Abstract: A fish hook or line coupling device having a “valley crook” attachment feature for catching a knot of a fishing line and circumventing the hassle of stringing a fish line through the eye of a conventional fish hook and tying a fishing knot. The “valley crook” attachment includes a stem extending from the shaft of a fish hook or coupler to a bend providing a gap between the stem and a tail. The gap has a width less than a diameter of a knot in a fishing line. The tail may have an inward bend for catching the line within the gap, and the tail may be outwardly flared to facilitate installation of the line into the gap.

Abstract: A handle system operable in conjunction with a fishing rod and reel has an attachment section and a handle section. An arm of the attachment section is attached to a reel housing. The handle section has an upper handle that is connected to the arm and extends above the reel at an angle less than ninety degrees from the fishing rod.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a spool, a handle, a clutch mechanism, a first side plate, a second side plate, and a clutch operating member. The first side plate is disposed on a first side with respect to the spool. The second side plate is disposed on a second side with respect to the spool. The clutch operating member includes a main body portion and a first side end. The main body portion extends along the axial direction between the first side plate and the second side plate. The first side end extends along the axial direction. The first side plate includes a first guide groove that slidably supports the first side end. The second side plate includes a second guide groove that slidably supports the main body portion.

Abstract: A tool for making the task of tying a hook or bait onto a fishing line using one hand. The device includes a magnet to hold the hook or bait, holders for an end of the line on either side of the hook, a cutter for cutting the line, a housing neck around which to wrap the line and a sliding line puller which pulls the line back through the wraps.

Abstract: A device used for transporting a fishing rod where the device includes a clamp configured to engage the fishing rod and an enclosure connected to the clamp and configured to accept the end of the fishing rod and a hook. The enclosure may include a first side and second side connected together via a hinge and which may be closed together and locked via a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A fishing rod and reel protection device including a sleeve for receiving a fishing rod, a reel protector to prevent damage to a fishing reel, and a connector joining the sleeve and the reel protector.

Abstract: The horseshoe has a generally upside down U-shaped body with a front portion, side portions, rear ends, and an outer perimeter edge. The horseshoe includes a connector portion extending between and connecting the rear ends and being shaped to extend inwardly towards the front portion. The connector portion is generally V-shaped with the point of the V extending towards the front portion. The horseshoe defines an internal edge along internal edges thereof, and an internal space within the internal edge.

Abstract: Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention relates to a system for capturing arthropods comprising a housing including a first section and a second section, a substrate placed within the first section for preventing the arthropods from leaving the first section once the arthropods have entered the first section, and a light source enclosed within the second section of the housing for attracting arthropods to the first section, and position therein such that the light emitting from the light source is projected on the substrate. The second section comprises a transition point that separates the second section from the first section, and is circumferentially continuous such that the light source is enclosed therein, and the first section is a non-circumferentially continuous allowing arthropods to enter and land on the substrate contained therein.

Abstract: Barrier treatment compositions using conidia of entomopathogenic fungi and methods for applying and using the same for bed bug population control and prevention are disclosed. The compositions and methods of the invention provide residual biopesticides control for bed bug populations using barrier treatment compositions transferring conidia of entomopathogenic fungi to a population of bed bugs providing effective kill within about 24 hours to about 10 days. The compositions and methods provide significantly enhanced horizontal transmission of the conidia of the entomopathogenic fungi providing enhanced bed bug control without detrimental effects of bed bug tolerance, resistance and/or negative impact on humans or animals contacting the residual biopesticides.

Abstract: The application is generally directed towards a drop nozzle for an agricultural sprayer. The drop nozzle can be used to reduce spray drift as liquids are deposited by the sprayer. The drop nozzle includes a valve assembly including a shutoff valve, a tube operably connected to the valve assembly, and an airfoil connected to the tube. The shutoff valve selectively prevents fluid flow from the valve assembly to the tube and the airfoil directs airflow around one or more portions of the drop nozzle.

