Abstract: The present invention relates to a pasty pesticide applicator, comprising a cavity for containing pasty pesticide, an ointment base mounted inside the cavity and bonded together with pasty pesticide, and a screw for driving the ointment base to move along the inner wall of the cavity. One end of the screw is inserted into the inside of the cavity and the other end is outside the cavity and connected to a rotary handle. During application of pesticide, the operator removes the cap of the applicator from the cavity, rotates the rotary handle or the cavity to push the pasty pesticide in the applicator out of the cavity, holds the cavity in hand and directly smears the pasty pesticide on the target applying positions. The pesticide applying device provided by the present invention is characterized by safe use, simple structure, easy storage and portability.

Abstract: A boom damping device includes a fluid pressure cylinder configured to perform an expansion/contraction operation in conjunction with rotational movement of a boom in a roll direction of a working vehicle, a first pressure accumulator into/out of which an operating fluid flows through a first passage with the expansion/contraction operation of the fluid pressure cylinder, a second pressure accumulator into/out of which the operating fluid flows through a second passage with the expansion/contraction operation of the fluid pressure cylinder, and a shut-off switch configured to shut off the first passage and configured to shut off the second passage if at least either one of a right boom and a left boom is not at a working position expanded in a right-and-left direction of the working vehicle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the Portable Wild Hog Trap are comprised of a wheel winch assembly, a trip plate, two side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, and a floor. The two side walls, the front wall, the rear wall, and the floor are comprised of heavy gauge wire mats and a steel support frame. The rear wall is comprised of a fixed rear wall and a trap gate. The trip plate is comprised of either of heavy gauge wire mats or a steel plate and a steel support frame. The wild hog is lured into the Portable Wild Hog Trap with an appropriate lure positioned such that the wild hog steps on the trip plate actuating a trip spring. The trip spring then slams the trap gate closed trapping the hog or hogs in the Portable Wild Hog Trap.

Abstract: Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of stopping larvae of sessile invertebrates in the settlement stage from swimming or crawling in water, by irradiating light comprising the spectrum of 409 to 412 nm and a part of 400 to 440 nm, to the larvae in the settlement stage.

Abstract: A system and method for driving geese away from an area employs predetermined random illuminations of particular wavelength light directed in a fashion that repels geese while avoiding annoying humans. Embodiments include systems associated with golf course flags and other structures and animal decoys that hide undesired aesthetic appearances of prior art industrial lighting elements. Other embodiments employ adjustable/movable mirror elements used in conjunction with systems powered by solar energy panels positioned below the light source, which can be adjusted in terms of direction, shielding, color, duration, wavelength and pulsation, providing a variety of random patterns so as to avoid habituation by geese.

Abstract: A hunting decoy apparatus, wherein the decoy exhibits lifelike movements controlled mechanically by a user. The apparatus comprises an outer sleeve member and a movable slidable member slidably engaged within the outer sleeve member. The outer sleeve member attaches to the ground. The decoy stand is inserted into the movable sliding member and extends perpendicular from the outer sleeve member in an upward direction with a decoy on top. The distal ends of the slidable inner sleeve member and the outer sleeve member are connected by an extension limiting biasing element such as a spring or elastic cord. A tether is attachable to the proximal end of the movable slidable member. To activate movement of the decoy, the tether is pulled and released by the user causing the decoy and decoy stand to move within the slot forward and backwards. Small tugs on the tether by the user causes the decoy to move in lifelike movements creating the appearance the decoy is bobbing and pecking like a wild bird.

Abstract: In one representative embodiment, a method of perfusing organs in a patient's body is provided. The method comprises isolating the visceral arteries and the visceral veins from blood circulating through the patient's heart and perfusing the visceral arteries, the visceral veins, and the abdominal organs with a perfusion fluid that is fluidly separated from the blood circulating through the patient's heart. While the visceral arteries and the visceral veins are isolated, and the visceral arteries, the visceral veins, and the abdominal organs are being perfused, the patient's blood is allowed to continue to circulate through the heart.

Abstract: A collected living tissue cryopreserving appliance is composed of a collected tissue accommodating container, a heat-sealable accommodating bag for accommodating the collected tissue accommodating container therein, and a container holding member for holding the collected tissue accommodating container accommodated inside the accommodating bag. The collected tissue accommodating container is composed of a bottomed cylindrical container body and a lid member mountable on the container body in an airtight state. The lid member has a tissue piece placing member and a sealing member, formed on an inner surface of a lid body part, for sealing an open portion of the transparent container body.

