Abstract: In one embodiment, a training device may include a first module to receive a plurality of inputs that define a set of animal waste elimination behaviors. A second module may train an animal monitoring system based on the plurality of inputs. The training may facilitate use of the animal monitoring system with an irrigation system to reduce water consumption.

Abstract: An entertainment and training device for animals (100) incorporates an at least one tube (110) forming a tube assembly (115) with distal end (120) and a proximal end (125) such that the tube assembly (115) has a determinate length (130) for a specific activity and a specific animal. A first flexible and durable material (135) which travel through the an at least one tube (110) forming a tube assembly (115) couples an at least one affixment device (145) to an at least one target object (140) at a distal end of the first flexible and durable material (135). When used, the an at least one target object (140) travels a designated length for a specific activity and the specific animal to provide entertainment and use as training device for animals. A brake (175) at a proximal end of the first flexible and durable material (135) stops travel of the an at least one target object (140).

Abstract: A full 360 degrees hands free leash attachment unit is disclosed for walking or running with a dog, used as a child restraint and for construction workers or the like. It consist of an outer member that attaches around the waist area of a person. And, there is also a functional inner member and a leash attachment element which connects to it. Another embodiment has a circular waist member with a double curved inward design. And, another embodiment has a circular waist member with an extended lower shelf all around and, an alternate waist member with plastic pipe caps installed all around. All of the embodiments uses the inner spinner and the leash attachment element.

Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems and methods for separating age and size matched nematodes from a mixed size population of nematodes and/or debris. The device and system use a filter membrane with a defined pore size located between an upper housing with a first chamber adapted to receive a liquid sample comprising the mixed size population nematodes and a lower housing with a second chamber. Use of the system, along with a sample vessel, provide the user a method for efficiently and effectively isolating an age and size synchronized population of nematodes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting livestock including a livestock processing station, a computer network system, and a livestock routing mechanism. The livestock processing station confines the individual livestock, allowing individual livestock data to be collected and analyzed. The computer network system includes a programmable logic controller (PLC) for data input at the livestock processing station and a sorting application coupled to the PLC via a computer network, the sorting application for analyzing individual livestock data and assigning livestock to pens.

Abstract: A swiftlet breeding facility, for use in creating and harvesting edible bird's nests. The facility includes sub-systems for injecting live insect and worm prey, and water, into an aerial enclosure to provide a feeding system imitative of a natural swiftlet feeding environment.

Abstract: Systems for selecting, generating, and breeding hybrid dairy cattle are described, as are methods for maintaining herds of hybrid cattle.

Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse expresses an immunoglobulin light chain repertoire characterized by a limited number of light chain variable domains. Mice are provided that express just one or a few immunoglobulin light chain variable domains from a limited repertoire in their germline. Methods for making bispecific antibodies having universal light chains using mice as described herein, including human light chain variable regions, are provided. Methods for making human variable regions suitable for use in multispecific binding proteins, e.g., bispecific antibodies, and host cells are provided. Bispecific antibodies capable of binding first and second antigens are provided, wherein the first and second antigens are separate epitopes of a single protein or separate epitopes on two different proteins are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is a hoop net comprised of netting mounted to two or more semicircular tubular rods, forming a ring that maintains its shape and structural integrity. The two semicircular tubular rods are fashioned to connect seamlessly by a fastening means that allows the entire assembly to function as intended. The hoop net assembly includes four stabilizing cords positioned equidistant from each other along the ring, which cords converge at the center of the hoop net assembly and are connected to each other by a fastening means, then further connected to a single draw cord. The draw cord is used to cast the assembled hoop net into water to a desired depth and pulled back into the boat with live bait. Once the hoop net assembly has been used, the metal rods are easily disconnected to facilitate folding the hoop net in half for easy storage and portability.

