Abstract: Provided are methods for increasing the yield of a monocot plant through treatment of the plant with a plant growth regulator. In certain embodiments, maize plants produce multiple ears and an increased number of kernels. In certain embodiments, reduced height of the plant allows for more efficient self-pollination.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV804042. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV804042, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV804042 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV804042 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV804042.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100007. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100007, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100007 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 CH100007.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 84-89 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 84-89 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 84-89 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 84-31 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 84-31 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 84-31 RZ.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Clearwater’ is described. ‘Clearwater’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Payday’ is described. ‘Payday’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New watermelon variety designated ‘Red Amber’ is described. ‘Red Amber’ is a watermelon variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A method for processing milk, including separating raw milk into cream and skim milk, determining protein contents in the skim milk and the cream, dividing the skim milk into a first skim milk portion and a second skim milk portion, filtering the second skim milk portion into a permeate and a protein rich retentate, determining protein content in the permeate, calculating which flow rates are required for the first skim milk portion, the cream remix portion and the permeate to obtain a predetermined protein content of a mixture of the first skim milk portion, the cream remix portion and the permeate, which together form a standardized milk product.

Abstract: In an assembly of a living surface for a farm mammal, in particular cattle, and a processing device for processing urine from the farm mammal, the living surface is configured to catch the excretory products including feces and urine from the farm mammal, wherein the assembly includes a urine removal device for removing urine essentially separately from feces and draining the urine from the living surface in a urine-rich stream, and is configured to feed the urine-rich stream to the processing device, and wherein the processing device includes a nitrogen removal device for removing nitrogenous substances from the urine-rich stream.

Abstract: An inflatable pet bed for animals which incorporates a method for adjusting the firmness is provided. The inflatable pet bed may have a removable layer which has odor absorbing properties. The odor absorbing layer may be a machine washable carbon absorbing layer. Optional foam support layers may also be included within the interior of the pet bed. An exterior cover may protect the internal layers and may also be machine washable. The product may be compactly stored and transported.

Abstract: Modular pet beds that can be disassembled into multiple smaller parts are provided. The individual parts can maintain their shape and can be fastened back together once they are clean and dry. Contemplated pet beds can comprise two or more pet bed components, and a set of fastener assemblies operable to couple the pet bed component together. Some pet bed components can comprise a single segment, or can comprise multiple segments that are permanently and/or removably coupled to one another.

Abstract: A milking stable configured to house one animal at a time for milking the animal, with a first long side wall, a second long side wall located opposite to the first long side wall, a first short end wall and an opposite second short end wall, an entrance door hingedly connected to the second long side, and an exit door hingedly connected to the second long side wall, wherein the second long side wall is displaceable in a direction towards and away from the first long side wall so as to change the size of the milking stable to accommodate animals of different size.

Abstract: An animal feed mechanism with feed agitator assembly includes a feed bin, a funnel-shaped boot attached to a bottom of the feed bin, an agitator system installed in the boot, and a conveying device for conveying feed out of the boot. The agitator system is installed using boot mount brackets attached to end walls of the boot, and holes cut in the sidewalls of the boot after the boot mount brackets are attached. The boot mount brackets each include a lower ledge with a sufficient length to block the free flow of feed out of the holes cut in the sidewalls of the boot due to the angle of repose of the feed. The agitator system includes a motor driven agitator shaft with radial projections that can be inserted through the holes cut in the boot and supported at each end by bearings attached to the boot mount brackets.

Abstract: A utility hydration pet vest is worn by a pet, like a dog, for protection and carrying water and liquid retention items. The vest is fabricated from Cordura® fabric. The pet vest comprises a body portion defined by an inner surface that engages the pet when adorned, and an outer surface. The body portion has a shoulder section that forms a pair of openings for the fore legs of the pet to pass through and move freely. The body portion is further defined by a rear section with an overlaying outside pocket layer. The outside pocket layers is formed together along a dividing line to define an isolated liquid compartment comprising a liquid bladder for carrying liquid, and a utility compartment having access openings for holding a collapsible liquid bowl and liquid tube to conveniently water the pet. The vest may also include cooling and heating elements, and dog boots.

Abstract: A bolus is inserted into the rumen of a bovine and includes sensors for collecting the temperature, activity level, and location of the animal over time and circuitry for communicating the collected data to a server that monitors the health, kinetic activity, and location of that animal and perhaps other animals in a herd. The battery of the bolus is continuously recharged in response to the peristaltic contractions of the rumen. The bolus communicates via a local network transmission technology such as Bluetooth to a radio transmitter mounted on the tail of the animal using a tail-mounted bracelet. This transmitter may then communicate the collected data and additional sensor data to the server. Thermal cameras mounted near water troughs, in corridors to milking rooms, or on drones may be used to supplement the data collected by the bolus to provide data indicative of the health condition of the animal.

