Abstract: A pet urine pad convenient to carry includes multiple single urine pads, wherein the middle part of each single urine pad is folded, every two adjacent single urine pads are connected by a breaking-point line and the multiple single urine pads are laminated in sequence from top to bottom to form an integral body.

Abstract: A portable pet carrier and vehicle transportation bag. The bag includes a plurality of straps that are capable of independently disconnecting from one another for securing and adjusting the straps around one or more components in an interior cabin of a vehicle. Stabilizing bars or elements disposed within an interior cavity of the bag help ensure balanced operation when the bag is secured within the interior cabin of the vehicle. The bag is adapted to engage with a removable cover, either during manufacturing or by a consumer for altering the look or functionality of the bag as desired. The bag may have removeable straps (e.g., can be used as animal leashes), removeable flaps (e.g., may be used as animal water bowls), or heating or cooling packets inserted into interior pockets of the bag.

Abstract: A multi-level, accessible home for pets with a building structure with at least a first story with first floor flooring, a second story with second floor flooring, a plurality of outer walls, and a roof supported by the outer walls. A first floor door is disposed in an outer wall of the building structure for permitting ingress and egress relative to first story of the building structure, and a vertical communication connection, such as stairs, connects the first floor flooring to the second floor flooring. A second floor door can be disposed in an outer wall of the building structure, and a porch can be retained by the building structure adjacent to the second floor door. An indoor/outdoor sustenance retention system can be adjustable between a refracted position and an extended position. The second story and the roof can be removable as a unit.

Abstract: A pet bed includes a platform configured to accommodate an animal and a base connected to the platform. The base has an entrance opening to channel thermal energy from an external climate control source; such as a wall, floor, or baseboard vent or an air conditioning unit; to the platform. The pet bed includes a plurality of feet adjacent to the base to elevate the bed above a surface on which the bed is located to form at least one exit opening through which thermal energy can propagate to a room in which the pet bed is located. The pet bed can be rectangular, circular, or another shape and can have a pad that is located adjacent to the platform on which an animal may sit or lie.

Abstract: A protective covering for an animal (e.g., a horse, mule, human, dog or other skeletal mammal). In some embodiments, the protective covering may have one or more relief zone areas comprised of separate resilient sections that may be arranged in a grid or other pattern that are removably secured on their lower surfaces to an underlying flexible surface. The sections may be capable of being individually removed to provide localized pressure relief to selected areas, and the resilient sections may be directly adjacent to one another to form a grid, whereby one or a plurality of the adjacent sections may be removed at any desired area of the covering to provide relief corresponding to the afflicted zone of the animal's (e.g., horse's) body part (e.g., leg).

Abstract: A plurality of pet toys are usable with annular-shaped foodstuffs. Each pet toy includes a support upon which the animal foodstuffs can be situated and one or more retainers connected with the support that retain the animal foodstuffs on the support. At least one retainer on each toy includes one or more elastically deformable structures that are movable between a free state and an elastically deformed state. In the elastically deformed state, an animal foodstuff can be received across the retainer and onto the support. In the free state, the retainer is structured to resist removal of the animal foodstuff from the support and across the retainer.

Abstract: A teething toy for animals is provided. The teething toy may be molded into a desired configuration from a stone composition 10 comprises tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate wherein the weight ratio is within the range of about 4:1 to about 2.5:1, whereby the stone composition 10 has an identifiable natural stone scent that triggers a dog's genetic response relative to teething pain relief, causing the dog to crave chewing. Certain embodiments of the present invention further comprise a grass composition, wherein the grass composition includes Chlorophyllin, turf grass or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The invention comprises a novel pet toy and treat trainer wherein plastic interlocking pieces simulate vertebrae of perceived prey. Edible discs are integrated alternately with the interlocking vertebrae so that an animal can “catch and consume” the simulated prey. The pieces reside on an inner frame of rope so that the entire toy is pliable. An animal head and tail make up the front and rear interlocking pieces and are also constructed of chewable, but non-edible materials.

Abstract: A collar/leash combination restraint system may include a hollow connector affixed to a collar. The leash is wrapped around a dog's tail and fed through the hollow connector. This forms a pulley configuration that utilizes the weight and momentum of the dog to leverage control of the animal when dog begins to pull its human walker.

Abstract: A leash and collar assembly is provided. The assembly includes a looped collar formed to fit around a neck or a body of an animal. The assembly may further include a housing attached to the looped collar. A leash may include a first end and a second end. The first end of the leash is attached within the housing, and the second end of the leash is outside of the housing. The leash includes a retracted position with a substantial portion of the leash within the housing, and an extended position with the substantial portion of the leash outside of the housing.

