Abstract: An intelligent hands-free electronic control kit for animal training, comprising a hands-free electronic control device in the form of a finger-wearable part, having at least one switch under the form of a push-button and a means of wireless bidirectional telecommunication with a remote control; a wireless remote control having a means of wireless bidirectional telecommunication on the one hand with the hands-free electronic control device in the form of a finger-wearable part, and on the other with a functional electronic receiver accessory, so that the remote control is able to relay an order triggered by the switch of the hands-free electronic control device towards the electronic receiver accessory; and a functional electronic receiver accessory, having a means of wireless bidirectional telecommunication with the remote control; wherein the switch is provided with means allowing to select and trigger distinct functions of the accessory according to as how the push-button is pressed by an user and optional

Abstract: A reconfigurable pet enrichment system designed to help pets fulfill their natural behaviors is provided. The system is arranged to facilitate an environment that helps stimulate, entertain, and exercise a pet, and also provides a defensible space for napping, resting, or sleeping. The system is constructed from two separate pieces of pliable material. A base component is fashioned with a non-slip element. A top-covering component is attached to the base component, by means of semi-permanent fasteners, to create a variety of forms such as ripples, nooks and tunnels. The top component contains a plurality of differing sized openings. Openings appeal to a pet's predatory nature, as the openings provide a source of stimulation and interaction. The pet enrichment system may be formed of any desired material, so as to be safe for pet interaction. The system may also be configured with a plurality of members attached via semi-permanent fasteners.

Abstract: A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including bone powder.

Abstract: A collar with a cinch strap that can be at least partially pulled away from the collar's main strap, such that the cinch strap can be pulled for a distance before pulling or tightening forces are applied to an animal's neck through the main strap. The collar also has a band under the main strap that is wider than the main strap, such that any pulling or tightening forces applied to the main strap are dispersed over a wider area than the main strap to minimize discomfort in an animal wearing the strap.

Abstract: A remote controlled electronic animal restraining device for tethering an animal to a fixed point. A buckle attached to the leash of an animal is inserted into an opening in the device housing where it is received by a locking system. The locking system engages the buckle until the user presses a button on a wireless remote, which causes the buckle to be released from the device housing. Once the buckle is released, the animal is free to move from the fixed point.

Abstract: An indexing system for an in ovo injection apparatus is provided. Such an indexing system provides a positioning scheme for an egg carrier carrying a plurality of avian eggs to an injection assembly for injection thereof. The indexing system includes an initial stop provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a first egg carrier position such that a first subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An intermediate stop is provided to abut the trailing end of the egg carrier to form a second egg carrier position such that a second subset of the plurality of avian eggs is injected. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A device for counting animal traffic in an aquatic animal passage system includes chutes positioned across the aquatic animal passage system and a sensor positioned to sense an animal moving through or in the aquatic animal passage system. The chutes and the aquatic animal passage system are formed with precast concrete segments and may include a protective liner or coating coupled to their outer surface to protect animals from contacting the outer surface of the precast concrete segments. The sensors may be integrated with the precast concrete segments forming the chutes. Smart concrete segments may be employed as transducers to create an electric field in the chutes, with impedance sensors coupled to the transducers being responsive to changes to the electric field in the chutes caused by passing animals.

Abstract: A submersible raft device that is primarily used for aquaculture farming. The raft device has a raft surface, a buoyance support structure, and a submersion control system. The buoyance support structure and the submersion control system allow the raft to be submerged to a desired depth beneath the ocean surface. When used for certain kinds of aquaculture farming, such as mussel farming, submerging the raft below the surface protects the raft, as well as the mussels growing on ropes suspended from the raft, from damage in times of hazardous sea conditions.

Abstract: Methods for the production of reproductively sterile fish and aquatic animals for aquaculture, the aquarium trade, and control of invasive species are described. The methods include disruption of gonadal development through the administration of compounds that lead to the failure of fertile gonadal development. Compounds may be delivered to the eggs prior to fertilization or water activation or post fertilization and water activation by contacting unfertilized or pre-water-activated fertilized eggs or fertilized eggs in an immersion medium including the compound of interest. Compounds may be conjugated with a molecular transporter compound effective for chorionic transport of the conjugate. The compounds may be antisense Morpholino oligomers that are cap able of effectively suppressing the expression of the dead end gene or other essential genes for germ cell development in fish and other egg-producing aquatic animals.

