Abstract: A combined harness and leash device is disclosed. The device may comprise a one-piece buckleless pet harness, constructed from braided rope or other suitable material. Useful materials of construction may include natural or synthetic fibers and may include recycled fibers. The harness may consist of one continuous loop to prevent choking or strangulation. A slip assembly is used to create two adjustable loops that fit around a pet's front legs and wrap back through the slip assembly to form a leash or lead. When applying the harness, pet owners may enlarge one loop at a time in order to slip the pet's forelegs into place. Further, the harness may be ornamented with decorative gems, rhinestones, and other design elements for an enhanced look. The harness is offered in assorted colors as needed, as well as various sizes to suit different dog breeds.

Abstract: The field of this invention is classifying animal behaviors. In particular the fields of this invention include using animals in vivariums, such as rodents, particularly mice. Animal behaviors are classified according to behaviors consistent with healthy or unhealthy organs or locations within organs, such as the brain. Injected neoplastic cells may be used to create an unhealthy organ or location within an organ. Classifications also include responses to different therapies. The behavior of the animals is observed using fully automatic, continuous monitoring using per-cage ultrasonic and video sensors, where behavior recording is free of human, manual actions. Observed behavior is consistent with healthy or unhealthy behaviors specific to the injection site. Both positive and negative baseline behaviors are collected, typically using the same system or method.

Abstract: The field of this invention is classifying animal behaviors. In particular the fields of this invention include using animals in vivariums, such as rodents, particularly mice. Ultrasonic vocalizations are compared to times-shifted video behaviors of the same mice to identify vocalizations that occur prior to, during, and after particular video behaviors. The comparisons generate correlations weights that may then be used to apply known classifications of the video behaviors to the vocalizations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a monitoring device including a first measurement device disposed inside an organ of a target, the first measurement device being configured to measure a first biosignal of the target and to transmit the first biosignal, a second measurement device disposed inside a skin tissue of the target, and the second measurement device being configured to measure a second biosignal of the target, to receive the first biosignal, and to transmit bioinformation comprising the first biosignal and the second biosignal, a drone configured to move to an area in which the target is positioned, to receive the bioinformation from the second measurement device, and to transmit the bioinformation, and an analyzer configured to monitor and analyze a condition of the target based on the bioinformation received from the drone.

Abstract: A pressure activated bird entertainment and treat dispensing system (PBETS) that provides stimulation for a bird, as well as for a bird owner. The PBETS is a themed structure that is placed within a birdcage, or outside of a birdcage. The structure is either horizontally or vertically oriented and has a design based on a theme such as an outdoor scene, an indoor scene, a nature scene, an amusement park ridge design, or an artistic design. Each structure presents multiple geometric and non-geometric shapes, curves and edges. A bird applies pressure from a beak, claw, foot or from weight onto a sensor, which activates a treat release mechanism. Preferably a food treat is released and passes through a treat tube to a location from which the bird can access the treat. The treat release mechanism can either be manually operated or motor driven. A motor also operates various elements on the structure such as moving components, lights or sounds from a speaker.

Abstract: An apparatus to identify upside-down eggs of a batch of eggs includes a heating module configured to expose an air cell in each egg of the batch of eggs to a radiation flux. The apparatus also includes an imaging module with a thermal camera configured to capture thermal images of the batch of eggs when the eggs are not exposed to the radiation flux. The apparatus further includes an analyzer module configured to detect the presence of a heated zone in the air cell of each egg from the thermal images and identify upside-down eggs based on the presence of the heated zone. A method to identify upside-down eggs from a batch of eggs includes heating the batch of eggs with a radiation source, such as an infrared source, so as to generate a hot zone inside an air cell of each egg without significantly heating the rest of the eggs. Thermal images of the eggs are captured while the eggs are not exposed to the radiation source, analyzed to detect the presence of the hot zone and to identify the upside down eggs.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning nets underwater formed from a propeller housing with a centrally disposed axis with a plurality of blades extending therefrom. An outer perimeter ring secured to an outer tip of each blade with a plurality of knuckles secured to the outer perimeter ring. Each knuckle including a curved surface constructed and arranged to be forcefully presented to the aquaculture net upon rotation of said blades for removal of growth by impact and shaking of the aquaculture net. An elastomeric hub prevents spike loads.

