Abstract: A pet leash assembly, including: a housing configured to provide a handle, an internal cavity, and an opening leading into the internal cavity; a fluid reservoir having a hollow body positioned within the internal cavity of the housing, the fluid reservoir including a fluid inlet arranged to extend at least partially through the opening to enable the body to be filled and/or emptied via the fluid inlet; and a leash coupled to the housing.

Abstract: In a pet door system designed to allow a user to control a pet door to manage access inside and outside of a space, a speaker that plays a first phrase in response to a first trigger. The pet door system comprises at least a sensor, a pet door, and a door opener. The sensor detects a pet entering an area about the pet door in response to the first phrase. The door opener opens a pet door when the sensor detects the pet entering the area about the pet door.

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder includes a base tray having an upwardly-opening interior for holding food which is attractive to fruit flies and further includes an upper tray which is positionable upon the base tray in a nested relationship and which includes an upwardly-opening interior for holding food, such as nectar, which is attractive to hummingbirds. A top cover for covering the upper tray includes a first aperture through which a fruit fly can exit the base tray and a second aperture through which a hummingbird can access the food of the upper tray. A passageway network extends between the interior of the base tray and the first aperture, and a closure assembly enables a user to selectively shut off or open communication between the interior of the base tray and the first aperture.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes bee feed products containing blood meal making the products less susceptible to a beetle infestation, and methods of feeding such products to bees. Feeding methods may involve providing a bee feed product to bees on an ad libitum basis. The bee feed product can be an admixture of a liquid bee feed and an amount of blood meal. The amount of blood meal in the bee feed product may reduce the level of beetle infestation. In embodiments, the bees may increase consumption of the feed product in response to the reduced level of beetle infestation.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are capable of automatically performing an operation of mounting shellfishes to a pin inserted in a vertical rope. Insertion holes are formed in ears of two shellfishes in parallel. While each pin is cut out one by one from a series of pins formed of a large number of continuous pins, the cut-out pins are inserted through the vertical rope at substantially equal intervals. A pipe-shaped guide is inserted through the insertion hole of each of the two shellfishes, and an end portion of the guide inserted through the insertion hole is put on each end portion of the pin. The pin and the two guides are arranged in a straight line. The shellfishes are transferred and mounted onto the pin by sliding the two shellfishes along the respective guides beyond shellfish locking protrusions of the pin.

Abstract: A modularly assembled wave maker including: a housing internally provided with a power source with an output end extending out of the housing; and at least an impeller assembly with one end connected to the housing, including: an expanded structure for continuing the impeller assembly and an impeller body connected to an output end of the power source in a transmission way. The present invention adopting the above structure can be applied to continuously connect the impeller assembly as needed by arranging the expanded structure in the impeller assembly, so as to achieve the expansion of the present invention, which enables the present invention to be suitable for aquariums of different depths. Moreover, only a faulted part needs to be replaced when the present invention fails, so that the replacement cost is low. Therefore, the present invention has a simple structure, and is economically affordable.

Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus and methods of using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus express a human transthyretin protein or a chimeric transthyretin protein, fragments of which are from human transthyretin. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-TTR-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human TTR. Methods are also provided for making such non-human animals comprising a humanized TTR locus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for increasing resistance to PCV2 infection in pigs. The increased resistance may be the result of siRNA or genetic modification through CRISPR or a vectored virus targeting SNPs that are resistant to PCV2 infection.

Abstract: The fish catching trap includes a substantially rigid round base having an open net surrounding it. A buoy or float is attached to the net by a line, the buoy being held stationary to an upper handle-like portion of the base using a nail or pin. The pin is attached to a string connected to fish bait placed in the bottom of the trap. When a fish disturbs or moves the bait, the string is pulled and the pin is released, allowing the buoy to quickly move upwards, closing the net surrounding the base and trapping any fish in the area. A second buoy serves as a visual indicator that the trap has been sprung.