Abstract: A soft fishing lure that is comprised of a body, body core, appendages, and claws, which incorporate features to better emulate the life-like attributes, movements, and behaviors of live bait. The present invention strategically integrates ridges, lips, air traps, and current vanes to manipulate hydrodynamic pressure to achieve an advanced style of movement and behavior, which closer resembles that of kinetic muscle movements possessed by living organisms.

Abstract: Provided are a tubular structure having an aesthetically fine decorative layer with which borders of the layers in a circumferential direction are obscured, and a method of forming such a decorative layer on the tubular structure. The decorative layer includes axial-direction decorative rows arranged in a circumferential direction of a tubular body of the tubular structure. Each axial-direction decorative row includes covering regions that make a surface of the tubular body structure invisible and exposing regions that make the surface of the tubular body visible, and the covering and exposing regions are alternately arranged along an axial direction of the tubular body. An axial-direction decorative row has the exposing regions arranged such that a portion of the covering region in the next axial-direction decorative rows in the circumferential direction is partially situated between the two axially adjacent covering regions in the axial-direction decorative row with a clearance therebetween.

Abstract: One object is to provide a lightweight and low-cost fixing structure for a fishing line guide which allows simple and secure fixing and a fishing rod employing the fixing structure. The fixing structure for a fishing line guide according to the present invention comprises: a fishing line guide including an opening for guiding a fishing line and a circular portion having an insertion hole through which the fishing line is to be passed; and two fixing pipes contacting a front surface and a rear surface of the circular portion, wherein the circular portion and end surfaces of the fixing pipes are inclined at a same angle with respect to a vertical plane orthogonal to an axial direction of the fishing rod.

Abstract: The disclosed line guides combine a wear resistant ring with a superelastic, shape memory alloy frame and support to provide a lightweight and durable assembly. The wear resistant ring is constructed of hard material such as ceramic. The wear resistant ring includes a groove or annular depression on the outside surface where the ring and frame meet. The elastic frame is configured to grip the ring, which provides an enhanced mechanical connection between the wear resistant ring and the superelastic frame. The groove also provides a location for the application of adhesive. The frame is exposed around the wear resistant ring and protects the ring from damage during storage, transportation and use. The superelastic alloy frame and support flex to absorb shock and when deformed rebound to their original shape.

Abstract: The present invention provides a reel leg fixing apparatus having a sufficient strength in the coupling between the operation nut and the movable hood while reducing the thickness and the weight of the movable hood efficiently and effectively. In the reel leg fixing apparatus according to the present invention, the movable hood and the operation nut are coupled together when a locking portion bent and provided at an end of the movable hood is engaged with a recess at an end of the operation nut. The movable hood is formed of a prepreg sheet as a fiber-reinforced resin member including reinforcement fibers impregnated with a synthetic resin, and the reinforcement fibers oriented at least in the axial direction extend continuously at least in a coupling between the movable hood and the operation nut.

Abstract: The lever-operated fishing reel is geared to rotate the line spool through several revolutions for each arcuate operation of a reciprocating rewind lever, to provide for single handed operation. The mechanical advantage provided through the gear train from the line spool back to the lever is obviated through a unidirectional rotational device, preferably a sprag, with another such device operating to prevent unwinding of the line from the spool as the lever is recycled. The gear train between the lever and spool may be disengaged to allow for casting, and the gear case may be oriented as desired relative to the spool housing to position the rewind lever as desired by the angler. The orientation of the mechanism may be reversed by opening the gear case, inverting the unidirectional rotational devices, and moving the rod attachment cleat from one side of the reel to the other.

Abstract: A fishing reel that includes a reel body, a housing part that defines an opening part, a driving member that includes a pinion that is supported by the reel body and extends through the opening part of the housing part, and a magnetic seal device affixed to the housing part that includes a central opening through which the pinion extends. The magnetic seal device includes first and second magnetic plates that maintain a magnet therebetween and a magnetic fluid that is maintained at a gap between the driving member and at least one of the first and second magnetic plates.

