Abstract: A pet waste system using litter to absorb pet waste. A means to secure the litter is used to hold the litter in a receptacle, further preventing, among other things, the litter from being kicked up by a pet. The litter generally comprises an organic, non-living material. The litter and/or receptacle can be delivered on a scheduled, recurring basis to a user of the pet waste system.

Abstract: The disclosure generally pertains to an interactive unit (IU) comprising a housing and a container. The IU can operate with at least one device enabling network connectivity. An end user device can connect to the IU to activate voice and/or video, and interact with the IU. A user can use the end user device to control the IU to dispense a treat, food, or product from the container. In at least one embodiment, a user will use the IU to connect with an animal located at the IU in order to communicate, bond, and train the animal.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for protecting wildlife feed. The apparatus has a body with a bottom portion and a top portion. The body is configured to attach to a feed accumulation portion of a wildlife feeder that provides feed accessible to wildlife. The apparatus further includes a first extension member angularly extending forward from the bottom portion of the body, and a second extension member angularly extending rearward from the top portion of the body.

Abstract: An animal feeding system includes a receptacle comprising a microcontroller, one or more applications running on at least one processor of a mobile device, and an access point, wherein the microcontroller, the one or more applications, and the access point are communicatively coupled through a wireless communications network. The receptacle holds pet food consumables. A chute receives dispensed consumables as they pass through an opening in the receptacle. A sensor monitors a level of the consumables in the receptacle, wherein the sensor is communicatively coupled with the microcontroller and transmits information of the monitored level to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller uses the information to determine whether the level of the consumables is below a threshold level. The microcontroller initiates communication with a remote vendor through the wireless communications network when the level falls below the threshold level.

Abstract: A feeder comprising: a base assembly and a rotatable housing, wherein the rotatable housing comprises: a pivotable portioning divider and an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of the pivotable portioning divider so that the pivotable portioning divider can be adjusted to vary an amount of food dispensed by the feeder.

Abstract: An animal paw pad comprising a base having an enclosure, wherein said base has a first side and a second side disposed opposite of said first side. There can be a gel disposed inside of the enclosure. There can be at least one adhesive coupled to the first side, and at least one roughened section coupled to the second side.

Abstract: An animal feeding pail comprising a bucket, the bucket having an upward handle, the bucket having a sidewall, extending around its circumference, and a bottom secured proximate the bottom of its sidewall, a false bottom wall provided within the bucket, and biasing against the interior of the side wall, to create a volumetric space between it and the bucket bottom wall, and into which granular material may be located to simulate the sound of animal feed when the bucket is shaken.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to a roping simulator (sometimes referred to as a roping or practice dummy or sled) that is designed to mimic the natural movements and anatomy of roping cattle. Embodiments of the instant disclosure mimic the anatomy and movement of a roping cattle when the animal “washes out,” meaning that its back end slips and pivots during a turn. In various embodiments, the disclosed roping simulator also includes a feature whereby the head portion of the dummy rotates and pivots downward when a force is applied by a rope, simulating head movement of a live animal. In one embodiment, a sled assembly and a body assembly are connected to one another to form the roping simulator. The sled assembly is the component that makes contact with the ground. The body assembly is the component that provides roping targets, and that simulates the movement of live cattle.

Abstract: A hollow pet toy containing an interior compartment is described. The toy's interior compartment is accessed through an opening in the exterior fabric of the toy. The purpose of the interior compartment is to hide a treat, examples of which may be a smaller toy or a food-treat. The interior compartment may also contain stuffing in the form of fabric strips, flags, or sleeves, which, in some examples of the invention, are fixed at one end to the interior compartment but which may otherwise be removed from the interior compartment by the pet seeking to discover the treat. Some examples of the invention feature an additional “treat compartment” within the fabric strips, flags, sleeves, or other stuffing of the interior compartment. A treat is placed in one or more of these “treat compartments” for the pet to discover and enjoy.

Abstract: A pet toy comprises a flexible body having an exterior surface and a hollow interior chamber. A partial spherical shaped recess is formed on the exterior surface. A ball is received in the partial spherical shaped recess such that a first portion of an outer surface of the ball is covered by the recess, and a second portion of the outer surface is exposed and protrudes beyond the flexible body. A noise making module is disposed in the hollow interior chamber. The module has a noise making element mounted therein to produce sound when a force is applied to the flexible body to deflect the exterior surface of the flexible body.

Abstract: A dog waste collection elastic harness includes a disposable elastic harness and a waste bag. The elastic harness is attached to a dog to its upper tail set region. The dog waste collection systems further contains a plurality of adjustable side straps to adjust the size of the elastic harness to various sizes.

