Abstract: The Alpha Sheath Shield serves the purpose of keeping flies and insects away from a horse's sheath (penile area) to help heal from Florida sores, summer sores, or any sores and infections in that area. The shield also can be used to prevent Florida sores, summer sores, or any other sores from forming in current wounds. The shield is composed of a mesh material to allow urine to pass freely while not allowing insects inside to aggravate penile wounds.

Abstract: A one piece hoof bandage sock for use with horses and other hoofed animals includes an elastic sock material and a flexible, protective plastic bandage. The bandage covers the sole of the hoof and extends up the wall of the hoof but does not contact the coronet band. The bandage sock stays in place without the use of tapes, wraps, straps, or other fasteners.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an animal toy includes a body member and a squeaker member. The body member defines a cavity and includes a sidewall. The sidewall defines an opening in fluid communication with the cavity. The sidewall has a channel. The squeaker member defines a lumen and is configured to produce a sound in response to air passing through the lumen. The squeaker member has an extension portion. The squeaker member is coupled to the body member such that the extension member is disposed within the channel of the sidewall and at least a portion of the squeaker member is disposed within the cavity defined by the body member.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems, apparatuses, and methods for exercising and entertaining a pet. In one implementation, a pet exercise and entertainment device includes a launch funnel for launching projectiles for a pet to retrieve. The launch funnel has a feeder and a chute. The feeder is configured to receive a projectile and transport the projectile to an intake end of the chute. A sensor is configured to sense the projectile in the intake end of the chute and to command one or more motors to power up in response to sensing the projectile. An actuator is configured to release the projectile from the intake end of the chute into the launch end of the chute after a pre-determined time has elapsed. One or more wheels, rotated by the one or more motors, are configured to launch the projectile from the launch end of the chute.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention is directed to an edible monofilament for use in producing a dental care product for pets, wherein the monofilament has a linear diameter of from 0.3 to 4.0 mm, and an elastic strain of from 20 to 250%, the elastic strain representing elongation of the monofilament when the monofilament is pull in a length direction thereof.

Abstract: A leash comprises a main strap; a pet attachment arm connected to the main strap, the pet attachment arm including an animal connection mechanism; and a pet accessory arm connected to the main strap, the pet accessory arm including an accessory connection mechanism. A method of using a leash includes holding the leash and connecting the leash to a pet.

Abstract: I have designed a set of processes that creates an animal carrier/sleep therapy bag and supporting system. Works like magic. Soothing and safe like a comfy blanky.

Abstract: An animal movement prediction method including the steps of establishing, receiving and predicting. The establishing step establishes a wireless mesh network of a plurality of remote sensors. Each sensor is established in the wireless mesh network by installing said sensor on an object to detect the animal in a detection zone; activating the sensor; and capturing a geographic coordinate in a mobile device for at least a portion of the detection zone apart from the sensor. The receiving step receives animal detection information from the sensors by way of the mesh network. The animal detection information includes a time of detection. The predicting step predicts the future movements of animals dependent upon the animal detection information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for evaluating the appeal of a litter or the litter box environment to a cat and also provides a behavioral diagnostic method for assessing risk of urinary health issues. The methods involve the use of the duration of the elimination sequence to diagnose if the cat has a healthy (enriched environment) or unhealthy (standard environment) elimination behavior. The duration can be measured by an apparatus that determines the time of residence of an animal in a litter pan (i.e., the difference between time of entrance and time of exit from the pan). The apparatus can determine the time of residence of the animal in the litter pan using one or more of a motion detection device attached to the litter pan, an accelerometer attached to the litter pan, or a weight scale balance under the litter pan.

Abstract: A squirrel proof bird feeder comprising a seed container having a seed tray located at the outlet so as to receive seeds from the seed container, a shroud extending about the seed tray, a cover attached to the shroud, an upper ring housing secured to an upper end of the seed container, the upper ring housing having a central portion located within the seed container, a rod located within the central portion, the rod having a first end secured to the central portion and a second end extending through the cover for hanging the bird feeder, a compression spring extending about the rod, the compression spring having a lower end biased against a lower stopper and an upper end biased against an upper stopper such that a predetermined weight on the shroud will compress the spring and cause the shroud to move downwardly.

