Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular fishing lure device having a main body with a cavity and a screw thread, coupled to a cover with a screw thread. The cavity inside the device contains a vibrator and a receptacle for various elements and the cover includes a fin. A seal is optionally arranged between the main body and the cover, an extension piece makes possible to modify the length of the device, and the device can be hinged.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an Audible Enhanced Fishing Lure with desirable waterproofing and hydrodynamic properties. The Audible Enhanced Fishing Lure has a sound generator, or other noisemaking device, fixed by a waterproof means to the body of the device, combined with reflective material to maximize the device's attractiveness to fish. The heat shrink process itself ensures smooth glide through the water and waterproofing of the elements of the lure. The present disclosure also provides apparatus and method for manufacturing a weighted popping flotation device, which has desirable water-resistance properties, a plurality of audible generators to attract fish, and is weighted precisely to ensure ease of casting into the wind. In some embodiments, the weighted popping flotation device utilizes heat shrink tubing to prevent snagging of the fishing line when dragged through water.

Abstract: An aerodynamic fishing assistant is disclosed. The fishing assistant comprises a float with an opening. The fishing assistant further comprises a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is configured to slidably positioned into the opening of the float from a bottom portion and affixed to a top portion of the float by a fastening assembly comprises a cupped washer, a bead, and an eyelet. The float further comprises a weight member adhesively bonded on the bottom portion of the float. A lead line with a hook securely affixed to the eyelet at the top portion of the float using a swivel and a clip, thereby accurately casting the float and the lead line with the hook out to a target destination into the water for fishing and prevents the lead line from being tangled to a fishing rig by spinning of the float.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an insect trap adapted to entice and collect insects with UV light. The insect trap includes: a main body; a cross-fan mounted inside the main body; an insect collector detachably provided to a lower side of the cross-fan and collecting insets; and a decoy UV LED installation unit coupled to a buttress above the main body and provided with a decoy UV LED module, wherein the main body has an inlet port defined by a space open at an upper side thereof, and a cross-section of the main body corresponding to a facet of the cross-fan on which fan blades of the cross-fan move upwards with reference to a rotation direction of the cross-fan defines a first flow channel and a second flow channel extending perpendicularly from the first flow channel to the insect collector, in which the first flow channel is composed of an inclined shape gradually narrowed downwards from the inlet port and a curved shape extending in an arc shape from a lower end of the inclined shape.

Abstract: An acoustic lethal ovitrap, comprising a tray defining an inner space and having a floor which slopes downwardly toward a center point, and also having a side wall defining a curved internal radius; a housing mounted within the tray; a transducer and power/control unit mounted within the housing for generating acoustic energy at a desired wavelength; a solar panel mounted on the housing and producing power for the transducer and power/control unit of the apparatus; wherein the tray captures water and attracts mosquitos to the water within the tray, and the transducer within the housing generates acoustic energy sufficient to kill mosquitos as they are attracted to the device.

Abstract: A tick trap belt for wear by an outdoorsman for stopping upward movement of ticks includes a belt having opposed ends, each end having a fastener such that the opposed ends of the belt are selectively secured about a user's body. The belt includes upper and lower edges and has opposed inner and outer surfaces extending between the upper and lower edges, respectively. The tick trap belt includes an awning or cover coupled to the upper edge of the belt and extends along the upper edge between the fasteners at the opposed ends thereof, respectively. The awning extends outwardly and downwardly away from the upper edge, the awning having a bottom surface that, in cooperation with the outer surface of the belt, defines a gap area. An adhesive member is positioned in the gap area for stopping movement of ticks who step thereon.

Abstract: An apparatus for killing mosquito larvae in a water tank, comprising: a float; a transmitter of acoustic energy, wherein the transmitter is fixed to the float; an extension arm pivotably connected at one end to the float and having a pivotable connection for securing to a water tank at the other end; and an amplifier and controller mechanism for causing the transmitter to emit pulses of acoustic energy, wherein the amplifier/controller is operatively connected to the transmitter and has a power source.

