Abstract: A system, method, and kit for monitoring, capturing, or killing crawling insects, including the population of a colony of insects, is provided. A station is provided including a lower member that may be flat, curved or of varying contour, a curved or angled upper member connected directly or by one or more intermediate members to the lower member, and an adhesive on one of the lower member or the upper member. A secondary element can include a repellant or non-repellant pesticide, an adhesive, and/or an attractant to aid in killing the crawling insects. As the insects interact with the station and secondary element, they can take a portion of the pesticide back to the colony to kill more insects.

Abstract: A domed or curved station for monitoring, capturing, or killing crawling insects, the station having a lower member that may be flat, curved or of varying contour, a curved or angled upper member connected directly or by one or more intermediate members to the lower member, an adhesive on one of the lower member or the upper member, the adhesive either being a tacky substance applied directly to the lower member's upper surface/upper member's lower surface or to another piece of material that this secured to the lower member or upper member, a pesticide which is placed opposite the adhesive on the interior of the station, such as being either applied directly to the curved upper member's lower surface or removably secured to the upper member's lower surface, and an attractant placed in between the upper member and the base member.

Abstract: The described invention provides a gel formulation of a composition comprising at least one insecticide in an amount effective to control an insect larval population, an apparatus for autodissmenination of an insecticide for insect management containing (1) a reservoir (2) a transfer plate and cover, and (3) a mesh component, a method and a system for autodissemination for effectively controlling an insect larval population. Also disclosed is an improvided biphasic autodissemination station for control of undesirable insect populations.

Abstract: In a device for producing quantitative-diameter spray droplets of pesticide, a driving motor is controlled by a control center, the driving motor drives a lead screw, the lead screw drives a sliding device to achieve a designated accurate position on a guide track, and a piston moves slowly along with the sliding device to extrude chemicals in a droplet generator quantitatively, the chemicals extruded by the piston through the motion in a droplet cavity forms small single droplets through a guide pipe, the droplets with specific particle size are further generated by precisely controlling the extrusion amount of the chemicals, so that the device can be widely used for studies about diffusion of the droplets evaporation property of the single droplets and the like tested by water-sensitive paper, as well as tests of the properties of the pesticide, and further has broad application prospects.

Abstract: A fixture (100) for gradually releasing a spatially effective semiochemical, for example a repellant. The fixture includes a slotted tube (140), that may be formed for example, from a porous material, a peripheral tube (102) having a plurality of apertures and disposed outward from the slotted tube, a base (110) that engages the slotted tube and the outer tube, a funnel member (160) that engages a top end of the slotted tube and the peripheral tube, and a cap (130). In an embodiment the base includes a lighting element (150).

Abstract: A pest deterrent device for surrounding a plant includes a base member having a generally circular configuration and constructed of a non-conductive material. A battery is situated adjacent the base member. First and second conductive elements are coupled to an interior surface of the base member and electrically connected to the battery. The conductive elements and battery are configured such that electrical current is actuated when a conductive bridge, such as an insect or other pest, electrically connects the conductive elements. The base member includes a bottom wall, a lower portion extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and an upper portion connected to the lower portion and extending upwardly and inwardly so as to form a precipitation shield over the first conductive element and the second conductive element.

Abstract: A game call device including a housing formed having a housing assembly telescopingly movable within a shell assembly, the housing assembly movable between a storage position, to facilitate storage and transport of the device, and a use position, to facilitate use of the device. The device further includes a communications module for communicating between a remote device and the housing, the communications module operable to transmit a signal to the housing via a first audio channel for providing a sound, and a second audio channel, for rotating a decoy.

Abstract: A scent-free game call configured to emulate a sound of a predetermined species of animal, the call comprising a mouthpiece section, with a digitally reproduced image displayed thereon, in a manner such that the digitally reproduced image specifically relates to said predetermined species.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a hub subsystem including a casing defining a casing height and a plurality of biasing devices extending though the casing. The plurality of biasing devices is height indexed with respect to the casing height. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the hub subsystem. Each arm of the plurality of arms is coupled to a biasing device and a plurality of waterfowl decoys are coupled to each arm of the plurality of arms.

Abstract: A blood storage system comprising: a collection vessel for red blood cells; an oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device; a storage vessel for red blood cells; tubing connecting the collection vessel to the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device and the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device to the storage vessel; and a gamma or X-ray irradiating device is used to irradiate red blood cells stored in the vessel, storing red blood cells under anaerobic conditions.

Abstract: A surface treatment composition includes a surface treatment agent and an antimicrobial mixture comprising oxidizable antimicrobial particles distributed throughout a film-forming agent.

