water during dissolution of the composition in the body of water, the transient color providing a visual cue to the end-user signaling of the biocidal activity of the composition. Also provided is a method of applying the water treatment composition to recreational water.

Abstract: The bacterium Arthrobacter ureafaciens liulou 1 (CGMCC 9667) possesses a unique combination of high atrazine-degrading activity, a capability of colonizing plant roots after seed inoculation and traits of a plant growth promoting bacterium. Also disclosed is a method of A. ureafaciens liulou 1 (CGMCC 9667) application for remediation of the polluted soils and plant protection from atrazine.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of synergistic amounts of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki and chlorantraniliprole for the control of Diamondback Moth, Beet Armyworm, Sugarcane Borer, Soybean Looper and Corn Earworm. Specifically, the synergistic ratio of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki to chlorantraniliprole is from about 1:0.001 to about 1:3.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of synergistic amounts of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai and chlorantraniliprole for the control of Diamondback Moth, Beet Armyworm, Soybean Looper, Corn Earworm, Cabbage Looper, and Southwestern Corn Borer. Specifically, the synergistic ratio of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai to chlorantraniliprole is from about 1:0.00003 to about 1:3.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of synergistic amounts of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai, Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki and chlorantraniliprole for the control of diamondback moth, beet armyworm, sugarcane borer, soybean looper, corn earworm, cabbage looper and southwestern corn borer, wherein the ratio of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki to Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai is from about 1:0.47 to about 1:0.92, and the ratio of the total amount of Bacillus thuringiensis to chlorantraniliprole is from about 1:0.0001 to about 1:20.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technique, a method, and a composition for controlling plant pathogens comprising a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens KBC1004 strain and a culture medium thereof as active ingredients. Particularly, the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens KBC1004 strain and the culture medium thereof of the present invention have excellent antifungal activity against various plant pathogens such as Rhizoctonia solani AG-2-2(IV) causing turfgrass diseases, Botrytis cinerea causing gray mold rot, Colletotrichum acutatum causing chili pepper anthracnose, Colletotrichum gleosprodes causing sweet persimmon anthracnose, Rhizoctonia cerealis causing yellow patch, Rhizoctonia solani AG-1(1A) causing brown patch, Sclerotium rolfsii causing southern blight, and Phytophthora drechsleri causing kiwifruit phytophthora blight, so that they can be efficiently used as an eco-friendly composition for controlling plant pathogens.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the use of synergistic amounts of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai and Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki for the control of diamondback moth, beet armyworm, sugarcane borer, soybean looper, corn earworm, cabbage looper and southwestern corn borer, wherein the ratio of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki to Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai is from about 1:0.001 to about 1:3.5.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates an agricultural formulation comprising a high potency Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain and a Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai strain, wherein the weight ratio of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki to Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai is from about 20:80 to 80:20. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing the formulation of the present invention and using the same to effectively control crop pests.

Abstract: In-situ enzymatic preparation of peracid-based removable antimicrobial coating compositions and their methods of use for controlling microorganisms at various loci are disclosed.

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: An oven comprising a housing, a cavity located within the housing, and a rotator having a first food loading section and a second food loading section is disclosed. The cavity includes a single opening for loading a food item into the cavity. If one of the first food loading section and the second food loading section is located outside of said cavity, then the other of the first food loading section and the second food loading section is located within said cavity. A first cook setting of the oven when the first food loading section is within the cavity and a second cook setting of the oven when the second food loading section is within the cavity are independently controllable. The first food loading section and the second food loading section may be separated by a divider, which prevents heat from escaping from the cavity through the opening.

Abstract: A device for selectively baking or crisp baking dough pieces based on a customer request for requested baked goods includes at least one input storage and at least one associated feeding device for respectively storing and feeding various kinds of dough pieces. A throughput baking oven selectively bakes or crisp bakes the dough pieces. The throughput oven has a conveyor for transporting the dough pieces through the baking oven. The throughput oven has only one oven space, and the conveyor has at least two conveyor belts passing through the oven space capable of simultaneously transporting dough pieces through the oven space. At least one output storage receives and stores the baked goods made from the dough pieces. After the customer request made through an operating unit, the requested baked goods are transported from the at least one output storage to the dispensing unit to be dispensed therein.

Abstract: A wheat flour for deep-fried food crusts is obtained by subjecting a mixture including a wheat flour and from 0.05 to 0.5 parts by mass of an emulsifier with respect to 100 parts by mass of the wheat flour to a heating treatment for 1 to 20 seconds under a condition where the temperature of the mixture is from 65 to 99° C. The emulsifier is at least one type of emulsifier selected from sucrose fatty acid esters and lecithin. The blending ratio of the emulsifier is preferably from 0.1 to 0.45 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the wheat flour. The wheat flour has an average grain size of preferably less than 100 ?m. A crust material for deep-fried foods including the aforementioned wheat flour for deep-fried food crusts, and a tempura flour including the aforementioned wheat flour for deep-fried food crusts are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for producing a sprouted grain comprising steeping at least one grain at a temperature from about 2° C. to about 29° C. for a period of time less than about 24 hours to a moisture content ranging from about 29% to about 38%; optionally, germinating the at least one grain for less than about 2 days; and kilning with controlled air circulation the at least one grain at a temperature ranging from at least about 49° C. to about 93° C. for less than about 20 hours to a moisture content of about 7% to about 16%. Also disclosed herein is a sprouted grain prepared from the processes disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein are a dough comprising sprouted whole grains prepared from the processes disclosed herein, as well as baked goods and beverages comprising sprouted whole grains prepared from the processed disclosed herein.

