Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH552985. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH552985, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH552985 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 CH552985.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045734. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045734. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045734 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045734 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045798. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045798. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045798 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045798 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01045930. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01045930. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01045930 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01045930 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046211. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046211. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046211 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046211 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046238. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046238. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046238 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046238 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046386. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046386. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046386 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046386 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Method and device for cutting a soft food mass, in particular for cutting machine-processed cheese, such as processed cheese or mozzarella, whereby the food mass is present as a broad food ribbon of small ribbon thickness, whereby the food ribbon is fed by means of a conveyor belt with a travel speed leading to a longitudinal cutting system, in particular in the form of a cutting roller, which cuts the food ribbon with axially arranged cutting disks into parallel longitudinal strips, whereby the direction of rotation of the longitudinal cutting system corresponds to the travel direction of the food ribbon, whereby the cutting disks in each case have blades that are provided with at least one tooth, whereby the tooth height is greater than the ribbon thickness, whereby the peripheral speed of the cutting roller is adjusted in such a way that a tooth is immersed in the food ribbon when cutting with the tips of the teeth and creates a slot of a specific slot length in the food ribbon that moves in the same direc

Abstract: A pet console seat system for bridging a gap between a front seat and a back seat in a vehicle has a pet console seat forming a pet console seat assembly having a Tee-shaped cushion including a first end, a second end, a top side, a bottom side, a left side, and a right side; a bottom-board insert; and a protective cover coupled to the Tee-shaped cushion. The pet console seat bridges a gap between the front seat and the back seat of the vehicle by creating the seat and a planar path for the pet to travel between the front seat to the back seat. The pet console seat protects a console of the vehicle from damage caused by nails scratching and chewing with sharp incisors of the pet.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing selected non-human mammalian germ cells and gametes and for making non-human animals using the produced germ cells and gametes are provided by the present invention. Methods of generating a non-human embryo and/or animal derived from donor stem cells, methods of generating chimeric non-human animals having substantially all gametes and/or germ cells derived from the donor stem cells, methods of producing a non-human host embryo lacking functional endogenous germ cells and non-human host embryos incapable of developing endogenous gametes of the present invention are described herein.

Abstract: Improved devices for the capture, detection, or quantification of insect vectors such as gravid female insects, are provided. The devices include surface coloration, design, and dimension that improved their ability to attract and/or capture target insect vectors. The traps are used in process for detection or control of insect vectors in indoor and outdoor environments.

Abstract: A method for killing pests in an affected area of a structure, comprises positioning a heat exchanger unit within an affected area, coupling a first end of an inlet hose to a faucet, and coupling a second end of the inlet hose to an inlet port of the heat exchanger unit such that the heat exchanger unit may receive a flow of water from the faucet. The heat exchanger unit generates heated air by transferring heat from the flow of water received from the faucet to air flowing through the heat exchanger unit. The method continues by positioning an electric heater proximate to the heat exchanger unit, the electric heater operable to further heat the heated air emitted by the heat exchanger unit to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit, the further heated air being emitted into the affected area.

Abstract: A system and methods for trapping animals including an enclosure adapted to be suspended above a trap area. The enclosure may be movable from the suspended position to a lowered position to enclose a trap area. The system further includes a user-directed control system to remotely control the position of the enclosure in order to trap animals within the enclosure.

Abstract: A preservative solution for low temperature preservation of animal or human organs and animal or plant tissues or cells contains D-allose. For the human kidney, cells derived from animals or humans, or human or animal sperm and/or ovum and/or fermented ovum, the preservation is conducted at from ?5 to 20° C. For cells derived from animals or humans, or human or animal sperm and/or ovum and/or fermented ovum, the preservation is conducted at a temperature at which to start freezing to ?196° C. A method for the low temperature preservation of an animal or human organ and an animal or plant tissue or cell at a low temperature comprises (a) refluxing or immersing a preservative solution containing D-allose and the organ or the tissue or mixing the cell therewith, and (b) cooling the organ, the tissue or the cell to a low temperature of from ?5 to 20° C.

