Abstract: A bowl for a pet, such as a dog or any other animal, that is secured into the ground (grass or dirt) with removable spikes. A flange at the bottom of the bowl surrounds the entire perimeter and has two holes on each side for which a six inch spike can be placed through to secure the bowl into the ground, preventing the pet from flipping or spilling the bowl. When the bowl is used on a hard surface such as wood or concrete, the spikes can easily be removed. When picking up the dog bowl, there are handles on each side in the form of partial flanges that is only on each side. These handles allows the dog bowl to be picked up without touching the contents within the bowl such as slobber.

Abstract: A method of animal corralling and tracking includes: implanting an electronic device within an animal, the electronic device comprising one or more processors with non-transitory memory; receiving, with the electronic device, a GPS (global positioning satellite) signal defining a current location of the animal; selecting, on a digital map, acceptable GPS coordinate locations forming one or more geographic regions with one or more perimeter boundaries; wirelessly programming the electronic device with the selected acceptable GPS coordinate locations; wherein the electronic device non-transitory memory is programmed to: determine if the current location of the animal is approaching the one or more perimeter boundaries, outside of the one or more perimeter boundaries, within a predetermined distance of the one or more perimeter boundaries, or at the one or more perimeter boundaries; and electronically prodding the animal, using the electronic device, based on the determination.

Abstract: A portable pet washing table. The table includes a plurality of drain holes configured to allow water and particulates to drain. Legs are attached to an underside of the tabletop, such that the legs are in a vertical position relative to the tabletop. High friction footpads are attached to each of the legs. A restraint arm is attached to the table so that the arm extends upwardly above the tabletop. A restraint is attached to the end of the restraint arm on the opposite end than that which is attached to the table, wherein the restraint is configured to secure an animal to the restraint arm. The restraint is a self-tightening noose configuration.

Abstract: A finger tossing toy having a hollow body comprising a pliant unitary wall and at least one square shaped aperture through the wall where the at least one aperture is sized to accept and tightly grip a human finger.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a harness for an animal, including a chest strap, an abdominal strap and a back strap; the chest strap is provided with a tightening member, the tightening member comprising a buckle, a tightening strap and a lead ring. The tightening strap passes through the buckle, two ends of the tightening strap are respectively connected to two sides of the chest strap, and the lead ring is connected to a middle of the tightening strap. The harness of the present invention can be effectively used to restrain an animal from rushing and relief the animal from excessive stress, and also to prevent an owner from being dragged by the animal.

Abstract: An animal training apparatus is worn on an animal with a belt, to train the animal by delivering stimulus for behavior modification to the animal according to the animal's behavior. The animal training apparatus according to an aspect includes a pair of belt holders to securely hold the belt to the apparatus, each one in each of two facing side surfaces when the apparatus is viewed from the front, and at least one other pair of belt holders to change a direction in which the animal training apparatus is worn on the animal.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a process of using Arkansas net energy formulations of feed ingredients for broiler production. In calculating energy requirements, the invention accounts for the heat generated due to maintaining body composition as well as the energy accretion from gain. The process is configured be incorporated into and utilized by a system for formulating feed rations.

Abstract: A device for collecting eggs in aviaries which comprise a nesting box provided with an inclined floor onto which hens deposit their eggs, said device comprises a scoop located at the lower end of the inclined floor, wherein said scoop in turn comprises an oscillating body wherein the following are defined a housing for housing the eggs which roll down the inclined floor, a protrusion for preventing the entry of more than one egg into the housing, and a counterweight, located at one end of the body, opposite the housing. Device further comprises a channel that runs below the inclined floor to release the eggs towards the outside of the aviary, and a fixed shaft, transverse to the body of the scoop, around which said scoop oscillates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cultured bivalve mollusk (particularly quahog) pearl and a method of preparation thereof. The method includes implanting a nucleus material and a donor bivalve mollusk mantle tissue in the gonad or gut area of an anesthetized bivalve mollusk. An ideal bivalve mollusk or a quahog is four-years old or younger for rapid pearl production. The cultured pearl is harvested after a period ranging from six months to three years. Such cultured bivalve mollusk pearl is identical in appearance to the natural pearls.

