Abstract: A leash having a warning device that produces an arc sound and/or vibration generated by an electrical arc between electrodes in a manner such that no electricity can be imparted into a human or animal, and a method of using the leash. Also provided is an animal training device that mounts on a collar or harness worn by the animal, which produces an arc sound and/or vibration generated by an electrical arc between electrodes in a manner such that no electricity can be imparted into a human or animal, and a method of a using the animal training device.

Abstract: A method for unloading live poultry onto a horizontal receiving surface from a multi-level transportation container having an access side with an opening at each level and a door for closing each opening. The method includes receiving the transportation container within a support cradle that is rotatably supported on one or more pivot mounts, with the access side of the transportation container in a substantially vertical orientation. The method further includes rotating the support cradle and the transportation container together through an angle of about 90 degrees until the access side of the transportation container is in a substantially horizontal orientation above the horizontal receiving surface while maintaining the doors is a closed position, and upon reaching the substantially horizontal orientation, activating a door opening mechanism to open the doors for each level of the transportation container to deposit the live poultry contained therein onto the horizontal receiving surface.

Abstract: A bee feeder system includes a bee house having multiple stacked levels. One of the levels includes a bee feeder having a frame with a central opening and a feeder pipe extending across the central opening. The feeder pipe has a distal section including spaced feeder holes and a proximal section that extends outside the frame. A bee food container is attached to the proximal section of the feeder pipe. The feeder pipe is rotatable relative to the frame for moving between an on position in which the feed container is above the distal section of the feeder pipe and the feeder holes face toward a bottom major face of the frame and an off position in which the feed container is below the distal section of the feeder pipe and the feeder holes face toward a top major face of the frame.

Abstract: An aquarium filter with water stream diversion system and method of use thereof, having an intake, an outlet, and a pump to draw water into the intake and discharge water from the outlet. The system further includes a water stream diversion conduit having a first open end, an opposite second open end, and a fluid channel between the first and second open ends. The first open end of the conduit can releasably connect to the intake of the pump or the outlet of the pump. When the conduit is connected to the outlet of the pump, the water is diverted from the outlet of the pump into the conduit, for discharge from the conduit. When the conduit is connected to the intake of the pump, water is drawn into the conduit and discharged from the conduit into the intake of the pump.

Abstract: Immunocompetent animal models having immunological tolerance to a xenograft and methods of producing the same. The animal models are tolerized to the xenograft in the pre-immune, fetal or embryonic stage, followed by transplanting the xenograft into the animal in the post-natal stage, such that the post-natal animal is immunologically tolerant to the xenograft, while remaining immunocompetent.

Abstract: A human artificial chromosome vector comprising a gene encoding a human antibody heavy chain, a gene encoding a human antibody light chain, and a gene encoding an IgM heavy chain constant region derived from a nonhuman animal.

Abstract: An underwater imaging system is disclosed. A boat sonar transducer is configured to transmit and receive sonar signals and generate an image of water and surfaces using received sonar signals. An active echo system is configured to be positioned within the water to remotely communicate with the boat sonar transducer. The active echo system includes an ultrasound transducer configured to detect sonar signals transmitted by the boat sonar transducer and transmit an active echo pulse, or a series of active echo pulses, back to the boat sonar transducer. A microprocessor is configured to drive the ultrasound transducer to transmit the active echo pulse, or series of active echo pulses, back to the boat sonar transducer in response to the ultrasound transducer detecting sonar signals transmitted by the boat sonar transducer.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a fishing equipment with a blade based attractor. The fishing equipment comprises at-least four corner blades and a central bait wire. The at-least four corner blades are connected to a common head through at-least four wires. The central bait wire is connected to the head and lies at equidistance from each corner at a centre position. The head further is attached to the corner blades and the central bait wire through a dual snap swivel. The head is connected to a fishing rod through split ring. The head is primarily made up of resin.

Abstract: A spool braking device includes a conductor, a magnetic unit, and a support portion. The conductor has a rotational surface, and is configured to rotate in conjunction with a spool rotatably supported by a reel body. The magnetic unit has at least two magnets arranged on a surface facing the rotational surface of the conductor. The support portion movably supports the magnetic unit between a separated position that is separated from the rotational surface of the conductor and a proximal position that is proximate to the rotational surface of the conductor. The biasing member is configured to bias the magnetic unit from the proximal position to the separated position.

