Abstract: A seaweed aquarium feeder and method allows fish to feed on seaweed food while preventing escape of the food into aquarium water. The feeder includes a base and hinged lid which closes against the base. The lid includes a rectangular recessed seaweed holding windowed area which fits over a protruding rectangular platform of the base. Seaweed food is cut or folded into rectangular sheets captured between the recessed seaweed holding windowed area of the lid and the protruding platform of the base. Windows in the lid allow the fish access to the seaweed food while covering edges of the folded or cut seaweed to prevent tearing off pieces of pieces of the seaweed which may clog an aquarium filter. A magnet pocket in the base holds a first magnet the feeder is held against an aquarium wall by cooperation of the first magnet with a second magnet outside the aquarium.

Abstract: A special fish tank system to commercially raise and to sell salt-water fish which uses tidal changes to replenish the seawater and remove stale water from the fish raising environment. This system also known as fish-farming or mariculture is for the raising of fish as a food product. It includes a water tight tank, a protective berm to keep out unwanted high waters and storms, a cover, a truck approach, an influent pipe that runs from the bottom of the ocean to the tank an elevation drop wherein the high tide permits and replenishes new seawater to the tank through tidal shifts and an effluent pipe with a cage to contain the fish. Optional water filtering devices including a bacteria remover, an electro coagulation machine, and a Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems (SWRO) are anticipated.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include an aquarium having a low-current filtration system. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a tank having a closed end and an open end, a base that receives and supports the closed end, and a lid removably positioned over the open end. The apparatus also includes a filter base disposed onto an interior surface of the closed end, and a filler housing that engages a housing support structure disposed onto the filter bass. The filter housing includes a filter cartridge separating a first chamber from a second chamber, a pump disposed within the second chamber, and a reservoir disposed within the second chamber at a distal end of the filter housing. The reservoir includes an outlet structure having multiple discharge locations, and is connected to the pump across an elongated tube.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include an aquarium having a non-disruptive filtration system. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a tank having a closed end and an open end, a lid removably positioned over the open end, and filter housing including a sidewall that, when fixedly position within the tank, encloses a first portion of the tank. Inlets in the sidewall maintain fluid communication between the first portion of the tank and a second portion of the tank. The filter housing includes a filter cartridge partitioning the enclosed first portion into a first chamber from a second chamber, a pump disposed within the second chamber, and a reservoir disposed within the second chamber at a distal end of the filter housing. The reservoir is connected to the pump across an elongated tube, and includes discharge lip across which pumped water discharges into the tank.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in the removal of senescent cells within a mammal. For example, transgenic non-human animals that can be induced to delete senescent cells are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a canine model of atherosclerosis, in particular, relates to a method for preparing an apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene knock-out disease canine model with the use of gene knock-out technology.

Abstract: A fishing lure assembly includes a leader that has a first end and a second end. The first end forms a closed loop attachable to a fishing line. The leader extends through a first bead and a second bead such that the first and second beads are slidably positioned on the leader between the first and second ends. A wire has an upper end and a lower end. The wire is attached to and extends away from the leader. The upper and lower ends each are formed into closed hoops. The wire has a first twisted area adjacent to the upper end and a second twisted area adjacent to the second end. A hook is attached to the lower end and comprises a treble hook.

Abstract: A one hand spinning reel system includes a fixed spool and a bail coupled to a trigger switch for opening and optionally closing the bail, and a solid spindle coupled to a motor that is controlled by a motor switch. When the one hand spinning reel system is affixed to a fishing rod, the trigger switch and the motor switch can be operated, and the fishing line can be controlled, using the same hand used to hold the fishing rod and to cast the fishing line.

Abstract: The present invention describes a drone that is launched from a handheld piece and may be navigated by controls that are positioned on the handheld piece in any direction at varying speeds. After the drone is launched the operator of the handheld piece deploys a hook stowed in the drone that descends into the water. Although the present invention is most suitable for fishing it will be readily apparent that there are several other important fields of use where this invention may be beneficial by substituting the hook with other components.

