Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM5655 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM5655 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated SNR-0003, the plants and seeds and plant parts of wheat variety SNR-0003, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety SNR-0003 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety SNR-0003 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety SNR-0003. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety SNR-0003 and wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated SNR-0068, the plants and seeds and plant parts of wheat variety SNR-0068, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety SNR-0068 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety SNR-0068 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety SNR-0068. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety SNR-0068 and wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated JIC5237, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line JIC5237 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line JIC5237, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line JIC5237, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HFA4510, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HFA4510 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HFA4510, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HFA4510, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated JIC4218, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line JIC4218 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line JIC4218, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line JIC4218, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IAF3110, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IAF3110 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IAF3110, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IAF3110, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IAF4219, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IAF4219 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IAF4219, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IAF4219, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 81-234 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 81-234 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 81-234 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 81-222 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 81-222 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 81-222 RZ.

Abstract: Quartz is a variety of winter oilseed rape that arose from a long-term breeding program focused on key output traits of (1) winter survival, (2) seed yield and (3) financial return for farmers in this order. Breeding objectives were restricted to these 3 so as these traits could be quickly identified.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato designated ‘Bozak’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato ‘Bozak’, to the plants of hybrid tomato ‘Bozak’, to methods for producing hybrid plants, and to methods for producing other tomato lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid tomato ‘Bozak’.

Abstract: A cartridge and a teatcup to be attached to the teat of an animal to be milked are disclosed. The cartridge includes an elongated sleeve, having an upper end section and a lower end section, and a teatcup liner pre-mounted in the elongated sleeve. The teatcup liner includes an upper end portion located at the upper end section, a lower end portion located at the lower end section, and a barrel portion extending between the upper and lower end portions. The barrel portion has a polygonal cross-sectional shape defining a plurality of corner portions and a plurality of side portions. The elongated sleeve includes a primary locking member. The teatcup liner includes a primary complementary locking member. The two locking members engage each other to prevent rotation of the teatcup liner in relation to the elongated sleeve.

Abstract: A pet bed liner that includes a liner body that is removably directly coupled, through adhesive disposed on the bottom surface of the liner body, to an upper surface of a deformable pet bed, and includes an upper layer of a fabric liquid-permeable material and a bottom layer of a liquid-non-permeable material, both the upper and bottom layers encapsulating an inner layup including a plurality of inner layers of a fabric material interposing a middle layer including a liquid absorption agent. The liner also includes perimeter edges forming a geometric shape contouring to a shape of the upper surface of the deformable pet bed and perforations spanning longitudinally and transversely across and substantially through the liner body, wherein said the perforations define liner segments that are operably configured to be selectively removable from the liner body along said perforations.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus to support transport of a pet in a self-contained expandable carrier. In some examples, the carrier may be worn by a user to support the pet in a proximate location. A pet carrier which may be worn may provide comfort to pet owners while they travel.

Abstract: A system for examining resistance exercise includes a first trap compartment, a second trap compartment, a main track compartment and a pulley system which can be aligned to form a continuous tunnel. Each of the compartments can have adjustable dimensions to retain small animals of various sizes. The pulley system includes a clamp and a pulley shaft. The pulley shaft is pivotally attached to the clamp at a lower end and a first pulley wheel at an upper end. A second pulley wheel is pivotally attached to the clamp. A rope is trained on the pulley wheels. The tunnel can be positioned on an elevated support surface. One end of the rope is attachable to a rat on the elevated support surface and the other end of the rope is to attached to liftable strength training objects positioned below the elevated support surface.

Abstract: An animal feeding and watering cup system that can be used with any type of cage, crate or enclosure in order to provide food, water, medication or the like to an animal or an inhabitant of the cage, crate or other type of enclosure. The system comprises a cup wherein a plurality of brackets is located on the outer surface of the cup, a connector, and a cage, crate, or enclosure. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cup which is connected to a cage via a plurality of brackets receiving a connector which securely attaches the cup to the cage. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cup which is easily stacked.