Abstract: Non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using them are provided, wherein said non-human animals have a genome comprising an engineered or recombinant diversity cluster within an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region, which engineered or recombinant diversity cluster comprises an insertion of one or more coding sequences of a non-immunoglobulin polypeptide of interest. Non-human animals described herein express antibodies characterized by complementary determining regions (CDRs), in particular, CDR3s having diversity that directs binding to particular antigens. Methods for producing antibodies from non-human animals are also provided, which antibodies contain human variable regions and mouse constant regions.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a genetically-engineered hamster comprising in vivo knocking out an LDL receptor gene in the hamster. The LDL receptor gene is knocked out by CRISPR/CAS9 gene editing technique. The genetically-engineered hamster shows significantly high levels of blood lipids, and it thus well-suited for direct use in hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis studies, and is a small animal model with high similarities to human familial hypercholesterolemia. Also provided is a method for screening drugs using the genetically-engineered hamster.

Abstract: Provided are transgenic mice whose genome comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding human cereblon (CRBN) or a fragment thereof, wherein endogenous mouse CRBN is not expressed in the transgenic mice. Also provided are cells, cell lines, tissues, and organs derivable from the transgenic mice, and methods for producing and using such mice.

Abstract: A sieving apparatus for separating insect pupa is described. In an example, the sieving apparatus includes a sieving device attached to an actuation system. The sieving device includes a set of openings sized to correspond to a cross-sectional cephalothorax width of a representative pupa of a population of insect pupae to be separated. The actuation system is configured to move the sieving device in a manner that causes smaller insect pupae to pass through the set of openings. Larger insect pupae remain within the sieving device. Such movement can include moving the sieving device with respect to a liquid held in a basin of the sieving apparatus.

Abstract: It is intended to develop and provide a technique of conveniently allowing a transgenic silkworm by itself and at an individual level to produce a recombinant protein having a mammalian-type sugar chain sialic acid attached thereto, without the need of a baculovirus expression system or oral and transdermal administration of sialic acid. An expression vector was developed which can induce the expression of a mammalian-type glycosylation-related gene group only in a silk gland such that the recombinant protein modified with the mammalian-type sugar chain has no adverse effect on the silkworm itself. A transgenic silkworm harboring the expression vector was prepared.

Abstract: A method for extracting aquatic animals from an apparatus (102) containing aquatic animals. The apparatus has a body with an open end (102a), a substantially closed end (102b), and one or more side walls (102c) between the open end and the substantially closed end. At least a major portion of the side wall(s) are in the form of a flexible membrane, and at least a major portion of the side wall(s) and the substantially closed end are substantially impervious to water. The method involves arranging the apparatus (102) with an open end (102a) of the apparatus positioned higher than a substantially closed end (102b) of the apparatus, introducing a flow of liquid into an interior region of the apparatus proximal the substantially closed end, and using the introduced flow of liquid to transport aquatic animals contained in the apparatus, out of the open end (102a) of the apparatus.

Abstract: A device for attracting aquatic and marine life is disclosed. The device may generate an output in a body of water that simulates the feeding or distress of other aquatic or marine life forms. An example device includes a head coupled to a supply line to provide gas and/or liquid to the head, and an agitator coupled to the head. A plurality of arms of the agitator have a plurality of openings therein to output the gas and/or liquid into a body of water and cause a disturbance. In an example, the agitator sits above, at, or below the surface of a body of water and discharges the gas (or fluid), and/or moves under the influence thereof, to create a disturbance in the body of water, such that desired species of aquatic and marine life are attracted to the disturbance.

Abstract: A tungsten sinker formed of a flat unpainted outer body surface with an inner channel running from a first end to a second end, the tungsten sinker is unpainted, has a flat dark neural color, and includes a base stock of 97% pure tungsten.

Abstract: A fishing lure container device includes a hollow unitary enclosure having a cylindrical portion and a conical portion. The cylindrical portion includes a receiving end and the conical portion includes an attachment end at its apex. The hollow enclosure further defines an inner volume. The cylindrical portion includes a storage aperture slit configured across the diameter of the receiving end. The apex of the conical portion includes an attachment hook affixed to the attachment end of the conical portion. The unitary enclosure of the fishing lure container device comprises a manually deformable material. The storage aperture slit is configured to expand for receiving a fishing lure when manually deformed. The fishing lure container device is useful for retaining a fishing lure while the fishing lure is still attached to a fishing line.

