Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN1118509 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN1118509 and its progeny, and methods of making WN1118509.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051014. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051014. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051014 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051014 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051039. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051039. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051039 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051039 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01046942. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01046942. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01046942 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01046942 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050493. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050493. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050493 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050493 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2FNP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH2FNP with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2FNP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH2FNP or a locus conversion of PH2FNP with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1VRW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1VRW with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1VRW through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1VRW or a locus conversion of PH1VRW with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB47N14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB47N14, cells from soybean variety XB47N14, plants of soybean XB47N14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB47N14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB47N14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB47N14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB47N14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB47N14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB47N14 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XR30AD14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XR30AD14, cells from soybean variety XR30AD14, plants of soybean XR30AD14, and plant parts of soybean variety XR30AD14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XR30AD14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XR30AD14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XR30AD14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XR30AD14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XR30AD14 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051540. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051540. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051540 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051540 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051545. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051545. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051545 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051545 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 90570821658 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 90570821658, the plants of soybean 90570821658, to plant parts of soybean 90570821658, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 90570821658 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 90570821658, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 90570821658, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 90570821658 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Herein described is a portable sanitation apparatus for pet waste disposal and method for using the same comprising an overall composite structure with a plurality of primary layers with one or more sublayers and an engagement means for attaching the two primary layers together.

Abstract: An animal litter, process for preparing the animal litter and a method for removal of animal waste using the animal litter are provided. The animal litter generally includes corn cob, a lubricant, and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted.

Abstract: An animal habitat arrangeable in a vertical or a horizontal orientation comprising a rectangular enclosure having four side-walls and two opposing end-walls, wherein the four side-walls are joined to a frame at a first end of the enclosure; and the two opposing end-walls comprise a first end-wall and a second-end wall; wherein the first end-wall is releasably connectable to the frame, positionable within the frame in a plurality of orientations and provides an end-wall door with access to an interior of the rectangular enclosure; wherein at least one of the side-walls provides a side-wall door with access to the interior of the rectangular enclosure and has a hinge position which is changeable along opposite side-walls of the enclosure.

Abstract: When a primate is t restrained by a movable partition wall, friction with vertical bars of a lattice of the partition wall causing damages on roots of limbs of the primate is alleviated to reduce or solve such damages. In a primate restraint device comprising a containing body having both side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a rear surface door capable of opening and shutting the rear surface side of the containing body, and a partition wall formed movably frontward and rearward in the containing body and capable of being fixed at a desired position in the containing body, some sites among vertical bar members of the partition wall, with which roots of limbs of the primate are brought into contact while the limbs are forced to protrude frontward and restrained, are covered with protective cylinders which are rotatable with respect to the vertical bar members.

Abstract: A hoof boot has a base, a heel captivator, and a pivoting mechanism that disposes the heel captivator to pivot relative to the base, preferably in a manner that allows the heel captivator at least three degrees of freedom of movement relative to the base. The heel captivator is preferably low in the rearmost portion, which provides clearance for the pastern bones of the equine lower leg to descend upon weight bearing during movement at various gaits. To reduce the possibility for bruising and chaffing of soft tissue around the pastern bones, and to help eliminate accumulation of debris, preferred heel captivators have an open mesh architecture. Heel captivators can alternatively or additionally be designed with fabric covered neoprene or other liners. Boots are preferably tightened using mechanically advantages laces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal chew toy comprising a first material including a body portion and one or more exposed regions comprising a second material, the material of the exposed regions at least partially occupying one or more blind holes in the body portion wherein the one or more blind holes may include an undercut or die locked condition to aid in retaining the second material. The chew may be formed via a number of molding methods including those utilizing injection molding or extrusion techniques. The first and second materials may comprise edible compositions.

Abstract: A detangling lead assembly comprising an elongated flexible lead having a first lead end and a second lead end, a body subassembly comprising a pulley, the lead retained in a lead path from a distal end of the body assembly, around the pulley and extending from the distal end of the body subassembly whereby the first lead end and the second lead end extend generally in a distal direction from the handle subassembly and the lead is generally movable back and forth around the pulley. In some embodiments, the lead assembly further comprises a handle subassembly rotatably coupled to a proximal end of the body subassembly. In some embodiments, the housing further comprises exit points for the lead ends defining a moment arm for a moment to force the body subassembly to rotate and uncross a crossing of the lead ends.

