Abstract: The disclosure relates to precise modifications in wheat plant genomes including the heterologous integration of nucleic acid sequences that include a regulatory element at a predetermined locus. Also provided are wheat cells, wheat plants, wheat seeds, and processed wheat products comprising the modified wheat genomes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for effecting alterations at a defined location in the genome of a plant cell or plant protoplast. Further disclosed are methods using an RNA-guided nuclease to alter a target nucleotide sequence in a cell or protoplast of a plant; embodiments of such methods include treatments with chemical or physical reagents or treatment of the cell or protoplast with a specific thermal regime, such as a heat treatment.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to improvements in methods for efficient editing of two or more endogenous soybean genes by insertion of one or more single stranded DNA donor molecules that are not homologous to the insertion sites in the soybean genome.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel plants, seeds and compositions, as well as improvements to plant breeding and methods for creating modifications in plant genomes.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel maize plants, seeds and compositions, as well as improvements to maize plant breeding and methods for creating modifications in maize plant genomes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for effecting alterations at a defined location in the genome of a non-epidermal plant cell. Further disclosed are methods for providing plants having a modified phenotype or a modified genome.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel plants, seeds and compositions, as well as improvements to plant breeding and methods for creating modifications in plant genomes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for effecting alterations at a defined location in the genome of a non-epidermal plant cell. Further disclosed are methods for providing plants having a modified phenotype or a modified genome.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing a rechargeable battery in a self-charging electronic device from being charged while the electronic device is resting in a charging cradle comprising placing an isolation element between a first set of electrical contacts on a charging cradle and a second set of electrical connections on a self-charging device. The isolation element preferably comprises a material with a sufficiently high dielectric constant to prevent current from flowing from the first set of electrical contacts to the second set of electrical contacts. Therefore, the rechargeable battery is not subjected to a constant recharging current flow which can limit the total recharge capacity of the battery.

Abstract: A post-mix soft drink dispenser includes, in the feed water supply, a reverse osmosis unit for treating the inlet water and a carbonator for adding carbon dioxide to the treated water. The use of RO water provides a better tasting soft drink, allows the use of substantially less soft drink syrup or a combination thereof. An ingredient water tap downstream of the reverse osmosis unit allows the use of RO water in recipes, particularly for baked products, providing surprising results.

Abstract: An improved coin operated vacuum cleaner canister with coin mechanism is disclosed. A blank having a polygonal or rectangular opening is rolled into a canister sidewall. A frame comprising a plurality of straps defining a polygon with an open side is mounted within the opening in the sidewall with the frame depending from the opening into the interior of the canister. A coid mechanism enclosure is detachably mounted to said frame such that a coin mechanism and coin container are receivable within the enclosure. The enclosure includes a flange which surrounds the opening of the enclosure and overlies the sidewall surrounding the opening in the sidewall. The flange is curved generally codiametrically to the sidewall. An alternative embodiment provides a coin duct disposed within the canister for passage of coins handled by the coin mechanism from the coin mechanism into a vault mounted in the base on which the vacuum cleaner is mounted.

Abstract: A blind rivet having an easily settable secondary head with the rivet body having a plurality of longitudinally extending circumferentially spaced weakened areas terminating in spaced relation from the rivet flange and the open end of the rivet so that upon setting, the rivet body separates at the weakened areas to form a plurality of outwardly extending deformed areas for an enlarged secondary head on the rivet.