Abstract: A tip-up holder for use with a tip-up while ice fishing comprising a hollow housing, where the housing includes at least four walls extending between a top edge and a bottom edge, and where the housing is positioned over an ice hole; a plurality of indentions positioned along the top edge of the housing, where the plurality of indentions receive a tip-up, where a first end of the tip-up is positioned within one indention and a second end of the tip-up is positioned within an indention on an opposing wall; and a set of anchors at the bottom edge of the housing, where the set of anchors secure the housing above the ice hole.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a pad-like support device (1) intended to be attached between a horse's hoof (2) and a horseshoe (3) comprised of at least one first side part (6), at least one second side part (7), at least one middle part (8) and a support section (9) for the frog, and at least one first flexible zone (10) and at least one second flexible zone (11) extending essentially along the pad-like support device's longitudinal direction. This design allows for the support section (9) and the middle part (8) to be flexibly arranged in the horizontal and vertical directions relative to the first side part (6) and the second side part (7).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a clasp hanger for hanging. The clasp hanger includes a hanger hook comprised of an elongated part. The hanger hook has a hanger hook section and a neck section opposite the hook section. The neck section is expandable to allow the clasp hanger to be quickly hung on a support object such as a branch. The clasp hanger further includes an object attachment device attached to the neck section of the hanger hook. This object attachment device is configured for attaching an object to be hung. The object may be, for example, configured to dispense a chemical or formulation useful in agricultural pest management. The hanger hook, and object attachment device are disposed such that, after the support object is pushed through the neck, the hanger hook will automatically rotate such that the support object is disposed at an interior part of the hanger hook that is away from the neck section. This prevents the support object from passing back through the neck section.

Abstract: A trapping device and method for capturing and monitoring the existence and behavior of crawling insects, such as bed bugs, is provided. The trapping device has a textured two-dimensional surface with one or more triangular entrance areas, where one of the triangular sections functions as a base, one or more wing sections, connected to either one the base or to another wing section by a neck; and a collecting area connected to one or more wing sections by a bridge. The trapping device can further include a support structure, and can be enclosed in a case with one or more entrances. The trapping device can also comprise a catching area that can optionally include an adhesive for immobilizing the insects.

Abstract: Disclosed are heatable enclosures useful in treating materials for eradication of pests. Specifically, a heating layer which can be fitted or retrofitted into a numerous and wide variety of containers and enclosures, such as suitcases, boxes, trucks and trailers, which are operable to heat the enclosed space of the container to treat heatable materials over a period of time to eradicate pests. Heating films can be utilized that are inexpensive and lightweight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hornet trap, characterised in that it comprises: a metal chamber (1) that defines a cavity (2), a wall of the chamber being provided with opening means (3) through which at least one hornet can enter the cavity, the opening means (3) being sized such that electromagnetic waves with a given frequency present in the cavity cannot escape from the cavity (2), means (4, 5, 6) of detecting the presence of at least one hornet in the cavity (2), and an electromagnetic wave source (S) capable of generating electromagnetic waves at the given frequency inside the cavity (2) when a hornet is detected in the cavity a call means (A).

Abstract: A flexible frame for a high clearance agricultural vehicle has left and right frame rails, an axle suspended beneath the frame rails, and a suspension system coupling the axle to the frame rails. Left and right vertical mounts are coupled to the frame rails. Upper and lower torque rods couple the axle to the vertical mounts with brackets. The suspension system also has a cross torque rod having a left end coupled to an inward facing bracket on the left vertical mount and a right end coupled to an inward facing bracket on the right vertical mount. Each of the upper, lower and cross torque rods are coupled to its respective torque rod brackets with rotatable joints. The rotatable joint permits angular rotation of the torque rod about its torque rod bracket.

Abstract: A raccoon trapping module which can be attached to an existing wildlife trapping cage to enable only raccoons to be trapped in the trapping cage, comprising at least a door which opens and closes an entrance of a horizontally long cage, a lock mechanism which locks the door in an open state, and a linkage member which is linked with a trigger member which performs a lock release operation of the lock mechanism, wherein a hollow housing is provided which is attached to an end part of the cage at the opposite side from the door, a surface of the housing at the door side has an arm insertion hole which enables a raccoon to insert a forearm, a baiting part in which bait is placed is provided inside of the housing within a range which a hand of the raccoon can reach when the raccoon inserts its forearm from the opening part, and a connecting member makes a linkage member perform a lock release operation of a lock mechanism by the action of a raccoon which takes bait from the baiting member.