Abstract: A fishing lure bait configured to attract fish which may include a body, a first wing arm and second wing arm. A stainless steel hooks molded to the body configured to couple to a plurality of fasteners, wherein the fasteners may be attached to the first and second wing arms. The fishing lure bait substantially covered by a clear UV protection for a lifetime usage.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an anti-reverse device for a fishing spinning reel having a reduced size and weight. A fishing spinning reel includes a switching moving body movably provided on a reel body and configured to switch a drive body between a reverse-rotation inhibited state and a reverse-rotation allowed state, the drive body being driven through a handle operation, and a switching retention section for restricting movement of the switching moving body so as to retain the reverse-rotation inhibited state or the reverse-rotation allowed state. The switching retention section includes a moving body provided in the reel body and an engagement retention portion provided in the switching moving body. The moving body and the engagement retention portion are arranged in a rotation axis direction of the drive body so as to be opposed to each other, and the moving body is constantly biased toward the engagement retention portion.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel having a level winding mechanism includes a first main body that rotatably supports one end of a spool and rotates the spool, a second main body including a gear that rotates in conjunction with rotation of the spool, a worm shaft that has the gear attached thereto and rotates together with the gear, a level wind pipe through which the worm shaft passes, and a level winder. The level wind pipe has an outer diameter smaller than an outer diameter of the gear. The second main body includes a gear housing portion for housing the gear. The gear housing portion has an opening that is larger than the gear to allow the level wind pipe to enter the opening. The dual-bearing reel also has a gap filling portion that fills a gap between the level wind pipe and an inner wall surface of the opening.

Abstract: A rotor braking device includes a moving member, a brake, and a protrusion. The moving member is disposed on the rotor so as to be capable of assuming a first position corresponding to a line-winding position and a second position corresponding to a line-releasing position in cooperation with a bail arm. The brake includes a friction portion rotatable relative to the reel body and frictionally engages the reel body, and a plurality of engagement portions that engage the moving member when the moving member moves to the second position, and brakes the rotation of the rotor when the moving member engages the engagement portions. The protrusion is on either the reel body or the friction portion, and in contact with the other of the friction portion or the reel body, and causes the friction portion to partially frictionally engage the reel body.

Abstract: A drain plug for installation into the in-floor fish-boxes on fishing boats. It is a removable and reusable filter that prevents detritus and other unwanted items from entering the fish-box drain system. The filter is a raised screen filter that allows water to drain out of the In-floor fish-box while preventing undesirable material from draining. Once the in-floor fish-box has been drained, the drain plug is removed for cleaning, and then reinstalled after cleaning.

Abstract: A progressive liquid fill capacity indicator located inside a vapor diffusion membrane liquid reservoir that utilizes index refraction matching of liquid contact to components, dyes, and surface tension gradients. This fill capacity indicator is low cost and reliable. It enables users to visually assess readiness and remaining liquid capacity to deliver attraction, masking, and repulsion scent vapors from wearable and stationary devices to repel or attract mosquitos and arthropods.

Abstract: An insect trap including a light source part to emit a light, a fan disposed under the light source part, a housing to accommodate the fan, and a trapping part disposed under the fan and coupled to the housing. The trapping part includes a trapping net including an opening facing the fan, a body frame coupled to the trapping net, at least one first rib crossing the body frame, and a shutter part coupled to the body frame to be spaced apart from the first rib and opened or closed depending on an operation of the fan.

Abstract: An insect trap apparatus that includes a reusable cover member defining a trap chamber, a suspension assembly operatively connected to the cover member to permit suspension of the cover member at a suspension point, and a trap configured to at least one of lure, trap, and collect insects. The trap may be connected to the suspension assembly to permit suspension of the trap inside the trap chamber. An inner surface of the cover member is provided with a coating to prevent adhering of the trap to the cover member when the trap is in an operating position inside the trap chamber.

Abstract: A robotic orchard spraying system having autonomous delivery vehicles (ADV), each autonomously delivering an amount of a premixed solution over a non-overlapping path verified by a forward-looking sensor, video, or both. Also, a mobile control center, configured to wireles sly inform the autonomous delivery vehicle of the path within the areas and to confirm that the autonomous delivery vehicle is following the path within the area. Additionally, a mapper vehicle generates the path within the area, the mapper vehicle being configured to communicate information about the path and the area to the command center. The mapper vehicle senses the path with a forward-looking LiDAR sensor, and senses the area with a GPS sensor. Moreover, a nurse truck has a reservoir of premixed solution for replenishing a tank of the ADV. ADVs and the control center communicate over a radio network, which may be a mesh network, a cellular network, or both.

