Abstract: An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a frame and a lift assembly operably engaged with the frame. The lift assembly has a pulley system. An egg processing head is operably engaged with the pulley system. A plurality of egg processing devices is operably engaged with the egg processing head. The pulley system is configured to move the egg processing head such that the egg processing devices are capable of interacting with eggs provided proximate thereto. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a design for a beehive comprising partial multi-story construction with features of a top bar hive to produce more honey without the known problems associated with stacked hives or top bar hives.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a spawner for breeding fish and other aquatic species. The spawner may include a vessel and a platform disposed therein. The platform may include a raised point, a floor that extends downwardly at an angle from the raised point to a peripheral edge, a plurality of vertical walls, and at least one cubby.

Abstract: A water inlet system for an aquarium is disclosed along with a siphon stopper and a method of attaching the system to an aquarium. The water inlet system is designed to pass through an aperture formed in a sidewall of the aquarium. A tubular member is connected to a pump which can supply water from a reservoir to the aquarium. The tubular member passes through the aperture and into the aquarium. An adapter having a spout is connected to one end of the tubular member. In addition, a siphon stopper is secured to the adapter, above the spout, and serves to break any back siphon that may develop should the water line in the aquarium drop below a predetermined point. The method includes the steps of attaching the water inlet system to the aquarium.

Abstract: An overflow system is disclosed for use with a tank having a side wall. The overflow system includes an overflow device having a front wall, a back wall, a first sidewall and a second sidewall all secured to a bottom wall and extending upward therefrom to create a chamber having an open top. The front wall, back wall and first and second sidewalls have a plurality of slots formed therethrough. The overflow device is positioned in the tank such that a portion of the plurality of slots is disposed below the fluid line of the tank so as to receive fluid from the tank into the chamber. The bottom wall has an enlarged aperture formed therethrough. The overflow system also includes a first aperture formed through the sidewall of the tank. The first aperture is positioned below the bottom wall of the overflow device. An attachment mechanism attaches the bottom wall of the overflow device to an inside surface of the sidewall of the tank. The attachment means passes through the first aperture.

Abstract: A circulation type aquaculture method and a circulation type aquaculture apparatus which treat and remove ammonia harmful to fishes/shellfishes. The method includes a first step of finding an ammonia decomposition rate upon preliminarily treating cultivation water by using ozone or hypochloric acid so as to set a target remaining amount of ammonia after the decomposing treatment, a second step of finding the amount of ammonia in cultivation water so as to calculate a treating period of time required for reducing the amount of ammonia to the target remaining amount of ammonia based upon the ammonia decomposition rate of the first step, a third step of treating the cultivation water using ozone or hypochloric acid during the treating period of time calculated in the second step so as to treat and decompose ammonia in the cultivation water and a fourth step of returning the cultivation water to the aquaculture tank.

Abstract: This invention provides an HLA class I-expressing non-human animal that can be prepared efficiently in a simple manner within a short period of time, in which the transgene copy number to be introduced thereinto and the integration site of transgene are regulated, and in which the expression level of the transgene and the site of expression thereof are regulated. The invention also provides a method for preparing such non-human animal. In such HLA class I gene knock-in non-human animal, an artificial chimeric gene encoding an artificial chimeric protein comprising a protein composed of ?2 microglobulin, HLA class I ?1 and ?2 regions, and an MHC class I ?3 region of a non-human animal ligated in such order from the N terminus is expressed under the control of a transcription regulatory region of ?2 microglobulin gene of the non-human animal.

Abstract: An item of fishing tackle comprising a compressible connector adapted to attach said item of fishing tackle to a fishing line, wherein the compressible connector comprises a wall defining an elongate cavity having an opening at one end thereof, the cavity being adapted to receive a portion of fishing line through the opening, and wherein the wall is adapted to be compressed inelastically towards the portion of fishing line inserted into the cavity to secure the said portion of line therein.

Abstract: A crab lure is disclosed that permits a crabber may to use an ordinary fishing rod, reel and fishing line to easily cast the crab lure away from the crabber's standing position. As crab lure strikes the surface of the water, the lure's flared tube with baited, spring-loaded clip may gradually slide freely down the line, toward the bottom, leaving the lure's float at the surface. The crab lure enables the crabber to lift bait from the bottom, while allowing the crab to freely move with the bait, and away from obstructions encountered on the bottom, and prevents the bait from being dragged on the bottom and potentially damaged or released from the baiting apparatus. Movement of the float and/or tension on the line will let the crabber know that a crab has latched onto the bait.