Abstract: An amide derivative represented by the following Formula (1) is provided as an amide derivative showing a significantly excellent effect for a pest control action. In the following Formula (1), A represents a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom, or the like, and K represents a non-metal atomic group necessary for forming a cyclic linking group derived from benzene or a heterocyclic. X represents a halogen atom or the like; n represents an integer of from 0 to 4. R1 and R2 represent hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, or the like. T represents —C(=G1)-Q1 or —C(=G1)-G2Q2, and G1 to G3 each represent oxygen atoms or the like. Q1 and Q2 each represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, or the like. Y1 and Y5 each represent a halogen atom or the like, Y2 and Y4 each represent a hydrogen atom or the like, and Y3 represents a C2-C5 haloalkyl group.

Abstract: Described are herbicide compositions and methods for their preparation and use, in particular, herbicide compositions and methods relating to herbicide compositions containing herbicide compounds in acid form, and further including an acidifying agent.

Abstract: Provided herein are synergistic herbicidal compositions containing (a) a compound of formula (I): or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) insecticides, including but not limited to, acephate, carbaryl, carbofuran, cartap, chlorpyrifos, cypermethrin, dimethoate, dinotefuran, etofenprox, fenitrothion, fipronil, imidacloprid, lambda-cyhalothrin, malathion, methamidophos, piperonyl butoxide, pymetrozine, spinetoram, spinosad, sulfoxaflor and triazophos. The compositions and methods provided herein control undesirable vegetation, e.g., in direct-seeded, water-seeded and transplanted rice, cereals, wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, corn/maize, sugarcane, sunflower, oilseed rape, canola, sugar beet, soybean, cotton, pineapple, pastures, grasslands, rangelands, fallowland, turf, tree and vine orchards, plantation crops, vegetables, industrial vegetation management (IVM) and rights-of-way (ROW).

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions which not only effectively kill a broad spectrum of microorganisms present on surfaces on contact but continue to kill microorganisms for a period of time thereafter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combinations of the pyrion compounds sodium pyrithione and 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone, and polyethyleneimines (PEI) which provide an improved biocidal effect. More particularly, the present invention relates to compositions comprising a combination of a pyrion compound selected from sodium pyrithione and 1-hydroxy-2-pyridinone together with polyethyleneimines; in respective proportions to provide a synergistic biocidal effect. Compositions comprising these combinations are useful for the protection of any living or non-living material, such as crops, plants, fruits, seeds, objects made of wood, thatch or the like, engineering material, biodegradable material and textiles against deterioration due to the action of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algae, viruses, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Ornidazole and related compounds as herbicides active on a wide range of photoautotrophic organisms. The compounds of the present invention show effective herbicidal activity while being non-hazardous to the environment and to human health.

Abstract: A topical parasiticide composition comprising: (i) a phenyl pyrazole insecticide; and/or a neonicotinoid; (ii) a macrocylic lactone and/or an aminoacetonitrile derivatives; (iii) an Insect Growth Regulator; and (iv) a 2-acyl-4-oxo-1,2,3,6,7,11b-4H-pyrazino[2,1a]isoquinoline derivative.

Abstract: A laminated baking mold material includes a food contact layer and an exterior layer. The food contact layer serves as a functional layer, and may include an aluminum foil. The exterior layer may include a paper layer, and may be printed. The laminated baking mold may be formed into self-supporting baking molds or pan-supported baking liners. The functional barrier prevents migration of ink from an exterior surface of the baking mold or liner into a baked product or the permeation of grease or moisture from the baked product to the exterior layer preventing a degradation of a printing thereon and allowing for deep, opaque, and vibrant colors and patterns.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a mixture of lactic bacteria for yeasting of gluten-free baked products. Particularly, the invention concerns the use of “natural yeast” based on selected lactic bacteria as yeasting agent for the production of gluten-free bread, with improved sensory and nutritional property, designed for celiac patients feeding.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for cleaning a poultry carcass. In one exemplary aspect, a conveyor is applied for conveying the carcass along a track and brush device is positioned next to the track for brushing the carcass exterior, wherein the device is embodied with at least one rotatable drum, and to which drum brush hairs are connected, such that opposite ends of the brush hairs are connected to the drum so as to arrange that the brush hairs form a closed loop with the drum.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out a cleaning operation applied to the internal neck skin of slaughtered poultry by removing the windpipe, gullet, glandular tissue or remainders thereof.

