Abstract: A hollow shank fishing hook that will avoid the use of knots entirely, simplifying the profile of the fishing hook, making it easier for the end user to attach the lead line to a hook, simplifying manufacturing, reducing the propensity of hook to catch debris in water and creating less auditory and visual distraction of the fish. Combined line entry and egress provide for a line retention within the hook by adhesive coating thereon.

Abstract: The Scissor Jack Tackle Box System is a space saving scissor jack system that can hold numerous tackle boxes on shelves that are connected to a scissor jack on each side of the shelves and the tackle box. The pull strap is used to pull the scissor jack up with the tackle boxes and it makes it much easier to reach the bait and tackle inside the tackle boxes. This used for a better fishing experience and for competitive fishing.

Abstract: A fully-integrated fishing caddy system which generally includes a five gallon bucket as a base and a padded lid enclosing the interior of the bucket, the padded lid further serving as a seat for the user. The bucket includes at least one rod holder which can be rotated to different angles to suit the user. There are hooks in the bucket for receiving the fishing line and thereby preventing the wind from blowing the line around, resulting in faster detection of catches. Other features include the ability to place caught fish into the bucket via a chute, cup holders, and drainage spouts.

Abstract: Fishing pliers that enable the user to conveniently extend fishing line into the eyelet of a fishing lure, the fishing pliers comprise a pair of opposing first and second elongate members connected at a pivot, the elongate members capable of moving between an open position and a closed position. The first elongate member has an intermediate section that has a magnet and is configured such that an interchangeable modular platform can be mounted thereon with the magnet adjacent a slot of the platform. The interchangeable modular platform is configured to receive fishing line. The magnetized slot is configured to receive an eyelet of a fishing lure. The slot is capable of orienting the eyelet so that line can conveniently enter the eyelet after passing through a channel of the platform.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hoof soling element to be attached under the hoof of an animal, in particular a horse, wherein said hoof soling element (1) is of uniformly increasing height which enables an area of the soling element (1) that is of lesser height to be attached under the front portion of the hoof and an area of greater height under the rear portion of the hoof, wherein said hoof soling element (1) is composed of a material having a Shore-A hardness ranging between 60 and 90. Said hoof soling is particularly suited for the treatment of laminitis and enables the load acting on the foot to be shifted to the healthy rear hoof portion, wherein as a result of the hardness of the material a sufficient amount of elasticity on the one hand and resistance on the other is achieved.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect trap using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) lamp, and more particularly, to an insect trap using, in place of a conventional UV light source lamp, a UV LED lamp that significantly increases the insect trapping efficiency. The insect trap according to the present disclosure includes: a UV LED lamp disposed in an air inlet portion of the duct, and including a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a UV LED chip mounted thereon; an installing portion for installing the UV LED lamp on; and a trapping portion provided near the installing portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect trap using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) lamp, and more particularly, to an insect trap using, in place of a conventional UV light source lamp, a UV LED lamp that significantly increases the insect trapping efficiency. The insect trap according to the present disclosure includes: a duct including a suction fan therein; a UV LED lamp disposed in the air inlet portion of the duct and comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a UV LED chip mounted thereon; and a trapping portion provided in the air outlet portion of the duct.

Abstract: An air-flowing type mosquito killing device comprises a housing, a circuit board, a lamp, and a fan fixed in the housing by a screw. The housing corresponding to an air outlet of the fan is configured with a mosquito opening. The present disclosure use the fan fixed in the housing by the screw, which makes the fan firmly fixed in the housing because of the firm fixing of the screw. The screw is convenient to be installable or disassemble, which saves installation time, and is convenient to inspect and maintain when the failure occurs. The mosquitoes are attracted by the light, airflow generated by the fan draws the mosquitoes to the housing, and the mosquitoes are blown the mosquito opening. The fan constantly rotates, which dries the air and dehydrates the mosquitoes, thus killing the mosquito and keeping people far away from mosquito distractions.

Abstract: A method and a device or system for monitoring and communicating the status of traps for vermin or pests, the method includes a step of triggering of the alarm, for example by a proximity detector, a step of registering this alarm, a step of transmission by wireless communication, for example via a modem, to a server in the form of an unanswered call, a step of interpretation by the server by comparing the calling number and called number in order to determine the nature and origin of the alarm, and also the transmission thereof to a user.

