Abstract: A lawn mowing vehicle (1) mows a lawn along the travel path of the vehicle. The lawn mowing vehicle (1) includes: at least one electric reel unit having an electric reel (22) raised and lowered by an electric cylinder (26a-26c); sensors (34a-34c) for detecting the travel speed of the vehicle; sensors for detecting the state of the lawn; and a control device (37) for controlling the electric cylinder (26a-26c) according to the result of the detection by the sensors (34a-34c) to thereby control the elevation position of the electric reel (22) and for controlling whether or not to rotate the electric reel (22) on the basis of the detected results of the sensors for detecting the state of the lawn.

Abstract: A mower cuts vegetation and brush growing around and near obstacles. A supporting member pivotally connects to a supporting vehicle. The supporting member includes a pivotal connect that connects to a mower arm. The mower arm provides a pivotal connect at one end for a pivotal arm to connect thereto. The pivotal arm pivoting about an axis of rotation defined by the pivotal connect. Two rotary cutters connect to both ends of the pivotal arm and rotate about an axis of rotation defined by their respective pivotal connects.

Abstract: An attachment for a lawn device with a debris discharge opening having a transfer tube that carries the lawn debris generally upward to an air permeable fill chute which directs the debris into the collector bag; the fill chute allowing the air carrying the debris to vent, yet sufficiently enclosed to contain lawn debris; and the fill chute being flexible, allowing the collector bag to overfill, so that the operator of the device does not have to stop as often to either empty the bag or to tamp down debris into the bag.

Abstract: A conveyor system that may be used with an agricultural harvester, such as a round baler, waste baler, combine, sugarcane harvester or cotton harvester. More particularly, the conveyor system utilizes at least a first and a second conveyor belt of which at least one of the conveyor belts is independently movable in the forward and backward directions. The speed and direction of the conveyor belts can be controlled to perform continuous baling of harvested crop in the agricultural baler.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the application of a chemical composition rinse agent to equipment or vehicles and apparatuses generally used in non-agricultural areas in an effort to prevent the spread of undesired seeds of invasive species. The rinse agent comprises a composition known to inhibit growth of the mature variant of the invasive species. The application would be directly to equipment or vehicles or other mobile apparatuses.

Abstract: A handheld power working machine includes a main body including a driving part, a working part provided in the main body and configured to drive by the driving part, and a gripper provided to be able to rotate with respect to the main body. The gripper includes a restriction part configured to be able to switch between at least a restriction state where the gripper is restricted from rotating with respect to the main body and a release state where the gripper can rotate by releasing the restriction state, and switching operation parts configured to perform switching operation to switch between the restriction state and the release state in the restriction part. Respective switching operation parts are disposed in at least one side and the other side of the gripper in a rotating direction.

Abstract: An environmental controlling system to better preserve cut flowers and other flora in vase water. The system uses thermoelectric modules, heat exchangers, fans, power supply, and a thermal conductor to cool and/or heat the water in a flower vase as required. By cooling the water, formation of algae and formation of a callus on the cut stem is reduced. In addition, keeping the stems in water of optimal temperature controls production of ethylene and other phytohormones. These effects prevent premature wilting, leaf abscission, flower senescence, and reduces the care required to maximize the life of cut flowers and other flora. In the event of cold ambient conditions that might cause freezing, the flow of heat can optionally be reversed, warming the water in the vase to avoid freezing the stems and/or maintain optimum temperature and other conditions for a specific variety of flora.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB12B11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB12B11, cells from soybean variety XB12B11, plants of soybean XB12B11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB12B11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB12B11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB12B11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB12B11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB12B11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB12B11 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB004B12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB004B12, cells from soybean variety XB004B12, plants of soybean XB004B12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB004B12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB004B12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB004B12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB004B12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB004B12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB004B12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB49L12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB49L12, cells from soybean variety XB49L12, plants of soybean XB49L12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB49L12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB49L12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB49L12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB49L12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB49L12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB49L12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03A158 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03A158 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03A158 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03A158, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03A158. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03A158.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D522 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D522 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D522 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D522, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D522. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D522.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB11L13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB11L13, cells from soybean variety XB11L13, plants of soybean XB11L13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB11L13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB11L13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB11L13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB11L13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB11L13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB11L13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB36AL13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB36AL13, cells from soybean variety XB36AL13, plants of soybean XB36AL13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB36AL13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB36AL13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB36AL13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB36AL13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB36AL13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB36AL13 are further provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W020314H3, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W020314H3, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W020314H3 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W020314H3 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W020314H3. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W020314H3 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W020457M1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W020457M1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W020457M1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W020457M1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W020457M1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W020457M1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95D041 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X95D041 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95D041 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95D041, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95D041. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95D041.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D099 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13D099 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D099 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D099, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D099. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D099.