Abstract: A pet comb comprising a body partially housing a pet engagable portion and housing a lifter coupled to a biasing member. The lifter configured to move responsive to an application of force to said lifter. The body comprising a handle and a pet engagable portion support comprising a debris ejector, the debris ejector is directly adjacent the pet engagable portion. The pet engagable portion is removably coupled to the lifter. The pet engagable portion having a resting position wherein the biasing member maintains the pet engagable portion at least partially extending out of the body absent the application of force and a retracted position wherein the pet engagable portion is retracted into the body, responsive to the application of force moving the lifter. The pet engagable portion moves into the retracted position, said move removes debris from the pet engagable portion via the at least one debris ejector.

Abstract: An enrichment system and method for animals in captivity is disclosed. Generally speaking, the system includes an automated dispenser and a plurality of tokens to be placed about an animal enclosure. The dispenser includes a suitable housing, a reservoir for containing animal-suitable rewards, a token receptacle, a reward output connected to the reservoir, and a mechanism for releasing animal-suitable rewards from the reservoir into the reward output when tokens are deposited into the receptacle. The mechanism for releasing animal suitable rewards is activated by the deposit of a token in the token receptacle.

Abstract: A device for training a pet animal against a hazardous creature. The device includes: a body designed to resemble the hazardous creature; and a negative enforcement means arranged in the body. The negative enforcement means is operable to provide at least one deterrent signal to the pet animal upon establishing physical contact with the body or approaching towards the device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a photodental device that can deliver specific light wavelengths to animal oral cavities, particularly dogs. The device may be provided in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, for breeds from under 2 kg (4.4 lbs) to over 115 kg (254 lbs). The device has a container which may protect light sources and may be used to receive light transmission, comprising an illuminating member. The device can further include replaceable housings with photoactivated compounds. The device may be configured for untethered use by an animal. Alternatively, the electro-optical components can be placed in a separate body and transmit light through a tethered connection to a member used by an animal. Sensor components may activate light generation components in predetermined conditions. Alternatively, humans may control activation. The present disclosure also relates to methods of photodentistry using the photodental device as bactericidal treatment and periodontal treatment.

Abstract: A diaper for mounting on a dog includes: a waistband, optionally with hook and loop connector portions; connector straps, including first and second top straps and first and second bottom straps; a collection bag, including a drawstring and a perforation; such that the waistband is positioned around the waist of the dog, such that the aperture of the collection bag is positioned around a rectal exit of the dog, whereby fecal matter is deposited in the interior of the collection bag when the dog defecates.

Abstract: A harness for domestic dogs, brace and mobility support dogs, or service/companion animals. The harness provides multiple handles for balance and stability and for controlling the movement of the dog. D-rings and additional connection points are provided for attaching a leash as well as securing the harness to a wheelchair. The harness provides a chest protector for protection from abrasion and for load distribution at the dog's center of mass. The harness straps are constructed with nylon or polyester webbing material with a mesh padded covering. At the harness connections, plastic buckles are utilized with Velcro straps. The harness geometry is designed to eliminate the leash pulling forces on the dog's hip, neck, and trachea, by focusing the leash pulling forces at the dog's center of mass middle chest area and by more evenly distributing forces and loads across the body, torso, and chest.

Abstract: A pet accessory is disclosed and includes a strap, a bag and an attachment means that attaches the strap to the bag. The strap has sufficient length to be used as a leash and has a releasable catch at a first end for attaching the strap to a pet. The bag defines an interior volume for containing objects. The attachment means attaches the bag to the strap such that the pet accessory is adaptable to form a carry bag whereby the strap forms a handle or shoulder strap for carrying the bag and to form a pet leash with the bag attached and with the strap forming a hand loop in a portion of the strap opposite to the first end for restraining a pet.

