Abstract: Described is a multi-looped dog leash formed of an elongated material having a handle end and a dog end, with a length extending, therebetween. A plurality of handle loops are formed along the length of the elongated material between the handler end and dog end. The elongated material is a continuous piece of fabric folded onto itself and stitched at stitching points to form the plurality of handle loops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for monitoring in real time the nutriment intake (feed and/or water) of farm animals, including but not limited to poultry, turkeys, pigs and cows, based on the measurement and identification of the nutriment uptake sounds and/or the working of the nutriment supply system, while the presence and eating position of the animals is monitored by using real-time image analysis

Abstract: An automated system for mitigating risk from a wind farm. The automated system may include an array of a plurality of image capturing devices independently mounted in a wind farm. The array may include a plurality of low resolution cameras and at least one high resolution camera. The plurality of low resolution cameras may be interconnected and may detect a spherical field surrounding the wind farm. A server is in communication with the array of image capturing devices. The server may automatically analyze images to classify an airborne object captured by the array of image capturing devices in response to receiving the images.

Abstract: The charging of an electrical device (101) supported by an animal is disclosed. The animal is walked on leash (103) and the leash is connected to the electrical device (101). When connected in this way, the electrical device is charged such that charge is available when the animal is released from the leash such that the electrical device may be operated.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for processing eggs based upon a characteristic such as gender are provided. Material is extracted from each of a plurality of live eggs, the extracted material is assayed to identify eggs having the characteristic, and then eggs identified as having the characteristic are processed accordingly.

Abstract: A fluid delivery system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such a fluid delivery system includes a plurality of fluid pumps each having a select valve, a diaphragm valve, and an outlet valve. The select valves are individually controllable such that each select valve is selectively operated via a pneumatic actuator. The diaphragm valves and the outlet valves are commonly operated via respective pneumatic actuators. An input valve is provided for each fluid pump in instances that require high pressure delivery of a fluid substance via the fluid pumps. In such instances, the input valves and the diaphragm valves are commonly controlled via high pressure solenoid valves, while the select valves are selectively controlled and the outlet valves are commonly controlled via low pressure solenoid valves. An associated apparatus and method are also provided.

Abstract: A fish display apparatus continuously circulating water through a plurality of removable live fish containers, whereby a large number of individual containers containing one or more fish may be easily displayed to customers and whereby any single container may be removed by the customer for purchase of the fish contained therein without stopping or interfering with the flow of water passing through the remaining containers.

Abstract: The present invention provides Maternal Sterility Constructs (MSC) and methods of producing sterile progeny lacking germ cells. Female fish carrying the MSC transgene will give rise to a sterile generation, as the MSC specifically eliminates Progenitor Germ Cells (PGCs) of her progeny. These females are called lineage ending females. Male fish carrying the MSC transgene, however, give rise to fertile progeny (assuming the male is not derived from an MSC-transgenic female). Thus, MSC transgenic males can be used to propagate the transgenic line. The invention can be advantageously applied to provide effective population control and improve culture performance of farmed species, such as fish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animal models. Specifically, the present invention relates to transgenic animal models for applications associated with TSPO-related normal physiology, diseases and disorders. The present invention features a transgenic nonhuman animal comprising cells with at least one copy of a non-functional, endogenous TSPO gene. Also disclosed are compounds for investigating or modulating TSPO-related functions.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises a humanization of an endogenous signal-regulatory protein gene, in particular a humanization of a SIRP? gene. Genetically modified mice are described, including mice that express a human or humanized SIRP? protein from an endogenous SIRP? locus.

Abstract: A bucktail fish call comprising: a body having an upper end substantially opposed to a lower end and a proximal end substantially opposed to a distal end, where the distal end contains a first hook, the upper end contains a first loop fastener and the bottom end contains a second loop fastener having a second hook, and where the body comprises at least one capsule containing a plurality of beads.

Abstract: An elastomeric fishing lure is provided having a flexible body portion having first and second ends, wherein the body portion defines an axis extending along the centerline of the body portion. The elastomeric fishing lure has at least one elongate slot in the body portion, the at least one elongate slot defining first and second ends and a slot length extending therebetween, the at least one elongate slot defining a pair of opposed sidewalls, wherein the distance between the opposed sidewalls defines a slot width, the at least one elongate slot extending through the body portion along at least a portion of the slot length.

Abstract: An illuminated-heated ice fishing system. The system includes a plurality of sidewalls and a top wall in hinged communication and wherein the device is capable of folding up for storage. The system includes a heated lantern to heat and illuminate a spool of the device. The spool is removably affixed to a sidewall of the device and includes a reflective surface directed towards the interior of the device to reflect the light from the lantern. The sidewalls have a bottom portion comprised of a thermoplastic material for contacting the ice surface.