Abstract: A clump-forming hygiene granulate has individual granules, each granule having: at least one inner carrier grain of a porous, mineral, non-swelling carrier material; an intermediate layer mantling the carrier grain or grains including a mixture containing at least one powder of a non-swelling, mineral, porous material, and a gel matrix composed at least of starch that swells in cold water, and a hydrocolloid different from starch, which swells in cold water; bentonite powder or superabsorber meal disposed between the carrier grain or grains and the intermediate layer; an outer mantle layer sheathing the intermediate layer, having a mantle layer surface including a mixture containing at least a powder of a non-swelling, mineral, porous material, and bentonite powder; hydrocolloid gel that swells in cold water, disposed between outer mantle layer and intermediate layer; and hydrocolloid grains of a hydrocolloid that swells in cold water, distributed on the mantle layer surface.

Abstract: A grooming tool or hair grasping device suitable for effectively and efficiently removing unwanted hair from an animal's coat. The device includes a handle portion extending along a handle axis and having a first end including a stripping surface. The stripping surface is substantially tapered in a direction transverse to the handle axis and may include a roughened surface.

Abstract: A livestock identification system/method configured to identify individual animals from a pool of livestock is disclosed. The system/method utilizes images of individual animals and determines the identity of a specific animal based on markers extracted from the image of the animal. These markers may then be used to characterize the state of the animal as to weight, health, and other parameters. The system is configured to log these parameters in a temporal database that may be used to determine historical activity of the animal, including but not limited to activity relating to food and/or fluid intake. This historical record in conjunction with analysis of the animal state parameters is used to determine the animal health status and may also be used to determine whether the animal is ready for harvesting.

Abstract: The inventive device object of the present application is an apparatus that attaches to the collar of a puppy or a dog and provides an accessible chew toy for the dog to have in its mouth. The purpose of this product is to give the puppy or dog something to chew on while walking, to prevent them from chewing on the leash, and to help with their leash training. There is also an optional nose strap to be used in lieu of the bit to simply keep the dog's mouth closed. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: The spring-loaded curled tip hand tool for use in untangling fishing line includes a curled tip tool that is uniquely designed for use in untangling a fishing line or otherwise manipulating said fishing line. The curled tip tool extends from and retracts into a hollowed shaft via a spring-loaded button that is positioned at a distal end of the shaft. The shaft may be further defined with a conical tip that is made of a clear material and which includes a lighting member therein. The lighting member is able to project light down the curled tip tool when the device is in use in a poorly or low lit environment. The shaft is held in order to articulate the curled tip tool.

Abstract: An aid for threading at least one fishing line through at least one fish hook, respectively. The aid includes a body, at least one clip, and at least one threader. The at least one clip depends from the body, and is for replaceably holding the at least one fish hook, respectively. The at least one threader is operatively connected to the body, and is for guiding the at least one fishing line through the at least one fish hook, respectively, so as to aid threading the at least one fishing line through the at least one fish hook, respectively.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with high-pull-force magnets, including devices and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs.