Abstract: A pet feces collection bag comprises a carrier plate, a handle portion, and a bag. The handle portion, formed as a frame structure, is coupled to two corresponding sides of a periphery of the carrier plate and extends outward therefrom thereby defining the carrier plate into a front part having a first predetermined length and a rear part having a second predetermined length along a specific direction, wherein the first predetermined length is smaller than the second predetermined length. The bag is connected to peripheries of the handle portion and the rear part by a predetermined connection manner. The handle portion is operated to rotate around the carrier plate within 360 degrees about a specific axis whereby an opening of the bag is selectively to be opened or closed. The carrier plate and the handle portion are formed as one-piece unit.

Abstract: A non-transitory, computer-readable recording medium stores therein a vegetation assessing program that causes a computer to execute a process including assessing whether a state of vegetation of a pasture is a state suitable for pasturing, based on temporal changes of step count measurement results obtained by a step measuring device attached to a livestock animal pastured in the pasture; and outputting an obtained assessment result.

Abstract: An automatic washing apparatus (1) includes: an electrolyzed water generation unit (8) that electrolyzes raw water to which an electrolyte is added to thereby generate electrolyzed water; a bubble generation unit (9) that allows fine bubbles to be contained in the electrolyzed water with use of a generated gas generated in the electrolyzed water generation unit (8) to thereby generate bubble electrolyzed water; a washing unit (4) that discharges the bubble electrolyzed water to a washing object to wash the washing object; and a control unit (2) that controls a discharge timing and discharge amount of the bubble electrolyzed water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beehive (1,1a,1b) having a container (3) for receiving or containing honeycomb frames (6) and a cover (2) for removing the honeycomb frames (6), wherein the container (3) and the cover (2) form with their inner surface (45, 46) an inner area which has in a vertical middle section of said inner area a maximum horizontal diameter, and said horizontal diameter decreases, at least locally, towards the vertical ends of the inner area, characterized in that the container (3) comprises at least one container section, which forms, with its inner surface (46) towards the inner area, a concave surface within said container section. Furthermore the present invention encompasses a beehive system (30).

Abstract: Materials and methods for making multiplex gene edits in cells or embryos are presented. Further methods include animals and methods of making the same. Methods of making chimeric animals are presented, as well as chimeric animals.

Abstract: A method for the biological control of Lasioderma serricorne and a method for the mass rearing of Anisopteromalus apiovorus are disclosed. The method for the biological control of Lasioderma serricorne includes introducing Anisopteromalus apiovorus, which is a natural enemy of Lasioderma serricorne, to a source of Lasioderma serricorne. The method for the mass rearing of Anisopteromalus apiovorus includes inducing Anisopteromalus apiovorus to lay eggs on larvae of Lasioderma serricorne, and allowing the eggs laid by the Anisopteromalus apiovorus to emerge into adult insects.

Abstract: A fishing system may have at least a fishing assembly with a handle axially aligned with a reel and a rod. The handle can have a hollow portion and a dexterity portion. The reel may be oriented relative to the handle to position a center of gravity of the fishing assembly in the handle. A fishing line may continuously extend from the reel through the hollow portion, atop the dexterity portion, and along the rod.

Abstract: A fish attracting and catching device, system, and method of use is disclosed herein, which utilizes an illuminated clear bait containment shell in conjunction with a trolley casting system. In an embodiment the fish attracting and catching device and system is comprised of a shell wherein said shell is comprised of a flotation portion, a hooking portion, an illumination portion, and a bait holding portion. In another embodiment, the bait holding portion is comprised of at least one submersible opening to aid in the bait holding portion filling and releasing water. In another embodiment, the shell is further comprised of a handle portion. In yet another embodiment the fish attracting and catching device and system is comprised of a trolley system. In an embodiment, the trolley system is comprised of a trolley line and a trolley weight.

Abstract: A clamp is provided which is adapted for use in fishing and other outdoor activities. The clamp includes a plurality of elongate segments and a grasper, which further features a plurality of tines. In operation, the clamp is operated by the user so as to grasp and hold live bait for baiting a hook. The clamp is typically operated by the user applying pressure against a tension, so as to actuate the grasper between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A secure equine hoof boot is provided, which engages the bulbs of the hoof to impede rotation of the boot relative to the hoof.

Abstract: An equine bony column and tissue support is configured to prevent or treat lameness in a hoof of a horse where the lameness is based on a bony column dysfunction or instability. The equine bony column and tissue support includes a hoof bridge which includes a composition of matter with a hardness between Shore A Durometer of 85 and a Rockwell K of 150 bonded to the hoof. The composition of matter provides central loading support that redistributes weight from a perimeter of an outer hoof horn to the bony column and bony tissue to stabilize and realigns the bony column.