Abstract: A portable game sled for towing a carcass has a flexible sheet that can be carried and unrolled when required. The sheet has legs holes through which legs of the carcass can be inserted to secure the carcass to the sheet. The game sled may also include stitch holes at least partially around a perimeter to allow the sheet to be stitched around the carcass, thereby securing the carcass within. At one end of the sheet there is a sleeve reinforced by a pipe that receives a tow rope. The pipe may be welded to the sheet to provide secure attachment of the pipe and reinforcement of the sleeve.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a hunting apparatus that has a rotating chair that is rotatably coupled to a chair base and a frame that is coupled to the rotating chair. Additionally, the hunting apparatus has a blind coupled to the frame that rotates when the rotating chair rotates relative to the chair base.

Abstract: An audio trapping lure includes a housing defining an interior area for containing electronic components including a processor, a daylight sensor, a body heat sensor, cell phone transmission capabilities, and a speaker. The audio trapping lure includes digital sound files of the distress cries of prey of a predator to be hunted or trapped. Under the control of programming, the processor causes predetermined distress cries to be emitted through the speaker at predetermined intervals of time and for a predetermined duration. The audio trapping lure is activated only when the daylight sensor indicates it is dark. The audio trapping lure is deactivated when the body heat sensor detects the proximity of a heat source, indicating the predator has already been trapped. The cell phone text function is activated upon the deactivation of the device by the body heat sensor indicating an animal has been trapped.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy apparatus comprising a vertical shaft, a hinging mechanism that is movable between a deployed position and a closed position mechanically connected to the vertical shaft, a windsock support structural member having a first end pivotally connected to the hinging mechanism and a windsock slidably connected to the windsock support structural member. When the hinging mechanism is in the deployed position, the windsock support structural member and the windsock is perpendicular to the vertical shaft. When the hinging mechanism is in the closed position, the windsock support structural member and windsock is parallel to the vertical shaft.

Abstract: A preservative reagent for urine is disclosed that increases the stability of cells, such as tumor cells, in urine for a period of several weeks. The preservative reagent comprises polyethylene glycol (PEG), ethanol, paraformaldehyde (PFA), and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and optionally pH stabilizing reagents.

Abstract: Provided are a stem cell preservation medium, stem cell preservation method and stem cell preservation system which can be used in a slow-freezing method that is used in place of vitrification, have a high cell survival rate and are convenient and highly efficient. The stem cell preservation medium comprises hydroxyethyl starch (HES), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and ethylene glycol (EG). The stem cell preservation method comprises: a dissociation step in which stem cells are dissociated using a pronase solution; and a freezing step in which the dissociated stem cells are slow-frozen in the stem cell preservation medium. The stem cell preservation system comprises: the pronase solution which is a dissociation means for dissociating stem cells; the stem cell preservation medium according to the present invention; and a slow-freezing means with which the dissociated stem cells are slow-frozen in the stem cell preservation medium.

Abstract: Methods are described for warming a sample that contains a cell or tissue, wherein the method heats the sample at a warming rate of at least about 1×106° C. and/or that increase the functional survival of the cell or tissue upon warming. The warming can be done using a laser that emits infrared wavelength light. Also described are systems and devices for rapid warming and cooling of samples.

Abstract: A method for cryopreservation of biological material where a sample of a biological material is inserted into a packaging having two substantially parallel walls spaced from 2.5 mm apart or less, the walls connected to each other along a substantially part of their periphery and including a plurality of internal ridges for directing the flow of material through the packaging. After the material is evenly distributed in the package, the material is frozen for cryopreservation of biological material.

Abstract: The invention provides an antifungal composite comprising an antifungal agent and ?-cyclodextrin surface-modified with a long carbon chain compound, wherein the antifungal agent is clad in ?-cyclodextrin surface-modified with a long carbon chain compound as a carrier, and thus a use of inhibiting harmful fungi can be provided by sustained release of the antifungal agent from the composite. The antifungal composite may be retained on the surface of the resin materials to increase the concentration of the antifungal composite on the surface of the resin materials by adjusting the difference of the lipophilic and hydrophilic characters between the antifungal composite and the resin materials, and thus an antifungal effect can be increased. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing an antifungal composite.

Abstract: Subject matter of the present invention is an emulsifiable concentrate comprising a water-insoluble pesticide, an alkyl benzoate, and an amide of the formula (I) as defined herein. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of said concentrate; an emulsion obtainable by mixing water, a water-insoluble pesticide, the alkyl benzoate, and the amide; and to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants, where the concentrate or the emulsion is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the crop plants to be protected from the respective pests, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or their environment.

