Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV031822. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV031822, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV031822 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV031822 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV031822.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV028509. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV028509, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV028509 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV028509 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV028509.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV045770. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV045770, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV045770 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV045770 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV045770.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated HV9W09-0640. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar HV9W09-0640. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar HV9W09-0640 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar HV9W09-0640 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated HV9W10-0091. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0091. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0091 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0091 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated HV9W10-0129. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0129. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0129 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0129 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated HV9W10-0458. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0458. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0458 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0458 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated HV9W10-0887. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0887. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0887 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar HV9W10-0887 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated HV9W10-1002. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-1002. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar HV9W10-1002 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar HV9W10-1002 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: An inbred corn line designated 6EE11 is disclosed. The invention relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line 6EE11 and methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn line 6EE11 with itself or with another corn plant. The invention also relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic corn plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to corn cultivars and plant parts derived from inbred corn line 6EE11 and to methods for producing other corn cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from inbred corn line 6EE11, and to the corn plants and parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing inbred corn line 6EE11 with another corn cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SV0599TM and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SV0599TM and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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 tomato hybrid DR4299TC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR4299TC and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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 tomato hybrid SV1240TC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SV1240TC and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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: A method for applying disinfectant to the teats of a dairy livestock, comprises moving a carriage along a track. The carriage carries a robotic arm and the track is adjacent to a stall of a rotary milking platform housing a dairy livestock. The robotic arm comprises a first member pivotally attached to the carriage, a second member pivotally attached to the first member, and a spray tool member pivotally attached to the second member. The method continues by extending the robotic arm between the hind legs of the dairy livestock while the rotary milking platform rotates such that a spray tool of the spray tool member is located at a spray position from which the spray tool may discharge disinfectant to the teats of the dairy livestock.

Abstract: Method and device for cutting a soft food mass, in particular for cutting machine-processed cheese, such as processed cheese or mozzarella, whereby the food mass is present as a broad food ribbon of small ribbon thickness, whereby the food ribbon is fed by means of a conveyor belt with a travel speed leading to a longitudinal cutting system, in particular in the form of a cutting roller, which cuts the food ribbon with axially arranged cutting disks into parallel longitudinal strips, whereby the direction of rotation of the longitudinal cutting system corresponds to the travel direction of the food ribbon, whereby the cutting disks in each case have blades that are provided with at least one tooth, whereby the tooth height is greater than the ribbon thickness, whereby the peripheral speed of the cutting roller is adjusted in such a way that a tooth is immersed in the food ribbon when cutting with the tips of the teeth and creates a slot of a specific slot length in the food ribbon that moves in the same direc

Abstract: An automatic toilet for pets includes a pet urinal pad supplying portion, a pet toilet working portion and a pet urinal pad recycling portion, wherein the pet urinal pad supplying portion includes a rectangular urinal pad case, a rolling shaft for transmitting urinal pads, two friction rollers and a one-way gear. Z-shaped folding urinal pads are stored in the urinal pad case, and the rolling shaft is driven by a gear motor to provide transmission power for moving the urinal pads. The urinal pad is clamped by the friction rollers, and the one-way gear prevents the cut-off urinal pad from retracting inward. The pet urinal pad recycling portion includes a housing, a recycling motor and a recycling roller for rolling the used pet urinal pad and collecting in the housing.

Abstract: A cooling mat for cooling an object comprising a first layer bonded to a second layer to define an interior space, a cooling composition within the interior space and a fill spout allowing the addition of water to the interior space. A support opening for hanging the mat may be included.

Abstract: A rotary milking station for milking, which includes a base having a circular path disposed about a given center. The rotary milking station also includes a driving assembly operatively mountable onto the base so as to be disposed about the circular path of the base. The rotary milking station also includes a carrousel operatively mountable onto the driving assembly, the carrousel being made out of sectional segments, each sectional segment having a lower protruding vertical portion and a pair of flange portions each projecting from a corresponding side of the vertical portion, the sectional segments being interconnected to another so as to define the carrousel, the vertical portions of the sectional segments being positioned, shaped and sized so as to be disposed along the circular path of the base and for cooperating with the driving assembly to enable the carrousel to be rotatably moveable with respect to the base.

Abstract: A feeding system and methods for feeding cats is disclosed. The system includes a package holding plural feeding devices. Each feeding device is made up of a hollow container configured to dispense a portion of the daily ration of a cat's dry cat food therefrom. Each feeding device has an internal cavity bounded by an arcuate external surface that provides the appearance of a creature that constitutes prey of a feral cat. The container has an outlet port configured to enable a portion of the cat food to gradually exit from outlet port when the container is rolled on a surface by the cat playing with the feeding device. The feeding system may include a plurality of feeding devices packaged together.