Abstract: Detecting and classifying rodent movement and/or motion includes sensing a first signal from a first sensor indicative of motion of a first rodent, wherein the first signal includes a first noise component and sensing a noise reference signal from a second sensor indicative of ambient noise. Next, modifying the first signal based on the noise reference signal to produce a first output signal, wherein said first output signal includes a second noise component less than the first noise component; and then outputting the first output signal.

Abstract: An animal feeder includes a feed bin that is at least partially defined by a base, an interior panel extending upward from the base, and an exterior panel extending upward from the base. An intermediate structure is located between the interior panel and the exterior panel. The feed bin contains an opening that is covered by the intermediate structure when a predetermined weight is placed on the intermediate structure.

Abstract: A bird feeder generally in the form of hopper feeder that is coupled with a water reservoir. The hopper feeder generally includes a seed reservoir that receives and holds bird seed, which is dispensed to the birds by way of feeding stations. The hopper further provides a liquid reservoir for dispensing drinking water to visiting birds.

Abstract: A liquid bubble separator of a circulating water system contains: a cylindrical tank, a pump, a bubble collection tank, and at least one micro bubble generating unit. The cylindrical tank included a water chamber defined by an inner wall, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, at least one air orifice, and a bubble discharging hole. The pump is coupled with the inlet pipe to pump treated water into the inlet pipe via the nitrification tank. The bubble collection tank is mounted on one side of the cylindrical tank and includes a collecting tube. Each micro bubble generating unit is disposed in the water chamber and includes a body, a first mixing room, an inlet, at least one air tube coupling with the at least one air orifice and corresponding to the inlet, and a plurality of backflow apertures formed around the body and communicating with the first mixing room.

Abstract: An aerator having a rotatable shaft that is secured to a magnetic driving element and a plurality of plates positioned in spaced apart relation to the magnetic driving element. Each plate and the magnetic driving element have a plurality of elongated openings about their peripheries to enhance aerodynamics and thus oxygen content within the aerated water. Simultaneously because of the rotation of the magnetic driving element a magnetic field is created in the water providing optimum conditions for the growth of algae and biofloc within the water.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a first farming plant including a central tank and one or more surrounding tanks, where the central tank is used for water treatment and the one or more surrounding tanks are used for the farming of fish. The fish farming plant may also include one or more flow applicators, whereby the flow rate of the water in the surrounding tanks are individually independent of the water exchange rate. The fish farming plant may include several movable permeable section walls in each of the surrounding tanks dividing each surrounding tank into tank sections. Each surrounding tank is equipped with one or two outlets and one or two inlets, and a substantially horizontal/laminar flow structure of the water in each one of the surrounding tanks is provided.

Abstract: The preset invention relates to a promoter to target a fluorescent protein to the muscles of fish, such as A. nigrofasciatus, for ornamental purposes, which is a Mlc3 (myosin, light polypeptide 3, skeletal muscle) promoter. The Mlc3 promoter has the nucleotides of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) myosin light chain 3 (Mlc3) promoter region, which is potential to be a tilapia Mlc3 promoter to enhance protein expression in muscle of fish, particularly for the generation of ornamental fish.

Abstract: An aquaculture net (1) comprises wires that form sidewalls (2) and a bottom (3) of the net (1). The sidewalls (2) form a perimeter for the aquaculture net (1). The aquaculture net (1) further comprises a frame (4) fitting inside the perimeter and leaving a gap between the frame (4) and the perimeter. The frame (4) has a removable auxiliary net (5) inside the frame. The frame (4) is movable up and down inside the perimeter. The frame (4) is provided with bristles or brushes (6) pointing outwards the frame and bridging the gap between the frame (4) and the perimeter.

Abstract: A bait retaining device removably attachable to fishing bait includes a strip of material rigid enough to remain in an operative position but malleable enough to be disengaged by pulling. The strip is generally U-shaped, having legs joined by a base segment. Teeth to hold bait protrude from the side of each leg facing the other. The base segment of the U-shaped strip defines a hole through which the shaft of an anchor pin is inserted. The anchor pin is secured through the hole on one distal end by a head that cannot pass through the hole and allows the U-shaped strip to rotate freely. The other distal end of the anchor includes a loop for connection to the eyelet of a hook. A support piece, made of dense or buoyant material, is located between the legs and adjacent the base segment and may be removable and interchangeable.