Abstract: A bird feeder for distributing bird feed that includes: a top portion, where the top portion includes a top feed chamber; a bottom portion, where the bottom portion includes a bottom feed chamber and the top portion removably engages with the bottom portion to form the bird feeder; a base, where the base attaches to the bottom portion to enable the flow of bird feed from the bottom feed chamber to the base; and a plurality of feeders around the perimeter of the base. The top feed chamber and bottom feed chamber are adapted to store simulated nectar. The bird feeder also includes an opening at the bottom of the bottom feed chamber, where the opening is adapted to release bird feed through a stem, where the stem attaches to a base by connecting to a base attachment. Further, the base includes a plurality of conduits extending from the base attachment, where each conduit includes a feeder.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a honeycomb uncapping device may include a support structure with a first uncapping roller and a second uncapping roller. The first uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the first uncapping roller. The second uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the second uncapping roller. A channel for receiving a honeycomb frame having a honeycomb may be formed between the first and second uncapping roller. A tensioning element may be coupled to the first and/or second uncapping roller. The tensioning element may tension the second uncapping roller towards the first uncapping roller to tension the first and second uncapping rollers into contact with opposing sides of the honeycomb as the honeycomb frame is moved through the channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates, inter alia, to methods for determining whether or not an animal and/or its offspring is more likely than not to have an increased tolerance to heat, an increased resistance to ticks, and/or a desirable coat texture. It also provides methods for selecting or rejecting animals, one or more cells or embryos, estimating the worth of an animal, generating animals having a desired genotype/phenotype, cloning and breeding animals and herd formation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence that encodes the APP protein and/or the PS1 protein or variants thereof. The invention also relates to a method for inducing the Alzheimer's disease in an animal using the vector of the invention and to animal model having the Alzheimer's disease obtained by said method.

Abstract: A level winding mechanism for a dual-hearing reel is equipped with a worm shaft including intersecting spiral grooves and an engagement pin, and a torque limiting mechanism. The engagement pin engages the spiral grooves. The torque limiting mechanism limits the rotational drive force which rotates the worm shaft. At least a portion of the worm shaft is made of synthetic resin.

Abstract: A retainer apparatus for a hook, the hook having opposing open and closed hook end portions, the retainer apparatus includes a beam and an extension element having an elongated loop shape that defines an aperture with a portion of the loop affixed to the beam. Also included is a resilient component with an outer surface, the resilient component encompasses the extension element and a portion of the beam, the resilient component having a slit extending from the outer surface inward to manually open the slit and expose a portion of the extension element. Operationally, the open slit allows the hook open end portion to be manually placed within the loop, when the slit is released the slit compressively sandwiches the hook about the extension element to removably retain the hook to the retainer apparatus with the hook closed loop end portion exposed outside of the outer surface.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a carry and storage device for storing a fishing lure having a hook and a body. In one instance, the device may comprise a device body having a fishing lure storage slot disposed inside the device body to receive a fishing lure and a lid. The lid is movable between an open position to expose the slot for placing the fishing lure inside and a closed position to cover the slot. In example embodiments, the lid includes a hook holding element disposed inside the lid, to receive at least a portion of the fishing lure hook in response to at least partial disposition of the fishing lure in the slot. The fishing lure hook, in response to a movement of the lid between the open and closed positions, pushes the fishing lure body inside the slot, to place the fishing lure substantially inside the slot.

Abstract: A fly exterminating device for eliminating a conglomerate of flies, eggs, and larvae utilizes a blade assembly and a static-air vacuum-blower assembly. The blade assembly traverses along a stanchion line, scraping the concrete curb clean of eggs and larvae. Meanwhile, the static-air vacuum-blower assembly captures flies above the feed along the stanchion line and expels the flies away from the feed; along with the removed eggs and larvae. The blade assembly and the static-air vacuum-blower assembly are attached to a utility vehicle via a base frame. An extension arm assembly, pivotally connected in between the base frame and the blade assembly, allows the blade assembly to be raised and lowered, along with a vacuum hood that captures the flies and a blower nozzle that expels the flies. The extension arm assembly and the blade assembly are uniquely designed to traverse around stanchions with no interference.

Abstract: A glue trap device is provided for trapping for example bugs. The device comprises a plurality of sheets of adhesive material that include an enlarged area with a central opening therethrough. The central opening is adapted to receive a furniture post therethrough while the enlarged area of the device surrounds the post along the floor or other surface. The device includes a stack of removable adhesive sheets for catching for example bed bugs that attempt to reach the bedpost. The sheets surround the furniture post and catch bugs attempting to crawl onto the furniture post to access the furniture. A used sheet can be peeled off to reveal a clean sheet thereunder.

Abstract: An insect trap is provided. The insect trap includes a trap portion and a base portion. The trap portion includes an enclosure with an adhesive surface and a first opening, wherein the adhesive surface is at least partially contained within the enclosure and is configured to adhere to an insect. The base portion includes a lighting element and a mounting portion, wherein the lighting element is configured to provide light to the trap portion and wherein the mounting portion is configured to communicate with and receive power from a power source. The trap portion is configured to removably engage the base portion and receive light from the base portion when engaged therewith. The base portion includes a snap protrusion and the trap portion includes a snap recess for receiving the snap protrusion, wherein when the snap protrusion is received by the trap portion, the base portion and trap portion are engaged in a snap fit.