Abstract: A system and method for deterring animals, such as pets, from entering, getting onto, or being in certain defined zones/locations created by a user. The pet monitoring system includes a smart collar configured to communicate with a plurality of powered transceivers/transmitters, particularly Bluetooth transmitters and transceivers. Each of the transceivers or transmitters has a unique ID associated with it. The smart collar, a smartphone or other wireless communicating device can read and record the signal strength of each of the transmitters at various locations and use that information to create prohibited zones that can be downloaded onto the smart collar. The smart collar can also contain a stimulus emitter for providing a warning to the animal and a communication device configured to alert the owner.

Abstract: This invention relates in general to a confining and restraining apparatus for livestock to facilitate their handling. The apparatus has an animal receiving stall having a frame, a base and a means for rotatably mounting the frame on the base. The animal receiving stall has opposed, entrance and exit openings, an entrance gate assembly is located at the entrance opening and fixed to one end of the base. The exit gate assembly is located at the exit opening and attached at one end of the frame, the exit gate assembly having a pair of stanchions which are adapted to capture a neck of an animal therebetween. The means for rotatably mounting the frame to the base allows rotation of the frame in both clockwise and counter clockwise directions around a vertical axis to position an animal in a selected treatment position.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to animal restraint systems with cinching mechanisms and associated devices and methods. A restraint system, such as a harness for a dog, in accordance with the present technology can include a back strap, a sternum strap, a chest strap assembly, and a cinching mechanism coupled to the chest strap assembly. When an animal or person pulls on a free-end portion of a cinching strap, the cinching mechanism draws opposing sides of the chest strap assembly closer together and, thereby, tightens the harness across the chest of the animal. Cinching mechanisms in accordance with the present technology avoid substantial shifting or rotation of the harness on the neck or torso of the animal in response to a lunging, pulling, tugging, or other force.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for the automatic removal of rejected eggs from an incubation tray, whereby the device includes a suction power above the egg to suck up the egg, and the device further includes a blowing power against the bottom of the egg to blow away the egg, whereby the blowing power blows an air flow or overpressure against the bottom of the egg. Also disclosed is a method for the automatic removal of one or more rejected eggs from an incubation tray.

Abstract: An egg-examining device, comprising a sampling device, by which a liquid sample to be taken can be taken from an egg of a rack loaded with eggs, a feeding device for feeding the rack loaded with eggs to the sampling device, and a control unit, by which the feeding device and the sampling device can be controlled. The feeding device feeds the rack to the sampling device at an oblique angle of between 20° and 80° to a plane perpendicular to the direction of gravity. A lifting-out device is provided, by which the egg can be lifted out of the rack and by which the egg can be put into a sampling position, in which the liquid amount to be taken can be taken from the egg by the sampling device.

Abstract: A cephalopod rearing cage capable of maintaining a cephalopod alive, wherein at least a portion of the cephalopod rearing cage is constituted by using a mesh sheet of not less than 4 mesh. Also provided is a cephalopod escape prevention sheet capable of maintaining a cephalopod alive, wherein at least a portion of the cephalopod escape prevention sheet is constituted by using a mesh sheet of not less than 4 mesh.

Abstract: Disclosed is a feedback feeding system pond recirculation with fusion of machine vision and infrared detection. Feeding strategies are provided according to the feeding behavior of fish in cooperative with machine vision technology and infrared sensing technology. The pond recirculating aquaculture is an open environment. The change of natural environment may affect the feedback signal of the fish feeding behavior provided by the machine vision due to the low visibility; or it may affect the feedback signal of the fish feeding behavior provided by the infrared detection because low temperature may decrease feeding intensity. The fusion of these two strategies can solve the problem of intelligent feeding strategies in the pond recirculating aquaculture mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to methods for determining whether or not an animal and/or its offspring is more likely than not to have an increased tolerance to heat, an increased resistance to ticks, and/or a desirable coat texture. It also provides methods for selecting or rejecting animals, one or more cells or embryos, estimating the worth of an animal, generating animals having a desired genotype/phenotype, cloning and breeding animals and herd formation.

Abstract: Provided is a construction method for an animal model for retinitis pigmentosa diseases and the application thereof, which relate to the technical field of medical engineering. According to the construction method for the animal model for retinitis pigmentosa diseases, by knocking out Hkdc1 gene sequences on genomes of target animals, the animal model for retinitis pigmentosa diseases is obtained. The animal model presents typical characteristics of retinitis pigmentosa, such as retina function damage and gradual apoptosis of photoreceptor cells. The animal model can be applied to research of retinitis pigmentosa diseases and for to screening medicine for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa diseases.