Abstract: An add-on accessory kit to a broadcast feeder having a motor-driven spinner mechanism disposed below a feed funnel coupled to a feed container, where the accessory kit includes a top plate configured for mounting below the feed funnel and above the spinner mechanism, a bottom plate configured for mounting narrowly spaced from the top plate below the spinner mechanism, the narrow space between the top and bottom plates preventing access by varmint, and a plurality of fasteners configured for attaching at least one of the top and bottom plates below the feed container, so that feed dropping from the feed container and scattered by the spinner mechanism achieves a farther broadcast distance. A broadcast feeder can also be manufactured and sold with the add-on accessory integrated therewith.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses are disclosed for attracting and/or repelling animals, more particularly methods systems and apparatuses for deploying and retrieving decoys, such as, for example, waterfowl decoy displays typically used in hunting, and particularly to attract overflying waterfowl.

Abstract: A kit, including: a first solution, a second solution, and a metal mesh. The first solution includes: dulbecco's modified eagle medium (DMEM), 65-95 V/V %; dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), 5.5-20 V/V %; ethylene glycol (EG), 3.5-15 V/V %; bovine serum albumin (BSA), 0.5-4 W/V %; sucrose 1-5 W/V %; methylcellulose with a viscosity of 4000 centipoise (cP), 0.05-0.8 W/V %; hetastarch 0.25-0.6 W/V %; and glucose 15-35 W/V %. The second solution includes: DMEM, 65-95 V/V %; DMSO, 5.5-20 V/V %; EG, 8-20 V/V %; BSA, 0.5-4 W/V %; sucrose, 10-20 W/V %; methylcellulose with a viscosity of 4000 centipoise (cP), 0.05-0.8 W/V %; polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP), 0.25-0.6 W/V %; and glucose 15-35 W/V %. The metal mesh has a thickness of 0.15-0.2 mm and includes a plurality of square holes. The side length of the square holes is 2.0-3.0 mm, and the spacing between adjacent holes is 0.5-2.0 mm.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, and systems comprising microemulsions for agricultural use are generally provided. In some embodiments, a microemulsion is provided comprising a solvent, at least one surfactant, and an aqueous phase comprising a water-soluble agriculturally active chemical. In some embodiments, a nanodroplet dispersion composition is provided comprising a microemulsion diluted in a second aqueous phase, wherein the second aqueous phase comprises a water-soluble agriculturally active chemical.

Abstract: A concentrated adjuvant composition comprises an incompletely hydrated water-soluble polymer suspended in a liquid medium, a suspension agent, a surfactant, optionally, a glycol, glycol derivative, glycerol or glycerol derivative, and a water conditioning component.

Abstract: A material with nanopillar structures extending from a substrate. The nanopillars are engageable by organisms to cause an interaction, such as cellular destruction.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B) having a surface which has a plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp), wherein a two-dimensional size of the plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp) is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B); and the surface has a microbicidal effect.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide efficacious virucidal activity, including against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided and may beneficially eliminate the need to rinse the antimicrobial compositions after use.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising a foil pouch containing water-soluble packets comprising (a) a first water-soluble package comprising C12, C14 and C16 alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, (b) a second water-soluble package comprising trichloromelamine, and (c) a third water-soluble package comprising C12, C14, C16 and Ci8 alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, C12 and C14 alkyl dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium chloride and urea.