Abstract: A floating plant (8) comprises a container (1) and a mooring element (2) provided with respective guide elements (10, 13). The guide elements have a mutual complementary shape such that the container (1) and the mooring element (2) may move freely with respect to each other in directions that coincide with the container central axis (CL). A plurality of elongated buoyancy elements (10) are arranged on the container outside and arranged between the container bottom end (17) and the container upper end (18), preferably parallel with the container central axis (CL). The container may be transported to the installation site, floating in the water and stabilized by means of the buoyancy elements (10). The mooring element (2) may be transported to the installation site, either in one piece or on several pieces (2a, 2b), and mounted such that it surrounds a portion of the container. The container is raised and lowered in the body of water by controlling the amount of water in the container.

Abstract: Provided herein non-human transgenic animals comprising a genome that: i) under-expresses, or is inducible to under-express, Hu Antigen R (HuR) in at least some neurons of said transgenic animal; ii) does not express HuR, or is inducible to not express HuR, in at least some neurons of said transgenic animal; or iii) does not express functional HuR, or is inducible to not express functional HuR in at least some neurons of said transgenic animal, as well as methods of screening drugs and therapies (e.g., useful in treating ALS) using such animals.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to genetically modified rodent animals and rodent models of human diseases. More specifically, this disclosure relates to genetically modified rodents whose genome comprises a humanized Il1rl2 gene (coding for the IL1rl2 subunit of the IL-36R protein) and human IL-36?, ? and ? ligand genes. The genetically modified rodents disclosed herein display enhanced skin and intestinal inflammation as a preclinical model of psoriasis and IBD, respectively, and serve as a rodent model of human DITRA disease.

Abstract: A trap for catching marine creatures such as fish and crustaceans that is approximately in the shape of a triangular prism.

Abstract: A pumping system for moving a liquid, or a mixture of a liquid and one or more objects (P), from a collector device (2; 2?) submerged in a body of water (W), to a receiving facility (31) comprises a first delivery line (7), a second delivery line (11) and a pump unit (9). The pump unit (9) is submerged in the body of water (W) at a first depth (d) below the water surface (S) and arranged between the collector (2; 2?) and the receiving facility (31). The first delivery line (7) is fluidly connected between the collector device (2; 2?) and a pump unit inlet (18). The second delivery line (11) is fluidly connected between a pump unit outlet (17) and the receiving facility (31). The pump unit is thus configured to generate suction in the first delivery line (7) and a positive pressure in the second delivery line (11). Suction in the first delivery line (7) may be increased by increasing the first depth (d) and/or by opening of the adjustable valve (30).

Abstract: A movable center-of-gravity tube comprising a tube body (41), a center-of-gravity body (42) accommodated inside the tube body and balls (43) held on the center-of-gravity body (42) is provided, in which the center-of-gravity body (42) has a slightly smaller diameter than the diameter of an inner surface of the tube body and comprises three or more rows of ball circulation grooves (44) on its outer surface in parallel with each other, in which the ball circulation grooves (44) accommodate the balls in a circulation manner, and each of which comprises two rows connected to each other, in such manner that the balls in one groove of the ball circulation grooves rotate and circulate in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the tube body, while the balls in another groove rotate and circulate in no contact with the inner circumferential surface of the tube body, when the center-of-gravity body moves.

Abstract: The present invention evidences an artificial shrimp lure constructed of a solid head and thorax region that is coupled to a jointed and segmented abdomen region comprised of tethered segments which closely mimic the natural curvature and inward curling exhibited by a fleeing shrimp, where the eyelet of an internalized hook is precisely at the weighted midpoint of the lure, dorsally, the hook shaft is internalized and the hook point projects upward and rearward facing above the lures head. The artificial shrimp lure is capable, through eyelet placement and weighting, of maintaining a largely horizontal orientation upon casting and descent and displays an inward curving of the jointed and segmented abdomen region upon retrieval and ascent.