Abstract: A fishing system that includes a sensing unit mountable about a fishing rod for detecting fish activity about a fishing line, the sensing unit includes a rotatable portion that allows the sensing unit, when mounted between two fishing pole eyelets, to provide sensory information to a transceiver unit when a portion of a wheel passes about the sensing unit, for alerting of the loss of fishing line from the fishing pole.

Abstract: A fly fishing spinner holder comprising: a first releasable securing mechanism, a flexible tube having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the flexible tube is attached to the first releasable securing mechanism, a second releasable securing mechanism attached to the second end of the flexible tube, a spinner comprising a body having a first end and second end, wherein the first end has a receiving opening, a rotating head having an insertion end and an attachment end, wherein the insertion end is inserted into the receiving opening of the body, a dubbing spring attached to the attachment end of the rotating head, and the body is secured to the second releasable securing mechanism, and a stopping mechanism comprising a first portion attached to the second releasable securing mechanism, and a second portion attached to the rotating head.

Abstract: The invention relates to the application of liquid active substances with the acid of a portable spray device. The subject matter of the present invention is a system comprising a portable spray device and a replaceable cartridge that contains an active substance concentrate. The invention also relates to method for applying a liquid active substance formulation. In addition, the invention discloses a replaceable cartridge that has a memory unit in which information is stored relating to an adjustable dilution ratio for the active substance concentrate contained in the cartridge. The invention also relates to a spray device comprising a control unit that can be read out a memory unit of cartridge attached to the spray device and, on the basis of the read out information, adjust a dilution ratio for the active substance concentrate contained in the cartridge.

Abstract: An apparatus for biological control of agricultural pests and for reducing damage to crops. The apparatus includes a container for holding biological organisms or material. The container also includes first and second ends and an opening formed at the first end for receiving the biological organisms. The apparatus has a dispensing port disposed at the second end for dispensing the biological organisms over a target location. The apparatus further includes an auger, driven by a motor and having a plurality of spiral like wire brushes, said auger mounted to and driven by a first motor; a spreader motor mount having a motor mount holding area for holding a second motor, the spreader motor mount having a motor mount connection area for connecting to the second end; and a spreader agitating device used for spreading the biological organisms or material over the target location.

Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.

Abstract: A remote game call system may include a game call and an actuator for remotely actuating the game call.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medium composition for the cryopreservation of cells, which exhibits excellent cell recovery rates, cell viability rates and cell activity after thawing, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the medium composition and therapeutic cells. Also, the medium composition of the present invention allows for readily administering the cryopreserved therapeutic cells to a subject without additional procedures such as washing, separation, etc. Therefore, the composition may be used as an excellent medium composition for cell cryopreservation or as an excellent therapeutic composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cell cryopreservation protective composition, the use of the composition, and a cell cryopreservation method. The cell cryopreservation protective composition comprises a zwitterionic molecule having the general formula R1—N+(CH3)2—(CH2)n—R2, wherein R1 is a linear or branched alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and is optionally substituted with a substituent; R2 is any negatively charged group selected from the group consisting of —COO?, —SO4?, —SO3?, and (I); and R3 is a group selected from the group consisting of (methyl)acryloyloxyalkyl, alkyl and alkenyl; and the zwitterionic molecule having general formula R1—N+(CH3)2—(CH2)n—R2 is preferably a betaine compound. The cell cryopreservation protective composition can carry out cell cryopreservation in a non-toxic and efficient manner, and results in an extremely high post-thaw cell survival rate and does not require stepwise cryopreservation.

Abstract: Provided are a diluent and a sperm preservation method using the diluent. The diluent is useful in preservation of sperm with high fertility, and is capable of stably achieving quality control and improving quality of the sperm. Refrigerating or freezing sperm using the diluent for sperm, which includes an aqueous solution containing at least one oligosaccharide selected from the group consisting of a fructo-oligosaccharide, an isomalto-oligosaccharide, a gentio-oligosaccharide, and a galacto-oligosaccharide, can improve the quality of preserved sperm and provide sperm having high fertility, at a reduced cost.

Abstract: A blood storage system comprising: a collection vessel for red blood cells; an oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device; a storage vessel for red blood cells; tubing connecting the collection vessel to the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device and the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device to the storage vessel; and a gamma or X-ray irradiating device is used to irradiate red blood cells stored in the vessel, storing red blood cells under anaerobic conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of blood, blood products and organs for the removal and/or detoxification of amyloid-beta oligomers.

