Abstract: A reel equipped with a line guide. The reel includes: a reel body having a spool; a level winder including a double threaded-shaft mounted ahead of the spool on the reel body; and a line guide having a body having a corresponding fastening portion coupled to the double threaded-shaft of the level winder and having a guide portion that is formed at an upper portion of the body and through which a fishing line passes, in which a line contact-reinforcing member made of a wear resistance material is disposed in the line guide.

Abstract: A fishing weight assembly is provided and includes a weight member and a support member. The weight member may include a proximal end, a distal end, and an aperture extending from and between the proximal and distal ends. The fishing weight support member may be disposed within the aperture and may include a base portion extending from the distal end of the fishing weight member, and an arm portion extending from the proximal end of the fishing weight member.

Abstract: A storage container includes a container body, a closure, a releasable securement mechanism operable to latch the container body and closure together in a closed configuration and to unlatch them from one another into an opened configuration. Also, a multiplicity of spool segments are attached on the closure and spaced apart from one another so as to define a multiplicity of slots therebetween opening into an interior storage space at an interior side of the closure surrounded by the spool segments arranged in an endless row so as to form a multi-slotted spool. The flexible line is wrapped about the multi-slotted spool and its opposite end portions are inserted through selected ones of the slots into the interior storage space for stowing on the closure and within the storage container the flexible line and at least one attached device.

Abstract: A trap for catching animals, in particular muridae, is provided with a tank and a passageway, which extends above the tank from an entry and has, at the end, a container for a bait; the floor of the passageway is defined by a gangway, which opens to let an animal fall into the tank and is provided with two trapdoors hinged to one another; the first of said trapdoors is hinged about a horizontal axis, so as to tilt from a substantially horizontal position during the opening of the gangway, and has a counterweight to reclose the gangway; the gangway has an attach device which connects the second trapdoor to a fixed retaining device, so as to support the first trapdoor in its substantially horizontal position even when the first trapdoor is subject to a weight; the attach device is releasable when the weight rests on the second trapdoor.

Abstract: A snare system includes a trap body including an aperture, a trigger plate assembly disposed within the trap body such that the trigger plate assembly is accessible through the aperture, a snare assembly placeable about the trap body, and at least one snare release assembly operatively linked with the trap body. The trigger plate assembly is movable between an armed position and an activated position. The snare release assembly normally biases the trigger plate assembly into the armed position. Furthermore, the snare release assembly disengages the snare assembly from the trap body when the trigger plate assembly moves from the armed position to the activated position. Upon disengagement from the trap body, the snare assembly moves to capture an animal's limb.

Abstract: A cover device useful for hunting is disclosed. The device includes a deployable canopy including canopy fabric, a plurality of ribs providing structure to the canopy fabric, and a bracket. The bracket includes a bracket axle connecting with each of the ribs, wherein the axle permits the ribs to alternatively be arranged in a deployed state with the ribs fanned out and stretching the canopy fabric and a collapsed state with the ribs being in a parallel configuration. The device further includes a gripping plate configured to be attached to a post.

Abstract: Floating devices which may contain a floating body, a stabilizer pivotally attached to the floating body at a pivot axis, a protruding portion of the floating body extending away from the pivot axis, a buoyancy cavity, and an air pump are disclosed herein. Such floating devices may undergo stabilized pneumatic pitching and have features such as a stabilizer that rotates freely with respect to the floating body along the pivot axis, a buoyancy cavity that is in fluid communication with the air pump, and buoyancy cavity that has an alternating displacement volume that is sufficient to cause the floating body to rotate greater than 35 degrees with respect to the stabilizer upon application of a continuous supply of air from the air pump.

Abstract: A method of conditioning/improving lung functions extracorporeally by treatment of a lung ex vivo with a cyclized compound of the amino acid sequence of formula X1-GQRETPEGAEAKPWY-X2??I wherein X1 comprises an amino acid (sequence) with 1 to 4 members, comprising natural or unnatural amino acids, and X2 comprises one amino acid, selected from natural amino acids; and a pharmaceutical composition, comprising a peptide of formula I as defined in any one of claims 1 to 7, in a form, which is appropriate for spraying to obtain an aerosol for inhalation, or which is appropriate for the preparation of a spray to obtain an aerosol upon spraying, which is appropriate for inhalation.