Abstract: A fishing apparatus that includes a float member to position the fishing apparatus at a surface of a body of water. The fishing apparatus also includes a spool apparatus. The spool apparatus includes a spool end for having fishing line wound around. The spool apparatus further includes a flange apparatus attached to the spool end for securing the fishing line and preventing the fishing line from feeding out any further than desirable. The flange apparatus includes a first flange portion positioned adjacent to the spool end. The first flange portion includes a first opening and a first slot disposed therein. The flange apparatus also includes a second flange portion positioned adjacent to the first flange portion. The second flange portion having a second opening and a second slot disposed therein.

Abstract: A pedestal-mountable minnow bucket holder includes an annular ring having a top surface and an opposite bottom surface. The annular ring has a central plane defined between the top and bottom surfaces. A rod is coupled to the annular ring and extends radially outward therefrom substantially parallel to the central plane. In addition, a connecting clamp is coupled to the rod opposite the annular ring. The connecting clamp has a yoke defining a gap for at least partially receiving a pedestal extending through the connecting clamp. The yoke includes a first planar wall and a second planar wall oriented at a right angle to the first planar wall. The first and second planar walls define a first corner of the yoke.

Abstract: A fishing tackle compact storage device may include a body which may be generally planar in shape. The body may have a first side edge, a second side edge, a first end edge, and a second end edge. One or more side slots may extend away from the first side edge and one or more second side slots may extend away from the second side edge. One or more first end slots may extend away from the first end edge and one or more second end slots may extend away from the second end edge. Preferably, one or more apertures may be positioned on the body between the first side edge and the second side edge. Portions of an object may be secured to the device by being inserted into or through one or more of the side slots, end slots, and/or apertures.

Abstract: The present invention discloses devices for a durable insect bait station for biting flies in blood-seeking mode and methods therein. The devices include: an elastomeric membrane for providing access to the bait station, the elastomeric membrane adapted to be permeable to volatile components, and the elastomeric membrane configured to allow easy insect-probe penetration for biting flies in blood-seeking mode; a bait core for providing bait to the bait station, the bait core including: at least one blood-feeding stimulant (BFS) for inducing feeding of the biting flies on the bait core; and at least one insect toxin; wherein the bait core is configured to be substantially in direct contact with the elastomeric membrane; and a support element for attaching the elastomeric membrane and the bait core to a fixed structure. Alternatively, the BFS for inducing the feeding is operative at an ambient temperature below an average mammal temperature.

Abstract: An insect extermination device that draws air from outside an exterminator housing into the exterminator housing through an air inlet, heats the air, and forces the heated air out of the exterminator housing through an air outlet.

Abstract: A protective aposematic mimicry device is provided. The device mimics natural aposematic signals found in nature to deter a predator from attacking a small animal or pet. The device includes a harness, a winged shape cutout for attaching to the harness and model eyes attached to the winged shaped cutout. In an alternate embodiment the harness includes model eyes functioning as buttons for attaching the winged shaped cutout to the harness.

Abstract: The present invention provides a substantially animal-proof barrier that includes (a) two or more supports laterally spaced apart to define a substantially vertical plane between each support, (b) fencing material that is attached to each of the supports and spans the plane between each support to form a simple barrier, wherein the simple barrier divides a domain into a first area and second area, (c) a hood having a first section originating from a top edge of the simple barrier that forms an angle of about 10 degrees to about 80 degrees with the simple barrier, and a second section extending from a lower end of the first section in a direction towards the simple barrier, and optionally (d) a hood corner assembly to provide a hood at a corner formed by the simple barrier, that includes an upper corner section, a lower corner section, and a pair of brackets.

Abstract: A game blind includes a frame having a central opening sized to accommodate a user, a plurality of support members coupled to the frame, and a blind element secured to one of the mounting points. The frame is suspended above a ground surface by the plurality of support members, which allow a user to level the frame relative to the ground surface by adjusting the position of the support members relative to the frame. The game blind may be configured in an in-use position when hunting or observing wild game, or a collapsed position when transporting or storing the game blind. In the collapsed position, the blind element may interface with at least one of the support members, which secures the blind element to the frame.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a cell mass or cell structure-embedding agent that can stably transport cell masses or cell structures in a case of transportation at a low temperature and after transportation, conveniently recover a cell mass or cell structure from the cell mass or cell structure-embedding agent, a cell mass or cell structure-containing composition, and a kit. According to the present invention, provided is a cell mass or cell structure-embedding agent including: polypeptide which is represented by Formula 1 and in which an area of the maximum molecular weight peak in molecular weight distribution measurement is 80% or more of the total area of all of the molecular weight peaks. A-[(Gly-X-Y)n]m-B??Formula (1): In the formula, X's and Y's each independently represent an amino acid, m is an integer of 2 to 10, n is an integer of 3 to 100, and A and B represent any amino acids or amino acid sequences.