Abstract: A rotating atomizer device is provided that allows the correction of eventual separations that the random variations (of climatic and/or environmental nature) may cause in the final result of the phytosanitary treatment so that the application of the chemical products is done completely in agreement with what has been prescribed by the agronomic professional, this way achieving a greater efficiency of the phytosanitary spraying process.

Abstract: The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a method for application of products in liquid or semiliquid state, such as chemicals for agricultural use and the like, using a rotating atomizer device, in such a way that the drops shall fall downwards in the form of fog over the crops due to the action of the force caused by its mass and gravity, in addition to the eventual momentum that centrifugal effect of the rotating parties that generate the drops may provide, wherein the method includes the following steps: individually regulate the voltage for the speed of the engines of each rotating atomizer device, modifying the parameter of the power supply of the engine to ensure that the speed of each rotating atomizer device is the correct one, measure the speed of the engine under its control and correct any deviation or separation from the programmed operating values.

Abstract: A spreading device, a powder-like mixture composition and a method for spreading the composition for control or prevent forest pathogens on tree stumps are disclosed.

Abstract: A tick trap belt for wear by an outdoorsman for stopping upward movement of ticks includes a belt having opposed ends, each end having a fastener such that the opposed ends of the belt are selectively secured about a user's body. The belt includes upper and lower edges and has opposed inner and outer surfaces extending between the upper and lower edges, respectively. The tick trap belt includes an awning or cover coupled to the upper edge of the belt and extends along the upper edge between the fasteners at the opposed ends thereof, respectively. The awning extends outwardly and downwardly away from the upper edge, the awning having a bottom surface that, in cooperation with the outer surface of the belt, defines a gap area. An adhesive member is positioned in the gap area for stopping movement of ticks who step thereon.

Abstract: An animal trapping device with a base having a substantially planar lower surface and an upper surface opposing the lower surface, a wire mesh cage assembly, and first and second wire mesh entrances. The first and second wire mesh entrances coupled to the wire mesh cage assembly and defining an enclosed entrance opening and a second free end elevated above the upper surface of the base and defining an exit aperture, and of a conical shape defining an enclosed entrance channel spanning from the enclosed entrance opening to the exit aperture, wherein the upper surface of the base, the wire mesh cage assembly, and the first and second wire mesh entrances defining an animal retention zone and the exit apertures of the first and second wire mesh entrances each disposed within the animal retention zones and aligned with one another.

Abstract: A tamper-proof bait station system that is capable of being weighted down to prevent an animal from removing the bait station from a desired location being treated for rodent or pest infestation. The tamper-proof bait station also includes a locking cap or cover used to secure a cover and base together.

Abstract: The invention Animal Alarm AA-100 was designed to meet a required need that is not currently on the market. The unit designates animals approaching through picture motion detection the danger of a roadway when a vehicle is present. It is designed to have a “silent” alarm to be sounded at a high pitch that the animal can hear it to deter the animal from crossing. The unit also through radar detection, noise and motion detection with a micro phone through computer identifies a vehicle approaching the unit. The alarm does not sound in times that no danger is present. The invention does not create a intolerance for those that are near it, but is designed to alleviate carnage from the death of animals hit by a vehicle. This invention the Animal Alarm AA-100 was designed with the idea of multi-tasking for research with data information, for accuracy of unit function, and to alleviate death by animal vehicle collision.

Abstract: In a method and device for influencing insects by means of electromagnetic radiation, a transmitter generates a time-based progression of an antenna feed with pulses, which is emitted via an antenna as electromagnetic radiation having corresponding pulses. The antenna feed comprises bursts, or packets or salvoes, of pulses, wherein the time interval between directly successive pulses of a burst is in the range from 5 ?? to 9 ?? and the time expansion of the burst is at least 0.1 ms. Because of the intensity gradients that arise in a radial direction around an antenna, a movement leading towards the antenna is, for insects, directly associated with an increase in perception intensity and a movement leading away is associated with a decrease. The insects perceive the gradient and tend to move such that the irritating perception decreases for them.