Abstract: Compositions comprising nootkatone, benzyl benzoate and a carrier as well as methods for treating and preventing dust mite infestations are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide a no-rinse compositions efficacious against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces are provided. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are herbicidal compositions and methods of controlling undesirable vegetation utilizing (a) a compound of formula (I): or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) tembotrione and/or topramezone. The compositions and methods provided herein provide control of undesirable vegetation, e.g., in corn crops such as field corn, field corn grown for seed, and popcorn, sweet corn, sorghum, and any other crops that are naturally tolerant to or contain herbicide tolerant traits to these active ingredients.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising 2-chloro-3-(methylsulphanyl)-N-(1-methyl-1H-tetrazol-5-yl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide are described. These herbicidal compositions are particularly suitable for use against harmful plants.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides and especially as fungicides.

Abstract: Provided herein are aqueous suspension concentrate compositions comprising biologically active 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazoles or salts thereof that are useful, for example, in the control of nematodes.

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

Abstract: An adjuvant composition contains lecithin and an organosilicon surfactant as defined herein.

Abstract: Composition for removing and preventing mildew, mold and fungal growth on various surfaces comprising powder and/or granule chemicals, consisting essentially of inorganic and organic active ingredients, corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, activators, buffer reagents with or without water.

Abstract: A gold nanoparticle-based assay for the detection of a target molecule, such as Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) RNA in serum samples, that uses positively charged gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in solution based format. The assay has been tested on 74 serum clinical samples suspected of containing HCV RNA, with 48 and 38 positive and negative samples respectively. The developed assay has a specificity and sensitivity of 96.5% and 92.6% respectively. The results obtained were confirmed by Real-Time PCR, and a concordance of 100% for the negative samples and 89% for the positive samples has been obtained between the Real-Time PCR and the developed AuNPs based assay. Also, a purification method for the HCV RNA has been developed using HCV RNA specific probe conjugated to homemade silica nanoparticles. These silica nanoparticles have been synthesized by modified Stober method. This purification method enhanced the specificity of the developed AuNPs assay.

Abstract: In accordance with, the present invention, there is provided an antimicrobial composition comprising an aqueous solution containing copper and/or zinc ions, optionally a hydroxide salt, and phosphorous acid. The composition, is additionally sporicidal and scleroticidal when combined with a salt of nitrous acid such as sodium nitrite. The present invention may also include chemicals containing the phosphite or phosphonaie group (PO/l which can inhibit the formation of scierotia at concentrations that are readily achievable for agricultural applications. Compositions of the present invention, inhibit, scierotia formation by fungi and may therefore be used in the field to prevent the continuation and advancement of pathogenie fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing copper ammonia solutions by reacting a cuprous oxide with ammonia, carbon dioxide and an oxidant. The resulting copper-containing solution can then be used to formulate a variety of wood preserving products.

Abstract: A conveyor-type oven is particularly well suited for cooking food products such as pizza. The oven may comprise a housing defining a baking chamber, and a primary chamber that is positioned beneath the baking chamber, the housing having an opening at each of the two longitudinal ends of the baking chamber. A continuous conveyor belt transports food to be cooked through the baking chamber, and a source of hot air is arranged to introduce hot air into the primary chamber. An upper plenum assembly is disposed in the baking chamber and includes a plurality of orifices from which to discharge hot air downwardly towards the conveyor belt, while a lower plenum assembly is disposed in the baking chamber and includes a plurality of orifices from which to discharge hot air upwardly towards the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A poultry chiller includes a tank and an auger rotatably held in the tank. The auger includes a first auger section and a second auger section. The first auger section includes a first auger shaft and a first auger flight. The first auger flight includes a first helical portion on the first auger shaft and a first flight extension that extends away from the first helical portion. The second auger section includes a second auger shaft coupled to the first auger shaft and a second auger flight. The second auger flight includes a second helical portion on the second auger shaft and a second flight extension that extends away from the second helical portion. The chiller includes a hanger bearing assembly between the first and second auger sections and extending to an upper portion of the tank.