Abstract: Apparatus (20) is provided for use with a fluid that contains biological cells. The apparatus (20) includes a tray (22) shaped to define (a) a flat upper surface (24) configured to support the fluid, the upper surface (24) not being completely surrounded by a wall and having a surface area that is less than 900 mm2, and (b) an underside (26). The apparatus (20) further includes a plurality of protrusions (30) protruding from the underside (26) of the tray (22). The tray (22) has a thickness between 0.4 and 0.8 mm, and a property selected from the group consisting of: transparency, and translucency. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A larvicide comprising an essential oil encapsulated within a non-viable yeast cell. The larvicide is particularly effective against mosquito larvae, non-toxic to humans and other non-target species, inexpensive to make, and non-toxic during manufacture, transport, and storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibacterial or plant disease control composition containing caryolan-1-ol. According to the present invention, the caryolan-1-ol, as a volatile substance isolated from a Streptomyces sp. strain, has an excellent antibacterial effect on various plant pathogens including Botrytis cinerea, Fusarium oxysporum, Phytophthora nicotinae, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, Rhizoctonia cerealis, Rhizoctonia solani and Gibberella moniliformis and the like, and has storage disease preventive and herbicidal activity, thereby being usable as an antibacterial composition and a plant disease control composition.

Abstract: A hematophagous arthropod repellent composition includes 3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde or vanillin acetate as an effective ingredient. The repellent composition is against hematophagous arthropods which transmit diseases to animals including humans or directly cause discomfort or stress by bloodsucking. The hematophagous arthropod repellent composition not only has excellent repellency against hematophagous arthropods such as mosquitoes and ticks but also has long-lasting repellency, and thus it may be used as a hematophagous arthropod repellent for protecting animals including humans.

Abstract: A composition for controlling a building-inhabiting pest, the composition including, as an active component, at least one kind of an amide derivative represented by the following Formula (1) in which, Q represents an unsubstituted phenyl group or a phenyl group substituted at the 2-, 3- or 4-position with one fluorine atom, R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and each of Y1 and Y2 independently represents a bromine atom, an iodine atom, or a trifluoromethyl group, and a method for controlling a building-inhabiting pest, the method including treating a space in a building with the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

Abstract: Methods of using organophosphorus or organosulfur compounds to disperse, remove, inhibit the growth of a biofilm, or inhibit the growth of, or kill a fungus or bacteria provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and Bacillus thuringiensis and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and Bacillus thuringiensis.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of cooking ovens for the preparation of foodstuffs in an enclosed environment including a visual flame along with a rotating cooking plate upon which foodstuffs are placed and are transported through various cooking regions before being removed from the cooking oven for consumption.

Abstract: Food products, apparatus, systems and methods in which a pocketed bun is produced by supplying compressed air into a portion of bread dough to produce an air pocket, cooking the portion to produce an at least partially cooked bun, and cutting the bun into at least two pieces, with each piece having a cavity. Air can be delivered directly inside the portion of bread dough through a tube or to an expandable object (e.g., a balloon). Preferably, the portion of bread dough is placed into an expandable mold controlled by at least an arm operated by a processor. Batches of pocketed buns can be produced by utilizing a device having multiple molds inside a chamber, and multiple stacked chambers or a shelf with multiple floors.

Abstract: A pocketed bun is made by placing a removable insert inside a portion of bread dough, cooking the bread dough to produce a bread bun, cutting the bread bun, and removing the insert from the bread bun. Preferably, the insert is made of a non-edible and non-stick material. The insert is at least partially or completely surrounded by the bread dough before and after cooking. The insert can also be magnetic, so that the insert and the bread dough can be magnetically suspended during cooking in an oven that has one or more suspension magnets.

