Abstract: A system, method, and kit for monitoring, capturing, or killing crawling insects, including the population of a colony of insects, is provided. A station is provided including a lower member that may be flat, curved or of varying contour, a curved or angled upper member connected directly or by one or more intermediate members to the lower member, and an adhesive on one of the lower member or the upper member. A secondary element can include a repellant or non-repellant pesticide, an adhesive, and/or an attractant to aid in killing the crawling insects. As the insects interact with the station and secondary element, they can take a portion of the pesticide back to the colony to kill more insects.

Abstract: An adhesive-type insect trap includes a main body having an adhesive sheet insertion hole; a light source mounting unit disposed on the main body; a cover which is detachably mounted on the main body and has a through-hole in at least a part thereof; an adhesive sheet including a sticky substance and a sheet. The main body includes a guide unit by which the adhesive sheet is guided, and an adhesive sheet support unit for supporting the adhesive sheet.

Abstract: To provide a novel, small and thin insect attractor that effectively attracts insects regardless of installation location. An insect attractor having a rear panel, a front panel, and a light emitting unit is provided. The rear panel is attached to an installation surface of a site. The front panel is disposed to face the rear panel. The light emitting unit is disposed between the rear panel and the front panel. The light emitting unit includes a cylindrical portion whose both ends face the rear panel and the front panel, and emits light that attracts insects from an outer surface of the cylindrical portion toward the periphery.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer includes at least one nozzle configure to receive a fluid and direct atomized fluid to an agricultural surface in a dispersal area. A radio-frequency (RF) transmitter is disposed to generate an RF signal that passes through the dispersal area. The RF signal is detectably changed when interacting with droplets of the atomized fluid. A first RF receiver is disposed to receive the RF signal after the RF signal passes through the dispersal area and provides an output indicative of the RF signal. A controller is coupled to the first RF receiver and is configured to detect plugging of the at least one nozzle based on the output of the first RF receiver.

Abstract: Spraying boom support for agricultural sprayers, whether trailed, self-propelled and/or airborne, which includes identical articulated arms arranged on either side of the sprayer. Said arms are extended transversely to the direction of advance of the sprayer, and are coupled in an articulated manner to a central support section of the chassis of said sprayer. Each articulated arm is comprised of bar sections formed by a composite material consisting of a reinforcing agent selected from carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid fiber, boron fiber or a combination thereof, and a matrix of epoxy, vinyl ester, phenolic, polyester resins or thermoplastic material. At its ends, the bar sections have metal nodes that make up the joints and links, also fulfilling the role of taking the concentrated loads of them and distribute them in the bar sections of composite material.

Abstract: A boom sprayer includes any number of components to treat plants as the boom sprayer travels through a plant field. The components take actions to treat plants or facilitate treating plants. The boom sprayer includes any number of sensors to measure the state of the boom sprayer as the boom sprayer treats plants. The boom sprayer includes a control system to generate actions for the components to treat plants in the field. The control system includes an agent executing a model that functions to improve the performance of the boom sprayer treating plants. Performance improvement can be measured by the sensors of the boom sprayer. The model is an artificial neural network that receives measurements as inputs and generates actions that improve performance as outputs. The artificial neural network is trained using actor-critic reinforcement learning techniques.

Abstract: A removable catch basin filter insert includes a filter container is fitted into a catch basin in the ground at the location where the stormwater exits the gutter and enters the stormwater sewer system. The removable catch basin filter provides pollution capture from stormwater while being easily cleaned. A hinged cover is included at the top of the filter insert to allow the captured pollutants to be evacuated through the use of a vehicle or being tipped nearly upside down by a mechanical arm. A hinged trap door is included at the bottom of the filter insert to allow captured pollutants to be evacuated through the bottom of the device and into a container. By capturing the pollutants with the removable catch basin filter insert before the pollutants enter the mainline storm drain system, clean storm drain systems are provided allowing for cleaner waterways.

Abstract: A game call configured to emulate a sound of a predetermined species of animal, the call comprising a mouthpiece section, with a digitally reproduced image displayed thereon, in a manner such that the digitally reproduced image specifically relates to said predetermined species. A method of using a vacuum chamber, an internal fixture and a plurality of ventilated molds, which utilizes commercial off-the-shelf PVC piping components, for making molded image wrapped rods.