Abstract: A method for preparing and conditioning granular burdock through combined uniform drying by using radio frequency (RF) pretreatment and microwave pulse spouting is provided. The process of the present disclosure includes performing pretreatment on fresh burdock, protecting color, pre-drying by RF, drying through microwave pulse spouting, and packaging. The color and luster of a product are greatly improved after color protection, the RF pre-drying treatment may be performed for 20 minutes, and hot air drying treatments for removing moisture on the surface may be performed for 60 minutes. The method has a short drying time and high efficiency. The sectional microwave pulse spouting treatment needs 60 minutes totally, while the complete hot air drying treatment needs 400 minutes. Therefore the drying time of the method is greatly shortened, and the drying is uniform, and a sample after microwave pulse spouting drying has strong fragrance.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for accelerating the ripening of bananas to a color stage of 3.0 to 3.5. Also provided herein are bananas ripened according to the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are sugar free confectionery products, methods of making, and multilayer structures prepared from the confectionery products and chewing gum.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the feed intake of lactating animals. Incorporation of sodium sulfate decahydrate (glauber salts) into animal feed enhances the feed intake of lactating animals. Glauber salts are particularly effective as feed intake enhancers when the lactating animals are under heat stress conditions. Lactating animals provided with a diet supplemented with glauber salts in the farrowing crate until weaning show an increase in the average daily feed intake compared to animals without glauber salts in their diet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical or nutraceutical preparation comprising a) a core containing a pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active substance; and b) an inner controlling layer surrounding the core comprising i) one or a mixture of a plurality of (meth)acrylate copolymers bearing a cationic group or a group that can be converted to a cationic group; and ii) one or a mixture of a plurality of polymers or copolymers bearing an anionic group or group that can be converted to an anionic group; and c) an outer controlling layer comprising one or a mixture of a plurality of polymers or copolymers bearing an anionic group or group that can be converted to an anionic group and to tablets or capsules comprising same.

Abstract: A method of improving longevity and/or alleviating a symptom of aging or preventing age related diseases is provided. The method includes a step in which the subject's average and type of daily protein intake, IGF-I, and IGFBP1 levels, and risk factors for overall mortality, cancer and diabetes are determined. With respect to protein consumption, the relative amounts of protein calories from animal and plant sources are determined. A periodic normal calorie or low calorie but low protein fasting mimicking diet with frequencies of every 2 weeks to 2 months is provided to the subject if the subject's average daily protein intake level and type and/or IGF-I levels, and/or IGFBP1 levels is identified as being greater or lower than a predetermined cutoff intake/level and if the subject is younger than a predetermined age. The method is also shown to alleviate symptoms of chemotoxicity.