Abstract: A method for controlling Aurelia spp. blooms in harbors includes: designing different sites at equal intervals in an area in spring, collecting ephyrae of Aurelia spp. with an I-type trawl net for zooplankton from bottom to surface, determining whether polyps of Aurelia spp. inhabit in the vicinity of the sites; seeking large floating substrates that the polyps attach to using scuba diving in the determined habitats of the polyps; dragging the substrates to a shore base and scraping off all organisms attached to bottom surfaces of the substrates in a physical manner, then air drying the substrates for 7 days or more; and applying an antifouling paint on the bottom surfaces of the dried substrates followed by drying, then returning the substrates back to their original sites in the sea to control the bloom of Aurelia spp. in the area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a medium for preserving cells at non-cryogenic freezing temperatures. The medium comprises a hydrophilic and nontoxic polymer or other macromolecule, an aqueous liquid, and a cryoprotectant. The molecules of the macromolecule form compact three-dimensional structures that are spherical in shape when dissolved in the aqueous liquid. The medium of the present invention can be used for long-term storage of cells at non-cryogenic temperatures with outcomes similar to those seen with storage at cryogenic temperatures.

Abstract: A stem cell manufacturing system for manufacturing stem cells from somatic cells includes: one or more closed production device(s) configured to produce stem cells from somatic cells; one or more drive device(s) configured to be connected with the production device(s) and drive the production device(s) in such a manner as to maintain the production device(s) in an environment suitable for producing stem cells; one or more cryopreservation device(s) configured to cryopreserve the produced stem cells; a first memory device configured to store whether or not somatic cells have been introduced to the production device(s), as a first state; a second memory device configured to store whether or not the production device(s) is/are connected with the drive device(s), as a second state; and a third memory device configured to store whether or not the produced stem cells can be placed in the cryopreservation device(s), as a third state.

Abstract: A stem cell manufacturing system for manufacturing stem cells from somatic cells includes: one or more closed production device(s) configured to produce stem cells from somatic cells; one or more drive device(s) configured to be connected with the production device(s) and drive the production device(s) in such a manner as to maintain the production device(s) in an environment suitable for producing stem cells; one or more cryopreservation device(s) configured to cryopreserve the produced stem cells; a first memory device configured to store whether or not somatic cells have been introduced to the production device(s), as a first state; a second memory device configured to store whether or not the production device(s) is/are connected with the drive device(s), as a second state; and a third memory device configured to store whether or not the produced stem cells can be placed in the cryopreservation device(s), as a third state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: a method for preparing a cut flower water retention agent; a cut flower water retention agent prepared thereby; and a cut flower container for accommodating the same, and the cut flower water retention agent can supply water and nutrients so as to maintain freshness for a long time without the wilting of cut flowers during the distribution and storage of the cut flowers, and is prepared to be superabsorbent so as to be used by being mixed with water, thereby having convenient use, enabling cut flowers to be safely transported and carried, and enabling a decrease in the commodity value of cut flowers to be prevented during the distribution thereof by extending the lifespan of the cut flowers.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides topically applicable insect repelling compositions, and in some embodiments, topically applicable insect repelling and UV protecting compositions. The compositions comprise a polymerization product of a polyol, a diisocyanate and at least one insect-repelling compound. The resulting polymers advantageously bond superficially to skin or hair, thereby localizing repellents and preventing systemic absorption. While not being bound by theory, it is believed that the localization of repellants to the surface of the skin renders them safer, wherein such repellents are not vaporized and do not have a disagreeable odor. The repellants advantageously interact with tactile insect activity, thereby preventing parasitic activity, such as drawing blood or the communication of pathogens.

Abstract: Described herein is an aqueous composition including particles coated with at least one non-amphoteric, quaternizable polymer which is water soluble at 20° C., and at least one dispersing component, where the dispersing component includes a dispersing agent selected from an amphiphilic graft polymer based on water-soluble polyalkylene oxides (A) as a graft base and side chains formed by polymerization of a vinyl ester component (B), the polymer having an average of ?1 graft site per 50 alkylene oxide units and a mean molar mass Mw of from 3000 to 100 000.

Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A) one or more phenylamidine compounds of formula (I) and one or more fungicidal compounds (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants, to the use of an active compound combination according to the invention for the treatment of one or more seeds, to a method for protecting one or more seeds and to the corresponding treated seed.

Abstract: A composition and method are used to treat articles suspected of contamination with bacterial spores. The composition and method are effective against bacterial spores selected from C. diff., C. botulinum, C. sporogenes, B. cereus, and B. subtilis. The article can be a textile or a hard surface. The method includes preparing a first use solution by mixing ether amine in water and a second use solution by mixing percarboxylic acid in water; applying the first use solution to the article; and applying the second use solution to the article. An alternative method includes preparing a mixture of ether amine, percarboxylic acid, and water, and applying the mixture to the article.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of methods for conditioning water in the preparation of agricultural sprays for application of herbicides. The methods further relate to drift reduction of such agricultural sprays. In particular, while providing water conditioning and potentially drift reduction as well, the methods do not increase or effectively reduce vaporization of the herbicides carried within the agricultural sprays.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition including low molecular weight dendrimers of formula (I): Q is an antimicrobial moiety in monomer or dendritic form, N is a nitrogen atom, L2 is a linker linking each Y1 molecular spacer to the nitrogen atom, is a molecular spacer spacing each antimicrobial moiety Q from the L2 linker, there are two or more chains of antimicrobial moieties and molecular spacers, X is a linker configured to covalently bond to surface functionalities of the substrate, and Y2 is a molecular spacer between the linker X and the nitrogen atom.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a simultaneously antimicrobial and antifouling and protein repellent polyzwitterion (monolayers, polymer networks and surface-attached polymer networks formed thereby), and substrates coated with the inventive simultaneously antimicrobial and antifouling and protein repellent polyzwitterion. The invention also concerns uses of the inventive polymers and substrates for preventing and combating microbial growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which Aa, Ab, Ac, Ad, R1, Q and n have the definitions given above, to their use as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: Methods of fruit thinning fruit bearing plants using photosynthesis inhibiting fruit thinning agents are disclosed. Methods of determining the amount and/or timing of a first dose of photosynthesis inhibiting fruit thinning agents to be applied to a fruit bearing plant to thin fruit on the plant are disclosed. Methods of determining whether a second application of photosynthesis inhibiting fruit thinning agent is required to be applied to thin fruit on the plant, and if so the amount and/or timing thereof, are also disclosed. Methods of determining whether a dose of a photosynthesis inhibiting fruit thinning agent is required to be applied to a fruit bearing plant to thin fruit on the plant.

Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures. In particular it relates to mixtures of loline alkaloids with other pesticides. Such mixtures are useful for the control of insect pests and for improving the yield of crop plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for promoting or improving plant health and/or plant growth of agricultural plants wherein the plants, the plant propagules, the seed of the plants and/or the locus where the plants are growing or are intended to grow are treated with an effective amount of a composition comprising the fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum or spores thereof. Further aspects of the invention relate to uses of a composition comprising the fungus Purpureocillium lilacinum or spores thereof for promoting or improving plant health and/or plant growth.

Abstract: The use of a lignin fraction as an anti-phytopathogenic agent, anti-phytopathogenic compositions comprising the same, as well as methods of protecting plants against phytopathogens, are disclosed.

