Abstract: A fishing hook has a shank portion with a hook at one end, and a hairpin loop portion formed on an opposite end of the shank portion. The hairpin loop portion extending downwardly from the opposite end of the shank portion. The hairpin loop portion has a width or diameter that is less than a width or diameter of the shank portion. The hairpin loop portion has an end extending at an angle away from the shank. The hairpin loop portion has a longitudinal axis coplanar with a longitudinal axis of the shank portion. The shank portion and the hairpin loop portion define a line-receiving slot.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments directed to a soft-bodied fishing lure which extends a fish hook when a fish bites on a back region of the lure. In its default or natural resting position, the soft-bodied fishing lure keeps the hook in a retracted state to prevent or otherwise substantially reduce the frequency of the hook becoming snagged on weeds, algae, and matted vegetation when the lure is being fished. In some embodiments, the hook may be secured to the soil-bodied fishing lure in a substantially vertical orientation by a set of nylon plastic members that were previously molded with the soft-body material of the lure. These nylon plastic members, which advantageously do not rust or exhibit the same sharp edging as metallic components, restrict motion of the hook in undesirable directions so as to substantially prevent engagement of the hook with the soft-body material of the lure.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to fishing lures, and more specifically, to an expanding or contracting fishing lure that provides a natural movement that mimics live bait. The fishing lure is configured so that when the fishing lure is retrieved (e.g., reeled in) or jigged by an angler, or the fishing line is pulled or twitched, the fishing lure transitions from a first position to a second position and then returns to the first position. The purpose of the invention is to provide a fishing lure that will successfully attract fish by displaying a unique action in the water.

Abstract: Artificial fish for use as a fishing lure are provided that can include a body about a frame, the body defining fish attributes and the frame supporting the body and defining a recess configured to receive an end of a weighted rod. Other lures can include at least two frame components articulated in relation to one another. Methods for manufacturing an artificial fish for use as a fishing lure are provided. Methods for using an artificial fish lure are provided. Artificial fish for use as fishing lure kits are provided.

Abstract: An uniaxial winding device is disclosed, which includes a body which is equipped with a main shaft and a fixed seat on an upper and a lower side respectively, therein, wherein a tapered block and a limiting fixed pin are installed on the main shaft, wherein on the main shaft of one side of tapered block, a winding roll and a locknut are mounted, on the other side, a rocker arm which can rotate the main shaft shall prevail, and, there is also resistance adjusting mechanism which is used for adjusting the rotational resistance of the winding roll.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a fish strike indicator system that completes a circuit, based on the clicker mechanism. This notification shall include light(s) and/or wireless notification to an external device.

Abstract: A device for a fishing reel comprising a resin composition includes a polyarylene sulfide resin composition (component A), a glass fibers (component B) contains 10 to 300 parts by weight of the component B based on 100 parts by weight of the component A, an aramid fibers (component C) contains 1 to 100 parts by weight of the component C based on 100 parts by weight of the component A, and a fluoric resin (component D) contains 5 to 100 parts by weight of the component D based on 100 parts by weight of the component A.

Abstract: A tackle box for charging electroluminescent lures comprises a container having an interior volume; a cover mateable with the container; one or more racks for receiving and retaining lures, where each rack has a substantially planar shape, is positionable in tracks formed in the interior of the container, and has an array of recesses formed in an upper end to hold lures; a light-transmissive shelf positionable in the container above the one or more racks; and an array of light sources carried on the shelf and energizeable to illuminate electroluminescent lures retained on the one or more racks. The racks can be arrayed in parallel tracks formed in the interior side walls of the container. Each rack is preferably formed with a scallop pattern of recesses on its upper end to hold lures for charging.

Abstract: Techniques for identifying and tracking pests such as disease vectors include a strobe light source; a digital camera; at least one processor; and at least one memory including one or more sequences of instructions. The at least one memory and the one or more sequences of instructions are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause an apparatus to identify a pest type in a monitored region based on an image captured by the digital camera when the monitored region is illuminated by the strobe light source. The apparatus is also caused to operate a device based on the pest identified.

Abstract: A pest control and/or detection system generally includes an electrically conductive bait matrix including at least one carrier material that is at least one of palatable, a phagostimulant and/or consumable and/or displaceable by pests, and a plurality of electrically conductive particles. The electrically conductive particles are substantially randomly interspersed throughout the at least one carrier material. The at least one carrier material includes a thermoplastic material and/or a resin.