Abstract: A system (20) for measuring relative front (12, 13) and hind leg (16, 17) positions of a standing ungulate, the system including a sensing area within which an ungulate to be measured stands and which comprises a plurality of discrete linear sensor regions (30) spaced a known distance apart within the sensing area, each sensing region having a sensor operatively associated therewith, which sensor is responsive to the presence of the lower part of a leg within a sensing region and; a processor for receiving data from each sensor, identifying those sensor regions within which a lower part of a leg is present and based upon the distance between the identified sensor regions, determining the relative front and hind leg positions.

Abstract: A thermal treatment of bee colonies to ensure death of bee parasites in an interior of a hive frame superstructure through transformation of short wave electromagnetic radiation to long wave thermal radiation, where an efficient temperature increase above the value of 40° C. is done by the help of a secondary thermal energy and/or a primary thermal energy when sunrays or a generated radiation permeate through a thermosolar lid on an active surface of a photo-absorbent component and/or go through a transparent screen into the interior of the hive frame superstructure and land on an active photo-absorbent layer of a thermo solar frame. Also described is construction of a device for pursuance of a thermal treatment of bee colonies. Other implementations are also described.

Abstract: An aquarium cleaning system uses a housing that seals to the bottom of the aquarium. Water is siphoned out of the top of the housing into a vessel. As a result of the siphoned off water, additional water enters the housing via a tube assembly wherein a spray bar assembly rotates and discharges water out of a pair of opposing openings, such discharge causing a vortex. A counterflow vortex is created either by a second counterrotating spray bar assembly or via angled inlet jets on the base proximate the rotating spray bar assembly. The colliding vortexes cause substrate within the aquarium to collide and thereby clean itself. Lighter waste material is carried out of the housing by the laminar water flow of the siphon with the substrate loosing sufficient kinetic energy from the laminar flow so as to gravitationally settle back toward the base of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic orange ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: A line roller basically includes a bearing member and a guide member. The bearing member includes: an inner race having a cylindrical shape; an outer race having a cylindrical shape and a plurality of rotting elements. The outer race is disposed on an outer peripheral side of the inner race. The rolling elements are circumferentially aligned at intervals between the inner race and the outer race. The guide member is made of a material of the same kind as that of the outer race. Further, the guide member is a tubular member having a guide surface for guiding a fishing line on the outer peripheral surface thereof. The guide member is firmly fixed to the bearing member on the outer peripheral surface of the bearing member.

Abstract: A spinning reel for forwardly unreeling a fishing line includes a reel main body having a through-hole extending through the peripheral wall in a longitudinal direction of the spinning reel, a handle configured to wind a fishing line, and being rotatably mounted to the reel main body. A screw member has a screw head disposed on a first end, a screw shaft section extending from the screw head toward a second end, and male threads disposed on the screw shaft section, the screw head contacting a peripheral wall at the front end side of the through-hole and the screw shaft section extending through the through-hole. A stopper member is mounted to the screw shaft section and contacts a periphery of the rear end side of the through-hole. A cover member has a fixed section fixed by the screw member, and covers a rear of the reel main body.

Abstract: A torqued slide bar animal trap having a cage door hingedly disposed at a top side of a cage apparatus, said cage door supportable in an open position angularly extended longitudinally from the cage apparatus when a slide bar is engaged to an attachment piece, said attachment piece disposed upon the cage door proximal the top side of the cage apparatus, wherein the cage door applies torque to the slide bar and rapidly swings to a closed position enclosing an open end of the cage apparatus when a trigger mechanism releases the slide bar from the attachment piece, and each of a pair of ring members falls along each of a pair of door frame struts and an associated one of a pair of door bars to secure the cage door in the closed position by prevention of divergence of the cage door from the open end.

Abstract: An assist device includes a plurality of links that are connected to each other at connection junctions. A terminal link of the plurality of links includes a handle connection attached thereon. Another terminal link of the plurality of links includes a connection structure attaching a device to be passed about an object.

Abstract: A drilling system including a motor that produces a sonic, linear oscillatory motion is provided for removing a frozen biological sample from a stored frozen specimen and methods of use thereof without thawing the remainder of the specimen. The stator and slider assembly is operated by a servo controller which can communicate and be programmed through a port of a PC equipped with software.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to hydrazinyl lipidoids, formulations thereof further comprising at least one active agent, as well as methods of delivering the at least one active agent to a target organism.