Abstract: Method and system for determining a condition of at least one pig in a pen provided with a feed unit. The pen is provided with a sensor system. For carrying out the method, a step a., step b. or a combination of steps a. and b. is possible. In a step a., with the aid of the sensor system a reaction of the at least one pig is measured. This is done when with the feed unit feed is made available in the pen to the at least one pig to determine on the basis of the measured reaction a condition of the at least one pig. In a step b., with the aid of the sensor system it is measured that the at least one pig ‘demands’ feed to determine a condition of the at least one pig.

Abstract: An automated aquatic animal processing device includes an aquatic animal guideway, a camera positioned proximate to the aquatic animal guideway, a data storage containing one or more aquatic animal reference image, a processor communicably coupled to the camera and the data storage, and a power supply connected to the camera, the processor and the data storage. The camera captures a target image of an aquatic animal entering, within or exiting the aquatic animal guideway. The processor receives the target image from the camera, determine an identity of the aquatic animal by comparing the target image to the one or more aquatic animal reference images, and causes the aquatic animal to be captured, exterminated/euthanized or released based on the identity of the aquatic animal.

Abstract: A system is provided for automatically removing deceased fish from an aquaculture cage. The system may include an underwater robotic vehicle configured to traverse the aquaculture cage to collect mortalities. The mortalities, once collected, may be brought to a system dock and then removed from the cage.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises a humanization of an endogenous signal-regulatory protein gene, in particular a humanization of a SIRP? gene. Genetically modified mice are described, including mice that express a human or humanized SIRP? protein from an endogenous SIRP? locus.

Abstract: Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 nucleic acid sequence are provided. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous Dpp4 gene with a human or humanized DPP4 gene, or non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 gene in addition to the endogenous Dpp4 gene are described. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 gene under control of human or non-human DPP4 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human Dpp4-encoding sequence with human DPP4-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human Dpp4 locus. Non-human animals comprising human or humanized DPP4 gene sequences, wherein the non-human animals are rodents, e.g., mice or rats, are provided. Methods for making and using the non-human animals are described.

Abstract: Non-human animals, cells, methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the non-human animals and cells comprise a humanized B-cell activating factor gene. Non-human animals and cells that express a human or humanized B-cell activating factor protein from an endogenous B-cell activating factor locus are described.

Abstract: A barbed fishing arrowhead has a ferrule having an aft end and an opposite fore end, a head adjoining to the fore end, a tip upon the head, and two barbs cooperatively engaging the head. The barbs fit within a chamber in the ferrule and rotate upon a pin also in a slot. The chamber includes an interior bumper towards the aft end that partially extends the barbs when retracted in the flight position. The barbs rotate outwardly following passage of the ferrule through a fish and engage the side of a fish until released by a fisherman. In an alternate embodiment, the invention has a smaller form with barbs having a sharper point and a tooth upon their leading edge.

Abstract: A weighted and holographic plastic spinner blade comprises a plastic elliptical-shaped spinner blade having a body formed in plastic injection molding and, integral to the body, a printed label on a first side of body and a weight at an aft end of body. An ink or foil is hot stamped at a second side of the body to create a holographic image that is visible through the body and printed label, forming visual fish attractant properties. Method of manufacture includes: providing an elliptical-shaped mold; positioning a partially transparent printed label on a first side of mold; positioning a weight member in an aft end of the mold; injecting a polymer composition into the mold to form body; hot stamping foil on second side of the body, the ink or foil forming a holographic image; the holographic image visible through the at least partially transparent printed label and body.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to rod tip guides. A rod tip guide may comprise a ring body, a rod tube, a foot, and a leg. The rod tube may be mechanically coupled to the ring body and configured to receive a tip end portion of a rod. The foot may be configured to be mechanically coupled to a circumferential surface of the rod when the tip end portion of the rod is received in the rod tube. The leg may have a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion of the leg may be mechanically coupled to the ring body, the distal end portion of the leg may be mechanically coupled to the foot, and the leg may be configured to maintain a separation space between the rod tube and the foot when the tip end portion of the rod is received in the rod tube.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a handle, a housing, a rotor, a bail arm, a moving member and an abutting member. The bail arm is attached to the rotor and is pivotable between a first posture and a second posture. The moving member is positioned in a first position when the bail arm is in the first posture, moving member positioned in a second position behind the first position when the bail arm is in the second posture, and is rotatable together with the rotor. The abutting member is attached to the housing and abuts the moving member in the second position to move the moving member toward the first position. The returning device returns the bail arm to the first posture from the second posture when the moving member moves toward the first position from the second position.