Abstract: An adapter system that transforms a blowgun into a fishing blowgun is provided. The fishing blowgun adapter system includes a reel mounting system which is used to selectively secure a fishing reel along a barrel of the blowgun. The present invention also embodies a plurality of fishing line eye guides spaced apart the barrel from largest to smallest at or near the distal end of the blowgun. Furthermore, using the fishing line eye guides instead of a fishing rod (prior art) eliminates the danger of spring-loaded backlashes of earlier makeshift solutions. Once the fishing blowgun adapter system has been operatively associated with the blowgun, the transformation into a fishing blowgun is complete.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-angled fishing hook (1) that includes multiple unclosed angles (2) with a plurality of grooves (3) forming into the entire bend (4) of the hook. The multiple unclosed angles include at least 4-6 regular or irregular more than 90 degrees of angles distributed separately along the bend. The plurality of grooves is cut transversely to each straight line of the angles on the bend. The bend of the hook that connects the sharp point (5) to the shank (6) is therefore an obvious regular or irregular multi-angled shape (7). The multi-angled fishing hook is to utilise the compressive force as well as friction that develop from each formed angle with grooves to grip bait more tightly and securely on the bend of the hook so that the movements of bait and caught fish are restricted and unable to fall off or escape easily.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a drive shaft connected to a handle and supported by the reel body so as to be rotatable about a first axis, a drive gear on the drive shaft, a pinion gear rotating about a second axis with the rotation of the drive shaft and meshing with the drive gear, and a shaft bearing supporting the drive shaft so as to be rotatable about the first axis. The shaft bearing includes an inner race with an inner bearing surface contacting the drive shaft and an outer race having an outer bearing surface contacting the reel body. The inner bearing surface or the outer bearing surface includes an adjustment portion that causes the drive shaft to move in the first axial direction relative to the reel body, when the shaft bearing is moved relative to the drive shaft and the reel body.

Abstract: A combination cup and rod holder with an installation that does not require fasteners to be passed through a head of the holder. The combination cup and rod holder includes a holder portion with a head, a cup holder portion extending from the head, a tube, and a threaded portion extending at an angle from the cup holder portion. The combination cup and rod holder may also include a support that allows a force applied along the axis of the tube to affect a bottom of an installation surface parallel to the head, and a nut with threads that mate with the threaded portion. This allows the combination cup and rod holder to be used with a variable installation thickness.

Abstract: A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the collection of parasitic arthropods. In one specific example, the parasitic arthropod is a tick, which prefers to cling to the tops of foliage, while waiting for a passing host. The apparatus collects the tick. In one example the apparatus uses a suction force to collect the tick. In other examples, cloth designed to have a tick attach itself thereto is passed over a surface where ticks are believed to be present. In some cases the apparatus further comprises an irradiation apparatus. The irradiation apparatus exposes the ticks to a UVC radiation source, designed to disrupt both the life-cycle of the parasites, as well as to eliminate potential blood-borne pathogens that the ticks may be carrying. In one example, the blood-borne illness is Lyme disease.

Abstract: A spray boom includes a body having a length defined between a first end and a second end thereof. The body is formed by a plurality of layers of composite material adapted to be molded together to form an inner surface and an outer surface. An internal cavity is defined in the body internally of the inner surface. A light-emitting system is integrally formed in the body in an outer layer thereof or at a location between the inner surface and the outer surface. The light-emitting system has an on state and an off state in which it is adapted to emit a light when in the on state.

Abstract: A sprayer boom support for an agricultural sprayer including two articulated arms that are coupled in an articulated manner on both sides of the sprayer, wherein each articulated arm is comprised of bar sections that are formed in a composite material consisting of a reinforcing agent chosen from carbon fibre, fibreglass, aramid fibre, boron fibre or a combination thereof, and a matrix of epoxy, vinyl ester, phenolic or polyester resin, the bar sections having a tube geometry with a substantially rectangular cross section with rounded vertices and arched sides, the length of two of its equal sides being constant along the bar section.