Abstract: An animal treat delivery system includes a multi-part body having an interior volume and baffle portions within the body that divide the interior volume of the body into compartments having openings therebetween that facilitate at least indirect communication between the compartments. A first recess is formed in a first part of the body and a second recess is formed in a second part of the body. An exit hole positioned within the first recess communicates with an exit compartment, included within the compartments, such that animal treats within the exit compartment can be discharged from the body via the exit hole. A lever that is integrated in one part of the body includes an end that is externally accessible via one of the recesses and is configured to releasably engage a structure in the other part of the body to facilitate coupling and uncoupling the first and second parts.

Abstract: A pet toy dispenser and method are provided. The dispenser has a housing, a dispenser mechanism, a drive mechanism, an electronic tag reader, and a controller. The drive mechanism is operable to move one or more of the plurality of compartments of the dispenser mechanism from a load location to an exit location. The electronic tag reader is capable of reading an electronic tag embedded in an animal toy within at least one compartment. The controller having an authentication function configured to determine whether a code of an electronic tag within the at least one compartment received from the tag reader corresponds to an authorized code and to allow the load completion of the compartment if the code is authorized code.

Abstract: A pet leash applied to a pet is disclosed. The pet leash includes a front leash, a rear leash, a carabiner, and a cyclic grip. The front leash includes a front leash first end and a front leash second end, the front leash second end being located at an opposite end of the front leash first end. The rear leash includes a rear leash first end and a rear leash second end, the rear leash second end being located at an opposite end of the rear leash first end. The carabiner is connected to the front leash second end and the rear leash first end. The cyclic grip is connected to the rear leash second end and used for being fastened by the carabiner. The cyclic grip can be held by a user or be fastened by the carabiner to form a fastening ring.

Abstract: An animal restraint system which involves variable adjustability of maximum extension. A braking device with a pivoting tip which can move from a neutral position to a locked engaged position, a disengaged position, and a semi-engaged position. The semi-engaged position allows for spool rotation in the direction of retraction, while preventing spool rotation in the direction of extension. A brake lock with multiple settings including engaged position, disengaged position, and a semi-engaged position. A spool with teeth where one or more of the teeth is different from the others in shape, size or relative position to promote brake engagement efficiency. A leash maximum settings display. A moving “leash” guide which reduces tangling during extension and retraction. An adjustable handle grip to accommodate different hand sizes. A snap-on accessory attachment system. A leash dispenser system which limits full extension to reduce system failure.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical animal collar locking clasp with open and close sensors is described that allows a communication device with a unique collar identifying code to lock and unlock the collar. The forced opening of the collar clasp would be detected by the clasp sensors initiating a response to render the collar inoperable.

Abstract: A colony basket and method of using the same for handling poultry from DOC through the growing process and on to a production facility comprising a harvesting system, a loading system, a transport system, an unloading and storing system, hanging system and cleaning system. The system and method performs the steps of harvesting and colonizing live poultry into a singly stackable and transportable colony basket, stacking and loading the trays on a transport, unloading and temporarily storing the poultry for subsequent processing. The system and method further includes the use of a modular colony basket for interchangeable use with the described system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for controlling water molds in aquaculture water by using chlorine dioxide that is less toxic and safer than bronopol. The method includes adding chlorite to aquaculture water with a pH of 5.5 or higher but 8.5 or lower at a concentration of 2.5 ppm or higher but 200 ppm or lower in terms of effective chlorine dioxide and performing a reaction for 60 minutes or longer to control water molds. At this time, an organic or inorganic acid is not added to the aquaculture water. The aquaculture water includes water for hatching or water for fanning. Further, the aquaculture water includes both seawater and freshwater.

Abstract: Porcine animals, tissue and organs as well as cells and cell lines derived from such animals are provided that lack functional endogenous immunoglobulin loci and are deficient in immunoglobulin expression and B-cells. These animals are useful as model systems for research and for development of new pharmaceutical and biological agents. In addition, methods are provided to prepare such animals.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain animals, and in particular porcine animals, tissue and cells derived from these, which lack any expression of functional alpha 1,3 galactosyltransferase (aGT) and express one or more additional transgenes which make them suitable donors for pancreatic islet xenotransplantation. Methods of treatment and prevention of diabetes using cells derived from such animals are also provided.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a transgenic non-human animal model having germ cells and somatic cells containing an endogenous MMTV-SV40-Spy1A gene sequence introduced into said animal model or an ancestor of said animal model at an embryonic stage, wherein said gene sequence comprises a mouse mammary tumor virus gene (MMTV), a functionally disrupted SV40 gene (SV40) and a human Spy1A gene. In another aspect, the present invention provides a transgenic non-human animal model whose germ cells and somatic cells contain an endogenous Spy1A-pTRE-Tight gene sequence introduced into said animal model or an ancestor of said animal model at an embryonic stage. Preferably, the Spy1A-pTRE-Tight animal model expresses the Spy1A gene and develop cancer, preferably breast cancer, when administered with tetracycline, preferably doxycycline.

