Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically modified B cells and their uses thereof, for example, for the treatment of a variety of diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, inflammatory disease, muscle wasting disease, neurological disease, and the like. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to an isolated modified B cell (“CAR-B cell), capable of expressing a chimeric receptor (“CAR-B receptor”), wherein said chimeric receptor comprises (a) an extracellular domain; (b) a transmembrane domain; and (c) a cytoplasmic domain that comprises at least one signaling domain. In various embodiments, the invention comprises an isolated modified B cell, wherein said B cell is capable of expressing and secreting a payload, wherein the payload is not naturally expressed in a B cell or is expressed at higher levels than is naturally expressed in a B cell. In various embodiments, the payload is an antibody or fragment thereof.

Abstract: A submersible aquaculture pen includes a mesh enclosure supported by an annular floatation collar in a body of water. A weight ring is suspended from the floatation collar with a first plurality of cables. A variable buoyancy assembly is operable to selectively transition the aquaculture pen between a floating configuration and a submerging configuration. The variable buoyancy assembly includes a plurality of connected bell jars that are closed at a top end and are open at a bottom end. An air supply system is configured to selectively inject a controlled amount of air into each of the connected bell jars.

Abstract: Disclosed are mixtures and compositions for controlling invertebrate pests relating to combinations comprising (a) 3-bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide, and its N-oxides, and suitable salts thereof and a component (b) wherein the component (b) is at least one compound or agent selected from neonicotinoids, cholinesterase inhibitors, sodium channel modulators, chitin synthesis inhibitors, ecdysone agonists, lipid biosynthesis inhibitors, macrocyclic lactones, GABA-regulated chloride channel blockers, juvenile hormone mimics, ryanodine receptor ligands, octopamine receptor ligands, mitochondrial electron transport inhibitors, nereistoxin analogs, pyridalyl, flonicamid, pymetrozine, dieldrin, metaflumizone, biological agents, and suitable salts of the foregoing.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula 1, N-oxides and suitable salts thereof wherein R1 is Me, Cl, Br or F; R2 is F, Cl, Br, C1-C4 haloalkyl or C1-C4 haloalkoxy; R3 is F, Cl or Br; R4 is H; C1-C4 alkyl, C3-C4 alkenyl, C3-C4 alkynyl, C3-C5 cycloalkyl, or C4-C6 cycloalkylalkyl, each optionally substituted with one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, SMe, S(O)Me, S(O)2Me, and OMe; R5 is H or Me; R6is H, F or Cl; and R7is H, F or Cl. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide thereof or a suitable salt of the compound (e.g., as a composition described herein).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula I, their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts wherein J is a phenyl ring, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring or an aromatic 8-, 9- or 10-membered fused carbobicyclic or heterobicyclic ring system wherein each ring or ring system is substituted with from one to four substituents independently selected from R5; K is —NR1C(=A)-, —N?C(GR6)— or —NR1SO2—; L is —C(?B)NR2, —C(GR6)?N—, —SO2NR2—, —C(?B)O— or —C(?B)—; and A, B, G, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are methods for controlling invertebrate pests comprising contacting the pests or their environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I and compositions containing the compounds of Formula I. Intermediate compounds useful in preparing the compounds of Formula I are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula 1, their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are methods for controlling invertebrate pests comprising contacting the invertebrate pests or their environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1 or a composition comprising a compound of Formula 1.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of Formula I, a method for its preparation and its use in the preparation of a compound of Formula II wherein R1, R2, R3, X and n are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also discloses preparation of compounds of Formula III wherein R1, R2, R6, R7, R8 and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are certain intermediates of Formula 4 for the preparation of compounds of Formula I wherein X is N and R2, R3 and n are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I, and N-oxides and salts thereof wherein A, B, R1 through R5, R7 through R9, X and Y are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I. Also disclosed are compositions for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula (1), N oxides and suitable salts thereof, wherein R1 is Me, Cl, Br or I; R2 is Cl, Br, I or —CN; R3 is Cl, Br, CF3, OCH2CF3 or OCF2H; R4 is H; or C1-4alkyl, C2-4alkenyl or C2-4alkynyl, each optionally substituted with CN or Sme; and R5 is phenyl substituted with 1 to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br and Me. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula (1), an N-oxide thereof or a suitable salt of the compound (e.g., as a composition described herein). This invention also pertains to a composition for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula (1), an N-oxide thereof or a suitable salt of the compound and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a solid diluent and a liquid diluent.