Abstract: This invention is related to a compound with the structural formula (I) wherein, R1, and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl and is preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R3 is selected from the group consisting of CH2NHR9, C(?O)YR10, —CH2OH

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for viable preservation of biomaterials including both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells/materials such as human cells and tissues at subzero and suprazero temperatures. One embodiment provides a method wherein initial desiccation and subsequent cooling of the biospecimen is below their glass transition temperature (Tg) to achieve a stable glassy state without exposing the biomaterials to excessive osmotic/chemical stresses for long periods of time. Another embodiment provides a method that includes combining the initial desiccation with subsequent freeze-drying to achieve a glassy state of biomaterials. Another embodiment provides a desiccation medium with low salt, high osmolyte/glass former content and desiccation of biomaterials in a spherical droplet to avoid the so-called edge effect.

Abstract: An organ perfusion device includes an inlet for connection to the organ, and an outlet for connection to the organ. The device also includes a perfusion circuit including: a reservoir configured to hold a perfusion fluid; a waste receptacle, and a plurality of fluid conduits. The fluid conduits define: a delivery fluid path connecting the reservoir with the inlet; a return fluid path, independent of the delivery fluid path, connecting the reservoir with the outlet; and a waste fluid path connecting the reservoir with the waste receptacle. The device also includes a first flow control device configured to selectively prevent or allow fluid flow from the reservoir to the organ via the delivery fluid path; and a second flow control device configured to selectively prevent or allow fluid flow from the reservoir to the waste receptacle via the waste fluid path.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous herbicidal composition containing one or more low water solubility herbicides, hydroxyethyl cellulose, and an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium aluminum silicate, attapulgite and mixtures thereof. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds by applying compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to flumioxazin suspension concentrates containing a polyoxyethylene polyarylphenol phosphate or phosphate ester acid salts thereof. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds by applying compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided is a formulation including an agriculturally acceptable carrier and liposomes including a lipid membrane and an intraliposomal aqueous core. The liposome has a diameter in the range of between 100 nm to 300 nm and the lipid membrane includes at least one liposome forming phospholipid. The lipid membrane may include two or more phospholipids. At least one of the two or more phospholipids may be a liposome forming lipid. Further, at least one of the two or more phospholipids may be characterized by one or more of the following features: (a) it has an unsaturated lipid tail; (b) it includes a polar head group; (c) it includes an acidic head group. Further provided are methods of using the formulation for agricultural treatment and kits for preparing and using such formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrate comprising at least one lipid of mannosylerythritol (MEL), at least one alkypolyglucoside and monopropylene glycol, to the method for preparing same and to the uses thereof, in particular as an adjuvant.

Abstract: The invention relates to biting arthropod repellent compositions comprising nootkatone. The application also relates to a method of repelling said biting arthropods by application of the nootkatone composition to a hard or soft surface, to a method of treating an arthropod infestation and to a method of reducing the transmission of a parasite or disease pathogen spread by a biting arthropod using the nootkatone composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition and method for attracting bed bugs to a trap or to a location where an insecticide or pesticide is present, or to a trap or a location where a bed bug infestation can be detected. The present disclosure provides for a composition for attracting bed bugs that includes one or more of methyl diethanolamine (MDEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS); a carrier; and optionally one or more amides selected from oleamide, octanamide, nonanamide, and laurylamide; urea, biuret, or triuret; and one or more aliphatic fatty acids. The present disclosure further provides for a method for treating an article by applying the composition to the article, where the article comprises a device for trapping or detecting bed bugs or a device for treating a bed bug infestation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal mixtures, comprising at least one fungicidally active strobilurin-type compound I and at least one pesticide II as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more terpendoles to the pest or an area in need of pest control. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more compounds having the following chemical structure to the pest or an area in need of pest control.

Abstract: A nanocomposite that includes a core containing silver nanoparticles, and a shell that includes polypyrrole and carbon nanotubes, wherein the polypyrrole covers at least a portion of the carbon nanotubes, and wherein the shell covers at least a portion of the core and a method of making the nanocomposite. Various combinations of the nanocomposite, the method of making the nanocomposite, and a method of disinfecting an aqueous solution with the nanocomposite, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antiviral dispersion liquid, a method for producing the same, and an antiviral formed product. This dispersion liquid contains copper compound fine particles and a stabilizer in a non-aqueous solvent, and the copper compound fine particles are coated with fatty acid. The copper compound fine particles are dispersed in a dispersion medium homogeneously and stably, thereby to exhibit efficiently the antiviral properties of the copper compound fine particles.

