Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH951445. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH951445, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH951445 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH951445.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH974617. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH974617, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH974617 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH974617.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH971909. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH971909, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH971909 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH971909.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH939170. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH939170, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH939170 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH939170.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preparing dairy animal teats for being milked, and more particularly to teat preparation, rinsing, and milking that all take place in a milking machine teat cup liner. Such a method includes: applying a teat sanitizer to the teat; injecting air into the liner to force the teat sanitizer toward a waste milk line connected to the liner; pulsating the liner at a first pulsation rate; drawing a rinsing milk from the teat; directing the teat sanitizer, the air, and the rinsing fluid to the waste milk line; pulsating the liner at a second pulsation rate to draw additional milk from the teat; and directing the additional milk to a good milk line.

Abstract: A pet kennel is disclosed as it may be manufactured to appear as furniture. An example of the pet kennel may include a housing having a floor, a top, and four sides, wherein the floor and the top are wooden, and at least one of the sides has metal rods in a wooden frame. The example pet kennel may also include a containment area formed within the housing, the containment area sufficiently large to fit multiple animals. At least one divider may be installed to separate the containment area into distinct living space. The at least one divider may be removed to provide a common living space. The at least one pet kennel may also include at least one door to the containment area, and a lock on the at least one door.

Abstract: A pet crate having a top, a bottom, and a cage between the top and bottom. The cage can be engaged to and disengaged from each of the top and bottom. When engaged to the top and bottom, or when disengaged from either one or both of the top and bottom, the cage is endless and can safely hold a pet therein. When disengaged from the top and bottom, the cage is foldable into a closed, endless and flat configuration such that the cage can be stored between the top and bottom such that the crate as a whole in such stored configuration is generally flat. When disengaged from the top and bottom, the cage is foldable out into a fence configuration by disconnecting two ends of the cage.

Abstract: A livestock blower apparatus for blowing air through a flexible hose onto an animal. A pair of blower units are enclosed within an interior space of a housing. The blower units are adapted to draw air through housing inlet openings and force it through a Y-shaped conduit out through a housing outlet opening without the air coming in contact with the housing interior space. A cooling fan is provided at a housing cooling inlet opening and blows air into the housing interior space. Another cooling fan is provided at a housing cooling outlet opening and draws/blows air out from within the housing interior space. The blower units are thereby protected from the elements and noise generated by them is muffled by the housing, and the blower units are cooled for minimizing the heat that may be transferred to the air being blown onto the animal.

Abstract: A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion and first, second, and third flaps. The first and second flaps extend from opposite sides of the central portion and the third flap extends from a central, inner surface area of the central portion. The inner surface is configured to be proximate to the animal's body. The flaps are configured to extend around the animal's mid-body such that the central portion and flaps form a shape conforming to the outside of the animal's mid-body. The third flap may be between the central portion, the second flap, or a combination thereof and the animal's body. The garment may apply pressure to the animal adequate to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof in the animal.

Abstract: A system for increasing feed/drink attempts made by juvenile animals during an early period of life of the juvenile animals includes: at least one visual stimulus, the at least one visual stimulus including a neck member being attachable to a component of the system such that the neck member is movable with respect to the component, the neck member having an indicating portion for indicating a location of at least one feed/drink source. In operation, the indicating portion repeatedly alternates between a movement toward and a movement away from the location of the at least one feed/drink source.

Abstract: A method for providing automatic petting attention to unsupervised pets, including clamping an automatic pet-tending apparatus to a predetermined desired location and engaging the plug with an AC power source. The automatic pet-tending apparatus further includes a motor, a rotor arm operationally connected to the motor, a power source connected in electric communication with the motor, a switch operationally connected to the motor, a roller head engaged with the rotor arm, a clamp operationally connected to the motor and power source, and a power cord engaged in electric communication with the power source and terminating in a plug. An animal may position itself adjacent the roller head and apply an upward urging force against the switch to energize the motor. The motor will be deenergized upon departure of the animal and cessation of the upward urging force on the switch.

Abstract: A system for interacting with an animal provides a local device to provide a cue to the animal and generate characteristic data of the animal, a remote network in communication with the local device and configured to receive the characteristic data and generate first feedback data, and execute a machine learning algorithm to generate learned data based on the first feedback data and the characteristic data; wherein the local device is further configured to operate according to the learned data.

