Abstract: An animal feeding vehicle includes a movement control system, a GPS receiver for generating a first set of parameters including location information, a proximity sensor for generating a second set of parameters including spatial information, a position sensor for generating a third set of parameters including motion information, a feeding system including a feeding control system for feeding animals based on a fourth set of parameters. A control unit receives the first, second, third, and fourth sets of parameters, and defines a first mode in which the user controls the movement control system and the feeding control system, and in which the control unit records data representing the first, second, third, and fourth sets of parameters; and a second mode in which the control unit controls the movement control system and the feeding system by comparing recorded data with the first, second, third, and fourth sets of parameters.

Abstract: An apparatus for receiving a food product having a cover and a removable liner are discussed. The cover has a top and bottom opening and a sidewall that extends at least partially between the top and bottom opening. At least one aperture is disposed on the sidewall. The removable liner can be inserted within the cover to form the apparatus for receiving the food product. After use of the removable liner, a user can dispose the removable liner by using the aperture to lift the cover with the removable liner inside, and dropping the removable liner into a waste receptacle.

Abstract: Automatic feeding device (1) for pets associated to a RFID reader (3) for reading of one or more ID tags that are attached to one or more pets. The automatic feeding device (1) comprises one or more magazines (4) for portion packages (6) with food, and an automatic opening mechanism (7) for opening of the portion packages (6) and serving of the content.

Abstract: A tracking tag for aquatic animals may detect the occurrence of a predation event. The tag may include a pH sensitive material that degrades in the environment of an animal's gut. The degradation of the pH sensitive material causes a change in a detectable characteristic of the tag, which allows the tag to detect the predation event and adjust its operation accordingly.

Abstract: An appliance for grooming furred animals including a tubular body part forming a handle and an airflow duct connectable to a vacuum cleaner, the distal end of the body part being flared out to form a head part communicating with the airflow duct; a comb assembly being pivotally supported from the forward edge of the opening of the head part with a comb orientated more or less normal to the longitudinal axis of the body part or tilted towards a user of the appliance to make an angle with the longitudinal axis of the body part in the range 90 to 60 degrees; the comb assembly being pivotally displaceable by various means inwardly from its the deployed position into a retracted position within the head part where the comb is exposed to and swept by airflow generated by the vacuum cleaner, thereby removing accumulated hair.

Abstract: An assembly for forklift tine carriage of a downed livestock animal, the forklift including a lateral tine and an oppositely lateral tine, the assembly incorporating a durable flexible sheet having longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal edges; longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal pairs of “D” loops respectively fixedly attached to the durable flexible sheet at its longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal edges; longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal stays respectively extending through the longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal pairs “D” loops; and lateral and oppositely lateral pairs of durable flexible loops engaging the longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal stays, the lateral and oppositely lateral pairs of durable flexible loops being slidably positionable along the longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal stays for, upon longitudinal movements of the lateral and oppositely lateral forklift tines over the durable flexible sheet, respectively engaging the lateral and oppositely lateral forklif

Abstract: A defense apparatus for a dog or other animal, comprising a transmitting unit to be held by a person responsible for the animal, such as its owner, and a receiving unit configured to be worn by the animal, such as a collar. The owner may use the transmitting unit to activate a spray mechanism and/or sound frequency to be emitted from the receiving unit worn by the animal.

Abstract: A pet leash has an extended leash section, in an extended leash body form, with a pulling and holding end and an extended end. A scalable adjustment ring is connected to the extended end of the extended leash section, A C-shaped collar is connected to the scalable adjustment ring. The two opposite ends of the C-shaped collar are provided with two buckles to be connected to the adjustment ring. The two buckles can move along the shape of the adjustment ring to change the diameter of the collar. Thus, through adjusting the diameter size of the scalable adjustment ring, the maximum expanding extent of the diameter size of the C-shaped collar can be restricted to further achieve the tightening efficacy of a pet leash when a pet attempts a sudden rush, as well as effectively preventing the pet from escaping from it when it is released.

Abstract: A dog diaper securing device may include a webbing. The webbing may have a first end and a second end. The first end of the webbing may have a first fastener attached to the end. The second end of the webbing may have a second fastener attached to the end. A buckle may be attached to the webbing. At least one belt keeper may be attached to the webbing.

Abstract: There is provided a restraining device with a safety attachment for walking a dog, the device having a harness and an extension pole, wherein the pole is rigid and is attached to said harness at its proximal end, and is attachable to a leash on its distal end. The rigid extension pole extends substantially vertically above the dog and keeps the leash away from the dog's body, thereby preventing the leash from becoming entangled with the dog's legs.