Abstract: An apparatus intended for evaluation, preservation and perfusion of an organ, such as a lung. The apparatus includes a container with a bottom portion, an insert portion and a lid portion. A pulmonary artery tube is intended to be connected to the lung pulmonary artery and a trachea tube is intended to be connected to the trachea of the lungs and bent tube connects the pulmonary artery tube to a circuit for providing a fluid to the pulmonary artery is provided. The circuit includes a pump, an oxygenator, an optional leukocyte-filter, and a holder for connecting the trachea tube to a source of respiration. There is an oxygenator tube set and a leukocyte-filter tube set. A supporting structure for the container comprises a recess sized for enclosing said container and a display panel. Moreover, there are two handles, which may be unfolded into a position for supporting a sterile cloth.

Abstract: A composition including an ethylene blocking agent complex formed from the product of an ethylene blocking agent and a host, and at least one water-soluble polymer, wherein the ethylene blocking agent complex and the at least one water-soluble polymer are intermingled is disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pesticide compositions consisting of meso-sized particles in combination with certain adjuvants such as built-in adjuvants which are added directly to the formulation or to an aqueous dilution of the formulation such as tank-mix adjuvants, to provide enhanced effectiveness for the control of agricultural pests. Mesoparticle compositions containing such adjuvants have been found to provide improved effectiveness compared to mesoparticle compositions not containing such adjuvants or to conventional formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a method for reducing temperature stress of plants which comprises applying an effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the formula (I) and an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof to a plant that has been exposed to or to be exposed to a temperature stress factor; and so on.

Abstract: A pest control agent containing a compound represented by the following Formula (1), wherein A represents a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, or the like, K represents a non-metal atom group necessary for forming a cyclic linking group derived from a 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring, in combination with A and two carbon atoms to which A bonds, X represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or the like, n represents an integer of from 0 to 4, T represents —C(=G1)-Q1 (wherein G1 and G2 represent an oxygen atom or the like, Q1 represents a phenyl group which may have a substituent, a heterocyclic group which may have a substituent, or the like), or the like, Q2 represents a phenyl group or the like, G3 represents an oxygen atom or the like, and R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C6 alkyl group, or a group represented by -L-D, or the like (provided that at least either R1 or R2 represents a group represented by -L-D); as an active ingredient exhibits an excellent effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of peracids, such as peroxycarboxylic acids, having reduced odor compared to conventional peracid compositions. The invention further relates to methods employing such compositions, and methods of making these compositions. Typically, the reduced-odor antimicrobial compositions include an alcohol for the esterification reaction to remove short- to mid-chain length malodorous carboxylic acids.

Abstract: This invention provides a compositions and methods of using biologically effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide or an agriculturally suitable salt thereof wherein R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b and R5 are as defined in the disclosure, to protect genetically modified plants and their environment. An effective amount of at least one additional biological agent can be combined with the compound of Formula 1.

Abstract: Disclosure is provided for imidazole derivative compounds that prevent, remove and/or inhibit the formation of biofilms, compositions comprising these compounds, devices comprising these compounds, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-benzyl heterocyclic carboxamides derivatives or their thiocarboxamides derivatives, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide, particularly in the form of compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The invention describes compounds of formula (I), processes for preparing the compounds and methods of using the compounds as herbicides for the control of harmful plants or as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of soybean, corn or cotton.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for controlling weeds post-emergently in sorghum comprising applying to such sorghum a herbicidally effective amount of a composition comprising (a) fluthiacet-methyl and (b) 2,4-D, wherein such 2,4-D is present in a safening amount.

Abstract: Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.

Abstract: A food tray and tray insert are provided that are particularly adapted for use in a heated food holding compartment. Methods of storing cooked food are also provided using such devices. The devices and use thereof allows cooked food such as hamburger patties to be stored at elevated temperatures for extended periods of time without a significant deleterious effect on the organoleptic properties of the cooked food.

