Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid DR0713PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid DR0713PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid DR0719PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid DR0719PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modular apparatuses for manipulation of animals and to methods of manipulating animals with the modular apparatuses of the invention. A modular apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: (a) a main support fixed to a stationary point, (b) a number of arms, each of said arms comprising a proximal end and a distal end, each changeable arm having a longitudinal axis extending between the proximal and distal ends, wherein said proximal end is pivotally mounted to the main support for rotation thereof about a first pivot axis substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, and (c) one or more end of arm changeable tools, wherein said one or more end of arm changeable tools are pivotally coupled to the distal ends of each arm for rotation thereof about a second pivot axis, wherein the second pivot axis is substantially parallel to the first pivot axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. One of the plurality of members includes a first member having a frame structure and door assembly formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. At least two of the horizontal wires of the frame structure form a hook positioned inside the defined opening. The door assembly is coupled to the frame and moves between an open and closed positions. The door assembly includes a first door and a second door removably coupled to one another. The enclosure also includes a latch assembly for releasing the door assembly from the frame structure. In the closed position, at least one horizontal wire of the first door and at least one horizontal wire of the second door are coupled to the hooks formed by the at least two horizontal wires of the frame structure.

Abstract: A containment system to safely store a waste scoop includes: an outer receptacle including a bottom surface, at least one side wall, an opening and a first coupling element; an inner receptacle including a bottom surface and at least one side wall housed within the outer receptacle and including an opening, wherein the inner receptacle is removable from the outer receptacle via the opening of the outer receptacle; a scoop assembly including a scoop, a handle, and a lid, wherein the scoop is housed within the inner receptacle and is removable from the inner receptacle via the opening of the inner receptacle; a compartment including a second coupling element for connecting the compartment to the outer receptacle via the first and second coupling elements; and a third and fourth coupling element to secure a planar surface of the lid to cover the opening of the outer receptacle.

Abstract: A vehicle mounted feed hopper device has an enclosure upon a base, the enclosure having a V shape, at least one paddle mixer within the enclosure, a conveyor beneath the paddle mixer, an outlet proximate one end of the conveyor, a chain drive connected to the paddle mixer and the conveyor, and a hydraulic motor driving the chain drive through gearing. The device operates like a horizontal screw total mixed ration, but at a smaller scale. The invention accepts multiple grain products through its top and mixes them to blends suitable for livestock, except for roughage products which exceed the capacity of this device. The device dispenses its mixed feed through the outlet as it meters feed into feed bunks for the livestock.

Abstract: A compact self-service pet wash is provided. The compact self-service pet wash includes an equipment room, and a foldable wash tub. The equipment room has a depth that defines the storage depth of the pet wash. The equipment room provides the means to control and supply the wash tub with rinse water, wash solution mix and dry air to wash a pet in the wash tub.

Abstract: A device for protecting the skin of an animal from damage, abrasion and/or moisture is provided. A first version includes an elastic element attached to a pair of protective sheets. The elastic element in combination with the protective sheets encircles an animal limb proximate to a hock, wherein the protective sheets are positioned over the hock. One or more protective sheets may be partially curved to form a cup shape for at least partially enclosing the hock. A moisture absorbent material may be attached to and disposed between the skin of the animal limb and both the elastic sheet and the protective sheets. The absorbent material may be a wicking material, such as a moisture wicking fleece. The protective sheet may optionally be asymmetric as positioned about a sagittal plane central to the hock.

Abstract: A device to prevent feces from a pet from touching the ground, comprising an extendable rod that extends freely to a fully extended position when the rod is pointed approximately 30 degrees downwardly. A catch ring is rotatably attached to the rod and can be frictionally fixed at a selected catch ring angle, so that the catch ring can rotate from a closed position parallel to and abutting against the rod, to a plurality of open positions and frictionally fixed in a selected one of the open positions. A bag can be draped across the catch ring to be retained on said catch ring. The user can extend the rod to the fully extended position and place said catch ring retaining said bag in an open position against the ground, and then press the catch ring against the ground to adjust the catch ring angle so that the catch ring (retaining the bag) is approximately flat on the ground. The bag retained in the catch ring can be slid along the ground to be under the pet before the feces is dropped.