Abstract: A portable electronic animal call device comprising a housing, a memory, a plurality of user inputs, a speaker, an amplifier, a power source, a status indicator, and a controller for controlling the electronic components. The housing encloses the electronic components and includes a plurality of sound openings near the speaker. The housing also includes a plurality of ridges and recesses for gripping the device. The memory stores animal sound files therein. The inputs include a power button, a plurality of animal sound selection buttons, and one or more volume inputs. The user holds or presses the power button to turn on and off the device and to resume and pause an animal sound. The user presses one of the animal sound selection buttons to select and play a desired animal sound. The status indicator communicates a power or animal sound status via LED light or similar alert.

Abstract: The straw comprises a tube (11) having a swelling plug (15) provided with a fibrous support agent and a swelling agent combined with the support agent and configured, at least close to a second end (18) of the swelling plug, after a liquid-based substance has come up against its second end, to be in a state of swelling constrained by said tube such that if a first part (26) of the swelling plug of length comprised between 2 mm and 3 mm starting from its second end has come out of the tube via a second end (14) of the tube, whereas a second part of the swelling plug remains in the tube, the first part of the swelling plug becomes decompacted and expands with the second end of the swelling plug which assumes a diameter (d) at least equal to one and a half times the inner diameter of the tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dosage regime for treating an animal over a pest season, the dosage regime comprising a first dosage projectile having a unique identifier and containing a first pesticide; a second dosage projectile having a unique identifier and containing a second pesticide; and a third dosage projectile having a unique identifier and containing a third pesticide; wherein the dosage projectiles are configured for remotely delivering the pesticides to an animal; and wherein the unique identifiers indicate the timing of administration of each pesticide over a pest season. The invention also relates to use of the dosage regime to treat an animal over a pest season.

Abstract: A molluscicidal composition, comprising: a molluscicidal activity promoting additive comprising a calcium-containing salt of ethylene disuccinic acid or calcium ions and ethylenediamine disuccinic moieties, having at least 1 mole of calcium per mole of ethylenediamine disuccinic acid; and a carrier material edible to molluscs.

Abstract: A spray liquid adjuvant comprising a spray drift agent dispersed in a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: Provided is a surfactant blend and its use as an adjuvant in agricultural compositions. The surfactant blend comprises: (a) an alkoxylate of formula I: R1O-(AO)x-(EO)y—H (I); and (b) an alkoxylate of formula II: R2O-(EO)r—(PO)p-(EO)q—H (II) wherein R1, R2, x, y, r, p, and q are as defined herein.

Abstract: A method and system of improving efficacy of an insecticide, which includes attracting a target species to a treatment area using a synthetic trail pheromone, and exposing the target species to an insecticide at the treatment area.

Abstract: Microbial growth inhibiting solutions and methods of employing the microbial growth inhibiting solutions in flushing and coating medical devices are disclosed. In alternative embodiments, the microbial growth inhibiting solutions include combinations of a chelating agent with a C4-C9, C10 or C12 carboxylate antimicrobial agent, for example, such as n-capric, n-lauric, or n-octanoic acid. Methods of using these microbial growth inhibiting solutions for coating a medical device and for inhibiting catheter infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: Mosquito Solutions Repellent Detergent is a successful and effective combination of detergent and mosquito repellent agent, used to launder textiles or articles including but not limited to: clothing such as but not limited to shirts, jackets, shoelaces and bags or gear used for hunting, fishing or outdoor backpacking; bedding items such as but not limited to tents, nets and throw blankets; household items such as but not limited to entryway rugs, outdoor rugs, and weather-stripping for doors, windows and vents. For prevention of vector-borne illnesses and public health threats including but not limited to: Malaria, Dengue Fever, Yellow Fever, Rift Valley Fever, and Arboviral Encephalitides such as Eastern equine encephalitis, Japanese encephalitis, La Crosse encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, West Nile Virus and Western equine encephalitis; by creating a mosquito repellent impregnated barrier out of your clothing, bedding or other textiles.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing growth of corn plants, comprising treating corn seed or the corn plant that germinates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one chitooligosaccharide, wherein upon harvesting the corn plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated corn plants or corn plants harvested from untreated corn seed.

Abstract: Anti-bacterial compounds have been identified having the general structures defined by Formula (I), Formula (II), and Formula (III).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling insects, especially from the order Lepidoptera, Coleoptera or Diptera, that are resistant to ryanodine-modulator insecticides, especially chlorantraniliprole and cyantraniliprole, using anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and their mixtures.