Abstract: The present invention has as its objects to provide a technique for effectively attracting or settling predatory insects, and to provide a means of effectively eliminating pests that can be preyed on by predatory insects. The present invention provides a method for attracting or settling a predatory insect, the method comprising the step of irradiating violet light. This invention also provides a method for eliminating a pest using said method. This invention further provides an apparatus for attracting or settling a predatory insect, comprising a means of irradiating violet light, and an apparatus for eliminating a pest, comprising said means.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trap for collecting arthropods, for example ticks. The device comprises an attractant placed over an adhesive surface with the adhesive facing down or at an angle to prevent debris from inadvertently collecting. The arthropods, attracted to the device by the attractant then adhere to the adhesive surface on their dorsal side. The invention also relates to a method of using the device to collect insects by placing one or more of the devices in a desired collection area and collecting insects over a period of time without the need for constant monitoring of the devices.

Abstract: Provided is an annular sustained release preparation to be used by opening a center portion thereof, the preparation having a strength enough to avoid cleaving at a welded end portion. More specifically, provided is an annular sustained release preparation having at least two polymer tubes having both ends sealed and integrated by pressure-welding or at least one polymer tube and at least one polymer rod having both ends sealed and integrated by pressure-welding; and a sex pheromone liquid contained by at least one of the tubes or the tube; wherein an annular space can be formed by pulling the tubes or the tube and the rod apart from each other at a center portion therebetween, the central portion not having been pressure-welded; and an angle formed between a line connecting respective centers of diameters of the tubes welded to each other or the tube and the rod welded to each other and the pressure application direction is from 0 to 45°.

Abstract: An electric device for evaporating and dispensing volatile substances, such as perfumes and insecticides, using thermal energy, that includes a casing and a container of volatile substance detachably coupled with the casing, heating means arranged in the casing for heating the volatile substance, and control means for controlling the operation of the heating means in accordance with a heating program. The device further includes detection means suitable for detecting an intrinsic characteristic of the container and/or the volatile substance, for example, the color of a part of the container, the shape of a part of the container, the container material, or the volatile substance color. The control means execute a specific heating program for a detected intrinsic characteristic.

Abstract: The invention relates to the application of liquid active substances with the aid of a portable spray device. The subject matter of the present invention is a portable device for applying active substances, and a method for applying active substances with the aid of a portable spray device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of liquid active substances. The subject matter of the present invention is a system, a method and a computer program product for the application of an active substance concentrate from a replaceable cartridge in a diluted form onto a target object with the aid of a portable spray device, wherein important parameters of the spray process are exchanged between the cartridge and/or the spray device and/or an external computer system.

Abstract: A variable width agricultural applicator is provided. The variable width agricultural applicator is attachable to a boom to apply a liquid to a crop in rows. The variable width agricultural sprayer includes a drop tube and a splitter downstream of the drop tube. The splitter is fluidly connected to the drop tube. A pair of flexible delivery tubes is fluidly connected to the splitter. Each one of the pair of flexible delivery tubes has a predetermined bend.

Abstract: An apparatus may incorporate a wire brush or insert that may be mounted within or approximate to an opening. The steel wool apparatus can fill an opening and turn mice or other rodents away.

Abstract: A decoy comprises a wing system that includes a drive system and at least one wing that is operable to create realistic movement of the at least one wing, thereby simulating actual motion of a fowl wing. The wing system comprises at least one wing that may look like the top of a bird wing and bottom of a bird wing, respectively. During operation, the at least one wing would look natural and realistic, accurately mimicking a real flapping wing. The at least one wing may be configured to oscillate repeatedly back and forth. The at least one wing may be configured to flap. The at least one wing may be configured to oscillate repeatedly back and forth and flap simultaneously.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition including, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) human albumin; b) at least one saccharide; c) DMSO and L-cysteine or coenzyme Q10; and d) cells for therapeutic purposes, with the exception of specific tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to systems and methods for preparing, storing, shipping and using skin equivalents made by organotypic culture. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for cryopreserving viable skin substitutes.