Abstract: A plant eradication system includes a mobile chassis, a camera carried by the mobile chassis and configured to generate images of multiple plants arranged in a bed as the mobile chassis is moved in a direction along the bed, a processor configured to determine respective locations of the multiple plants from the generated images, a controller configured to select one or more target plants from among the multiple plants for eradication, and a rotary cutter carried by the mobile chassis and rotatable about an axis extending in the direction along which the mobile chassis is moved along the bed, wherein the rotary cutter is responsive to the controller to accelerate a blade of the rotary cutter to strike a selected plant as the mobile chassis is moved along the bed, and to decelerate the blade to avoid eradicating unselected plants as the mobile chassis is moved along the bed.

Abstract: A trap for capturing a plurality of animals is provided. The trap can comprise an enclosure having an opening through which the at least one animal can pass to enter the enclosure. A gate, movable between an open position and a closed position, is positioned therein the at least one opening and can be selectively moved from the open position to the closed position when desired. Methods are also provided for capturing at least one animal by providing a trap with a gate, positioning the gate in an open position, monitoring the trap until at least one animal has entered the trap, and remotely triggering the gate to move from the open position to a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition including plant-derived recombinant human serum albumin, lipids, and plant protein hydrolysates as active ingredients for cryopreservation of stem cells or primary cells, and use thereof, more particularly, to a composition including plant-derived recombinant human serum albumin, lipids, and plant protein hydrolysates as active ingredients for cryopreservation of stem cells or primary cells, in which the albumin, lipids, and plant protein hydrolysates are present in sufficient quantities to reduce cell death caused by freezing while maintaining animal-free and xeno-free conditions during long-term preservation of stem cells or primary cells; and to a method for cryopreservation of stem cells or primary cells using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for freezing a water-containing quantity of a biological entity or a formulation in a vessel using a mineral nucleator, to the use of the mineral as a nucleator and to a vessel with the mineral in or on the whole or part of a surface thereof.

Abstract: A composition and method for generating reagents and the composition of these reagents for the stabilization and preservation of viability of cancer tissue which has been surgically excised and the suspension and/or termination of apoptosis (cell death) by significant modulation of cell metabolism by low molar concentrations of synergistic chemistries and hormonal growth enhancers while maintaining normal gene expression patterns of the surgically excised tissue.

Abstract: A sprayable liquid biodegradable formulation comprising biocontrol microorganisms imbedded in a dispersed starch-based bioplastic is effective for delivering biocontrol microorganisms and bioactive compounds to soil, crops and seeds and facilitating positioning of biocontrol agents in close proximity to target pests. After application with conventional spray equipment, water evaporates rapidly and the dispersed bioplastic formula remains, serving as a prolonged growth substrate for the biocontrol microorganisms. Application of the bioplastic dispersion formulation comprising Beauveria bassiana significantly reduced damages caused by the European Corn Borer in corn and the Tarnished Plant Bug in cotton. Applying a formulation of spores of a non-aflatoxigenic A.flavus isolate resulted in a 97% reduction of aflatoxin contamination of corn. The bioplastic dispersion formulation is effective in delivering crystal Bacillus thuringiens endotoxins to European Corn Borer larvae, causing 72% mortality.

Abstract: An antibacterial composition is formed from a polymer matrix that includes silver nanoparticles. The antibacterial composition can be used to provide surfaces that are to be touched. The antibacterial composition is particularly useful for forming cases for handheld electronic devices such as mobile telephones, smartphones, tablet computers, remote controls, and game controllers. A method of manufacturing items formed the composition can create materials with homogenously dispersed silver nanoparticles. Another process can be used to add antibacterial properties to existing surfaces.