Abstract: The present invention discloses Hemipteran insect inhibitory proteins, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.

Abstract: A novel fungal strain of Tolypocladium album (synonym Chaunopycnis alba) is disclosed that has enhanced toxicity against insects and mites. This novel Tolypocladium album strain is capable of producing terpendoles A, C, I, J, K, N, O and P through fermentation and does not produce nalanthalide.

Abstract: A baking mix is provided that is free of common food allergens. The baking mix includes a modified starch, a native starch, a gluten-free flour, a hydrocolloid, a hydrogenated oil, a sugar, and a salt. Methods of manufacturing a baking mix are further provided and comprise the step of combining an amount of a modified starch, an amount of a native starch, an amount of a gluten-free flour, an amount of a hydrocolloid, an amount of a sugar, and an amount of a sea salt to form a raw material mixture. An amount heated hydrogenated oil is then added to the raw material mixture, and the raw material mixture is turbolized for a predetermined amount of time to thereby form the baking mix.

Abstract: A dough- or batter-based food product is prepared by mixing dough or batter ingredients to establish a dough or batter composition, the dough ingredients including at least flour, water and salt. The salt particles have dissolution rate of at least 120 seconds. Batter or dough provided herein, and cooked foods made from the batter or dough, include pockets of salt at a higher concentration than the dough, batter, or cooked food overall. Batter- or dough-based food products provided have a saltiness perception level substantially the same as compared to batter- or dough-based food products that include table salt in an amount at least 40% greater than the provided batter- or dough-based food product.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for producing food and drink products containing milled anthocyanin-rich legumes from the Fabaceae family are disclosed that may lower the glycemic index, increase the duration of nutritionally-derived energy availability over simple carbohydrates, increase nutritional fiber content, reduce hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, hyperleptinemia, total lipids, and cellular anabolism and energy consumption, and increase cellular catabolism and energy production. Using the methods of the present invention, legumes are milled into microparticulate form to increase nutrient availability and to reduce flatulence and other side-effects associated with prior art anthocyanin extraction techniques. Using a method of the present invention, lectins are significantly deactivated, thereby eliminating or substantially reducing hemagglutination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a closed processing system for treating elongated food products, comprising: a housing bounding a process space, a transport path for displacing the elongated food products through the process space, at least one airflow generator for generating an airflow in the process space, and at least one detector for detecting process conditions in the process space, wherein the detector includes at least one pressure sensor for detecting the relative airflow pressure in the process space compared to the ambient air pressure and wherein the system is arranged to control the process conditions by adjusting the at least one airflow generator based on the detected process conditions. The present invention further relates to a method for treating elongated food products.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus includes a pressure vessel defining a compartment having an inlet end for receiving food product and an outlet end for discharging food product, an open-top screen mounted within the compartment and movable relative to the compartment between a first position, for food processing, and a second position, to facilitate cleaning, a rotatable auger mounted such that at least a portion of the auger is within the screen, the auger being operable to advance food product within the compartment from the inlet end of the pressure vessel toward the outlet end, and a transfer mechanism including a conduit in communication with the compartment, a fluid discharge positioned substantially within the conduit, and a pressurized fluid source in communication with the fluid discharge and operable to propel a fluid through the fluid discharge to move food product through the conduit.