Abstract: A collapsible pedestal is disclosed for use with a pet dish or fountain. The pedestal is made of several releasably attached legs. Preferably, all of the legs are of a substantially identical design. Each leg has a coupling hub that may be a pair of hinged, knuckle connection such that the legs may be freely rotatable. The pedestal can be collapsed into a collapsed condition, which accounts for a lesser volume than when the pedestal is in an operating condition. Additionally, the pedestal may be configured to be inverted such that different cradles can be used, each cradle configured to accommodate a bowl, dish, fountain, or other object of varying shapes or designs. Additional legs can be added to an existing pedestal.

Abstract: A squirrel deterrent support for a bird feeder includes an elongated rigid substantially straight pole of at least five feet in length. A hook at the upper end supports a bird feeder and a bracket at the lower end supports the pole on a fixed surface so that it extends upwardly and outwardly at an angle of about 60°. A plurality of elongated tubes surround the pole and include bearings at each end so as to rotate around the pole. Each tube carries a barrier in the form of fan blades that extend radially outwardly and rotate with the tube. A circular baffle in the form of an inverted bowl is carried by the pole above the barriers.

Abstract: An apparatus for dividing an aquarium into a plurality of compartments includes retainer assemblies and a divider. The retainer assemblies each have a retainer member and a base member, and the base member is removably attachable to the aquarium. The divider is positionable between retainer assemblies and has at least one opening allowing for fluid communication between compartments. A method for dividing an aquarium into compartments includes affixing retainer assemblies to locations in the aquarium, positioning a divider between the retainer assemblies, and connecting the divider to the retainer assemblies.

Abstract: An aquarium includes an outer housing including a bottom wall and a side wall extending from the bottom wall, the outer housing defining a first interior tank volume to house water. The aquarium also includes a base disposed inside the first interior volume and coupled to the bottom wall, the base including an aperture. The aquarium also includes an inner housing coupled to the base, the inner housing defining a second interior tank volume to house water, wherein the aperture provides fluid communication between the first and second interior tank volumes.

Abstract: A genetically modified non-human animal is provided, wherein the non-human animal expresses an antibody repertoire capable of pH dependent binding to antigens upon immunization. A genetically modified non-human animal is provided that expresses human immunoglobulin light chain variable domains derived from a limited repertoire of human immunoglobulin light chain variable gene segments that comprise histidine modifications in their germline sequence. Methods of making non-human animals that express antibodies comprising histidine residues encoded by histidine codons introduced into immunoglobulin light chain nucleotide sequences are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic non-human animals that are engineered to contain human immunoglobulin gene loci. In particular, animals in accordance with the invention possess human Ig loci that include plural variable (VH and VK) gene regions. Advantageously, the inclusion of plural variable region genes enhances the specificity and diversity of human antibodies produced by the animal. Further, the inclusion of such regions enhances and reconstitutes B-cell development to the animals, such that the animals possess abundant mature B-cells secreting extremely high affinity antibodies.

Abstract: A fishing lure device attracts fish using sound, movement, reflection and appearance. The device includes an elongated main body having a front end, a rear end and a perimeter surface coupled to and extending between the front end and the rear end. A longitudinal axis extends through the main body between the front end and the rear end. At least one hook is attached to the main body. Each hook is configured to catch a fish thereon. A pair of panels is coupled to the main body. Each of the panels is angled upwardly and outwardly away from a top side of the main body. The panels are orientated in opposite directions with respect to each other and orientated perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal axis of the main body.

Abstract: A squid-shaped soft lure simulating color tone, shimmer and movement of a live squid is formed as a squid-shaped lure main body made of a transparent or translucent thermoplastic elastomer with rubber-like elasticity into which shimmering substances are incorporated. The lure has a hollow interior to receive along its length a line which is to be equipped with a hook. A plurality of colored rings, each of which is a segment of a transparent or translucent soft synthetic resin hose having an outer circumferential face covered by a hologram sheet adhered thereto and one eyeball retaining ring which is a segment of the same or a like hose and onto a surface of which a pair of symmetrical eyeball sheets are adhered are integrally press-fitted into respectively the trunk part of the lure main body and the head part thereof in such a manner that the rings are communicatively connected in a concentric fashion and serially arranged as a whole.