Abstract: It has been discovered that isolated organs and tissues perfused/reperfused in perfusion buffer to which omega-3 glyceride oil had been added retain higher levels of function than if perfused/reperfused without the omega-3 glycerides. Isolated hearts reperfused ex vivo after induced ischemia in n-3 triglyceride perfusion emulsion maintained a normal heart rate and normal LVDP and showed a dramatically reduced frequency of arrhythmias compared to control hearts. Further, test hearts reperfused with n-3 oil triglyceride emulsion showed a decrease in creatine kinase and upregulation of certain beneficial proteins including the anti-apoptotic gene marker Bcl-2.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a radio-frequency identification system for a cryogenic straw comprising: at least one integrated circuit configured to store information and generate a radio-frequency signal in a frequency range of between 30 MHz and 3 GHz; and at least one antenna comprising a conductive thread configured to be integrated, such as molded, into a sidewall of the cryogenic straw. The disclosure further relates to a cryogenic straw comprising at least one antenna, the antenna comprising a conductive thread or rod, wherein the at least one antenna is integrated, such as molded, into a sidewall of the cryogenic straw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, solvent-based emulsifiable concentrates of agrochemical active compounds, a process for the preparation of these formulations and their use for the application of the active compounds contained.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field concerning the treatment of plant material, particularly plant material for propagation or reproduction e.g. seeds. The method of the invention comprises the application, to all or part of the surface of plant material, of an aqueous dispersion comprising (a) particles of at least one water-swellable polymer and (b) at least one compound selected from among a mineral salt, organic salt, dispersant organic polymer and mixtures thereof. The invention also relates to this treated plant material and to use thereof for cultivating or producing a plant.

Abstract: Herbicidal dispersible concentrates include an herbicide and substantially water miscible amide-based solvents. Such concentrates may be diluted in water and used in methods to control weeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous dispersion comprising a water-insoluble pesticide and polymer particles, wherein the polymer particles comprise a copolymerizable surfactant in polymerized form; to a method of preparing the aqueous dispersion; a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants; and seed containing said aqueous dispersion.

Abstract: Polyethylene support in form of net or fabric, comprising, grafted on the surface of said support, a hydrogel comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone. Method for preparing said support comprising the steps of: immersing the support in a toluene solution (Sol1) containing: ethylene glycol dimethylacrylate (EGDMA) and cumene hydroperoxide (CHP); immersing the support in an aqueous solution (Sol2) containing: FeCl2*4H2O, ascorbic acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP); washing and drying the support.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for the control and treatment of pests, insects, fungi, and nematodes in seeds, nuts, cereals, grains, plant growth media, plants, plant parts, and reproductive plant parts. One embodiment of the invention provides a composition comprising a seed, nut, cereal, or grain coated with a formulation. The formulation can comprise: (1) curcumin and a polar aprotic solvent; or (2) finely ground curcumin and a polar protic solvent. The formulation can further comprise carboxymethyl cellulose, one or more polymers or combinations thereof. The polar aprotic solvent can be dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and the polar protic solvent can be water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds derived from calyces of Jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) with antimicrobial activity, which can be used in different areas of microbiology, such as, for example, medical microbiology, veterinary microbiology, industrial microbiology, environmental microbiology, marine microbiology, plant microbiology, food microbiology and biotechnology; more particularly, to the individual use of hibiscus acid and its derivatives as antimicrobials and its uses in effective formulation to eliminate bacteria of all types of living or inert materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant disease control composition that has excellent plant disease controlling effects and that contains a pyridazine compound represented by formula (1) [wherein X represents a fluorine atom or the like] and an azole compound represented by formula (2) [wherein R1 represents a C1-6 alkyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, A represents a nitrogen atom or the like, Y1 represents a halogen atom, and n represents 0 or 1]. The present invention also provides a plant disease control method that includes a step for treating a plant or the soil in which a plant is being cultivated with an effective dose of the pyridazine compound represented by formula (1) and of the azole compound represented by formula (2).

Abstract: A pesticide composition for controlling Fusarium head blight, which contains 1 to 150 parts by weight of jinggangmycin and 1 to 30 parts by weight of tebuconazole. The pesticide composition of the present invention has an obvious synergistic effect when used for controlling Fusarium head blight, can remarkably enhance the effect of controlling Fusarium head blight, and increase the ability of the human being in controlling Fusarium head blight of grain crops.

Abstract: A synergistic herbicidal composition comprising Pyroxasulfone and Thifensulfuron methyl as the active components, as well as the use of the synergistic herbicidal composition for controlling the growth of undesirable plants is provided. A method of controlling the growth of undesirable plants, which comprises applying the active components Pyroxasulfone and Thifensulfuron methyl of the synergistic herbicidal composition to the undesirable plants or their growing locus jointly or separately is also provided. A method of reducing or preventing harm caused by Pyroxasulfone when applied to plants, seeds or other reproductive parts of useful crops is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are a high stress resistant plant growth regulator and a preparation and use thereof. In particular, the compound provided by the present invention is an ABA substitute for significantly improving the stress resistance of plants, and therefore has a very wide application prospect.

