Abstract: A lure strike indicating assembly for preventing obstruction of rod guides includes an indicator, a filament, and a coupler. The filament is coupled to and extends between the indicator and the coupler. The coupler is configured to slidably couple to a fishing line. A fastener is coupled to the indicator. The fastener is configured to selectively couple to the coupler and the fishing line so that the indicator is fixedly positioned relative to a lure that is coupled to an end of the fishing line. The fastener also is configured to decouple from the coupler and the fishing line in the event of a strike on the lure. The coupler is slidably positionable relative to the lure to prevent the indicator from obstructing a guide on a tip of a fishing rod to which the fishing line is coupled as the fishing line is retracted into a reel.

Abstract: A floating storage box includes a box that may contain objects. A first float is coupled around the box. The first float is comprised of a buoyant material to float the box when the box is placed in water. A pair of wheels is each rotatably coupled to the box to roll along a support surface. A pair of legs is coupled to the box to abut the support surface. A first lid is hingedly coupled to the box such that the first lid selectively closes the box. A second lid is hingedly coupled to the first lid.

Abstract: A vented, waterproof container is disclosed. The container may include a base and a cover. The cover may pivotably engage the base and pivot with respect to the base through a range of motion. The range of motion may include a closed position wherein the cover and base cooperate to form an enclosure. One or more apertures may pass through at least one of the base and the cover. At least one membrane may cover the one or more apertures. The at least one membrane may be permeable to water vapor and impermeable to liquid water. Accordingly, the at least one membrane may block liquid water from entering the container through the one or more apertures yet permit water vapor to escape the container through the one or more apertures.

Abstract: A mosquitocidal light bulb having a seat and lighting elements; the seat is connected with a mouth of a light bulb; the seat is provided with a connecting seat; a circuit board electrically connected with the seat is provided inside the connecting seat; the circuit board includes a lighting control circuit board and a mosquito killing control circuit board; the light elements are connected to the connecting seat and electrically connected with the lighting control circuit board; a mosquitocidal device is connected with the connecting seat and electrically connected with the mosquito killing control circuit board. The mosquitocidal light bulb provided can replace an existing ordinary light bulb and uses existing wire arrangements. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the existing wire arrangements and switch controls to provide both mosquito killing function and lighting function.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser that is arranged with rotating gimbals supporting nozzles at multiple altitudes that can rinse and remove insects from the trees without harming the fruit or the trees. A vertical standpipe connected to a water supply leads to a flexible tubing over the top of the tree, with an umbrella or parabolic frame supporting multiple conduits terminating in gimballed nozzles about the tree that can be adjusted and aimed to stream water from the water source directly onto the tree via the vertical standpipe. Each conduit supports a gimballed nozzle that can be adjusted so that the stream can be focused at the areas where insects collect.

Abstract: A self-propelled agricultural sprayer can be configured with a spray boom, adjustable width wheels and rear wheel spray nozzles arranged over rear wheels of the adjustable width wheels, so that the rear wheel nozzles ensure proper coverage of an agricultural field behind the rear wheels according to location. A control system can determine front wheel nozzles disposed on the spray boom that are counterpart spray nozzles to the rear wheel nozzles based on a width of the wheels, and implement activation/deactivation states of the rear wheel nozzles based on the counterpart front spray nozzles. The activation/deactivation states of the spray nozzles can be determined by geographic location of the machine using a UPS location. The rear wheel nozzles can be arranged with respect to fenders of the rear wheels, so that the rear wheel nozzles move laterally with the rear wheels.

Abstract: An irrigation system broadly comprising a number of irrigation spans and a control system configured to operate single speed drive motors of the irrigation spans in a start-up mode, full speed mode, and wind-down mode. In the start-up mode, the motor controller gradually increases the drive motor speed from 0 rpms to a full speed by ramping a voltage applied to the drive motor from a starting voltage to a full speed voltage according to a start-up voltage profile over a start-up time interval. In the full speed mode, the motor controller operates the drive motor at a full speed voltage. In the wind-down mode, the motor controller gradually decreases the drive motor speed from full speed to 0 rpms by ramping the voltage applied to the drive motor from the full speed voltage to an ending voltage according to a wind-down voltage profile over a wind-down time interval.

Abstract: An animal trap apparatus is mounted onto a rim of a bucket and comprises a plank having a bait receiving end and a mounting end, with a fulcrum feature therebetween. A bracket with a notch is received by the rim of the bucket while a receiving feature configured to receive the fulcrum feature. When the animal trap apparatus is in a loaded condition, the plank is in a loaded position whereby the mounting end of the plank extends generally horizontally outwardly from the bucket sidewall and the bait receiving end extends over the cavity of the bucket. In use, the plank is configured to pivot about the fulcrum feature in a forward direction when an animal approaches the bait receiving end thereby placing the animal trap apparatus in a tripped condition whereby the bait receiving extends downwardly toward the closed bottom of the bucket and the animal falls into the cavity.