Abstract: Atmospheric control valve device, part of an atmospheric control system built into a refrigerated container, whose installation requires minimal intervention and is self-sufficient, compact and reusable due to its long, cylindrical body that includes a battery compartment. The body also has a compartment for the electrical, electronic and sensor elements; a handling compartment for the elements that handle the device; a cover area to cover the container after removing the device; and a gas exchange compartment for two-way gas exchanges, controlled by a solenoid valve and by the differences in pressure that occur naturally within the refrigerated container.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soy milk containing methylpyrazine compounds consisting of 2-methylpyrazine, 2,5-dimethylpyrazine and 2,6-dimethylpyrazine at a quantity of 40 to 7000 ?g per 1 L.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bake stable composition, in particular a bake stable fat composition comprising from 30-60 wt % of sweetener, from 20-45 wt % of lipid, and from 1 to 20 wt % of caseinate. The bake stable composition is particularly suitable for use in bakery products and comprises 3% moisture or less. The invention further relates to a process for making the bake stable composition of the present invention. Further, the invention relates to the use of caseinate to increase the bake stability of a composition, in particularly of a fat filling composition.

Abstract: Stabilized oils including an canola oil including EPA and/or DHA and an oil-soluble antioxidant composition comprising rosemary extract and least one of green tea extract, lecithin, and sesamol. The stabilized oils may have an Oxidative Stability Index (“OSI”) at 110° C. of at least 5 hours.

Abstract: Applicants have created an improved multi-flavor food and/or beverage dispenser including an improved nozzle for injection of flavored liquids into a base liquid.

Abstract: Described herein are nutrient formulations, spore formulations, and nutrient-spore formulations. Also described herein are methods of making and using the nutrient formulations, spore formulations, and nutrient-spore formulations.

Abstract: Insect feed products include blood meal at a level that enables the product to be used in liquid and patty applications. The product includes particles of dried blood meal and at least one additional feed component. A method of forming a liquid insect feed includes admixing a dry insect feed with a sugar-containing liquid, the insect feed including dried blood meal and at least one additional feed component, the dried blood meal being present in the sugar-containing liquid in an amount such that the admixed insect feed remains in suspension for at least one week. A liquid insect feed product containing particles of spray dried blood and at least one additional feed component suspended in liquid with a viscosity of about 400 to 600 cp and the particles remain suspended in the liquid for at least two weeks.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes bee feed products formulated to increase consumption and methods of feeding such products to bees. Feeding methods involve feeding a bee feed composition on an ad libitum basis to bees where the composition contains an amount of a flavor agent that results in increased consumption. The flavor agent may be hydrated with a liquid to form a solution in some examples. The flavor agent may also be mixed directly with the bee feed composition high in protein.

Abstract: Food preservation can include depositing dry ice and food within packaging. The packaging can include a flexible liner defining a wall aperture and an internal chamber. The internal chamber can receive the deposited dry ice and food and have an internal atmosphere. The packaging can include a check valve mounted to the flexible liner and covering the wall aperture. The check valve can be configured to occupy: (i) a closed state blocking fluid communication between the internal chamber and ambient via the wall aperture and (ii) an open state enabling fluid flow from the internal chamber, through the wall aperture, and into ambient.

Abstract: The present invention features methods of extracting amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) from processed and unprocessed foodstuff, determining bioactivity of ATIs, quantifying the amount of ATIs in a foodstuff, and reducing the content of ATIs in a foodstuff.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems, compositions and methods for the processing of cereal grains, and in particular wheat, as well as optimized enzyme compositions suitable for that particular purpose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing instant food capable of being inductively cooked, a method for cooking the instant food, and a device for heating and cooking the instant food and, more specifically, the manufacturing method comprises: a soup forming step of making an instant food soup into a plate-shaped soup formation; a solid ingredient stacking step of putting the soup formation made through the soup making step into an instant food cooking container, and stacking instant food solid ingredients thereon; and a packaging step of sealing, by a cover, the open mouth of the instant food cooking container in which the solid ingredients are accommodated in a state of being stacked on the soup formation through the solid ingredient stacking step. An instant food manufactured and cooked through the steps can be simply cooked through hot water and an induction device, exhibits a uniform taste, and contains rich nutritional content so as to promote a consumer's health.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for providing spice compositions with enhanced taste and/or aromas. In addition the invention relates to the use of such spice compositions for making capsules for beverage dispensers.