Abstract: According to an aspect, another ice fishing stand is disclosed and includes a base, a tip up arm, and a rod holder arm. The base is configured to be positioned about an ice-fishing hole, and has a receiving feature. The tip up arm is configured to hold a spool. The rod holder arm includes a rod holder that is configured to hold a fishing rod. The rod holder arm is releasably mountable to the receiving feature.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a marine device including a waterproof housing including a mounting element. The housing is configured to be at least partially submerged in the underwater environment and the mounting element is configured to attach to at least one of a vessel or a trolling motor. The marine device also includes at least one transducer and an acoustic speaker positioned within the housing. The at least one transducer is positioned and oriented within the housing such that the at least one transducer is configured to transmit one or more sonar beams into a portion of the underwater environment when the housing is at least partially submerged. The acoustic speaker is positioned and oriented within the housing such that the acoustic speaker is configured to emit the fish attraction sound into the underwater environment when the housing is at least partially submerged.

Abstract: A telescopic fishing rod carrycase for storing and transporting a fishing rod comprises a primary hollow compartment (PHC), a docking attachment, a first hollow casing (FHC), a second hollow casing (SHC), a third hollow casing (THC), and a locking mechanism. The PHC comprises an outer surface and an inner surface. The docking attachment is detachably attached to a projection positioned on the outer surface of the PHC for securing the fishing rod. The outer surface of the FHC is slidably engaged to the inner surface of the PHC. The outer surface of the SHC is slidably engaged to the inner surface of the FHC. The outer surface of the THC is slidably engaged to the inner surface of the SHC. The locking mechanism restrains the FHC, SHC, and THC in an extended position. The FHC, SHC, and THC together store the fishing rod.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to smart mosquito and insect trap devices, networks and method for detecting, counting, trapping and discarding a population of mosquitoes and/or insects. The mosquito species include the ones such as Aedes mosquito species that can cause Zika virus diseases. The device comprising a housing (201) having a directional force through a narrow path (240) to move an insect or mosquito in a predetermined direction. The device comprises one or more detectors (255) to detect a presence of an insect or mosquito along the path (240). An isolated basket (260) or trap is included to trap the insect or mosquito at a location below or at an end of the path. A processor (352) tracks a count of a population in the basket based on detection of the presence of the insect or mosquito.

Abstract: A method for controlling unwanted organisms on a field includes providing an electronic map with expected locations of unwanted organisms in the field entered in georeferenced form and a machine with a supply of agent for treating the unwanted organisms and an output device for controllably applying the agent. The method further includes traversing the field with the machine for application of the agent for controlling the unwanted organisms from the output device, detecting organisms in the field by a sensor on the machine during the traversing step, using the map to controllably guide the machine along the field to the location of unwanted organisms, and controlling the output device to disperse the agent on the field when the sensor detects unwanted organisms.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for repelling insects with compound eyes employs diffraction gratings formed in movable structures, such as conventional compact discs (CDs), to create moving diffraction patterns of light from ambient light, or light from specially provided light sources, impinging on the gratings. The CDs may be suspended in a housing or frame that may be open at its sides or closed by transparent glass or plastic walls. For open sided housings the suspended CDs may be caused to turn or twist by ambient air currents or by a motor located in the housing and connected to rotate or turn the CDs. When the housing is fully closed, the motor drive effects movement of the CDs. The resulting moving light diffraction patterns repel insects having compound eyes.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, embodiments can include receiving signals over a transmission medium. The signals are received as electromagnetic waves at a physical interface of the transmission medium that propagate without utilizing an electrical return path. The electromagnetic waves are guided by the transmission medium. Further embodiments can include detecting a disturbance on the transmission medium and identifying the disturbance as an animal. Additional embodiments include selecting a control measure according to the animal resulting in a selected control measure and implementing the selected control measure in response to identifying the animal. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic game caller. The magnetic game caller includes a mouthpiece and a resonance insert. The resonance insert is coupled the mouthpiece by a magnetic contact between a ring in the magnetic ring in the mouthpiece and a magnetic ring in the resonance insert. The present invention also provides a magnetic game caller modular system. The magnetic game caller modular system includes: a mouthpiece and two or more resonance inserts.