Abstract: Provided are a maintenance medium for primate pluripotent stem cells, and a method for preserving and a method for controlling proliferation of primate pluripotent stem cells using the medium. The maintenance medium for human pluripotent stem cells according to the present invention includes xylose as a saccharide.

Abstract: The claimed subject matter comprises a device to collect and preserve cells comprising of: (1) a collection container comprised of a tube having an open end and a closed end, a closure in the open end of the tube, a vacuum drawn to a predetermined level inside the container; and (2) compounds including an anticoagulant agent and a fixative agent, wherein the compounds are in a sufficient amount to preserve said cells” original morphology and antigenic sites without significant dilution of said cells, and thereby allowing said cells to be directly analyzed by a flow cytometer without further treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a platelet protection solution (PPS) having an amount of one or more ?-galactosidase inhibitors with or without an amount of one or more sialidase inhibitors, and optionally one or more glycan-modifying agents; and one or more of PPS components that include a salt, a citrate source, a carbon source, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: Cryogenic devices are provided in which liquid nitrogen is used to maintain ultra-low temperatures in which samples can be manipulated.

Abstract: A liquid herbicidal composition is provided, comprising: a. 20 to 35 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a water-soluble herbicidal ingredient; b. a C12-C16 alkyl ether sulfate; c. an organic solvent; and d. an alkyl polyglucoside. The composition is stable; i.e., it occurs in a substantially continuous, single phase at temperatures as low as ?20° C. It also has a viscosity of no more than 2000 cps at temperatures as low as 0° C.

Abstract: An improved process for treating seeds designed to reduce dust-off. The process uses a mixture of modified oil and oil in a treatment slurry to reduce the amount of dust-off caused from abrasion and transport of seeds. The process is designed to be used in combination with various pesticides, nutrients, plant growth promoters, and utility additives.

Abstract: There is provided an antiviral vinyl-chloride-based resin composition including: 100 parts by weight of a poly(vinyl chloride)-based resin obtained by mixing 10-90 parts by weight of a vinyl-chloride-based resin for paste with 90-10 parts by weight of a suspension vinyl-chloride-based resin; and 0.5-10.0 parts by weight of a sulfonic-acid-based surfactant.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include at least about 40 weight percent of a C1-6 alcohol, and a primary enhancer selected from protein denaturants. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of less than about 3. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against C. difficile spores.

Abstract: A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.

Abstract: A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I): wherein: X is methyl or chlorine; R1 is fluorine or bromine; R2 is ethynyl, C1-C3alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, or C1-C3alkoxy-C1-C3alkoxy-; and Q is a pyran-3,5-dione-4-yl, a thiopyran-3,5-dione-4-yl, a piperidine-3,5-dione-4-yl, a cyclohexane-1,3,5-trione-2-yl, a cyclohexane-1,3-dione-2-yl, a cycloheptane-1,3-dione-2-yl, in which each cyclic dione is bridged by alkanediyl, or a derivative thereof (e.g. an enol ketone tautomer derivative thereof), wherein Q is further defined herein; and wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. Preferably, X is methyl; and/or R1 is fluorine; and/or R2 is —O—R2A, wherein R2A is methyl, ethyl, trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoroethyl, or —CH2CH2OCH3. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide combination comprising at least two ?-monocarboxyl fatty acids having, independently of one another, a hydrocarbon chain having 8 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one ALS inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the efficacy of anionic herbicides (B) under hard water conditions, comprising the steps of a) providing at least one anionic herbicide (B) and at least one aminocarboxylate (A), selected from the group consisting of methylglycine diacetate (MGDA; A1), glutamic acid diacetate (GLDA; A2), iminodisuccinate (IDS; A3), N-(2-hydroxyethyl)imino diacetate (HEIDA; A4), ethylenediamine-N,N?-disuccinate (EDDS; A5) and their salts; b) diluting components (A) and (B) with water, wherein the concentration of dissolved calcium, magnesium, iron and aluminum salts in said water is more than 120 ppm; and c) applying the diluted mixture to the area to be treated.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing plant growth and crop yield in legumes and non-legumes are described. The compositions include lipo-chitooligosaccharides in combination with chitins/chitosans or in combination with compounds or in combination with a herbicide. The method includes applying the compositions to seeds and/or plants either concomitantly or sequentially.