Abstract: A chum sink for use with an anchor line extending from a boat to an anchor includes a weight, a chumming device and a depth line. The weight is selectively attachable to the anchor line. The chumming device is attached to the weight and is configured to hold chum therein and to disperse chum when the chumming device is in water. The depth line is attached to the weight. The depth line is configured to lower the weight along the anchor line so that the chumming device is lowered to a desired depth, so that the chumming device is held by the weight up-current from the boat at the desired depth and so that the chumming device disperses chum at the desired depth in the water and so that dispersed chum is carried down-current in the direction of the boat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soft and durable carrying case for transporting one or more fishing rods (typically a 2 piece rod) and reels that affords protection as well as buoyancy if dropped in the water. The inner foam material is specially made, placed and secured into the nylon shell to aid in buoyancy and protecting the rods and reels from damage. The carrying case can also be used to transport other types if equipment that are a maximum of 43 inches in length. The present invention can be reconfigured into a seat cushion after taking out the rods and reels. Said seat cushion is designed in such a manner as to prevent pain to the tailbone. The dual usage capability of the present invention allows for the consumer to alleviate 2 problems (carrying a fishing rod and reel easily) and preventing pain to the tailbone when sitting down while fishing. Another feature of the present invention is a 3rd or 4th use whereby, the carrying case can be further reconfigured as a blanket or poncho.

Abstract: The Pole Minder is a multi-purpose fishing pole holder for use on a boat or dock with a specially designed twist over other rod holders. 1. When used on a boat, the Pole Minder can a. Hold a fishing rod upright for travel b. Hold a fishing rod angled upward over the side of the boat for trolling c. Hold a fishing rod angled upward for the perfect strike indication angle 2. When used on a dock, or mounted to a stake by your favorite river or lake, the Pole Minder can a. Hold your fishing pole upright while you rig your bait or tie on your next rig b. Hold your fishing pole at the perfect strike indication angle 3. When used at the beach, the Pole Minder can act as a surf fishing pole holder, when mounted to a long stake or tube This multi-purpose need, the unique design the Pole Minder encompasses, was encountered by its creators on many of their fishing trips. Unable to find an adequate solution on the market, the Pole Minder was born.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an airborne biota monitoring and control system are disclosed. Radar and laser/optical sensors are used to detect insects, with detection zones being over water in some embodiments to reduce backscatter clutter. A pest control laser or small autonomous or radio controlled aircraft under automated or human control may be used to disable a targeted flying insect. Technologies include radars formed using semiconductor modules, such as are being developed for automotive radar and other industrial applications. Also disclosed are additional embodiments of the instant invention.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for spreading solid active agents and a method for controlling the apparatus. A boom is pivotably mounted on a vehicle. A sensor arrangement detects an angular velocity and/or an angular position of the boom about a pivot axis. A control unit processes output signals of the sensor arrangement to control signals for an actuator to adjust the boom. The actuator has an active pressure side for each of the two adjustment directions of the boom. Approximately equal pressure levels prevail in the active pressure sides of two actuators operating in opposition or of a double-acting actuator, when the boom is stationary or moves only slightly in relation to the carrier vehicle. A defined differential pressure is adjustable between the active pressure sides of the actuators when the boom is shifted in relation to the carrier vehicle.

Abstract: A sprayer boom support for an agricultural sprayer including two articulated arms that are coupled in an articulated manner on both sides of the sprayer, wherein each articulated arm is comprised of bar sections that are formed in a composite material consisting of a reinforcing agent chosen from carbon fibre, fibreglass, aramid fibre, boron fibre or a combination thereof, and a matrix of epoxy, vinyl ester, phenolic or polyester resin, the bar sections having a tube geometry with a substantially rectangular cross section with rounded vertices and arched sides, the length of two of its equal sides being constant along the bar section.

Abstract: Devices and methods for the control of pests using the vapors of a pesticidal composition. Compostions, devices and methods for the selective control of pests while not harming one or more beneficial insects are also disclosed. In some embodiments, the pests are bed bugs, fleas, lice, ticks, or the like. In some embodiments, the pests are varroa mites and the beneficial insects are honey bees.

Abstract: Pest-management apparatuses (e.g., stations), such as, for example, that can configured to permit a rodent to enter and retrieve a bait and/or become trapped (e.g., adhesive or a snap-trap).

Abstract: A power line protection device protects a power line from avifauna. The power line protection device includes at least two of an attachment portion attached to the power line, the attachment portion having a helical turn that winds around the power line, a lighting apparatus for emitting light, or a reflective device having a reflective material that reflects light. The lighting apparatus is attached to at least one of the attachment portion or the reflective device. The reflective device is attached to at least one of the attachment portion or the lighting apparatus. A method for protecting a power line from avifauna is provided.

