Abstract: Presented is a unique lighted flea comb suitable for all coat types and is specifically designed to extract fleas from a pet's fur even when the lighting condition is not optimal or during the absence of light. This feature allows a pet owner or a comb user to get a clear view of fleas or like parasites, and allow the comb user to easily remove them with the multi row and tightly spaced bristles of the comb. The proposed lighted flea comb is also built with a comfortable ergonomic handle with a groove for user's finger and curved body for superior control.

Abstract: A pet bathing apparatus to bathe a pet therein, the pet bathing apparatus including a main body having a cage-like design to allow the pet to be disposed therein, a water sprayer connected to a water source to provide water to the water sprayer to allow a user to wash the pet disposed within the main body, and a holder disposed at a portion of the main body to allow the water sprayer to be detachably stored at the portion of the main body.

Abstract: A toy for stimulating the intelligence of dogs has a basic body into which food rewards can be introduced. Movable panels define different functional levels. The panels have apertures and are arranged one above the other in the body. Two top sub-panels that close of the upper side of the body can be pushed apart from one another by the dog's paw. An access panel underneath has retaining bracket which allows the dog's paw to lift it out in the upward direction. Retaining pins pass through apertures in the panel. A sliding panel, which is underneath, has an oblong opening through which likewise removable arresting pins and special arresting pins can pass. The sliding panel can only be displaced by the dog and drawn out of the body in order for the food reward to be exposed to the dog after the locking and arresting pins have been removed.

Abstract: A dog waste collection assembly for capturing dog feces without requiring physical contact with the dog feces includes a handle that has a closed ring positioned thereon. The closed ring is positioned beneath a dog's anus when the dog is defecating. A plurality of bags is included and a selected one of the bags is positionable on the closed ring on the handle. In this way the selected bag can capture feces as the dog defecates.

Abstract: A connecting device for a carabiner, comprising a first connection part for connecting said device to a base member and at least two second connection parts for connecting said device to at least two carabiners. The device is characterized in that said at least two second connection parts each are a rotatable or tiltable connection part. Preferably, said second connection parts each are embodied as a concave socket for coupling to a carabiner comprising a convex body.

Abstract: A hand grip for a leash which is attachable to a strap leash end loop without any moving parts and features a compact air horn and a light at opposite ends of a grip body.

Abstract: A vehicle and method of tending to an elevated agriculture includes a base extending from a forward base portion to a rearward base portion, a support frame, an elevated platform, a guide rail, and a drive unit. The elevated platform is connected to the support frame such that the elevated platform is positioned vertically above the base and horizontally between the forward and rearward base portions. The elevated platform is configured to selectively, vertically raise upward from a lower height toward a higher height. The guide rail extends vertically upward from the elevated platform and horizontally surrounds at least a portion of the elevated platform for bounding an operator atop the elevated platform. The drive unit is configured to selectively direct horizontal movement of the base with the elevated platform thereon for supporting the operator on the elevated platform while moving the elevated platform within the agriculture facility.

Abstract: A poultry holding system that can be erected tool-free by assembling lengthwise and crosswise members on support posts. Multiple upright support posts are set up in an evenly spaced grid. The crosswise members and lengthwise members are constructed as U-profile rails, with through-holes in the horizontal sections of the U-profiles that allow the members to be assembled and supported on the support posts. The poultry holding system thus constructed can have at least two tiers, one above the other. The assembly components are designed to be particularly economical, which allows greater flexibility in the design and construction of the poultry holding system to accommodate the constraints of the particular facility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing poultry, in particular chicken, the method comprising; a) incubating a batch of eggs in an incubating device during a first incubating period of between about 7 to about 11 days, and then, b) maintaining an egg in a predetermined sampling position during a settling time for allowing allantoic fluid to surface, c) determining a location of entry based on one or more egg parameters.

Abstract: Fish pen (1) having a double net wall (14, 16, 20, 22) wherein a lower part of the net walls is attached to a pulldown body (36) with an upper attachment point (28) and a lower attachment point (30) with a certain distance to each other, and wherein, by pulling down the pull-down body (36), the net walls are tensioned such that they are spread out from each other, and are not in contact with each other.