Abstract: A method and system for preparing meat products is provided. In various embodiments, methods and systems for preparing and producing jerky are provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure comprise structure for efficiently distributing, moving, marinating and preparing meat products including jerky. Enhanced efficiencies for jerky production and marinade usage are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising agglomerates formed of fruit flakes and target ingredients, such as flavorings, colorings, aromatic particles, nutrients, etc. Also disclosed are methods for making fruit flake agglomerates that can deliver higher concentrations of flavorings, colorings, aromatic particles, nutrients, etc.

Abstract: A Curcumin infused milk beverage composition comprising 0.05% to 0.15% alkalized Curcumin, standardized milk with fat, sugar and stabilizing agents, wherein the pH of resultant composition is maintained at 6.8.

Abstract: Algal flour and algal biomass are disclosed. Food compositions comprising algal biomass or algal flour with a high lipid content are disclosed.

Abstract: A plant based allergen-free coffee creamer or whitener composition is described that includes components such as a) water; b) at least one sugar ingredient; c) at least one vegetal oil; d) acacia gum; e) xanthan gum, Tragacanth or gellan; and f) optionally a flavor modification agent and/or optionally a cereal component, wherein the composition is substantially free of sunflower lecithin and of nut component(s) and the components equal 100% by weight.

Abstract: Methods of making non-dairy milk generally include decompounding solid material in a slurry of liquid and nut and/or seed material followed by milling the slurry in a shearmill. After the decompounding step, the slurry includes insoluble solids, and the slurry subjected to milling includes substantially all of the insoluble solids. No intervening separation, filtration or similar steps are performed on the slurry between the decompounding and milling steps, thereby improving the yield and economics of the methods. Related systems for carrying out the method are also described.

Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising one or more ethylcellulose polymer, one or more oil, and stearic acid.

Abstract: A die assembly (10) used with a tray (11) employed in a continuous confectionary stark moulding machine/process, in which a plurality of the trays (11) are used. The tray (11) is of a rectangular configuration and includes upwardly extending side walls (12) that surround a space (13) that receives starch, in powder form, typically the powder would be flour.

Abstract: A method for separating protein from plant or algae material is disclosed. The method comprises mixing the protein-containing material with a solvent, preferably water; extracting the protein-containing material at pH>7; and acidifying the mixture, thereby precipitating protein and fiber together. In some embodiments of the invention, the separation additionally comprises decanting the mixture to recover a protein/fiber solid; adding water to the protein/fiber solid; adding a predetermined quantity of base to the protein/fiber/water system, thereby precipitating fiber; separating the fiber from the protein in a decanter; and drying the protein solution. In other embodiments, the protein/fiber solid is processed directly, e.g. by being passed to an extruder. The use of the fiber as a carrier for the protein makes the inventive method more efficient than methods known in the art; in particular, the inventive method does not require the use of a high-g clarifier centrifuge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of processing a pulse protein material, which comprises effecting hydrolysis of the pulse protein material, optionally adjusting the pH, then separating to form a soluble fraction and processing the soluble fraction to provide a pulse protein hydrolyzate which is substantially completely soluble throughout the pH range of about 2 to about 7 and which provides little or no astringency when an acidic beverage containing the pulse protein hydrolyzate is consumed and a solid residue, and processing the solid residue to provide a second pulse protein hydrolyzate having an improved Amino Acid Score, which is improved compared to the substrate pulse protein material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to direct-fed microbials for use in improving the performance of an animal, improving the health of an animal, improving the environment of an animal, and combinations thereof. More particularly, the invention relates to isolated Bacillus strains 86 and 300, and strains having all of the identifying characteristics of these strains, for uses comprising the above-mentioned uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to an animal feed or an animal feed supplement comprising a combination of an isoquinoline alkaloid and a beta adrenergic agonist.

Abstract: Novel trypsin-like serine proteases and uses thereof are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blend formulation (I) comprising (i) at least 50 weight-% (wt-%), based on the total weight of the blend formulation, of a LC-PUFA-containing composition (ii) 10-50 wt-%, based on the total weight of silcate.