Abstract: A preservative reagent for urine is disclosed that increases the stability of cells, such as tumor cells, in urine for a period of several weeks. The preservative reagent comprises polyethylene glycol (PEG), ethanol, paraformaldehyde (PFA), and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and optionally pH stabilizing reagents.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a preservative solution for human stem cells, a human stem cell suspension, and a method for preserving human stem cells, which enable preservation of human stem cells at a high survival rate for cells. According to the present invention, a preservative solution for human stem cells is provided. The preservative solution includes at least human serum, in which a volume ratio of human serum with respect to the entire preservative solution is 0.70 or more, and the human stem cells are preserved at a temperature higher than 0° C.

Abstract: Provided in the present invention is a cell freezing medium for clinical use. In particular, the cell freezing medium of the present invention comprises the following components: (1) human albumin; (2) cryoprotectant: the cryoprotectant comprises a combination of one or more of dimethyl sulfoxide, glycerol, and ethylene glycol; (3) a saline buffer; wherein the salt buffer is a solution containing Na+, K+, Mg+, Cl?, and CH3COO? ions; (4) a vitamin; and (5) an amino acid, wherein the human albumin concentration is 1%-20% (w/v). The cell, after long-term cryopreservation with the freezing medium of the present invention, has a high viability, and the cellular efficiency maintains a high uniformity. The grade of purity of the freezing medium of the present invention is the pharmaceutical grade or USP grade; and the freezing medium is safe and reliable for clinical use, and can be used or conventional adherent and suspension cells.

Abstract: Stabilizing compositions for stabilizing a post-draw, but pre-analysis sample include, a saccharide, at least one heavy metal salt, and a pH from 5.9 to 8.0. The stabilizing compositions may include an aliphatic aldehyde, a buffer, and a preservative. The stabilizing compositions stabilize a sample for analysis. The analysis preformed on the stabilized cell may determine the state of a condition of interest, quantification of absolute cell counts, cellular activity, and qualitative analysis of cell types. Stabilizing a sample means that cells of the sample retain their biophysical properties, including biophysical properties of cell surface markers, for analysis. Preferably, the stabilizing compositions and methods may stabilize a sample for at least 16 days, and up to 30 days. The stabilizing compositions and methods may stabilize a sample for up to 180 days.

Abstract: A perfusion pump circuit has a cassette for containing perfusion fluid and a perfusion pump to circulate perfusion fluid in and out of the cassette. A perfusion solution filtering device has a hemofilter and a pump coupled to the cassette to pump perfusion fluid out of the cassette, through the hemofilter, and back into the cassette.

Abstract: An agricultural oil-based suspension formulation including an active ingredient suspended in finely divided form in oil and at least one unsaturated rubber-type copolymer or a mixture thereof, wherein the rubber-type copolymer comprises at least styrene as a residue.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved composition for the control of parasites on animals, comprising comparably high amounts of active substances from the group of agonists of the nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors of insects (neonicotinoids) and from pyrethroids in a new and improved formulation comprising carvacrol as a solvent, and optionally additionally further active and/or auxiliary substances. In particular, the invention relates to the use of such compositions for the control of ectoparasites such as, in particular, fleas, ticks and sand flies in pets such as, in particular, in dogs and ferrets.

Abstract: Disclosed are beads comprising endothall, its salts or derivatives entrapped in an alginate complex. The disclosure further relates to a process for preparing herbicidal alginate bead compositions and a method of controlling algae and aquatic weeds using the same. Further, a safe delivery system of herbicides, for aquatic weed control, comprising the bead composition is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention about using chemicals to interfere with the ability of certain arthropods to shield themselves from their external environment. It teaches to apply chemicals to a specialized portions of the arthropod's body that maintain a gaseous envelope that encoats, protects and extends from the arthropod's skin and, if present, breathing hole. This chemical application causes a failure of this protective envelope, making the arthropod vulnerable its external environment such as to pesticides and can also lead to problems with its ability to breathe.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical, personal care and/or animal care products and applications.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth are disclosed. The antibacterial compositions can include a carrier and an antibacterial agent including a benzoic acid ester. The benzoic acid ester can have a carbon chain having a length of two to ten. The benzoic acid ester can have a hydroxyl group on the carbon chain.