Abstract: An insect decoy is provided that includes a vapor-isolated vessel, a chemical compound disposed within the vapor-isolated vessel, and an excitation energy source. The chemical compound may have one or more absorption bands at a set of absorption wavelengths and have one or more emission bands at a set of emission wavelengths. The excitation energy source may be configured to produce electromagnetic radiation at the absorption wavelengths so as to fluoresce the chemical compound and release photons at the emission wavelengths. The vapor-isolated vessel may be configured with at least one infrared transmissive window that is substantially transparent to the released photons at the emission wavelengths of the chemical compound.

Abstract: A device for trapping and eliminating insects, the device comprises a housing comprising an upper portion with a plurality of openings and a base portion. The upper portion comprises a light source disposed at a center of the upper portion of the housing and an electrically charged wire grid surrounding the light source, adapted to electrocute insects upon contacting the wire grid. The device further comprises a removable tray at the base portion, the tray is adapted to receive a pest bait and to collect the electrocuted insects.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the management of a soil pest is disclosed and which includes a source of high voltage electricity; at least one capacitor for storing the high voltage electricity; a multiplicity of electrodes inserted into a soil location having a soil pest to be managed, and an electrical switch which is controllably opened and closed so as to form a pulse of electricity which is passed through the soil location and between the electrodes so as to effect the management of the soil pest.

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 cover apparatus for preventing rodent from entering an access opening of the conduit containing electrical supply lines is provided. The cover apparatus may have a first portion and a second portion, each portion forms a complementary base member defined by a peripheral edge and an operable edge. Along each peripheral edge, a flange member may extend therefrom. Each base member is dimensioned and adapted to be joined so that when joined, they collectively form a shape matching the shape of the access opening, so that the flange members snugly circumscribe the outer periphery of the conduit, while the operable edges abut. Each operable edge forms cooperating notches and protrusions for snugly receiving the plurality of cables. Along the flange member, at each peripheral and operable edge intersection, a fastener tab is formed for securely joining the first and second portions in the operable configuration about the access opening.

Abstract: A turkey carrier and method of manufacture of a turkey carrier are described. The turkey carrier may be assembled from a single strip of material, a buckle, and a strip of comfortable padding. The assembled turkey carrier comprises two loops (a small loop and a large padded adjustable loop) and an intermediate area. During use, the intermediate area between the small loop and the large loop of the carrier is positioned under the turkey's legs, typically above the spurs of a male turkey, so that the two loops are on opposite sides of the turkey's legs and the larger loop is inserted through the smaller loop and pulled tight to secure the legs leaving the larger padded loop to be used as a wrist strap. The carrier is designed to tightly secure the turkey's legs while simultaneously providing the user with a comfortable method of transporting the turkey.

Abstract: A small game carrier and its method of manufacture are described. The small game carrier may be assembled from two strips of material of unequal length, a male connector, a female connector, two D-rings, and a strap adjuster to create a Bandolier style strap, as well as a ring attached to a bolt snap for securing the ring to the strap and a number of strings for forming nooses that can be secured to the ring to secure small game. The Bandolier style strap comprises two components: a first strap comprising a male connector at one end and a first ring at the other end, and a second strap comprising a female connector at one end and a second ring at the other end. The small game carrier can be assembled by connecting the male connector to the female connector and connecting the bolt snap to the two D-rings.

Abstract: A portable lay-down blind including a gurney-style seat comprises a framework supporting a covering which forms an enclosure sized for accommodating an occupant, the covering having a top opening providing access to the enclosure, the framework including a seat frame having lateral support arms extending from the head end to the toe end of the framework, the gurney-style seat suspended from the lateral support arms and capable of supporting the weight of the occupant in a position elevated above a support surface; one embodiment the seat frame including a transversely extending bottom brace for reinforcing the lateral support arms.

Abstract: A red blood cell preservative includes: a first aqueous solution containing mannitol, adenine, sodium citrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, and dextrose; and a second aqueous solution containing disodium phosphate, characterized in that the first aqueous solution and the second aqueous solution are mixed together after autoclave sterilization.

Abstract: It has been discovered that isolated organs and tissues perfused/reperfused in perfusion buffer to which omega-3 glyceride oil had been added retain higher levels of function than if perfused/reperfused without the omega-3 glycerides. Isolated hearts reperfused ex vivo after induced ischemia in n-3 triglyceride perfusion emulsion maintained a normal heart rate and normal LVDP and showed a dramatically reduced frequency of arrhythmias compared to control hearts. Further, test hearts reperfused with n-3 oil triglyceride emulsion showed a decrease in creatine kinase and upregulation of certain beneficial proteins including the anti-apoptotic gene marker Bcl-2.

