Abstract: A pet harness (10) is made up of a plurality of straps (12, 13, 14) and a chest pad (11). The back strap (14) is formed of two sections (22, 23) which are attached by a buckle (25). A leash connector (30), which includes two brackets (31), is carried by the back strap (14). Each bracket (31) has a portion (33) which has an aperture (37) therein. When the brackets (31) are pivoted such that the portions (33) mate with each other, a snap connector of a leash may be attached through the aligned apertures (37). When access to the buckle (25) is desired, the brackets (31) may be pivoted away from each other when not connected to the leash.

Abstract: The invention presents a harness assembly for lifting and supporting an animal in mobility. The assembly comprises a front and rear harness sections releasably attached by a lifting leash. Both the front and rear harness sections can be used independently. Both the front and rear harness sections are comprised of upper and lower sections releasably attached to one another. The rear harness section lifts the animal from both the hips and waist resulting in less stress than other devices.

Abstract: A detachable handle can make it easier to control an animal attached to a leash. The detachable handle can include a pair of subassemblies configured to secure the leash between a pair of gripping surfaces. In some embodiments the gripping surfaces are ribbed. In other or the same embodiments the gripping surfaces are magnetically attracted to each other. In some embodiments the handle is substantially spherical. In certain embodiments the handle can be used as a dog toy. In some embodiments the handle has an internal compartment which is configured to hold water, clean-up bags, pet treats, etc.

Abstract: A bird feeder is provided having adjustable port access. The feeder includes a seed reservoir with a side wall that has at least one seed access opening and an adjustable feed port element. According to one embodiment, the adjustable feed port element is a feed port assembly. The feed port assembly includes a base with a rotatable insert having a perch coupled thereto in fixed relationship so that the perch and insert rotate as a unit. According to another embodiment, the adjustable feed port element rotates around the perch between a first position in which the perch is below a feed port being accessed, enabling birds to feed while standing on the perch, and a second position in which the perch is above a feed port being accessed, requiring birds to hang upside down from the perch to feed.

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder having a disposable, single-use feed pod containing a liquid hummingbird food and a feeder assembly including a feed pod support for positioning the feed pod in a desired orientation. The feed pod is supported and oriented in the feed pod support and keeps liquid food for touching the hummingbird feeder other that the feed pod. The hummingbird feeder can include an access cover with a port located generally in the center thereof through which the hummingbird can access the hummingbird food. The access cover engages the feed pod and includes a projection that can pierce the top of the feed pod where access can be had to the food by a hummingbird through the port. The feeder can also have no access cover, in which case a port is provided in the top of the feed pod. Multiple feeder assemblies and feed pods can be configured together.

Abstract: An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a plurality of egg processing devices configured to interact with an avian egg. A sanitization system is in fluid communication with the egg processing devices. The sanitization system is configured to deliver sanitizing fluid to the egg processing devices for sanitization thereof after interaction with an egg. The sanitization system has a valve-less manifold assembly. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a modular observation bee hive system that can be easily assembled or dismantled without a significant risk of bees escaping, thus making the system uniquely suitable for providing a safe environment for observing the harbored bee colony. The invention also provides methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems for heat source, e.g., data center, cooling and aquaculture. In certain aspects, the systems include a heat source, e.g., data center, having a water cooling subsystem configured to receive cool water and output warm water and an aquaculture center co-located with the heat source, e.g., data center, and configured to receive the warm water. Aspects of the invention also include methods for cooling a heat source, e.g., data center, using a water cooling subsystem and cultivating aquatic organisms with an aquaculture center that is co-located with the heat source, e.g., data center.

Abstract: The present invention provides transgenic, large non-human animal models of cancer, as well as methods of using such animal models in the identification and characterization of therapies for cancer.

Abstract: Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 nucleic acid sequence are provided. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous Dpp4 gene with a human or humanized DPP4 gene, or non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 gene in addition to the endogenous Dpp4 gene are described. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized DPP4 gene under control of human or non-human DPP4 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human Dpp4-encoding sequence with human DPP4-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human Dpp4 locus. Non-human animals comprising human or humanized DPP4 gene sequences, wherein the non-human animals are rodents, e.g., mice or rats, are provided. Methods for making and using the non-human animals are described.