Abstract: There is provided a fishing rod having a bendable front that can be used between two stones. The fishing rod includes a rotation member at the rear of a first segment, and a rotation groove to which the rotation member is coupled. A support unit includes a rotation pin penetrating the rotation member and the rotation groove. The support unit extends through an extending and retracting hole at the front of a second segment, and the front of the fishing rod in which the first segment is bent at the second segment is bent. By doing this, it is possible to easily catch fish gathering between two stones or in the lower region between two stones in the river or between two stones or in the lower region between two stones of the breakwater of the sea by using the fish hook of the fishing rod having a bendable front that can be used between two stones without using a sinker and a float and requiring high-level fishing skills.

Abstract: A bail support mechanism includes a first bail support member, a striking member, a spring member, and an abutting surface. The abutting surface includes a first portion, a second portion, a stepped portion, and a sliding portion. The first portion is a portion that the striking member abuts when in the line guiding position. The second portion is a portion that the striking member abuts when in the line releasing position. The stepped portion is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. The sliding portion extends continuously from the first portion to the apex.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device BS mainly for fishing on and near the bottom without hooks snagging on bottom objects. BS consists mainly of two parts with different densities; a lower part (heavier than water) and an upper part (lighter than water). The whole device is sinking but due to the parts difference in density it holds a position with the sinking part down and the buoyancy part with bait and hooks above making it avoid bottom contact both when stationary and when moving. The device has a design which makes it pass most obstacles which are found on bottom without snagging. Parts of the device can be made of hard or soft material. To reduce disturbing light reflections some surfaces are dull and angled. Artificial baits for BS can be designed differently and they should have less density than water. Natural baits can be used with a floating body.

Abstract: A wooden fishing bobber is a piece of wood no longer than 3 inches and not weighing more than 3 ounces which has a hole drilled through the wood. There is nothing attached directly to the wood. The bobber is designed to be used when fishing fresh or salt water. The bobber is to be cast into the water and can remain floating or can be retrieved through the water creating splashes. The bobber will have either line from the fishing pole (or reel) going directly through the hole or can have independent line with swivels on both ends which can be attached to the fishing pole or reel. There also can be beads on one or both ends just above the swivels in order to produce more noise for the fish to hear and to protect the knots tied to the swivels.

Abstract: A multiple scent delivery device includes a support housing having a plurality of holes therein and having an upper end and a lower end, a heating source removably connected to a lower end of said upwardly disposed support housing, a heat spacer plate disposed in the housing above the heating source, a cone shaped inner flue operably disposed within the support housing having a plurality of holes therein and having an upper end and a lower end and an upper container disposed on the upper end of support housing in spaced-apart relationship above from the heating source for retaining an aromatic substance, whereby heat generated induces the retained aromatic substance within the upper container to disperse into the ambient air.

Abstract: An automatic scent dispersion device for providing an automatic scent dispersion system that automatically disperses hunting, cover, and training scent. The automatic scent dispersion device generally includes a waterproof case which houses the motor driven pump which derives its power from the battery source that delivers the power first to the switch which in turn delivers the power to the circuit board mounted precise angle sensor and when the precise angle switch circuit is open the self-priming pump is engaged which causes fluid to pass from the reservoir bottle through the rubber pick up line, through the prime relief T connector, into the pump and out the dispersion hose and exiting the dispersion nozzle.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to a structure comprising a panel, a hub assembly, four panel support rods, and a mounting rod. The panel defines four corners. At the same time, each of the four panel support rods spans from the hub assembly to a respective one of the four corners. The mounting rod spans from the assembly so that at least a portion of the mounting rod projects beyond the panel. The mounting rod may be used to fixate the structure to a ground surface or to a tree stand.

Abstract: A structure comprises a first end panel, a second end panel, and a side panel that spans between the first end panel and the second end panel. The various panels are supported by a plurality of hubs and rods. When erected, the structure appears similar in shape to a hay bale. The structure may be manually collapsed into a very compact form for transport and storage.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition comprising an agrochemical and a compound of formula (I) wherein each A is independently selected from C1-10 alkanediyl; n is an integer selected from 0 to 45 inclusive; and m is an integer selected from 1, 2, 3 and 4; R is a branched or linear C1-C24 hydrocarbon either fully saturated or comprising up to three double bonds or is phenyl or is benzyl or is a C3-C8 fully saturated cyclic group; and R is substituted 1, 2, 3 or 4 times as defined by the value of m; and when m is 1 and n is not zero, R may also be hydrogen; and Q is a branched or linear C1-C24 hydrocarbon either fully saturated or comprising up to three double bonds or is phenyl or is benzyl or is a C3-C8 fully saturated cyclic group; provided that when m is 1 and n is zero, Q and R are not both selected from a branched or linear C1-C24 hydrocarbon either fully saturated or comprising up to three double bonds to methods of making and using the compositions; and to the use of the compounds as adjuvants for ag

