Abstract: A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant, designated BRONCO is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cantaloupe hybrid BRONCO, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe BRONCO, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe BRONCO with itself or another cantaloupe plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other cantaloupe plants derived from the hybrid cantaloupe plant BRONCO.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 11R112B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 11R112B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 11R112B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 11R112B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 11R110B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 11R110B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 11R110B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 11R110B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03B495 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03B495 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03B495 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03B495, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03B495. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03B495.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D027W and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13D027W with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D027W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D027W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D027W. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D027W.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH481033. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH481033, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH481033 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH481033.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH658574. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH658574, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH658574 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH658574.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S120070 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S120070, to the plants of soybean cultivar S120070, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S120070, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S120070. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120070. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120070, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S120070 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH537945. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH537945, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH537945 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH537945.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 36162553 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 36162553, to the plants of soybean cultivar 36162553, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 36162553, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 36162553. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 36162553. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 36162553, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 36162553 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 12R249B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 12R249B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 12R249B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 12R249B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 12R251B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 12R251B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 12R251B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 12R251B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB33Z13. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB33Z13. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB33Z13 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB33Z13 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08F109 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08F109 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08F109 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08F109, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08F109. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08F109.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1MJ9 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1MJ9 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1MJ9 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 PH1MJ9 or a locus conversion of PH1MJ9 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25KJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH25KJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25KJ 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 PH25KJ or a locus conversion of PH25KJ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2558 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH2558 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2558 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 PH2558 or a locus conversion of PH2558 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB35AL14R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB35AL14R2. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB35AL14R2 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB35AL14R2 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140178 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140178, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140178, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140178, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140178. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140178. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140178, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S140178 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2KNP1 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH2KNP1 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2KNP1 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 PH2KNP1 or a locus conversion of PH2KNP1 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated SV6881LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV6881LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV6881LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV6881LG, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A method for applying disinfectant to the teats of a dairy livestock, comprises receiving a trigger signal indicating that a stall of a rotary milking platform housing a dairy livestock is located adjacent to a track, the track having a carriage carrying a robotic arm mounted thereto. The method continues by communicating a first signal to a first actuator coupled to the track and the carriage, the first signal causing operation of the first actuator such that the carriage moves along the track in relation to the rotary milking platform. The method concludes by communicating one or more additional signals to one or more actuators of the robotic arm, the one or more additional signals causing operation of the one or more actuators of the robotic arm such that at least a portion of the robotic arm extends between the hind legs of a dairy livestock.

Abstract: A device comprising: a support base and an chamber, located on the support base, having an entry opening so that an animal can enter and exit the chamber; wherein the chamber includes an axis of rotation that forms an angle of about 80 degrees or less with a vertical plane.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for maintaining pet waste in a fully-encapsulated environment whereby waste may be removed and litter may be added/replaced in a substantially sealed, dust-free, and clean manner. In one aspect, the pet waste management system comprises a sealed means by which litter may added and/or removed and/or exchange with fresh litter without the substantial release of contaminated dust and materials from the litter system. The invention also provides a vessel or container for receiving spent litter and/or for housing fresh litter where said vessel or container comprises a connection means for sealably connecting the vessel or container to an enclosed pet management system so that litter may be added and/or exchanged therewith. Further, the invention provides a continuous bagging dispenser fitted to a pet management system which allows for continuous removal of pet waste from the pet management system.

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 at least about 10 weight % finely ground pine wood powder. Further the animal litter includes a lubricant and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which tend to agglomerate when wetted.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a pet leash to an object. The apparatus comprises a body connectable to a leash secured to the pet and a flexible member extending from the body. The flexible member has sufficient length to be passed around an object and a free distal end. The body has a receiver operable to selectably and lockably receive the free distal end of the flexible member therein. The method comprises providing a body connectable to a leash secured to the pet, extending a flexible member from the body around an object and selectably and lockably securing a distal end of the flexible member into a receiver of the body. The body may comprise a handle body of a leash.

Abstract: An automatic pet wet canned food dispenser robot has a robotic arm comprised of mechanical elements and motors, and a programmed microprocessor. The programmed microprocessor guides the robotic arm to grasp a food can and utilize levers and/or motors to open the pop top can, then the microprocessor guides the robotic arm to invert the opened food can over an empty bowl and shake out the food contents into a bowl for a pet at predetermined times setup by the pet owner whose presence is not required at time of feeding. The current invention utilizes advanced automation and programming to overcome prior limitations to deliver freshly opened canned food to pets without human presence required at the time of operation and does not require use of a can opener for opening the pop top cans.