Abstract: A strigolactone analog-based composition comprising at least one compound represented by: (I) wherein Ra, Rb, Rc, Rf, Re, and Rz are selected. The compositions can be used in, for example, plant growth regulation and weed control, including controlling the germination of parasitic root plants, inhibiting rice tillering, and triggering leaf senescence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to melanoidins and their use for improving properties of plants. The methods and compositions of the invention are particularly useful for control of fungal plant diseases and drought conditions, and promotion of plant growth.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods relating to antimicrobial compositions. In particular, the invention relates to antimicrobial compositions providing a xanthene dye and component that acts in synergy with the xanthene dye and methods of using antimicrobial compositions for treatment of biological tissues.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fungicidal compositions for the treatment of phyto-pathogenic diseases of useful plants, especially phytopathogenic fungi, and to a method of controlling such phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants. In particular compositions suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprise a mixture of a compound of formula (I) with a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising natamycin and at least one compound selected from C4-C22 fatty acids, monoglycerides of these fatty acids and/or derivatives of these fatty acids. The invention further relates to methods employing said composition for protecting a plant or plant part, for improving the development and/or yield of an agricultural plant, and for protecting a soil and/or a growth substrate.

Abstract: Described herein are aqueous homogeneous herbicide compositions including electrolytic herbicides and a multipart amine component, wherein the multipart amine component includes at least one tertiary amine having an alkyl group of at least 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Metal free antimicrobial and UV protection additives, which can be used in building or finishing materials, such as plasters, mortars, primers, paints and other protective or decorative coatings to eliminate growth of bacteria, fungi, algae and lichen and to protect material from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The additive having mixed organophilic layer illite-smectite, chlorite, illite, carbonates, silica and hematite with the following ratio of the components (weight %): mixed layer organophilic illite-smectite from 40 to 70%; chlorite from 5 to 10%; illite from 5 to 10%; carbonates from 0 to 20%; silica from 5 to 20%; hematite from 0 to 3%. The mixed layer illite-smectite is organophilized with quaternary ammonium compounds used in the amount from 10 to 30% counting from the required weight of the mixed layer organophilic illite-smectite.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods to improve the health and vigor, including enhancement of the growth of plants, including important crop plants. In particular, the present invention provides methods of treating or preventing a rhizogenic or tumorigenic plant disease caused by bacteria, comprising administering to the plant an effective amount of at least one isolated Paenibacillus strain or of an extract of at least one isolated Paenibacillus strain, wherein said at least one Paenibacillus strain comprises a 16S rRNA sequence with at least 93% sequence identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1.

Abstract: The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides.

Abstract: There is provided herein antibacterial products and processes for preparing antibacterial products from maple syrup and passivating agents in the presence of a catalyst under irradiation or hydrothermal reaction conditions. The disclosure further provides a method for inhibiting the growth of a gram-positive bacteria, a gram-negative bacteria or a yeast.

Abstract: A precision baking system includes a baking vessel that defines a vertical direction. The baking vessel includes a base wall and at least one sidewall. An aperture is formed in one of the base wall and the sidewall. The precision baking system also includes a temperature probe. The temperature probe includes a tip and a temperature sensor within the tip. The temperature probe is sized to extend through the aperture such that the tip of the temperature probe is spaced from the base wall and the sidewall of the baking vessel when the temperature probe is fully inserted into the baking vessel through the aperture.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device that comprises a carriage and an oven including a baking chamber, a plurality of stacked baking soles and means for heating said soles. The device is characterized in that it includes a plurality of nets made of a heat-resistant flexible material and includes at least one cell for receiving said food products, in that the carriage is arranged for inserting said nets into the oven, for withdrawing same and for positioning same opposite a sole, and in that it includes means for vertically moving the soles and/or the nets relative to each other so as to place said soles and said nets in an active position in which the bottom of the cells of a net is in contact with the baking sole located opposite and is capable of deformation upon contact with said sole so as to bake said products by induction, and in a passive position, in which the bottom of said cells is separated from the sole located opposite.

Abstract: A roller of generally elongated ellipsoid of revolution (also known as prolate spheroid) shape having an outer corrugated surface comprised of rounded, smooth, curved surface ridges and furrows that are transversely oriented along a major axis of the roller.

Abstract: A machine for making filled pasta includes first and second feeding device for feeding first and second layers of pasta dough, and a shaping device for shaping the filled pasta, located downstream of the feeding devices. The machine controls the advancing of the first and second layers the respective feeding device such that at least along a first stretch of the path of the first layer between the first feeding device and the shaping device, an excess length of the first layer of pasta dough forms by gravity a respective bend along the unrolling direction and at least along a first stretch of the path of the second layer between the second feeding device and the shaping device, an excess length of the second layer of pasta dough forms by gravity a respective bend along the unrolling direction.

