Abstract: A hoof boot has a base, a heel captivator, and a pivoting mechanism that disposes the heel captivator to pivot relative to the base, preferably in a manner that allows the heel captivator at least three degrees of freedom of movement relative to the base. The heel captivator is preferably low in the rearmost portion, which provides clearance for the pastern bones of the equine lower leg to descend upon weight bearing during movement at various gaits. To reduce the possibility for bruising and chaffing of soft tissue around the pastern bones, and to help eliminate accumulation of debris, preferred heel captivators have an open mesh architecture. Heel captivators can alternatively or additionally be designed with fabric covered neoprene or other liners. Boots are preferably tightened using mechanically advantages laces.

Abstract: A pet toy comprises a ball and at least one feather attached to the ball. When used, the pet toy bounces in various directions and its feathers and pet toy movement attract a pet and trigger the pet's hunting instinct. While chasing and capturing the pet toy, the pet is entertained and exercised. The pet toy disclosed has a high coefficient of restitution and is of particular interest to cats.

Abstract: An accessory, such as a bandana or collar, for an animal, such as a dog, is provided. A bandana can have a triangular fabric body. A strap is attached to each of two ends or corners of the body such that each strap forms a loop. An elastic band extends through the loops of the straps and is formed into a closed loop shape. The elastic band non-releasably couples the two straps and therefore the two ends or corners of the body such that the bandana forms an overall closed loop shape. The elastic band can stretch to allow the bandana to slide over the dog's head and to adapt to the size of the dog's neck.

Abstract: A fever detection system includes a temperature sensor; and a dog collar including a power source, an output device, and a processing circuit coupled to the power source and the output device. The processing circuit is configured to: periodically receive temperature measurements from the temperature sensor, based on the received temperature measurements, determine whether the received temperature measurements exceed a set temperature limit, and upon determining that the received temperature measurements exceed the set temperature limit, transmit a signal to the output device to activate a visual and/or auditory output indicating detection of a fever (including overheating).

Abstract: An animal health monitoring system includes a plurality of animal tag assemblies configured for being disposed on members of an animal population, each of the animal tag assemblies including one or more sensors configured to measure one or more animal characteristics of a member of the animal population. The system includes a concentrator communicatively coupled to the plurality of animal tag assemblies and configured to acquire one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies. The system includes a controller communicatively coupled to the concentrator and configured to receive the acquired one or more animal characteristics from the plurality of animal tag assemblies from the concentrator, determine a health state of one or more of the members of the animal population based on the received one or more animal characteristics, and report the determined health state to one or more user devices.

Abstract: Provided is an aquaculture system, including a water tank holding seawater and housing shellfish or fish to be cultivated, a water intake unit for introducing the seawater into the water tank, a draining unit for draining the seawater in the water tank, a first bubble generator that generates and supplies microbubbles with a diameter of not less than 10 ?m and not more than 100 ?m in the water tank, and a second bubble generator that generates and supplies nanobubbles with a diameter of not more than 10 ?m in the water tank, wherein the seawater in the water tank is exchanged by simultaneously carrying out introduction of the seawater using the water intake unit and drainage of the seawater in the water tank using the draining unit.

Abstract: A system of decorating a housing that includes a base and a plurality of decorative elements. The decorative elements are irremovably disposed on or partially in the base. The width and depth of the base is less than or equal to the width and depth of the bottom inner surface dimensions of the housing such that the bottom inner surface area of the housing is entirely covered by one or more bases.

Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided that comprises a conditional Acvr1 allele that comprises a mutated exon that, upon induction, converts to a mutant exon phenotype, wherein the mutant exon phenotype includes ectopic bone formation. Mice comprising a mutant Acvr1 exon 5 in antisense orientation, flanked by site-specific recombinase recognition sites, are provided, wherein the mice further comprise a site-specific recombinase that recognizes the site-specific recombinase recognitions sites, wherein the recombinase is induced upon exposure of the mouse to tamoxifen. Upon exposure to tamoxifen, the recombinase is expressed and acts on the RRS-flanked mutant exon 5 and places the mutant exon 5 in sense orientation and deletes the wild-type exon.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for enhanced production of immunoglobulin diversity. Specifically, the invention provides compositions and methods for making accessible a B cell receptor repertoire that has not been culled by developmental tolerance mechanisms. The invention also provides transgenic animals, cells, and antibodies resulting from these compositions and methods.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an internal folding fish dip net including a net ring connecting piece, a handle, a folding main frame, a net pipe and a locking structure. The folding main frame includes a first folding main frame body and a second folding main frame body, and the locking structure is connected to the handle; the folding main frame further includes a directional shaft sleeve, the directional shaft sleeve is fixed in the first folding main frame body, the second folding main frame body is connected to the directional shaft sleeve in a sleeving mode and rotatably mounted on the directional shaft sleeve, and the handle is mounted in the directional shaft sleeve; a main frame hole is formed in the second folding main frame body, a directional hole is formed in the directional shaft sleeve.

Abstract: Provided are methods and apparatuses for harvesting clams, particularly soft shelled clams. The scoop is particularly configured for digging at sufficient depths into the substrate beneath the clams positions and for shooting jets of water and combinations of water and air to fluidize the surrounding substrate and float the clams to the surface for collection and transfer to a work platform. The structure and active elements of the scoop, as part of an overall harvesting platform or vehicle, which can be precisely controlled, allow for the harvesting or transplanting of soft shell clams without excessively damaging the desired shellfish.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for luring fish with an artificial bait are described. An artificial bait may include a top portion, a bottom portion, and a washer to prevent a knotted line from slipping through. In one embodiment, an artificial bait may include a top portion in the form of a tapered cylinder, a bottom portion comprising a plurality of appendages, and a washer. Some examples of the artificial bait may also include one or more fins attached to the top portion. The washer may prevent a fishing line from slipping through the artificial bait when it is being pulled through the water.

Abstract: A fishing pole incorporating a light source in the handle. The handle has a hollow section forming a housing for receiving a light source so as to axially emit a light beam opposite toward the rear of the handle. The light source includes a lens, a bulb section, a control section, and a battery section and is water resistant against water immersion. The control section includes an on/off switch. The light source comprises an LED with at least a 100 lumens output.

Abstract: An in-line planer board assembly incorporates hydrofoil designs at various key locations in order to maximize fluid movement efficiencies. Optionally, the planer board assembly further includes a spring-loaded fishing line release, also exemplified in a universal embodiment for use with other planer boards. Another option is a snap-in forward line release bracket useful when an angler wishes to fish from the opposite side of the boat, or for creating a smaller storage space requirement while storing the planer boards away between angling trips.

Abstract: An attachable hoof pick system includes a hoof pick, a saddle, and a fastening mechanism. The hoof pick that is used to clean the hoof of a hoofed animal such as a horse includes a pick section, a body section, and a plurality of attachment holes. The pick section is adjacently connected to the body section as the plurality of attachment holes is traverses through the body section. The fastening mechanism, preferably a twist stud system, is engaged with the plurality of attachment holes so that the body section can be removably mounted to an exterior surface of the saddle by the fastening mechanism. Resultantly, the hoof pick and the saddle are able to maintain a secured and unsecured configuration through the fastening mechanism.

Abstract: A boom assembly, including a frame comprising a first portion and a second portion hingeably coupled to the first portion; and a hinge assembly hingeably coupling the first and second portions, the hinge assembly including first and second electromagnets coupled respectively to the first and second portions; a first switch membrane coupled to the second portion and configured to control an energy state of the first and second electromagnets.

