Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S130055 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S130055, to the plants of soybean cultivar S130055, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S130055, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S130055. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130055. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130055, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S130055 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH292573. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH292573, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH292573 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH292573.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH090746. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH090746, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH090746 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH090746.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH699918. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH699918, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH699918 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH699918.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH435846. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH435846, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH435846 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH435846.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH942725. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH942725, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH942725 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH942725.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH827983. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH827983, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH827983 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH827983.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045635. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045635. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045635 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045635 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045654. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045654. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045654 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045654 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045662. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045662. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045662 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045662 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D401201. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D401201. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D401201 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D401201 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045746. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045746. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045746 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045746 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D402501. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D402501. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D402501 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D402501 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046197. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046197. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046197 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046197 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046203. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046203. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046203 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046203 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046242. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046242. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046242 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046242 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046904. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046904. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046904 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046904 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046909. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046909. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046909 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046909 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051987. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051987. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051987 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051987 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051996. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051996. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051996 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051996 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046953. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046953. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046953 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046953 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A device and computer program product arranged to manage a group of dairy animals including individually recognizing each animal by an animal identification system, milking the animals to give actual milk yields for each animal, and feeding the animals with a predetermined individual ration, collecting data regarding the group of dairy animals, which data includes for each animal at least the actual milk yield and an amount of the individual ration consumed by the animal, wherein subsequent individual milk yields are estimated using a model on the basis of said data, and wherein, for one or more animals, at least one of the individual ration and the milking of individual dairy animals is adjusted in a regulatory step of the model using a precondition.

Abstract: A milking system includes a milk storage tank, a common milk line connected to the tank, at least two milking stations connected to the milk line, a milk constituent analyzing unit connected to the milk line and analyzing the milk provided from each of the stations through the milk line, with respect to a specific milk constituent, and a computer operatively connected to the analyzing unit. The computer stores milk quality information of the extracted milk and animal identity data of each of the specifically identified animals. Each station automatically identifies a specific animal, extracts milk from the animal, and transfers the milk through the common milk line to the milk storage tank. The stations, the computer, and the analyzing unit are operatively connected to allow a result of the milk analysis to be associated with the animal(s) identity specifically identified at each station from which the milk was extracted.

Abstract: An animal litter, process for preparing the animal litter and a method for removal of animal waste using the animal litter are provided. The animal litter generally includes at least about 10 weight % finely ground pine wood powder. Further the animal litter includes a lubricant and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted.

Abstract: A toilet seat and training system specifically designed for cats. The instant seat includes a circular sitting member having a center orifice therethrough, a wide platform formed on opposite sides thereof so a cat can be well balanced thereon, and a series of concentric annular tray members attached to an inner rim of the sitting member and formed having progressively smaller sizes, and which can be successively removed to vary the size of the center orifice, and is designed to releasably attach to an existing toilet and fit underneath a human toilet seat, so people can still have use of their toilet seat without interference from the cat's seat. This seat can be used in conjunction with specialized dissolving litter, a pet urine odor eliminator, and a urine detector light.

Abstract: An animal litter, process for preparing the animal litter and a method for removal of animal waste using the animal litter are provided. The animal litter generally includes corn cob, a lubricant, and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted.

Abstract: An automatic animal watering system has a manifold for transporting drinking water, a controlled volume dispenser in the manifold for receiving a volume of drinking water, an inlet valve, and an outlet valve. A plurality of drinking valve assemblies is provided in fluid communication with the manifold between the inlet and outlet valves. A fluid sensor, capable of responding to changes in one or both of the water volume and pressure, is provided in the manifold between the inlet and outlet valves. The volume of drinking water available to the drinking valve assemblies can be regulated as a function of time to limit maximum potential leakage. The system also includes a controller receiving signals from the fluid sensor and generating a response to changes in the monitored water volume or pressure, thereby limiting potential water leakage in the system.

Abstract: An automatic wet pet food dispenser and method are provided. The dispenser includes a cutting surface onto which at least one sealed container of wet pet food is securable. A cutting blade is contactable with and movable with respect to the container placed on the cutting surface to thereby cut open the container. When the blade cuts open the container, the wet pet food inside the container falls out. A container shaking mechanism shakes the container to facilitate the wet pet food falling out of the cut open container without substantially moving the container from the cutting surface. A logic and timing module is provided to enable programming of the dispenser in advance, and a communication module is provided to enable the dispenser to receive commands remotely from a pet owner and send messages to the pet owner confirming successful food deployment and eating.