Abstract: An improved processing assembly having a meat emulsion pump connected to a stuffing horn. The stuffing horn positioned to fill casings with meat emulsion which form a strand of processed meat that is received by a twister, then a linker, and subsequently deposited on a conveyor.

Abstract: A process for preparing a dry substantially pure and/or technical carnitine powder or granulate, from a substantially unpurified starting material containing a carnitine compound.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for administering hop acids to alter the microbial population of the gastrointestinal tract of animals and to inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals. Also disclosed are methods of increasing weight gain, feed efficiency, milk production in mammals, and egg and meat production in poultry by administering hop acids. Also disclosed are animal feeds containing hops and hop acids.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for stimulating barrier integrity in a mammal by administering to a mammal a composition comprising: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA), and at least two distinct oligosaccharides.

Abstract: Provided are probiotic compositions that have enhanced stability under various storage conditions. The stability of the probiotic compositions is enhanced through the addition of various agents and excipients. Examples of agents and excipients that may be used to enhance the stability of probiotic compositions include prebiotics, such as the sugar alcohols mannitol, sorbitol, and lactitol, and/or phytonutrients such as oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). The probiotic compositions may be formulated into oral dosage forms such as tablets, caplets, and capsules, or manufactured as a chewing gum or as a powder formulation that may be dissolved in a liquid such as water, milk, juice, or yogurt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a natural yeast extract having a high-impact first taste by containing glutamic acid in a large amount. Further, the present invention provides a yeast extract having strong umami by containing 5?-guanylic acid or 5?-inosinic acid in a large amount. In addition, the present invention provides a yeast mutant accumulating glutamic acid, glutamine, and ribonucleic acid in a large amount for obtaining the yeast extract. A yeast mutant inducing a natural mutation to which organic acid-tolerance or organic acid analogue-tolerance is imparted accumulates free glutamic acid and glutamine in such a significant amount as a total amount of 10% by weight or more in a cell, and further accumulates ribonucleic acid in an amount of 5% by weight or more. A yeast extract produced using the above yeast mutant contains L-glutamic acid in an amount of 20% by weight or more, and further contains 5?-IG in an amount of 3% by weight or more.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for providing a fiber-containing pectin product from a plant material. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a plant material comprising pectin, where said pectin is having a degree of esterification of 55% or less, (ii) adding an acidic aqueous solution to the pectin containing plant material obtained in step (i) and providing a suspension of the plant material, where the suspended plant material provides an in situ system by swelling the plant material under conditions where the pectin is kept within the plant material, and (iii) obtaining the fiber-containing pectin product from the suspension provided in step (ii), wherein the plant material is substantially depleted from divalent cations.

Abstract: A system for controlling a pitting system is disclosed. The system comprises a processor configured to: receive a first sensor data; receive a second sensor data; and determine a prune processing parameter based at least in part on the first sensor data and the second sensor data. The system further comprises a memory coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions.

Abstract: Methods of processing tobacco for the production of an oral tobacco product. According to one embodiment the method comprises providing a base blend of tobacco, delivering a pre-determined quantity of said base blend of tobacco to an individual consumer-portion container and introducing an additive to the tobacco directly in the container. Apparatuses for such methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a smokeless tobacco product comprising a tobacco extract. In some embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product is translucent. The invention further provides methods for making and using the smokeless tobacco product. In certain embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product comprises isomalt, maltitol syrup, and a translucent tobacco extract prepared by ultrafiltration.

Abstract: An electrically heated smoking system for receiving an aerosol forming substrate includes a heater for heating the substrate to form the aerosol. The heater includes a heating element. The electrically heated smoking system and the heating element are arranged such that, when the aerosol forming substrate is received in the electrically heated smoking system, the heating element extends a distance only partially along the length of the aerosol forming-substrate, and the heating element is positioned towards the downstream end of the aerosol forming substrate.