Abstract: A fashion dog harness manufactured from fabric material is made by cutting a section of fabric that is long enough to accommodate the belly circumference of a target dog size group, plus some overlap. A preferred embodiment using a facsimile of the waistband areas of jeans or trousers is contemplated. A neck hole is cut in a bell-shape to accommodate the dog's neck. A set of hook and loop closure patches is sewn or otherwise affixed to the outer ends of the piece, and a metal D-ring is attached at the top center of the harness, by linking it to a strip of polypropylene webbing concealed longitudinally within the harness. The harness is used by slipping the dog's head through the neck hole, fastening the hook and loop closure under the belly, and attaching a leash to the metal D-ring.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing modular leashes are disclosed. The modular leashes may comprise a flexible portion including a lead end and a handle portion. Manufacturing the flexible portion may comprise heating a pin and securing the pin to a lead end, so as to melt the lead to the pin using ambient heat from the pin. In some embodiments, heating the pin uses induction heating. Manufacturing the flexible portion may further comprise inserting the lead end into a sleeve, and securing the lead to the sleeve by crimping the sleeve onto the lead. Manufacturing the handle portion may comprise inserting handle ends into a first end of a sleeve and inserting a fastener into the handle ends. Manufacturing the handle portion may further comprise inserting a fitting into a second end of the sleeve so that a space between the sleeve and the fitting may receive the handle ends.

Abstract: A plug-in lock (1) for connecting flexible and/or rigid line elements (43, 44) with a plug-in part (11) and a receiving part (12), whereby a positive-locking connection (14) is provided for transmitting a tensile force for establishing a detachable connection of the plug-in part (11) to the receiving part (12). In order to prevent an unintentional detaching of the connection of the plug-in part (11) from the receiving part (12) even at high tensile forces and at the same time to make possible a simple operability and cost-effective manufacture, the plug-in lock has a securing device (13, 25) separate from the positive-locking connection (14) for preventing an unintentional detaching of the positive-locking connection (14). The securing device (13, 25) has an actuating mechanism (33) for detaching the securing device (13, 25).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer code products for monitoring the behavior, health, and/or characteristics of an animal are disclosed herein. In one implementation, the animal is positioned inside a waste container placed on a system that is adapted to determine, record and communicate over a network various animal health parameters. These parameters can be processed to determine trends, statistics and changes of animal physiological functions. The results can be used to access animal health conditions and issue warnings, alarms, messages, and other notifications to designated caretakers. These notifications may be displayed using various means such as computers and/or mobile devices. Data retrieval and review capability can provide improved understanding of an animal's health conditions and facilitate early illness detection.

Abstract: A reduced-weight poultry cage is used in conjunction with a reduced-weight trailer to transport live poultry for maximizing the poundage of poultry being transported while reducing the number of trips and fuel expenses. The poultry cage includes a combination of aluminum and plastic elements that reduce cage weight, provide for nesting of cages in stacks as well as easy replacement of failed parts. Furthermore, a drop-deck aluminum trailer with a reduced floor and guide rail alignment stops allows for a durable yet lightweight trailer that can haul a plurality of stacks of these poultry cages, thereby maximizing cubic feet availability while being compliant with various road and bridge laws.

Abstract: An aquaponics system comprises an aquarium module configured to hold a water, a garden module that sits above the aquarium, a contiguous growth media bed within the garden module configured to physically support the growth of plants, a pump and piping for drawing water from the aquarium module to the garden module, a siphon tube for reoxygenating and delivering water from the garden module back to the aquarium module, and a light source Molded bodies form the base (bottom) and dome (top) of each module, and are connected at the corners by connectors that slidably fit into hollow stabilizing pillars, which permit internal passage of wires, cables and piping on the interior of the system, creating an easily assembled, modular, aesthetically pleasing and energy efficient way to house fish and grow plants.

Abstract: A chimeric non-human animal having an in vivo human hepatocyte population, wherein the effects of non-human animal cells on drug metabolism are suppressed or deleted is provided. A method for producing a chimeric non-human animal that lacks a drug-metabolizing system or has a suppressed drug-metabolizing system and is provided with a drug-metabolizing system driven by human hepatocytes, is provided. The method comprises transplanting human hepatocytes into a non-human animal characterized by (i) being immunodeficient, (ii) having liver damage, and (iii) lacking the functions of an endogenous Cyp3a gene.