Abstract: Rodenticidal soft bait compositions are provided which consist of a mixture, in the form of a paste, comprising vegetable flour, a fat which is not completely liquid at a temperature of 35° C. and at least one rodenticidally-active substance. The vegetable flour is present in the mixture in an amount of at least 60%, preferably 62 to 78%, by weight based on the total weight of the mixture. The weight ratio of the vegetable flour to fat in the mixture is 4:1 to 8:1, preferably 5:1 to 7.5:1. The soft bait compositions are extremely palatable to rodents such that rodents are encouraged to consume a sufficient amount to deliver a lethal dose of rodenticide in a single sitting. Also provided is a method for manufacturing the soft bait composition of the invention.

Abstract: A biological decontamination gel is provided, consisting of a colloidal solution comprising 5% to 30% by mass, preferably 5% to 25% by mass, still more preferably 8% to 20% by mass based on the mass of the gel, of at least one inorganic viscosifying agent; an active biological decontamination agent consisting of the combination of a mineral base selected from hydroxides of alkaline metals, hydroxides of earth alkaline metals, and mixtures thereof, and of an oxidizing agent stable in a basic medium selected from permanganates, persulfates, ozone, hypochlorites, and mixtures thereof; the mineral base being present in an amount from 0.05 to 10 mol/L of gel, preferably in an amount from 0.1 to 5 mol/L of gel, and the oxidizing agent stable in a basic medium being present in an amount from 0.05 to 5 mol/L of gel, preferably from 0.1 to 2 mol/L of gel; optionally 0.

Abstract: A plant or algae control composition is disclosed, The composition contains a herbicide and/or algaecide adsorbed onto a solid carrier. The composition may comprise a free-flowing granular product. The solid carrier contains a mixture of different clay materials. Two different clay materials are combined that synergistically mix together to allow for greater amounts of the herbicide or algaecide to be adsorbed onto the particles. The composition is particularly well suited for treating aquatic environments.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing an agricultural and horticultural granule, the method including molding a powdered agrochemical composition into granules using a lateral extrusion granulator, characterized in that: the lateral extrusion granulator includes a hopper for feeding a kneaded product of the powdered agrochemical composition with water, a screw for kneading and extruding the kneaded product, a screw casing for accommodating the screw, a screen for molding the kneaded product into strands, the screen being provided on a screw casing wall parallel to a screw shaft on a side away from the hopper, and a cooling unit for cooling a screw casing wall on a bearing side of a screw on a side away from the hopper; and the powdered agrochemical composition contains 20 to 80% by weight in total of a component having a water solubility of 4,000 to 500,000 ppm at a water temperature of 20° C. and a pH of 3 to 9.

Abstract: Method for the preparation of microencapsulated essential oils or a formulation thereof for various non-agricultural applications.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for increasing the survivability of one or more beneficial microorganisms.