Abstract: A system for killing pests in an affected area of a structure comprises a heat pump unit placed within an affected area and a thermostatic control. The heat pump unit is configured to receive a flow of water from a faucet, and generate heated air by transferring heat from the flow of water, the heated air being emitted into the affected area in order to raise the temperature of the affected area to a target temperature greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostatic control is configured to monitor a temperature of a flow of water as it is received by the heat pump, monitor a temperature of air, and automatically cease operation of the heat pump when the temperature of the flow of water is above a predefined limit.

Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting furniture, having a main member including an inner surface configured for receiving the furniture. The main member includes a plurality of apertures disposed along the inner surface. The apparatus has at least one temperature controller and at least one air source to the controller for heated blowing air. The apertures are in communication with at least the air source, and UV light from the light source and air from the air source can at least partially pass through the inner surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the position-controlled guidance of at least two pivotably movable cantilevered arms of an agricultural distribution machine over a ground surface wherein a relative position of the at least two pivotably movable cantilevered arms in relation to the ground surface is respectively detected and a realignment of the at least two cantilever arms is carried out via autonomous regulation based on the detected relative position of each cantilevered arm in response to a pivoting motion in relation to the ground surface. The method provides that the autonomous regulation is temporarily interrupted for at least one of the two pivotably movable cantilevered arms, wherein a positioning of one of the two pivotably movable cantilevered arms is carried out in a manually controlled manner during the interruption.

Abstract: A boom for mounting to an agricultural sprayer which includes an elongate frame that supports a plurality of liquid application and delivery means, and an elongate tray attached to, and extending along, the boom. The tray is movable between a first position in which the tray extends substantially horizontally beneath one or more of the application devices to prevent liquids from leaking onto the ground below, and a second position in which the tray is located clear of delivery paths of the liquid application devices.

Abstract: A system and method for applying extermination materials that includes a chamber for containing a volume of an extermination material, a gas source, and an applicator that are fluidly connected to one another. The chamber houses a dry exterminating treatment material that is communicated to the applicator by a flow originating from the gas source. The extermination treatment material is atomized and expelled from an injector supported by the applicator. The injector is constructed to pass through a wall covering and discharge the atomized treatment material into a wall cavity.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for wildlife deterrence on a high voltage conductor. The apparatus includes an electrical insulator including an electrically insulating material without a conductive material. The electrical insulator includes a first surface, a second surface that is opposite the first surface, a first edge that is between the first surface and the second surface, an intersection between the first edge and the first and second surfaces defining outer edges of the first and second surfaces, respectively, and a second edge that is opposite the first edge and that is between the first surface and the second surface, an intersection between the second edge and the first and second surfaces defining interior edges of the first and second surfaces, respectively. The apparatus further includes an electrical conductor that is arranged on the first surface of the electrical insulator and is spaced apart from the second edge.

Abstract: An automated system and method of cryopreservation of oocytes, embryos, or blastocysts. The method entails delivering two or more solutions into a container holding oocytes, embryos, or blastocysts, and controlling the flow of the solutions to gradually change the concentration of cryoprotectants and dehydrating agents in the container to minimize shock to the oocytes, embryos or blastocysts.

Abstract: An agricultural spray composition, comprising a vinyl ester-based polymer dispersion; a plasticizer; and an active ingredient.

Abstract: A bacteriostatic agent and biocidal formulations include a preservative-free bacteriostatic agent in an aqueous solution of a polyol and a dispersing agent. The polyol/dispersing agent ratio is between 30:1 (weight/weight) and 110:1 (weight/weight). The bacteriostatic agent is used as a diluent in the environmentally-friendly biocidal formulations.

Abstract: A composition contains an incompletely hydrated water soluble polymer suspended in a liquid medium.

Abstract: Provided is a small-animal-controlling resin composition that makes it possible to mold a small-animal-controlling resin molded article that can be colored a desired color and has excellent weather resistance. The small-animal-controlling resin composition is configured to include at least a base resin, a small-animal-controlling agent, a sustained release auxiliary for the small-animal-controlling agent, an organic weatherproofing agent, and a metallic oxide particulate as an inorganic weatherproofing agent.

Abstract: Disclosed are granular formulations of herbicides that provide a means to apply non-selective herbicides to field and paddy crops and turf. Granules can be formulated with sub-particles to allow differential release of one or other active ingredient. Granules or sub-particles allow for controlled release of active ingredient such that while up to 30% of the active ingredient is available within 24 h, the remainder requires 3 to 40 days to become available. Sub-particles may also be used as conventional sprays to reduce uptake by leaves of desirable crops.