Abstract: The use of thiazole-4-carboxylic esters and thioesters of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, Y1, Y2, Y3, W, X and G have the meanings given in the description, and also of agrochemically active salts thereof, as fungicides.

Abstract: A system for reducing the incidence or severity of fungal infection of a plant, comprising a chemical fungicide component, which may be provided by foliar or root (soil or liquid nutrient) application, together with an antifungal plant defensin not in nature expressed in the plant being protected or expressed in lower amounts or in different tissues, provides synergistic improvement in protection against infection by a plant pathogenic fungus which is susceptible to the defensin and the fungicide. The fungicide can be a strobilurin or a triazole, and the defensin can be selected from a wide range of known defensins, for example, NaD1 and others, or it can be a chimeric defensin engineered for low toxicity to the plant. The defensin can be provided as a protein formulation, optionally together with the fungicide, or it can be provided by recombinant expression in the plant to be protected from fungal infection.

Abstract: Use of formulations consisting of suspo-emulsions comprising a microcapsule suspension, the microcapsules including at least one active ingredient selected from the pyrethroid and/or neonicotinoid classes, at least one synergistic agent, and an emulsion comprising at least an active ingredient of the above classes, and at least one synergistic agent, the microcapsules being formed of polyurea, obtainable by inter-facial polymerization of diphenylmethylen-4,4?-diisocyanate, optionally in admixture with polymethylenpolyphenylisocyanate, the formulations having a prolonged knockdown and killing effect, even of three months, even of six months or even of nine months, the suspo-emulsions comprising: component A): microcapsules in suspension comprising inside the microcapsule at least one active ingredient, a synergistic agent, optionally a solvent, the total amount of these components being not higher than 50% by weight with respect to the weight of the suspension A), the complement to 100% by weight of component

Abstract: The present invention provides methods comprising applying to a crop of soybean plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound a compound of formula (I) wherein —B1-B2-B3— is —C?N—O—, —C?N—CH2—, —N—CH2—CH2—, or —C?C—O—; R1 is trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl or chlorodifluoromethyl; R2 is group (X) wherein X2 is C—X6 or nitrogen; X1, X3 and X6 are independently hydrogen, halogen or trihalomethyl, wherein at least one of X1, X3 and X6 is not hydrogen; A is selected from group (A1) to (A4) and Y1, Y2, Y3, R5 and R8 are as defined in claim 1. The methods are preferably for the control of stinkbugs, in particular Euschistus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid insecticidal composition containing one or more pyrethroid compounds and two or more organic solvents. The pyrethroid compounds may be, for example, compounds represented by the following formula (I), including 4-methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl=2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; 4-methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl=2,2-dimethyl-3-(1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; 4-methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzyl=2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-cyano-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate; and the like. wherein Rx, Ry and R represent the same meaning as defined in the specification. The liquid insecticidal composition is for spraying, has a density of 0.80 g/cm3 or more and a kinematic viscosity coefficient of 2.0 cSt or more and 6.0 cSt or less, and exhibits an excellent controlling effect on insect pests.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for producing broad spectrum disinfectants using a colloidal suspension of chlorine dioxide in deionized water, and more particularly, producing chlorine dioxide compositions that clean, disinfect and/or sterilize in one step with no harmful byproducts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling spread of a noxious weed comprising the step of injecting a non-toxic solution in the ground proximate to the noxious weed plant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions of thermoplastic compositions with antimicrobial properties. The resulting compositions, comprising one or more thermoplastic polymers, a zinc additive component, and an acid stabilizer component, can be used in the manufacture of articles requiring antimicrobial protection while still retaining the advantageous physical properties of thermoplastic compositions. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Treatment compositions which impart a microbicidal benefit to treated surfaces which compositions comprise (or in certain preferred embodiments may consist essentially of, or may consist of) as constituents: a zinc source material which releases zinc ions into the treatment composition, preferably a source of Zn++ ions; at least one lower alkyl monohydric alcohol (preferably at least about 25% wt.