Abstract: This invention pertains to methods for controlling invertebrate pests comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I wherein B is O, S or NR1; J is a phenyl ring, a naphthyl ring system, a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring or an aromatic 8-, 9- or 10-membered fused heterobicyclic ring system wherein each ring or ring system is optionally substituted with 1 to 4 R5; and R1, R2, R4, R5 and n are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also pertains to certain compounds of Formula I and compositions for controlling invertebrate pests comprising a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of surfactants, solid diluents and liquid diluents and optionally further comprising an effective amount of at least one additional biologically active compound or agent.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I, methods for their preparation and use for preparing compounds of Formula II wherein R1, R2, R3, R5, R6, X and n are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also discloses preparation of compounds of Formula III wherein R1, R2, R7, R8, R9 and n are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also pertains to certain compounds of Formula 4 and 6 used to prepare compounds of Formula I. wherein R1, R2, R5, X and n are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula (I), N-oxides and suitable salts thereof INSERT FORMULA I HERE wherein R1 is Me, Cl, Br or F; R2 is F, Cl, Br, C1-C4 haloalkyl or C1-C4 haloalkoxy; R3 is F, Cl or Br; R4 is H or C1-C4 alkyl, C3-C4 alkenyl, C3-C4 alkynyl, C3-C5 cycloalkyl, or C4-C6 cycloalkylalkyl, each optionally substituted with one substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, CN, SMe S(O)Me, S(O)2Me and OMe; R5 is H or Me; R6 is H, F or Cl; and R7 is H, F or Cl. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), an N-oxide thereof or a suitable salt of the compound (e.g., as a composition described herein).

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula 1, their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts wherein A, B, J, R1, R2, R3 and R4 and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are methods for controlling arthropods comprising contacting the arthropods or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1 and compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I, N-oxides and suitable salts thereof wherein A is O or S(O)?m#191;J is a phenyl or heterocyclic ring as defined herein; and R1 through R12, n, m and r are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, an N-oxide thereof or a suitable salt of the compound (e.g., as a composition described herein). This invention also pertains to a composition for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, an N-oxide thereof or a suitable salt of the compound and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a solid diluent and a liquid diluent.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds of Formula I, N-oxides and suitable salts thereof (INSERT FORMULA I HERE) wherein Y and V are each independently N or CR4a; W is N, CH or CR6; and R1 through R6, and n are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also pertains to a composition for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising a biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula I, an N-oxide thereof or an agronomic or nonagronomic suitable salt of the compound and at least one additional component selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a solid diluent and a liquid diluent, and optionally further comprising an effective amount of at least one additional biologically active compound or agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of Formula I, a method for its preparation and its use in the preparation of a compound of Formula II wherein R1, R2, R3, X and n are as defined in the disclosure. This invention also discloses preparation of compounds of Formula III wherein R1, R2, R6, R7, R8 and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are certain intermediates of Formula 4 for the preparation of compounds of Formula I wherein X is N and R2, R3 and n are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for controlling lepidopteran, homopteran, hemipteran, thysanopteran and coleopteran insect pests comprising contacting the insects or their environment with an arthropodicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, its N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein A and B and R1 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure. This invention further relates to a bezoxazinone compound of Formula 10 wherein R4 through R8 are as defined in the disclosure, useful for preparation of a compound of Formula I.

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Abstract: There is provided an arrangement for mounting the top end of a heat exchange module to and between a pair of opposed support frame surfaces, the arrangement including an elongate transverse beam and a pair of end mounting assemblies. The elongate transverse beam is securable to the top end of the heat exchange module with the longitudinal extent of the transverse beam oriented in the direction from one opposed support frame surface toward the other opposed support frame surface. One longitudinal end of the transverse beam has a left hand overextension portion extending longitudinally beyond the portion of the transverse beam immediately therebelow and the other longitudinal end of the transverse beam having a right hand overextension portion extending longitudinally beyond the portion of the transverse beam immediately therebelow.

Abstract: The invention relates to certain substituted fused compounds of Formula I ##STR1## which are useful as herbicides, and their agriculturally suitable compositions, as well as methods for their use as general or selective preemergent or postemergent herbicides or as plant growth regulants.