Abstract: A hand held fishing net frame comprising a composite fiber shell filled with a closed cell foam.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a printed circuit board (PCB), a frame coupled to the PCB, and a foam body formed within the frame, wherein the foam body substantially surrounds the PCB. Different polycarbonate outer shells may be attached the frame to alter the appearance of the lure.

Abstract: A fishing pole with features that can cause illumination of the rod tip and the handle area to aid in motion detection caused by a fish.

Abstract: A sinker weight adapted to be placed on a fishing hook and a system that is a fishing hook having a sinker weight disposes thereon and means for retaining the sinker weight to the hook. The sinkers are of various shapes but are thin and substantially flat—somewhat like a “pancake”. In the system (rig) they are free to move on the shank of the hook and therefore provide action that can be attractive to fish. They may be easily constructed of non-lead materials.

Abstract: Various fishing pole protectors and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the fishing pole protector comprises a long hollow cylinder with a cap at one end and an opening at the other. An elastic cord is connected to the open end of the cylinder, and a hook is attached to the end of the cord. The cord can be wrapped around the fishing rods and secured to a ring that is also attached to the cylinder at the open end. Wrapping the cord around the fishing pole secures the protector to the pole. The fishing pole protector can cover several rods and bundle them together for carrying convenience and to reduce the risk of breaking a rod.

Abstract: A bait station comprising a housing that comprises a flexible portion; a composition contained on or in the housing and comprising at least one sugar and at least one toxin; an insert coupled to the housing; and at least one olfactory attractant contained in the insert.

Abstract: A device useful as a pest barrier system for plumbing of mobile vehicles or plant barrier system is disclosed. The pest barrier system for plumbing of mobile vehicles comprising a pest protection system having a first half, a second half, a lower portions and an upper portions. The lower portions of the pest protection system comprise a lower rim. The upper portions of the pest protection system comprises an upper rim. The lower rim comprises a lower external diameter and a lower internal diameter. The upper rim comprises an upper external diameter. The pest protection system fits within a plumbing compartment of a mobile vehicle at a gap comprising an internal diameter which is smaller than the upper external diameter of the upper rim of the pest protection system. The lower portions of the pest protection system receives a portion of a fluid drainage hose having an external hose diameter.

Abstract: A configurable portable laser alarm system for use while hunting establishes a user defined area protected by an alarm triggered by interruption of a laser beam. The system includes a plurality of base units and a remote unit. A respective laser is coupled to each base unit to emit a beam outwardly from the base unit. A respective detector is coupled to each base unit to detect the laser beam emitted from another of the base units. A base processor, base transceiver and base actuator are incorporated into each base unit. A remote transceiver is coupled to the remote unit to receive an alarm signal from the base transceiver of each base unit. An alarm is coupled to the remote unit and operationally coupled to a remote processor wherein the alarm selectively generates an alarm sequence or signal when the remote transceiver receives the alarm signal from at least one of the base transceivers.

Abstract: Devices for the preparation of depleted blood products that provide for the depletion of oxygen, carbon dioxide, or oxygen and carbon dioxide are described. In addition, devices for the replenishment of oxygen and other gases to an anaerobic blood product are described. Methods and systems incorporating depletion and addition devices are provided to optimize the preparation, storage and transfusion of blood products to a recipient are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rodenticide composition in the form of a cereal bar. The invention relates to a solid rodenticide composition characterized in that it is in the form of agglomerated cereals and/or grains including: 50% to 98% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one cereal and/or of at least one grain, whole or crushed; 2 to 25%, relative to the total weight of the composition, of a binder; 0 to 30%, relative to the total weight of the composition, of plant or animal fat in solid form; 0 to 16%, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one additive; and 0.0005% to 6%, relative to the total weight of the composition, of rodenticide poison.

Abstract: The present invention comprises bio-degradeable seed growth enhancer compositions that provide enhanced seed protection and propagation characteristics that can be formulated and tailored to the plant or crop species for best results. The formulations comprise a naturally - derived hydrophilic protein hydrogel with a sulfated or neutral non-sulfated polysaccharide incorporated therein together with an azeotropic drying agent. The drying agent is a preferably a low molecular weight alcohol or ketone which insures uniform application and adherence qualities of the coating when the hydrogel is dried onto the seed.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel use of the polymeric films comprising halloysite nanotubes as a packaging material for food products. Said halloysite nanotubes are incorporated with active agents such as antibacterial agents preferably of natural type for providing antibacterial, barrier and ethylene scavenging properties.

