Abstract: The invention relates to an agricultural composition which comprises (i) a water-soluble source of silicon and (ii) a silicon transport stimulant comprising an aryl substituted urea.

Abstract: A communication method between a master and a device, the master transmits in a subcycle a received condition message (RCM) for an immediately prior subcycle, wherein the RCM is an ACK when a transmission from the device in the preceding subcycle was correctly received and the RCM is a NACK when a transmission from the device in the preceding subcycle was not correctly received, comprising: including in each transmitted condition message a current priority data acknowledgement flag (CPDAF), the CPDAF being transmitted set in each condition message for each subcycle of an offset cycle after the master correctly received in a current cycle a priority data message, the offset cycle being defined as the second and subsequent subcycles of a current cycle and the first subcycle of a next cycle, the CPDAF being transmitted as cleared otherwise.

Abstract: Devices for mounting receptacles to surfaces are described herein. The device includes a receptacle having a back panel, side panels that extend from the back panel in a direction that is perpendicular to the back panel, a front panel attached to the side panels and generally opposite the back panel, a base portion coupled to and perpendicular to the back panel, the front panel, and the side panels, and a top portion generally opposite the base portion that is open to receive various items. The system further includes an adhesive coupled to the back panel, the adhesive configured to couple the receptacle to a surface. This configuration allows surface dust and debris due to construction to be contained and stored for disposal.

Abstract: A liquid dietary fiber product includes dietary fiber in an aqueous liquid at a concentration of at least 5 g of the dietary fiber per 60 mL of the aqueous liquid. The dietary fiber is from at least three dietary fiber sources. A process of forming a single-serve liquid dietary fiber product includes combining dietary fiber with an aqueous liquid at a concentration of at least 5 g of the dietary fiber per 60 mL of the aqueous liquid to form a liquid dietary fiber product. The dietary fiber is from at least three dietary fiber sources. The process also includes sterilizing the liquid dietary fiber product and containing the liquid dietary fiber product in a single-serve packet to form the single-serve liquid dietary fiber product.

Abstract: A liquid dietary fiber product includes dietary fiber in an aqueous liquid at a concentration of at least 5 g of the dietary fiber per 60 mL of the aqueous liquid. The dietary fiber is from at least three dietary fiber sources. A process of forming a single-serve liquid dietary fiber product includes combining dietary fiber with an aqueous liquid at a concentration of at least 5 g of the dietary fiber per 60 mL of the aqueous liquid to form a liquid dietary fiber product. The dietary fiber is from at least three dietary fiber sources. The process also includes sterilizing the liquid dietary fiber product and containing the liquid dietary fiber product in a single-serve packet to form the single-serve liquid dietary fiber product.

Abstract: A communication method between a master and a device, the master transmits in a subcycle a received condition message (RCM) for an immediately prior subcycle, wherein the RCM is an ACK when a transmission from the device in the preceding subcycle was correctly received and the RCM is a NACK when a transmission from the device in the preceding subcycle was not correctly received, comprising: including in each transmitted condition message a current priority data acknowledgement flag (CPDAF), the CPDAF being transmitted set in each condition message for each subcycle of an offset cycle after the master correctly received in a current cycle a priority data message, the offset cycle being defined as the second and subsequent subcycles of a current cycle and the first subcycle of a next cycle, the CPDAF being transmitted as cleared otherwise.

Abstract: A novel and useful acknowledgement and adaptive frequency hopping mechanism for use in wireless communication systems such as IO-Link Wireless. One or two additional acknowledgement bits are added to packet transmissions. One is a current acknowledgment bit which indicates whether a packet was successfully received anytime during the current cycle. The second bit is a previous acknowledgment bit which indicates whether packets were received successfully anytime during the previous cycle. An adaptive hopping table is constructed using a greedy algorithm which chooses frequencies with the best PER for transmission of higher priority packets, while equalizing the PER products across cycles. A last resort frequency mechanism further improves transmission success by switching to a better performing channel for the last subcycle when previous attempts to transmit a high priority packet have failed.

Abstract: A novel and useful acknowledgement and adaptive frequency hopping mechanism for use in wireless communication systems such as IO-Link Wireless. One or two additional acknowledgement bits are added to packet transmissions. One is a current acknowledgment bit which indicates whether a packet was successfully received anytime during the current cycle. The second bit is a previous acknowledgment bit which indicates whether packets were received successfully anytime during the previous cycle. An adaptive hopping table is constructed using a greedy algorithm which chooses frequencies with the best PER for transmission of higher priority packets, while equalizing the PER products across cycles. A last resort frequency mechanism further improves transmission success by switching to a better performing channel for the last subcycle when previous attempts to transmit a high priority packet have failed.