Abstract: A baking apparatus (1) for producing baked edible products, including a frame (21), a housing (20), a baking chamber (2), and a baking tong chain (3) with baking tongs (8) and rollers (9). The rollers roll on at least one longitudinal strut (10) that supports and/or guides the baking tong chain. A cooling duct (11) through which cooling air flows cools the longitudinal strut. The cooling duct (11) opens in the region of the rear deflection point (6) through at least one convection opening (12) into the baking chamber. A convection fan (25) generates a convection flow in the baking chamber and conveys the cooling air through the cooling duct (11) so that the cooling air flows through the convection opening from the cooling duct to produce an artificial convection, horizontally through the baking chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for the industrial manufacture of bakery products, such as long or elongated breads, rolls, baguettes, Parisian breads, round loaves. The apparatus includes a conveyor for conveying at least one piece of dough on a conveying surface in a transport direction, a substrate which is arranged above said conveyor. The substrate includes a contact surface at a side facing the conveyor. The apparatus is configured for providing a relative movement between the contact surface and the conveying surface. The contact surface is configured for touching an upper side of said at least one piece of dough on said conveying surface. And the apparatus further includes a heating device configured for heating at least a part of a circumference of the at least one piece of dough facing the contact surface for forming a film on said part of the circumference.

Abstract: Method for controlling gas flow rate in a baking device chamber having a chain of baking tongs moving along a path therethrough, including controlled introduction of a fuel volume flow, optional controlled introduction of a convection air volume flow, and controlled removal of a suction volume flow. A volume balance of the volume flow introduced into, the expanding volume flow expanding inside, and the volume flow removed by suction from the baking chamber is determined for controlling the suction volume flow and/or the convection air volume flow. The power(s) of a suction fan and/or convection fan is/are controlled in such a manner that the volume flow removed by suction is greater than or equal to the sum of the introduced volume flow and the expanding volume flow expanding inside the baking chamber so that the introduced volume flow and the expanding volume flow expanding inside the baking chamber are removed via the suction fan.

Abstract: The present invention relates a sugar reduced wafer composition comprising, 60-80 wt. % of flour, 10-23 wt. % of sucrose, 0.5-8.0 wt. %, preferably 0.5-5 wt. % of oil or fat and 5-20 wt. % of non-digestible fibers wherein the total amount of mono and disaccharides is 10-25 wt. %; all wt. % being in weight percentage of the composition dry mass. The invention also relates to a baked sugar reduced wafer such as a wafer cone or edible container made with this composition and a process for manufacturing the sugar reduced wafer.

Abstract: The bean-based flour is produced by heat treating dry beans and then milling the beans in a pressure interference wave mill. Pastas made with the resulting bean-based flour have a taste that is demonstrably superior to pastas that are made with beans milled by conventional means.

Abstract: An automated process assesses an amount of meat remaining on a trimmed animal carcass by generating image data of the carcass and processing the image data in a computer to calculate the amount of meat remaining on the carcass. The automated process can be carried out using an equation developed by counting pixels in an area of interest in images of a plurality of reference trimmed carcasses from which the remaining meat is thereafter scraped and weighed, to produce data points used to develop the equation which is then used to calculate the amount of meat remaining on a trimmed carcass as it proceeds down a processing line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cellulosic film (cellulose film), particularly a cellulosic food packing film, especially a detectable cellulosic film, which cellulosic film comprises detectable particles incorporated therein, as well as to the cellulosic film thus produced and to its applications and usages (i.e. its use).

Abstract: Processing apparatus for poultry that may include one or more transfer units placed intermediate and conveying poultry from a first line to a subsequent second line. The transfer means may include at least one magnet for inducing eddy currents in a circulating support that counteracts relative motion between the transfer means and the circulating support. The at least one magnet may be embodied with a series of alternating north-poles (+) and south-poles (?) facing the circulating support.