Abstract: An animal brushing arrangement includes a movable brush driven by an electric motor, a fixing part for attaching the arrangement to a stationary structure, and a first movable part which at a first end is pivotably attached to the fixing part by a first pivot arrangement to pivot about a first axis which is substantially horizontal when the fixing part is attached to the stationary structure and which allows the movable brush, suspended at a second end of the first movable part, to swing back and forth in at least one plane. An electric cable is provided to feed electric power to the electric motor. The first pivot arrangement is provided with a through hole and at least part of the through hole is arranged substantially concentrically with the first axis. The electric cable extends through the through hole.

Abstract: A secondary restraint assembly is provided as a means on maintaining control of a leash in the event of a sudden pull or movement to said leash. The secondary restraint assembly accomplishes this by being attached to a user's forearm and unobtrusively engaging the leash. The secondary restraint assembly utilizes a harness assembly to attach to the user's forearm. The harness assembly utilizes adjustable straps to secure itself to the forearm and serves as a mounting point for a harness plate. The harness plate contains an insert coupler that joins an insert plate to the harness assembly. The user couples an extended strap to the insert plate and joins the other end to the leash. With the leash secured to the extended strap, and the extended strap secured to the harness assembly through the insert plate, the secondary restraint assembly enables a user to maintain control of said leash.

Abstract: A multi-purpose pet leash for tethering an animal with a plurality of components to better care for a pet on the go. The pet leash incorporates dispensable disposable bag(s), reservoir for storing a dispensable product, such as water and/or food and detachable deployable dish for holding the dispensable product.

Abstract: A method of destacking or restacking standardized containers used in poultry hatchery operations using robotic means involves the step of moving a container from a conveyor onto a box transport dolly or vice versa. The box transport dolly is dimensionally secured within a dolly docking station adjacent a robot. A quantity of eggs may be transferred into the destacked container.

Abstract: A polymer reinforced wooden hive can comprise a wooden hive box built with joints and having an exterior surface, and interior surface, and at least one rim for receiving a hive top or a hive bottom. A continuous polymeric coating is applied to the exterior surface and the rim, but not to the interior surface. The continuous polymeric coating can provide mechanical reinforcement to the joints, strengthening the wooden hive box. Hive tops and hive bottoms can also be included as part of the polymer reinforced wooden hives, and can likewise be coated with a continuous polymeric coating.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ASD genetically engineered model carrying a deletion of Shank2 gene and having reduced NMDA receptor function. According to the present disclosure, genetically engineered mice that show the clinical features of ASD due to the deletion of the Shank2 gene can be obtained, and the genetically engineered mice can be effectively used to screen candidate therapeutic agents.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a human or humanized interleukin-7 (IL-7) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human or humanized IL-7 gene. Rodents that express human or humanized IL-7 protein. Genetically modified mice that comprise a human or humanized IL-7-encoding gene in their germline, wherein the human or humanized IL-7-encoding gene is under control of endogenous mouse IL-7 regulatory sequences.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided which is adapted to simulate the behavior of a minnow at rest. Specifically, the new and improved fishing lure described herein is equipped with a pedestal on its bottom, whereby the pedestal is adapted to make contact with a bottom surface at a single contact point. The single contact point is aligned with the lure's center of balance, such that when the lure rests on the bottom surface it has a tendency to remain balanced on the single contact point. This allows the lure to be wobbled by the water turbulence, thereby imitating the behavior of a minnow at rest.

Abstract: A gimbal cover is fabricated having a hollowed body with an opening at a gimbal receiving end enabling slideable insertion of a gimbal butt end into the cover. A butt end is integrated into the cover at an opposite end, providing support and protection for a bottom surface of the gimbal, while also reducing the risk of the gimbal damaging another object. At least one pair of cover slot is formed through the cover butt end, extending into the cover body towards opening. The slots terminate at a slot end. The slots are sized and shape to follow a slot and end of the gimbal butt end. A cover extension segment is created between two adjacent cover slots. A cover extension base protection segment is formed in the cover butt end, wherein the base protection segment extends inward from a base end of the gimbal cover extension segment.