Abstract: A method of making a coatable composition includes: a) providing a initial composition comprising silica nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous liquid medium, wherein the silica nanoparticles have a particle size distribution with an average particle size of less than or equal to 100 nanometers, and wherein the silica sol has a pH greater than 6; b) acidifying the initial composition to a pH of less than or equal to 4 using inorganic acid to provide an acidified composition; and c) dissolving at least one metal compound in the acidified composition to provide a coatable composition. The at least one metal compound includes at least one of a silver compound, a zinc compound, and a copper compound. Coatable compositions, antimicrobial compositions, preparable by the method are also disclosed. Antimicrobial articles including the antimicrobial compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A paraffinic spray oil and a method of using the spray oil for controlling turfgrass pests is disclosed. The spray oil comprises paraffinic oil and a quick break emulsifier, which is formulated as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion for use. The paraffinic oil and emulsifier are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 95:5 to about 99.95:0.05, and preferably from about 98.5:1.5 to about 99.9:0.1. When applied to turfgrass, the O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass to contact pests thereon. When provided at sufficient paraffinic oil dosages, generally at least about 0.5 gal oil/acre and preferably in the range of about 0.5 gal/acre to about 60 gal/acre, the spray oil is effective in controlling a variety of turfgrass pests, particularly insect and fungal pests, with little or no phytotoxic effects. Further, use of the spray oil as indicated for controlling turfgrass pests also enhances the growth of turfgrass.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to engineered bacteriophages that produce polypeptides that interfere with or quench quorum sensing. In certain aspects the quorum quenching enzyme AiiA has a broad specificity for degrading substrates, small signal molecule acyl homoserine factories (AHL) that initiates the quorum sensing pathway with global impact for diverse bacteria in biofilm. Certain embodiments are directed to the engineered T7aiiA phage that effectively degraded AHL from diverse bacteria and inhibited formation of the mixed species biofilms containing Pseudomonas aeruginosa and E. coli. Engineered phages can be used as antifouling and antibacterial agents in industrial and clinical settings by lysing the host bacteria and stably expressing quorum quenching enzyme having a broad substrate specificity and impacting diverse bacteria in the community.

Abstract: The fungus Metarhizum anisopliae and the fungus Beauveria bassiana have been found to be effective for control of small hive beetles in honey bee colonies. The control of small hive beetles in honey bee colonies is effected by applying to the beetle, the honey bee hive, the vicinity of the honey bee hive, or the surrounding soils, or the soil in the pan at the hive bottom board, a composition of a miticidally effective amount of Metarhizum anisopliae or Beauveria bassiana.

Abstract: In order to improve the transfer of heat from a warm fluid inside a heat exchanger tube (333) including an elongated tube with a wall with an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface is provided with at least one longitudinally extending interior wall (363?, 363?) which extends from one side of the interior surface towards another side of the interior surface.

Abstract: A configurable device includes a body, driveshaft, plate and driver. The body includes a receptacle, recess, and axial bore. The receptacle is disposed about the bore, and the recess is disposed below and in communication with the receptacle. The receptacle is to receive a pasta strand and communicate a portion of the strand into the recess. The driveshaft includes a first portion and second portion. The first portion extends through the bore, and the second portion extends into the recess. The plate is secured to the second portion and includes a surface having a radial projection extending toward the recess. The planar surface is to abut the portion of the strand in the recess. The driver has an axial opening to removeably engage the first portion. The driver is enabled to rotate the driveshaft that in turn rotates the plate causing the projection to break the portion of the strand.

Abstract: A system for producing end product by cutting flat blocks, in particular flat and hollow wafer blocks. The system includes a main cutting station in which a contour cutting apparatus, which cuts the blocks through contour cuts transversely to a rectilinear transport path, is provided and which extends in longitudinal direction of the system. A main conveying device disposed along the transport path conveys the blocks through the contour cutting apparatus. At least one contour cutting module of the cutting apparatus is provided with at least one cutting tool that can be moved to and fro in the transverse direction of the system to produce a contour cut in the blocks passing the contour cutting apparatus in the longitudinal direction of the system.

Abstract: A method of baking alcohol infused cupcakes is provided. The cupcakes may be at least partially baked and then dehydrated. A user may then inject alcohol into the dehydrated cupcake. The cupcakes may be chilled and then eaten.

Abstract: A food smoking cake 418, 52, 54 comprises a discrete block configured to be placed into abutment with at least one substantially similar block such that when an end one of a series of abutting blocks is lit by a flame, adjacent abutting blocks will each smoulder sequentially.