Abstract: Method for air drying a fouled net portion of a net comprising the fouled net portion and a clean net portion in a circular sea pen. The method includes the steps of: a) fastening lifting posts to the pen on a drying side; b) attaching slidingly internal ropes to the net; c) fitting winches to the lifting posts on a drying side; d) connecting an energy source to the winches; e) releasing a suitable part of a clean net portion from a handrail; f) fastening the internal rope to a winch; g) bringing a part of the fouled net portion into the air by pulling the internal rope with the winch; h) fastening a part of the fouled net portion to the handrail; and i) repeating steps e)-h) until the complete fouled net portion is lifted into the air. The invention regards also lifting posts to carry out the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container assembly comprising a container for depuration of mollusks and a drain canal unit. The assembly provides a closed circulation of water via a circulation route that has an entry portion between the floor of the container and the drain canal unit, a circulation channel between the corner of the container and a drain canal unit, and a drain canal within the drain canal unit. Also provided is a drain canal unit for use in stackable containers that provides circulation of water within a container assembly.

Abstract: Provided are a method for constructing a mouse model with conditional knockout of the Tmem30a gene from a pancreatic ? cell and a use thereof. The construction method includes the steps of: constructing a homozygote mouse with conditional knockout of a Tmem30a gene, where both ends of one or more exons of the Tmem30a gene are inserted into directly arrayed loxp loci; and mating the mouse with a pancreatic ? cell specific transgenic mouse Ins2-Cre, thereby obtaining the mouse model with conditional knockout of the Tmem30a gene from the pancreatic ? cell. The mouse with conditional knockout of the Tmem30a gene from the pancreatic ? cell shows glucose intolerance and poor insulin sensitivity, and can be used as a diabetes research model.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: A schizophrenia animal model wherein the model is a mouse in which an anoctamin 1 (ANO1) gene is knocked out in cholinergic neurons of a medial habenula; and a preparation method therefor and the like. The schizophrenia animal model according to the present invention targets the medial habenula which is brain tissue playing a major role in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia, and it has been confirmed that when the ANO1 gene is specifically knocked out in the cholinergic neurons of the medial habenula, positive, negative and cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia are observed, thereby confirming that schizophrenia has been induced. Therefore, the animal model of the present invention is expected to be effectively useful in schizophrenia pathogenesis research and therapeutic agent development and screening.

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: A device comprising a body; at least one propulsion unit fixed to the body and configured for moving the device along a sea bed; a collection unit having an inlet opening and a fluid channel extending from the inlet opening; a transport pipe fluidly connected to the fluid channel; and a fluid conveyance unit arranged in connection with the fluid channel and/or the transport pipe and configured to generate a fluid flow from the inlet opening to the transport pipe. There is also provided a method for removing sea floor sediments below a fish farm and a method for sea bed harvesting.

Abstract: A gig comprises a shaft; a spear head assembly comprising: a spear shaft; one or more spear prongs located at a first end of the spear shaft; and a ring, wherein the ring is secured to the spear shaft; and a stringer, wherein the stringer is removably or slidably connected to the ring. There can be more than one spear head assembly that can be used to spear more than one fish. Each of the spear head assemblies can be connected to the stringer via the rings whereby the fish can remain in the water until such time as it is desired to remove the fish. At that point, a person can simply draw the stringer towards them in order to retrieve the fish.

Abstract: This novel invention for a bladed jig creates a unique swimming motion for attached baits when retrieved and “stands up” when at rest on the bottom underneath water. The bladed jig when retrieve at a rate to maintain the jig near the water's surface or partially above the surface creates a swimming bait motion and wake on the water's surface. Additionally, the bladed jig has an oscillating motion when jigged upwards and when released to descend toward the bottom underneath water to attract fish.

Abstract: A spinning reel handle system that includes a seat body with a rearward extending thread neck. The seat body includes an upper curved surface, a concave lower surface and a rear neck cavity. Formed on the seat body are longitudinally aligned bores in which a blank is extended. The threaded neck is hollow. Formed on the seat body are front and rear slots that receive the feet on a spinning reel. The system also includes a rotating nut with a cylindrical body. The cylindrical body is hollow and includes internal threads that engage the external threads on the neck. During assembly, the front and rear feet on the stem of the spinning real are inserted into the front and rear slots on the seat body. The nut is tightened onto until it presses against the rear foot securely holding the stem on the seat body. The seat, body includes a recessed void space that enables the fisherman to touch the blank with his thumb while gripping the seat body.