Abstract: An animal watering valve that includes a housing having an internal bore having an upstream inlet and a downstream outlet. The housing includes a downstream guard and an upstream cap. The valve is actuated by deflecting a valve stem, located in the bore and accessible by the animal, to open a valve within the housing. The valve may be located in a valve cartridge retainable in the housing in a snap-fit manner. A bite-resistant shield cooperates with the valve stem to act as a barrier that prevents an animal from forcing materials between the valve stem and the guard and lodging the valve stem in its deflected or actuated position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device that integrates a manually operable fluid dispenser for dispensing and applying a contained fluid to clean and/or disinfect a surface or care for a pet's fur coat. The device is preferably equipped with washable and reusable cleaning pads or various combing and brushing appliances thus obviating the need for a separate cleaning cloth or brush/comb.

Abstract: Pet entertainment apparatus having a rotating portion with a lure rotatably attached to a base portion.

Abstract: A platform bird feeder is provided including a base platform with a seed tray, a baffle and a center pole having a bottom end connected the tray, the baffle being tiltably and adjustably mounted to the pole above the base. Preferably, the seed tray has a seed protecting grate to hinder squirrels from accessing the seed in the tray. The height of the baffle above the seed tray may be adjusted up and down to allow the user to increase and decrease the seed access space, respectively, between the baffle and the tray. When the baffle is at a desired height, it is secured in place by an adjustable securing mechanism that, while holding the baffle at the desired height, allows the baffle to tilt or wobble when sufficient weight is placed on one side of the baffle.

Abstract: A lighting assembly for enhancing the growth of aquatic life in an ecosystem and method of enhancing the growth of aquatic life in such an ecosystem. The assembly includes a vessel submerged within water of the ecosystem. A substrate is disposed within and surrounded by the vessel and provides electronics to provide a conditioned current to a plurality of light emitting diodes also contained on the substrate. The light emitting diodes emit light within the water of the ecosystem that provides for growth, not only in a larger volume of the ecosystem, but in addition enhances the growth of the aquatic life.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of increasing the genetic progress of a line, breed or herd of swine through the use of sex-selected sperm cells in artificial insemination techniques. The invention also encompasses methods of artificially inseminating a swine via deep intrauterine catheter or via a laparoscopic procedure, which allow the use of reduced doses of sex-selected sperm cells.

Abstract: An aerodynamic fish lure facilitates collapsible closing of the lure for farther casting distance and accuracy when cast off in the air. The air casting event causes the lure's jointed segments to contract in length together in the air and then to expand in length as the lure hits the water. Then the lure either skims along the surface of the water or is submerged under the water and can pivot in two or more axial directions, or at any angles therebetween. Connectors connect the segments, and retract in or out of respective recesses in the respective segments, which are designed to permit the collapsing of the length of the lure in the air as well as the lure's expansion or contraction in any axial direction or angle therebetween, in length in the water. The segments also laterally pivot, imitating wiggling of lure bait on or in the water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fishing reel having a centrifugal brake system. The fishing reel includes a frame, a shaft, a spool and a centrifugal brake system. The centrifugal brake system includes a support member, a plurality of brake shoes, a brake disc, a controller and a connection member. The support member is provided on one side of the spool and is rotated in conjunction with the spool. The brake shoes are radially coupled to the support member by respective shaft pins. Each brake shoe has a heavy weight part and a light weight part on opposite sides based on the shaft pin to have a weight eccentric structure. The controller adjusts a distance between the brake disc and the brake shoes, thus controlling braking power. The connection member is coupled to the support member and includes protruding stoppers which limits swing displacement angles of the respective brake shoes.

Abstract: A tool for making the task of tying a hook or bait onto a fishing line using one hand. The device includes a magnet to hold the hook or bait, holders for an end of the line on either side of the hook, a cutter for cutting the line, a housing neck around which to wrap the line and a sliding line puller which pulls the line back through the wraps.

Abstract: A fishing float with an improved line arrestor to releasably clamp the fishing float to the fishing line. The line arrestor includes a lock clamp and a slip clamp so that the line may be secured to the fishing line at a desired position, or alternatively may be secured to the fishing line yet allow the fishing float to slip along the line. The fishing float may include a light to allow for night fishing and to attract fish.

Abstract: A fishing equipment cooler device is provided having a multi-chambered cooler interior and a separable construction. An upper cooler assembly removably attaches to a lower cooler assembly, whereby each is capable of supported chilled items therein in a segregated configuration. Each cooler assembly is insulated, while external fishing rod support members are employed to support fishing rods and other equipment in an upright condition from the sidewalls of the coolers. The lower cooler assembly further comprises roller wheels and an adjustable handle grip such that the cooler device can be readily transported without carrying. The preferred removable connection between the coolers is a turn latch mechanism. Overall, the device allows fisherman and outdoorsman to store food, bait, tackle, caught fish, and other supplies in insulated and segregated chambers.