Abstract: An animal deterrent is provided. The animal deterrent includes a housing having a high voltage spark generator disposed within. A power source, such as a battery, is connected to the high voltage spark generator. A sensor may be connected to the battery and is operable to detect at least one of a motion and a sound. When the sensor detects at least one of the motion and the sound, the power source powers the high voltage spark generator so that the high voltage spark generator generates high voltage sparks. The high voltage sparks produce a sound and a light, along with ozone scaring animals away.

Abstract: A method of preventing snails from reaching the upper portion of the plant or tree utilizes a device which bars access to leaves and fruit subject to attack from the snails. Embodiments of the device utilized in the method have an inner funnel-shaped sleeve which biases against the tree trunk to provide a sufficiently tight closure to prevent snails from climbing between the trunk and the device. Embodiments of the device have a downward facing surface having a plurality of closely-spaced downwardly facing spike members. These spike members are sufficiently closely spaced so as to substantially or completely prevent snails, including small-sized young snails, from moving across the downwardly facing surface to crawl around the outside of the device to gain access to the upper portion of the tree.

Abstract: A game alert system includes a device mountable on a game feeder that detects motion in a target area and automatically sends an electronic signal to a user, or a hunter, in a remote location to notify the hunter of movement in the area, without alerting or startling animals that triggered the device.

Abstract: A game call is disclosed that included tactile elements on the tail portion of the insert to assist with the finger positioning of the caller to provide a consistent and repeatable call. The insert includes the a tone board and vibrating reed that is friction fit within a barrel that has a mouthpiece end for receiving air flow from a caller. The tactile elements can be either bumps or depressions, and they can be formed on the end, rim or outer surface of the tail portion of the insert. Preferably, there are three to four tactile elements to aid with finger positioning.

Abstract: A device for spreading fowl decoys on the surface of a body of water. A hub sits below the surface is removably coupleable with up to four arm arrangements. Arm arrangements are jointed, allowing hub and arm arrangements to sit below the surface of the water while decoys float on surface. Hub is connected to an anchor on the bottom of the body of water, and can be displaced horizontally with a pull cord. Cords in the arm arrangements allow for near-random motion of attached decoys, simulating a swimming motion of fowl. Hub can be displaced vertically with a pull cord, causing the decoys to dip head first into the water, simulating a feeding motion of water fowl. Hubs can be combined by coupling arm arrangements from each hub. When displaced horizontally in the water, hubs not attached to the pull cord move semi-randomly, creating more random motion in decoys.

Abstract: A finder function of an imaging unit for taking an entire image including a cornea for transplantation displays a high-quality image. There are provided a support table for supporting an observation container containing a cornea for transplantation as an observed target, a specular optical system that includes a first light source and a first imaging unit, and includes an illuminating optical system and an imaging optical system for acquiring and observing a magnified image of a cornea for transplantation from above or below the observation container in the vertical direction by specular reflection, a second imaging unit for taking an entire image including a region in which the cornea for transplantation is contained from above or below the observation container in the vertical direction, and a switch for selectively switching between the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit to acquire the magnified image and the entire image.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are bactericidal compositions that are effective against pathogenic biofilms, especially against biofilms formed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The disclosed compositions comprise escapin intermediate products which can reduce the biofilm viability and biofilm matrix of P. aeruginosa.

Abstract: A method for contacting the soil about a building with one or more insect active agents. The method includes providing an insect active agent, providing a soil permeability modifying agent, contacting the soil with the soil permeability modifying agent to provide a modified soil, and contacting the modified soil with the insect active agent. The soil permeability modifying agent improves the soil permeability to facilitate penetration of the insect active agent into the soil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wood preservative formulation comprising a biocidal agent which is a copper or zinc ion complexed with an amino compound selected from the group consisting of ammonia, a water soluble amine or alkanolamine and an aminocarboxylic acid and a stabilizer, as well as to aqueous treatment solutions comprising such a formulation and methods of treating wood or other cellulosic material utilising said formulation.