Abstract: A portable electronic animal call device comprising a housing, a memory, a plurality of user inputs, a speaker, an amplifier, a power source, a status indicator, and a controller for controlling the electronic components. The housing encloses the electronic components and includes a plurality of sound openings near the speaker. The housing also includes a plurality of ridges and recesses for gripping the device. The memory stores animal sound files therein. The inputs include a power button, a plurality of animal sound selection buttons, and one or more volume inputs. The user holds or presses the power button to turn on and off the device and to resume and pause an animal sound. The user presses one of the animal sound selection buttons to select and play a desired animal sound. The status indicator communicates a power or animal sound status via LED light or similar alert.

Abstract: A scent distribution device having a spherical housing and having one or more internal cavities in communication with a plurality of wicking members. The wicking members dispersed across the exterior of the housing for the distribution of a scent agent. The device including a harness engaged with an axis of the housing, wherein the housing rotates along the axis for rolling across a surface. The device further including a lead line and segregated and compartmentalized storage container.

Abstract: Compositions and heterodissemination methods for controlling unwanted target insect populations are disclosed. In preferred embodiments, the target insects are mosquitos or house flies and the heterospecific insects are non-biting midges and soldier flies respectively.

Abstract: An antibacterial and antifungal article comprising a projection structure on a surface of the antibacterial and antifungal article, the projection structure comprising a projection group comprising a plurality of projections being disposed, where an average PAVG of distances P between adjacent projections is 1 ?m or less, wherein the projection structure comprises projections that a height H is 80 nm or more and 1000 nm or less and a ratio (Wt/Wb) of a width Wt at a 97% height of the height to a width Wb at a bottom, is 0.5 or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to paintball-pellet-type projectiles containing insect pheromones encapsulated in an aqueous oil-in-water-type formulation. Said formulations can release said pheromones in a sustained manner. Said projectiles are characterised in that they contain the aqueous formulation of encapsulated pheromone compatible with the envelope of the projectile composed of oxo-degradable polymer. The aim of the invention is to use said projectiles to treat trees against insect pests by spraying and bursting said projectiles on the trunks of said trees.

Abstract: A system for prevention of infectious diseases in a habitat of animals. This system comprises articles consisting at least one antimicrobial additive. Some or all those articles are situated within a bedding of a habitat of animals.

Abstract: Provided herein are SDH substrates that have use as herbicides in treating pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control. The presently-disclosed subject matter includes an herbicide including SDH substrates such as ribitol and a growth inhibitive effective amount of another adjuvant SDH substrate and/or adjuvant. Methods of treating pre-emergent and post-emergent weeds comprising applying the herbicides disclosed herein in an effective amount to suppress weed growth are also provided.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of: a. at least one monoalkyl glycerol ether of formula I wherein any one of R1, R2 and R3 is a branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated C1-C24 alkyl group and the other of R1, R2 and R3 are each hydrogen; and b. at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of from about 6 to about 24; wherein the composition is free of bispyridiniumalkanes.

Abstract: The invention involves the use of a combination of s-abscisic acid (S-ABA), methyl jasmonate (MJ), glucose, sucrose and fructose to raise the level of cannabinoids and terpenes (flavor and scent molecules) in the Cannabis Sativa plant.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: A single-dose oral formulation of spinosad and lufenuron and methods for its use in the extended control of a flea infestation on a domestic animal such as a dog without emesis.

Abstract: A compound represented by Formula (1) or a salt thereof is provided. R1 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally substituted, a C1-C6 haloalkyl group or the like, R2 represents a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally substituted, a C1-C6 alkyloxy group optionally substituted or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a halgenatom, C1-C6 alkyl group optionally substituted or the like, n represents an integer of 0 to 5, X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, Y represents a phenyl group or a pyridyl group that is substituted with substituent at an ortho position, and the bond with a broken line indicates a double bond or a single bond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses and composition for compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of the pyrazole carboxylic acid amide derivative Pydiflumetofen, compositions comprising this compound and its use in methods for the reduction of mycotoxin contamination in plants. Pydiflumetofen is also useful in increasing yield, in particular in cereals eg. wheat.