Abstract: The application provides methods of modulating platelet uptake by liver sinusoidal endothelial cells and of modulating thrombocytopenia. Transgenic pigs modified to bind fewer platelets are provided.

Abstract: A crab trap designed to fully open when lowered into a water body and slack is taken on the attached line. The trap includes a wire or other mesh base with hinged overlapping wire or other mesh sides. Each side overlaps the base, and once opened, each side will not extend beyond the horizontal position. One or more sides are segmented with one or more additional overlapping sides that further extend the sides in the open position. These segmented sides are designed to close sequentially from outside to inside into an enclosed trap when tension is applied to an attached line. Torsion springs or other biasing features at the hinge edges provide a force that opens the sides and also allows for the sides to be folded flat onto the base for transportation or storage.

Abstract: An apparatus for harvesting aquatic animals has a cod end portion and an elongate lengthener portion. The cod end portion has an open leading end and a closed trailing end and side wall(s), the side wall(s) and the trailing end being substantially impervious to water. The elongate lengthener portion has a leading end, a trailing end, and side wall(s), at least a major part of the side wall(s) comprising a material substantially impervious to water. The trailing end of the lengthener portion is operatively connected to the leading end of the cod end portion. The elongate lengthener portion comprises a plurality of escapements through which water can pass from an interior to an exterior of the apparatus to cause a general reduction in the water flow rate inside the apparatus when the apparatus is submerged in a body of water and there is water flow relative to the apparatus.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure with a body having an anterior end, a posterior end, a dorsum, and a ventrum, with the body being defined by an anteroposterior axis within a mid-sagittal plane. The body has a surface defining a dorsal channel in the dorsum. An opening extends through the body between the dorsum and the ventrum. A hook tip is fastened to an eyelet of a length of wire and extends through the opening. In the set position, the hook tip rests in the dorsal channel, with lateral movement of the bend being limited by the sidewall of the opening. The length of wire is disposed through the body and has a coil portion or a zig-zag portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing an electronic alarm to alert of a fish bite or nibble when using a fishing bobber or other weighted mass as a hanging bite indicator. A sensor comprising a transmitter and receiver functions to detect changes in fishing line tension. The transmitter is attached to and moves in concert with the hanging bite indicator while the receiver is placed beneath the hanging bite indicator in a fixed position relative to the fishing rod. To set the alarm, slack is released in the baited fishing line, allowing the hanging bite indicator to sag downward on the line until the transmitter is lowered into contact with the receiver. The alarm activates when tension produced in the fishing line by a fish bite causes the hanging bite indicator to lift, thereby separating the transmitter from the receiver. The displaced bite indicator remains hanging on the fishing line for further use by the angler to set the hook and retrieve the fish.

Abstract: A fishing reel is described that may be used to alert a user of a fish strike. The device provides for both audible alerts and visual alerts, wherein the visual alerts are particularly well suited for alerting a user in a dark shelter or fish house.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively treating plants is provided which may include a frame arranged to provide a plurality of horizontally spaced apart, non-overlapping treatment regions. Each treatment region may include at least one sensor which is arranged to monitor the respective treatment region for a plant to be treated. The apparatus may also include an electronic controller operatively coupled to the plurality of sensors and operatively coupled to a fluid delivery system. The electronic controller may control the fluid delivery system to deliver an application fluid through a respective application device when a targeted plant is detected in a respective treatment region.

Abstract: A cage-type animal trap with two opposed animal access openings that can operate in a one-door-opening configuration or a two-door-opening configuration. The trap has a set mechanism for holding one or both doors open to allow access through the corresponding trap access openings. The set mechanism includes a set lever that is movable from a set position to a tripped position and that is coupled to the doors of the trap by an actuating member. Upon actuation, the set lever moves from the set to the tripped position to allow movement of the actuating member which enables one of the doors to move from an opened position to a closed position when the trap is operating in a one-door-opening configuration, and both of the doors to move from the opened position to the closed position when the trap is operating in the two-door-opening configuration.