Abstract: Hollow body insect traps with a continuous sidewall and a detachable base defining a truncated pyramid or a truncated cone shape, wherein the apex of the truncated cone or pyramid has a top surface defining an inlet communicating the interior of the hollow body with the exterior environment. Package systems, accessory packages, insect trapping kits and methods for monitoring insects are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for killing pests in an affected area of a structure comprises a heat exchanger unit placed within an affected area, and a thermostatic control. The heat exchanger unit is configured to receive a flow of water from a faucet, and generate heated air by transferring heat from the flow of water received from the faucet to air flowing through the heat exchanger unit. The thermostatic control is configured to monitor a temperature of the flow of water as it is received by the heat exchanger unit, monitor a temperature of the air as it is received at an inlet of the heat exchanger unit, and automatically cease the flow of water to the heat exchanger unit when the temperature of the air received by the heat exchanger unit is greater than the temperature of the flow of water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for nozzle control. The system includes an overall system pressure valve, configured to adjust the pressure of an agricultural product within a boom. A master node is configured to receive an overall system flow rate measurement, an overall target flow rate, and an overall system pressure measurement, the master node configured to adjust the overall system pressure valve to control the pressure of the agricultural product. A plurality of smart nozzles are configured to dispense the agricultural product, the plurality of smart nozzles each associated with an electronic control unit (ECU) and one or more individual nozzle, the smart nozzle is configured to control a nozzle flow rate of the associated one or more individual nozzles.

Abstract: A bag constructed of a weed suppression material for packaging a ground cover material. When the bag is in a closed configuration, the bag serves as a container for shipping, handling, and storage of the ground cover material. When the bag is opened and unfolded, and the ground cover material within the bag is spread over the opened and unfolded bag, the bag serves as a layer of weed suppression material on top of underlying soil and beneath the ground cover. The weed suppression material is a porous, water permeable, biodegradable film made from mixtures of a polybutylene succinate (PBS) resin, a polyhydroxy alkanoate (PHA) resin, a polylactic acid (PLA) resin, a polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) resin, a polybutylene adipate succinate (PBAS) resin, or a thermoplastic starch (TPS).

Abstract: Fly Balls repel files because flies are frightened and confused by the multiple thousands of reflective images they see whenever they are in a Fly Balls' no flies zone. A combination of a flies 4,000 eyes; faceted bead(s) reflections; and multiple water molecule reflections create a visual reflective predator threat to a fly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holder for an animal can call used for hunting. A can call is positioned about the device so that when a user activates a remote control, the holder inverts the can call producing a noise that attracts game animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal can call used for hunting. The can call makes a noise simulating a deer buck grunt call when inverted.

Abstract: A game call that produces a sound that attracts wild turkey. Said wild turkey game call comprises a cylindrical member that houses a movable a stem member that produces the sound when the stem member is moved up and down within the cylindrical housing. The wild turkey game call may be placed within a gripping means of a game call holder so that the movable stem is moved up and down when the game call holder is remotely activated by a user.

Abstract: A tree stand including a ladder having a first end and a second end is provided. The ladder includes a first side, a second side and a plurality of rungs extending between the first side and the second side, a platform extending outwardly from the first end of the ladder, a stabilizer arm connected to and extending from each side of the ladder, each stabilizer arm having a first end attached to a point between the top end and the bottom end of the ladder and a second end.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for avoiding fracturing, e.g., thermo-mechanical fracturing, in vitrified biological systems via rapid cooling and/or warming persufflation techniques, by reducing the domain size of fracturing and by reducing thermal gradients. Also disclosed is a system adapted to rapidly cool and warm vitrifiable vascular biological tissue by persufflation, significantly reducing cryoprotectant toxicity from that of surface cooled tissue, in which the system is constructed and configured to use one or more of helium gas, hydrogen gas, neon gas, argon gas, krypton gas, xenon gas, oxygen gas, or various gaseous compounds. The system can he operated under pressure to increase the density and heat capacity of the gas relative to its density and heat capacity at atmospheric pressure and to cool the gas by one or more of mechanical action and by the phase change of a material such as a cryogenic gas or solid.