Abstract: Dual action lethal containers, systems, methods, compositions and formulas used to kill mosquitoes and their larvae. The containers can have separate interior larvicidal and adulticidal coatings separated from each other by horizontal water line holes in the container. Another container can use a novel combined coating of a larvicidal and adulticidal coating. Unique compositions of adulticidal coatings, larvicidal coatings and combined adulticidal and larvicidal coatings can be used as liners.

Abstract: A system for deactivating plant material outside of a growing region to prevent propagation of designated plant material outside of the growing region includes an imaging sensor configured to remotely detect plant material outside of the growing region, a vehicle including a sampling implement configured to collect a sample of plant material, a plant sensor configured to analyze the sample of plant material, a deactivation device configured to deactivate plant material, and a controller configured to direct the vehicle to the plant material detected by the imaging sensor, cause the sampling implement to collect the sample from the detected plant material, cause the plant sensor to analyze the sample, and, when the sample is determined to be designated for deactivation, cause the deactivation device to deactivate the detected plant material.

Abstract: A system for deactivating plant material outside of a growing region includes an emitter device configured to deactivate plant material, a sensor configured to remotely detect plant material outside of the growing region, and a controller configured to aim and activate the emitter device to deactivate the plant material in response to the plant material being detected by the sensor.

Abstract: An animal trap for capturing a small-weight animal. The animal trap includes a capturing enclosure 12 provided with a first entrance 11, a swing plate 13, provided in an approach 15 of an animal entered from the first entrance 11, for plugging up the first entrance 11 by swinging forward, and a locking mechanism 14 for temporarily locking the swing plate 13 so that the swing plate 13 swung to plug up the first entrance 11 does not swing back. The temporary locking mechanism 14 includes a first lock part 21A and a second lock part 21B that are disposed in a front end part of the swing plate 13. The lock parts are constructed to have mutually different heights at which the swing plate 13 is temporarily locked. When an animal enters, the swing plate 13 swings to plug up the first entrance 11, and it is temporarily locked. The swing plate 13 can be swung by a small weight.

Abstract: A system for deterring bird strikes on an airborne aircraft is provided. The system includes at least one light configured to project light at optical wavelengths within an avian species optical sensitivity but having low or no observability by pilots. The light is further configured to flash. The system additionally includes at least one audio projection device configured to broadcast alert or predatory calls within avian species auditory capability. The audio projection device is also capable of audio projection in airflow having speeds up to about 250 KIAS.

Abstract: Pest-deterring barriers are described herein. The barriers are configured to attach to a structure in such a way so as to provide a physical barrier that prevents pests from entering an enclosure. The pest-deterring barriers are made of a material that deters pests from approaching, touching, or traversing the barrier. The pest-deterring barriers have an attachment portion for attaching to a structure and an active barrier portion made of the pest-deterring material. The barrier portion can be easily removed and exchanged periodically. Replacement barrier portions are described herein, as are methods of deterring pests using the described pest-deterring barriers.

Abstract: A tree stand includes a frame and a strap for attaching the frame to a tree. The strap includes engagement features and a latch is pivotably coupled to the frame for selectively engaging the engagement features. The latch is pivotable between a locked position for engaging the engagement feature of the strap and an unlocked position for being disengaged with the engagement feature of the strap. The latch includes a finger extending from the body receiving the engagement feature when the latch is in the locked position.

Abstract: A device for the storage of a corneal specimen has means for the reception and entrapment of a corneal specimen, connected to the means for the creation of a pressure gradient with overpressure on the endothelial side and to the preservation medium circulation means in the layouts that present the means for the reception and entrapment of the cornea specimen. The means for the reception and entrapment of the corneal specimen entrap the sclera ciliary zone surrounding the cornea in an airtight manner to delimit a separate endothelial chamber and epithelial chamber in which the preservation medium can circulate with an overpressure in the endothelial chamber; The intermediate component and the endothelial lid comprise inlet and outlet orifices for the preservation medium which are connected to the means for the circulation of the preservation medium and the creation of a pressure gradient between the endothelial chamber and the epithelial chamber with overpressure in the endothelial chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relaters to a system and methods for automated vitrification of mammalian oocytes or embryos. The system and methods enable automated processing of oocytes or embryos in vitrification solutions; robotically moving vitrification devices that carry processed cells for freezing in liquid nitrogen; automated sealing of the frozen devices; and transferring the sealed devices to an automated storage system for long-term cryopreservation.