Abstract: A method for preparing a dispersion of polar lipids in an ethanol-water mixture, the polar lipids including galactolipids. An oil containing polar lipids including galactolipids is diluted using a first ethanol-water mixture having an ethanol concentration close to the critical polarity, wherein upon dilution the polar lipids form a lamellar liquid-crystalline phase, without first forming a hexagonal HII-phase. The invention also refers to an oil obtained by evaporating ethanol and water from the dispersion. The invention further refers to aqueous colloidal dispersions of polar lipids including galactolipids, to an oil containing polar lipids including galactolipids and to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food compositions including such dispersions and/or oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synbiotic product composition comprising a blend or mixture of a prebiotic carbohydrate and a probiotic spore-forming Bacillus bacteria. Examples of prebiotic carbohydrates useful in synbiotic product include arabinoxylan, arabinoxylan oligosaccharides, xylose, soluble fiber dextrin, soluble corn fiber, and polydextrose. The present invention also relates to human foodstuffs and animal feed comprising such synbiotic products and methods of increasing the titer of spore-forming bacteria in the intestinal tracts of mammals by administration of symbiotic products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparation of the trisaccharide 6?-O-sialyllactose (formula (I)) or salts thereof as well as intermediates in the synthesis and for the use of 6?-O-sialyllactose salts in pharmaceutical or nutritional compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate which can be used as novel water soluble dietary fiber, a method for producing it, as well as food products and beverages containing the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate. The present invention provides the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate characterized by having a DE value of less than 20 and a glucose content of less than 3% by mass; food products and beverages containing it; and the method for producing the non-digestible hydroxypropyl starch hydrolysate comprising the steps of: (A) hydrolyzing a hydroxypropyl starch with a degree of substitution of 0.05 to 0.4 with ?-amylase and then with glucoamylase; and (B) removing glucose from the hydrolysate obtained in the step (A).

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a cabinet defining an open storage space and including a door with an exterior side and an interior side adapted to receive a modular component. The modular component includes a base removably connected to the interior side and has a first edge and a second edge. A component door is hingedly-connected to the first edge of the base and is operable between an open position and a closed position. The base and component door define a sealed compartment when the component door is in the closed position. First fasteners are disposed on the component door, and second fasteners are disposed on the base. The second fasteners engage the first fasteners to create an airtight seal between the component door and the base. A vacuum device is in communication with the sealed compartment and a heat sealer is disposed on the base or the component door.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for modifying the organoleptic properties of a beverage, such as wine in a bottle, said apparatus having a least one light-source, said light-source applying peak wavelengths at intensities and time durations optimal for modifying said beverage's organoleptic properties.

Abstract: Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition, the process including: providing a slurry comprising water and a tobacco material, the slurry comprising at least about 75% by weight water, based on the total weight of the slurry; heating the slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient to pasteurize the tobacco material; adding an amount of a base to the slurry sufficient to raise the pH of the slurry to at least about 8.5, thereby forming a pH-adjusted slurry; and continuing to heat the pH-adjusted slurry to a temperature of at least about 60° C. for a time sufficient for the pH of the slurry to drop at least about 0.5 pH unit following the adding step.

Abstract: A Hookah Heat Management Accessory comprising a base plate configured to rest on the tobacco bowl sitting on the top of a Hookah and which conducts heat from charcoal, or other heat source, to the tobacco beneath it; an insulating wall connected to the base plate; an inner lid that mates to the aforementioned wall piece; and an outer lid that is loosely attached to the inner lid allowing for rotation, ventilation, and thermal regulation.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting an infant (e.g., newborn baby) includes a fabric body defining a pocket between an upper layer and a lower layer of the body at one end of the fabric body, the pocket accessible via an opening selectively closeable to seal the pocket. A neck, spine and spinal cord support device of a semi-rigid material is removably insertable in the pocket of the fabric body by the pocket so as to maintain the support device in a substantially fixed position within the fabric body. The support device supports the head, neck, spine and spinal cord of a newborn baby or infant when the infant is on the fabric body to inhibit injury to the infant's head, neck, spine and spinal cord. The fabric body can be a swaddle blanket and/or sleeve.

Abstract: A garment configured to be worn by a wearer having two breasts may include a set of two support structures and a housing. The support structures may be positioned within the housing such that each support structure corresponds to a position between a center and a bottom of one of the wearer's breasts when the garment is worn by the wearer. Each support structure may be configured to reposition a portion of a volume of the wearer's respective breast and support a portion of a weight of the wearer's respective breast when worn by the wearer. Optionally, the garment may include a set of flexible structures positioned within the housing such that each flexible structure is coincident with one of the support structures of the set of two support structures. The housing may wrap around the wearer's chest, thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.