Abstract: A biocidal article includes a biocidal material layer having edges, an exposed side, and an adhesive side opposing the exposed side. A patterned adhesive layer is located in contact with the adhesive side and extends to the edges of the biocidal material layer. The patterned adhesive layer includes a non-biocidal portion and a biocidal portion. The biocidal portion includes biocidal materials and extends to at least one edge.

Abstract: Provided is a liquid spray agent for agricultural use, including a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin having a saponification degree of from 30 mol %, to 60 mol %. With this, a liquid spray agent for agricultural use, which is used in agricultural and horticultural fields and has high fixation ability and excellent sprayability, can be provided.

Abstract: A disinfectant formulation comprising a polymer binder and a biocidal compound, having a residual biocidal property. The polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer. The disinfectant formulation may further comprise a surfactant, a pH adjusting agent, and a solvent.

Abstract: A biofilm sealant is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The biofilm sealant is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation biofilm sealant comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound.

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 (I) or (II) 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?, —NR?2, —N—C(0)R?, —N—C(0)CR??CR?, —SH, —SR?, -0-C(0)R?, —C(0)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?, —NR?2, —SH, —SR?, -0-C(0)R?, —C(0)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: A method is provided for controlling microorganisms comprising coating a surface with a removable, antimicrobial film-forming composition. More specifically, the method relates to a removable antimicrobial coating composition comprising a cationic rheology agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods and the use of an insecticidal active carboxamide derivative in seed treatment and soil application methods. The insecticidal carboxamide derivative is highly suitable alone or in combination with other active agricultural ingredients for controlling animal pests such as insects and/or spider mites and/or nematodes by treating the soil/growth substrate by drenching or drip application or dipping or soil injection.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for modulating ethylene and auxin signaling and ethylene production in plants.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel bioactive peptides derived as antagonists to a fire ant receptor for a pheromone biosynthesis-activating neuropeptide/pyrokinin (PBAN/pyrokinin) gene derived neuropeptide ligand. Also disclosed are methods of controlling fire ants with the bioactive peptides disclosed herein. Methodological approaches to screening peptide libraries for the presence of PBAN/pyrokinin ligands are also provided herein.

Abstract: A method and composition are described that relate to a co-product from a lignocellulosic biomass fermentation. Whole stillage can be applied to a landscape either alone or with additional materials for various purposes such as supporting plant growth, weed control, erosion control, dust control, and hydroseeding. Whole stillage can be used without processing, or it can be pretreated or concentrated.

Abstract: Enhancement of crop yields through the application of sugars, for example, monosaccharides, and/or disaccharides and/or polysaccharides, to soil. Application of the sugars is at a rate of at least 25 pounds per acre, more preferably at least 50 pounds per acre, and more preferably at rates of between 100-250 pounds per acre or more regardless of a solid or liquid application. The application involves at least one application of the sugars at a time prior to, during and/or after planting. Depending on the form and/or type of the sugars applied, application can be accomplished via broadcast spreading for solids or via spraying for liquids. The sugar can be sucrose supplied in the form of granulated sucrose and broadcast spread prior to planting. The sugar can be applied in-furrow either separately, or in combination with a conventional fertilizer.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least a pyridylethylbenzamide derivative of general formula (I) (a) and an insecticide compound (b) in a (a)/(b) weight ratio of from 1/1000 to 1000/1. A composition further comprising an additional fungicidal compound. A method for preventively or curatively combating the pests and diseases of crops by using this composition.

Abstract: A bactericidal polymeric composition includes a hydrophilic first comonomer copolymerized to a second comonomer to produce a polymeric composition that is more hydrophilic or more bactericidal in an aqueous solution than either of the comonomers alone. Methods for identifying bactericidal polymers, methods for rendering materials bactericidal, and methods for using bactericidal compositions to kill or reduce bacterial growth are also described. Applications for the inventive compositions include their use in catheters, stents, medical devices, contact lenses; root canal fillers; and/or wound dressings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a N-cyclopropyl-N-[substituted-benzyl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivative and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively or eradicatively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an active and a graft copolymer obtainable by free-radical polymerization of a monomer mixture comprising N-vinyllactam, vinyl ester, and an alcohol alkoxylate. It further relates to a method for preparing said composition by mixing the pesticide and the graft copolymer, and to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, Rb, Rc and Rd are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.

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

Abstract: An equine hoof treatment includes a mixture of hoof oil and permethin. The mixture is placed on the hoof of a horse to condition the hoof, encourage healing thereof, and preventing biting insects from biting the horse below the knee.