Abstract: This application is directed to methods of making a binder. In one embodiment, the method comprises mixing guar gum with water at a temperature greater than 145° F. A guar gum-water mixture is formed and then cooled to approximately 135-145° F. Ammonium sulfate and water are mixed with the guar gum-water mixture to form an ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture. Urea is then mixed with the ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture, forming a urea-ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture. Water and methyl acryloid are added to the urea-ammonium sulfate-guar gum-water mixture to form the binder.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical, personal care and/or animal care products and applications.

Abstract: Azelaic acid or its derivatives or analogs induce a robust and a speedier defense response against pathogens in plants. Azelaic acid treatment alone does not induce many of the known defense-related genes but activates a plant's defense signaling upon pathogen exposure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests wherein R1, R2, G1, G2, Q1 and Q2 are as defined in claim 1; or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests wherein R1, R2, G1, G2, Q1 and Q2 are as defined in claim 1; or salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods related to controlling arthropods. Embodiments of the invention include compositions for controlling an arthropod, which can include one or more plant essential oils and methods for using these compositions. The plant essential oils, when combined, can have a synergistic effect. Embodiments of the invention relate to compositions and methods related to controlling lice.

Abstract: “Cysteine amino-acid compound (or its analogues) used in the disruption of microbial biofilms by treatment of prevention of diseases generated by phytopathogenic bacteria attacking plants of agricultural interest” represented by an innovative solution within the agriculture sector, where said compound can be used in the pharmacological form, as a drug associated with fertilizer for the combat of bacterial diseases which form microbial biofilms, such as citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC), citric canker', huanlongbing (HLB) disease or ‘greening’, amongst other, which inventive concept, as such, never before completed, resides in the benefit deriving from the cysteine amino-acid, and all of its analogues, in the inhibitory action and progressive disruption of the microbial biofilm thus liberating the nutritive flux and hydration of the root to the upper part of the plant and the subsequent regression of the disease symptoms, with the added advantage that the cysteine amino-acid compound is non-toxic, guaranteeing

Abstract: A non-nematicidal composition comprises at least one glucan and/or at least one fucan which act individually or synergistically with mannitol to reduce losses in crop yield and marketable grade caused by the infestation of growth media with plant pathogenic nematodes, to levels equivalent to those achieved with commercial nematicides, but without posing a risk to the ecosystem or user. In some cases the composition comprises at least one glucan, at least one fucan and at least one mannitol which may be in a weight/weight ratio of approximately 1:2:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol or between approximately 1:1:1 to 1:1:3 of at least one glucan:at least one fucan:at least one mannitol.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods of repelling, directing, altering the behavior, and/or controlling an insect by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for methods of repelling or directing an insect from an organism, article, or structure by utilizing a compound or composition described herein. The disclosure also provides for an article or structure treated with a composition including at least one repellent, controlling, or directing compound described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of penflufen to promote lawn growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 2-[phenoxy-phenyl]-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-ethanol compounds of formula I as defined in the description, and the N-oxides, and salts thereof, their preparation and intermediates for preparing them. The invention also relates to the use of these compounds for combating harmful fungi and seed coated with at least one such compound and also to compositions comprising at least one such compound.

Abstract: Method for improving the utilization of the production potential of transgenic soybean plants in the absent of a pest and a method for controlling/combating/treating pests by treating Bt-soybean plants with at least one compound of I-1 to I-4.

Abstract: A citrus preservative includes 0.05%-0.5% of polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride, 0.05%-0.2% of benzimidazole bactericide, 0.02%-0.15% of polyethenoxy and the balance water.

Abstract: The invention relates, in part, to methods to identify compounds to treat a phytoparasitic nematode infection and/or reduce phytoparasitic nematode contamination, and to methods and compositions to treat phytoparasitic nematode infections and to reduce phytoparasitic nematode contamination of a substrate such as, but not limited to: a plant, agricultural medium, or soil.

Abstract: The compositions and methods for control of microbial growth, for example, in oil and gas field fluids. The present invention also relates to microbicides, and more particularly, to the use of biocides in gas and oil field fluids.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes associated therewith.

Abstract: A termiticide concentrate comprising a termiticide composition comprising a phenylpyrazole, such as fipronil and a neonicotinoid, such as imidacloprid, wherein the composition is dispersed in an aqueous medium to form the termiticide concentrate. The concentrate containing the combination of active termiticides provides an increased efficacy not exhibited by either active when used alone.

Abstract: A spot-on pesticide composition for animals, specifically mammals, including dogs and cats, which composition comprises a combination of active components, the active components being a combination of a neonicotinoid and a pyrethroid, and optionally comprising an insect growth regulator, in doses and proportions which are parasiticidally effective against a variety of insects and pests, and in a formulation which is convenient for local application to the animal's skin, preferably localized over a small surface area.