Abstract: Mice that comprise a replacement of endogenous mouse IL-6 and/or IL-6 receptor genes are described, and methods for making and using the mice. Mice comprising a replacement at an endogenous IL-6R? locus of mouse ectodomain-encoding sequence with human ectodomain-encoding sequence is provided. Mice comprising a human IL-6 gene under control of mouse IL-6 regulatory elements is also provided, including mice that have a replacement of mouse IL-6-encoding sequence with human IL-6-encoding sequence at an endogenous mouse IL-6 locus.

Abstract: A method of controlling a target species using a first ROV and second ROV, by manoeuvring a probe attached to the first ROV to be positioned around the body of an individual of a target species, deploying a high tensile voltage between the terminals of the probe to stun and or kill the target species, and using a capturing arrangement attached to the second ROV to guide, direct or move the stunned or killed individual into a storage container attached to the second ROV. An ROV for collecting and transporting a target species may comprise at least one capturing arrangement to guide, direct or move a stunned or killed individual of the target species into the storage container.

Abstract: A reel body of a double bearing reel according to the invention has a left side plate that has a circular shape as viewed laterally and is situated further from a handle. An outer diameter of a right frame body that serves as another side plate situated closer to the handle is larger than an outer diameter of the left side plate. The reel body includes one or more connecting members that connect the left side plate and the right frame body. Among the connecting members, at least the connecting member that connects the side plates in front of the spool has a planar outer surface facing away from the spool and a curved inner surface facing the spool. The inner surface is formed to be convex outward, and the connecting member is connected to the left side plate through an arc-like bowed portion.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool, a drag mechanism, a drag lever, and an engagement member. The drag mechanism is configured to brake the rotation of the spool. The drag lever is pivotably attached to the first reel body portion so as to be operable between a first region and a second region. The engagement member protrudes from the drag lever when the drag lever is in the first region. Further, the engagement member is retracted into the drag lever when the drag lever is in the second region.

Abstract: A snag resistant drift fishing weight device suspends a slack fishing line over a bottom surface of a body of water. The device includes a cover bead having a convexly rounded upper surface. A loop extends from the upper surface for being coupled to a fishing line by extension through the loop. A tube is coupled to the cover bead such that a bottom edge of the upper surface abuts a top edge of the tube. A weight is coupled to a bottom end of the tube for resting on a bottom surface of a body of water such that the tube extends upwardly supporting the fishing line over the bottom surface of the body of water.

Abstract: A fish measuring tape and a method for using the same is provided. The fish measuring tape comprises an elongated body portion having a first end and a second end. The body portion includes a plurality of markings designating increasing length from the first end towards the second end. The body portion further includes a plurality of graphic representations that allow a user to identify different fish species. The plurality of graphic representations is aligned with a specific marking of said plurality of markings to indicate the regulated length and size of a specific fish species that can be retained for personal use. The body portion further comprises a plurality of bag limits configured to identify a quantity for each said specific fish species that can be kept.

Abstract: A fishing pole positioning strap for maintaining the position of a fishing pole is provided. In some embodiments, the strap may include an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, a first surface, and a second surface. A first fastening element may be disposed on the first surface and a second fastening element may be disposed on the second surface. The first fastening element and second fastening element may be configured to be removably coupled together. A cushioning pad may be coupled to the first surface of the elongate body such as by being coupled proximate to the proximal end.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous automated fishing rod holder assemblies, and related methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved fishing rod holder assemblies having an actuator device configured to drill a releasably mounted auger member into a desired surface to allow such rod holder assemblies to be easily mounted to the surface and later removed from the surface. The present disclosure provides for a fishing rod holder assembly including a housing extending from a first end to a second end, with an actuator device mounted with respect to the second end of the housing. An auger member can be mounted to the actuator device, with the actuator device configured to drill the auger member into a desired surface to allow the rod holder assembly to be easily mounted in a substantially upright position relative to the surface, and then later easily removed from the surface.

Abstract: A system for monitoring and communicating fishing data that includes equipment for measuring and transmitting ambient atmospheric condition data, measuring and transmitting ambient aquatic condition data, a global positioning system (GPS) for obtaining and reporting a GPS position, and a fishing lure having fishing lure information storage for storing and reporting fishing lure information. The system further includes a control unit communicably coupled to the equipment which measures and transmits the ambient atmospheric condition data, ambient aquatic condition data, the GPS, and the fishing lure, and which is operably associated with a database configured for receiving, storing, and reporting the data and information associated therewith.