Abstract: A novel and useful acknowledgement and adaptive frequency hopping mechanism for use in wireless communication systems such as IO-Link Wireless. One or two additional acknowledgement bits are added to packet transmissions. One is a current acknowledgment bit which indicates whether a packet was successfully received anytime during the current cycle. The second bit is a previous acknowledgment bit which indicates whether packets were received successfully anytime during the previous cycle. An adaptive hopping table is constructed using a greedy algorithm which chooses frequencies with the best PER for transmission of higher priority packets, while equalizing the PER products across cycles. A last resort frequency mechanism further improves transmission success by switching to a better performing channel for the last subcycle when previous attempts to transmit a high priority packet have failed.

Abstract: A novel and useful acknowledgement and adaptive frequency hopping mechanism for use in wireless communication systems such as IO-Link Wireless. One or two additional acknowledgement bits are added to packet transmissions. One is a current acknowledgment bit which indicates whether a packet was successfully received anytime during the current cycle. The second bit is a previous acknowledgment bit which indicates whether packets were received successfully anytime during the previous cycle. An adaptive hopping table is constructed using a greedy algorithm which chooses frequencies with the best PER for transmission of higher priority packets, while equalizing the PER products across cycles. A last resort frequency mechanism further improves transmission success by switching to a better performing channel for the last subcycle when previous attempts to transmit a high priority packet have failed.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for compression of 3 dimensional (3D) geophysical (e.g., air temp, water temp, wind, current, humidity, salinity, etc.) datasets that contain regions of NaNs (IEEE standard representation for Not a Number) that represent land, i.e. geographic positions that do not have valid data. Embodiments of the present disclosure allow constraint of the error magnitude by a user specified threshold, where compression and error are inherent tradeoffs.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for stabilizing an outboard motor of a watercraft during transport by a towed vehicle include a body having an outer member secured to the towed vehicle and an inner member disposed within and telescopingly movable relative to the outer member, the inner member having a head usable to contact and stabilize the outboard motor. A biasing member urges the inner member toward a retracted position. The inner member includes a first portion pivotally movable relative to a second portion, between an angled and a straight position. Contact between the first portion and the outer member prevents movement of the inner member toward the retracted position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an observation tower, particularly a tower having a moveable observation enclosure. An embodiment of the observation tower comprises an upright support member with an annular observation enclosure that projects radially outward from the support member and has a tapering aerodynamic exterior profile. The observation enclosure is moveable up and down the support member.

Abstract: A compound comprising a water soluble salt of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-10alkyl group; or a C2-10alkenyl group; M is a cation of valency n, provided that when R1 is a pent-2-enyl group, Mn+ is other than sodium or potassium. These salts are particularly suitable for use in agricultural formulations. The formulations may further comprise benzoic acid derivatives and/or antioxidants.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for stabilizing an outboard motor of a watercraft during transport by a towed vehicle include a body having an outer member secured to the towed vehicle and an inner member disposed within and telescopingly movable relative to the outer member, the inner member having a head usable to contact and stabilize the outboard motor. A biasing member urges the inner member toward a retracted position. The inner member includes a first portion pivotally movable relative to a second portion, between an angled and a straight position. Contact between the first portion and the outer member prevents movement of the inner member toward the retracted position.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions which comprise: (i) a secondary nutrient or micronutrient; (ii) benzoic acid or a biologically acceptable derivative thereof; and (iii) a water soluble salt of Formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-10alkenyl group, or a C2-10alkenyl group and M is a cation of valency n for administering a secondary nutrient or micronutrient to plants. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their use are included.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising (i) one or more essential oils selected from tagetes oil or a thymol containing oil such as thyme oil, or a mixture thereof, or components thereof which have insect repellent or deterrent properties, which have insect repellent or deterrent properties, wherein the total amount of such oil present does not exceed 10 % w/w; (ii) an agriculturally acceptable carrier oil and (iii) an emulsifier. In particular, the composition further comprises a compound, which remediates symptoms of viral infection, such as wintergreen oil. Use Of Compositions of this type in agriculture controls pests whilst reducing the amount of essential oil required. Furthermore, a combined effect of controlling insects, preventing reinfestation and viral symptom remediation is obtainable.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions which comprises (i) a water-soluble salt of calcium and (ii) an auxin mimic that is an aryl substituted urea, for administering calcium to plants. The compositions particularly include diphenylurea as the auxin mimic. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their uses are included.

Abstract: The use of a member of the caffeine family as a plant reproductive growth stimulator, and in the promotion of maturity in plants. In particular the use of a member of the caffeine family in promoting flowering, colouration or fruiting in plants. Also agricultural compositions comprising a member of the caffeine family present at a concentration in the range of 50 to 500 ppm and agricultural compositions which comprise (i) a member of the caffeine family and (ii) a plant nutrient or a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is a C1-10 alkyl group, or a C2-10alkenyl group and M is a cation of valency n. Also formulations containing the compositions and methods of their uses are included.

Abstract: A nematicidal composition comprising (i) one or more essential oils selected from Tagetes erecta oil, Ocimum basilicium (sweet basil) oil or a Cymbopogon martini (palmerosa) oil, or a mixture thereof, or certain components thereof which have nematicidal effect (ii) an agriculturally acceptable carrier oil and (iii) an emulsifier.