Abstract: A synergistic microbicidal composition having two components. The first component is a nonionic surfactant with structure: R1O(CH2CH(CH3)O)5(CH2CH2O)9H, where R1 is a C8 alkyl group. The second component is 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The weight ratio of the nonionic surfactant to 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one is from 1:0.005 to 1:1.3714.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antimicrobial composition including a polycationic amphiphile compound, and the method of making and the method of using such a compound or composition. The compound having the formula R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R10, or R11 is H or a C1-12 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted with a functional group such as —OH, —OR?, —NH2, —NHR?, —N—C(O)R?, —N—C(O)CR??CR?, —SH, —SR?, —O—C(O)R?, —C(O)R?, —CF3, —OCF3, halogen, benzyl, o-vinylbenzyl, m-vinylbenzyl, p-vinylbenzyl, phenyl, allyl, and substituted allyl. R7, R8 or R9 is a C1-12 alkyl unsubstituted or optionally substituted with a functional group such as —OH, —OR?, —NH2, —NHR?, —SH, —SR?, —O—C(O)R?, —C(O)R?, —CF3, and —OCF3. R? is H or a C1-4 alkyl. X or Y is a halogen. m and n are integers in the range from 1 to 25.

Abstract: Provided herein are safened herbicidal compositions for use in turfgrass susceptible to injury by halauxifen or 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid comprising (a) a herbicidally effective amount of halauxifen, 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester of thereof, and (b) a compatible herbicide, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, capable of safening the halauxifen or 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(4-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid to the turfgrass.

Abstract: To supply a derivative having a 2-acyliminopyridine structure and being represented by the following formula (I) in an amount required as a pest control agent stably and at a low cost, provided is a method comprising the steps of: acylating an amino group at position 2 of a compound represented by formula (A) by use of an acylating agent, to thereby produce a compound represented by formula (B); and further alkylating a nitrogen atom at position 1 of the compound represented by formula (B): [where Ar represents a phenyl group or a 5- to 6-membered heterocycle, R1 represents a C1-6 alkyl group, and Y represents a hydrogen atom; a halogen atom; a hydroxyl group; a C1-6 alkyl group which may be substituted with a halogen atom; a C1-6 alkyloxy group which may be substituted with a halogen atom; a cyano group; a formyl group; or a nitro group].

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A1, A2, R1, R2, R3, R4a, R4b, L, R5 and R6 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: To provide a high active herbicidal composition to control undesired plants represented by weeds to be controlled. A herbicidal composition comprising tiafenacil or its salt and flazasulfuron or its salt.

Abstract: Water-based formulations (EW) are provided containing no VOC's or alternatively are low in VOC's for wide area space spray to control mosquitoes, flies, and other public health pests. Application via ULV, these formulations have been observed to provide significantly superior control of pests when compared to competitive adulticides. The present formulations provide exceptional preservation of both droplet density in the spray cloud and droplet size as measured by volume mean diameter (VmD). The present formulations provide superior bio-efficacy as measured by both mortality and knockdown of target organisms. The present formulations provide superior biological control, droplet density, and droplet size when applied at concentrations 20-80× less than competitive formulations.

Abstract: What are described are herbicidal compositions comprising active ingredients from the group of the N-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)arylcarboxamides and further herbicides and optionally safeners. These herbicidal compositions are particularly suitable for use against harmful plants in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A catheter lock solution includes a hydrochloric acid solution having a concentration of 0.3 Molar to 1.0 Molar. This hydrochloric acid solution may be used to lock a catheter and/or salvage an infected catheter.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial lenses containing metals and methods for their production.

Abstract: A composition for protecting plants against chitinous pathogens and/or treating infestations of chitinous pathogens comprises pellets which include a source of chitin and a bacteria capable of producing chitinase. In certain embodiments, the bacteria are in the form of spores. In some embodiments, the pellets may include a binder material. In some embodiments, the chitin source may form a core of each pellet and the core may be at least partially surrounded by one or more layers of the bacteria.