Abstract: A variety of novel frames for bladed fishing lures are disclosed. Generally, the frames provide for facile assembly and secure containment of associated blades while providing pivotal supporting structure for the blades. Weights for the lures are inferiorly and separately disposed relative to the blades to provide ballast and stability without markedly affecting blade and associated lure action. Careful attention is paid to frame construction to assure wire patterns are compatible with automatic wire winding machines and communicated forces are consistent with maintaining frame structure.

Abstract: A discrete and safe automated insect monitoring system includes a housing, an interior chamber within the housing, and a light source arranged within the housing to illuminate at least a portion of a floor surface of the interior chamber. A multi-pixel optical sensor is arranged within the housing so that a field of view of the sensor comprehends a substantial portion of the floor surface. A processing circuit arranged within the housing receives optical data from the multi-pixel optical sensor, analyzes the optical data to detect the intrusion of an insect or other object into the interior chamber by comparing most recently received optical data to previously received optical data, and generates an indication in response to detecting the intrusion of an insect or other object. Detection and/or classification results can be wirelessly forwarded to another device, to alert appropriate personnel.

Abstract: A method for killing pests in an affected area of a structure, comprises positioning a heat pump unit within an affected area of the structure, coupling a first end of an inlet hose to a faucet, and coupling a second end of the inlet hose to an inlet port of the heat pump unit. The inlet port supplies a flow of water received from the faucet to an evaporator component of the heat pump unit. The evaporator component transfers heat from the flow of water to a refrigerant and communicate the refrigerant to a condenser component of the heat pump unit. The condenser component generates heated air by transferring heat from the refrigerant fluid to air flowing through the condenser component. The heated air i emitted into the affected area in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A system to apply mainly phytosanitary products that use the principle of electrostatic attraction. A high static charge is imprinted on the microdrops in the nozzle with high flows of water using a simple industrial design and very low probabilities of failure. The system is very stable and reliable. An active water provider capillary tube is optionally used in the nozzles (as opposed to a fixed one), which results in a more efficient use of the air to micronize drops. The nozzles can be fixed or dirigible nozzles. A chemical product doser system is optionally used with injection in the nozzle itself.

Abstract: The 3-in-1 Foldable Avian Decoy eliminates the need for multiple types of single purpose avian decoys. The decoy can be used in environments that include, but are not limited to land, ice, and water, hunting blind covers. The foldable design allows for ease of use when moving and storing the stated invention. The presented invention is a foldable avian decoy that capable of full-body decoy from, a half-body form, or floating decoy form. The 3-in-1 Foldable Avian Decoy consist of a flexible body and stand or conversion piece at any one time. The decoy is fully expanded and the stand is added for use as a full-body decoy. The decoy anterior is concaved and the conversion piece is inserted to form a half-body decoy or a floating decoy in the preferred method of floating decoy form.

Abstract: Rather than trying to call a gobbler and waiting for the gobbler to approach, the hunter instead attempts to seek a gobbler while holding a decoy. As the hunter comes within sight of the gobbler, he can slowly move (e.g., tilt and/or rotate) the decoy so that its fan moves in a manner that mimics movement of a real turkey. It has been found that the gobbler will often fixate on the decoy failing to notice the hunter even when he is not well camouflaged. In fact, the gobbler will often approach the decoy in an aggressive manner making it much less wary than in a typical hunt where a hunter is attempting to make calls that imitate a hen. When the hunter feels that the gobbler is fixated on the decoy, he can couple the decoy to his weapon thereby freeing both of his hands for operating his weapon.

Abstract: A composition and method for generating reagents and the composition of these reagents for the stabilization and preservation of viability of cancer tissue which has been surgically excised and the suspension and/or termination of apoptosis (cell death) by significant modulation of cell metabolism by low molar concentrations of synergistic chemistries and hormonal growth enhancers while maintaining normal gene expression patterns of the surgically excised tissue.