Abstract: A method and processing device for processing an organ package taken out from slaughtered poultry is provided. At least two cooperating rollers that define a nip between the rollers selectively allow preselected organs from the organ package to pass through the nip. The rollers during operation rotate in opposite directions in order to convey the organ package and simultaneously promote that the preselected organs pass through the nip, wherein the rollers have a cross-sectional diameter, the value of which varies as seen in the longitudinal direction of the rollers and depends on the location of the cross-section between an entrance portion and an exit portion of the rollers so as to provide each of the rollers with a superficial curved contour.

Abstract: A revolutionized tuna process according to this invention generally comprising the steps of thawing of frozen tuna, de-heading and degutting, fileting, de-skinning, cleaning of the de-skinned tuna filet, pre-cooking, cooling, packing of the cleaned and pre-cooked tuna loin, and sterilizing the packed tuna loin or freezing the tuna loin. Not only does the process according to this invention reduces the energy utilization by half, it also significantly reduces the time required for cooking and cooling. Therefore, the whole processing time is significantly reduced from at least 8.0 hours in the conventional process to less than 30 minutes.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a method that enables organoleptic properties, in particular colour, to be optimised in fruits and vegetables containing chlorophyll pigments. For this purpose, the method is based on known techniques, such as treatment with compounds containing Zn, improving the obtained results by means of a treatment with a buffered acid solution. In this way, products can be produced having a permanent bright green colour, without exceeding the quantity of Zn that is legally permitted, while leaving other organoleptic characteristics, such as flavour, unaltered. The method can be applied, in particular, to green table olives, and preferably to green tables olives processed by means of alkaline treatment and without fermentation.

Abstract: A system includes memory banks that store data and a data path coupled to the memory banks that transfers the data. The system also includes a latch that gates the data path based on a clock signal in the system. The system further includes interface circuitry coupled to the data path that sends an instruction to the memory banks to transmit the data on the data path in response to receiving a first rising edge of the clock signal. The interface circuitry also outputs gated data in response to receiving a second rising edge of the clock signal. The latch gates the data path to store the gated data in response to receiving a falling edge of the clock signal.

Abstract: The subject invention aims to solve the problem of production of glucose accompanying the production of galactooligosaccharides after milk raw material is treated with lactase, by additionally adding transglucosidase to convert glucose to functional isomalto-oligosaccharide. The subject invention relates to a process for the production of a milk product enhanced with oligo-saccharides, characterized in that lactase and transglucosidase are used to treat milk raw materials. The subject invention further relates to the milk product of the process of the invention, whose oligo-saccharide content reaches a functional level. Human physiological effect assays confirm that the milk product increases intestinal probiotics, reduces harmful intestinal bacteria, improves the intestinal bacterial flora, reduces blood total cholesterol, reduces blood LDL cholesterol, increases blood HDL cholesterol, and improves the immunity, and may be used as low glycemic index (GI) dietary supplements.

Abstract: The disclosure features human milk fortifier compositions, standardized human milk, and methods of making and using same. In one embodiment, a pasteurized human milk composition includes a human protein constituent of about 35-85 mg/mL; a human fat constituent of about 60-110 mg/mL; and a human carbohydrate constituent of about 60-140 mg/mL.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a whole-bean soymilk having an increased level of deglycosylated soy isoflavones and a method of preparing thereof. The method includes the steps of subjecting a mixture of a soybean material and water to a comminution treatment so as to obtain a soybean slurry, subjecting the soybean slurry to an enzymatic hydrolysis treatment using a ?-glucosidase to obtain a hydrolysate, and subjecting the hydrolysate to a media milling treatment using a milling medium.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cold brew beverage includes providing a flavorant, identifying a brew cycle for preparing the cold brew beverage, and performing said brew cycle, wherein performing said brew cycle includes steeping said flavorant within a predetermined volume of water having a temperature between about 30° C. and about 50° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for obtaining soluble coffee with enhanced aroma, fragrance, and flavor compared to conventional soluble coffee, corresponding to the incorporation of pulverized coffee by continuous feeding during the drying operation of a coffee extract. Additionally, the invention also relates to the product obtained by said process, corresponding to instant coffee with pulverized coffee, preferably formulated with the incorporation of additives, powdered and/or also agglomerated.