Abstract: A breeding prevention guard comprises a girth strap around the body of an animal and an apron suspended from the girth strap. A sternal strap connected between a neck strap and the girth strap maintain the girth strap and apron in the desired location. Some embodiments may employ a back strap to shape the apron. Some embodiments may employ a second girth strap and a second apron. Some embodiments may employ two girth straps with a single apron suspended from the rearward girth strap. Some embodiments may comprise an additional sternal strap for animals having a more highly convex chest. In those embodiments, the two sternal straps would pass down opposite sides of the chest of the animal.

Abstract: A pet waste container that attaches to the animal and does not require direct contact with waste for removal and disposal. The container includes a disposable waste bag, a tail drawstring, a hind leg cord, and an elastic support cord. The disposable waste bag collects waste material from the animal. The tail drawstring is looped and slidably attached about a main opening of the disposable waste bag and attaches around the animal's tail and lower back portion. The hind leg cord is positioned parallel and offset to the tail drawstring and is attached to the disposable waste bag. The hind leg cord secures about either hind leg of the animal. The elastic support cord ensures the disposable waste bag remains adequately positioned next to the animal's rear end throughout various movements. The elastic support cord is attached to the disposable waste bag and is connected to the hind leg cord.

Abstract: A system managed by an Application Service provider (ASP) for matching pet owners in need of exchange pet sitting and/or setting up playdates. The ASP maintains database comprising a plurality of pet records each including pet owner's name, email, city and state of residence, last rabies shot date and if the pet is sterilized or not. The ASP also provides a user dashboard to each pet owner that allows a pet owner to submit a request for exchange dog-sitting and/or for a pet playdate. If a pet owner submits a request for exchange dog-sitting, the dashboard automatically displays a filtered subset of the database file reflecting only pets which owners designated ‘yes’ for exchange dog-sitting. If, on the other hand, the pet owner submits a request for a playdate, the dashboard automatically displays a filtered subset of the database file reflecting only pets which owners designated ‘yes’ for playdates.

Abstract: A feeding management system for a free stall cow barn includes an evaluation-related information storage unit, an association information storage unit, an evaluating unit, a selecting unit, a transmission unit, a reading unit, a feed information acquiring unit, a device information acquiring unit, and a control information transmitting unit.

Abstract: Provided herein is a portable coop that helps maintain hygiene within the living space. The portable coop has a lockable first entry door and a lockable second entry on either end of the coop which when opened respectively provide access for easy cleaning and easy access into and out of the coop for the poultry. The inside of the coop contains nesting box(es), feeder troughs and perch(es). Water and food reservoirs attached on the outer surface but open to the inside of the coop. Poultry can access water and food when needed from within the living space. The reservoirs keep the food and water free from mold and other infectious agents thereby helping maintain a heathy flock.

Abstract: Genetically modified cells, tissues, and organs for treating or preventing diseases are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making the genetically modified cells and non-human animals.

Abstract: Provided are systems, constructs, genetically modified organisms, and methods for creating transgenic rodent research and commercial models of human physiology, disease, syndromes, and disorders. Provided are genetically modified rodents encoding for an sgRNA useful in a Cas9-mediated split gene-drive system for optimization of the gene drive system in rodents.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.

Abstract: A sieving apparatus for separating insect pupa is described. In an example, the sieving apparatus includes a sieving device attached to an actuation system. The sieving device includes a set of openings sized to correspond to a cross-sectional cephalothorax width of a representative pupa of a population of insect pupae to be separated. The actuation system is configured to move the sieving device in a manner that causes smaller insect pupae to pass through the set of openings. Larger insect pupae remain within the sieving device. Such movement can include moving the sieving device with respect to a liquid held in a basin of the sieving apparatus.

Abstract: A fishing lure device that produces an increased amount of energy imparted on attached fish-attracting devices by incorporating gears for rotating parts attached to the fish-attracting devices. The fishing lure device can include a first and second gear interacting with one another at a predetermined gear ratio for creating a desired rotation of the fish-attracting devices.