Abstract: Drift reduction adjuvant composition and agricultural sprays containing such agricultural compositions contain water, a rheology modifier (e.g., guar gum or polyacrylamide), an emulsifier such as a polyoxyethylene sorbitan emulsifier, and an oil. When the agricultural spray containing the drift reduction adjuvant composition and a pesticide is delivered from an agricultural nozzle, it produces fewer droplets less than 150 ?m in diameter and either reduces, maintains or increases (e.g., by up to 30 percentage points) the number of ultra-coarse droplets above 622 ?m in diameter compared to an agricultural spray of the pesticide without the drift reduction adjuvant composition sprayed under the same conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides lignin nanoparticles containing a hydrophobic active agent and a process for the production of the lignin nanoparticles. The process involves the following steps: (i) dissolving modified lignin and a hydrophobic active agent in an organic solvent having low solubility in water; (ii) combining the solution with water and a surfactant to form a pre-emulsion; (iii) forming an emulsion from the pre-emulsion; and (iv) crosslinking the modified lignin to form the lignin nanoparticles, in which the modified lignin is lignin which is chemically modified to contain at least two functional groups suitable for polymerization and/or crosslinking.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid, powdery compositions comprising at least one solid, water soluble carrier and at least one surface-active substance, and to a method for the production and use thereof in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: Compositions for controlled release of active ingredients and methods of making same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient and a delivery material. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a volatile or gaseous active ingredient useful for applications in at least one of agriculture, pest control, odor control, and food preservation. In some embodiments, the active ingredient is a cyclopropene. In some embodiments, the active ingredient is an essential oil, a terpene, or a terpenoid. In some embodiments, the delivery material is a carbon material or a silicate material.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with an insect repellent composition and a method of using the same to repel insects over an extended period of time. The compositions of the invention include natural insect repellents and can provide a prolongation of complete protection times to a 12 hour minimum thereby enabling a once daily dosage regime if required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate comprising a plurality of integrally formed surface features, said surface features being micro-sized and/or nano-sized, said surface features comprising at least one pointed terminus. As a result of this unique surface, said substrate exhibits a biocidal activity because the terminal ends of said surface feature pierce through cell membrane of any microbial cell that comes into contact with the substrate, thereby causing cell deformation and lysis. The present invention also relates to a method producing said substrate. By a simple treatment of copper or zinc foil with a reagent solution comprising an alkali and an oxidizing agent, Cu(OH)2 nanotube arrays, CuO nano-blades and ZnO nano-needles are prepared. These surfaces are proven to be very effective in killing bacterial (such as E. coli) via a physical interaction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for growing a plant, including bringing a lignin decomposition product having an aldehyde yield by alkaline nitrobenzene oxidation of 10% by mass or more into contact with the plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), wherein n is 0 or 1, R1 is H or CH3 and R2 is a linear (C3-C6)alkyl and an insecticide composition comprising at least one insecticide active ingredient and at least one a compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: This new Rhamnolipid Fertilizer discovery eliminates disease in plants, bushes and trees by breaking down the cells walls of bacteria causing diseases in plants, bushes and trees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pesticide composition comprising at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one methylendioxyphenyl derivative compound of Formula (I), wherein R1 is a linear (C4-C6)alkyl.

Abstract: An insecticidal polymer matrix containing Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO) and deltamethrin (DM), wherein the ratio between the content of PBO and the content of DM in terms of weight is higher than 3.

Abstract: A composition for controlling a plant disease is provided, containing a tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1), wherein X1 represents a halogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, or a C1-C6 alkoxy group, and X2 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group, a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group, a halogen atom, or a C1-C3 alkoxy group, and a carboxamide compound represented by formula (2). A method for controlling a plant disease is also provided, containing a step of applying an effective amount of the tetrazolinone compound represented by formula (1) and an effective amount of the carboxamide compound represented by formula (2) to a plant or soil for cultivating the plant. Both the composition and the method have excellent control efficacies against plant diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to the technical field of the herbicides and/or plant growth regulators. Specifically, the invention primarily relates to novel isothiazolamides, and compositions comprising said novel isothiazolamides. Further, the present invention relates to processes for the preparation said novel isothiazolamides and their use as herbicides and/or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating plants inflicted with a bacterial disease transmitted by a psyllid vector, and methods of treating plant disease transmitted by a psyllid vector. The composition comprises an organosilane, preferably an organosilane quaternary ammonium, and a photocatalyst, such as titanium dioxide.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition includes antibacterial agent particles containing a metal; and at least one selected from the group consisting of a silicate-based compound and a thermoplastic resin having a minimum film-forming temperature of 0° C. to 35° C., in which the antibacterial agent particles have the maximum value of frequency at a particle size of 0.1 ?m or greater and less than 1 ?m in a volume-based particle size distribution, and the content of particles having a particle size of 1 ?m or greater is 5% to 50% by volume.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating or preventing plant disease are provided. Such compositions and methods comprise a bacterial strain that control one or more pathogens that cause plant disease or improve at least one agronomic trait of interest in a plant. The bacterial strain can be used as an inoculant for plants. Therefore, methods for growing a plant susceptible to a plant disease and methods for controlling plant disease on a plant susceptible to the plant disease are provided.