Abstract: Novel methods and systems for electromagnetic freezing are disclosed. An oscillating magnetic field can be applied in conjunction with a static magnetic field in order to align magnetic particles inside biological tissues. Such chains may be naturally present or artificially introduced. Needle-shaped electrodes may be used to produce ions and disturb the air layers insulating the tissues to be frozen.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preserving natural turf that has been pulled up, characterised in that said method comprises the steps of: a) pulling up the sods of natural turf; b) laying out the sods on a planar surface; c) applying a preservation composition comprising from 1 wt. % to 99 wt. % glycerine; and d) drying the sods obtained in step c). Said method allows said natural turf to retain its natural or living appearance over a long period of time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable aqueous adjuvant concentrate comprising a mixture of potassium salts and at least one surfactant. The invention additionally relates to sprayable diluted herbicidal formulations (tank mixes) containing the above aqueous adjuvant concentrate and at least a herbicide.

Abstract: Procedures are described which use solvents to increase the topical insecticidal activity of toxic insect peptides. These procedures comprise drying the peptides, if needed, followed by the addition of either: 1) a polar organic solvent, with or without water, to a dried peptide, or 2) the addition of polar aprotic solvent or other adjuvant to the dried peptide, followed by the addition of either: 1) a polar organic solvent, with or without water, (where a polar aprotic solvent is added first) or 2) a polar aprotic solvent or other adjuvant to the peptide polar organic solvent (where the polar organic solvent is added first), to the peptide formulation.

Abstract: Storage stable polyhydroxylated aromatic ether adducts of polyalkylene oxide are described. Reactive compositions are formed by combining an ether adduct with an aldehyde, optionally further adding a phenolic-aldehyde prepolymer. The reactive compositions are cured by removing water, by acidification, or both. The cured compositions sorb solvated compounds from environments containing water. The cured compositions are also useful for pre-loading with compounds that are subsequently released at a controlled rate into environments containing water.

Abstract: An aqueous adjuvant concentrate can be prepared using a formulation including: a. from about 15 to about 45% by weight of a potassium salt chosen among di-potassium phosphate, potassium sulfate, potassium nitrate, tri-potassium citrate, potassium salts of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and mixture thereof; b. from about 0.5 to about 6% by weight of at least one surfactant and c. from about 3 to about 9% by weight of a hydroxypropyl tamarind gum wherein a, b, and c are dissolved into the aqueous adjuvant. The aqueous adjuvant can include other compounds such as ah herbicide.

Abstract: A synergistic microbicidal composition having two components. The first component is a nonionic surfactant with structure: R2O(CH2CH(CH3)O)3(CH2CH2O)5H, where R2 is a mixture of C8-C14 linear alkyl groups. The second component is 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol. The weight ratio of the nonionic surfactant to 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol is from 1:0.08 to 1:0.12 or 1:0.2 to 1:1.8286.

Abstract: A liquid concentrate which includes: a) from 20 to 70% by weight of 3-phenylpropan-1-ol, b) from 10 to 50% by weight of 1,2-octanediol, c) from 15 to 60% by weight of 1,3-propanediol, and d) where necessary up to 2000 ppm of one or more antioxidants; and a composition for topical application, including such liquid concentrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compound I an insecticidal active carboxamide derivative and at least one active compound II selected from a group M comprising acteylcholine esterase inhibitors, GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists, sodium channel modulators, nicotinic acteylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists, allosteric nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activators, chloride channel activators, juvenile hormone mimics, homopteran feeding blockers, mit grow inhibitors, inhibitors of mitochondrial ATP synthase, uncouplers of the oxidative phosphorylation, inhibitors of the chitin biosynthesis, moulting disruptors, ecdyson receptor agonists, octamin receptor agonists, inhibitors of the MET, voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers, inhibitors of the lipid synthesis, ryanodine receptor modulators and other compounds as defined in the description, in synergistically effective amounts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural mixtures comprising as active compound I a pesticidal active carboxamide and at least one fungicidal active compound II selected from azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, carbamates, heterocyclic and various other compounds as defined in the description, in synergistically effective amounts. The invention relates further to methods and use of these mixtures for combating insects, arachnids or nematodes and harmful fungis in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests, especially also for protecting seeds.

Abstract: Solid form compositions for deterring birds, methods for making such compositions and methods for deterring birds. A preferred embodiment of the invention provides processes for making solid form bird deterrent compositions comprising a deterrent, which processes comprise combining a carbohydrate source, deterrent and one or more garlic substances, and a filler, to form a mixture and treating the mixture with a metal oxide to form a bird deterrent composition.