Abstract: Water dispersible granules are provided containing (a) an agrochemical active ingredient that is solid at 25° C., (b) a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether phosphate or its salt, (c) at least one anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of arylsulfonates or their formaldehyde condensates, ligninsulfonates, and polycarboxylates, and (d) lactose. The granules are water dispersible granules having good disintegrability and dispersibility in water and also having good storage stability. The water dispersible granules can be disintegrated and dispersed in a small amount of water. Accordingly, the water dispersible granules can be mixed with paste fertilizers to produce agrochemical-containing paste fertilizers, which can also be used in paddy fields and are useful water dispersible granules.

Abstract: A composition comprising cyazofamid and an organic base, a process for the preparation of such compositions, methods of use thereof and a multi-pack container comprising the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial emulsions, products comprising the emulsions, and methods of use.

Abstract: A method of producing an amidoamine alkoxylate is disclosed that involves reacting a triglyceride, a carboxylic acid, or a combination of triglyceride and carboxylic acid with an alkyleneamine to produce an amidoamine and alkoxylating the amidoamine with an alkylene oxide. Also disclosed are amidoamine alkoxylate compositions and their use in agricultural formulations.

Abstract: A high quality paint formulation comprises water, latex polymer, pigment, and a quaternary ammonium compound. The high quality paint is capable of killing gram positive bacteria, gram negative bacteria at a rate of greater than 3 logs within 2 hours of application of bacteria to a painted surface. The high quality paint is also capable of inactivating viruses.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide techniques for causing trait modification in plants by administering a desired substance from the extracellular environment. The present invention provides a substance delivery method for introduction of a desired substance into plant cells by treatment of a whole plant with a treating agent for plant cell walls, which comprises a chelator and a surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of (S)-3?-substituted-abscisic acid derivatives and (±)-3?-substituted-abscisic acid derivatives, and methods of synthesizing the derivatives.

Abstract: Plant growth accelerator comprising, as an active ingredient, 5-amino-4-hydroxypentanoic acid of formula (1) H2NCH2CH(OH)CH2CH2COOR1 ??(1) wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a derivative thereof or a salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds that are related to natural synthetic lipochitooligosaccharide analogs were chemically synthesized and found to be effective as plant performance enhancers. The compounds are amine-oligosaccharides with a substituent aryl-containing aliphatic carboxylic acid attached at the amine to the terminal amine-sugar unit. The aryl containing aliphatic carboxylic acid terminates with an aromatic ring structure.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to macrocyclic picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel anthranilic acid diamide derivatives of the general formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, A, G, X, m and n are as defined in the description, to their use as insecticides and acaricides for controlling of animal pests, and to a plurality of processes for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to halogen-substituted compounds of the general formula (II) in which the radicals A1-A4, T, n, W, Q, R1 and Z1-Z3 have the meanings given in the description. Also described are processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (II). The compounds according to the invention are particularly suitable for controlling insects, arachnids and nematodes in agriculture and ectoparasites in veterinary medicine.

Abstract: Provided herein are new N-, C-disubstituted azoles and derivatives thereof that exhibit nematicidal activity and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are useful as a pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention provides 4-substituted-3-{phenyl[(heterocyclylmethoxy)imino]methyl}-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(4H)-one derivatives of formula (I) Wherein A and X1 to X3 and Y1 to Y5 represent various substituents.

Abstract: Insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compounds of formula (I) wherein Y is a single bond, C?O, C?S or S(O)q where q is 0, 1 or 2; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R8, R9 are R10 are as defined in the claims or salts or N-oxides thereof, processes for preparing them and compositions containing them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) an insecticidal compound I selected from fipronil and ethiprole; and 2) a fungicidal compound IIA selected from azoles, strobilurins, carboxamides, heterocylic compounds, carbamates, and other active compounds, and optionally 3) one or two fungicidal compounds IIB selected from List B which is defined as List A plus triticonazole, orysastrobin, in synergistically effective amounts, all as further defined in the description.