Abstract: A pneumatic engine for metering or controlling of flow of compressed gas. is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the flow may be used to sound a whistle. The engine may include a body comprising a first chamber having an exit aperture, a second chamber having an entrance aperture, and a bolt aperture connecting the first chamber to the second chamber. A bolt may be positioned within the bolt aperture and extending into the first chamber and into the second chamber. The bolt may comprise a conduit extending therewithin. The conduit may place the first chamber in fluid communication with the second chamber. The bolt may selectively travel within the body through a range of motion. The range of motion may comprise a first position wherein the bolt blocks the exit aperture and a second position wherein the bolt does not block the exit aperture.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved insect bait composition comprising a boric compound, a non-sugar low molecular weight compound having a plurality of hydroxyl groups, and a foodstuff comprising a substantial amount of a soluble or semi-soluble high molecular weight polysaccharide, wherein the high molecular weight polysaccharide is in a gelled form, the composition is a sustainably soft dough, and the foodstuff contains no more than 20 weight percent of a fat or oil. The composition is suitable for extrusion, is attractive and highly toxic to insects, and has excellent resistance to hardening and spoilage during its shelf life and after pesticidal application.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising from 10 to 90 wt % of a mixture M of compounds A having formula R1CONR2R3, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are described herein, and from 10 to 90 wt % of at least one compound B selected from the amide solvents, optionally combined with an ester solvent, and methods for producing the same. The present disclosure further relates to phytosanitary formulations comprising such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to stable aqueous adjuvant concentrate comprising a mixture of potassium salts and at least one surfactant. The invention additionally relates to sprayable diluted herbicidal formulations (tank mixes) containing the above aqueous adjuvant concentrate and at least a herbicide.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition in the form of an aqueous emulsion contains: (a) an agriculturally active ingredient in which a retention rate is 50% or more after irradiation with xenon light (290 nm cutoff) at an intensity of 0.68 W/m2 at 340 nm for 8 hours, and a retention rate is 40% or more and 60% or less after irradiation for 56 hours; (b) a hydrophobic organic solvent; (c) a water-soluble polymer dispersing agent; and (d) water; wherein liquid droplets in which the agriculturally active ingredient is suspended or dissolved in the hydrophobic organic solvent are emulsified in an aqueous continuous phase. A weight ratio of the agriculturally active ingredient to the hydrophobic organic solvent is from 5:95 to 70:30. With this pesticidal composition, it is possible to inhibit photodegradation of the agriculturally active ingredient.

Abstract: A method of making a multi-layer biocidal structure includes providing a support and locating a first curable layer on the support. A second layer is located on or over the first curable layer, the second layer having multiple biocidal particles located within the second layer. The first curable layer and the second layer are imprinted in a single step with an imprinting stamp having a structure with a depth greater than the thickness of the second layer. The first curable layer is cured to form a first cured layer with a second layer. The imprinting stamp is removed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a biocidal composition including at least one active biocidal compound and at least one nonionic or anionic exopolysaccharide (EPS), the active biocidal compound being selected from at least one triamine having the following formula I, R1NR2R3, formula I where R1 is an aminoalkyl radical comprising a straight or branched chain having 2 to 16 carbon atoms, R2 is a hydrogen atom or a straight or branched alkyl chain having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and R3 is, independently from R1, an aminoalkyl radical comprising a straight or branched chain having 2 to 16 carbon atoms or a —CH2—CH2—CH2—NH—R4 radical, where R4 is a saturated or unsaturated fatty acid chain including 4 to 20 carbon atoms or a mixture of C4-C20 alkyl chains, characterized in that the biocidal composition includes, by weight and relative to the total weight of said biocidal composition, 0.5 to 90% of the biocidal compound and 0.1 to 10% of the exopolysaccharide.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of compositions comprising an enzymatic hydrolysate of animal cartilage protein, at least one organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation, and water, as attractant for flies of the species Drosophila suzukii. Preferably, the animal cartilage is bovine and/or porcine cartilage and the organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation is wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or rice vinegar.

Abstract: To provide a method which exerts excellent controlling effects on noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein at least one PPO inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and a compound represented by formula (I): is applied to the field before, at or after sowing a soybean, corn or cotton seed treated with fludioxonil.