Abstract: In an aspect, provided is a fishing reel having a backplate that is mountable to a fishing rod and a spool rotatably mounted to the backplate. The spool has a circumferentially-extending line storage channel configured for storage of fishing line. The fishing reel includes a friction mechanism including at least one rotatable friction surface rotatable with the spool and engageable with a stationary friction surface during rotation of the spool relative to the backplate, and provides an actuator arm that is movable between first and second positions. In the first position, the actuator arm disables the friction mechanism to permit free rotation of the spool relative to the backplate, and in the second position, the actuator arm actuates the friction mechanism to cause frictional engagement between the rotatable friction surface and the stationary friction surface during rotation of the spool in a first rotational direction.

Abstract: A spinning reel for casting a fishing line forward includes a reel main body and a lid. The reel main body has an accommodating portion including an accommodating space, an opening located in a side of the accommodating portion, and a cylindrical portion disposed in front of the accommodating portion. The lid has a lid main body for sealing the opening, and a projection projecting forward from the lid main body. The projection overlaps with the cylindrical portion in a side view.

Abstract: A fishing reel having an easily attachable and detachable front cover. The fishing reel includes a body frame having first and second connecting portions on both side portions, a gear-side, first side cover connected to the first connecting portion, a palm-side, second side cover connected to the second connecting portion, and a front cover connected to the front portion of the body frame to protect a lever wind. The front cover is bolt-coupled to a front end portion of the first connecting portion using a first bolt member, the first bolt member being coupled to the front cover while extending inward from an outer surface of the first side cover, such that a head portion of the first bolt member is exposed from the first side cover. The front cover is easily detached and attached using the first bolt member without complete detachment of the first side cover.

Abstract: The disclosures of present invention (denoted as below, “Attachable Apparatus”) describes the improvement of currently marketed hook depot. The weakness of the currently marketed hook depot is that a fisherman cannot attach his hook depot to his body. The present invention is designed to overcome this weakness. The present invention permits a fisherman to attach the Attachable Apparatus to his clothing or jacket by placing the clothing or jacket between a minus pole magnet and a plus pole magnet located in the upper back part of Attachable Apparatus, so that he could easily and quickly take out hooks from the fishing hook depot in order to replace an used hook with a new hook while he is fishing. In addition, the present invention permits a fisherman to cut an used fishing line in order to replace an used fishing hook with a new fishing hook by putting the used fishing line into the magnetic knife while he is fishing with the Attachable Apparatus attached to his clothing or jacket.

Abstract: A storage device for holding at least one elongate article includes a wall having an interior wall surface and an exterior wall surface, the wall being deformable about a longitudinal axis between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the closed configuration defining a longitudinally extending cavity; and at least one retainer clip coupled to, or integrally formed with, the interior wall surface, the retainer clip(s) being configured to receive and retain the elongate article(s) in a generally longitudinally extending orientation. In the closed configuration, the retainer clip(s) and any elongate article(s) retained by the retainer clip(s) are located within the cavity. In the open configuration, access is provided to the retainer clip(s) thereby allowing the elongate article(s) to be received and removed from the retainer clip(s).