Abstract: A fishing reel cap for mounting on a reel body of a fishing reel includes a bottomed cylindrical cap body and an annular reinforcing member. The bottomed cylindrical cap body has a cylindrical portion with threads capable of being screwed onto threads on the reel body and projections extending radially outward on an outside surface of the cylindrical portion. The annular reinforcing member has recesses, a portion of each projection of the projections being configured to fit into a respective recess of the recesses, and the annular reinforcing member being configured to fit on the outside surface of the cap body, exposing at least a portion of each of the projections in a radially outward direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing a fishing rod and reel assembly with an easily adjustable rod balance adjustment. The system includes a fishing rod having a handle section. Positioned adjacent to the handle section is a reel seat body section along which a reel seat frame may securely hold a reel at substantially any position along the reel seat body section to achieve the desired rod balance. Also, the system and method include being able to securely mount and hold a reel to the rod at any position along the reel seat body to achieve any desired balance point location. Thus, a fisher may change reels, spools, line weights, bait, lures or the like and quickly rebalance the rod and reel assembly for an optimal fishing experience.

Abstract: A planer board with a multi-point connection to a fishing line comprising a side release clip with outer and inner gripping portions engaging different segments of fishing line with different release forces; a forward leverage line guide located at an upper portion of a head end of the planer board at a height above the side release clip, to laterally but not longitudinally secure a segment of fishing line therein; and a rear line guide at the tail end of the planer board for laterally but not longitudinally securing a segment of the fishing line therein. A first segment of fishing line gripped by the side release clip can be snapped out of engagement with the side release clip by a fisherman when a fish strikes, thereby applying a rotational force to the planer board through the forward leverage line guide to roll the planer board flat for a faster retrieval.

Abstract: A fly fishing storage assembly includes a case. A first half of the case has a divot therein for receiving an eyelet of a fly fishing lure. A first magnet is coupled to a second half of the case for storing the fly fishing lures. A second magnet is coupled to the first half of the case and the second magnet is aligned with the divot. The second magnet magnetically engages the eyelet of the fly fishing lure to retain the fly fishing lure in the divot. A pair of guides is each aligned with the divot. Each of the guides is spaced apart from each other to define a fishing line space between the guides. The fishing line space guides a fishing line through the eyelet on the fly fishing lure to tie the fly fishing lure without the risk of dropping the fly fishing lure.

Abstract: A portable fishing rod holder system. The portable fishing rod holder system may include a plate; fishing rod holders mounted to a first side of the plate; storage slot formed on a second side of the plate; and a securing mechanism configured for releasable attaching the fishing rod holder system to a separate structure.

Abstract: A rod holder system for use with a boat, specifically for use with a ski bar or other rail element on a boat. The rail can be round or square. The device could even be clamped to a rail of a wooden deck rather than on a boat. A stem is clamped to the rail using a clamp and several clamp screws. A rod holder with a sizing insert is screwed to a top end of the stem using a rod screw for connecting the holder to the stem. The sizing insert can be inserted into the holder and may be interchangeable depending on the rod to be placed within the holder, from a flag pole to a fishing pole handle to a spotlight pole.

Abstract: Various planer boards are disclosed that include a body having a tapered leading end, a guiding assembly located at a trailing end of the body, and a gripping assembly extending away from a front surface of the body. The planer boards may be securely attached to a fishing line via the guiding assembly and the gripping assembly in order to bias the line to one side when the planer board is moved through water. To allow a user quickly and easily attach/remove a fishing line, the planer board may include a single-release actuator that opens only the gripping assembly and a dual-release actuator that simultaneously releases both the guiding assembly and the gripping assembly.

Abstract: An improved multi-prong gaff and associated methods for immobilizing a caught fish including providing a metallic head having a centrally disposed body, and further having at one end a first projection point for engaging the fish, and a handle engaging portion at the second end, and at least one immobilizing, pointed projection disposed on the body and projecting inwardly of the body and substantially parallel to the first and second projections.

Abstract: An insect trap (10) and a method for attracting and/or trapping flying insects and/or pest insects (12) are disclosed. The trap (10) has a suction opening (14) leading into an interior space (20) of the insect trap (10), which suction opening (14) continues into a suction duct (16), in which suction duct (16) an air flow (18) prevails, which air flow (18) is acting on the suction opening (14) with negative pressure or with a suction flow. Furthermore, the trap (10) has a surface surrounding the suction duct (16) in the vicinity of the suction opening (14) and enveloping the suction duct (16) in the further region with a changing radial distance and which widens in a direction parallel to the direction of the air flow (18) passing through the suction duct (16), which surface is at least partially permeable to outflowing air (24) and forms at least part of an outer wall (22) of the insect trap (10).