Abstract: Presented is a composition comprising pethoxamidand picloram. The composition exerts asynergistical effect.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal mixture containing (1) 2-[2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-3-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,4-dihydro-[1,2,4]-triazole-3-thion of formula (I) or the salts or adducts thereof, and at least one additional fungicidal compound or the salts or adducts thereof, selected among (2) trifloxystrobin of formula (II), (3) picoxystrobin of formula (III), (4) pyraclostrobin of formula (IV), (5) dimoxystrobin of formula (V), and (6) a strobilurin derivative of formula (VI), in a synergistically active quantity.

Abstract: Subject matter of the present invention is a suspension concentrate composition comprising an a) isothiazoline insecticide and b) activated charcoal, wherein the composition is substantially free of a non-polar solvent. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of said composition; a suspension obtainable by mixing water, an isothiazoline insecticide and activated charcoal; and to a method for controlling undesired attack by insects or mites, where the suspension concentrate composition or the suspension is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or on the crop plants to be protected from the respective pests.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing herbicidal mixtures of a plant cell membrane disruptor herbicide selected from the group consisting of a diphenylether, N-phenyl-phthalimide, triazolinone, and bipyridylium, and pyroxasulfone. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a plant cell membrane disruptor herbicide with the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to veterinary compositions for treating and/or preventing fleas or ticks infection or infestation in an animal comprising an isoxazoline active agent of Formula (II): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Antimicrobial materials and methods for making antimicrobial materials are described herein. Antimicrobial materials and antimicrobial material precursors are formed from hexahydrotriazine and/or a hemiaminal material and a non-fouling material and adhesive material may be incorporated into the antimicrobial materials and antimicrobial material precursors. The hexahydrotriazine and/or hemiaminal material may be made from a diamine and an aldehyde. Metal ions are also incorporated into the antimicrobial material precursors to form an antimicrobial material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions containing herbicidal mixtures of pyroxasulfone and glutamine synthesis inhibitors. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a glutamine synthesis inhibitor with the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: The mixture of potassium or certain amine salts of glyphosate and dicamba allows the preparation of high-strength liquid compositions containing greater than 300 gae/L of total active ingredient loading if the pH is adjusted between about 6.0 and about 8.0. Compositions are particularly well-suited for herbicidal applications on crops that are resistant or tolerant to both glyphosate and dicamba.

Abstract: A procedure for coating rice seed with rapid water absorbing treatment that provides the grower with options for dry or started seeds broad cast into flooded fields or drill planting started seeds in dry fields for stand establishment.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for controlling surface-inhabiting pests in an aquatic system, in particular cyanobacteria and harmful algal blooms (HABs), comprising spreading on the surface of the aquatic system a buoyant composition comprising a water disinfectant, preferably an oxidizing compound, and a floating agent. The invention further relates to compositions and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: A biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, and a combination of at least two metal based compounds. A metal in each of the metal based compounds is selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, mercury, tin, lead, bismuth, barium, cadmium, chromium, titanium, and a combination thereof. Another biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, ZnO, and Bi2O3. A glass substrate possessing a durable biocidal property and an article possessing a durable biocidal property are also provided.

Abstract: A self-cleaning composition includes a metal oxide and, optionally, a second metal oxide. The self-cleaning composition can include an antimicrobial agent. The self-cleaning composition can be applied to a surface by electrostatic spraying. The self-cleaning composition and a composition including an antimicrobial agent can be applied to a surface either sequentially or simultaneously.

Abstract: A self-cleaning composition includes a metal oxide and, optionally, a second metal oxide. The self-cleaning composition can include an antimicrobial agent. The self-cleaning composition can be applied to a surface by electrostatic spraying. The self-cleaning composition and a composition including an antimicrobial agent can be applied to a surface either sequentially or simultaneously.

Abstract: A self-cleaning composition includes a metal oxide and, optionally, a second metal oxide. The self-cleaning composition can include an antimicrobial agent. The self-cleaning composition can be applied to a surface by electrostatic spraying. The self-cleaning composition and a composition including an antimicrobial agent can be applied to a surface either sequentially or simultaneously.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of plant-microorganism interactions. In particular, the present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for increasing plant growth characteristics by growing the plant in the presence of plant growth-promoting microbial strains.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, baking oven and method for producing a wafer shaped body (2), in particular a baked intermediate product comprising a baking mass baked under pressure, preferably containing 55-70% water in the unbaked state, comprising a baked product (20) having a baked product thickness (21) which is surrounded by a baking linkage (19), wherein the baking linkage (19) at least comprises a rib (22), which extends as far as the edge of the baked product (20).