Abstract: A plant disease control agent contains a magnesium oxide obtained by firing magnesium hydroxide at 400 to 1000° C. and a nonionic surfactant that contains a polyoxyalkylene group and has an HLB value of 14.5 or less. Alternatively, a plant disease control agent contains a magnesium oxide that generates radical species and nonionic surfactant that contains a polyoxyalkylene group and has an HLB value within a range of 14.5 or less.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicide achieve considered individually. A related method is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for controlling microorganisms comprising coating a surface with a removable, antimicrobial film-forming composition.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions having an effective amount of aclonifen and the other herbicide diflufenican. These herbicidal compositions have an improved application profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicide achieve considered individually. A related method is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an agent for inhibiting biocorrosion of a metal, which shows high environmental and occupational safety. An agent for inhibiting biocorrosion of a metal, comprising 1,9-nonanedial and/or 2-methyl-1,8-octanedial as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A stabilized oxidizer composition, and method and use for improving disinfection, sanitation and/or disease control, and kit for preparing said composition. A stabilized oxidizer composition and a method for improving the stability and/or efficiency of said oxidizer composition. A powdered composition for the preparation of such stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition. A stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition, and method for improving the stability and pesticidal activity of the oxidant when mixed with other pesticides. Uses and methods involving said stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition, and a kit for the preparation of a stabilized and/or more efficient oxidizer composition, advantageously in order to obtain a more efficient control of pathogens in and on any kind of surfaces in general, preferably on surfaces of the tissues of a growing plant. Preferably, the oxidizer mentioned hereinabove may be peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, or a precursor thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure features herbicidal compositions including one or more indole auxins and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Described are preferred methods and compositions for controlling weeds in soil that involve the use of a bleaching herbicide such as fluridone in combination with at least one other additional selected herbicidal agent, which is preferably a PPO-inhibitor such as fomesafen or flumioxazin. Also described are safening effects of bleaching herbicidal agents such as fluridone on other herbicides, and of other herbicides on bleaching herbicidal agents. Further described are methods and compositions for controlling weeds in soil that comprise the use of fluridone. Methods and compositions for controlling weeds in permanent crops are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations for reducing the damage of plants and plant parts as well as losses in harvested fruits or vegetables caused by insects, nematodes or phytopathogens and which have fungicidal or nematicidal or insecticidal activity including any combination of the three activities, in particular within a composition, which comprises (A) Fluopyram, (B) a spore-forming bacterium of the genera Bacillus, selected from Bacillus firmus, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus pumilis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Bacillus subtilis strain GB03, Bacillus subtilis strain QST713, and (C) at least one biological control agent, in particular bacteria, fungi or yeasts, protozoa, viruses, entomopathogenic nematodes, inoculants, botanicals and products produced by microorganisms including proteins or secondary metabolites.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions and methods of controlling undesirable vegetation using a combination of (a) a compound of formula (I): or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof and (b) propyzamide provide control of undesirable vegetation, e.g., in winter/spring oilseed rape, winter/spring canola, vegetables, Brassica spp, ornamentals, rice, wheat, triticale, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, corn/maize, sunflower, row crops, pastures, grasslands, rangelands, fallowland, sugarcane, turf, tree and vine orchards, and industrial vegetation management and rights-of-way.

Abstract: A composition containing succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor and a potentiator has been discovered to enhance the activity of the succinate dehydrogenase such that the amount of the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor need to effectively treat a microbial substance can be reduced substantially. The compositions may be used as additives for paints and coatings, and protecting crops, seeds, wallboard, metal working fluids, wood from mold, fungi and other microbes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pyrazole amide compound of a novel structure as represented by general formula I, wherein, each substituent group is as defined in the specification. The compound of general formula I has good insecticidal activity, and can be used for pest control.

Abstract: The present invention provide chemical modulators of insect olfactory receptors. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit host targeting functions in insects such as mosquitos. Method of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, n, A1, A2, A3, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined in the claims. The invention also relates to processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal and molluscicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to Ccontrol insect, acarine, nematode and mollusc pests.

Abstract: Herein, the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium monomers and polymerization of the same to form rings at high yield and purity are explained. The process involves the synthesis of N,Ndiallyl morpholinium bromide and chloride and subsequently partially or completely exchanging their anions with borate, p-toluenesulfonate, oleate, and acetate anions. The cyclopolimerization of monomers yields water soluble polymers carrying quaternary ammonium groups in each repeated unit, whose aqueous solutions act as a bactericide solution. These solutions are advantageous in preparation of antibacterial formulations intended for domestic use. The polymer with bromide and borate anions is an efficient antibacterial which is able to kill “Pseudomonas Aeruginosa”, the hardest hospital bacterium to cope with, as well as various common bacteria. These formulations are suitable for producing bactericide wet wipes and forming abacterial surfaces and, when combined with air conditioners, generating bacteria free air.