Abstract: To provide a method which exerts excellent controlling effects on noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling noxious organisms in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein at least one PPO inhibitor compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and a compound represented by formula (I): is applied to the field before, at or after sowing a soybean, corn or cotton seed treated with ethaboxam.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more insecticidal compounds selected from the group consisting of fipronil, ethiprole, flupyradifurone, sulfoxaflor, beta-cyfluthrin, tefluthrin, and chlorpyrifos.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for enhancing pathogen immunity in plants and improving plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to storage-stable biocidal compositions comprising at least one halogen-free isothiazolinone such as in particular 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) and/or 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT) and/or salts thereof, and also stabilizing amounts of copper(II) ions, to a method for preserving technical materials by means of the aforementioned biocidal compositions, and to the technical materials treated therewith.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more fungicidal compounds selected from the group consisting of tolclophos-methyl, thiram, captan, carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, and (RS)-2-methoxy-N-methyl-2-[alpha-(2,5-xylyloxy)-o-tolyl]acetamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazoline compounds of formula (I). The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to veterinary compositions comprising said compounds.

Abstract: To provide a high active herbicidal composition having a broader herbicidal spectrum against a wide variety of weeds to be controlled. A herbicidal composition comprising (a) nicosulfuron or its salt, (b) dimethenamid-P or its salt and (c) topramezone or its salt. This herbicidal composition has a wide herbicidal spectrum and has high activity.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for use in treating, in particular, lignocellulosic substrates such as lumber, are provided; wherein said compositions comprise a preservative or biocidal species, other than boron, in the form of a glycolate. The methods may be used for the purpose of, for example, preventing the growth of pest organisms, or for providing other specific properties to the substrate.

Abstract: A method for controlling bivalve growth in a service water system of a plant is disclosed. Upon detecting an increase in the number of veligers or settlement stage bivalves, chlorine anion is introduced into the service water to obtain a chlorine anion concentration of between 0.10 and 2.0 mg/l for a period of 10 to 40 days. Also disclosed is a two-stage method for controlling bivalve growth in a service water system.

Abstract: An aqueous biocidal composition comprising a mixture of hydrochloric acid (HCl), urea, and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) at acidic pH, a method for manufacturing the composition and a biocidal technology for treating industrial water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing silver ions (Ag+) comprising treating element metal silver (Ag0) under high temperature and high pressure, and quickly cooling to directly obtain the silver ions (Ag+).

Abstract: Plant propagation material expressing soybean cyst nematode resistance can be treated with a nematode-antagonistic biocontrol agent. Use of the nematode-antagonistic biocontrol agent can reduce the rate at which soybean cyst nematode (SCN) pests acquire tolerances to pesticidal activity of soybean plants expressing SCN resistance and pesticides, and can also increase yield and pesticidal activity.

Abstract: An oven appliance includes a baking stone positioned within a housing at a bottom portion of a cooking chamber. A controller is in operative communication with an upper heating element array, a lower heating element array, a pair of upper temperature sensors and a pair lower temperature sensors. The controller is configured for independently operating each of a first zone of the upper heating element array, a second zone of the upper heating element array, a first zone of the lower heating element array and a second zone of the lower heating element array.

Abstract: A food kneading appliance especially adapted to mix and knead bread or pizza dough or dough of other types includes a container, a central body located in the center of the container, kneading tools, and a drive unit to rotate the central body. The central body includes a stirring spindle and a kneading spindle which are positioned in the same axis and rotate in opposite directions in operation. The kneading tools include a dough hook disposed on the stirring spindle and a dough mixer disposed on the kneading spindle. The appliance can provide large torque and low speed operation so that the dough can be processed without overheating and deteriorating. Beyond that, the dough is easy to be thoroughly mixed and achieve high quality dough that is comparable to manual kneading. Another advantage of the invention is that the kneading process is stable and low in noise.

Abstract: The present invention; in its primary intention, is a system wherein a refillable tamale masa container has motivating means for moving masa through the container and out to the underside of a masa spreading trowel that is in communication with the masa in the container, thus effecting a more sanitary and motion reducing spreading of tamale masa dough onto a corn husk. The husk with the masa spread on it is called a tamale blank. The system has several embodiments that vary in how the system decreases human contact and motions and efforts necessary to make many tamale blanks. The system can be used to spread other viscous materials on various surfaces.

Abstract: Method and gizzard peeler for peeling a gizzard. A slit-open gizzard is provided on top of a horizontal and rotating turntable that is provided with rotating rollers, which rollers have an effective operating surface with respect to the gizzards to be peeled which is at least approximately flush, yet preferably slightly above a surface of the turntable, and arranging that the gizzard moves on top of the turntable from the point where it is deposited to an aperture in the turntable which functions as an exit for peeled gizzards.