Abstract: A fishhook for nose pinning live bait so that the bait cannot get themselves foul hooked on the point of the hook. This is accomplished by placing a stationary ball near the middle of the bend of the hook slightly towards the eye, which can be molded, tied or adhered in a fashion that the ball cannot move.

Abstract: The invention disclosed is a fish attractant release device and methods therefore. The device has a housing having at least a first chamber which can hold a fish attracting substance. There is at least one fish attracting substance discharge aperture, and a valve member to seal the discharge aperture. A biasing means at least in part within the housing, urges the valve means into sealing engagement with the discharge aperture to a desired pressure. When in use, an increase in hydrostatic water pressure external of the housing causes unseating of the valve member from the sealing engagement with the discharge aperture, once the desired pressure is met. This then permits the fish attracting substance to discharge via the discharge aperture.

Abstract: A rattling swimbait jig head includes a plastic rattle case, a stationary metal ball, a pair of mobile metal balls, a hook, and a weighted head. The pair of mobile metal balls is rotatably positioned within an elongated hollow portion of the plastic rattle case by the stationary metal ball. The hook is passed through the weighted head such that the hook is adjacently and externally positioned with the elongated hollow portion. The plastic rattle case is secured to the hook by the weighted head, wherein the weighted head partially encloses the plastic rattle case and the hook. The metal to metal impact from the stationary metal ball and the pair of mobile metal balls create a sound and vibration that subsequently emit through the hook to attract fish when submerged and pulled underwater.

Abstract: A modular fly fishing rod system includes elongated rod blanks configured for mutual end-to-end removable engagement, with adjacent rod blanks having mutually distinct transverse cross-sections to form a rod portion extending from a proximal end having a relatively large transverse cross-section, to a distal end having a relatively small transverse cross-section. The rod blanks include intermediate rod blanks and a tip top rod blank, in which each intermediate rod blank has one or more helical line guides configured to permit the fishing line to be moved transversely into and out of engagement therewith. A handle has a reel seat to support a fishing reel, and a chuck configured to releasably engage any of the rod blanks, wherein the handle may be selectively used with the tip top rod blank alone or with one or more of the intermediate rod blanks engaged therebetween to selectively vary the length of the rod portion.

Abstract: Provided is a reel having a snap button for locking a spool that includes: a frame including a palm-facing first panel, a gear-facing second panel, a spool space between the first and second panel, and a connecting unit maintaining the space and including a first rib connecting the first and second panel to each other and combined with a fishing rod mount; a spool disposed in the space and having a shaft mounted on the first and second panels; a handle connected to the shaft; and a locking unit including a locking gear coupled to the shaft of the spool, a snap button in the first or second panel, a spring keeping pressing the snap button upward; and a locking protrusion connected to the snap button and fitted in a locking groove between teeth of the locking gear when the snap button is pressed.

Abstract: Provided is a reel frame for fishing that has improved machinability and productivity with a minimized machining cost by reducing the portions that requires milling, but by maximizing the portions that requires turning. The reel frame for fishing includes: a palm-facing first panel; a gear-facing second panel; a spool space between the first and second panel; and a connecting unit maintaining the space and including a first rib connecting the first and second panel to each other and combined with a fishing rod mount, in which the first rib has a body and curved ends at both sides of the body to make a recess between the first and second panels and the first rib, for turning for making inside chamfered portions around inner sides of the first and second panels.

Abstract: This invention is characterized by a reel body, a pinion gear that is supported by the rotation function of the reel body, a one-way clutch that is fitted to the pinion gear and that limits the rotation of the pinion gear to one direction, a rotor that is fitted to the pinion gear and rotates with it while also containing a boss section, a part of which is connected to the pinion gear and extends to the one-way clutch, a magnetic body that is formed and makes a circuit around the periphery of the rotation direction of the boss section, a magnet that is configured facing the rotational radius direction with a gap in the magnetic body, with the magnet that faces the rotational radius direction with a gap in the magnetic body being sandwiched between the magnetic plates in a direction facing the spool shaft, and the magnetic sealing mechanism wherein is found magnetic fluid that is placed in the gap between the magnetic plates and the magnetic body, and whereby the space between the cover member and the magnetic