Abstract: A dough cutting apparatus is suitable for cutting a sheet of dough. The dough cutting apparatus includes a structure defining a blunt dough engaging portion. The present invention can be embodied in a number of different ways, including a wheel cutter, a rotary drum cutter, a reciprocating head cutter, or another cutter.

Abstract: A method for making a soft cake batter This relates to a method for making a soft cake batter comprising at least 40 wt. % cereal material after baking, the method comprising: —providing flour, culture and other ingredients for the soft cake; —forming a sourdough by mixing and proofing a portion of flour representing at least 25 wt. % of the total flour to be incorporated into the soft cake batter with water and culture; —mixing the sourdough with the remaining flour and the other ingredients for forming the soft cake batter comprising at least 40 wt. % cereal material after baking.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide methods of making a masa and exemplary corn-based snack food products made from the masa. The methods of making the masa include the steps of hydrating kernel corn; grinding the hydrated corn; and adding corn flour previously treated to deactivate enzymes therein to thereby make a masa comprised of hydrated ground corn and the added treated corn flour. Optionally, the treated corn flour may be corn flour that has been toasted to deactivate enzymes. The deactivation of the enzymes avoids an organoleptic property of a “raw” taste in the snack food product containing the corn flour.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for transferring sausage portions with a supply transport device, at least one removal transport device, and at least one ejector for ejecting at least one sausage portion from the supply transport device onto the removal transport device. The removal transport device comprises a lower transport device and a holding device disposed thereabove between which the at least one sausage portion is transported.

Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial food casing; method for removing said artificial food casing; and methods for manufacturing said artificial food casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strain of Lactobacillus sakei called Lactobacillus sakei LHIS2885 strain, and to a strain derived from L. sakei LHIS2885. The invention also relates to the use of a strain of L. sakei, preferably the strain LHIS2885 or a strain derived from LHIS2885, for the preservation of food products, preferably products from the sea.

Abstract: Method for preparing deep-frozen vegetable pieces, preferably potato pieces such as french fries, comprising of bringing the vegetable pieces into brief contact with an inert substance which has a temperature which is sufficiently low and for a period of time which is sufficiently long to impart to the outer layer of the vegetable pieces a temperature which is <0° C. while an inner part of the vegetable piece has a temperature which is >0° C.; slowly freezing the vegetable pieces until the pieces are fully deep-frozen by bringing the vegetable pieces into contact with air.

Abstract: A composition and method for a high solids yogurt with reduced water activity. The high solids yogurt can be formed, for example, by culturing a high solids milk. Lactose present in the high solids milk can be hydrolyzed to glucose and galactose. Water activity of the yogurt can be further reduced by applying a vacuum-dehydration process to the high solids yogurt. The water activity of the yogurt can also be reduced by adding solutes to the yogurt. The composition can be used in food products, either in isolation or in combination with other components, for example, grain-based components.

Abstract: A composition and method for a high solids yogurt with reduced water activity. The yogurt can be formed, for example, by adding solutes to a cultured high solids milk until the yogurt has a water activity of about 0.86 or less. Lactose present in the high solids milk can be hydrolyzed to glucose and galactose. The composition can be used in food products, either in isolation or in combination with other components, for example, grain-based components.

Abstract: A food composition comprising spicy and savory ingredients in a bacterially fermented semi-solid dairy composition, commonly referred to as yogurt. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, in addition to sweet or fruity ingredients, chutneys and spices in a variety of new flavor combinations are mixed with yogurt and made commercially available in a package to be mixed with the packaged yogurt.

Abstract: A first aspect of the present invention relates to a method for the preparation of dairy gels from a dairy composition by means of a high isostatic pressure treatment. A second aspect of the present invention further relates to dairy gels obtainable by such method and a third aspect of the present invention relates to the use of such gels in food products.

Abstract: A liquid or dried granulated milk clotting aspartic protease enzyme composition and process for isolating a milk clotting aspartic protease enzyme of interest.