Abstract: A bristle worm trap for catching bristle worms in an aquarium, includes a trap body, including a trap enclosure, a cap, a bait container, worm access points, each optionally with attached inner and outer access lines that can be funnels or tubes; and an elongated handle used for positioning the bristle worm trap in the aquarium; such that bristle worms crawl through the outer access line, the worm access point, and the inner access line, guided by a scent from a bait positioned in the bait container, and become trapped in the trap enclosure.

Abstract: A rodent trap with a containment chamber which allow the capture, counting, containment and reporting of captured rodents such as rats or mice. The electromechanical trap has at least three main components, a microcontroller with memory, a sensor or switch, a stepping motor, an LCD display, and a cellular radio with one or more antenas. As the rodent influences a sensor by way of movement or pressure which causes a change in continuity of the circuit, a microcontroller is awakened from a sleep mode and actuates the rotation of a stepper motor, revolving a trap door to move the rodent to the containment location, count the capture, and report the count digitally.

Abstract: A fowl management system is provided. The fowl management system includes a protected surface; a wire mesh at least partially suspended above the protected surface; wherein at least a portion of the wire mesh conducts an electrical current; a fence charger attached to the wire mesh; and a power source attached to the protected surface.

Abstract: A bird trapping system including one or more mist nets configured to be positioned in a building, a multi projection laser system positioned in an angled location or a vertical location relative to the one or more mist nets, the system designed to safely capture birds for removal and release from a building or structure.

Abstract: The use of Pyemotes zhonghuajia for preparing biological control agents of Diaphorina citri. The use of Pyemotes zhonghuajia for preparing agents for controlling Diaphorina citri. By employing Pyemotes zhonghuajia to control Diaphorina citri, it is a biological control method which can avoid the problems caused by chemical pesticides such as environmental pollution, health risk and increased pest resistance to the pesticides.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods to improve the viability of an organ, or organs, by continuously administering a composition comprising NOx gas directly to the organ(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cryopreserving biological material. In particular, the method comprises storing the biological material at a cryopreserving temperature in a composition comprising polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), wherein the composition is substantially free of vitrification-inducing agents such as DMSO and glycerol. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting ice recrystallisation and of reducing cell damage during the warming or thawing of a cryopreserved composition comprising biological material. The invention also relates to processes for producing a biological material, and related kits.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of preserving a tissue of a subject, such as a brain or a portion thereof. The methods include washing the tissue by perfusing the tissue with a wash fluid comprising an aqueous solution; fixing the tissue by perfusing the tissue with a fixation fluid comprising an aldehyde; and cryoprotecting the tissue by perfusing the tissue with a cryoprotection fluid comprising a vitrification agent. The wash fluid, the fixation fluid, and/or the cryoprotection fluid can include a dye or a contrast agent to monitor perfusion of the fluid through the tissue. In certain embodiments, the cryoprotection fluid has a vitrification temperature of about ?80° C. or higher. The wash fluid can further include one or more of an ion channel blocker, a calcium chelator, a thrombolytic agent, an anti-platelet, a respiratory poison, or a synaptic poison. Also described herein are methods of analyzing the preserved tissue.

Abstract: Perfusion solutions comprising A1AT for the ex vivo perfusion of donor organs are provided to improve donor organ quality and repair damaged donor organs for transplantation. Methods of ex vivo perfusion of donor organs with A1AT-containing perfusion solutions under normothermic temperatures are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to cryopreservation and particularly, but not exclusively, to devices, systems, and methods for cryopreservation of biological materials such as oocytes, zygotes, and embryos.

Abstract: A method involving administering to a phloem sap-feeding insect one or more dsRNAs capable of suppressing activity of one or more RNAi-suppressing nuclease genes expressed in the gut of the insect and one or more dsRNAs capable of suppressing one or more osmoregulatory genes expressed by the insect.

Abstract: Storage stable polyhydroxylated aromatic ether adducts of polyalkylene oxide are described. Reactive compositions are formed by combining an ether adduct with an aldehyde, optionally further adding a phenolic-aldehyde prepolymer. The reactive compositions are cured by removing water, by acidification, or both. The cured compositions sorb solvated compounds from environments containing water. The cured compositions are also useful for pre-loading with compounds that are subsequently released at a controlled rate into environments containing water.

Abstract: This invention relates to anti-microbial active particles, compositions and uses thereof for inhibiting bacterial growth on surfaces or devices. This invention further discloses methods of making such anti-microbial active particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of enhancing bud break in plants, comprising administering a combination of an amine polymer delivery agent and a sulfur containing compound to said plants. Disclosed also is a formulation comprising an amine polymer delivery agent and a sulfur containing compound. In addition, the use of such a formulation for enhancing bud break in plants is also disclosed.