Abstract: A bread product and method of manufacturing the artisan bread product that eliminates or reduces the need to proof dough after thawing is discussed. One example method comprises mixing ingredients to create a dough, bulk fermenting the dough to create a non-uniform cell structure and to eliminate or reduce proofing after receipt by a restaurant, sheeting the dough, a sheeter being adjusted to allow dough sheeting while substantially maintaining the cell structure, portioning the sheeted dough into portions according to desired sizes while substantially maintaining the cell structure, freezing the portions to create frozen portions, and packaging and shipping the frozen portions while substantially maintaining the cell structure, the bulk fermenting of the dough prior to the sheeting thereby enabling, at least in part, a restaurant to receive the frozen portions, to retard thawed portions of dough, and to bake the portions of dough after retarding without proofing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing ring-shaped multilayered bread and, more specifically, to a method for manufacturing ring-shaped multilayered bread, comprising the steps of: manufacturing a multilayered dough sheet, wherein flour dough layers and milk fat layers are alternatively and thinly laid upon one another; manufacturing a dough ring by rolling up the dough sheet; and inserting the dough ring into a molding frame and baking.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for humanely dispatching wounded game in the field comprises a shank with a connecting end, a curved region, and a pointed end connected to a grip formed at the connecting end of the shank. The grip includes a front surface, a rear surface and a lip formed along the forward edge of the grip. The apparatus, and specifically the curved region in the shank, is configured to allow the pointed end of the shank to penetrate a target below the target's skull and, upon continued insertion penetrate the brain/brain stem of the target thereby humanely dispatching the target.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for removing lesion material from poultry feet. The systems, for example, can include at least one spray head located along a travel path of a plurality of movable shackles within a poultry processing line. Each shackle can be configured to hold a poultry member in a processing position as the shackles are moved along the processing line. The spray head configured to spray feet of the poultry members held by the plurality of shackles to remove the lesion material from the feet.

Abstract: A refrigeration appliance includes a storage area for refrigerated goods and a control facility or unit for controlling a storage climate in the storage area by using storage climate parameters. One storage climate parameter is a temperature in the storage area. Another storage climate parameter relates to an air speed in the storage area. The refrigeration appliance is used in particular for the dry curing of meat.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of reducing microbial population on a meat product during processing comprising contacting the meat product with a composition, wherein the composition comprises: (a) carvacrol and/or extract from oregano; and (b) a dispersing agent, wherein the ratio of (a) to (b) ranges from about 10:0.1 to about 10:2.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an edible water-in-oil spread, which process has the advantages of the cool blending process for manufacturing spreads, with improved rework capabilities. This is achieved by combining a stirred tank with recirculation means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the preparation of a coffee beverage powder useful for the preparation of coffee beverages such as e.g. cappuccino, café latte, café macchiato, café au lait. The method comprises the preparation of an aqueous composition comprising coffee solids and protein and/or fat, adding aroma obtained from coffee to the composition and drying the composition to produce a coffee beverage powder. The coffee beverage powder has improved aroma and/or characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel organic acid glycoside existing in coffee beans and a use thereof. wherein, each of R1 to R7 is independently selected from a group consisting of H, OH, NH2, OCH3, OC(O)CH3, and NHCOCH3; A is selected from C1 to C6 alkyl or C1 to C6 alkenyl, and the C1 to C6 alkyl or C1 to C6 alkenyl may be substituted by methyl or ethyl.

Abstract: Spherical particles, agglomerates of spherical particles, methods of producing spherical particles, food suspensions and consumable masses which have spherical particles, and food products which contain a food suspension and/or a consumable mass are disclosed. The particles contain a matrix material composed of an amorphously solidified biopolymer, preferably having a dextrose equivalent greater than 20 and having an equilibrium water content preferably less than 10 wt %. The solid particles and/or liquid and/or gas volumes are embedded in the matrix material. The food suspension contains a substantially homogeneous carrier material in which spherical particles are embedded. A consumable mass comprises an agglomerate of particles where some of the particles are spherical particles. Use of embedded cocoa particles reduces the roughness of the cocoa particles and a flow point white eliminating the need for emulsifiers.

Abstract: A marshmallow treat includes a core which contains or is infused with one or more fillings. The marshmallow treat includes an infused center and an inner flash frozen layer sealing the fillings of the hollow center. A partially fluffed marshmallow layer surrounds and is disposed on an outside of the inner flash frozen layer. The marshmallow layer is surrounded by an outer flash frozen layer. The outer flash frozen layer surrounds and seals the marshmallow layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a compact, automated food preparation and customization device.

Abstract: The present invention describes fungal conversion methods for reduction of glucosinolates (GLS), fiber and residual sugars to increase the protein content and nutritional value of canola meal, including canola-based protein products (CBPP) generated by said methods for use in animal feeds.

Abstract: Provided is wet type pet food including: a chunk portion; and a base meat portion, in which the pet food contains proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and insoluble dietary fibers, the chunk portion at least contains insoluble dietary fibers, and the proportion of the insoluble dietary fibers contained in the pet food is in a range of 5% by mass to 20% by mass with respect to the total mass of the pet food in terms of dry matter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a powder composition for preparing a food product, to a method for preparing said powder composition, to a method for preparing a food product from said powder composition, to a food product obtainable by said method, and to a method for keeping gas bubbles in bulk liquid.