Abstract: Adaptable fishing lure kits, systems, and devices are provided. An adaptable fishing lure system may include a fishing lure body, a replaceably attachable lure body member to the fishing lure body, via a slot formed within an outer periphery surface of the lure body, and a channel chamber longitudinally extending through and within at least a portion of a length of the fishing lure body. The slot providing access to the channel, at least one cartridge providing an attractant into the chamber formed within the fishing lure body. Alternative use of an adhesive and means for securing a fin member and attractant are provided.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a grip tube 2 on a rear side of a reel seat 1 having a cylindrical shape, and the grip tube 2 is hard. The grip tube 2 includes a first grip portion 20 having a large diameter and forming at a front part of the grip tube 2, a second grip portion 22 having a large diameter and forming at a rear part of the grip tube 2, and a small-diameter portion 21 forming at between the first grip portion 20 and the second grip portion 22. A corner portion 23 is formed at between the first grip portion 20 and the small-diameter portion 21. The small-diameter portion 21 has a concave curved shape decreasing in diameter rearward at the front part of the small-diameter portion 21 which adjacent to the corner portion 23.

Abstract: A utility box or compartment divider system that includes one or more configurable storage compartments. The utility box or compartment divider system can comprise a divider mate and a divider unit having a countermate that engages the divider mate. The divider unit can include a plurality of apertures that allow molecules to flow freely therethrough. The divider unit can include a retainer compartment configured to hold an AC/AM device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insect trapping device (100) comprising: a housing (110) having an opening (120) through which insects (I) can enter the housing; trapping means (130) for trapping insects within the housing; an attractant source (170) and regulating means for regulating a flow of an attractant (160) into the housing; propelling means (150) for evacuating at least a portion of the attractant from within the housing through the opening; control means communicatively coupled with the regulating means and propelling means; wherein the control means is configured to activate the propelling means once a threshold volume of attractant has accumulated within housing. Also disclosed is a method for of trapping insects.

Abstract: A bedbug trap that has a series of stacked containers. The top container holds a quantity of water, sugar and yeast, which generates carbon dioxide. The central container receives or supports the upper chamber, and includes a small heating pad to aid in the fermentation within upper chamber. A hose directs the generated carbon dioxide to the bottom chamber or holding tray. This chamber sits in a bowl that has a rough exterior and a smooth interior. Holes or a gap allows the carbon dioxide to escape into the room, which attracts the bedbugs. The assembled unit is large, to trap as many bedbugs as possible in the shortest amount of time. The water, sugar and yeast mixture serving as the generator are replenished as needed.

Abstract: A decoy anchor includes an integrally formed main body member having three fingers extending therefrom, generally in the shape of a W. The main body member preferably includes a pair of holes, which are used to receive an anchor line and set the depth of the anchor, as desired. The decoy anchor is preferably formed into the shape of a duck foot, wherein the fingers include knuckles along the fingers, and a claw at the end of each finger.

Abstract: A live tissue storage solution is formed of an aqueous culture medium including additives, inorganic salts and nutrients. The additives preferably include amino acids including but not limited to L-Arg, L-Cys, Gly, L-His, L-Ile, L-Lys, L-Leu, L-Met, L-Phe, L-Ser, L-Try, L-Try, and L-Val. The inorganic salts preferably include calcium chloride, sodium chloride, magnesium sulphate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium phosphate. The nutrients preferably include glucose, choline, folic acid, nicinamide, riboflavin, which are known to maintain cell culture. Examples include Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium DMEM or Minimal Essential Medium MEM with or without serum. The culture medium contains additives to reduce, inhibit, or mitigate lipid oxidation, lipotoxicy, lipid-induced responses, and lipid inflammation.

Abstract: Methods and systems of maintaining, evaluating, and providing therapy to a lung ex vivo. The methods and systems involve positioning the lung in an ex vivo perfusion circuit; circulating a perfusion fluid through the lung, the fluid entering the lung through a pulmonary artery interface and leaving the lung through a left atrial interface; and ventilating the lung by flowing a ventilation gas through a tracheal interface. Maintaining the lung for extended periods involves causing the lung to rebreath a captive volume of air, and reaching an equilibrium state between the perfusion fluid and the ventilation gas. Evaluating the gas exchange capability of the lung involves deoxygenating the perfusion fluid and measuring a time taken to reoxygenate the perfusion fluid by ventilating the lung with an oxygenation gas.

Abstract: A method of conditioning/improving lung functions extracorporeally by treatment of a non-ischemic donor lung ex vivo with a cyclized compound of the amino acid sequence of formula X1-GQRETPEGAEAKPWY-X2 wherein X1 comprises an amino acid (sequence) with 1 to 4 members, comprising natural or unnatural amino acids, and X2 comprises one amino acid, selected from natural amino acids; and a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a peptide of formula I as defined in any one of claims 1 to 7, in a form, which is appropriate for spraying to obtain an aerosol for inhalation, or which is appropriate for the preparation of a spray to obtain an aerosol upon spraying, which is appropriate for inhalation.