Abstract: A method and compounds are described and claimed relating to plant defense inducer compositions and compounds, and to their use for improving certain aspects of plant and crop management, including treating plant disease, improving the ability of plants to defend against disease, reducing disease symptoms, treating HLB disease, minimizing crop yield decreases due to plant disease, improving crop productivity, and increasing crop quality. In particular, the compounds and compositions are useful for controlling and treating plant disease, for example Huanglongbing disease (HLB) and mitigating disease symptoms of HLB and Ca. Liberibacter infection in plants. Crop plants are contemplated for use with the invention, for example citrus trees.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides for antimicrobial compositions having enhanced solubility and methods of using the same. The antimicrobial compositions are suitable for reducing or preventing microorganism growth, viability, or survival. The antimicrobial compositions generally include at least one antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound and a water-soluble spacer compound or spacer interspersed therewith.

Abstract: This invention provides a composition with method of controlling and attracting noxious arthropods, and protecting plants from damage caused by noxious arthropods. The invention provides a noxious arthropod attractant composition that shows synergistic effects and comprises at least two types of compounds selected from the group consisting of p-anisaldehyde, benzaldehyde, ethyl nicotinate, geraniol, linalool, nerol, citronellol, o-anisaldehyde, ?-farnesene, methyl anthranilate, methyl benzoate, o-aminoacetophenone, o-anisidine, methyl m-aminobenzoate, methyl o-toluate, eugenol, 3-phenylpropylaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde, eucalyptol, squalene and ?-hexylcinnamaldehyde.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-acylimino compound of formula (I): wherein X is O or S, in particular O; m is an integer selected from 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; Het is a 5 or 6 membered carbon-bound or nitrogen-bound heterocyclic ring, W1-W2-W3-W4 represents a carbon chain group connected to N and C?N, and thus forming a saturated, unsaturated, or partially unsaturated 5 or 6 membered nitrogen containing heterocycle, wherein W1, W2, W3 and W4 each individually represent CRvRw, R1, R2 may be hydrogen, halogen, etc. R3 may be hydrogen, halogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc. R4a, R4b if present, may be hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, etc. R5 may be hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkenyl, C1-C6-alkinyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, S(O)nNR9aR9b, NR9aR9b, C(?O)OR8, C(?O)NR9aR9b, C(?S)NR9aR9b, C(?O)R7a, C(?S)R7a, NR9a—C(?O)R7a, NR9a—C(?S)R7a, NR9a—S(O)nR8a, a moiety Q-phenyl, where the phenyl ring is optionally substituted with one or more, e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of fungicidally active carboxamides for seed treatment, for corresponding seed dressings comprising these carboxamides, to a process for controlling phytopathogenic fungi by treating the seed with fungicidally active carboxamides, and also to seed which has been treated with the fungicidally active carboxamides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Y1 and Y2 have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests. The compounds of the formula (I) are also suitable as nematicides for plant-damaging pests and/or anthelminthics for endoparasites in humans and animals.

Abstract: Compositions and processes for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include certain 2,5-substituted tetrazoles.

Abstract: A highly hot-water-resistant antibacterial treatment agent is provided, which is capable of suppressing the sliminess of water supply-and-drainage members such as drainage members, for a long period of time, equipped to a kitchen sink or bathroom drain. The antibacterial treatment agent includes: a quaternary ammonium salt represented by Formula (1) below; and a polyhydric carboxylic acid having a C6 or higher hydrocarbon group and two or more carboxyl groups. (In Formula (1), R1 represents a C16-18 alkyl group; R2A, R2B, R4A, R4B and R4C each independently represent a C1-3 alkyl group; R3 represents a C1-4 alkylene group; and X represents a halogen atom).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition comprising at least one pesticide compound and at least one adjuvant comprising a microfibrillated cellulose. The invention also relates to a method for preparing a pesticide composition comprising the admixture of a microfibrillated cellulose, and a pesticide compound.

Abstract: Use of an agrochemical formulation aid composition with organic acid herbicides, pesticides and the like comprising monocarbamide dihydrogen sulfate and micronutrients is described.