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 provides genetically modified non-human animals that express chimeric human/non-human MHC I polypeptide and/or human or humanized ?2 microglobulin polypeptide, as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of human immune system are provided.

Abstract: The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express chimeric human/non-human MHC I polypeptide and/or human or humanized ?2 microglobulin polypeptide, as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of human immune system are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an insect sorting system that includes a conveyor stage having a drive unit, a grasping surface movably coupled with the drive unit and having textured surface elements, and a diverter that is configured to remove insects from the grasping surface.

Abstract: A device comprising a dispenser assembly comprising a frame having a first surface and a second surface, wherein the frame defines a pathway to enable movement of a movable member within the frame, an inlet opening in the first surface of the frame and a drain opening in the second surface of the frame, the inlet opening and the drain opening providing access to the pathway, wherein the frame further comprises a filter overlaying the drain opening; and a moveable member translatable within the pathway between a first position and a second position, the movable member defining at least one bore, wherein at least one of the at least one bore is aligned with the inlet opening at the first position; and a reservoir container coupled to the dispenser assembly, the reservoir container defining a dispensing opening, the dispensing opening aligned with the inlet opening of the frame.

Abstract: The present asp lure relates to recreational and sport fishing and is intended for catching a fish at the surface of the water, and can also be used for other methods of fishing. The technical problem solved by the utility model consists in creating a lure design that allows the lure to move at the surface of the water during fishing. This problem is solved by an asp lure comprising a metal body having a streamlined shape and provided with apertures that allow for fastening a fishing line and a hook, wherein the lure body is provided with a plate disposed in the upper part of the lure, and the apertures are disposed below the plate at opposite ends.

Abstract: Devices and designs for use in customizable and reusable fishing lure system. In some embodiments, devices include a base lure body and at least one lure cover which is applied to the lure body, for example, by using a shrink-wrap technique. The lure covers may include modifications, e.g., cuts or slits to provide a desired visual or movement effect. Other embodiments may include additional decorative or functional elements, such as a tail piece, a scent pad, or the like. In some embodiments, the lure cover may also be coated with various substances to attract fish by scent or visual effect. The lure covers and elements may be designed to mimic certain types of bait.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a reel body, a drive shaft, a handle, a first roller clutch, and a second roller clutch. The reel body includes a tubular body-side accommodating part. The handle includes a handle arm extending in a direction intersecting the drive shaft, and a tubular handle-side accommodating part disposed adjacent to the body-side accommodating part in the axial direction of the drive shaft and partially accommodating the drive shaft. The first roller clutch is disposed in the body-side accommodating part of the reel body and prohibits rotation of the drive shaft in a fishing line releasing direction. The second roller clutch is disposed in the handle-side accommodating part and transmits only rotation of the handle in a fishing line winding direction to the drive shaft.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a reel body, a drive shaft, a handle, a one-way clutch, and a seal mechanism. The drive shaft is rotatably supported by the reel body. The handle includes a handle arm extending in a direction intersecting the drive shaft, and a handle-side accommodating part in which the drive shaft is partially accommodated. The one-way clutch is disposed in the handle-side accommodating part and transmits only rotation of the handle in the fishing line winding direction to the drive shaft. The seal mechanism prevents water from entering the handle-side accommodating part from the outside.

Abstract: An ice fishing bite indicator alert device for use with a reel having wound fishing line with the device including a housing to be mounted proximate the fishing reel and a movement indicator actuator located on the reel in a position spaced from an axis of rotation of the reel. The housing supports an electrically connected circuit that includes a trigger switch, at least one light source, at least one power source, and an on/off switch, with the trigger switch located within a path of movement of the movement indicator actuator. The electrically connected circuit has an inactivated state and an activated state which are associated with the location of the movement indicator actuator relative to the trigger switch and which control whether the trigger switch enables the power source to provide power to the light. The device also may include a sound source to provide an audible alert.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a trap for catching or killing insects, and a method of attracting flying insects to an insect trap. The trap includes a back housing, an insect capture or killing mechanism, an insect attracting light source including light emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit ultra violet radiation, and a cover with openings that allow insects to enter the trap. The light source is directed immediately inwardly through plus or minor 45 degrees towards the insect capture or killing mechanism and is precluded from being directed immediately outwardly through the cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an insect trap, comprising a trap and a trapping box having an opening at the upper end; the trapping box is internally provided with a killing component wherein the trapping box is mounted underneath the trap and the bottom of the trapping box is connected to the trap; a space for insects to pass through is reserved between the trap and the upper edge of the trapping box. The insect trap lures insects around the trap into the trapping box and further effectively prevent the insects from climbing onto the trap.