Abstract: Methods of controlling the feeding and/or breeding behavior of a target insect are disclosed in which a host plant is provided a substantial distance from a plant of interest, chemical attractant that induces the target insect to lay eggs on the host plant is applied to the host plant, application of the chemical attractant to the host plant is repeated as required to induce residual target-insect populations to lay eggs on the host plant, and wherein the behavior is controlled when a substantial number of offspring belonging to subsequent generations themselves mature and display a preference for laying eggs on the same type of host plant on which they were reared without further application of the chemical attractant is provided. Also disclosed are methods of deterring target insect feeding and breeding on plants of interest by applying toxic plant extract to the plants of interest.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds, formulations and methods for improving plant emergence, growth and yield. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the synthetic lipoamino acid glucosamine compounds of Formula I. These compounds may be applied to plant propagating materials, including seeds and other regenerable plant parts, including cuttings, bulbs, rhizomes and tubers. They may also be applied to foliage, or soil either prior to or following planting of plant propagating materials. Such applications may be made alone or in combination with fungicides, insecticides, nematicides and other agricultural agents used to improve plant growth and crop yield. The compounds of Formula I can improve the agronomic performance of a variety of crops including barley, canola, corn, potato, soybean and wheat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for anti-green algae containing water-soluble free amine chitosan having the anti-algae activity against water-bloom forming algae as an active ingredient and a method for preparing the same. Particularly, the water-soluble free amine chitosan of the present invention can kill directly water-bloom forming algae, suggesting that it has excellent anti-green algae activity to inhibit water-bloom, and is non-toxic to freshwater organism cells. Therefore, the composition for anti-green algae containing the said water-soluble free amine chitosan as an active ingredient can be efficiently used as a safe anti-green algae composition applicable in the freshwater ecosystem including solidified dam, reservoir, lake, golf course water hazard, pond, freshwater fish farm, and fishing spot.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds from Epicoccum purpurascens (syn. E. negrum) for use against plant and fungi pathogens. An orange yellow metabolite was isolated, the structure elucidated as a small group of compounds Epipyrone A-C and fungicidal activity demonstrated against plant pathogens, for example Botrytis cinerea and Lecanicillium muscarium. Agricultrual and pharmaceutical compositions are provide, and use thereof in treating microbial infections in an animal or plant are also provided.

Abstract: Citrus canker caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xac) is an economically important disease of citrus worldwide. Biofilm formation plays an important role in early infection of Xac on host leaves. In this study, we assessed the hypothesis that small molecules able to inhibit biofilm formation reduce Xac infection and enhance the control of citrus canker disease. D-leucine and 3-indolylacetonitrile (IAN) were found to prevent biofilm formation by Xac on different abiotic surfaces and host leaves at a concentration lower than the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Quantitative real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis indicated that IAN repressed expression of chemotaxis/motility-related genes in Xac. In laboratory experiments, planktonic and biofilm cells of Xac treated with D-leucine and IAN, either alone or in combination, were more susceptible to copper (CuSO4) than those untreated.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: A composition comprises 5-15 wt % of the potassium salt of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (K-BIT) calculated as 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT), 2-12 wt % of a nonionic surfactant, and at least 70 wt %. The presence of the nonionic surfactant stabilizes an aqueous solution of the composition at a temperature of ?5° C. A method of stabilizing an aqueous solution comprising 5-15 wt % of the potassium salt of 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (K-BIT) calculated as 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and at least 70 wt % water at a temperature of ?5° C., includes the step of incorporating within the aqueous solution an amount of the nonionic surfactant so that the aqueous solution has 2-12 wt % of the nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods to mitigate alternate bearing of perennial crops by use of a natural metabolite. In particular, the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite in the presence or absence of an auxin transport inhibitor to increase floral intensity (flower number) of the return bloom in the spring following the setting of a heavy on-crop to increase the yield of the putative off-crop year and, thus, increase cumulative crop yield. Additionally the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite in combination with one or both of a growth promoting type of plant growth regulator, and a hormone biosynthesis, transport or function inhibiting type of plant growth regulator.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide and develop novel agricultural and horticultural insecticides in view of the still immense damage caused by insect pests etc. and the emergence of insect pests resistant to existing insecticides in crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like. Provided are a condensed heterocyclic compound represented by the general formula (I): {wherein A1, A2 and A3 may be the same or different, and each represent a nitrogen atom or a CH group, R1 represents an alkyl group or the like, R2 represents a haloalkyl group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, R4 represents a haloalkyl group or the like, R5 represents an alkyl group or the like, and m represents 0 or 2} or a salt thereof; an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing yield of a plant. This method involves applying to a plant and/or area of cultivation thiophanate methyl and an isolated hypersensitive response elicitor protein or polypeptide fragment, wherein said applying is carried out under conditions effective to induce a synergistic yield from the plant. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising a liquid or solid carrier, thiophanate methyl, and an isolated hypersensitive response elicitor protein or polypeptide fragment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wipe for killing spores comprising an absorbent sheet holding an aqueous composition and a sealed package containing the absorbent sheet, wherein the aqueous composition comprises water, an antimicrobial agent and a peroxide. The invention also relates to a process for killing spores using the above-indicated wipe.