Abstract: Immune function of a plant can be modulated by administering a composition comprising beta glucan, where the beta glucan includes unbranched beta-(1,3)-glucan. Such unbranched beta-(1,3)-glucan can be obtained from Euglena, including heterotrophically grown Euglena. The unbranched beta-(1,3)-glucan can be in the form of paramylon and/or can be part of algae meal. The composition can further include a fertilizer, a pesticide, a fungicide, a bactericide, combinations thereof, as well as one or more various plant immune system modulators other than beta glucan. The wellbeing of the plant seed, seedling, mature plant, or harvested plant product can accordingly be improved.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for controlling pathogenic plant nematodes using organic soil amendments applied to soil and/or plants. The disclosure also relates to a method of improving the performance and/or improving the health of a ruminant animal and to a method of decreasing nematodes in a ruminant animal.

Abstract: This invention provides a methods and compositions for controlling an insect pest. The methods comprise contacting the insect pest with a composition comprising a yeast cell comprising a nucleic acid encoding a dsRNA molecule which specifically inhibits expression of a target gene in the insect pest, thereby controlling the insect pest.

Abstract: A device for cooking culinary preparations, includes: a cooking chamber, capable of simultaneously receiving several individual culinary preparations, a primary heater, arranged in order to heat the cooking chamber and deliver a thermal power called primary thermal power to at least one part of the culinary preparations, a moveable plate), inside the cooking chamber, and including at least one plurality of cooking sites, each being arranged in order to receive a culinary preparation, and secondary heater, including a plurality of heating elements, arranged in order to follow the displacement of the moveable plate, each heating element being associated with one of the cooking sites and being arranged in order to heat preferentially the top of this cooking site by delivering a thermal power called secondary thermal power.

Abstract: A pan oiler for depositing cooking oil into product molds of a baking pan includes a conveyor assembly configured to carry the baking pan through the pan oiler and an electrostatic oiler assembly. The electrostatic oiler assembly includes at least one injector assembly, a charge assembly and an oil delivery assembly. The injector assembly may include a valve body, an oil reservoir within the valve body, a valve seat within the valve body in fluid communication with the oil reservoir, a plunger extending into the valve body and an actuator operably connected to the plunger to lift the plunger off the valve seat when the actuator is energized. The plunger is retractable and conductive and in electrical contact with the charge assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for machine production of pretzels, comprising the following features: providing a pretzel shaping and looping device (1), which receives strands of dough by means of a feed mechanism; gripping the central area of the strands of dough with a shaping unit of the device (1), wherein the central area of the strand of dough (8) is wrapped around a plurality of bolt-type shaping elements (2) of the shaping unit that are adjustable in height; gripping the ends (5) of the dough by means of at least one gripping unit (3) which is equipped with grippers (4) and stretching the strand of dough (8) by pulling on the ends (5) of the strand of dough, while at the same time securing the central area of the strand of dough (8) by the shaping unit, and shaping a pretzel knot by means of a mutual rotation of the grippers (4), wherein the shaping of the pretzel knot is initiated by rotation of the grippers (4) already during the stretching of the strand of dough (8).

Abstract: A crimping and cutting assembly includes a first roller engaged with a second roller including a honeycomb pattern of polygonal crimping and cutting members. Various transversely spaced, internally filled dough ropes are fed between the first and second rollers, causing each rope to be continuously crimped and cut at longitudinally spaced locations to create multi-sided food products, specifically polygonal food products having two to six crimped and cut sides. The ropes can permissibly shift or wander laterally during production, resulting in slightly different size or shape food products, while the honeycomb pattern acts to re-align the ropes so as to be tolerant to the ropes wandering while still preventing puncturing of the ropes which could lead to loss of filling and extended production downtime.