Abstract: An automated bioreactor system for decellularizing an organ includes a main chamber for containing the organ. The system further includes a reagent chamber containing a liquid phase reagent. A reagent conduit delivers the liquid phase reagent to the main chamber, and a perfusion conduit delivers the reagent from the reagent outlet in the main chamber into the organ. A perfusion pump drives the flow of the reagent. A perfusion pressure sensor detects a pressure of the flowing reagent. A control system controls the perfusion pump to drive the flow of the reagent based on a received input representative of a desired pressure and a received input of the detected pressure. The control system may automatically perform all of the steps of a decellularization protocol based on sensor input. An automated waste decontamination system may also be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container system for transport of biological material comprising a container casing and an insulating device, wherein the container casing defines a container interior space for accommodation of the insulating device and for accommodation of biological material to be transported, and wherein the insulating device is constituted of at least two insulating portions, which are formed so as to surround the biological material inside the container interior space. The invention further relates to uses of such a container system for packaging and transport of biological material, as well as methods of packaging biological material for transport.

Abstract: A process for preparing a broadcast granular pesticide composition comprising: combining a pesticide active composition, powdered carrier composition and water in an amount of at least 5% water based on the weight of the total of the pesticide composition and powdered carrier composition, to form a pliable moist mixture; and forming the pliable moist mixture into granules; wherein the carrier composition comprises hydratable calcium sulfate whereby hydration of the hydratable calcium sulfate following granule formation reduces the free water content of the granules to produce hardening of the granules.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial releasing agents, methods of preparing the antimicrobial releasing agents, and entrained polymers containing antimicrobial releasing agents. The antimicrobial releasing agent is prepared with an acidified hydrophilic material with a pH below 3.5 as a carrier, an active compound, and a trigger. The entrained polymer of the invention releases an antimicrobial agent in gas form, such as ClO2, optionally over a range of concentration from 150 ppm to 1800 ppm per gram of the entrained polymer under certain tested conditions.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for compositions including polymer particles, methods of making compositions, methods of using the composition, stimuli-responsive methods of delivering agents, and the like.

Abstract: A highly ductile and flexible antimicrobial adhesive film capable of being applied to wide variety of standardized objects with varying dimensions is disclosed. The antimicrobial adhesive may be precut with slits and perforations to aid in application and removal. The antimicrobial adhesive may easily be applied over themselves repeatedly without losing their ease of removal along the lines of perforation.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial mixture containing 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one and an aromatic alcohol chosen from a phenoxyalcohol of formula (I) C6H6-0-R—OH, R denoting a divalent hydrocarbon-based radical having 2 or 3 carbon atoms; phenylethyl alcohol; benzyl alcohol; and a cresol compound of formula (I) in which R1 denotes H or an isopropyl radical; and also to a cosmetic composition containing such a mixture. Use in caring for, making up and cleansing keratin materials.

Abstract: Formulations comprised of: ethylhexylglycerin (EHG), an organic solvent, and a quaternary ammonium are disclosed. Formulations comprising of one or more organic solvents and one or more cationic surfactants are disclosed. Articles comprising the formulations are further disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and formulations for soil disinfection against a wide spectrum of plant pathogens and pests. More particularly, the formulation comprising (i) peracids, such as peracetic acid and an GO anionic surfactant, such as capryleth-9 carboxylic acid is synergistically effective in treatment of soil to control plant parasitic nematodes and soil-borne plant pathogens such as bacteria, spores and fungi.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of using a pesticidal mixture PM that includes at least one compound of formula I defined above, an insecticide and a fungicide for protecting crop, plant propagation material, or soil or water in which the plants are growing, against attack or infestation by invertebrate pests and/or phytopathogenic fungi are described. Also described is a seed treatment composition that includes the pesticidal mixture PM, as well as seeds treated using the pesticidal mixture PM or the seed treatment composition. Methods for controlling invertebrate pests and/or phytopathogenic fungi on crop plants are described that include contacting the plant or the plant propagation material; the pest or its food supply, habitat or breeding ground; and/or the fungi or habitat, with an effective amount of the pesticidal mixture PM or the seed treatment composition. Binary mixtures of a compound of formula I and a second pesticidal component are also described.