Abstract: A support stand for supporting the leg and hoof of a horse includes a base member adapted for seating on a horizontal support surface, and a hoof receptacle including bottom, rear end, and side walls that cooperate to define an open topped hoof-receiving chamber that is open at its forward end. A vertical adjustment device serves to adjust the vertical position of the hoof receptacle relative to the base. The hoof receptacle is connected with the vertical adjustment device for pivotal displacement about a horizontal pivot axis parallel with the receptacle rear wall, and an angle adjustment device serves to adjust the angular orientation of the hoof receptacle relative to the vertical adjustment rod. Accordingly, the horse leg is held in a flexed, pre-set position by adjustment of the leg and hoof support.

Abstract: Apparatus for injecting soil treatment into soil includes a manifold head having at least one high pressure nozzle for injecting the soil treatment into the soil and a handle having a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis. The handle comprises an upper portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts and a lower portion having two spaced-apart tubular shafts. The tubular shafts of the lower portion are connected to the tubular shafts of the upper portion.

Abstract: An animal deterring device has a carrier with a first conductive trace that is separated from a second conductive trace. The carrier has a bottom with a first glue trough disposed beneath the first conductive trace. The first conductive trace is coupled to the carrier by a first fastener that extends from the first glue trough to the first conductive trace.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for deterring birds from landing in a defined area, for example on maritime vessels, without causing physical damage, said device comprising a vertically positionable rotary actuating shaft whereon a retractably connected pair of rods (3) is arranged at the top by means of a hinged joint, such that said two rods (3) are able to extend horizontally and perpendicularly in relation to the actuating shaft and opposite each other, said actuating shaft (2) being mounted on a support (4) provided with hinge means in the lower part, that can angularly fold down said support (4) in relation to a base body (5). The lower part of said actuating shaft (2) is in contact with a spherical region arranged inside said support (4).

Abstract: An adjustable platform assembly attaches to a tree to provide a hunting dog perch or a seat for a hunter. The assembly includes a tree hugging subassembly having first and second padded tree engaging members connected together by a hinge, and strap fasteners connected to outer side edges of the tree engaging members for securing the assembly to a tree. A first frame member is attached to the tree hugging subassembly and is pivotally adjustable about a first axis that extends generally perpendicular to the tree and perpendicular to a first plane. A second frame member is attached to the first frame member and is adjustable about a second axis that extends generally parallel with the first plane. A platform attached to the second frame member can be adjusted to a desired horizontal orientation by adjusting the first and second frame members about the first and second axes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an RGD-enriched solubilized extracellular matrix composition derived from endothelial cell culture that can be used to modify the immunogenicity or thrombogenicity of an organ intended for transplant. The RGD-enriched solubilized extracellular matrix composition is applied to the lumen of the vasculature of the organ, thereby placing a barrier between the antigens on the lumenal surfaces of the transplanted organ and the blood of the recipient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, use and compositions for reducing sunburn damage in plants. More specifically, it relates to methods and compositions for controlling, preventing, or treating sunburn damage using UV filters.

Abstract: An agrochemical formulation and its method of manufacture comprising an agrochemical active and a dispersant polymer comprising a copolymer of benzylmethacrylate, acrylic acid and 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulfonic acid.

Abstract: Dual function viscoelastic surfactants (VES) which, when used in a pesticide formulation, are capable of producing a spray pattern between the patterns formed by spraying water and an aqueous pesticide solution containing guar gum as a way to reduce the drifting of the small drops to unintended targets while providing enhanced efficacy to the pesticide.

Abstract: Fumigant compositions including hexafluoropropene or 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoropropene, and methods of preparing such compositions, are provided herein. The fumigant compositions may be suitable for use as soil fumigant compositions and structural fumigant compositions against a variety of undesirable species such as weeds, nematodes, pathogens, animals and insects. The fumigant compositions also have low toxicity and low Global Warming Potential.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biostatic neutralizing composition for aqueous fluids, including two amines, one of which is dihydroxyethylamine. The invention also relates to the use of such a composition as a biostatic neutralizing additive for industrial aqueous fluids. The invention further relates to the industrial aqueous fluids containing such a composition.

Abstract: Antimicrobial cleansing compositions are disclosed. The cleansing compositions include thin liquid/foaming compositions and gels. The antimicrobial cleansing compositions are effective antimicrobials and safe for everyday use.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more acylsulfonamide safener compounds of formula (I): for modifying plant development of useful plants. The use provides an increase in root growth and/or a regulation in shoot growth of the plants.