Abstract: A wristband fishing lure storage device includes an elastomeric main body having a recessed pocket section and a transparent cover that is removably secured over the pocket section. A removable lure holder is secured onto the recessed pocket via a connector, and a repellant pocket is disposed along the bottom side of the main body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft and durable carrying case for transporting one or more fishing rods (typically a 2 piece rod) and reels that affords protection as well as buoyancy if dropped in the water. The inner foam material is specially made, and sewed into the nylon shell to aid in buoyancy and protecting the rods and reels from damage. The carrying case can also be used to transport other types if equipment that are a maximum of 43 inches in length. The present invention can be reconfigured into a seat cushion after taking out the rods and reels. Said seat cushion is designed in such a manner as to prevent pain to the tailbone. The dual usage capability of the present invention allows for the consumer to alleviate 2 problems (carrying a fishing rod and reel easily) and preventing pain to the tailbone when sitting down while fishing. Another feature of the present invention is a 3rd or 4th use whereby, the carrying case can be further reconfigured as a blanket or poncho.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable, cost-efficient, and environment-friendly arthropod trapping device, method and system. In one embodiment, the arthropod trapping device includes a suspension element, an engagement section with a pest immobilizing surface and a contact lead segment. In some examples, the engagement section may include a fill indicator mark to indicate pest accumulation.

Abstract: A fumigation apparatus and methods thereof. The apparatus may include a first conduit segment to extend between a load portion of a cargo vessel chamber and a support portion of the cargo vessel chamber opposite the load portion. The apparatus may also include a second conduit segment coupled with the first conduit segment to extend over the support portion between opposing sidewalls of the cargo vessel chamber. In one example, the second conduit segment may include a plurality of apertures to allow a fumigant that is to be injected to the first conduit segment to be ejected from the second conduit segment. The fumigant may include a gas, such as phosphine gas.

Abstract: a The disclosure is directed to a manhole cover, comprising: an upper transparent disc; a lower transparent disc coupled to the upper disc; and means for emitting electromagnetic radiation at a predetermined wavelength that is narrower than full spectrum, the means for emitting electromagnetic radiation operably coupled to the lower disc, wherein: the upper disc has a diameter larger than the lower disc, and the predetermined wavelength is configured to inhibit vermin from inhabiting the volume irradiated by the means for emitting electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A barrier, such as a shark barrier, comprising a plurality of pylons spaced apart with respect to each other, and a mesh extending between the pylons wherein the mesh comprises a plurality of modules adapted to be attached to each other. In an arrangement the mesh is adapted to adjust to account for tidal changes and movement of water. The modules of the mesh may be pivotally attached to each other and the mesh may be adapted to selectively be displaced between an extended condition and a contracted condition.

Abstract: A fencing system for hunting is provided. The fencing system includes a fencing having a length from a first end to a second end, and a height from a top end to a bottom end. At least a first cord is interwoven through apertures formed at the top end of the fencing. The first cord is interwoven along the entire length of the fencing. A first end of the first cord is secured to a first vertical support extending from the ground. A second end of the first cord is secured to a second vertical support extending from the ground. The fencing forms a barrier, changing the pathway of the hunted game.

Abstract: A device and/or system for use in evaluation, transportation or storage of a donor heart, wherein the device comprises: a number of flexible membranes forming a sterile field around the heart; a first connector adapted to be attached into the membranes and a second connector attached with the membranes; wherein the first connector is adapted to secure and engage the aorta of the heart; and wherein the heart is partially suspended by the first connector.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preserving detached tissues, especially digits and limbs, which are detached as a result of traumatic amputation. By using the methods and apparatus, detached tissues can be preserved for greater lengths of time and are ultimately in a better condition for replantation surgery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions comprising certain benzamide compounds and to the use of those benzamide compounds as adjuvants, especially in formulations, in particular in agrochemical formulations and in environmentally friendly formulations. The invention further extends to certain novel benzamide compounds and a process to prepare such novel compounds.

Abstract: A pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is formed of a plastic film that has a thickness of 0.03˜1.00 mm and is perforated to include a plurality of holes. The holes have a hole size of 1˜30 mm and a distribution density of 1000˜200000 holes/M2 on the plastic film. The pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is proven as a simple but very effective way of pest control. It helps plants fully grow without being attacked by pests in a pesticide-free condition. Further, the pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is repeatedly usable, and is therefore an easily operable and economical agricultural aid ideal for use.

Abstract: A pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is formed of a plastic film that has a thickness of 0.03˜1.00 mm and is perforated to include a plurality of holes. The holes have a hole size of 1˜30 mm and a distribution density of 1,000˜200,000 holes/M2 on the plastic film. The pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is proven as a simple but very effective way of pest control. It helps plants fully grow without being attacked by pests in a pesticide-free condition. Further, the pesticide-free physically pest-isolating transparent polymeric film is repeatedly usable, and is therefore an easily operable and economical agricultural aid ideal for use.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer film includes a surface which has a plurality of first raised portions, wherein a two-dimensional size of the plurality of first raised portions is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film; and the surface has a microbicidal effect.