Abstract: A flucarbazone sodium hemihydrate method and composition. A method of suppressing growth of grass and broadleaf weeds is described including applying to said weeds at least one dust-free composition comprising flucarbazone sodium-hemihydrate as an active ingredient. A method for preparing flucarbazone sodium-hemihydrate is also described including treating 4,5-dihydro-3-methoxy-4-methyl-5-oxo-N-[[2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]sulfonyl]-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-carboxamide (MSU) with aqueous sodium hydroxide under pH-controlled conditions; and confirming that a hemihydrate flucarbazone sodium has been obtained.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an agricultural and horticultural fungicide composition that exhibits an excellent control effect on plant diseases even in a small dose and causes no fear of phytotoxicity to useful plants. The agricultural and horticultural fungicide composition of the present invention comprises at least one compound A selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula (1) {wherein each X independently is a halogeno group or a C1-6 alkyl group; n is the number of X and is any integer of 0 to 5; X? is a halogeno group; R1, R2 and R3 each independently are a C1-6 alkyl group, a C1-6 alkoxy group or a hydroxyl group; and A1 and A2 each independently are a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom}, and the like, and at least one compound B selected from the group consisting of silthiofam, an antibiotic, propineb and chinomethionat.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more terpendoles to the pest or an area in need of pest control. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling a pest comprising applying an effective amount of one or more compounds having the following chemical structure to the pest or an area in need of pest control.

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial coating composition capable of forming an antimicrobial coating on a surface comprises at least two organosilanes, each of the at least two organosilanes having a structure, R—Si(OR?)3 wherein R=—(CH2)3—Y; Y=+—N(CH3)2(C18H37)X?; +—N(CH3)2(C14H29)X?; +—N(C10H21)2(CH3)X?; —Cl or —NH2; X?=halide, sulfate, nitrate, phosphate, carbonate, organic sulfonate, organic carbonate, BF4?, or ClO4?; and R?=H, methyl or ethyl, or a C3-C6 straight-chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group, with the proviso that the organosilane R—Si(OR?)3 having the C3-C6 straight-chained, branched or cyclic alkyl group hydrolyzes in the aqueous antimicrobial coating composition to R—Si(OH)3.

Abstract: Herbicidal concentrate compositions containing a combination of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt are provided. For example, a low volatility aqueous herbicidal concentrate composition including a glyphosate salt, dicamba salt, and a surfactant is described, wherein (i) the composition contain a total active herbicide loading of glyphosate salt and dicamba salt of at least about 450 grams acid equivalent per liter; (ii) the pH of the concentrate composition is less than about 5.7; and (iii) the acid equivalent weight ratio of glyphosate salt to dicamba salt is from about 1:1 to about 3:1.

Abstract: Ozone treatment of plants to reduce or eliminate pesticides, mold, yeast, or other pathogens. The exposure of the plant to ozone reduces or eliminates pesticides, mold, yeast or other pathogens with little to no negative effects on the plants potency, flavor profile, fragrance, and weight.

Abstract: A method for killing arthropods may include providing a mineral composition to a substrate that arthropods will contact, wherein the mineral composition is not a carrier for chemical toxin. The mineral composition may include an aluminosilicate particulate, wherein contact between the mineral composition and an arthropod results in death of the arthropod. A composition for killing arthropods may include a mineral composition for associating with a substrate. The mineral composition may include at least one of an aluminosilicate particulate and a diatomaceous earth particulate, wherein the mineral composition is not a carrier for a chemical toxin. The mineral composition may have a median particle size d50 of 10 ?m or less. A system for killing arthropods may include a mineral composition including at least one of an aluminosilicate particulate and a diatomaceous earth particulate. The system may further include a substrate, wherein the mineral composition is associated with the substrate.

Abstract: Compositions intended for application onto human hair, skin, and/or nails can include an antimicrobial effective amount of a preservative system containing: (a) at least 1% by weight of a Lactobacillus ferment; (b) at least 1% by weight of a Cocos nucifera fruit extract fermented with Lactobacillus; and (c) up to about 0.5% by weight of at least one co-preservative ingredient chosen from salicylic acid and a salt of a weak acid, all weights based on the total weight of the composition. The preservative system excludes phenoxyethanol and has a pH ranging from about 4.8 to about 5.5.