Abstract: Methods of extending the shelf life and vitality of sugarcane stem sections are disclosed. Coated sugarcane stem sections are also disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, the method of extending the shelf life and vitality of a sugarcane stem section comprises coating at least a portion of the sugarcane stem section with a coating composition comprising at least one additive selected from: silver nitrate, silver acetate, silver thiosulfate, potassium ferrocyanide, and potassium ferricyanide so as to form a coated sugarcane stem section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kind of pesticide ointment and applying device thereof. The pesticide ointment comprises 15-30 parts of solid wax used as a carrier, 20-40 parts of pasty grease, 20-50 parts of liquid oil and 0.5-20 parts of pesticide serving as an active ingredient. The present invention further provides a preparation method of the foregoing ointment. The pesticide ointment provided by the present invention uses soft wax as a main carrier, contains different types of pesticides as active ingredients and can actively suppress fungi, kill pests and remove weeds. As it is a solid preparation, the ointment may be smeared on the target positions and will not contaminate non-target positions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an antibacterial sheet which is particularly extremely effective for preventing cloudiness or dew condensation and can prevent or inhibit the bacterial multiplication, an antibacterial coat, a laminate, and an antibacterial solution. The antibacterial sheet of the present invention has a support and at least one antibacterial layer disposed on the support, in which the antibacterial layer contains a binder and at least one kind of an antibacterial agent, and a water contact angle of only the binder is equal to or less than 20°.

Abstract: A mechanical insecticide is made by mixing water with at least one type of silane to make a silane solution which is then mixed with diatomaceous earth until there is substantial deposition of the silane material on the diatomaceous earth material, to make a silanized diatomaceous earth. The silanized diatomaceous earth can be diluted with water and applied to vertical and overhead surfaces using a sprayer, for the control of insects. The silanized diatomaceous earth can also be dried into a powder for broadcast application, or mixed as a paste for brush/roller/caulk application.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple and inexpensive production of a composition comprising insecticide-wax particles, which is used especially for long-lasting control of animal pests (arthropods) on various surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention is for sanitizing compositions for sanitizing surfaces which may contact food. The composition may be provided in liquid form, and may include a quaternary amine, one or more surfactant, a fragrance, and water. At least 90% by weight of the fragrance comprises fragrance components that meet Class I qualifications of the Cramer classification system. All other components of the composition (e.g., the quaternary amine, the surfactants, water, and any optional components) meet the EPA guidelines under CFR 180.940(a). Since the composition only includes components that meet the EPA guidelines under CFR 180.940(a) (reflecting a presumption of low toxicity), and at least 90% of the fragrance itself (e.g., in the case of mixtures of fragrance components) meets the Cramer Class I qualifications, the composition is safe for application to surfaces that come in contact with food, where there is a heightened probability that traces of the composition will be ingested.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistic, herbicidally effective amount of (a) haloxyfop or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) an acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) haloxyfop or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) an ALS inhibitor or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a synergistic herbicidal effect.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials for decontamination of surfaces and fabrics, such as non-woven fabrics, that are contaminated with infestations of microorganisms such as bacteria. Biocidal oligomers having conjugated oligo-(aryl/heteroaryl ethynyl) structures and comprising at least one cationic group can be used to decontaminate infested surfaces in the presence of oxygen and, optionally, illumination. Fibers incorporating biocidal oligomers having conjugated oligo-(aryl/heteroaryl ethynyl) structures and comprising at least one cationic group, wherein the oligomer is physically associated with or covalently bonded to, or both, the fiber-forming polymer can be used to form non-woven mats. Biocidal non-woven mats prepared by methods of the invention, incorporating the biocidal oligomers, can be used to suppress bacterial growth in wound and surgical dressings and personal hygiene products.

Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting humans comprising contacting infected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing an antiseptic product, an antiseptic product obtainable by the process, an antiseptic inorganic powder composition, an antiseptic polymer product as well as the use of one or more source of lithium ions in combination with one or more source of sodium ions for the preparation of an antiseptic product being effective against microbial contamination.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a chemically strengthened glass having antimicrobial properties and to a method of making such glass. In particular, the disclosure is directed to a chemically strengthened glass with antimicrobial properties and with a low surface energy coating on the glass that does not interfere with the antimicrobial properties of the glass. The antimicrobial has an Ag ion concentration on the surface in the range of greater than zero to 0.047 ?g/cm2. The glass has particular applications as antimicrobial shelving, table tops and other applications in hospitals, laboratories and other institutions handling biological substances, where color in the glass is not a consideration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising Root-Lesion Nematode (RLN)-inhibitory Methylobacterium sp., as well as cell-free culture supernatants, fractions, and concentrates obtained from the Root-Lesion Nematode (RLN)-inhibitory Methylobacterium sp. Also provided are related methods for controlling RLN infections of plants, and methods of making the compositions.

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

Abstract: The invention provides methods for preparing a conifer seedling with increased tolerance to a pest. A conifer seedling is inoculated with an isolated endophyte when the conifer seedling is susceptible to colonization by the endophyte.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a biocide composition which consists of a commercial natural olive leaf extract (olea europea) and a carrier which allows administering the plant extract in the beehive, preferably syrup (50% w/v sucrose dissolution) to inhibit the growth of the Paenibacillus larvae bacteria in all the phases of its biological cycle, both in its vegetative state and as a spore, along with Melissococcus plutomius and/or Nosema spp. achieving a curative treatment or the prophylaxis of the disease in the Apis mellifera larvae and adult bees. The active substance is preferably oleuropein, a secoiridoid glucoside, naturally present in plants of the Oleaceae family, although in lower concentrations.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods for the treatment of plants against pathogens, elimination of insects and to increase the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables that includes coating the plant with undiluted aloe vera gel.

Abstract: A heat controlled oven system includes a plurality of oven levels, including an oven belt and gas burners; a gas flow network, including a gas supply line, a variable flow control valve, and on/off flow control valves; and a heat control unit, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, and input/output component, a heat modeler, a heat manager, a feedback controller, and a valve controller, such that the heat control unit is configured to calculate an estimated heat demand to adjust to a temperature set point, based on a heat model of the at least one oven level, and further calculates an optimized heat demand using a control loop feedback algorithm. Also disclosed is a method of heat calculation for an oven, including defining a heat model, calculating and optimizing the estimated heat demand, calculating and setting a variable valve position for the gas burners.

Abstract: A machine (100) for “cartellate” production comprising a support structure (1), a motorized conveyor belt (3) for transport of dough strips, on which dough guide means (8) operate, conveyor means (5), motorized pinching means (6), shaping means (7), cutting means (9) and movable rolling means (10); said pinching means (6) being configured to operate, by rotating around its central axis, the clamping of the dough strips; said pinching means (6) cooperating with said conveyor means (5) and with said shaping means (7) achieving the dough strips forming; said cutting means (9) being steadily fixed to one of said pinching means (6).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a food based on leavened dough, leavened puff pastry dough or puff pastry dough, comprising the following steps: (i) preparing a leavened dough, leavened puff pastry dough or puff pastry dough comprising flour and water, (ii) kneading the dough, (iii) fashioning the dough to obtain the raw food, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: (iv) shaping at least one surface of the raw food in a curved or corrugated shape, preferably in the shape of a single arch, or in the form of multiple, tandemly arranged arches, (v) freezing and/or deep-freezing the raw food in said arch or multiple arch shape. The present invention relates also to frozen or deep-frozen food products based on leavened dough, leavened puff pastry dough or puff pastry dough, produced according to this process, said foods preferably being chosen, among others, from Viennese pastries, croissants, chocolate rolls, breads.

Abstract: A shelf-stable ready-to-eat packaged focaccia, is described having appearance and organoleptic qualities comparable to those of a fresh focaccia, which has a relative humidity comprised between 25 and 32%, preferably 27% and water activity (aw) comprised between 0.85 and 0.92, preferably 0.89, and blind holes on its surface having depth of at least 50% of the thickness of the focaccia. A process for the production of a ready-to-eat shelf-stable packaged focaccia is also described which comprises the steps of: a) preparing a dough for focaccia comprising, by weight based on the total weight of the dough, 40-60% flour, 20-35% water, 7-16% vegetable oils and/or fats and/or fractions thereof, of which 1-6% extra virgin olive oil, 0.5-4% yeast, 0.1-3% salt, 0-15% at least one organoleptically characterising ingredient; 0-0.1% at least one baking processing aid, 0-0.8% at least one emulsifier and 0-1.