Abstract: Provided is a device for vitrification-based cryopreservation which enables easy and reliable vitrification freezing of cells or tissues. The device of the present invention for cell or tissue cryopreservation by vitrification has a porous structure made of a material having a refractive index of 1.45 or less as a vitrification solution absorber.

Abstract: A composition of matter that includes: an aliphatic polyester; at least 2 wt-% of an unreacted epoxidized fatty ester, wherein the epoxidized fatty ester has greater than 4.7 wt-% oxirane oxygen, based on the total weight of the epoxidized fatty ester; and greater than 0 and up to 10 wt-% of a shrink reduction additive; wherein the aliphatic polyester, epoxidized fatty ester, and shrink reduction additive form a mixture; and wherein the weight percentages, other than the weight percentage of the oxirane oxygen, are based on the total weight of the mixture.

Abstract: A synergistic microbicidal composition having two components. The first component is a nonionic surfactant with structure: R1O(CH2CH(CH3)O)5(CH2CH2O)9H, where R1 is a C8 alkyl group. The second component is 2-decylthioethylamine The weight ratio of the nonionic surfactant to 2-decylthioethylamine is from 1:0.004 to 1:0.0137 or 1:0.016 to 1:0.4571.

Abstract: Aniline copolymers and the synthesis thereof for use as antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal or antiviral material) material of for the manufacture of antimicrobial objects, suitable for use in the health, food, packaging, water, paint, wood, textile, poultry, glass, paper, rubber, ceramic, seafood, sports, plastic and agricultural industries. The copolymer may be for example (A): where for example R3?H5—CO2H, —CO2Me, or —CO2Et. R is typically H or a C1-C6 alkyl, x is an integer between 1 and 0 and m indicates the degree of polymerisation. Preferred copolymers are copolymers of aniline with 3-aminobenzoic acid, 2-aminobenzoic acid and ethyl 3-aminobenzoate.

Abstract: The biofilm inhibitor of the present invention contains a lectin, at least one recognizable sugar chain of which is N-acetylglucosamine (GlcNAc).

Abstract: Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a copolymer exhibiting both antimicrobial and anti-adhesive properties as well as to a hydrogel. Said hydrogel is obtained from the inventive copolymer and a substrate. Another part of the invention is a process for making the hydrogel, as well as different uses of the inventive copolymer as well as of the hydrogel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures comprising, as active compounds 1) a compound (I) selected from the group of strobilurines; and 2) a compound (II), selected from structural analogs of ascorbic acid which act as inhibitors of ACC oxidase; and 3) a compound (III), selected from mepiquate and salts thereof in synergistically effective amounts and methods for increasing the health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fungicidal compositions for the treatment of phytopathogenic diseases of useful plants, especially phytopathogenic fungi, and to a method of controlling such phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants. In particular compositions suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprise a mixture of a compound of formula (I), with a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants using such compositions.

Abstract: A tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R3 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms; R4, R5, and R6 each represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; R7 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group; Q represents a divalent group selected from Group P4; and A represents a C7-C18 aralkyloxy group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from Group P3, has excellent control activity against pests.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition including rimsulfuron with anti-hydrolysis agent, wherein the anti-hydrolysis agent is 2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylic acid derivatives having formula (I): in which R1 is phenyl which is unsubstituted or substituted, R2 is (C1-C6)alkyl, (C3-C6)cycloalkyl or phenyl, each of the 3 last-mentioned radicals is unsubstituted or substituted, R3 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 18 C atoms which is unsubstituted or substituted. A method for controlling weeds, including applying to a plant, plant part, or locus thereof, an effective amount of the herbicidal composition. A method for imparting hydrolysis resistance to a herbicidal composition containing rimsulfuron by adding to the composition an effective amount of the compound of formula (I).

Abstract: What are described are herbicide-safener compositions comprising active herbicidal ingredients from the group of the N-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)arylcarboxamides and safeners. These herbicide-safener compositions are particularly suitable for use against harmful plants in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A production method of controlled release particles 1 includes an oil phase component preparation step in which an oil phase component containing a hydrophobic slurry is prepared by dispersing, in a hydrophobic polymerizable vinyl monomer, an antibiotic compound that is hydrophobic and is substantially insoluble to the hydrophobic polymerizable vinyl monomer without the presence of a solvent; a water dispersion step in which a hydrophobic slurry is dispersed in water to prepare an aqueous dispersion; and a polymerization step in which the polymerizable vinyl monomer is subjected to suspension polymerization to produce a polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-acrylimino compound of formula (I): wherein X is O or S, in particular O; 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 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, CN, C1-C6-alkyl, etc. R4 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, CN, C1-C10-alkyl, etc.