Abstract: The present invention provides a smart insect exterminating apparatus. The apparatus utilizes a housing, an insect extermination chamber, a poison reservoir, a fluid transfer mechanism, and a processor to allow a user to set up the apparatus. The apparatus traps the insects within the housing. The apparatus neutralizes the entrapped insects. The user can then dispose the insect refuse in the apparatus. The fluid transfer mechanism connected in between the poison reservoir and the insect extermination chamber is activated through either a time increment and/or sensory means, automatically dispensing insect poison from the poison reservoir to the insect extermination chamber, neutralizing insects trapped within insect extermination chamber. A wireless communication device is provided which permits a user to pair a corresponding client device to remotely configure and/or monitor the apparatus therefore, not requiring the user to be at the site of deployment if the apparatus needs to be reconfigured.

Abstract: A mosquito agitator system and method to disrupt the development of mosquito larvae in bodies of water are disclosed. The mosquito agitator, in one embodiment, includes a motor coupled to a rotating shaft that is coupled to a non-symmetric mass; a hull coupled to the motor; one or more solar panels coupled to the hull for capturing solar energy into electricity; a plurality of sensors; and a controller coupled to at least the motor, wherein the controller is configured to receive sensor data from the plurality of sensors; select a first mosquito agitator algorithm for execution; and execute the first mosquito agitator algorithm to control activate the motor in accordance with the first mosquito agitator algorithm, wherein the activation causes the hull to create a plurality of water ripples in the body of water to disrupt the development of mosquito larvae.

Abstract: A trap bait bag for increasing rodent trap efficiency includes a food pouch having a shell and an inside. A bait food is disposed within the inside of the food pouch. A strap is coupled to the food pouch. The strap is configured to secure the food pouch to a catch of a spring trap.

Abstract: By providing a trap with a trigger mechanism, according to the invention, which comprises a stiff connecting member (10), which the animal (8) affects when it is located in a room (6) underneath bait (7), a high degree of accuracy of strike is achieved as the plunger (2) is not released until the animal (8) is located inside the room (6).

Abstract: A rodent trap comprising: a cage having an entrance configured to allow a rodent to enter the cage; a control circuit board; discharge plates on an inner surface of the cage and spaced apart from each other, wherein the control circuit board is configured to establish a voltage between the discharge plates; a first infrared sensor comprising a first infrared emitter and a first infrared receiver, wherein the rodent prevents an infrared light beam emitted by the first infrared emitter from reaching the first infrared receiver when the rodent steps on adjacent pair of the discharge plates; and a second infrared sensor comprising a second infrared emitter and a second infrared receiver placed apart from the first infrared sensor. The invention also relates a method of using a rodent trap having a first discharge plate and a second discharge plate.

Abstract: A system and method for driving geese away from an area employs predetermined random illuminations of particular wavelength light directed in a fashion that repels geese while avoiding annoying humans. Embodiments include systems associated with golf course flags and other structures and animal decoys that hide undesired aesthetic appearances of prior art industrial lighting elements. Other embodiments employ adjustable/movable mirror elements used in conjunction with systems powered by solar energy panels positioned below the light source, which can be adjusted in terms of direction, shielding, color, duration, wavelength and pulsation, providing a variety of random patterns so as to avoid habituation by geese.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting an animal to an area includes a housing, recordable memory media contained within the housing for storing a pre-recorded ultrasonic sound and a prerecorded audible sound. An audible sound emitter contained within the housing is also provided for emitting the prerecorded audible sound. Further, an ultrasonic sound emitter contained within the housing for emitting the prerecorded ultrasonic sound and second pre-recorded sounds that simulate first and second distinct sounds each made by a species of animal in the environment. A user interface, such as a hand held unit, is also provided to play back the audible and ultrasonic sounds simultaneously to produce a blended sound for attracting an animal. The apparatus may further include a first amplifier for amplifying the audible sound and a second amplifier for amplifying the ultrasonic sound.

Abstract: Matrices and methods of stabilizing and storing biological samples containing nucleic acids are provided. The present application in particular provides systems and methods for stabilizing RNA and especially viral RNA in raw samples, where the stabilization and storage occur before additional processing, isolation, and analytical steps have taken place.

Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue includes a perfusion circuit for perfusing the organ or tissue; a controller configured to control the apparatus; and a detector configured to detect an optional component of the apparatus, and provide a signal to the controller indicative of the presence of the optional component, wherein the controller is configured to control the perfusion circuit in a first mode when the optional component is detected and to control the perfusion circuit in a second mode when the optional component is not detected.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a cryogenic storage device and system that can be regulated at a constant temperature for cryopreservation of biological materials. A cryogenic storage system for cryopreservation of biological materials is provided that may include a storage beaker having at least one storage chamber formed therein, a cooling source, and a cold finger that may be configured to thermally couple the storage beaker to the cooling source.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to providing a cryogenic storage device and system that can be regulated at a constant temperature for cryopreservation of biological materials. A cryogenic storage system for cryopreservation of biological materials is provided that may include a storage beaker having at least one storage chamber formed therein, a cooling source, and a cold finger that may be configured to thermally couple the storage beaker to the cooling source.