Abstract: A bio control surface (100) comprising a substrate (5) and a first plurality of discrete, spaced-apart particles (1) disposed on the substrate (5) and a second plurality of discrete, spaced-apart particles (6) disposed on the substrate (5), wherein the first (1) and second (6) pluralities of discrete, spaced-apart particles are formed from species having different chemical and/or electrical properties. An intermediate layer (4) may be interposed between the particles (1, 6) and the substrate (5). The bio control surface (100) can be activated by exposure to particular conditions, which cause the first (1) and second (6) pluralities of particles to adopt different potentials (+, ?), such that flow of charge, heat, ions etc. can be used to neutralise or kill bacteria or microorganisms resident on the surface (100).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) in which X, R1 to R4, A, n, Y, and m are as defined in the description, and at least one further known active compound of the diamides class, neonicotinoids class, spinosyns class or other classes, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and unwanted acarids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) in which X, R1 to R4, A, n, Y, and m are as defined in the description, and at least one further known active compound from the class of avermectins/milbemycins, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal pests such as insects and unwanted acarids.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to compositions containing a herbicide that is an inhibitor of acetyl CoA carboxylase wherein at least a proportion of the inhibitor is in the form of an ester, and at least an auxin herbicide wherein at least a proportion of the auxin herbicide is in acid form, and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention is directed tomethods for improving nodal root development, nodal root growth, yield, and standability of a cereal grain comprising applying an effective amount of at least one gibberellin to the cereal grain during the early vegetative growth stage.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising one or more flavonoids or derivatives thereof for enhancing plant growth and methods for treating plants, plant parts with one or more flavonoids and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing flurochloridone and zinc pyrithione is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to N-substituted acyl-imino-pyridine compounds of formula (I), to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to methods and uses of these N-substituted acyl-imino-pyridine compounds, and of compositions comprising thereof, for combating and controlling animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to pesticidal methods of applying such N-substituted acyl-imino-pyridine compounds. The N-substituted acyl-imino-pyridine compounds of the present invention are defined by the following formula I: wherein p, X, Y, W1, W2, W3, W4, Het, R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b and R5 are defined as in the description.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein m is 0 or 1; Z is methine or nitrogen; X is oxygen or sulfur, R1 is C1-C6-alkyl, halo-C1-C6-cycloalkyl or C2-C6-alkynyl; R2 is C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, halo-C3-C6-cycloalkyl, fluoro, chloro or bromo; R3 is C1-C3-alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, fluoro, chloro, bromo or cyano; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; R5 is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro or bromo; and agrochemically acceptable salts and enantiomers of those compounds can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein G is phenyl, pyridinyl, pyridazinyl or pyrazinyl substituted with Q meta or para to the —C(R2a)R2b— radical, and optionally substituted with up to 3 substituents selected from R3; and A, Z, R1, R2a, R2b, R3 and Q are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal plant pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 0.25 to about 25% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; (b) from about 2.5 to about 25% of a poly(lactic add) polymer component having a water dispersability of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C. and an average molecular weight ranging from about 700 to about 4,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:1 to about 1:10 by weight; and (c) from about 20 to about 50% of a composition comprising either (i) a poly(lactide-co-glycolide) copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer, or (ii) an acrylate/methacrylate-based polymer or copolymer and a methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer; wherein the methyl poly(ethylene glycol) copolymer has a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazoles of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the description, a method for controlling invertebrate pests, a method for protecting plant propagation material and/or the plants which grow therefrom, to plant propagation material, comprising at least one compound according to the present invention, and to an agricultural composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling insects (in particular insects of the order Hemiptera, especially aphids and whitefly) that are resistant to neonicotinoid insecticides, to methods of controlling insects whereby undesired insects are affected but beneficial arthropods are not affected, using compounds of formula (I) (where A, R1 and R2 are as defined above), and, further, to novel compounds of formula I which are useful in the aforementioned methods and/or which possess enhanced insecticidal properties, and to compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling insects (in particular insects of the order Hemiptera, especially aphids and whitefly) that are resistant to neonicotinoid insecticides, to methods of controlling insects whereby undesired insects are affected but beneficial arthropods are not affected, using compounds of formula (I) (where A, R1 and R2 are as defined above), and, further, to novel compounds of formula (I) which are useful in the aforementioned methods and/or which possess enhanced insecticidal properties, and to compositions containing said compounds.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing chlorotoluron and zinc pyrithione is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing chlorotoluron and terbutryn is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing chlorotoluron and 2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: Advantageously, para-chloroaniline (PCA) is minimal in antimicrobial articles prepared according to the method of the invention. A method of forming an antimicrobial article according to the invention comprises steps of: providing a polymerizable composition; incorporating an antimicrobially effective amount of at least one chlorhexidine-containing antimicrobial agent into the polymerizable composition; and, polymerizing the polymerizable composition to form chlorhexidine-containing polymer of the antimicrobial article, wherein processing temperature during the method is less than about 80° C.

Abstract: Silver particles are prepared by aggregating silver ions in accordance with a method including steps of (a), in preparing a mixed solution by adding a thiol compound to a solution containing silver ions, adjusting an amount of the thiol compound added to the solution and (b) adding a reducing agent to the mixed solution. This allows a particle size and antibacterial activity of the silver particles to be easily adjusted.

Abstract: A composition that can be used as an additive to paints, adhesives and resins to provide a prolonged effectiveness to kill microorganisms exposed to the coating is disclosed. The biocidal coating is comprised of a calcium hydroxide particulate that is within the matrix forming material (e.g. paint, adhesive, resin, etc.). The calcium hydroxide is hygroscopic and attracts waters at a surface of the biocidal coating to limit conversion of the calcium hydroxide particulate at the surface to calcium carbonate in order to maintain a high alkalinity of the biocidal coating. The calcium hydroxide particulate is produced through calcination of crushed limestone, hydration, and then grinding and classification to a particle size less than 25 microns. The calcium hydroxide particulate is then mixed with water in a desired ratio prior to adding to the matrix forming material. The mixture is then applied shortly after mixing.