Abstract: This invention is related to compounds and/or compositions useful against pathogens affecting meats, plants, or plant parts. In one embodiment, the provided compounds are products of certain oxaborole moieties. In a further embodiment, the compound comprises certain halogen substitutions on the boron atom. Delivery systems are also provided to take advantage of their fungicidal activity and/or volatile nature of these compounds and/or compositions. In another embodiment, the compounds disclosed have herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an herbicidal composition particularly stable at lower temperatures. The present invention provides a stable herbicidal composition comprising at least one pesticide in its salt form and a crystal habit modifying system comprising an alkoxylated alcohol and a polymer. Further the invention relates to a stable herbicidal composition comprising at least two pesticides in their salt form and a crystal habit modifying system comprising an alkoxylated alcohol and a polymer.

Abstract: Migratory assisting agents are used to improve antimicrobial efficacy of antimicrobial masterbatches, the polymer compounds these antimicrobial masterbatches are let down into, and the articles made therefrom. The migratory assisting agents function by carrying the antimicrobial agents while the migratory assisting agent transfers or “migrates” to the surface of a polymer compound or article formed from the polymer compound. As a result, antimicrobial agents are brought to the surface where there is exposure to bacterial contamination.

Abstract: White/silver copper alloy that is machineable and have sufficient physical and mechanical properties for use in sand and permanent molding and casting. The alloys include less than 0.09 wt % lead to allow for use in potable water supplies. The alloys and also contains sufficient copper to exhibit antimicrobial properties for use in hospitals.

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: Methods and products related to a baked cereal product having an SAG content of greater than about 15 g per 100 g of the baked cereal product, a moisture level of less than about 5 wt % of the baked cereal product, and seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bivalve molluscs and a method of preparing such molluscs so as to facilitate their subsequent opening. Specifically, the method includes exposing the interior of the mollusc and applying a seal to the exposed interior. The seal maintains the integrity of the mollusc prior to subsequent opening and provides an access point to facilitate subsequent opening of the mollusc. A tool for opening of the prepared mollusc is also encompassed by the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed here are methods of preparing and delivering shelf stable products derived from poultry or other animal sources. The products are maintained at certain elevated temperature so that it may be pasteurized during transportation and/or storage and may be considered free or substantially free of pathogens at the destination.

Abstract: A universal barbeque system is provided. The universal barbeque system comprises a housing having an open front side, a grill positionable within the housing, a smoker oven positionable within the housing, a rotisserie positionable within the housing, a pizza oven positionable within the housing, and a fuel source positionable within the housing. Each of the grill, the smoker oven, the rotisserie, and the pizza oven are separately operable independent of each other.

Abstract: An enclosed disposable device for use on residential outdoor cooking grills that operates for an extended period of time, maintaining a low temperature environment within the internal cooking chamber that possesses external adjustable smoke exhaust ports and an internal liquid chamber for infusing meat, and other foods with smoke, other flavors, and moisture, while restricting contamination from wood fly ash, wood bits, and other carbon particulate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for increasing the content of nutraceuticals and antioxidant capacity of perishable fruits, by combining irradiation with ultraviolet light (UV-C) and storage at freezing temperatures in different presentations. According to the invention, it is possible to increase the concentration of flavonoids, such as phenols and anthocyanins, and also the antioxidant capacity of strawberry fruits (Fragaria x ananassa). The main objective of the present invention is to improve the postharvest quality of fruits, particularly strawberry, by stimulating strawberry fruits with different doses of UV light and different temperatures.

Abstract: Minimally processed fruits and vegetables, such as peeled and cut produce, are preserved by a solution containing a combination of green tea extract catechins and an organic acid or salt thereof selected from any one or any combination of ascorbic acid, erythorbic acid, and salts thereof. The preservative solution prevents residual self-staining properties commonly associated with green tea extract catechins. Processed fruits and vegetables are dipped in, sprayed with, or coated with the preservative solution. The produce preservative solution maintains the color, texture, flavor, appearance, and crispness of the treated produce.