Abstract: An adhesive pest trap is provided, that includes: a substantially planar substrate having first and second substantially parallel surfaces and an outer perimeter, wherein the first surface includes a non-drying adhesive material coating, and wherein the outer perimeter is configured for fitting within a rim of a plant growing container. In one example, an adhesive pest trap can be adapted to cover a soil surface in a plant growing container, where a perimeter of the adhesive pest trap additionally includes one or more attachable surfaces adapted for attachment to a rim of a plant growing container. A related method of using an adhesive pest trap includes applying the adhesive pest trap over a top surface of a plant growing medium in a plant growing container.

Abstract: An insect swatter formed from a plurality of limp fibers into a handle portion and a striking portion is provided. The handle portion is formed by the portion of the limp fibers that are braided together, while the striking portion is formed from the remaining portion of the limp fibers that is left unbraided. The limp fibers are made from material that exhibits a limp, soft and resilient manner for delivering a soft impact while also exhibiting properties tolerant to shape changes, for instance, when for fitting into tight spaces.

Abstract: A glue mousetrap structure with a warning function including primarily a baseboard and a carrier arranged on top of the baseboard. A support body is arranged at a center between the baseboard and the carrier to allow the carrier to sway full-directionally. On a periphery of the carrier is arranged a plurality of sensing members that are connected to a control circuit provided with display lamps. When in use, a glue mousetrap board is placed on the carrier which is then placed on a ceiling or in an appropriate place. When a mouse steps on the glue mousetrap board, the carrier will sway under the weight and trigger the plurality of sensing members. The display lamps are thereby turned on to perform a warning function to remind a user to promptly dispose of the captured mouse and prevent mouse carcass from giving off stench and having a bad impact on environmental hygiene after being left unattended for a long time.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for use by trappers of fur bearing animals. The article of manufacture consists of a body having a plurality of circular apertures therethrough and a plurality of elongated apertures therethrough. And, a method for positioning a trap for trapping a fur bearing animal, the method using the article of manufacture provided the trap has a tang, by the steps of: (a) positioning the article of manufacture to an object; and (b) inserting said tang into one of the elongated apertures of the article. If the trap does not have a tang, but does have a coil spring, then a clip having a tang can be inserted into the spring to adapt the trap for positioning according to the method of the instant invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is an organ perfusion method including introducing a perfusion solution into an organ extracted from the living body and deriving the perfusion solution from the organ, wherein the organ and the perfusion solution are brought into contact with each other while applying oscillation to the organ.

Abstract: A robotic microfluidic incubator system has a thin transparent sidewall and close proximity of the embryo/oocyte/cultured cells to the sidewall allow close approach of a side view microscope with adequate focal length for mid to high power. This arrangement permits microscopic examination of multiple culture wells when arranged in rows (linear or along the circumference of a carousel). Manual or automated side to side movement of the linear well row, or rotation of the carousel, allows rapid inspection of the contents each well. Automated systems with video capability also allow remote inspection of wells by video connection or Internet connection, and automated video systems can record oft-hours inspections or time lapse development in culture (i.e. embryo cell division progression, or axon growth in neuron cell cultures).

Abstract: There is described a pesticidal composition comprising an insect feeding stimulant and a pesticidally effective amount of one or more terpenes.

Abstract: A rhizo signaling gel matrix that alters a plant's water flow dynamics and increases plant drought tolerance is provided. The rhizo signaling gel matrix has mucigel, soil particles, and a rhizoligand. The rhizoligand is present at between about 1 ?g/kg to about 1 g/kg. The rhizo signaling gel matrix forms an interconnected network of linkage between a plant's root and soil particles in the plant's rhizosphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shaped articles which are suitable for controlling Varroa mites in bees.

Abstract: Spray drift during the application of agricultural chemicals is reduced by incorporating a self-emulsifiable ester into the liquid to be sprayed.

Abstract: An agrochemical formulation comprising a structurant, surfactant adjuvant, and optionally an agrochemical active and/or nutrient. The structurant is a polyol ester of a C4 to C16 dicarboxylic acid, and may be obtainable by the reaction of C4 to C16 dicarboxylic acid, C2 to C8 polyol, and C16 to C30 monocarboxylic fatty acid. There is also provided a method of making the concentrate. The structurant is suitable for use in concentrates and agrochemical formulations to provide structuring in adjuvant based systems.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tiny particle for control-release and method of manufacturing the same. The tiny particle comprises algae extracts and divalent metal ions, and forms a complex by cross-linking. The present invention is able to produce the control release particle that meets user's needs by controlling cross-linking time. In addition, if a surfactant is added, the time for control release can be increased. Therefore, this is an unexpected result.