Abstract: A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces that includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: Disclosed is an additive of ZnO/Ag° with a bacteriostatic and fungistatic action in the production of plastic items based on resins such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, high-impact polystyrene, polyurethanes, etc., especially for producing automotive products, electrical appliances, products for washing, for storing and conducting water, for packaging, etc. The additive is prepared by mixing nanometric silver concentrates and pre-treated zinc oxide with a polymer resin compatible with the target application as a vehicle, obtaining pellets of the additive in a ratio of between 10:90 and 90:10 in weight of ZnO/Ag° : vehicle. The additive is biologically effective at a ratio in the final product of between 0.01 and 0.5 wt. % of polymer mixture and does not have any negative effects on other properties of the polymer, such as the whiteness thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified surface capable of having bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity when it is light irradiated, thus converting the surface of the substrate into a bacteriostatic and a bactericidal surface as many times as it is desired, and for a long time. According to the invention, the modified surface upon light irradiation avoids the attachment of a microorganism to this surface, inhibits the formation of a biofilm on this surface and destroys an already formed biofilm on this surface. These effects can be achieved as many times as it is desired, and for indefinite time.

Abstract: Provided herein are modified insects having decreased expression of a testis-specific coding region compared to a control insect. In one embodiment, the modified insect includes the characteristic of reduced fertility, reduced fecundity, or a combination thereof, when compared to the control insect. Optionally and preferably, the competiveness of the modified insect is not significantly reduced compared to the control insect. Also included herein are methods for making a modified insect, and methods for using the modified insects, including making populations of modified insects and use of the modified insects in sterile insect technique for biological control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the vigor and/or crop yield of agricultural plants under essentially non-existent pathogen pressure, wherein the plants, the plant propagules, the seed of the plants and/or a locus where the plants are growing or are intended to grow are treated with an effective amount of a composition comprising a Bacillus subtilis strain with Accession No. NRRL B-21661, a mutant of the strain having all the identifying characteristics of the strain, or a cell-free extract thereof; wherein the vigor and/or crop yield of agricultural plants under essentially non-existent pathogen pressure is increased and the increase in vigor is characterized by less fertilizer needed.

Abstract: This application describes and claims a method of improving the health and vigor of a plant, comprising administering to the plant an effective amount of a bacterial composition which comprises a botanically compatible vehicle and an isolated bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Bacillus megaterium PT6, Bacillus subtilis PT26A, Paenibacillus sp. ATY16, and any combination thereof. Improvement in health and vigor is one or more of the following: a) improved resistance to disease; b) improved ability to defend against disease; c) reduction of disease symptoms; d) faster growth; e) improved crop productivity; f) improved crop quality; g) improved seed germination; h) improved seedling emergence; or any combination thereof. Isolated bacterial strains and mixtures of bacteria are provided, as well as compositions comprising the isolated bacterial strains.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of phytopathogenic fungus control are provided, the compositions and methods include a first component of dissolved organic matter (DOM) concentrate having natural organic matter of defined composition, suitable for soil, foliar, and seed coating.

Abstract: There is disclosed a spray apparatus for holding contents comprising diatomaceous earth and a compressed propellant for propelling the diatomaceous earth. There is also disclosed use of diatomaceous earth to control a population of bedbugs, wherein the diatomaceous earth comprises remains of pennate diatoms. There is also disclosed a method of controlling a population of insects, the method comprising causing a compressed propellant to propel diatomaceous earth on a surface. Method of manufacturing a spray apparatus and methods of preparing diatomaceous earth for use in controlling a population of insects are also disclosed.

Abstract: Essentially carbohydrate-free, protein-based pizza crusts and methods for preparing the same are disclosed herein. The organoleptic properties of the disclosed pizza crusts preferably resemble the organoleptic properties of traditional baked goods and are substantially different from the organoleptic properties of traditional meat products. The disclosed pizza crusts comprise a meat or nut flour, a flavor-masking spice, salt, and a vegetable, fruit, or plant-based oil or an oil-based spray. The disclosed pizza crusts preferably resemble traditional pizza crusts in both appearance and taste.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of extruding sleeves extruded of collagen for encasing sausages, wherein a collagen fluid is fed to an extrusion head; the collagen fluid is guided through the extrusion head; and the collagen fluid is discharged from the extrusion head. The invention also relates to an extrusion head for performing such a process as well as a co-extrusion sausage line. Finally also the sleeve extruded with this method or devices is part of the invention.