Abstract: The invention provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat tissues, including fish, beef, poultry and pork us phospholipase A2 (PLA2) enzymes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for creating an oxidation reduction potential (ORP) in water for pathogenic control are described. The systems and methods generate an oxidation reduction potential that provides pathogenic control of the solution as well as pathogenic control of the surfaces with which the solution comes in immediate contact. In this invention, the system supplies the solution to a potato washer for cleansing and disinfecting potatoes in the potato washer.

Abstract: A method of cleaning mother's milk, involving ex vivo contacting mother's milk having an initial concentration of an antidepressant therein with a solid substrate (preferably a porous substrate) adapted to remove the antidepressant from the milk to produce a cleansed milk product having a reduced concentration of the antidepressant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing milk products containing galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) at low temperature using beta-galactosidase enzymes having a high level of transgalactosylation activity. The present invention furthermore relates to the obtained milk products containing GOS and monosaccharide sweeteners characterised in a weight ratio between glucose and galactose of at least 2:1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions including casein, and methods for making these compositions.

Abstract: A method for preparing a modified whey protein concentrate (WPC) or whey protein isolate (WPI) is described. It involves (a) providing an aqueous WPC or WPI solution having a protein concentration of 15-50% (w/v), at a pH of 4.7-8.5; (b) heat treating the solution to more than 50 DEG C., for a time that allows protein denaturation to occur; the heat treating comprising heating the solution while under conditions of turbulent flow. At the end of the heat treatment, the heat treated material may be promptly transferred to a drier or to be mixed with other ingredients. The heat-treated WPC or WPI is not subjected to a mechanical shear process prior to the transfer other than where liquid is converted into droplets to facilitate drying. The modified WPC is useful in the manufacture of food and drinks where a high protein content is desired without undesirable changes in texture.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to identifying initial roasting degree of coffee beans. A method for identifying an initial roasting degree of coffee beans disclosed. The method comprises steps of measuring information indicating temperature change of the coffee beans while the coffee beans are roasted; and identifying the initial roasting degree of the coffee beans at least partially based on the measured information. Corresponding apparatus and computer program product are disclosed as well.

Abstract: A method and system for making a low-water activity filling, such as créme type fillings, is provided. The fillings advantageously can be used with rotary sandwiching machines without the need for a cooling tunnel downstream of the scraped-surface heat exchanger in the production line. The fillings produced herein comprise a fat component and sugar source, and the fat in the filling has the desired crystalinity. The process and system described herein unexpectedly achieve both a desired nucleation and crystallization rate and crystal structure, as well as the resulting increased filling firmness, in the fillings produced therewith.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for cooling chewing gum, the system including a cooling housing including a relatively upper cooling environment and a relatively lower cooling environment, a conveying device configured to convey the chewing gum from an entry point to an exit point of the cooling housing, the conveying device at least partially delimiting the relatively upper cooling environment from the relatively lower cooling environment, a first cooling system configured to provide cooling output to the relatively upper cooling environment, and second cooling system configured to provide cooling output to the relatively lower cooling environment, wherein the relatively upper cooling environment and the relatively lower cooling environment are disposed in fluid separation from each other.

Abstract: A plurality of bypass lines are configured to selectively engage a corresponding plurality of food flow paths in a food processor. Each bypass line fluidly communicates with an inlet of a pressure regulating valve such that a common pressure occurs at a spaced position in each food flow path providing an equal pressure at the pressure regulating valve.

Abstract: Disclosed are a fish protein oligopeptide with low allergenicity and slight fishiness, and industrial preparation method and application thereof The method comprises the following steps: 1) washing fresh fish flesh and/or fish wastes, crushing, and adding water to obtain a mixture; 2) performing thermal denaturation on the mixture to obtain a denaturized protein solution; 3) centrifuging the denaturized protein solution to obtain a precipitate, and adding water into the precipitate and grinding, to obtain a slurry; 4) adjusting the slurry to pH 6-9, and sequentially adding a neutral protease, a papain and an alkaline protease to conduct enzymolysis, and after enzyme inactivation, to obtain an enzymatic hydrolysate; 5) centrifuging the enzymatic hydrolysate, and performing membrane filtration on centrifuged supernatant, to obtain the fish protein oligopeptide with low allergenicity and slight fishiness.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils.