Abstract: Different versions of heat stable whey protein ingredients can be produced by subjecting whey protein solutions to specific heat treatments in the presence of a specific concentration of hydrogen peroxide. The whey protein ingredients including heat stable liquid retentate of WPI, WPC or any other form of whey protein ingredients, and heat stable powders of WPI or WPC or any other whey protein powders can be prepared by heat treatment of a whey protein solution mixed with a hydrogen peroxide solution. The heat stable whey proteins have the starting whey protein cystine converted to cystine sulfonic acid, such that the free sulfhydral groups of major whey protein (?-lactoglobulin) being converted into non-reactive compounds, such as cysteine sulphonic acid and/or cysteic acid, which not only minimizes or eliminates undesirable gelling but also is a precursor for taurine group of compounds.

Abstract: A producing method of civet coffee including the steps of sampling step, separating step, assigning clans step, culturing step, husking step, mixing step and fermenting step. The coffee beans produced by the method after being ground and reconstituted, the caffeine contained therein is reduced and the harmful strains are disappeared. In addition, the life of the civet cats is continued. The selected cultured clan is sprinkled to the coffee kernels according to the thickness and the density of the coffee kernels such that all the coffee kernels are equally fermented. As a result, the coffee beans produced by the method accordance with the present invention have an unchangeable texture and aroma after being baked.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a technique of producing an ultra-concentrated liquid coffee that is shelf-stable at ambient temperature without the need for refrigeration or freezing. This invention further relates to a process for manufacturing ultra-concentrated stabilized liquid coffee with enhanced freshness, aroma and flavor retention without acidity or bitterness.

Abstract: A specific amount of malonylisoflavone glycosides that are poorly soluble in oil and fat is contained in an oil and fat for non-tempering-type chocolate or an oil and fat for tempering-type chocolate, and thus an oil and fat composition for chocolate capable of enhancing chocolate flavors (a good milky taste, a sweet taste, a cacao flavor, etc.) without affecting the physical properties of chocolate and chocolate containing the said oil and fat composition are shown.

Abstract: A confectionery product including a polymer system, flavor and sweetener, wherein at least 20% by weight of the confectionery product includes substantially non-elastomeric polymer and less than about 5% by weight of the confectionery product including one or a combination of elastomeric polymers, wherein the confectionery product is characterized by having a tan (delta) above 1 measured at a frequency of about 1 Hz. and wherein the tan (delta) is defined as (loss modulus G?/storage modulus G?). According to the present invention, a new confectionery product has been obtained having texture properties emulating toffee but including a part, which is retained in the mouth during chewing.

Abstract: A method for making ice cream, including the following steps: a) preparing basic ingredients defining a basic mixture for ice cream; b) heating the basic mixture to cause an at least partial evaporation of the water contained in the basic ingredients, so as to make a basic mixture concentrate; c) subjecting the basic mixture concentrate to a mixing and cooling treatment comprising the steps of: c1) adding a basic liquid to the mixture concentrate, so as to dilute the mixture; c2) stirring and simultaneous thermal treatment for a predetermined period of time, to allow converting the diluted basic mixture concentrate into an ice cream type product.

Abstract: A soy protein product having a protein content of at least about 60 wt% (N×6.25) d.b., preferably at least about 90 wt %, and being completely soluble at pH values of less than about 4.4 and heat stable at such pH values is used to provide, at least in part, the protein component of a dairy analogue or plant/dairy blend frozen dessert mix.

Abstract: A frozen confectionery product, a method of manufacturing same, and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus manufactures a frozen confectionery product by rotary vertical extrusion. The apparatus comprises a nozzle at least one ice cream passage with at least one inlet port and an outlet portion, and at least one chocolate passage with respectively an inlet port and an outlet port. The outlet ports are provided in the nozzle and have elongated cross-sections, and each chocolate outlet port extends in parallel to an ice cream outlet port, to form annular or helical chocolate layers upon rotation of the nozzle and the container with respect to each other.