Abstract: Analogs of stilbene, and in particular, 3,5-dimethoxystilbene, are disclosed. Also disclosed are various uses for the different compounds described. The uses of the disclosed 3,5-dimethoxystilbene analogs include treatment as a pesticide, nematicide, fungicide, bactericide, and antimicrobial agent. Many of the analogs are novel, and procedures for synthesis are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds for attracting bed bugs, compositions thereof, devices comprising said compositions and their use in the detection, monitoring and control of bed bugs.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to use of a stable aqueous carbonyl compound containing solution, or a mixture of different carbonyl compounds containing solutions, in a program of integrated vector management.

Abstract: Elicitors are applied to cultivated crops in order to improve plant productivity and/or harvestable crop value in agricultural and horticultural operations providing increased production of metabolites in cultivated plants.

Abstract: The use of a one or more Isoflavonoid compound Signals which may be with an agriculturally acceptable carrier, applied prior to planting, up to 365 days or more, either directly to the seed or transplant of a non-legume crop or a legume crop, or applied to the soil that will be planted either to a non-legume crop or a legume crop, for the purpose of increasing yield and/or improving seed germination and/or improving earlier seed emergence and/or improving nodulation and/or increasing crop stand density and/or improving plant vigour and/or improving plant growth, and/or increasing biomass, and/or earlier fruiting, all including in circumstances of seedling and plant transplanting.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising bispyribac and a C16 to C18 fatty acid methyl ester adjuvant system. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of bispyribac with the mixtures of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I), (I and a C16 to C18 fatty acid methyl ester adjuvant system. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I) with the mixtures of the present invention.

Abstract: A composition for controlling a plant disease is provided, containing a compound represented by formula (1), and a compound represented by formula (2). A method for controlling a plant disease is also provided, containing a step of applying each effective amount of the compound represented by the above formula (1) and the compound represented by the above formula (2) to a plant or soil for cultivating the plant. Both the composition and method have excellent control efficacies against plant diseases.

Abstract: Synergistic compositions comprising: one component (A), consisting of the compound having formula (I) 3-difluoromethyl-N-(7-fluoro-1,1,3-trimethyl-4-indanyl)-1-methyl-4-pyrazolecarboxamide one or more components (B) having a fungicidal or insecticidal activity, and their use for the control of of harmful insects in agrarian crops.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q1 is a phenyl ring, naphthalenyl ring system, a 5- to 6-membered fully unsaturated heterocyclic ring or an 8- to 10-membered heteroaromatic bicyclic ring system, each as described with optional substituents as defined in the disclosure; Q2 is a phenyl ring, a naphthalenyl ring system, a 5- to 6-membered saturated, partially unsaturated or fully unsaturated heterocyclic ring, or an 8- to 10-membered heteroaromatic bicyclic ring system, each as described with optional substituents as defined in the disclosure; X is O, S(O)m, NR4, CR15R16, C(?O) or C(?S); and R1, R1a, R2, R4, R15, R16 and m are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: A composition for controlling a plant disease is provided, containing a pyridazine compound represented by formula (1), wherein X represents a fluoro atom or a hydrogen atom, 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 pyridazine 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 discloses an arylpyrrolecarbonitrile compound for insecticidal use, a preparation method and use thereof, an agricultural insecticide and a method for controlling pests. The preparation method comprises the following preparation steps: (1) 2-p-chlorophenyl-4-bromo-5-trifluoromethyl-3-cyanopyrrole, 2-chloro-5-chloromethylthiazole and potassium carbonate are provided as reaction starting materials in a ratio of the amount of substance of 1:1:1.2, and starting materials are put into a three-necked bottle together with DMF; (2) the materials are reacted at 60 to 100° C. for 1 to 4 hours; (3) the reaction is stopped after the completion of the reaction of the starting materials is detected, the materials are cooled to room temperature and filtered by suction to give 4-bromo-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-1-(2-chloro-5-thiazolylmethyl)-5-trifluoromethylpyrrole-3-carbonitrile as a white solid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for suppressing a decrease in the concentration of an isothiazoline compound, wherein even if an addition concentration of the isothiazoline compound used as an antibacterial agent is low in a water system, the decrease in the concentration thereof can be suppressed so that the residual rate thereof after 24 hours can be raised. The method is carried out in a manner wherein to a water system, an isothiazoline compound is fed with an addition concentration of 0.2 mg/L or more and less than 1 mg/L, and a combined chlorine agent consisting of a chlorine stabilizer and a chlorine-based oxidant is added so as to maintain a concentration thereof at 0.3 mg/L as Cl2 or more and 6 mg/L as Cl2 or less therein.