Abstract: A shaped, self-sustaining cereal product is formed from a mixture of cereal and a thickener, such as a milk. Aspects include forming the cereal product from a mixture that has been cooked, cooled, shaped, frozen, breaded, and then fried. Aspects also include forming a mixture that contains milk but with little or no water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in the preparation of beverage and food products and, in particular, to an improved composition for preparing beverage and food products in machines. The composition is prepared by the addition of a liquid to said composition and comprises one or more beverage or food ingredients and at least one preparation aid. The preparation aid comprises a plurality of bodies formed from a substantially insoluble material and the preparation aid is selected to have a predetermined effect on the interaction between the liquid and the composition. The bodies have a diameter in the range of 0.1 mm to 200 mm, and preferably in the range of 1 to 20 mm or in the range of 100 to 200 mm.

Abstract: The present invention provides beverage preservative systems for use in high acid beverage products, and beverage products comprising the beverage preservative systems. The beverage preservative system prevents spoilage by microorganisms in a beverage within a sealed container for a period of at least 16 weeks. The present invention reduces or eliminates the use of conventional preservatives that pose health and/or environmental concerns. The components that make up the beverage preservative system of invention work together in a synergistic manner to reduce the amount of preservative required and so improve the inventive beverage's sensory impact over beverages having conventional preservatives.

Abstract: A system prepares and dispenses non gas-infused and gas-infused beverages including a gas source, a pressurizable container connected to the gas source to receive a first flow of gas, a gas infusion tank connected to the gas source to receive a second flow of gas, a first dispensing tap that receives a portion of preprocessed beverage stored in the pressurizable container that flows under pressure from a portion of the first flow of gas to dispense a non gas-infused beverage from the first dispensing tap, and a second dispensing tap that receives gas-infused beverage from the gas infusion vessel to dispense the gas-infused beverage by the second dispensing tap, the gas-infused tank receiving a portion of the preprocessed beverage from the pressurizable container to infuse the preprocessed beverage in the gas infusion vessel with at least a portion of the second flow of gas.

Abstract: In a method for producing milk foam, in particular for the preparation of drinks that contain milk foam in a coffee machine, a gaseous medium, in particular air, is delivered to milk conveyed, and the milk/air mixture that is formed is conveyed to an outlet for milk foam or drinks containing milk foam. The consistency of the milk foam that is produced is determined here and is monitored by a regulating process and/or is changed by a setting. Even with variable conditions of use and operation, perfect quality of the milk foam that is produced is guaranteed, in which, moreover, its consistency can be changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid nutritional composition comprising (a) 2-25% by weight of a calcium-depleted milk protein concentrate (MPC) that has undergone a heat treatment to at least 80.degree. C. and has between 15-45% by weight of the calcium removed; (b) 0-30% by weight fat; (c) 5-45% by weight carbohydrate; wherein the nutritional composition has a viscosity of less than 200 cP at a temperature of 20.degree. C. and shear rate of 100 s.sup.?1, and has an energy density of at least 0.5 kcal/ml, and wherein protein provides 10-40% of the total energy content of the composition. Also provided is a powdered composition dispersible in water to form the liquid composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a chickpea flour-based composition, comprising: a) chickpea flour; b) butter, oil or shortening; c) sugar or a sweetener; d) maple syrup; d) one or more flavoring agents; and e) one or more varieties of nuts and a process for preparing a chickpea flour-based composition.

Abstract: The disclosed method describes a process for creating brined peanuts that have improved crunch and flavor characteristics compared with conventional peanuts. The nuts are soaked in a brine solution comprising at least 10% salt by weight and water for 6-16 hours. In some embodiments, the brine solution includes other heat tolerant flavors, such as cayenne pepper, hot sauce and capsicum extract. The nuts are drained for at least one hour to a moisture level of 21-24% water by weight. The nuts are then oil roasted at 305° F. for 11 minutes via a technique that fully enrobes the nuts in hot oil, such as a full submersion fry.