Abstract: A rotary dough molding machine (10). The machine has a frame (6), a die roller (4) rotatably mounted to the frame (6), a knife (3) for scraping dough from the die roller (4), the knife (3) extending along the die roller (4), and a driver for moving the knife (3) between a scraping position and an inactive position, with the driver having a first drive (1) acting on the first end (31) of the knife (3) and a second drive (2) acting on the second end (32) of the knife (3). The first drive (1) and the second drive (2) can be actuated independently of each other.

Abstract: A plurality of dough pieces are produced using a rotary dough cutter including a shaft, a plurality of walls extending radially outward from the shaft and a plurality of interior blades extending radially outward from the shaft. The plurality of walls define a plurality of dough cutter molds. The plurality of dough cutter molds include a first dough cutter mold and a second dough cutter mold. A first wall of the plurality of walls defines part of both the first dough cutter mold and the second dough cutter mold. Each of the plurality of interior blades is located in one of the plurality of dough cutter molds. The plurality of dough pieces are cut from a dough sheet with the plurality of walls. The plurality of dough pieces are scored with the plurality of interior blades. After scoring, the plurality of dough pieces are proofed and then frozen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a comestible product comprising a continuous bakery portion and, optionally, one or more discrete inclusions, wherein the continuous bakery portion has a total fat content of less than 30 wt % and comprises: (i) one or more sources of cocoa butter or cocoa butter equivalent in a total amount of from 0.5 to 10 wt %, and (ii) a sorbitan monoester selected from the group consisting of sorbitan monomyristate, sorbitan monopalmitate, sorbitan monostearate, sorbitan monoarachidate, and mixtures of two or more thereof, wherein the continuous bakery portion comprises less than 5 wt % trans fatty acids by weight of the fatty acids present in the continuous bakery portion, and less than 45 wt % saturated fat by weight of the fatty acids present in the continuous bakery portion.

Abstract: In one aspect, baked food products with high protein content are provided. The baked food products include from 10 to 45% by dry ingredient weight algae flour, wherein the algae flour has a protein content of less than 50%; from 30 to 70% by dry ingredient weight fruit and/or vegetables; from 15 to 50% by dry ingredient weight protein source, wherein the protein source has a protein content of greater than or equal to 50% and is of non-meat origin; and less than 10% by dry ingredient weight other food ingredients; The baked food product has a protein content greater than 15%, and has a water activity of less than 0.8.

Abstract: A method for processing carcasses of livestock, comprises the processing steps of: positioning a hanging livestock carcass; making an incision along the spine of the positioned hanging livestock carcass; loosening the meat from opposite sides of the feather bones of the spine; and splitting the spine of the carcass. A device for processing carcasses of livestock is arranged for enabling the process steps.

Abstract: A shackle for suspending viscera packs of slaughtered poultry in a processing line comprises a frame; a coupling, connected to the frame, at a first end of the frame; a clamping part, connected to the frame, at a second end of the frame, opposite to the first end of the frame. The clamping part comprises a first clamping element and a second clamping element, wherein the second clamping element is rotatable regarding the first clamping element, between an open position and a closed position. An actuator, such as a rod, is arranged to move, the second clamping element regarding the first actuator. The actuator is moveable between an open position and a closed position. A spring has one end arranged on the first clamping element, and another end arranged on the second clamping element.

Abstract: A flowline system for processing food products includes a feeding conveyor provided for conveying the food products to be processed, a plurality of workstations are arranged along the feeding conveyor, a diverting means are associated with each of the plurality of workstations for diverting food products from the feeding conveyor to the workstations, and a takeaway conveyor assembly is provided. Each workstation comprises a release mechanism configured to receive a food product after being processed and to transfer the processed food product onto the takeaway conveyor assembly. A control unit is provided to allocate a slot length on the takeaway conveyor assembly in accordance to a length of the processed food product.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a blueberry fresh-keeping agent, preparation method and applications thereof, the fresh-keeping agent consisting of 0.03%-0.5% of a Galla chinensis extract, 0.5%-1.0% of ascorbic acid and 1.0%-2.0% of chitosan, and pH is 2.0-6.0. The fresh-keeping agent provided by the present disclosure may significantly inhibit blueberry Botrytis cinerea, effectively alleviate post-harvest blueberry membrane lipid peroxidation, maintain blueberry cell membrane completeness, and extend storage time of blueberries from 20 days in conventional cooling to 50 days, blueberry decay rate is reduced within 10%, and weight loss rate is controlled within 5%, achieving relatively long-term, high-quality fresh-keeping storage of blueberries. The blueberry fresh-keeping agent of the present disclosure is safe to use, and blueberries treated have no toxic and harmful substances, and have the characteristics of high efficiency, safety and environment-friendly.