Abstract: Disclosed are extruded pesticide granules that when mixed with water form a near micro-emulsion that is highly stable. The extruded pesticide granules include at least one pesticide active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a carrier, which is desirably urea powder or urea pearl. Processes for making the extruded pesticide granules are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are extruded pesticide granules that when mixed with water form a near micro-emulsion that is highly stable. The extruded pesticide granules include at least one pesticide active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant, and a carrier, which is desirably urea powder or urea pearl. Processes for making the extruded pesticide granules are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are pressurized surface 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): a zinc ion source material which releases zinc ions into the treatment composition, preferably a source of Zn++ ions, at least lower alkyl aliphatic monohydric alcohol which independently of other constituents present exhibits a microbicidal effect, a propellant; and, water. The compositions may further optionally include one or more further optional constituents such as a detersive surfactant and/or minor amounts of one or more constituents which impart one or more advantageous technical or aesthetic benefits to the compositions, including one or more detersive surfactants wherein the compositions have pH of at least 5.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and compositions for cleaning and disinfecting unclean surfaces that are contaminated, typically with bacteria, viruses, yeast and molds. Broadly speaking contaminated surfaces includes hard and soft surfaces such as those found in household environments, in industrial environments, and hospitals, as well as surfaces of food products such as fruits, vegetables and meat. Further, the compositions can be prepared with naturally occurring components that are classified as generally considered as safe (GRAS) by the US FDA and/or comply with National Organic Production (NOP) standards of the USDA and can therefore be used in situations where such a classification is required such as organic food production.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof in which R1, (R2)n and Q are as defined in Claim 1 are suitable as herbicides for the control of harmful plants or as plant growth regulators. The compounds can be prepared by the process claimed.

Abstract: The present invention provides N-alkylthio ?-lactams and disulfide compounds (e.g., alkyl-coenzyme A asymmetric disulfides or aryl-alkyl disulfides), compositions containing such compounds, and methods of their use as anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to N-cycloalkyl-N-bicyclicmethylene-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivatives, their process of preparation, preparation of intermediate compounds, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a thiazolylisoxazoline of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: What is described herein is an environment-friendly, biodegradable, non-corrosive aqueous solution of isothiazolin-3-one comprising: (i) at least about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT); (ii) about 5 wt. % to 15 wt. % of neutralizing agent; (iii) about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of at least one biodegradable chelating agent; (iv) about 0.01 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of at least one alkyl polyglucoside, a solubilizer; (v) about 0.1 wt. % to about 2.0 wt. % of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a crystal modifier; and (vi) about 50% to about 85% by wt. of water; and wherein said aqueous solution is free from volatile organic compounds (VOC's), glycerols, polyglycerols, derivatives of glycerols, glycols, polyglycols and/or derivatives of glycols, and wherein, the frozen aqueous solution of isothiazolin-3-one is capable of completely thawing within two hours at room temperature or at about 25° C. to about 30° C.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula I, or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, X1, Q, and n are as described herein.

Abstract: Disclosure is provided for methods of preventing, removing or inhibiting microbial biofilm formation or microbial infection in a plant or plant part thereof, including applying thereto a treatment effective amount of an aryl carbamate as described herein, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. Methods of enhancing a microbicide (e.g., including a copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or plant defense activator are also provided, including applying an active compound as described herein. Compositions comprising an aryl carbamate compound as described herein in an agriculturally acceptable carrier are also provided, and in some embodiments the compositions further include a microbicide (e.g., including copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or a plant defense activator.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for water-soluble chitosan particles, methods of making water-soluble chitosan particles, and methods of using water-soluble chitosan particles. In an embodiment, the composition of water-soluble chitosan particles can be used in drug delivery, tissue engineering, bioimaging, biosensing, catalysis, and antimicrobial applications.

Abstract: An aqueous disinfectant solution comprising peroxyacetic acid hydrogen peroxide; and a carbonate buffer

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid composition comprising: a) at least one alcohol; b) at least one hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture; c) at least one peroxide agent; d) water. The compositions of the invention possess antimicrobial and enhanced sporicidal properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising one biological compound and at least one fungicidal, insecticidal or plant growth regulating compound as defined herein and respective agricultural uses thereof.