Abstract: There is provided a lactic acid bacteria strain, Lactococcus lactis with accession number IDAC 270613-01, having a short fermentation lag phase of 1 to 5 hours which is compatible with modern bread making methods. Pre-ferment methods which use the strain for manufacture of leavened products and the leavened products produced therefrom are also disclosed.

Abstract: A cake icing device comprising a stationary circular base designed to support a cake covered with icing; a support arm detachably attached to the circular base and terminates at a center point above the cake; a center pivot member designed to operationally engage the support arm; a horizontal icing member designed to engage the center pivot member and to rotate radially above the cake; and a vertical icing member detachably attached to the horizontal icing member being designed to circle the cake. The user moves the horizontal icing member and the vertical icing member about the cake to engage the cake icing in order to smooth or add decorative features to the cake icing.

Abstract: A rotary molding system for molding food products, mold cavities formed when a mold shell rotates mold shapes disposed along the mold shell into a fill position between a fill plate and a wear plate. Molded food products are removed from mold cavities using knock-out cups, the use of air pressure, or the use of a vacuum source disposed below the mold cavity, without the need to slow the rotation of the mold shell. Knock-out cups may be used with a heating system to reduce accumulation of unwanted materials on the knock-out cups. The rotary molding system can also be used to form products with contoured surfaces. A smart tagging system can be used to ensure that compatible sets of mold shells and knock out cups are being used. A vacuum region may be disposed upstream of the fill position to remove air within the mold cavity prior to filling.

Abstract: A meat inspection and sorting line comprising supply means, a radiation inspection facility, a cutting facility and a reject facility. Meat parts are brought together and fed into the radiation inspection facility by means of a conveyor in a layer of meat parts. An undesired object is detected by the radiation inspection facility by means of e.g. an X-ray technique and a part of the layer of meat parts containing the undesired object is identified and separated from the layer of meat parts by the cutting facility. The identified and separated part of the layer of meat parts containing the undesired object is rejected by the reject facility from the layer of meat parts.

Abstract: A filet slicing device provides a top and bottom plate to secure the piece of meat, a holder, and a plurality of center plates of varying thicknesses which enable the user to cut filets of corresponding thicknesses. The top plate provides a window, enabling the user to observe the meat and monitoring the progress of the each cut. The holder may be pressed downward into the top window as necessary.

Abstract: With a method of storing meat stored in a refrigerator or a freezer after a lump of meat is prepared into small portions, which includes irradiating the meat with positive ions and negative ions before storage in the refrigerator or the freezer, a method of extending a durable life of food requiring storage by refrigeration, a method of suppressing growth of fungi developed at a surface of food requiring storage by refrigeration, and an ion irradiation apparatus which can suitably be used for these methods, a method allowing suppression of growth of fungi adhering to food (in particular, meat) requiring storage by refrigeration, a method of thereby extending a durable life of food requiring storage by refrigeration, and an apparatus which can suitably be used for these methods are provided.

Abstract: There is a process which can pasteurize in-shell chicken eggs to inactivate pathogens when present which includes all strains of salmonella and all strains of viruses that historically have been known to exist within chicken eggs and currently are known to be evolving into new and separate strains which may cause large quantities of human illnesses unless countermeasures are developed and employed. One such countermeasure is provided through pasteurization of the subject in-shell eggs through pasteurization involving concurrently a secured environment together with a protocol which enables total inactivation of the targeted pathogens whether bacterial or viral without risk of recontamination.

Abstract: A method using a membrane-concentration method and a freeze-concentration method includes: a membrane-concentration step in which a fluid to be treated is cooled and a membrane-concentrated fluid is prepared by membrane-concentrating the solid content concentration thereof by more than 1.5 times; an ice crystal generation step in which said membrane-concentrated fluid is cooled, ice crystals of said membrane-concentrated fluid are generated in said membrane-concentrated fluid, and a mixed fluid to be treated is formed wherein said mixed fluid to be treated is comprised of said ice crystals and a concentrated fluid to be treated produced from said membrane-concentrated fluid by generating said ice crystals in said membrane-concentrated fluid thereby said membrane-concentrated fluid is concentrated; and an ice crystal separation step in which said mixed fluid is separated into said concentrated fluid to be treated and said ice crystals, and said separated concentrated fluid to be treated is retrieved.

Abstract: Claimed is the preparation of an infant formula base product, comprising: (a) microfiltration (ME) of animal skim milk over a membrane having a porosity of 0.10-0.35 micrometer and operating with a volume concentration factor of 1.5-8, resulting in a retentate (MFR) and a permeate (MFP); (b) ultrafiltration (UF) of the MEP originating from step (a) over a membrane having a molecular weight cut-off of at most 25 kDa and operating with a volume concentration factor of 1.5-8, resulting in a retentate (UFR) and a permeate fUEP); (c) combining the MFR from step (a) and the UFR from step (b), to obtain a defined casein/whey ratio. Alternatively, the product of step (a) is used as a protein source. Claimed is also a composition comprising 40-50 g casein, 30-40 g lactose and 5-16 g ash per 100 g dry weight.

Abstract: A continuous process is proposed for producing a white cheese preparation, in which (a) pasteurized milk is heated to a temperature from 80 to 95° C., (b) the heated milk is denatured, (c) the denatured product is subjected to a dwell time, (d) the resultant product is freed from the whey, (e) the residue, optionally with addition of additives is placed into a mould with the aid of a vacuum former and finally (f) from the mould is charged into the final packaging.