Abstract: A treatment liquid shall be suitably designed specifically for cleaning bacterially contaminated surfaces of bone implants, dental implants or other components contaminated with a biofilm. For this purpose, the treatment liquid according to the invention comprises, as one of its basic constituents, an aqueous solution of an acid which is provided with a metallic salt in such a manner that a conductivity of at least 30 mS/cm, preferably at least 75 mS/cm, and particularly preferably at least 150 mS/cm results.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for inhibiting or reducing fungal growth. The methods comprise exposing a location to a composition comprising one or more enzymes, one or more bacteria, and/or an enzymatic extract, wherein the one or more enzymes, one or more bacteria, and/or the enzymatic extract isolated from one or more bacteria are exposed to location in a quantity sufficient to inhibit or reduce fungal growth.

Abstract: Materials and methods for improving plant traits and for providing plant benefits are provided. In some embodiments, the materials, and methods employing the same, can comprise endophytes.

Abstract: A device for cutting a food product such as a cake, tart, gelatin, pie or the like having a preferably circular form, but not necessarily, said device comprising a cutting structure formed by blades in the shape of the slice or piece to be cut; a grip or handle to hold and manipulate the device and a system for defining the size of the slice and also for controlling the holding and releasing of a freshly cut slice. The device further includes means for defining in advance and allowing to display the amount of slices into which the cake is to be split.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lightened fat which is obtained by replacing some of the initial vegetable and/or animal fat with a non-animal raw material, a microalgal flour, and the uses thereof as novel product in the fields of breadmaking and/or patisserie and/or viennoiserie.

Abstract: Food products having portions of coffee cherries are described, as well as components thereof and methods of forming. The food product may include a particulate composition and at least one flavoring agent. The particulate composition may include one or more portions of a dried coffee cherry, which may include a deseeded coffee cherry.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel cooking product characterised in that at least one of the three ingredients selected from among eggs or egg products, milk or milk derivatives and fatty substances of animal and/or plant origin is completely or partially replaced with microalgal flour. The novel cooking product can in some cases be consumed by allergic and/or vegetarian persons. The invention also relates to the method for the production of said cooking product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel enzyme composition comprising asparaginase and at least one hydrolysing enzyme, the use of such composition to reduce acrylamide levels in food products and a method to produce food products involving at least one heating step, comprising adding: a) asparaginase and b) at least one hydrolyzing enzyme to an intermediate form of said food product in said production process whereby the asparaginase and at least one hydrolyzing enzyme are added prior to said heating step in an amount that is effective in reducing the level of acrylamide of the food product in comparison to a food product whereto no asparaginase and hydrolyzing enzyme were added.

Abstract: Flour compositions formed from portions of coffee cherries and methods for making the same are described. Seeds (or coffee beans) may be removed from coffee cherries to form coffee by-products (also referred to as cherry solids). The cherry solids may be dried and processed to form a powder composition. One or more secondary ingredients may be combined with the powder compositions to form a flour composition. Non-limiting examples of secondary ingredients include proteins, starches, salts, oils, vitamins, and minerals. The powder compositions may be used as a food ingredient and/or as a component of a food ingredient in various edible products.

Abstract: An article contains layers of dough and a roll-in composition, the roll-in composition contains at least two weight-percent based on total roll-in composition weight of an oleogel comprising ethyl cellulose and a triacylglycerol. A process for preparing the article includes (a) providing dough and a roll-in composition, the roll-in composition containing a mixture of ethyl cellulose and a triacylglycerol; (b) disposing the roll-in composition on the dough so as to form a layered composition containing a layer of roll-in composition on a layer of dough; and (c) folding the layered composition on itself one or more than one time to form the article. Bake the article to form a baked layered pastry.