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

Abstract: The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more disinfectants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine, one or more disinfectants and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of one or more guanide-containing compound and one or more alcohols, kits comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a disclosed composition, as well as methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a device using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a surface area using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a microbial infection in an individual using such composit

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 disclosure provides biocidal metal particles, and methods for production thereof. The method of producing the biocidal materials includes thermally spraying, into a collection system, a feed material having a metal mixture having from about 2% to about 96 wt. % Cu, about 2 to about 96 wt. % Zn, and about 1 to about 40 wt. % Ni, under conditions to give particles with a size in a range from about 1 to about 50 microns. The metal particles are collected and are characterized in that they have an amorphous solid structure and exhibit enhanced biocidal properties.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis.

Abstract: Biofilms are provided which are capable of regulating their own thickness, reducing contamination and preventing biofouling. Constructs are introduced into bacteria that comprise nucleic acid molecules encoding an autoinducer synthase polypeptide, a transcriptional regulator and a biofilm dispersal protein. Nucleic acid molecules may also be introduced which encode a nitric oxide synthase, an epoxide hydrolase, or both. Biofilms of the bacteria may be used to reduce biofouling and contamination of a surface.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for application to plants and seeds comprising dried Chlorella cells are disclosed. Methods of preparing and applying compositions of dried Chlorella cells to plants and seeds to enhance at least one characteristic of a plant are disclosed.

Abstract: A pancake cooking device with two opposable, generally circular, internally heated cooking plates having substantially smooth cooking surfaces that are cooperatively configured to be selectively placed in facing and spaced-apart relation to contact and cook flowable pancake batter disposed between the plates to form a generally circular pancake that, when removed from the device and oriented in a preferred serving position, has a substantially uniform thickness between substantially planar, top and bottom pancake surfaces, and a continuous, circumferentially extending, outwardly inclined and upwardly facing lip of substantially uniform height disposed around the perimeter of the top surface of the pancake. The pancake cooking device is desirably configured to cook each pancake in an inverted position with the circumferentially extending, outwardly inclined lip projecting downwardly and away from the top and bottom pancake surfaces when the cooked pancake is oriented in a preferred serving position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suspension unit and a method for taking up and transporting sausage loops with a guide rail and hooks circulating around the guide rail, where the guide rail has an elongate front side and an oppositely disposed rear side. The guide rail is inclined relative to a horizontal plane such that the front side is at a higher level than the rear side.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns methods for processing and grading food articles including x-raying the food articles a first time and taking a 3D image of the food articles.

Abstract: A bone removal device for a chicken bonjiri includes a rotating conveyor mechanism that moves a plurality of receivers which are arrayed in a circumferential direction about a center of a disc taken as a support shaft, intermittently at a constant speed in a horizontal direction and rotates; a holder of a stamping punch mechanism that stamps and removes a coccyx in each of the bonjiris, which are mounted on the receivers, from the bonjiri in a state where this rotating conveyor mechanism is stopped; and an arm of a processed meat delivery mechanism that carries the bonjiri, from which such a bone is removed, out to the device by reversing each of the receivers.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preserving raw meat, whereby the raw meat can be preserved in a state where meat juice, savory taste, and moisture are retained in the meat itself, while being moderately sterilized.

Abstract: An in-line shell egg pasteurizer has a clean-in-place system. Empty shell egg carriers are placed in the water bath for multiple cleaning cycles. The cleaning solution level is lowered to expose the shell egg carriers and the top parts of the water bath walls. An air perturbation is used to agitate cleaning solution held in the bottom of the water bath and clean heating coils and other components located in the bottom of the water bath. Sprayers (e.g., nozzles, cleaning spray balls, etc . . . ) mounted on a hood over the water bath clean the top parts of the water bath walls and the empty shell egg carriers placed in the water bath.

Abstract: A method for reducing level of contaminants from an object, the method comprises introducing the object into an ultrasonic (US) bath carrying an aqueous medium that holds, suspended therein, insoluble nanoparticles and activating said bath to apply US waves only said object while the object is at least partially submerged within said aqueous medium.

Abstract: A system for drying a wet lactose product stream includes a disperser configured to disperse agglomerated lactose particulates in a wet lactose stream into a dispersed wet lactose stream. A back-mixed partial drying zone is configured to at least partially dry the dispersed wet lactose stream by recirculating a partially dried lactose stream with the dispersed wet lactose stream. A plug-flow secondary drying zone is configured to dry the partially dried lactose stream to generate a substantially dried lactose stream.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a strained fermented dairy product comprising the following successive steps: (a) providing a dairy product, (b) adding a lactase and a culture of bacteria comprising at least one strain of thermophilic lactic acid bacteria, with the provision that that it does not comprise any strain of mesophilic lactic acid bacteria, and fermenting the dairy product to obtain a fermented dairy product, and (c) separating a liquid whey from the fermented dairy product to obtain a strained fermented dairy product.