Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH002065. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH002065, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH002065 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH002065.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GAB2601, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GAB2601 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GAB2601, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GAB2601, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB007G13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB007G13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB007G13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB007G13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB04F13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB04F13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB04F13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB04F13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB09AE13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB09AE13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB09AE13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB09AE13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB21Z13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB21Z13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB21Z13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB21Z13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB22A13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB22A13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB22A13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB22A13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB23AB13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB23AB13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB23AB13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB23AB13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB28T13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB28T13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB28T13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB28T13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB44K13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB44K13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB44K13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB44K13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W040241D1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W040241D1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W040241D1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W040241D1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W040241D1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W040241D1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID3753, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID3753 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID3753, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID3753, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB42A14R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB42A14R2. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB42A14R2 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB42A14R2 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XR68D14RX. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XR68D14RX. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XR68D14RX and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XR68D14RX with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety OW1212626 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety OW1212626 and its progeny, and methods of making OW1212626.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV044291. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV044291, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV044291 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV044291 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV044291.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV040275. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV040275, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV040275 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV040275 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV040275.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV063168. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV063168, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV063168 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV063168 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV063168.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV023001. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV023001, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV023001 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV023001 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV023001.

Abstract: Crossing a winter B. napus line with a rapid-cycle B. rapa line has been discovered to provide an unexpectedly simple and efficient way to create a modified B. napus with a spring flowering habit. In one implementation, such a modified B. napus or its progeny is crossed with a second winter B. napus line to produce at plant having a winter flowering habit. This allows one to significantly shorten the development cycle for winter-flowering B. napus lines by conducting part of the breeding program with spring-flowering time cycles, then migrating the resultant germplasm back into a winter-flowering line.

Abstract: Spinach, parts thereof, and the making and use thereof, including with respect to the inbred spinach line called SP6111 are disclosed.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Red Mist’ is described. ‘Red Mist’ is a cutting lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A milking system includes a milking member for extracting milk from an animal, a transport line, a milk tank, a milk filter unit for filtering the milk with a first filter device and a second filter device, each including a filter container and a filter element, and a valve arrangement to convey milk through the devices, where the valve arrangement communicates with a control unit. The milking system further includes an indication device generating an indication to a user when any one of the filter elements needs to be replaced, which filter of the first and second filter device needs to be replaced, and when the filter element indicated to need to be replaced is accessible for replacement. A method for operating and cleaning the milking system is also provided.

Abstract: Animal bedding having one or more solvents and a lignocellulosic fiber, wherein the lignocellulosic fiber has been processed by ruminant digestion and anaerobic digestion. A method for preparing pelletized animal bedding is also disclosed including the steps of providing excrement from a cow which has undergone ruminant digestion, introducing the cow excrement into an anaerobic digester, modifying the cow excrement to a first wet product, drying the first wet product to generate a first dry product, and densifying the first dry product to, in turn, generate pelletized animal bedding.

Abstract: An animal chair perch including a perch having a top side, a bottom side, a right side and a left side. A first receiving bracket is disposed on the bottom side of the perch proximal the right side. An identical second receiving bracket is disposed on the bottom side of the perch proximal the left side. The second receiving bracket is in a position parallel to the first receiving bracket. A first support clamp and an identical second support clamp having a closed top end, an open bottom end, a first leg and a second leg. Each leg is disposed between the top and bottom ends. Each of the first and second support clamp top ends sldingly engage the respective first and second receiving bracket. Each leg securingly removably engages a chair back.

Abstract: A pet proximity opened food dish device opens a pet food dish for a specific pet. The device includes a bowl having an interior space configured for holding pet food. A lid is positionable between an open position providing access to the interior space and a closed position wherein the lid inhibits access to the interior space. An actuator is coupled to the bowl and the lid. The actuator selectively positions the lid in the closed position and the open position. A remote transmitter is coupled to a pet and a sensor is coupled to the bowl. The sensor detects when the remote transmitter is within a threshold distance from the bowl. The actuator is communicatively coupled to the sensor wherein the actuator positions the lid in the open position when the remote transmitter is within the threshold distance from the bowl.

Abstract: A livestock oiling and scratching device facilitates dispensing of oil and insecticide onto livestock as the livestock rubs against the device. The device includes a base and a pole coupled to the base. A reservoir for holding a fluid is coupled to the pole proximate an upper end of the pole. A cable is coupled to and extends between the pole and the base. A top section of the cable is in fluid communication with the reservoir wherein the cable is impregnated by the fluid. The cable extends through each of a plurality of tubes and discs. Each of the discs is positioned between an associated adjacent pair of the tubes. A circumferential edge of each disc is positioned in outwardly spaced relationship to the associated adjacent pair of the tubes.

Abstract: A pet diaper is equipped with a front surface layer, a back surface layer, and an absorbent layer disposed between the front surface layer and the back surface layer. The pet diaper has a back portion, an abdominal portion, and a crotch portion disposed between the back portion and the abdominal portion. The pet diaper is further equipped with: a first cut portion that is provided on the back portion and that is formed as a convex curve rounding towards the end portion of the back portion; a second cut portion that is provided closer to the crotch portion than the first cut portion and that is formed as a convex curve rounding towards the end portion of the back portion; and a first perforated portion that is formed so as to extend from the second cut portion towards the first cut portion.