Abstract: The flavor and texture of a ground bran and germ component or fraction is improved by subjecting the ground bran and germ component to heating while conveying and mixing the ground bran and germ component in a conveying and mixing device. The heating may be conducted to heat the bran and germ component or fraction to a temperature of from about 285° F. to about 410° F. to volatilize volatile wheaty flavor components and moisture in the ground bran and germ component and to develop a buttery, nutty, caramelized flavor in the bran component. The wheaty flavor components and moisture are removed from the mixing and conveying device during the heat treatment. The use of substantial moisture reduction with high temperature heating at a low moisture content provides flavor development while reducing wheatiness, graininess, or rawness, and also achieves lipase inhibition and stabilization against rancidity from free-fatty acid production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a guide device for guiding a suspension element, like a loop, being attached to one end of a sausage-shaped product, like a sausage, from a first apparatus, like an apparatus for producing sausage-shaped products, in a guide direction to a second apparatus, like a handling device for said sausage-shaped products. The guide device comprises a guide unit for guiding the suspension element and support means for radially and axially supporting the guide unit. According to the present invention, the support means comprise a first support unit and a second support unit for a functional separation of the axial support and the radial support of the guide unit.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for cutting off small intestines (27) from an isolated, unprocessed set of intestines and stomach of a mammal, the apparatus (1) comprising: a charge surface (2); a fixation device (3) arranged at an edge (2?) of said charge surface (2) and for fixating a first end of a small intestine (27); a discharger mechanism (10); a pull-advance mechanism (9) for pulling a second, free end of a small intestine from a position at the fixation device (3) to the discharger mechanism (10); characterized in that a cutter head (5) and said pull-advance mechanism (9) are provided on a rack (4) such that said cutter head (5) is moveable at least in a direction towards/away from the fixation device (3)

Abstract: A processing system for processing slaughtered and defeathered poultry bodies, comprising a plurality of processing devices which, for the processing-transport of the poultry bodies separately from a main conveyor device, is designed with a processing-holding means which is movable on a circular path. The processing system has transfer stations arranged in succession along a main conveyor line, in which the poultry bodies are transported in a suspended manner by carrier devices. Each processing device is assigned a transfer station which is formed by a transfer pair having two rotary transfer devices. The first rotary transfer device removes the poultry bodies from the carrier devices and transfers them to the processing-holding means of the processing device. The second rotary transfer device removes the processed poultry bodies from the processing-holding means of the processing device and transfers them to the carrier devices.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, is a method for sanitizing produce, by: treating the produce with a catholyte solution for a period of time sufficient to sanitize the produce; treating the produce with a solution containing chlorine for a period of time sufficient to further sanitize the produce; and treating the produce with a solution containing peroxyacetic acid for a period of time sufficient to further sanitize the produce, where treating with the catholyte solution, the solution containing chlorine, and the solution containing peroxyacetic acid yields at least an additional 1 log unit reduction in microbial load, as compared to produce treated with a single solution selected from the catholyte solution, the solution containing chlorine, and the solution containing peroxyacetic acid.

Abstract: Kits and devices may be used to produce a personalized, concentrated human milk composition for an infant from expressed milk from the infant's mother. Methods of production and use thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: A product in the form of an oil in water emulsion is provided. The emulsion includes an oil phase which is an admixture of about 30-60% oil by weight, 0.01-15% wax by weight and a surfactant component, a combination of non-ionic and ionic surfactant in a ratio of at least about 10:1 to 30:1; and an aqueous phase comprising about 30-50% by weight of the emulsion. The product is useful as a fat substitute.

Abstract: Products that are sugar-free, or are low in sugar (or low in artificial sweeteners), are disclosed herein that comprise extracts from the leaves of the Erythroxylum plant, and one or more plant products, such as cocoa powder, wherein the perceived bitterness of the plant product(s) is reduced. Extracts from other plants, such as Hibiscus and Valerian root, can be used to reduce perceived bitterness.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to printing processes. In particular the invention relates to processes for printing with edible inks. An aspect of the invention relates to printing an edible ink onto a material using an inkjet printing device. The material may be an edible material. The ink may comprise a colourant, at least 30% water, at least 25% carbohydrate sweeteners and be free from both diols and triols. A further aspect of the invention is a printed foodstuff obtainable by the process of printing edible ink onto a material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chewing gums that impart a long-lasting cooling sensation during chewing. Said chewing gums comprise a refreshing synergistic combination of two ingredients which are separated from one another: a cooling your in the form of solid particulate matter, and a cooling mixture. The invention also relates to methods of obtaining said chewing gums.