Abstract: Provided is a method of storing persimmons comprising the step of exposing persimmons to an atmosphere that contains a cyclopropene compound, wherein either (a) the persimmons are in a modified-atmosphere package during exposure to the cyclopropene compound, or (b) the persimmons are placed into a modified-atmosphere package after exposure to the cyclopropene compound, and the persimmons remain in the modified atmosphere package for at least two hours. In some embodiments, the modified-atmosphere package is constructed so that the transmission rate of oxygen for the entire package is from 200 to 40,000 cubic centimeters per day per kilogram of persimmons.

Abstract: Thickened milk and fruit containing beverages and components thereof are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a shelf-stable beverage component product including a dry components packet and a wet components packet. The dry components packet includes milk powder. The wet components packet includes a fruit component and a carrageenan component. The wet components packet is at least in a partially liquid state. The dry components packet and the wet components packet are combined together in a liquid carrier to provide a thickened beverage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a whole soybean milk with superior storage stability which shows almost no change in viscosity when stored for a long time, and a whole soybean milk prepared thereby. As a method of the present invention provides a whole soybean milk having small particle sizes based on a procedure simpler than pre-existing methods, time for preparing a whole soybean milk can be shortened. Further, as the whole soybean milk obtained by this method shows almost no change in viscosity when stored for a long time, its shelf life can be extended dramatically as compared to pre-existing whole soybean milk containing both soybean milk residue and soybean liquid, which shows viscosity increase over time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for producing a chocolate product. The method includes delivering liquid chocolate having a viscosity through a pipe along a delivery path to a production station for producing the chocolate product. The liquid chocolate includes solid particles suspended within the liquid chocolate. The method changes the viscosity of the liquid chocolate by applying an electric field to the liquid chocolate in a direction along the delivery path of a strength and duration determined to aggregate the suspended solid particles into streamlined shapes extending along the direction of the delivery path.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat resistant fat based confection. The heat resistance of the confection may be conferred either via inclusion of a polyol and at least one other thermal structuring component in the fat based confection, or via preparation of a premix comprising the polyol and at least one other component of the confection, or a combination of these. Methods of making the fat based confection, and packaged fat based confections, are also provided.

Abstract: A process is described for producing oven-type confectionery products without additives, frozen/lowered in temperature, with quick recovery before eating them, that comprises the steps of: completely cooking the confectionery product; immediately freezing/lowering in temperature the cooked confectionery product by using liquid nitrogen; packaging the confectionery product frozen/lowered in temperature; and possibly storing and transporting the packaged confectionery product.

Abstract: The prevent invention relates to a fondant comprising a sugar system made up of a first non-crystalline phase and a second crystalline phase, wherein the non-crystalline phase contains isomaltulose and sucrose and wherein the crystalline phase contains isomaltulose. The invention also relates to a method for the production thereof, the use of the fondant as icing, coating or filling for baked goods and baked goods that are completely or partially coated with the fondant according to the invention.

Abstract: Individual portions of ice cream are dispensed from a bulk container. A motor drives a lead screw, to expand a scissor linkage and drive a dispensing head against the bulk container. Pressure applied to the container causes it to collapse and discharge ice cream from an outlet. The lead screw is orthogonal with the movement of the dispensing head and the axis of collapse of the container. The container, motor and lead screw are carried on a drawer which is slidably mounted in a refrigerated housing. Pressure is monitored to regulate operation of the motor. An encoder controls the motor for a specific portion size.

Abstract: A method for producing an assembly of at least one dairy protein and at least one vegetable protein, and the assembly obtained by the method. Also, the uses of the assembly, in particular in the food processing field.

Abstract: A premix for broiler feed and a method of feeding a broiler that produces DHA and EPA enriched chicken while avoiding or reducing negative effects to the taste, colour, texture, aroma, pH and shelf life which may be significant enough to make the chicken unacceptable to consumers. One embodiment of the method involves feeding a broiler over about 14 to 21 days with a broiler feed supplemented with the premix. The premix includes marine-sourced docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), plant-sourced alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and organic selenium. The broilers are fed until their total DHA, EPA and ALA intakes are in a certain range. The broilers are then slaughtered and processed into chicken products. This may result in chicken products with an enrichment of omega-3 EFAs in the range of about 239.9 to about 472.7 milligrams of total omega-3 per 100 grams of total edible meat.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of a fat composition for sustaining an enhanced palatability of a food for pet over time, wherein said fat composition has a C12:0/C10:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.85 to about 2.5 and/or a C14:0/C12:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.45 to about 4.3. The present invention further concerns the use of said fat composition for preparing other enhanced palatability-sustaining fat compositions as well as foods for pet, all compositions and foods having an enhanced palatability sustained over time.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils.