Abstract: A system controls climate and eliminates unwanted moisture within a honey beehive during low temperature conditions that promote condensate and mold inside of the beehives. The system comprises at least one humidistat being adapted to measure temperature and humidity inside the beehive, a first fan adapted to generate an air flow in at least a portion of the beehive, a heating element being installed in the bottom board of the beehive, and a second fan adapted to increase the air flow in another portion of the beehive, wherein the ventilation circuit controls the second fan according to the measured temperature and humidity condition. The system condenses and eliminates moisture produced by the bees' metabolism which otherwise may be deposited on the internal surface of the beehive as frost and later thaw, causing droplets of cold water to fall on the clustered bees.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for examining the infestation of honey bee colonies with Varroa mites. The device contains a container with a bottom, side walls and a cover. Within the container there is a means which causes the Varroa mites to drop off the bees, but does not harm the bees, and a means for fixing the dropped Varroa mites to the bottom of the container. The invention furthermore relates to a method of examining the degree of infestation of honey bee colonies with Varroa mites using the device according to the invention, and to a method for examining the sensitivity of the Varroa mites of a bee colony to various acaricid-containing active compounds using the device according to the invention.

Abstract: A shellfish trap system and a method for developing a reef are provided. The shellfish trap system includes a growing assembly, a first protective layer, and a second protective layer. The growing assembly includes a material which is conducive for shellfish in the pediveliger larvae stage to attach to. The first protective layer substantially envelops at least a first portion of the growing assembly during a first developmental stage of the shellfish and is removed from the growing assembly after completion of the first developmental stage. The second protective layer substantially envelops at least a second portion of the growing assembly during a second developmental stage of the shellfish, wherein the at least a second portion of the growing assembly is submerged in water during the second developmental stage of the shellfish.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a housing having a first surface having a first contour and arranged to contain a quantity of water. The apparatus further includes a base structure positioned adjacent the housing and including a second surface having a second contour that closely matches the first contour. The housing is positioned such that the first surface and the second surface are disposed immediately adjacent one another. The apparatus further includes a lighting element supported by the base and positioned to selectively illuminate the housing. The apparatus further includes a storage compartment having an open cavity for receiving and holding an object and a third surface having a third contour that closely matches the first contour, the storage compartment supported by the base structure such that the first surface and the third surface are disposed immediately adjacent one another.

Abstract: A fishing pole line management system that is functional, easy to use and durable. A line holder is used in combination with fishing line guides. With this invention it is possible to store extra fishing line, set fishing line to a fixed length, adjust fishing line length in and out and keep fishing line secure and in place during use or during storage. This invention allows for easy set up, hassle free use and easy take down of your fishing pole.

Abstract: A method for a dual-bearing reel includes detecting a rotational speed of a spool rotatably mounted to a reel unit, a fishing line to be wound about the spool, controlling a spool brake to brake the spool with a first braking force when a detected tension that acts on the fishing line is equal to a reference tension controlling the spool brake to brake the spool with a braking force obtained by correcting the first braking force based on a second braking force when the detected tension and the reference tension are different from each other, the second braking force positively or negatively correcting the first braking force by increasing or decreasing the first braking force, and performing a decrease processing of decreasing the second braking force with the elapse of time when the second braking force has been determined to fluctuate with a predetermined amplitude or greater.

Abstract: A device can be configured to couple to a fishing pole. The device can include a housing and an attachment system coupled to the housing. The attachment system can be configured to attach the housing to the fishing pole. The device can also include a resonance generator coupled to the housing. The resonance generator can produce resonance that travels from the housing to the fishing pole through a fishing line to a hook located at a distal end of the fishing line to thereby attract fish towards the hook.

Abstract: The Live Bait Angel and Chum Bucket System extends the life of the bait being used for fishing and also releases chum into the water and or releases the smell into the water to attract more fish for a longer period of time. One bucket has holes and fits into the second bucket without holes and has a floating device that holds the bucket or buckets in the water at the same time.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insect trap. The insect trap comprises a housing including an inlet opening and a outlet opening; a fan device disposed within the housing, for generating an air flow passing through the housing to draw in insects from the inlet opening; a collecting device attached to the outlet opening of the housing, so as to collect the insects being drawn into the housing; and an attractant holder and a light emitting device for attracting insects, wherein the attractant holder is disposed in the vicinity of the inlet opening so as to emit volatiles of attractant in the upstream of the inlet opening along an flowing direction of the air flow and toward outside of the housing. The insect trap provided by the present invention is compact and simple in structure, and can trap the insects effectively.

Abstract: An actuating duck decoy is provided. The duck decoy includes a body in the shape of a duck. The body includes an outer surface with a first side, a second side, a top, a bottom, a front and a rear. The body further includes an internal housing. The present invention further includes a first wing pivotally attached to the first side of the body and a second wing pivotally attached to the second side of the body. A motor powered by a power source may is housed within the internal housing of the body. The motor drives a rotating axle. A first actuating bracket connects the bottom of the first wing to the axle and a second actuating bracket connects the bottom of the second wing to the axle. The motor and the first and second actuating brackets are operable to pivot the first wing and the second wing along an axis running from the front to the rear of the body. Therefore, the motor pivots the wings up and down from the top to the bottom.

Abstract: A method for disinfecting and sterilizing an animal tissue material and a corresponding soak solution for an animal tissue. The method includes placing the animal tissue material into an alkaline soak solution containing a metal peroxide and a detergent, and shaking; removing organic components released from microorganisms and animal tissue cells by soaking and washing in a neutral cleaning solution; washing the tissue matrix with a weak acidic cleaning solution; cryopreserving or freeze-drying the tissue matrix in a neutral solution. The soak solution for the animal tissue contains 0.01˜0.2% (w/v) of the metal peroxide and 0.05˜1.0% (w/v) of the detergent. The animal tissue pretreated by the method is advantageous to the preservation and further decellularization treatment of the tissue for manufacture of an intact scaffold material of a tissue matrix.

Abstract: A method of using a multi-layer biocidal structure includes providing a multi-layer biocidal structure that includes a support and a structured bi-layer on or over the support. The structured bi-layer includes a first cured layer including dispersed multiple biocidal particles on or over the support and a second cured layer on or over the first cured layer on a side of the first cured layer opposite the support. The multiple biocidal particles are dispersed within only the first curable layer. The structured bi-layer has at least one depth greater than the thickness of the second layer. The multi-layer biocidal structure is located on a surface.

Abstract: A multi-layer biocidal structure includes a support. A structured bi-layer is located on or over the support. The bi-layer includes a first cured layer on or over the support and a second layer on or over the first cured layer on a side of the first cured layer opposite the support. The structured bi-layer has at least one depth greater than the thickness of the second layer. Multiple biocidal particles are located only in the first cured layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to materials that exhibit biocidal activity and in particular to surfaces that exhibit novel surface topography that is lethal to cells on contact. The invention also relates to devices comprising such surfaces, to methods of producing the surfaces and to methods of eliminating or reducing cellular survival wherein cells are exposed to the surfaces. In particular the invention relates to a synthetic biocidal surface comprising an array of nanospikes that are lethal to cells on said surface due to piercing of cell membranes by said nanospikes and to a method of producing a synthetic biocidal surface comprising an array of nanospikes that are lethal to cells on said surface due to piercing of cell membranes by said nanospikes, which comprises exposing a silicon comprising substrate surface to reactive-ion etching.

Abstract: A mold elimination apparatus for the purpose of removing molds and mildews is provided. The apparatus comprises an adhesive layer, a permeable film, and one or more absorbent pads carried on and joined by an impermeable or semi-permeable film. The absorbent pad or pads may be provided with a chemical composition suitable for the destruction and removal of molds and mildews, such as bleach. An associated method for the removal of molds and mildews is also provided.

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.

Abstract: An aqueous microbicidal composition having two components. The first component is a nonionic surfactant with structure: R2O(CH2CH(CH3)O)3(CH2CH2O)5H, where R2 is a mixture of C8-C14 linear alkyl groups. The second component is a benzoate or sorbate salt. The weight ratio of the nonionic surfactant to the benzoate or sorbate salt is from 1:0.12 to 1:109.7646.

Abstract: Adjuvant compositions are provided which comprise at least one terpenic alkoxylate and at least one agrochemical active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning liquid, in particular a cleaning liquid for cleaning surfaces and/or for sanitising water.

Abstract: This document relates to the use of jasmonate or related compounds in combination with crop input products (e.g., herbicides, pesticides, bioactives or biologicals, seed treatment components, semiochemicals, and the like) to induce biodefense activity in plants. Also provided are compositions comprising a jasmonate or related compound with one or more crop input product.

Abstract: A method comprises preventing or inhibiting bacterial adhesion and/or bacterial biofilm development by treating a substrate with a composition of a soluble group II capsular polysaccharide obtained from a bacterial strain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are of use in the field of agriculture as insecticides and acaricides. The compounds contain butenolide rings, oxazoline and isoxazoline rings, pyridine rings or pyranone rings. The invention also relates to compositions comprising said compounds and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q1, Q2, X, R1, R1a and R2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for modulating (e.g., inhibiting) emergence and growth of monocotyledonous or dicotyledonous plants (e.g., weeds and grasses) using sarmentine and/or a sarmentine analogue and a second herbicide. The application of sarmentine and/or a sarmentine analogue with a second herbicide to a plant and/or its growth substrate results in a synergistic pre- and/or post-emergence herbicidal activity against the plant. The present method also provides compositions comprising sarmentine and/or a sarmentine analogue, in combination with a second herbicide.

Abstract: Methods for controlling weeds in sugar cane plantations, wherein at least one herbicide (A) is applied as solid agrochemical formulation (B) to the plantation; and solid agrochemical formulations (B), which are dry, ready for use granules, comprising at least one herbicide (A) selected from metribuzin, diuron, bentazone, hexazinone, tebuthiuron, sulfentrazone, imazapic, imazapyr, glyphosate, MSMA, ametryn, clomazone, isoxaflutole, mesotrione, amicarbazone, atrazine, paraquat, 2,4-D, pendimethalin, saflufenacil and 1,5-dimethyl-6-thioxo-3-(2,2,7-trifluoro-3-oxo-4-(prop-2-ynyl)-3,4-dihydro-2H-benzo[b][1,4]oxazin-6-yl)-1,3,5-triazinane-2,4-dione (CAS 1258836-72-4) and at least one carrier (C) selected from the groups (C1) to (C7): (C1) organic based materials (botanicals); (C2) fertilizers; (C3) clays; (C4) carbonates; (C5) sulfates; (C6) synthetic of synthetically modified minerals; (C7) synthetic polymers, polymer dispersions and superabsorbent polymers.

Abstract: An antiseptic composition comprising a multivalent cationic antiseptic present in an amount of 0.05 to 0.5 percent based upon the ready to use composition; an anionic compound which is water soluble in an amount of at least 0.1 grams in 100 grams water at 23 deg C., wherein the anionic compound is present at a concentration which would result in precipitation of the multivalent cationic antiseptic in the composition without a solubilizing surfactant present; wherein the composition, with the antiseptic, surfactant and anionic compound combined with each other, is free of precipitate.

Abstract: Aqueous herbicidal glyphosate compositions are provided, particularly sprayable, ready-to-use (RTU) formulations that are capable of inducing early visually apparent phytotoxic effects while minimizing antagonism to the glyphosate component of the composition and preserving the equally desirable attribute of prolonged control of the treated plants. The compositions combine a glyphosate component and a fatty acid component as a fast symptomology active ingredient and, in one embodiment, are enhanced by the concentration of the fatty acid component utilized and the inclusion of an agronomically acceptable inorganic ammonium salt, preferably ammonium sulfate. In another embodiment, the compositions of the present invention include a nonionic surfactant component comprising certain water-soluble, alkoxylated alcohols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an application of polyoxometalates with good water solubility in the preparation of disinfectant for sterilizing or removing formaldehyde. The present invention provides a sterilizing and disinfecting system utilizing oxygen in the air as an oxidizing agent, killing microorganisms via catalysis and oxidation, and particularly suitable for an air purification system. If the air is constantly introduced in, the disinfectant of the present invention can be used for a long time, without need of anti-viral drugs or peroxides having potential safety hazard, and without use of irritant substances containing halogen and alcohol having explosive hazard. Without using precious metals, the disinfectant system is easy to prepare and has low cost, dose not cause secondary pollution, and has a good application prospect.

Abstract: Fibrous structures containing a surface care composition, and more particularly dry fibrous structures containing a surface care composition comprising one or more bacteriophage, methods of making same, and methods for treating surfaces using same are provided.