Abstract: Methods for improving the ability of a population of biological agents to compete and survive in a field setting are provided. By improving the population of biological agents, the modified population of agents is able to grow, compete with other microbial strains and fungi, and provide protection for plants from pathogens. In particular, modified biological agents and modified populations of such agents that are herbicide tolerant or resistant are selected or engineered. In this manner, the protection from disease-causing agents is enhanced. Such modified populations of biological agents can be added to soils to prevent fungal pathogens and the diseases they cause promoting plant growth. Therefore, the present invention is useful for enhancing the competitiveness of modified biological agents particularly over other microbial agents which are not herbicide resistant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising a superoxide dismutase (SOD) enzyme and/or an active plant extract containing SOD, for stimulating the overexpression of plant antioxidant enzymatic proteins, stimulating plant vitality and/or increasing plant productivity and/or preventively or curatively protecting said plants against biotic or abiotic stresses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for pressing at least one dough part, such as a croissant, comprising a conveyor, for conveying dough parts in a direction of movement; at least one press stamp, arranged movable with at least a component in a direction towards a surface of the conveyor for pressing the dough part and wherein the press stamp is further arranged movable with at least a component in the direction of movement of the dough part.

Abstract: A system for processing shellfish includes an input hopper that receives a batch of shellfish to be processed. A conveyer is positioned to receive shellfish from the input hopper and transports the shellfish through the system. The conveyor defines a plurality of holes that allow cleaning substances to pass through the conveyor. A washing system comprising a least one nozzle that dispenses cleaning substances to the shellfish being transported by the conveyor. An operator station includes at least one container for depositing market-ready shellfish passing along the conveyor. At least one optical sensor is positioned to detect the market-ready shellfish being placed into the at least one container. A counter is electrically connected to the optical sensor and records a number of shellfish being placed in the at least one container. An output hopper is positioned proximate to an end of the conveyor to catch rejected shellfish.

Abstract: The present invention not only forms an electric field environment that can be controlled to differentiate between preservation of food freshness and promotion of ripening but also promotes fermentation by fermentative microbes, propagates plankton and inhibits bacterial reproduction. An electrode plate 2 is set inside a refrigerator 1 or an adjustable temperature box 6. Food 3 or a yogurt container 9 is place thereon. The electrode plate 2, 10 is connected to a power source 4, 11. Selection between food freshness preservation and promotion of ripening, and promotion of fermentation of fermented foods such as yogurt are performed by rectification, and voltage and frequency control of the power source. Additionally, propagation of phytoplankton and inhibition of bacterial reproduction are performed by controlling the frequency, voltage and ON/OFF timing of the power source.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for decontaminating grain with ozone, where the apparatus includes a grain inlet, a decontamination chamber that includes a plurality of baffles and a plurality of ozone ports; and a grain outlet. Also disclosed is a method for decontaminating grain that includes contacting a gravity assisted or gravity driven flow of grain with ozone.

Abstract: Milk powders having improved sensory properties are proposed which are obtainable in that (a) a mixture is produced from a milk product and sugar, (b) the mixture is subjected to a first temperature treatment and in the course of this is simultaneously sterilized and concentrated, (c) the concentrate thus obtained is subjected to a second temperature treatment in which caramelization occurs, (d) the caramelized product thus obtained is subjected to a first cooling, (e) the first cooled product thus obtained is seeded with carbohydrate crystals, (f) the seeded product thus obtained is subjected to a second cooling, (g) the second cooled product thus obtained is subjected to a drying on a vacuum-belt dryer with subsequent comminution and finally (h) the dry powder is discharged.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cheese sauce comprises 13% to 17% carrot powder, 5% to 7% parsnip powder, 18% to 22% maltodextrin, 12% to 16% cheddar cheese, 12% to 16% whey, 10% to 14% salt, 6% to 8% corn starch, 3% to 5% nonfat dry milk, 2% to 4% butter, and 0.01% to 2% natural flavor, 0.01% to 2% disodium phosphate, 0.01% to 2% lactic acid, and 0.01% to 2% citric acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of aerated water-in-oil emulsions containing sucrose fatty acid esters. The invention further relates to aerated water-in-oil emulsions containing sucrose fatty acid esters, and to use of the composition for shallow flying and baking of food products. The method comprises a step wherein an oil is mixed with sucrose fatty acid ester, followed by aeration of this mixture. The obtained foamed oil is mixed with a water-in-oil emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method which includes the following steps: mixing hydrophilic components, including water and an emulsifying saponin which is less than 1% of the emulsion regardless of the proportion of the oily phase; mixing lipophilic components, including the oily active substance, which can reach 40% of the emulsion; a first homogenization of the two preceding phases using a rotor/stator or ultrasonic mixer until a mean diameter of less than 6 ?m of the oily droplets is obtained; and a second homogenization of the preceding mixture using a high-pressure homogenizer until a mean diameter of less than 0.4 ?m of the oily droplets is obtained.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate that has an improved storage stability at ambient temperature. The process comprises separating coffee extract resulting in a high aromatic coffee extract and a low aromatic coffee extract and subjecting the low aromatic coffee extract to a heat treatment and, optionally, a pH rising step.