Abstract: A method for preparing a glyphosate herbicidal aqueous concentrate to improve the handling of the concentrate, the method comprising forming a mixture of at least two nitrogen bases, and reacting the mixture of the at least two bases with glyphosate acid to provide an aqueous mixture of glyphosate salts wherein the concentration of glyphosate (based on glyphosate acid equivalent) is at least 200 gae/L.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a suspension of a polymer comprising, in addition to said polymer, a) a liquid medium; b) a monovalent cation salt; c) an alginate.

Abstract: Pest control compositions and, in particular, pest repellent and pesticidal compositions containing nootkatone and/or a derivative or analog thereof, alone or combination with one or more active ingredients are provided. Methods of formulating and using the compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for noxious organisms-controlling agent having a synergistic effect and a method for using said composition, which comprises, as active ingredients thereof, one or more compounds selected from the phthalamide derivatives represented by general formula (I) being useful as an insecticide or acaricide and one or more compounds selected from the compounds having insecticidal, acaricidal or nematocidal activity: wherein R1, R2 and R3 may be the same or different and each represent hydrogen atom, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, -A1-Qp, etc., each of X and Y may be the same or different and represents hydrogen atom, halogen atom, etc., n is an integer of 1 to 4, m is an integer of 1 to 5, and each of Z1 and Z2 represents O or S.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of using aminoethoxyvinylglycine (AVG), or a salt thereof, on oil palm before harvest to increase oil production.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (1) (wherein each of X1 and X2 independently represents —OR1, —NR2R3 or —CR4R5R6 or the like, each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently represents an unsubstituted or substituent-bearing glycosyl group or an unsubstituted or substituent-bearing C1 to C30 alkyl group or the like, and A represents an unsubstituted or substituent-bearing C1 to C30 alkyl group or the like) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula (I) their use as germination trap for parasitic weeds, for the regulation of branching, tillering and root development, for enhancement of cambium growth, for the regulation of hyphal growth of mycorrhizal fungi and compositions comprising compounds of formula (I) and insecticides and/or fungicides.

Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising design of enlarged pectins are provided. Elaborated pectins are useful for a multitude of functions including surface coating, penetrant, additive and gell. Methods according to the present invention comprise steps for treatments to one or more live pectic cells in one or more compositions that result in modified pectins. In specific embodiments, methods are provided for applying the nanotechnology to live cells for carriage and incorporation of polar compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods 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; for controlling and/or combating animal pests in soil application methods and seed treatment methods The anthranilamide compounds of formula (I) are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) at least one pesticidally active anthranilamide compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and 2) at least one fungicidally active compound II selected from a group F comprising azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, carbamates, heterocyclic and various other compounds as defined in the description, in synergistically effective amounts. The invention relates further to methods and use of these mixtures for combating and controlling insects, acarids or nematodes and harmful fungi in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests, especially also for protecting plant propagation material, such as seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods for controlling pests and/or increasing the plant health of a cultivated plant with at least one modification, 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 present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) at least one pesticidally active anthranilamide compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and k are as defined in the description; and 2) at least one pesticidally active compound II selected from a group M comprising acteylcholine esterase inhibitors, GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists, sodium channel modulators, nicotinic acteylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists, allosteric nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activitaors, chloride channel activators, juvenile hormone mimics, homopteran feeding blockers, mit grow inhibitors, inhibitors of mitochondrial bATP synthase, uncouplers of the oxidative phosphorylation, inhibitors of the chitin biosynthesis, moulting disruptors, ecdyson receptor agonists, octamin receptor agonists, inhibitors of the MET, voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers, inhibitors of the lipid synthesis, ryanodine receptor modulators and other compounds as defined in the des

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) for enhancing tolerance in plants to abiotic stress and to the associated enhancement in plant growth and/or increase in plant yield, and to corresponding methods.