Abstract: A system and method of monitoring and controlling cellulose-consuming pests in a predetermined location provides for the use of an assembly that has a main body with a cylindrical upper portion and a lower portion continuously co-axially formed with the upper portion. The lower portion is formed as blades meeting at a lowermost point and defining a sharp bottom point that helps penetrate the soil in the selected location. A plurality of cellulose-containing bait units are detachably fitted in the lower portion and the upper portion. The bait units fitted in the lower portion are retained by the blade portions, which engage radial slots of the bait units. A moisture-retaining member is positioned in the upper portion above an uppermost of the bait units. A removable cap frictionally fittingly engages with the upper portion. The cap has an opening allowing water to be poured into the main body to moisten the bait units and make them more attractive to foraging insects.

Abstract: The insect trap includes a tube member of an undefined length that includes a concave wire mesh inserted into distal ends, and secured thereto via a sleeve cap. An item of bait is inserted inside of the tube member in order to lure an insect therein. The concave wire mesh is open on either end such that an insect is able to enter inside of the tube member, but unable to exit. End cap members may be used to permanently seal off the distal ends of the tube member. The tube member is configured to rest on a ground surface. An outer screen member is laid over top of the tube member. The outer screen member is adapted to be secured to the ground surface via anchors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for repelling flying insects. In particular, the present apparatus and method is effective at repelling mosquitoes via the mechanical movement of air in a space that is subject to mosquito presence. The mechanical movement of air is achieved via the utilization of a centrifugal fan system contained in the disclosed apparatus. The present apparatus also comprises a compartment suitable for containing a substrate that may be utilized as a habitat for plants.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for cryoprotection of recombinant live cancer cells. Specifically, an improved cryoprotective medium is provided which includes a hydroxyethyl starch and/or derivative thereof alone or in combination with either DMSO or glycerol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspoemulsion comprising the following ingredients (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), and (6): an ingredient (1): low water-soluble liquid pesticidal ingredient, an ingredient (2): low water-soluble pesticidal active ingredient which is solid at normal temperature, an ingredient (3): polyoxyalkylene block copolymer, an ingredient (4): phosphate ester salt and/or sulfate ester salt of polyoxyethylene aryl phenyl ether, an ingredient (5): ligninsulfonic acid salt, and an ingredient (6): water. The suspoemulsion of the present invention is a formulation having excellent storage stability, which suppresses the particle growth of dispersoids of an ingredient (1) and an ingredient (2) during storage at high temperature and low temperature, and causes neither aggregation nor separation of dispersoids, nor formation of a hard cake, nor a change in appearance.

Abstract: A composition and method for dispersing an agriculturally active agent are disclosed. In an embodiment, a solid agrochemical formulation is disclosed. The solid agrochemical formulation comprises an agriculturally active agent, a fatty acid salt, and a chelating agent.

Abstract: A non-ionic surfactant aggregate comprises a water insoluble biocidally active ingredient, a non-ionic surfactant system, and water. The non-ionic surfactant system comprises first and second non-ionic surfactants.

Abstract: In agricultural practice it is known to use emulsifiable oils (commonly referred to a Crop Oil Concentrates, COC) as bioefficacy enhancers for pesticides, especially herbicides. Cationic surfactants are widely known to be particularly effective bio-active enhancers for herbicides, especially for glyphosate-type herbicides. The present invention includes two novel aspects: 1) While the vast majority of COCs are petroleum-based paraffinic oils or esterified seed oils, this invention embodies a new oil phase, a hydrocarbon oil such exemplified by EXXON-MOBIL'S D-130, which when combined with the surfactants described herein, exhibits surprising enhancement of herbicidal activity in field tests; and 2) COC's are designed to form stable emulsions in water. The combination of cationic surfactants and phosphate esters in this invention not only form very stable emulsions in water, but, surprisingly, also form extremely stable emulsions in concentrated liquid fertilizers, including 32-0-0 fertilizer.

Abstract: Microbial growth inhibiting solutions and methods of employing the microbial growth inhibiting solutions in flushing and coating medical devices are disclosed. In alternative embodiments, the microbial growth inhibiting solutions include combinations of a chelating agent with a C4-C9, C10 or C12 carboxylate antimicrobial agent, for example, such as n-capric, n-lauric, or n-octanoic acid. Methods of using these microbial growth inhibiting solutions for coating a medical device and for inhibiting catheter infection are also disclosed.

Abstract: A biocidal composition comprising 2,2-dibromomalonamide and an electrophile containing biocide, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.

Abstract: [Problem] To provide a novel antimicrobial agent that has excellent antimicrobial activity and which is prepared from an ester composed of propanediol and a ?-hydroxycarboxylic acid. [Solution] An antimicrobial agent which is prepared from a propanediol mono-?-hydroxycarboxylic acid ester expressed by the following formula (1) or formula (2) (wherein R1 and R2 are both branched or unbranched, and saturated or unsaturated alkyl groups having 5 to 9 carbon atoms).

Abstract: Provided is a novel plant growth regulator. The disclosed plant growth regulator comprises flubendiamide as an active ingredient.