Abstract: A control system for monitoring an antimicrobial application system may include a controller having a monitoring program including an operations unit and an interface unit. The operations unit may include a sensor module operatively coupled to a plurality of sensors positioned to detect operation data associated with the application system in real-time. An adjustment module may adjust the operation of the application system. An analysis module may analyze real-time operation data and initiate a specified response when the analysis indicates that a trigger event has occurred. The response may include issuing a notification to a notification device or initiating the adjustment module to perform a control operation to modify the operation of the antimicrobial application system. A remote monitoring center may control multiple and remote application systems. Mobile devices and a control panel may be operable to interface with operations of the antimicrobial application system via the control system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fermented milk product includes angiogenin and/or angiogenin hydrolysate in an amount of 0.9 mg/100 g to 150 mg/100 g, and cystatin and/or cystatin hydrolysate in the mass ratio to the angiogenin and/or angiogenin hydrolysate of 0.006 to 1.7.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food products containing vegetable oils which are sensitive for oxidation, leading to rancidity and unattractive food products for consumers. Objective of the invention is to reduce the oxidation, without using EDTA. The oxidation has been reduced using a mixture of compounds than can be obtained from natural sources. This reduced oxidation of fatty acids has been shown in low-fat mayonnaise, salad dressing, and margarine.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-continuous composition comprising at least 30 wt. % of a structured continuous oil phase and less than 10 wt. % water, said structured continuous oil phase comprising: 96-99.7 wt. % fat, said fat having a solid fat content at 20° C. (N20) of 0-50% and a liquid oil content at 20° C. that equals 100%?N20; particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material from aubergine parenchymal tissue, said particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material having a particle size of between 25 ?m and 500 ?m; wherein the particulate anhydrous non-defibrillated cell wall material is present in the structured continuous oil phase in a concentration of 0.3-8% by weight of the liquid oil. The aforementioned particulate cell wall material is capable of structuring liquid oil at very low concentrations.

Abstract: A coffee flavor improver of a solution that contains aroma compounds emitted in grinding roasted coffee beans, the solution being a propylene glycol solution or a combination thereof, that gives an aroma perceivable in grinding roasted coffee beans and includes in a total ion chromatogram obtained through EI mode at 70 eV using a GC/MS and using polar columns, the chromatogram has peaks for 2-methylfuran, 2-methylbutyl aldehyde, isovaleraldehyde, 2,5-dimethylfuran, 3-hexanone, 2-vinylfuran, pyridine, 2,5-dimethylpyrazine, 2-ethyl-6-methylpyrazine and 3-ethylpyridine, the ratio of the total area of all the peaks having a retention index not more than that for acetoin to the total area of all the peaks in the chromatogram, and the ratio of the total area of all the peaks having a retention index larger than that for acetoin to the total area of all the peaks in the chromatogram are fall within a specified range.

Abstract: Provided is a hard candy which has excellent texture and which allows significant reduction in sugars. The hard candy satisfies (A) to (c): (A) Containing 80% by mass or more of water-soluble dietary fiber per solid content; (B) Containing at least 6% by mass of water; and (C) The glass transition temperature is 20° C. or higher.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chewing gum composition comprising, calculated as dry weight, 30-60 wt. % maltitol, 5 ?30 wt. % mannitol, 5-25 wt. % polyvinylacetate, 1-15 wt. % vinyl acetate-vinyl laurate copolymer, 0.5-5 wt. % gelling agent, 1-7 wt. % of at least one emulsifier. 0.1 ) wt. % trisectine and 1-10 wt. % fat, and with respect to the total weight of the chewing gum composition 4-15 wt. % water. The invention also relates to a print method in which said chewing gum composition is heated in cartridge in a heated print head and thus a three-dimensional object is printed in layers.

Abstract: An automated semi-frozen beverage machine, method of use, and method of manufacturing an evaporator cylinder. The machine includes a bowl system including one or more bowls, each having a mixing chamber, a dispensing assembly, and a lid assembly. The beverage machine includes a refrigeration system having a compressor and a condenser, which are mounted in a base cabinet, and an evaporator cylinder mounted within the bowl mixing chamber. The evaporator cylinder is made up of a steel cylinder with copper tubing coiled within. The copper coil within the evaporator cylinder includes flattened outer edges such that the outer edges of the copper tubing make contact with substantially the entire inner surface area of the steel cylinder, increasing heat transfer efficiency. A mixing system includes an auger rotatably mounted in the bowl mixing chamber around the evaporator cylinder for mixing beverages in the bowl.

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