Abstract: There is a need for a selective, low-risk herbicide that can be used to control weeds in cereal cultures and turf. The present invention discloses that a bacterial secondary metabolite, thaxtomin and optionally another herbicide is an effective herbicide on broadleaved, sedge and grass weeds. Thaxtomin A and structurally similar compounds can be used as natural herbicides to control the germination and growth of weeds in cereal, turf grass, Timothy grass and pasture grass cultures with no phytotoxicity to these crops. As a natural, non-toxic compound, thaxtomin can be used as a safe alternative for weed control in both conventional and organic farming and gardening systems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of an isothiazolecarboxamide of the formula (I) (common name: Isotianil) for controlling “Candidatus” Liberibacter spp and/or “Candidatus” Phytoplasma spp, preferably, “Candidatus” Liberibacter solanacearum and/or “Candidatus” Phytoplasma americanum, more preferred “Candidatus” Liberibacter solanacearum, in plants of the Solanaceae family, preferably in potatoes.

Abstract: A method for cultivating a plant includes applying allantoin to a plant; exposing the plant to a temperature of about 30° C. or more for at least about 60 minutes; and growing the plant in a cultivation medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a veterinary composition comprising a compound of the neonicotinoid family and a compound of the pyrethrinoid family for sandfly control and/or for leishmaniosis control in non-human mammals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-amino-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid hydrochloride salt formulations and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable 1-amino-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid formulations and methods of their use.

Abstract: A method of reducing contaminants in air, including applying titanium dioxide-containing growth media to at least one of a Myrtus communis plant root, stem, and leaf, and growing the plant. The growth media is a liquid growth media, a gel growth media, or both. The plant is then exposed to contaminant-containing air. The contaminant is CO2, SO2, formaldehyde, CO, benzene, toluene, xylene, ethyl benzene, or a combination thereof. The contaminant concentration in the air is reduced relative to a contaminant concentration in the air prior to the exposing. A plant portion having a portion of a Myrtus communis plant comprising an infused titanium dioxide is also described. The portion is at least one of a root, stem, or leaf. In a closed environment, the plant portion reduces the concentration of a contaminant in the air in the closed environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-aqueous inoculant compositions and methods for enhancing the survival and/or stability of microbial spores in an inoculant composition. In some embodiments, inoculant compositions of the present disclosure comprise microbial spores, one or more dispersants, one or more dust suppressants and a solid non-aqueous carrier.

Abstract: A baked good interior removal device facilitates removal of a soft interior of a baked good from an outer crust. The device includes a handle and an axle extending from the handle. A motor positioned within the handle selectively rotates the axle relative to the handle. A head is coupled to the axle. The head includes a cylindrical wall and a plurality of scoops extending outwardly from the cylindrical wall for engaging and removing an interior of a baked good from an exterior of the baked good as the head is rotated.

Abstract: Filled dough producing apparatus is disclosed for making a food product, such as baozi, a traditional Chinese food; by folding and constricting close a circular dough wrapper around and encasing its dough filling in an apparatus that comprises a folding tubular assembly made of an assembly of multiple jointed corrugated tubes. Been flexible radially and axially, the filled dough producing apparatus changes shapes by flexing fully opened to expose a filled dough receiving pocket, and by flexing fully closed the receiving pocket into a filled dough cavity.

Abstract: A sandwiching machine includes a wafer conveying mechanism including multiple wafer conveyance rows and a pair of spaced apart belts. Each belt is positioned toward respective sides of the mechanism such that the belts are located laterally away from the wafer conveyance rows. A plurality of pusher bars extend laterally between the spaced apart belts and connected for movement therewith. Each pusher bar extends beneath a conveyance path of each wafer conveyance row and includes at least one pusher pin extending upward into the conveyance path. At least one stencil assembly extends over the wafer conveyance paths for depositing material onto wafers traveling along at least one of the wafer conveyance paths, wherein a deposit location of the stencil assembly is laterally spaced from each of the belts.