Abstract: To effectively suppress pH decrease during the second half of a fermentation process. This low-acid fermented milk production method comprises a step for obtaining a fermented milk base material by adding a lactobacilli starter to a raw material mix; and a fermentation step for fermenting the fermented milk base material at 35-50° C., wherein the time required for the pH of the fermented milk base material to drop from 4.6 to 4.4 in the fermentation step is set to three hours or more. Further, the time required for the pH of the fermented milk base material to reach 4.6 after the addition of the lactobacilli starter to the raw material mix is set to nine hours or less.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of separating components from milk, and the apparatus used therefor. The invention also relates to compositions prepared from the separated components. The present invention relates to nutritional milk compositions and products which are designed to include per serving size a specified percentage range of one or more components separated from milk. The compositions of the present invention can optionally include non-essential but nutritionally functional components. The complete nutritional milk compositions of the present invention can be provided as unflavored milks, flavored milks, ice creams and yogurts.

Abstract: Certain characteristics of esterified propoxylated glycerol compositions and reduced-fat food products prepared therefrom may be modified and improved by combining such esterified propoxylated glycerol compositions with particular triglyceride compositions having higher melting points, wherein the melting and crystallization properties of each component are taken into account when selecting them for combination. For instance, EPG-based confectionary products having reduced issues with slump, blocking and demolding may be prepared by incorporating such a higher melting triglyceride composition, without compromising the organoleptic qualities of the resulting confectionary.

Abstract: A chocolate processing system, including: a chamber, defining a rotation axis, the chamber including a first and second portion cooperatively defining a chamber lumen, the first and second portion actuatably separable at a seam, and a precursor inlet; a precursor dispenser, including an actuatable compartment coupled to the precursor inlet of the chamber; a reducer, arranged within the chamber lumen; a rotationally actuatable processing shaft, intersecting the chamber lumen; an agitator coupled to the processing shaft and extending into the chamber lumen; a motor including a drive shaft, the drive shaft coupled to the processing shaft and the chamber; a temperature control system including a transfer surface, the transfer surface thermally connectable to the chamber; and a mold, defining a mold lumen, the mold circumferentially arranged about the chamber at a seam.

Abstract: Cacao pod pericarp (CP) is used to produce a food ingredient, or flour, using convective-heat or freeze-drying and/or microwave drying methods. The observed physical and technological properties of dried CP revealed its potential application as an ingredient in manufactured food products. The levels of bioactive compounds are significantly increased in the dried CP samples compared to the raw material, especially in the case of the freeze dried methods. The commercially advantageous use of the cacao pod waste material can be used in treatments for humans and animals in order to improve several anthropometric measurements or cardiometabolic markers in the blood and to improve the composition and mass of the body. Embodiments for treating humans and animals include administering orally to decrease LDL/HDL ratios or triglyceride/HDL ratios, or administering topically as a cosmetic to treat fine lines, wrinkles, skin discoloration, and other skin conditions.

Abstract: Alcohol-based, edible ink formulations comprising scalenohedral calcium carbonate particles are provided. The calcium carbonate particles can act as a white pigment to impart white color properties to the edible ink formulations. The edible ink formulations can be printed onto a variety of surfaces, including the surfaces of food products such as confectionery products and snack food products.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention may provide a frozen beverage dispenser capable of dispensing multiple frozen beverage flavors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen confectionery product and more preferably a peelable frozen confectionery product. Accordingly, the present invention provides a frozen confectionery product comprising; i) a frozen body (10) with a top end (101) and a stick end (102) comprising; a) an outer gel layer (11); b) an intermediate layer frozen confection (12); c) an inner core (13) comprises of a liquid or semisolid substance; and ii) a stick element (14) partially inserted and attached with the frozen body (10) at the stick end (102); wherein the outer gel layer (11) is provided with at least two peeling lines (15) starting from the stick end (102) of the product, said peeling lines allowing to peel-off the gel layer (11) starting from the stick end (102).

Abstract: A sealed capsule for blending and dispensing an initially solid food product holds a blending component with embedded food product. Actuating the blending component through an electronic control system causes the food product to be blended within the capsule. One or more feedback control mechanisms are used to guarantee a desired consistency of the blended food product. Provided are structural features of the capsule, and methods of using its contents to blend and dispense soft-serve products.