Abstract: A method for controlling pests of soybean plants comprises the step of contacting the soybean plant, parts of it, its propagation material, the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with one or more compounds of formula I wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising active compounds from the group of the HPPD inhibitors, safeners and triazines Herbicidal compositions comprising active compounds from the group of the HPPD inhibitors, safeners and triazines are described. These herbicidal compositions are particularly suitable for use against harmful plants in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising imazosulfuron and a C16 to C18 fatty acid methyl ester adjuvant system. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of imazosulfuron with the mixtures of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polyether modified short-chain siloxanes in agiculture in order to increase agronomic yield, a method for irrigation, and a kit containing at least one polyether modified short-chain siloxane, and an irrigation system.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to novel methods and novel devices for the continuous manufacture of nanoparticles, microparticles and nanoparticle/liquid solution(s). The nanoparticles (and/or micron-sized particles) comprise a variety of possible compositions, sizes and shapes. The particles (e.g., nanoparticles) are caused to be present (e.g., created) in a liquid (e.g., water) by, for example, preferably utilizing at least one adjustable plasma (e.g., created by at least one AC and/or DC power source), which plasma communicates with at least a portion of a surface of the liquid. At least one subsequent and/or substantially simultaneous adjustable electrochemical processing technique is also preferred. Multiple adjustable plasmas and/or adjustable electrochemical processing techniques are preferred. The continuous process causes at least one liquid to flow into, through and out of at least one trough member, such liquid being processed, conditioned and/or effected in said trough member(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biological product useful for the control of fungal diseases in plants comprising bacteria of Gluconobacter genus and yeast of Hanseniaspora genus. It also includes a method for preparing the aforementioned biological product and uses thereof to treat, prevent, control or cure fungal diseases in plants.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of use thereof for delivering an insecticide to water-borne insect larvae are provided. Whereas individual cells of the insecticidal bacteria such as Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti), are effective in killing insect larvae when ingested by same, their use in aqueous environments is restricted by the time that the bacterial cells remain suspended in water and hence available for ingestion by the larvae. To increase the time that the insecticidal bacteria remain in suspension, it has now been found advantageous to mix bacterial suspensions with nanoparticles comprising carbon that attach to the external surface of the cells.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the nucleotide sequence of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genome. Also provided are the nucleotide sequences of open reading frames in the C subtsugae genome (i.e., C. subtsugae genes). In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genome are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and compositions for providing a benefit to a plant by associating the plant with a beneficial endophyte of the genus Streptomyces, including benefits to a plant derived from a seed or other plant element treated with said endophyte. For example, this invention provides purified endophytes, synthetic combinations comprising endophytes, and methods of making and using the same. In particular, this invention relates to compositions and methods of improving soybean and maize plants.

Abstract: A water soluble organic mixture introduced in water as a deterrent to sharks. This model has been tested and has proven to be effective at deterring sharks from foods tested (other fishes and chicken). This organic deterrent comprises a mixture of iodinated water with garcinia gumma gutta and spices.

Abstract: The present specification provides, in one aspect, a method of treating or inhibiting infection of a plant by a plant pathogen. The method includes contacting the plant with an amount of a cranberry composition effective to inhibit the plant pathogen. In another aspect, the present specification provides a composition for treatment of a plant disease. The composition includes a cranberry composition and a carrier that delivers the cranberry composition to at least a portion of a phloem of a citrus plant.

Abstract: Insect repellants are disclosed. Methods of making and using insect repellants are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for the heat treatment of food products is disclosed, including a heat treatment device having at least one oven unit with a cooking chamber being configured for receiving product carriers with food products, and including t least one charging trolley for receiving at least one charging rack for a plurality of product carriers which can be coupled to the heat treatment device to move the at least one charging rack with product carriers back and forth between the at least one oven unit and the charging trolley, wherein catches are provided on the heat treatment device, to which receiving means are assigned on each charging trolley, and a drive is provided for vertical movement of the catches to the receiving means on the charging trolley from the entry position of the charging trolley via vertical lifting, and to align the charging trolley with the catches by means of further lifting, until same reaches a defined end position in the working position.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a platen apparatus (300) and method (400) for cooking dough using a combination of convective and conductive heating. The apparatus (300) comprises a platen unit including a top heating assembly (320) and a bottom heating assembly (310) to press a dough ball into a flat disc, the bottom heating assembly (310) including a first heating unit configured to provide conductive heat to the platen unit; a linear motion mechanism (350) configured to move the top heating assembly (320) linearly with respect to the bottom heating assembly (310); and a second heating unit (314) including a secondary heating coil (332) and a blower unit (331) to provide convective heat to the platen unit; and a control unit to control the heating of the platen unit; such that the temperature of the second heating unit (314) is higher than the temperature of the first heating unit.