Abstract: An antibacterial resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin that contains a metal compound represented by the following formula (1), permitting the metal such as silver having antibacterial power to efficiently elute out and the eluted metal to remain stable as metal ions so that excellent antibacterial power can be exhibited using only a decreased amount of an expensive compound containing silver or the like, wherein M is any one of Ag, Cu, Zn, Co or Ni and X is SO2.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition including a polymer nanoparticle and at least one agricultural active compound incorporated with the nanoparticle, wherein the nanoparticle are less than 100 nm in diameter, and the polymer includes a polyelectrolyte.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a derivative compound of 1,3-benzodioxole of formula (I) wherein R is a linear or branched (C4-C10)alkyl substituent as a synergistic compound of insecticidal active ingredients insecticidal compositions comprising at least one compound of Formula (I) and at least one insecticidal active ingredient are also described.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting an ethylene response in a field crop is disclosed, comprising the step of applying to at least one portion of at least one plant of said field crop an amount of a solution of a water soluble cyclopropyl-1-enyl-propanoic acid salt (WS-CPD, Formula I) effective to produce inhibition of an ethylene response in said at least one plant, wherein M is chosen from the group consisting of Na, Li, K, and ½Ca.

Abstract: Methods for the generation of non-equilibrium solutions of peroxyacetic acid are disclosed. These methods comprise introducing triacetin sad aqueous hydrogen peroxide to water, mixing, and then adding an aqueous source of an alkali metal or earth alkali metal hydroxide. Triacetin is converted rapidly and with a high conversion rate into peracetic acid. These methods produce solutions with a high level of peracetic acid.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising a carboxamide compound represented by following formula (I), wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and R2 represents a methyl group, a difluoromethyl group or a trifluoromethyl group, and one or more carbamate compounds selected from group (A) consisting of oxamyl, thiodicarb, carbosulfan, methiocarb and carbofuran is provided by the present invention, and this composition has an excellent pesticidal effect.

Abstract: Fused heterocyclic compounds of formula (1): (G1 and G2 represent a nitrogen atom or the like, A1 and A2 represent a nitrogen atom or the like, A3 represents —NR8— or the like, A4 and A5 represent a nitrogen atom or the like, R1 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from a group X, R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from the group X, R8 represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from a group W, and n represents 0, 1 or 2), or N-oxides thereof are described. The disclosed compounds are very effective for pest control.

Abstract: A quaternary fungicide mixture for controlling diseases of turfgrass and/or ornamentals.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions for attracting or repelling sap-sucking insects, such as whitefly, as well as methods for using such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to improved methods and herbicidal glyphosate compositions for use in controlling the growth of weeds and unwanted vegetation, and particularly for use in controlling weeds in a crop of transgenic glyphosate-tolerant cotton plants by over-the-top, foliar application of a herbicidal glyphosate formulation.

Abstract: A method of increasing the probability and rate of seed germination, increasing vegetative biomass, and increasing water uptake in seeds, in which a seed is introduced to an effective concentration of carbon nanomaterial. The effective concentration of carbon nanomaterial is 10-200 ?g/mL.

Abstract: The disclosure provides materials and methods for conferring improved plant traits or benefits on plants. The materials can include a formulation comprising an exogenous endophytic bacterial population, which can be disposed on an exterior surface of a seed or seedling, typically in an amount effective to colonize the plant. The formulations can include at least one member selected from the group consisting of an agriculturally compatible carrier, a tackifier, a microbial stabilizer, a fungicide, an antibacterial agent, an herbicide, a nematicide, an insecticide, a plant growth regulator, a rodenticide, and a nutrient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: A composition for solvating one or more active agents in an aqueous solution which is suitable for dispensing as a compressed gas aerosol composition is disclosed. The composition includes at least one surfactant, at least one active agent (such as a fragrance or an insecticide), and a compressed gas propellant. The at least one surfactant is preferably present in an amount from about 0.1 wt. % to about 3 wt. %. The at least one active agent is preferably present in an amount from about 0.1 wt. % to about 2 wt. %. The compressed gas propellant is preferably present in an amount from about 0.1 wt. % to about 1 wt. %. The total surfactant weight to active agent weight ratio for the composition is preferably about 1:3 to 5:1. The composition uses a reduced amount of surfactant and active agent thereby allowing for a more efficient active agent loading and a reduced stickiness or tackiness on surfaces contacted during use.