Abstract: A self-securing forearm guard used to protect a user's upper extremity during athletic training and competition. The current design incorporates heat moldable materials that allows an athlete to customize the guard's fit around their forearm using pressure applied by hand, and wherein the arm guard will retain the desired shape after the pressure is released, and thereby stay securely attached to said athlete's forearm without the need for straps and/or removable fasteners. The arm guard is adapted to protect a user's forearm during athletic activities such as skiing past and through ski gates, wherein it is common for a skier's forearm to intentionally contact the poles of such gates when skiing at a high rate of speed therethrough, thereby avoiding varying degrees of injury.

Abstract: A cladding element is formed from chain mail for cladding forms having different radii with the chain mail. For this purpose, the chain mail has at least one cut, which is connected at the edges thereof or to the edges of a further cut in order to clad the form. The chain mail has a running direction, in which the chain mail can be stretched to a substantially smaller degree, or cannot be stretched at all, compared to a direction running transversely thereto, preferably at a right angle. Because the chain mail with the running direction is arranged along an arc of the form specified by the radius and has indentations transversely to the running direction, wherein the connection takes place particularly along the edges of the cuts, three-dimensional round forms such as spheres or annular shapes or the segments thereof are clad efficiently.

Abstract: A clasp comprising a securing rail and a clasp body. The securing rail comprises an elongate rail comprising a rail top, a pair of opposing clasping flanges extending lengthwise of the rail and a plurality of locking teeth spaced and extending lengthwise of the rail. The clasp body is configured to receive the clasping flanges of the elongate rail and to secure the clasp body to the rail against radial movement relative to the rail. At least one engaging tooth is operatively associated with the clasp body to engage the first plurality of locking teeth to secure the clasp body against movement in at least one axial direction lengthwise of the elongate rail with the clasping flanges received in the clasp body.

Abstract: An accessory for a hat is disclosed which a wearer can use to show support for a team, cause or event and/or to protect the wearer from rain and damaging UV rays. In particular, the hat accessory may receive a protective covering with printed indicia on the exterior surface thereof. The protective covering may also be coated with a water repellent and also embedded with a treatment for UV protection. The protective covering may be removably attachable to the hat accessory so that the wearer can show support to a particular team, event or cause depending on the circumstances.

Abstract: A series of ski boots comprising at least two ski boots whose rigid outer shell (2) is identical, and in which at least one of the boots of the series of boots has a rigid shell (2) comprising an internally inserted slipper (20; 20?), the slipper (20; 20?) comprising a bootboard (25; 25?) and side walls (21; 21?), so that the at least two ski boots comprising an identical rigid outer shell (2) are of different sizes.

Abstract: A cycling shoe can include a hook that, when used together with another device, such as with a rubber band, can position the shoe on a bicycle in a desired position. The shoes can be clipped into pedals on the bicycle, and the hook and rubber band can be used to position the shoes and crank arms of the bicycle in the position desired by the user. The hook can be on the arch side of the shoe. The hook can be separate from the tightening system.

Abstract: A shoe having a shoe upper including multiple unwelded flex zones in selected locations on the shoe upper. The flex zones may be selectively located on the upper to flex when the shoe is in use.

Abstract: A conditionally visible bite line may be demarcated on a shoe upper using one of a fluorescent material and an Infrared (IR) material. Such a conditionally visible bite line may be observable only under particular conditions, such as when illuminated by an ultraviolet light source or an IR light source, as appropriate. A light may be projected to intersect the conditionally visible bite line under conditions rendering the conditionally visible bite line detectable. The intersection(s) of the projected light and the conditionally visible bite line may be used to create a virtual bite line for use in generating a tool path to process the surface of a shoe upper bounded by the conditionally visible bite line.