Abstract: The invention relates to method for forming a coffee article for preparing a coffee beverage, the method comprising: providing a liquid coffee-extract; foaming and cooling the liquid coffee-extract to obtain a shape-retaining coffee-extract mousse, and shaping and freeze-drying the mousse to obtain a coffee article.

Abstract: Filled confections comprising a supported filling are provided. More particularly, the present confections at least one supportive filling and at least one other filling supported thereby. Because a supportive filling is provided, the confections also exhibit less leakage of the at least one other filling during manufacture, packaging, shipping, handling and ultimately, consumption. Vertical displacement of the fillings within the confection is also minimized The consuming experience is thus enhanced.

Abstract: A lollipop ball is formed to a lollipop ball engagement mechanism and the lollipop ball engagement mechanism extends outward from the lollipop ball to releasably engage a proximal end of a lollipop stick. Alternatively, a lollipop ball is formed to a lollipop ball engagement mechanism that defines a cavity inside the sphere of the lollipop ball and the proximal end of the lollipop stick releasably engages the cavity located in the interior of the lollipop. Alternatively, the lollipop itself can be formed to define the cavity such that no lollipop ball engagement mechanism is required to releasably engage the proximal end of the lollipop stick. The lollipop stick can also include one or more design elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a confectionery product, especially a frozen confection with a patterned coating, which comprises applying a liquid coating material to the surface of the confectionery product and allowing the coating material to flow down along the confectionery product. The present invention relates also to the corresponding coated confectionery product.

Abstract: A method for obtaining proteins from native mixtures of materials is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method includes: A): providing a native mixture of materials from seeds having hard fragmentable hulls; B): comminuting the mixture of materials; C): dispersing the comminuted mixture of materials with water; D): adjusting a pH of the pulp of step C) to an alkaline range pH>9.5; E): adding a water-soluble organic solvent alcohol to the pulp; F): separating off a solids phase from the pulp, which has a predominant fraction of the hulls, to form a hull-free pulp; G): shifting the pH of the hull-free pulp from step F) to a pH range of pH=4.5 to pH=7.2; and H): separating the hull-free pulp of step G) into a plurality of phases, wherein one of the plurality of phases is a protein concentrate phase.

Abstract: To provide a method of producing pet food with superior preference qualities. A pet food production method includes: a kneading step of adding amino acid and reducing sugar to pet food raw materials and kneading to thereby obtain a kneaded food product; a granulating step of granulating the kneaded food product to thereby obtain food grains; and a baking step of baking the food grains by infrared rays. It is preferable that a plurality of types of amino acid is added in the kneading step.

Abstract: Methods form high fat feed blocks having a total fat content of about 7 wt % to 33 wt %. The blocks are formed by blending a pourable composition having a viscosity of at least 1000 cP at 57° C. with high fat pellets having total fat content of at least 40 wt % based on pellet weight, where the pellets include at least one fat having a melt temperature of greater than 60° C. Also disclosed are feed blocks formed by the methods.