Abstract: A hands-free method for handling animal waste entails securing a support structure to an animal, preferably a dog. The support structure includes a first latching mechanism which is used to secure a disposable waste receptacle. The disposable waste receptacle is handled via a manipulating tool and corresponding second latching mechanism, with the manipulating tool being operated by means of a user interface. The manipulating tool is used to couple the disposable waste receptacle to the first latching mechanism. After the disposable waste receptacle accumulates excrement, the manipulating tool is used to decouple the disposable waste receptacle from the support structure and discard the disposable waste receptacle in a separate trash receptacle.

Abstract: A dog collar includes a first end for positioning under a dog's jaw bone and a second end that rests on the dog's upper chest. The first and second ends are connected by substantially arched sections that extend up along each side of the dog's neck and continue down between the dog's shoulders such that second end 22 rests on the dog's upper chest such that the collar does not overlie the dog's trachea.

Abstract: A pet calming harness is designed to ease and alleviate an animal's fear and tension due to fright inducing and excitable activities such as thunder, lightning, etc. The therapeutic harness includes a combination neck collar and body strap which converge at an X-strap location above the scruff or nape of the animal's neck to provide gentle, but not binding, pressure on the animal in order to calm the animal.

Abstract: A bed for at least one animal is provided. The bed includes a strip of belting having a front end, a back end, and opposing sides, an animal bed having a first fluid chamber and a second fluid chamber. The first fluid chamber is provided within the strip of belting and includes a first width extending between a first side and a second side of the first fluid chamber. The second fluid chamber is provided within the strip of belting and includes a second width extending between a first side and a second side of the second fluid chamber. A first fluid supply tube is in fluid connection with the first chamber, and a second fluid supply tube is in fluid connection with the second chamber, wherein the first and second chambers are fluidly isolated from one another. A method of preparing for use a bed for at least one animal is also provided. In addition, a system for using a bed for at least one animal is also provided.

Abstract: A portable system for recycling used animal litter, such as chicken litter, in place which one can use to accommodate a succession of animals, such as flocks, in the same commercial chicken house, with the same bedding material. The system comprises a litter pulverizer mounted within a hood-like housing, a high output ozone generator, fluidly connected thereto, which, in use, discharges ozone into a flux of pulverized animal litter and pathogen-laden dust particulates, killing pathogens and neutralizing ammonia odors in the process, and an ultraviolet light source for further sterilizing pulverized litter and for destroying excess ozone discharged with it from the hood-like housing's base. Enhancing the system's pathogen-killing capacity are at least one hot air blower also fluidly connected to the hood-like housing and a moisture detector. The latter measures, in real time, the dryness of ozone-treated litter being discharged from the hood-like housing onto the chicken house floor.

Abstract: A bird feeder is provided having adjustable port access. The feeder includes a seed reservoir with a side wall that has at least one seed access opening and an adjustable feed port element. According to one embodiment, the adjustable feed port element is a feed port assembly. The feed port assembly includes a base with a rotatable insert having a perch coupled thereto in fixed relationship so that the perch and insert rotate as a unit. According to another embodiment, the adjustable feed port element rotates around the perch between a first position in which the perch is below a feed port being accessed, enabling birds to feed while standing on the perch, and a second position in which the perch is above a feed port being accessed, requiring birds to hang upside down from the perch to feed.

Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such an egg transfer system includes a controller configured to receive a classification signal indicative of an egg classification status for each of a plurality of eggs carried by a flat. A transfer head assembly is in communication with the controller and is configured to remove a plurality of eggs from the flat. The eggs are grouped into at least a first and second subset based on the egg classification status. The controller is configured to direct the transfer head assembly to selectively release the first and second subsets separately based on the respective egg classification status of the eggs. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bee hive system which includes a housing, at least one ambient condition sensor being adapted to sense an ambient condition in the housing, a first fan being adapted to generate an air flow in at least a portion of the housing, a container for a liquid having an opening, in which the container is arranged such that the air flow generated by the first fan at least partially passes the opening of the container, electronics connected to the ambient condition sensor and to the first fan, in which the electronics controls the first fan according to the sensed ambient condition.

Abstract: Hitherto, when viewing from above, it has been impossible to view aquarium fish clearly due to disturbances on the water surface. Provided is an improvement method, including a manufacturing method, that makes it possible to view aquarium fish clearly from above. Adopting a structure in which overflowing water flows into an upper gutter makes it possible to view aquarium fish clearly from above for long periods of time.

Abstract: This invention relates transgenic animals that overexpress TL1A in a tissue specific manner to model inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as colitis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, fibrosis, and related inflammatory diseases and conditions. TL1A transgenic animals constitutively express both TL1A and GFP in lymphoid and myeloid cell lineages, allowing convenient identification and sorting of immune cells involved in IBD disease progression, such as T-cells, antigen presenting cells (APC), and dendritic cells (DC). TL1A transgenic animals may be induced to exhibit gross fibrosis, or isolated cells may be implanted into immunodeficient mice to establish colitis.