Abstract: An inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth, containing chlorthal-dimethyl and aliphatic alcohol selected from decyl alcohol, 2-ethyl hexanol and geraniol in combination; and a method for inhibiting tobacco axillary bud growth, which includes applying the inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth.

Abstract: Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling rodents. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin.

Abstract: Primarily, the present invention relates to the use of substances of the formula (I) as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The invention furthermore relates to the novel herbicidal substances of the formulae (Ib) and (Ia). The present invention also relates to corresponding compositions comprising one or more of the herbicides of the formula (I) and further agrochemically active substances, and also to plant growth-regulating or herbicidal compositions comprising one or more of these compounds. Moreover, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: New aminoindanes amides are described, having general formula (I) the relative phytosanitary compositions and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The invention provides an animal repellent containing, as an active ingredient, a compound having an odor innately inducing fear in animals, which is free from acclimation of animals to the aforementioned odor. The active ingredient is at least one kind selected from a heterocyclic compound represented by the formula (1): wherein ring A is a 3- to 7-membered heterocycle containing at least one hetero atom selected from a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom and an oxygen atom, and R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an optionally substituted alkoxy group, an acyl group, an optionally esterified carboxyl group, an optionally substituted thiol group, an optionally substituted amino group or an oxo group, or a salt thereof, a chain sulfide compound and alkyl isothiocyanate.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition having a synergistic effect is provided. The composition includes active ingredients A and B. The active ingredient A is polyhexamethylene biguanide or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, the active ingredient B is one selected from prochloraz, epoxiconazole, benthiavalicarb-isopropyl, zoxamide, azoxystrobin, prothioconazole, difenoconazole, fenamidone, polyoxin, iprodione, acibenzolar, dithianon, pyraclostrobin, trifloxystrobin, picoxystrobin, fluazinam, thifluzamide or dimethomorph, and the weight ratio of the two ingredients is from 1:50 to 50:1. The test results show that the fungicidal composition according to the present invention has an obvious synergistic effect, and importantly, the application rate is reduced, such that the cost is lowered.

Abstract: Provided are liquid compositions comprising inactive biopesticide precursors comprising a glucosinolate concentrate, a plant material comprising a myrosinase enzyme complex, and a water soluble polyol. Further provided are methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a safe virus disinfectant. Specifically, the present invention provides a virus disinfectant comprising a chlorous acid aqueous solution for inactivating viruses, such as at least one species of viruses selected from the group consisting of polioviruses, influenza viruses, herpesviruses, noroviruses, and feline caliciviruses. The virus disinfectant comprising a chlorous acid aqueous solution of the present invention can be utilized as a food additive, antiseptic, quasi-drug, medicine, or the like. Although there was an issue of sodium hypochlorite not being safe to a human body (high cytotoxicity), this has been resolved. Chlorous acid, which is safe for a human body and easy to handle and generates little chlorine dioxide, is produced as a virus disinfectant and a sterilizing agent for pretreatment in food processing. Chlorous acid is used as a virus disinfectant or a sterilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of vanadium-containing particles as a biocide, in particular to the use of vanadium-containing particles comprising at least one vanadium compound and a support material or of a support material in which some metal atoms from the crystal lattice have been replaced by vanadium. Furthermore, it relates to method for preventing biofouling of a substrate and to a method of imparting biocidal properties to the surface of a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides wood preservative compositions comprising micronized particles. In one embodiment, the composition comprises dispersions of micronized metal or metal compounds. In another embodiment, the wood preservative composition comprises an inorganic component comprising a metal or metal compound and organic biocide. When the composition comprises an inorganic component and an organic biocide, the inorganic component or the organic biocide or both are present as micronized particles. When compositions of the present invention are used for preservation of wood, there is minimal leaching of the metal and biocide from the wood.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technique enabling long-term preservation of a chlorous acid aqueous solution and novel application thereof. A sterilizing agent comprising an aqueous solution comprising chlorous acid (chlorous acid aqueous solution), which is used as a sterilizing agent, comprises a chlorous acid aqueous solution, metal hydroxide, and metal phosphate. Preferably, an agent in which potassium is the metal and/or pH is 3.5 or higher and less than 7.0 is prepared, whereby an unexpected long-term stabilizing effect was demonstrated.