Abstract: A method for detaching, removing or otherwise disrupting bacteria or biofilm by applying with pressure an antimicrobial wash. The antimicrobial wash contains a biguanide compound or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compositions for controlling parasites on animals, comprising an N-arylpyrazole and also a pyrethroid in a formulation comprising aliphatic cyclic carbonates and aliphatic cyclic or acyclic polyethers.

Abstract: Compositions and methods providing herbicidal, fungicidal and/or nutritional activity to genetically engineered crops in a single application are disclosed. The composition comprises an aqueous mixture of glyphosate salt and phosphite at a molar ratio of about 1:2 to about 4:1 glyphosate salt to phosphite; wherein the composition is formulated as a liquid for dilution to an application rate of the dissolved glyphosate salt of between about 0.47 pounds per acre and about 4.13 pounds per acre.

Abstract: Clonostachys rosea strains have novel usefulness as inoculants of plants promoting plant vigor, health, growth, yield and a reduction of competitive stress caused by other fungi when used alone or sequentially with many fungicides in an integrated pest management system (IPM). Seed and foliar uses are shown to inoculate and subsequently achieve endophytic colonization of the portion of the plant treated. While the germinating conidia of this organism has been shown to tolerate several fungicide groups, the established mycelium of Clonostachys rosea is significantly more tolerant to systemic fungicides facilitating use in seed and foliar applications. Seed treatment and colonization may occur at any time after harvest resulting in endophyte enhanced seed that ignores or is marginally altered by other fungal organisms and may be suitable for Feed, Food and Seed uses.

Abstract: Biologically pure cultures of Bacillus subtilis Maseca-1 strain were isolated from the pericarp of nixtamalized corn. The Bacillus Maseca-1 strain was characterized and found to produce peptides and/or other compounds that have antimicrobial activity. An extract prepared from the Bacillus Maseca-1 strain is active against microorganisms such as bacteria and mold and may be used as an agent to inhibit the growth of undesirable microorganisms and thereby prevent spoilage and extend the shelf life in foods.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extract from coffee pulp, a process for its preparation and its use in agrochemical against plant pathogens, especially against fungal infections. The invention also relates to the use of the main active ingredient contained in the extract in agrochemical, optionally in combination with other fungicide agents and/or agents that act as defence elicitors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a looping device (10) for a pretzel shaping machine (12) with a base body (28), which has a resting area (26) for respective pretzel arms, and with a downholder (34) movable from an open position into a retaining position, by means of which the pretzel arms can be retained on the base body (28), wherein the looping device (10) includes a gripping device (42), by means of which the pretzel arms after moving the downholder (34) into the open position can be relocated and can be deposited on the pretzel arc of the pretzel. Furthermore, the invention relates to a pretzel shaping machine (12) with such a looping device (10) and a method for producing pretzels by means of such a looping device (10).

Abstract: A method for preparing an instant noodle, a flour composition for an instant noodle, and an instant noodle are disclosed. The method for preparing the instant noodle includes preprocessing a non-wheat cereal to form processed non-wheat cereal flour. The method further includes providing a non-wheat cereal component having the processed non-wheat cereal flour, and mixing the non-wheat cereal component with a wheat component to form a flour composition. The amount of the non-wheat cereal component is at least 50 weight percent of the total weight of the flour composition, and the amount of the wheat component is 7.5-50 weight percent of the total weight of the flour composition. The flour composition is then formed into the instant noodle.

Abstract: Novel yeast-raised and other bakery products and methods of making those products are provided. The products are formed from dough comprising a thermally-stable amyloglucosidase, and a raw starch degrading amyloglucosidase and/or an anti-staling amylase. The level of added sugar included in the dough can be substantially reduced, and even eliminated, while still achieving a sweet product. Additionally, the resulting bakery product is free of, or at least substantially free of, fructose. The final baked product will also have improved texture properties, including superior firmness, resilience, and adhesiveness and can be made with a reduced amount of yeast.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for loading live poultry onto an overhead shackle conveyor system is used in poultry processing plants. The birds (25) are placed on a horizontal moving conveyor (22) that includes dividers (34) that form a series of spaces on the surface conveyor for receiving birds. The shackles are tilted upwardly from the surface conveyor and tend to engage the legs of the bird and lift the birds out of the conveyor system and along the processing path of the poultry plant.