Abstract: A genetically modified non-human animal is provided, wherein the non-human animal expresses an antibody repertoire capable of pH dependent binding to antigens upon immunization. A genetically modified non-human animal is provided that expresses human immunoglobulin light chain variable domains derived from a limited repertoire of human immunoglobulin light chain variable gene segments that comprise histidine modifications in their germline sequence. Methods of making non-human animals that express antibodies comprising histidine residues encoded by histidine codons introduced into immunoglobulin light chain nucleotide sequences are provided.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a body in non-metallic material having a front end and a rear end; a first attaching means or loop arranged at the front end; a second attaching means or loop arranged at the rear end; a longitudinal connecting rod passing through the body and connecting the first attaching means with the second attaching means; wherein the lure comprises at least one hole arranged in the body between the front end and the rear end, and wherein the connecting rod passes through the hole.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a fishing spinning reel includes an assembly structure of a handle with which to prevent backlash at a handle part and facilitate an assembly operation and a folding operation of the handle part. The fishing spinning reel according to the embodiment includes a driving shaft integrated with a drive gear, a handle arm rotating in response to an operation of a handle, a handle shaft axially supporting the handle arm in a pivotable manner on one end, rotating in response to the rotation of the handle arm, and divided from the driving shaft in an axial direction, and a tubular member connected to each of the driving shaft and the handle shaft in an integrally rotatable manner, and including a first engagement portion engaged with the driving shaft and a second engagement portion engaged with the handle arm in a state where the handle is used.

Abstract: Tools and methods are discussed for tying a knot. A knot tying tool can include an elongated housing and an insert member. The housing can have first and second body portions having different outer cross-sections. A first chamber can extend within the housing with a slit that opens into the chamber. The insert member can also have a slit opening into a second chamber. The insert member can have an inner cylinder rotatable and movable within the first chamber. Rotation of the inner cylinder within the first chamber can move the knot tying tool between a locked and an unlocked position, the first and second slits being aligned in the unlocked position to allow a line to pass through the first and second slits into the second chamber.

Abstract: A fishing line wobble device for causing a fishing hook attached to a fishing line to wobble as said fishing hook is pulled through water. The fishing line deflector having a deflector for deflecting water, and an elongated line guide. The deflector having a plurality of voids disposed about the rim of the deflector.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for recovery of artifacts and eradication of invasive species in aquatic environments. The structure may comprise an elongate flexible bladder blanket divider having first and second ends. The structure may have an open bore vertical support operably coupled to the first and second ends. Each end extends into the open bore vertical support and rests on at least one apron bladder of an apron bladder bundle. The at least one apron bladder is contained in the open bore vertical support and at least one apron bladder is between the end of the vertical support and the bottom of the body of water. A method of using the apparatus, comprising providing an apparatus having variable volume first and second compartments separated by a flexible bladder blanket divider; and introducing agents through openings in the bladder to control the growth of or kill the invasive organisms.

Abstract: An apparatus to assist with placing a climbing device and safety tether into a tree or other tall upwardly extending object and then securing the climbing device and safety tether to that object, by use of a gripping ring dimensioned to substantially encircle the object and having gripping members disposed along its inner surface to engage with the object, where the gripping ring has a climbing device attachment component to attach the climbing device, such as a ladder or a rope, to the gripping ring, a safety tether attachment component to attach the safety tether to the gripping ring, and a positioning device attachment component to allow a positioning device, such as a pole, to be used to properly position the gripping ring.

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: This invention is a novel method for perfusion of a porous implant which achieves efficient interpenetration of desired factors into and removal of undesirable factors from the pores of the implant, cleaning of the implant, efficient passivation of the implant (inactivation of pathogens, microorganisms, cells, viruses and the like and reduction in antigenicity thereof), and the novel implant produced by such treatment. The process presents a system wherein the rate of pressure cycling, the fact of pressure cycling, and the amplitude of pressure cycling, results in highly cleaned tissues and other implants for implantation.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel use of the polymeric films comprising halloysite nanotubes as a packaging material for food products. Said halloysite nanotubes are incorporated with active agents such as antibacterial agents preferably of natural type for providing antibacterial, barrier and ethylene scavenging properties.

Abstract: A powder plant treatment formulation for application to plants by insect vectoring includes: a plant treatment agent; a stabilizing agent bonded to the plant treatment agent for stabilizing the plant treatment agent; a moisture absorption agent for absorbing moisture from the formulation; an attracting agent for attracting the formulation to plants; and a diluent.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for controlling whiteflies which comprises the steps of: providing a composition comprising or consisting of R-curcumene and optionally further beta-myrcene, para-cymene, gamma-terpinene, alpha-terpinene, alpha-phellandrene zingiberene and/or 7-epi-zingiberene; and adding said composition one or more times to a plurality of crop plants. The method can be combined with the use of attractant compositions comprising beta-phellandrene, limonene and/or 2-carene, and optionally adding said composition one or more times to one or more trap plants and/or trap materials.