Abstract: The present application provides processes for making pesticidal compounds and compounds useful both as pesticides and in the making of pesticidal compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods comprising applying to a crop of rice plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound of formula (I): wherein —B1—B2—B3— is —C?N—O—, —C?N—CH2—, —C?CH2—O— or —N—CH2—CH2—; L is a direct bond or methylene; A1 and A2 are C—H, or one of A1 and A2 is C—H and the other is N; X1 is group X R1 is C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl or C3-C6cycloalkyl; R2 is chlorodifluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl; each R3 is independently bromo, chloro, fluoro or trifluoromethyl; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, methyl, halomethyl or cyano; R5 is hydrogen; or R4 and R5 together form a bridging 1,3-butadiene group; p is 2 or 3. Preferably the methods are for control of stemborer, leaffolder, hoppers, Gall midge, whorl maggot, Rice bugs, and/or Black bugs.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions based on the synergistic combination of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone and selected commercial microbicides where the compositions are substantially free of halogenated 3-isothiazolone, are disclosed. Particularly preferred are combinations of 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone together with benzoic acid, citric acid, sorbic acid, 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane, 1,3-dimethylol-5,5-dimethylhydantoin, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, zinc pyrithione or climbazole, that provide enhanced microbicidal efficacy at a combined active ingredient level lower than that of the combined individual 3-isothiazolone and commercial microbicide effective use levels.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing herbicidal mixtures comprising saflufenacil, flumioxazin, and 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic, and methods of controlling weed growth with the composition. The mixtures of the present invention are especially effective on Horseweed (Conyza Canadensis) and grasses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to benzoxazinones of the general formula (I) wherein the variables are defined according to the description, processes and intermediates for preparing the benzoxazinones of the formula (I), compositions comprising them and their use as herbicides, i.e. for controlling harmful plants, and also a method for controlling unwanted vegetation which comprises allowing a herbicidal effective amount of at least one benzoxazinones of the formula (I) to act on plants, their seed and/or their habitat.

Abstract: A pesticidal mixture including (a) spinetoram; and (b) a compound of group A selected from novaluron, pyriproxyfen, tau-fluvalinate, and a combination thereof.

Abstract: Sprayable, pressurized, liquid, inanimate surface treatment compositions comprise: a zinc source material which releases zinc ions into the treatment composition, at least one alcohol which independently of other constituents present exhibits a microbicidal effect, at least one quaternary ammonium compound which provides a microbicidal benefit, propellant, water, optionally but very preferably at least one detersive surfactant, further optionally one or more further constituents which impart one or more advantageous technical or aesthetic benefits to the compositions, wherein the compositions are at a pH such that the surface treatment compositions exhibit a microbicidal or germicidal or antimicrobial effect on treated inanimate surfaces, characterized in exhibiting a microbicidal benefit when tested against one or more challenge microorganisms, preferably against poliovirus type 1(Sabin) [(“PV1”)], according to one or more of the following standardized test protocols: ASTM E1052 Standard Test Method for Effi

Abstract: An antimicrobial activity enhancing agent for lactoferrin or a lactoferrin hydrolysate, which contains ribonuclease-4 as an active ingredient, and a method for producing an antimicrobial activity enhancing agent for lactoferrin or a lactoferrin hydrolysate, which comprises (a) the step of contacting raw milk with a cation exchange resin to adsorb proteins in the raw milk to the cation exchange resin, (b) the step of washing the cation exchange resin having undergone the adsorption treatment, and flowing an elution solvent to elute a protein fraction having an isoelectric point of 8.0 to 10.0, and (c) the step of subjecting the eluted protein fraction to gel filtration using a gel filtration carrier to collect a fraction of a molecular weight of 30 kDa or less.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of phytopathogenic fungus control are provided, the compositions and methods include a first component of dissolved organic matter (DOM) concentrate having natural organic matter of defined composition, suitable for soil, foliar, and seed coating.

Abstract: A method of protecting a host grass from stress, such as caused by insect pests, by artificially inoculating the host grass with an endophyte-containing composition is disclosed. The endophyte produces loline at a level sufficient to confer protection to the endophyte-infected host grass and does not produce detectable levels of alkaloids having toxicity to ruminant animals such as sheep, cattle, goats, or deer. In vitro cultures of the endophyte Neotyphodium uncinatum, var. U2 are disclosed as well as infected plants and seeds. The infected plants and seeds produce 5.0-20,000 ?g lolines per gram dry weight of grass and do not produce detectable levels of alkaloids having toxicity to ruminant animals such as ergovaline, peramine, lolitrem B and epoxy-Janthitrems.