Abstract: A bait station including a first bait station subassembly and a second bait station subassembly removably-secured to the first bait station subassembly. The first bait station subassembly includes a housing, at least one panel-engaging member and a lid member. The housing has a body defining an axial passage and at least one radial passage in fluid communication with the axial passage. The lid member is hingedly-connected to the housing. The lid member defines a passage. The second bait station subassembly includes a bait spike and a bait spike retainer. The bait spike retainer defines an axial bait spike passage. The bait spike is movably-disposed within the axial bait spike passage of the bait spike retainer and the passage of the lid member. A portion of a bait station is also disclosed. A bait spike assembly is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A climbing system includes a treestand and a plurality of climbing sticks. The treestand includes a monolithic platform formed from strengthened material. Each of the climbing sticks includes a frame having a plurality of weight-reduction apertures formed therethrough. Methods of manufacturing a treestand and climbing sticks are also disclosed. The method of manufacturing a treestand includes providing a solid, strengthened piece of material and removing portions of the material to form openings between structural supports. The method of manufacturing a climbing stick includes providing a frame and forming a plurality of weight-reduction apertures therethrough.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solvent-free aqueous suspension concentrates and to solvent-free solid water-dispersible formulations comprising one or more low-melting active ingredients, and to processes for production thereof. The formulations according to the invention are suitable for the field of plant protection.

Abstract: To provide a method for controlling plant diseases, which enhancing plant disease controlling effects. A method for controlling plant disease, which comprises applying isofetamid or its salt as a component (a) and at least one component (b) selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, a vegetable oil, a paraffin and a resin, to plants or to soil where they grow.

Abstract: An insecticide for exterminating a flight-capable insect, comprising an effective concentration of menthol to be lethal to the insect, a solvent for the menthol, at least one viscosity-increasing agent in sufficient concentration to increase viscosity of insecticide to greater than 5 centipoise, at least one surfactant in sufficient concentration to cause adhesion of insecticide to insect, and a volumizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-microbially active micro and nanoparticles, compositions comprising same, and use thereof for inhibiting bacterial growth and biofilm formation on surfaces or devices, e.g., dental surfaces or devices. The present invention further discloses methods of making such anti-microbially active micro or nanoparticles.

Abstract: There is provided novel agricultural chemicals, in particular herbicides. A ketone or oxime compound or a salt thereof of Formula (1): wherein B is a ring of any one of B-1, B-2, or B-3, Q is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, NOR7, etc., R6 is a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., R7 is a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., R8a, R8b, R9a, R9b, R10, R11, R12, R13, and R14 are each independently a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., m is an integer of 1 or 2, n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2; and a herbicide including the compound or salt thereof.

Abstract: A novel antimicrobial composition useful against infectious microbes which cause respiratory infectious diseases employs highly safe natural food additives and comprises a complex of lysozyme and chitosan bound to each other which has an antimicrobial property against an infectious microbe which causes respiratory infectious diseases.

Abstract: The use of specific active substances, alone or in combination, for controlling virus infections in plants and a method for using said specific active substances for controlling said virus infections in the field of plant protection and the protection of materials are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula I wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl and X is chloro, fluoro or bromo; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially rust diseases on soybean plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted pyridine compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, V1, V2 and Q1 have the definitions given in the description, and to the use thereof as acaricides and insecticides for control of animal pests, particularly arthropods and especially insects and arachnids, and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof.

Abstract: A presaturated wiping product is disclosed well suited for destroying non-enveloped viruses, including the Norovirus. The wiping composition contains a first anti-microbial agent blended with a second agent, such as a preservative. Even at very low concentrations within the wiping composition, the wiping products can completely destroy and kill non-enveloped viruses at relatively short contact times.

Abstract: A composition and method for inducing and inflicting damage to cell membranes of microorganism by inducing changes in membrane permeability caused by polycation-induced membrane pores. The control of Clostridium difficile spores with an efficacy of 99.99% on hard surfaces is provided. The invention includes the application of an evaporation-induced self-assembly, surfactant-mediated synthesis or self-condensing polymer, which forms a film which is both flexible on the surface as a nano-polymeric coating and with refractive index yielding a transparent coating. The polymeric matrix includes various biocidal polymeric cationic quaternary salts, one being a silyl quaternary having a kinetic zeta potential to disrupt bacterial spores functions. The polymeric matrix consist of multiple small molecule biocides as well as polymerics biocide combinations not otherwise seen to develop an surface topography of peaks and troughs in the nano range to resist bacterial adhesion factors and subsequent biofilm formation.