Abstract: A volatile medium delivery system, comprising a housing, a barrier element engageable with the housing, and a substrate having a volatile medium absorbed therein, wherein the substrate is engageable with the housing and positionable with respect to the housing to control a predetermined release rate of volatile medium to an external environment.

Abstract: An open-loop or closed-loop control system for an agricultural utility vehicle includes a distributor linkage for dispensing fertilizer, plant protection agent, or seed, and has a center part and two lateral extension arms connected by joints to the center part with a plurality of linkage sections (4) which can be folded relative to one another in a transport position and folded out relative to each other in a working position. The control system also has at least one sensor and a data processing unit configured such that signals of the sensor are processed so as to generate a control signal for the hydraulic device, and the hydraulic device can be controlled in order to set damping of vibrations occurring on the distributor linkage in a direction of travel.

Abstract: It is a device designed to distinguish plants from agricultural soil (soil background); of the type that a photographic camera uses to proceed with the capture of images and process them in order to perform the detection of weeds, and from it, with the information obtained, to drive an actuator that controls the operation of corresponding media valves that command the work of the sprinklers arranged in the carrier boom of the sprayer, through which it is possible to apply herbicidal products, or exercise a control over them that may be mechanical or chemical.

Abstract: This indoor pest repellent device (10) is provided with: a light source (11); a light concentrating part (the first light concentrating part (13)) which concentrates a portion of diffused light (LS) emitted from the light source (11); and a first displacement unit (the rotation mechanism (14)) which changes the relative position of the first light concentrating part (13) relative to the light source (11), and which displaces the irradiation region (the light irradiation region (SP1)) of the light from the first light concentrating part (13), said irradiation region being formed on a floor. The light concentrating part is provided with a convex lens.

Abstract: Mesh material is presented for a hunting blind with a camouflage pattern printed on a first side and a second side with a color coating. The mesh material is partially transmissive such that a portion of incident radiation from an exterior of the hunting blind is reflected back into the exterior, a portion of incident radiation from an interior of the hunting blind is transmitted through the mesh material to the exterior and an intensity ratio of the reflected portion to the transmitted portion during daylight conditions is above a threshold value such that the exterior of the hunting blind is visible from the interior and the interior of the hunting blind is not visible from an exterior of the hunting blind. A hunting blind is also provided that includes a frame including frame members and panels of the mesh material attached to the frame members.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an integrated and packaged control system that can be implemented in and compatible with different types of decoys such that the decoys can be remotely controlled via a user's personal computing device. In an illustrative example, the control system may include a package that houses a package that houses a processing engine, a communication interface, a connector, and a data store. The data store may contain different settings of different types of decoys and corresponding control signals. The input/output terminal may be configured to communicate electrical signals between the interior of the package and the exterior of the package. By providing the control system, different types of decoys may be controlled remotely.

Abstract: Compositions for maintaining cellular integrity especially in cases of cryopreservation and multiple freeze/thawing cycles are provided. In addition, the compositions can be used in various media for a variety of applications.

Abstract: Disclosed are products having animal tissue packed within the lumen of a device such as a needle cannula and being therein impregnated with a cryopreservation medium. The needle cannula or other device can be received in a capsule and/or other container, which in some forms can contain additional amounts of the cryopreservation medium occurring external of the lumen. Methods of use of the products are also described and can include ejecting the animal tissue from the lumen of device using pressurized liquid passed through the lumen, potentially to deliver the animal tissue directly into a patient. Methods of manufacture of the products are also described.

Abstract: A perfusion loop assembly for ex vivo liver perfusion includes a pump providing perfusion fluid through a line branching at a branching point into a first branch line and a second branch line. The first branch line provides a first portion of the perfusion fluid to the hepatic artery of the liver, the first branch line coupled with a gas exchanger, where the first branch line includes a flow rate sensor and/or a pressure sensor. The second branch line provides a second portion of the perfusion fluid to the portal vein of the liver; the second branch line includes a valve for controlling flow of perfusion fluid into the portal vein. The second branch line includes a flow rate sensor and/or a pressure sensor. A liver chamber assembly holds the liver ex vivo, and an outlet line for the perfusion fluid connects the liver chamber assembly and the pump.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides aqueous solutions comprising one or more solubilized LCOs, as well as methods of deagglomerating, emulsifying and solubilizing LCOs in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi, wherein the at least one fungicide is a succinate dehydrogenase-inhibitor.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition which is excellent in plant disease control effect. A liquid composition comprising an effective amount of mefentrifluconazole, 0.1 to 10% by volume of an oil adjuvant, and water.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a composition which is excellent in plant disease control effect without causing significant injury to the plants. A liquid composition comprising mefentrifluconazole, a Nonionic Surfactant (NIS), and water, wherein the weight ratio of mefentrifluconazole to the NIS is in the range of 1:0.1 to 1:10.