Abstract: A spraying system for spraying a fluid includes a nozzle assembly configured to spray the fluid in response to receiving a control signal, a sensor configured to transmit a detection signal upon detection of a target, and a user interface configured to receive input from an operator. The spraying system further includes a control system communicatively coupled to the sensor to receive the detection signal from the sensor, the control system configured to transmit the control signal to the nozzle assembly at least in part in response to reception of the detection signal, the control system further configured to determine a fluid band length and an offset distance of the fluid band length from the target based at least in part on information input by the operator to the user interface. The user interface displays a graphic representation of the fluid band length and the offset distance relative to the target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chemical product control and metering equipment for agricultural land disinfection machines with at least two receptacles for containing chemical products and an injector for injecting the products on agricultural land, comprising a product metering frame, a control panel of the metering frame, wirelessly connected thereto, and an electronic control card. The metering frame comprises a chemical product inlet duct, an electrovalve and a dose control flowmeter connected to the inlet ducts and to a hydraulic pump, which has at least one product outlet duct. The electronic control card is arranged inside the metering frame and is connected to the motor, the dose control flowmeter, and the electrovalves.

Abstract: A weed growth suppression device, including a first spike assembly to be inserted at least partially into a surface, a second spike assembly to be inserted at least partially into the surface, and a rod to connect the first spike assembly to the second spike assembly.

Abstract: A method for remediating developmentally delayed plants within a field of crops using at least one work vehicle during a field operation. The method comprises identifying delayed plants within the field with a sensor on the work vehicle and generating, with a processor, location data associated with the location of the delayed plant with the field. Upon arriving at the location of the delayed plant with the work vehicle, the delayed plant is remediated.

Abstract: A container for fluid, including a container housing, a button atop the container housing, an overcap at least partially enclosing the button, the overcap having an orifice to allow flow of the fluid and an aperture for facilitating actuation of the button, the overcap further having a projecting member, and a fitting member disposed at least partially circumferentially about the container.

Abstract: An animal trap contains multiple tubular sections connected with side latches to form a single hollow structure. A trigger mechanism includes a curved wobble plate with curvature matching a rear tube section. When stepped on by an animal, the curved wobble plate pulls a trigger pin from a trap door causing the door to fall to the ground. A rotatable door latch then moves into a locked position preventing the door from opening. After determining the trap to contain an animal, a trapper transports the trap to a remote location. A pull rope is connected to at least one of the sections, and another section may be anchored to the ground using anchor pins. The trapper undoes the side latches and rotates the door latch into an unlocked position. The trapper removes the door from the trap and pulls the trap sections apart thereby releasing the animal from the trap.

Abstract: A rodent bait station having a counting mechanism configured to monitor the number of rodents entering the bait chamber of a rodent bait station. The housing has a counting mechanism in communication with the entrance of at least one bait chamber opening. A sensor is in communication with the counting mechanism. The counting mechanism can be mechanically actuated or electronically activated when the sensor detects a rodent entering through the bait chamber of the bait station. The bait chamber has at least one bait rod having an end that is hingedly connected to an inner wall of the bait chamber. A resilient member is in communication with the bait rod to position the bait rod in a substantially horizontal orientation when the housing lid is closed and to position the bait rod in a substantially vertical orientation when the housing lid is opened.

Abstract: Optical remote sensing systems are provided for quantifying aerial or aquatic fauna with respect to number of living organisms, such as animals, such as insects, birds, bats or aquatic organisms, and to biological specificity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical product, comprising an antibacterial hard material coating, which is applied to a main body and which comprises biocide. Said hard material coating includes at least one inner layer and one outer layer, wherein the biocide concentration in the outer layer is substantially constant and greater than the biocide concentration in the inner layer and the biocide concentration in the inner layer is greater than or equal to 0.2 at %.

Abstract: Film coatings comprising protein and lipid, and methods of using the film coatings to coat biological surfaces. For example, when applied to the surface of plant seeds, the film coating adheres to and reinforces the outer seed coat or hull to maintain seed viability.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel microbial inoculant compositions for uses in promoting plant growth, plant productivity and/or soil quality. The novel microbial inoculant compositions comprise one or more microbial species, one or more urease inhibitors and/or nitrification inhibitors. The present invention also provides fertilizer compositions comprising said microbial inoculant compositions.