Abstract: A food product composition is provided and includes a a dry mix composition in an amount of from about 15.50 to about 30.00 weight percentage (wt %) of the food product composition and having a gluten free flour, water in an amount of from about 16.00 to about 20.00 wt % of the food product composition, a leavening agent in an amount from about 0.20 to about 0.30 wt % of the food product composition, a protein source in an amount from about 0.50 to about 19.00 wt % of the food product composition, a gluten free substitute in an amount from about 45.00 to about 72.00 wt % of the food product composition and having cauliflower; and a remainder of the composition containing a balance of incidental ingredients in an amount that is about 2.00 wt % or less of the food product composition.

Abstract: A pecan lemon meringue pie featuring a variety of all natural ingredients and specially designed to serve as a scrumptious, delicious accent for virtually any meal.

Abstract: A method for the preparation and preservation of an artisanal Neapolitan pizza includes the steps of making a hand-crafted raw pizza, baking it in an oven and subjecting the cooked pizza to cryogenic reduction. The pizza may be subsequently vacuum packed. The pizza may be made with high quality traditional ingredients.

Abstract: In accordance with example embodiments, a system may include a supply unit, a first transfer unit, a second transfer unit, and a gas chamber. In example embodiments, the supply unit may include a plurality of compartments and each compartment may have a moving device configured to move contents of the compartment from a first end of the compartment to a second end of the compartment. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may include a second moving device. In example embodiments, the second transfer unit may include a third moving device. In example embodiments the first transfer unit may be configured to receive contents from each compartment of the supply unit and move the contents to the second transfer unit, and the third moving device may be configured to move the contents to the gas chamber.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for processing packaged seafood containing shrimp or other non-crab shellfish species. Embodiments of the disclosed method provide a pasteurized shellfish product having a longer refrigerated shelf-life than experienced with conventional shellfish processing methods, and the shellfish product produced retains more of its original sensory qualities, such as texture, flavor and odor, than are retained by shellfish made according to current processing methods.

Abstract: A smoker for cooking a food product that has a smoke dissipater mounted inside the cabinet for dissipating smoke using a high capacity ion generator for negatively charging smoke molecules so that the negatively charged molecules agglomerate with positively charged smoke molecules resulting in heavier molecules that precipitate out of the air within the cabinet. The smoker further may include charged plates within the cabinet that attract the charged smoke molecules to further accelerate dissipation of the smoke within the cabinet. The smoker also includes an air exchanger including a low capacity ion generator, and a cabinet exhaust for continuously refreshing the smoke within the cabinet.

Abstract: A smoker includes a smoke generator that is configured to provide a controllable method of producing smoke without creating a flame. The device includes a housing including a hopper for storing a smoking fuel within the interior of the housing. The hopper feeds the smoking fuel to a fuel conveyor that is partially within the housing and partially exterior of the housing. A motor is connected to the fuel conveyor so that operation of the motor causes the smoking fuel to move along the length of the fuel conveyor. As the smoking fuel moves along the fuel conveyor, it is heated to produce continuous smoke without producing a flame. The smoke generator is capable of controlling the quality and the quantity of the smoke produced by the smoke generator independently of the heat that is used to cook food within a cabinet of the smoker.

Abstract: A chiller bath includes a tank for holding a volume of chiller water; a dosing system for dosing a first solution and a second solution into the chiller water, arranged to create a plurality of zones within the volume of water, wherein each zone has a higher concentration of either the first or the second solution than surrounding portions of the volume of water; and a meat or poultry immersion arrangement for immersing and moving carcasses in the chiller water. A method for reducing bacterial load on meat or poultry includes generating a plurality of zones within a chiller bath containing water by dosing a source of alkalinity and antimicrobial into the water, wherein the plurality of zones comprises at least one alkaline zone with a pH above 8.5, and at least one antimicrobial zone with pH below 8.5; and submersing meat or poultry in the bath. The zones can also be generated using spray nozzles in a meat or poultry operation.