Abstract: It can be useful to regulate the growth of microbial cells. Some embodiments herein provide genetically engineered microbial cells that can produce bacteriocins to control the growth of microbial cells. In some embodiments, microbial cells are contained within a desired environment. In some embodiments, contaminating microbial cells are neutralized. In some embodiments, a first microbial cell type regulates the growth of a second microbial cell type so as to maintain a desired ratio of the two cell types.

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 present invention relates to a method to elicit resistance in a living plant or in a harvested plant part to a disease caused by fungal pathogens, wherein the method comprises exposing a plant or a plant part to an essential oil vapor containing cineole. The present invention also relates to a package for a plant or a plant part containing essential oil comprising cineole, wherein the essential oil turns into a vapor form within the package and further to a composition comprising a solution or an atomized spray containing an essential oil.

Abstract: Food consumed by humans may not have innate antimicrobial activity and for this reason, it requires preservatives to prevent microbial spoilage and to extend food shelf life. Disclosed herein is a method for capture, and slow, and sustained release of food derived preservative and anti-microbials from a matrix with ultrasonically derived micro-droplets. The growth of microbes on food and other perishable or non-perishable items is prevented and food freshness is extended by keeping them within an environment where preservative is slowly released.

Abstract: A method to make a single dough ball using adaptive kneading technology is explained. An adaptive kneading technology which resides in a processor is used to form an optimal viscoelastic dough ball. The flour and liquid are mixed, the initial dough is contacted, the reading for resistance is recorded, if need be corrected and finally a dough ball is dispensed to make a flat bread.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of the disclosure relates a food processing machine utilizing components using a variety of servo motors. The combination of the servo motors provides for a food processing machine without the need for complex hydraulics or gearboxes such that durability and compactness can be realized.

Abstract: A vertical cutting apparatus for cooked meat products which can be installed on the outlet of a spiral oven or other heating apparatus for directly receiving and cutting the cooked product in sterile condition while still hot in order to prevent cross-contamination of either the (a) sliced, cubed, diced, or shred cut product or (b) the cutting apparatus. The hot product can also be delivered directly from the vertical cutting apparatus into its final product packaging and immediately vacuum seal for further product safety.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of mitigating the effects of exposure to oxidizing agents, chlorinating and/or brominating agents on biological and/or synthetic fibers, by treating the body and/or clothing fibers with an effective amount of a composition comprising compounds of formula A. Also disclosed are compositions comprising compounds of formula A, for use in treating biological and/or synthetic fibers to mitigate the effects of exposure to chlorinating and/or brominating agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of probiotics in meat for preserving the meat and for enhancing the consumer's health. A process for reducing proliferation of and/or for killing pathogenic bacteria in meat is disclosed, the process comprising the steps of: providing a raw meat, the raw meat being free of dry or fermented meat; and adding an effective amount of probiotics to the raw meat, the probiotics inducing no acidification or fermentation of the meat. A product of meat having an extended shelf life is also disclosed. The product comprises a raw meat free of dry or fermented meat; and an effective amount of probiotics for reducing proliferation of and/or for killing pathogenic bacteria in the raw meat while inducing no acidification or fermentation of the product. The probiotics present in the product of meat increase the product's shelf-life compared to a product of meat without probiotic.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for smoking food products includes a method or apparatus configured to provide a pH level of a smoked food product. The determination of the pH level of the smoked product provides an objective measure of the amount of smoke received by the food product, as well as an indication of the agreeability of the flavor of the food product. Based on the determination of the pH level, the method and apparatus can be adjusted to provide a more consistent, high quality smoked food product.

Abstract: A spreadable foodstuffs preparation is proposed comprising (a) a fresh cheese component and (b) a fruit preparation, wherein the components (a) and (b) are present side by side in a container such that they occupy three-dimensionally continuous volumes that do not mix.

Abstract: A spreadable foodstuffs preparation is proposed comprising (a) a fresh cheese component and (b) a vegetable or herb preparation, wherein the components (a) and (b) are present side by side in a container such that they occupy three-dimensionally continuous volumes that do not mix.