Abstract: A mechanical insecticide including: a biodegradable substrate; and a layer of mineral particles partially embedded in a surface of the biodegradable substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates the polymer compositions, fibers, and yarns having near-permanent antimicrobial activity, and a method of producing the same. In one embodiment, the antimicrobial polymer composition from 50 wt % to 99.9 wt % of a polymer, from 5 wppm to 1000 wppm of zinc, and from 0.005 wt % to 1 wt % of phosphorus, wherein fibers formed from the polymer composition demonstrate a zinc retention rate of greater than 20% when tested in a dye bath test.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacture and use of pesticides or agricultural spray adjuvants that counteracts the effects of hard water cat ions on anionic pesticides when applied in water spray solutions. The disclosed agricultural spray adjuvants include glyphosate compositions comprising a strong mineral acid, such as sulfuric acid, and a polyamine surfactant, such as tallow amine or coco amine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disinfectant composition comprising: (A) a peracetic acid-generating component comprising acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide and an organic phosphonic acid; and (B) a stabilizer component comprising an alkaline agent and a chelating agent, wherein the chelating agent is selected from the group consisting of N,N-bis(carboxymethyl)L-glutamic acid, methylglycine diacetic acid, nitrilotriacetic acid, and alkali metal salts thereof, and a mixture of two or more thereof and to the aqueous disinfectant solution obtainable by mixing and diluting components (A) and (B) in water. The invention further relates to a method of disinfecting surface and instruments, particularly flexible endoscopes, using said aqueous disinfectant solution.

Abstract: Methods for the production of co-deposition products include an oxidized metal species attached to silica in the presence of oxidation means. Also provided are methods for the production of composite materials which include a substrate and the co-deposition product. Furthermore, methods for producing a multi-layered co-deposition product which include two or more layers of the co-deposition product are also described. Co-deposition products comprising an oxidized species of metal, such as oxidized silver or copper, attached to silica are also provided. In a preferred embodiment, the metal is silver, and the resulting co-deposition product provides anti-microbial, anti-fungal and/or anti-biofilm properties to materials.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nonwoven polyamide structure having antimicrobial properties comprising: nonwoven polyamide fibers comprising less than 4000 ppm zinc dispersed within the nonwoven polyamide fibers; and less than 2000 ppm phosphorus. The fibers have an average fiber diameter of less than 25 microns; and the polyamide structure demonstrates a Staphylococcus Aureus reduction of at least 90%, as measured by ISO 20743-13.

Abstract: Substituted benzyl-4-aminopicolinic esters and pyrimidino-4-carboxylic esters, methods for the production thereof, and use thereof as herbicides and plant growth regulators What is described are benzylcarboxylic acid derivatives of benzoheterocyclylpyridines and benzoheterocyclylpyrimidines of the general formula (I) and their use as herbicides where X represents CH or CF, A represents a benzo-fused heterocycle, R1 represents H, Hal or organic radicals such as alkyl and R2 represents Cl or F.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula I wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses and composition for compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) or salt thereof (in the formula, A1 and A2 each independently represents a nitrogen atom or the like, B1, B2, B3 and B4 each independently represents a carbon atom or nitrogen atom, X1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, n represents a number of X1 and represents an integer of 0-4, R1 represents a halogeno group or the like, R2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, m represents a number of the oxide group bonding with the nitrogen atom which does not bond with R2 on the imidazole ring, and represents 0 or 1, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, Ar represents an unsubstituted or substituted C6-10 aryl group.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as pesticides, especially as fungicides.

Abstract: A slow-release composition comprising: first host material comprising a mesoporous molecular sieve; guest material within the first host material, the guest material comprising at least one pheromone, wherein the pheromone is selected from a group consisting of: 1,7-dioxaspiro-5,5-undecane; Z-7-Tetradecenal; E-11-hexadecenal; E-11-Hexedecenyl-1-acetate; E,E-8,11-dodecandien-1-ol; Z,E-9,11,13-Tetradecatrienal, and E,Z,Z-3,8,11-Tetradecatrienyl acetate, and mixtures thereof.