Abstract: By interposing a batter containing trehalose between a microwave-absorbing heat generator which generates heat with microwave energy and a noodle-strip food, a crisp texture and a freshly pan-fried flavor and aroma can be exhibited by the batter upon microwave cooking.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions with enhanced sweetness or reduced caloric content per weight when compared to the sweetener carbohydrate or sweetener polyol component thereof, and methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: The present concept is a food additive composition which is a food enhancer. The food additive composition includes Guyanese thyme, Italian thyme, garlic, onion, celery, parsley, spring onion, sea salt in several embodiments, optionally including sweet broom. The food additive composition can be supplied in the form of a paste, a liquid suspension and/or a dry powder. It can be added to food as it is cooking, used as a marinade, or may be used as a spice in powder form where it could replace salt, pepper, or other spices.

Abstract: An encapsulated flavour, comprising a core material, flavour material and a coating material, the core material comprising a finely-divided native starch, xanthan gum and konjac. The encapsulated flavours may be completely gelatin-free, while retaining the desirable qualities of gelatin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavour generation. In particular the invention relates to a process for the preparation of a flavour composition. The process comprises combining glycerol with a quaternary ammonium compound, adding at least one flavour precursor to form a reaction mixture and heating the reaction mixture to form aroma compounds, wherein the glycerol is combined with a quaternary ammonium compound at a molar ratio ranging between 5:1 and 0.8:1. The flavour precursor comprises preferably an amino compound such as an amino acid. A further aspect of the invention is a food product comprising the flavour composition obtainable by the process of the invention.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to flavour modification and to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from C6-C20 alkyl, and C9-C25 alkenyl, and i) R3 and R4 are hydrogen and R2 the residue of a proteinogenic amino acid; ii) R2 and R3 are methyl and R4 is hydrogen; or R4 is hydrogen and R2 and R3 form together with the carbon atom to which they are attached cyclopropyl; iii) R2 is hydrogen, and R3 and R4 together are —CH2—CH2—CH2—, useful in modifying flavours.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to flavour modification and to compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from C6-C20 alkyl, and C9-C25 alkenyl, R5 is C1-C3 alkyl, and a) n is 1; and i) R3 and R4 are hydrogen and R2 is the residue of a proteinogenic amino acid; ii) R2 and R3 are methyl and R4 is hydrogen; or R4 is hydrogen and R2 and R3 form together with the carbon atom to which they are attached cyclopropyl; iii) R2 is hydrogen, and R3 and R4 together are —CH2—CH2—CH2—; b) n is 2 or 3 and R2, R3 and R4 are hydrogen, useful in modifying flavours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavour generation. In particular the invention relates to a process for the preparation of a flavour composition. The process comprises forming a deep eutectic solvent, preparing a reaction mixture comprising the deep eutectic solvent and flavour precursors, and heating the reaction mixture to form aroma compounds. The deep eutectic solvent is a liquid based on a combination of at least two compounds solid at 25° C. and comprises water and/or glycerol in an amount insufficient to dissolve all the compounds solid at 25° C. individually, or in an amount such that all the compounds solid at 25° C. are simultaneously saturated at 25° C. The flavour precursors may comprise the compounds solid at 25° C. on which the deep eutectic solvent is based. A further aspect of the invention is a food product comprising the flavour composition obtainable by the process of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of a boiled beef flavour comprising heating a composition comprising a reducing sugar and cysteine and 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone characterized in that the composition is heated and extruded in an extruder at a temperature between 80° C. and 140° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to food products which are dry and which contain a table salt formulation characterized in that said table salt formulation comprises a mixture of at least two types of particles of one or more physiologically acceptable inorganic salts and at least one of the type of said particles is composed of primary particles of which at least 50 wt % are 5-5000 nanometer in diameter; to manufacturing methods of such food products; further it relates to specific table salt formulations, to manufacturing methods and methods of use of such table salt formulations.

Abstract: Toe present invention relates to compositions containing photoluminescent substances in sufficient amount capable of emitting luminescence upon exposure to an external radiation source of stimulating photons. The present invention is also directed to methods of making and using such compositions. The use of such compositions can be with or without UV or visible light sources. Kit products containing such compositions' and light sources are also disclosed.

Abstract: The subject-matter of the invention is a food composition derived from ass's milk, which is useful in the feeding of premature babies, weak and/or delicate and/or convalescent subjects and/or the elderly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to functional-gel compositions as medicaments, foods, food ingredients, food supplements and to uses and methods. The functional-gels comprise an edible gelling agent and additionally a dietary protein or a dietary fiber or a combination of both. The functional-gel compositions when consumed in a sufficient amount as a supplement to a diet, meal or snack promote satiety and reduce energy intake in a subject in need thereof. The functional-gels are useful for improving weight management and promoting health. The functional-gels are useful for the treatment or prevention of over-weight, obesity and related conditions in a subject in need thereof. The functional-gel compositions may be formulated in a variety of ways to provide acceptable taste and texture, including for example as health bars, confections or as ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, shelf stable and single-serve packaged foods.