Abstract: The invention relates mainly to a method for producing an ingredient having the same functionalities as a melting salt, said method comprising at least one step of extracting citrates contained in a dairy fraction. Preferably, the dairy fraction is a milk serum. Advantageously, the step of citrate extraction is carried out by passing a milk serum through an anionic column and recovering the anionic eluate loaded with citrates. The anionic eluate loaded with citrates is then concentrated, mixed with a drying base, then dried, in order to obtain an ingredient in powder form.

Abstract: Process for manufacturing edible fat continuous emulsions comprising 25 to 60 wt. % of fat, and which emulsion can be made without the usual mono- and/or diglyceride emulsifier. The process involves structuring the oil phase and stabilizing the emulsion by a combination of fat powder comprising hardstock and hardstock blended with the oil of the emulsion in liquid form.

Abstract: An anti-oxidation frying device includes a frying vessel having an electrically conductive body configured to heat cooking oil carried therein by a heating unit. A removable basket, also formed of electrically conductive material, is configured to be carried within the frying vessel to enable the cooking of food in the heated oil. A rectification circuit is coupled to the heating unit, the body of the frying vessel, and the basket. During operation the rectification circuit converts AC power from an external power source into a rippled, rectified AC current signal that is supplied to the heating unit, body of the frying vessel, and the basket, so as to create a reducing environment of available electrons for absorption by the cooking oil and food as it is prepared, thus extending the life of the cooking oil.

Abstract: A chocolate contains 25 to 65 mass % of fats and oils, the fats and oils containing 5 to 50 mass % of tricaprin. Furthermore, a provided method of manufacturing a chocolate includes: performing a tempering treatment to a melted chocolate prepared so as to contain 25 to 65 mass % of fats and oils, the fats and oils containing 5 to 50 mass % of tricaprin; and cooling and solidifying a liquid chocolate obtained after the tempering treatment.

Abstract: An oil or fat for tempering type chocolate capable of enhancing and maintaining original flavors (milk taste, sweet taste, and cacao flavor, etc.) of chocolate is described, being obtained by blending therein 0.3 to 15% of a randomly transesterified oil of which a raw material is an oil or fat having a content of saturated fatty acids of 5 to 50% in the constituent fatty acids thereof and by further containing 5 to 50 ppm of malonyl isoflavone glycoside. A chocolate in which the oil or fat is blended is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a confection including a confection body including an upper surface and an opposing lower surface, and at least one upper surface indicium and at least one upper surface non-indicium area disposed at the upper surface, wherein an uppermost extent of the at least one upper surface indicium extends a substantially equal distance from the lower surface as an uppermost extent of the at least one upper surface non-indicium area.

Abstract: A method for producing a chewing-gum composition containing a powdery composition of maltitol, by introducing into the composition at least one anti-caking agent, preferably having a specific surface BET of at least 200 m2/g. The hardness of the chewing-gum thus obtained is increased, such an increase being desirable, for example, for preventing the deformation of centers to be sugar-coated in the sugar-coating turbines or improving the stick-packaging rates. The anti-caking agent is either introduced as a direct additive into the chewing-gum in like manner as the powdery maltitol composition, or as part of a mixture of the anti-caking agent and the powdery maltitol composition.

Abstract: A method for producing chewing-gum compositions containing xylitol introduced in the form of a powder as polyol, by introducing into the compositions at least one anti-caking agent, preferably having a specific surface BET of at least 200 m2/g. The hardness of the chewing-gum thus obtained is increased, such an increase being desirable, for example, for preventing the deformation of centers to be sugar-coated in the sugar-coating turbines or improving the stick-packaging rates. The anti-caking agent is previously mixed with the powdery xylitol, and the mixture may be provided in the form of a powdery composition of xylitol and the anti-caking agent.

Abstract: A self-contained system is provided for cleaning a food flow path in a food processor. The system can be operably engaged without requiring disassembly and reassembly of the food processor or can be operably engaged after a partial disassembly of the food processor. The system includes a control assembly for directing passage of a solution through the food processor without requiring constant operator oversight. The system can employ available positive pressure water supply, such as public utility water pressure to selectively and automatically push solutions, including rinses, backwards or forwards through a food flow path in the food processor, though typically countercurrent to the normal processing food flow. A manifold assembly includes an intake manifold and a distribution manifold, with an induction port and/or access port in the distribution manifold for introducing additives or agents into a controlled motive stream passing through the manifold assembly.