Abstract: Topical antiseptic rubs are disclosed that reduce microorganism loading on the skin surface preventing possible infections. The FDA currently recognizes ethanol, isopropanol and benzalkonium chloride as active ingredients but further defines the actives as chronic use drugs. The present invention describes formulations and applications of a liquid compound that forms a topical polymeric skin layer consisting of a given benzalkonium chloride concentration within the matrix, which quickly reduces all bacteria including the MERS, virus types, and kills spores including the Clostridium difficile. The “second skin” concept, is likened to the human skin cellular function of the stratum corneum, functions as a barrier to exogenous substances, which reduces any chronic flux of benzalkonium chloride into the epidermis and reducing symptoms of constant usage. The second skin polymeric application agglomerates, traps and kills bacteria.

Abstract: To provide a herbicidal agrichemical composition having a HPPD inhibitory action and a herbicidal method using the same. A herbicidal agrichemical composition comprising: a herbicidal active ingredient having a 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitory action; and an inorganic phosphorus compound comprising a phosphorus oxoacid or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for making panigacci. The method comprises the steps of prearranging a plurality of dishes in terracotta; heating the dishes at a temperature higher than 280-300° C. up to make a plurality of hot dishes; arranging a first hot dish in a plane, and distributing a first dose of dough; arranging a second hot dish on the first dish, in order to squeeze the dough between the two dishes, and distributing a second dose of dough on the second dish, and the like with following arranging and distributing, up to end of the plurality of hot dishes, by making a stack of hot dishes interspersed by dough, with subsequent cooking of the dough and preparing panigacci after separating the dishes by the stack. Before the step of arranging a step is provided of exposition of each hot dish at a temperature sensor, and a step of measuring the temperature T of each hot dish with production of a signal of temperature that is provided to a control unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food forming drum comprising a multitude of rows product cavities, each row comprising a multitude of product cavities, wherein the product cavities are provided as one or more at least partially porous members made from a porous material with interconnecting pores. The present invention further relates to a food forming apparatus comprising a food forming drum and a porous member. Additionally, the present invention relates to a movable unit to transport a drum and a method to change a drum or clean the food forming apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food forming drum comprising a multitude of rows product cavities, each row comprising a multitude of product cavities, wherein the product cavities are provided as one or more at least partially porous members made from a porous material with interconnecting pores. The present invention further relates to a food forming apparatus comprising a food forming drum and a porous member. Additionally, the present invention relates to a movable unit to transport a drum and a method to change a drum or clean the food forming apparatus.

Abstract: A hinged panel assembly includes a first panel that is selectively positioned against a first exposed surface of a cake when the cake has been cut. The first panel is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit air from contacting the first exposed surface thereby enhancing freshness of the cake. A second panel is hingedly coupled to the first panel such that the second panel is selectively positioned at a selected angle with respect to the first panel. The second panel is selectively positioned against a second exposed surface of a cake when the cake has been cut. The second panel is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit air from contacting the second exposed surface thereby enhancing freshness of the cake.

Abstract: Lipase enzymes and methods of using the lipases in a baking for improving the volume, stability, tolerance of a baked product and/or reducing and reducing or eliminating the use of DATEM.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preparing such compositions, the compositions comprising cereal hydrolysates fermented by one or more strain(s) of the genus Kazachstania and/or Lachancea, and in particular Kazachstania bulderi, Kazachstania exigua and/or Lachancea thermotolerans. The compositions are used in the preparation of bakery and/or patisserie products.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for automatically making a pocket sandwich, and methods for making and using the same. The apparatus includes a platform configured to support a wrap (such as pita bread, tortillas, or the like) and a rotatable food pocket arranged at a center of the platform. A folding paddle is configured to rotate toward and away from the center of the platform, being placed at a location with respect to the platform such that motion of the folding paddle toward the center of the platform folds a portion of the wrap. The holding arm has a tip at a free end thereof, being movable in a vertical direction toward and away from the center of the platform. The holding arm is configured to contact the wrap and hold the folded pleat in place while the food pocket rotates with respect to the platform to permit the folding paddle to generate a successive pleat.

Abstract: A pneumatic stunner for stunning an animal has a piston slideable within an inner chamber, and a stunning rod driven by the piston forward and rearward towards and away from the front end of the housing. The stunning rod has an elongated body having a longitudinal axis and a detachable hardened tip. The density of the material comprising the elongated body is less than the density of the material comprising the detachable hardened tip.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for orienting a plurality of sausages with respective curvatures. A conveyor device is configured to transport the sausages along a conveyor path. The conveyor device includes a conveyor element on which the sausages can be placed at mutual spacings and with their longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to a conveyor direction of the conveyor element. A turning device is arranged over the conveyor element. The turning device is configured to be brought into contact with each of the sausages and to orient the sausages oriented approximately transversely relative to the conveyor direction of the conveyor element in identical relationship in respect of the curvatures of the sausages.

Abstract: A game dressing system for a bird includes a vertical tube, rotatably coupled to a hitch tube with a support gusset. A dressing rod is attached to the vertical tube and adapted to receive the bird. A carrying handle is attached to the vertical tube. Folding the vertical tube against the hitch tube enables a user to carry the game dressing system by the carrying handle.

Abstract: A device for fruit and vegetable phase-temperature precooling compatible multi-coupling anti-aging treatment comprises a refrigeration house with a plurality of differential pressure precooling devices placed therein. The differential pressure precooling device comprises a hermetic seal tunnel precooling box, a separator plate is fixedly mounted at an upper part inside the tunnel precooling box and in parallel to a top wall of the tunnel precooling box with a space formed therebetween; the separator plate extends to the bottom of the tunnel precooling box; a venting plate is fixedly mounted to one side of the separator plate and in parallel to a side wall of the tunnel precooling box with a space formed therebetween; a section of wind shield is vertically and downwardly mounted to an end of the other side of the separator plate; an axial flow fan is mounted at a corner of the tunnel precooling box between the separator plate and the venting plate.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a simple and effective methods for sterilization of milk without degradation or loss of biologically active agents in the milk and the products produced by such methods.

Abstract: A container having pressurized gas, the container includes an outlet, a liquid substance, a first gas dissolved in the liquid substance; and a noble gas. The liquid substance and the first gas are dispensed from the outlet when the container is oriented in a first position, and between 10-90% of gas that is dispensed from the outlet when the container is oriented in a second position includes the noble gas and the pressurized gas within the container has a pressure that is between 100 to 300 psi, wherein the liquid substance comprises less than 20% by weight of fat prior to dissolution of the first gas therein.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing: transesterified oil which has reduced saturated fatty acids and transfat contents, and which provides good properties when used as hard stock for a plastic oil/fat composition; and a plastic oil/fat composition using the transesterified oil/fat. The present invention provides a non-selective transesterified oil/fat in which contents of saturated fatty acid, saturated fatty acid having 12 carbons, and unsaturated fatty acid in the constituent fatty acids are adjusted.

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for making cold brew beverage compositions including concentrates and apparatus for preparing cold brew beverage compositions. The disclosed processes and apparatus allow for efficient, rapid, industrial scale production of cold brew beverage compositions having improved total solid content, improved flavor stability, longer shelf-life, and adaptability to use in small volume containers.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of preparation of chewy candies includes branched maltodextrins and crystalline allulose particles in such a way to maintain chewiness, to bring the “body” of the chew, to limit sandiness, to avoid hardening with time and to lower stickiness textures, and even in such a way to avoid cold flow.

Abstract: Provided is a novel system, machines and consumables, and method for preparation of cooled edible products from their ingredients, for example, in a portioned amount constituting a defined number of servings which may be 1, 2, 3, etc. are provided. One example of such an edible product is ice cream.

Abstract: A system for providing a single serving of a frozen confection, wherein the system comprises a pod comprising at least one ingredient for providing a single serving of a frozen confection; the system cools the pod; the system introduces water into the pod; the system simultaneously stirs the contents of the pod while scraping at least one wall of the pod to prevent a build-up of the frozen confection on the at least one wall of the pod; and the system ejects the frozen confection out of the pod.

Abstract: A device, container, and method for dispensing a semi-solid flowable food product from within a container comprising. The device may include a receptacle adapted for retaining the container and a plunger. The plunger and/or receptacle may toward the other to compress the container and extrude the semi-solid flowable product. The container may include a compressible wall and an insert. The insert may include an opening from which the semi-solid flowable product may be dispensed.