Abstract: A pizza base shaping tool and a pizza base shaping method are provided that are capable of simply shaping a thin circular plate-shaped pizza base using sliced bread pieces. The pizza base shaping tool includes: a die receiver which serves as a seat; a cutting die which presses and shapes the bread piece; and a circular slipping sheet which is disposed between the die receiver and the cutting die, wherein the die receiver includes a disk-shaped placement base for placing the bread piece thereon, the cutting die includes a pressing plate which compresses the bread from the upside and a cutting die blade which is provided so as to protrude in a direction perpendicular to a pressing surface of the pressing plate and is used to cut the bread piece into the predetermined diameter, and the slipping sheet is positioned to the bread piece placed on the placement base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for skinning sausages or other food products, wherein an initial cut is made on a front end of said sausage, particularly in the region of an end-side tapering of the sausage, the skin is grabbed in the region of the initial cut at two points located at a distance from each other in the circumferential direction by means of two gripping elements, wherein the skin is particularly pulled onto a plane in a planar manner by a first working movement, particularly onto the contact surface of the sausage, the skin is cut parallel to the longitudinal extension of the sausage starting at the initial cut in the region between the gripping elements, the skin is lifted up away from the plane by a working movement of the gripping elements, and the sausage is conveyed parallel to the longitudinal extension thereof, particularly relative to the position of the gripping elements holding the sausage in a lifted position, and the skin is thus pulled off the sausage.

Abstract: A skinning machine for separating skin from the tissue of a poultry part is provided, which includes a frame supporting a skin roller comprising bands of teeth and grooves for engaging the skin, a pressure shoe disposed adjacent to the skin roller for removing the skin from the tissue, a pressure roller assembly for biasing the skin and tissue against the skin roller, and a scraper interfacing with the skin roller for removing the skin from the skin roller. The pressure shoe is releasably mounted to the frame allowing removal and cleaning thereof. The pressure roller assembly includes a body that deforms against the poultry part to accommodate parts of varying sizes and thickness without damaging the tissue. The scraper interfaces with the teeth and grooves of the skin roller allowing removal of poultry skin and fat from the roller with little or no need for water.

Abstract: A method for producing cheese without fermentation and ripening steps is provided. The method includes adding vinegar or acidulant to milk and mixing them. Whey is removed from the resultant mixture to recover a curd. Adding, to the curd, an emulsifier, cooking salt, sodium bicarbonate and a yeast extract and heating them to emulsify. The resultant emulsion is cooled to solidify. An alternative method includes adding to the curd a natural cheese in a ratio of 20 to 90% by weight of the curd to 80 to 10% by weight of the natural cheese. The natural cheese is selected from Grana, Mimolette, Gouda, Edam, Emmental, Gruyere, Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses, and a combination thereof. Mixing the curd and natural cheese and adding an emulsifier, cooking salt, sodium bicarbonate and yeast extract. The mixture is heated to emulsify and cooled to solidify.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for aging coffee, which both accelerates the aging process, and also imparts and develops a desired flavor profile in the finished (roasted and brewed) bean. Beneficial results are obtained by placing unroasted coffee in intimate contact with or in proximity to aging compounds of interest.

Abstract: Fried noodles of excellent quality that are approximately 1 to 7 cm in length can be produced efficiently by a process for production of fried noodles including: a step of preparing raw noodles; a step of gelatinizing the raw noodles; a step of cutting the gelatinized raw noodles into noodles of 1 to 7 cm; and a step of frying the cut noodles by allowing the same to naturally float in frying oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing tomato pastes that have increased dietary value, e.g. resulting from the presence of a significant amount of gamma-aminobutyric acid. More in particular, the present method concerns producing tomato pastes from dehydrated processing tomatoes, said dehydrated tomatoes being obtained either by harvesting post-ripened tomatoes that have dehydrated while still on the vine or by harvesting tomatoes that are subsequently dehydrated by drying the intact tomatoes said tomatoes having a cuticle that is permeable to water. The inventors have observed that in order to produce a tomato paste with the desired high GABA content and optimum taste, the processing tomatoes should be dehydrated to a Brix value within the range of 5-10.