Abstract: The described invention provides a fishhook for nostril-hooked live bait-fish and a method for reducing injury to a nostril-hooked live bait-fish. The described fishhook comprises a point, a bend, a shank, an eye to secure the fishhook onto a fishing line, and a barrier structure. The point is a sharp end that penetrates the bait-fish's mouth or flesh, the bend is a curved portion of the fishhook that extends downwards from the point and then upwards towards the shank, and the barrier structure is fixedly placed at a point along the bend of the fishhook. The fixedly placed barrier structure is effective to reduce injury to the bait-fish from a fishhook point when the bait-fish swims or moves while attached to the fishhook.

Abstract: The present reel unit is a reel unit for a dual-bearing reel supporting a spool in a rotatable state. The reel unit includes a frame, a fishing rod attachment leg and a thinned part. The frame includes a first side plate, a second side plate disposed in opposition to the first side plate to enable the spool to be disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate, and a plurality of coupling members integrally formed with the first side plate and the second side plate to couple the first side plate and the second side plate. The fishing rod attachment leg is fixed to an outer surface of one of the plurality of coupling members. The thinned part has a box-like recessed shape and is formed on an inner surface, faced to the spool, of the coupling member to which the fishing rod attachment leg is fixed.

Abstract: A fishing sinker includes a sinker body with a bore formed through it. A unidirectionally displaceable insert is received in the bore with a passage for line formed through the insert. A friction reducing sleeve is located between the bore and the insert and is fast with the sinker body. The insert is unidirectionally displaceable by virtue of it having an enlarged head that is incapable of proceeding through a narrow elongate portion of the sinker bore. Consequently the insert can only egress from the sinker in one direction. The sinker is designed to make it difficult for fish to feel any jerking or hesitation on the line as they take a baited hook so that they are not immediately alerted to the presence of fishing tackle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trap for animals, in particular rats or mice, and for being arranged on a substantially horizontal face, where this meets a substantially vertical face. The trap comprises: a trap housing and a first flange and a second flange that are connected substantially at right angles to the effect that the trap can be arranged in two positions, where the substantially horizontal face meets the substantially vertical face. The flanges and the faces of the trap span, in both positions, a volume which is delimited such as to define a passage in which a rat or a mouse may move. The trap housing further comprises an inner passageway that a rat or a mouse may run into, said passageway extending from the one flange and into the trap housing. Inside the passageway there is a trigger mechanism and a killer mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed are: a lighting environment control facility capable of controlling light to be irradiated on cultivated crops to an optimum condition for the growth of the crops, thereby activating a natural defense of the crops against pests; a pest control method capable of determining whether or not to control pests of cultivated crops and controlling the pests on the basis of the determination; and an intensive cultivation method. The facility is used for pesticide-free cultivation, and includes a crop cultivation house which is formed of a light transmissive material and in which crops are cultivated, and a lighting control unit that controls the light to be irradiated upon the crops in the crop cultivation house.

Abstract: A wearable flexible strip of material including a useable section of material that is a flat strip of material that is torn from a rolled up section, the useable section of material including: a first side, the first side including a first fastening material, wherein the first side faces away from the user, a second side, the second side including a second fastening material that opposingly corresponds to the first fastening material or another material, wherein the second side fasces toward the user, is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an assay-ready frozen eukaryotic cell (stored frozen) in a composition that includes a cryopreservative and an inhibitor of xanthine oxidase, a kit containing a plurality of the assay-ready frozen eukaryotic cell, and a method of preparation thereof to minimize the variability in the performance of the cell, particularly in terms of undesirable intra- and inter-assay variability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution for preservation, perfusion, and/or reperfusion of an organ, especially the heart, for transplantation. The solution contains peptide inhibitor(s) of protein kinase C ? (PKC ?). Methods for using the inventive solution are also disclosed, including methods for preserving an organ for transplantation, for protecting an ischemic organ from damage, for attenuating organ dysfunction after ischemia, for maintaining nitric oxide release and/or inhibiting superoxide release in an ischemic organ, and for protecting an organ from damage when isolated from the circulatory system.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a substrate coated with a sulfonylurea herbicide, and methods for making and using such compositions, are generally described herein.

Abstract: Liquid adjuvant compositions, which comprise a polysaccharide, alkali metal bicarbonate, potassium sulfate and a dispersant, as well as methods of making and applications thereof.

Abstract: Dry adjuvant compositions, which comprise a polysaccharide, alkali metal bicarbonate, potassium sulfate and a dispersant, as well as methods of making and applications thereof.

Abstract: Horizontally layered tablets, methods of making the horizontally layered tablets, and tableting equipment capable of producing the horizontally layered tablets are described. The horizontally layered tablets can be produced by simultaneously feeding a segregated flow of different compositions that form the respective layers of the tablet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for use in attracting Tortix moths and insect traps comprising such compositions. The invention further relates to methods of using such compositions and kits comprising the components of the compositions.

Abstract: Methods of treating seeds are disclosed herein. Embodiments of the present invention include method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on seeds of useful plants, wherein such methods include applying to the seeds of fungicidally effective amount of a salicylic acid or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. Further embodiments include seeds treated with a plant propagation material protecting composition comprising a fungicidally effective amount of a salicylic acid or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, together with a suitable carrier.

Abstract: A method for controlling or killing pests (e.g., bed bugs). The method includes providing at a location a composition comprising a pest toxicant (e.g., permethrin or a pyrethroid) and an organic nitrogenous compound (e.g., histamine). The organic nitrogenous compound is capable of attracting, arresting, aggregating and/or altering the behavior of the pests at the location. A composition containing a pest toxicant (e.g., permethrin or a pyrethroid) and an organic nitrogenous compound (e.g., histamine) capable of attracting, arresting, aggregating and/or altering the behavior of one or more pests (e.g., bed bugs). A method of attracting, arresting, aggregating and/or altering the behavior of pests (e.g., bed bugs) at a location. The method includes providing at the location a composition comprising an organic nitrogenous compound (e.g., histamine). A composition containing an organic nitrogenous compound (e.g.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel triazole derivatives of formula (I) having insecticidal activity, to processes and intermediates for preparing them, to insecticidal, acaricidal, nematicidal or molluscicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, nematode or mollusc pests

Abstract: Provided herein are new N-,C-disubstituted azoles and derivatives thereof that exhibit nematicidal activity and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: This disclosure features methods for the use of combinations including a paraffinic oil and a pigment for increasing resistance of plants to one or more abiotic stresses.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: An antibacterial member is provided which has no harmful effect on a content therein such as food and a pharmaceutical agent, but exerts sufficient and long-lasting antibacterial effect, and can be manufactured easily at low cost. In particular, provided is an antibacterial member suitable for a container of milk and a box lunch; the antibacterial member is composed of at least one base member and at least one plastic film fixed to said base member, wherein at least one inorganic antibacterial agent is contained in said base member and/or at least one of compositions disposed between said base member and said plastic film, no inorganic antibacterial agent is contained in said plastic film, said base member and said composition do not come in direct contact with a content, and said plastic film comes in direct contact with a content such as food.

Abstract: We disclose a system for preparing antimicrobial surfaces, coated with metal oxide nanoparticles by means of a novel sonochemical method. These antibacterial surfaces are widely used in medical and other applications. The deposition of metal oxides known to possess antimicrobial activity, namely ZnO, MgO and CuO, can significantly extend the applications of textile fabrics, medical devices and other items and prolong the period of their use. By means of the novel sonochemical method disclosed here, uniform deposition of metal oxide nanoparticles is achieved simply.

Abstract: An odor eliminating solution comprises the active deodorizing and antimicrobial agents of silver nanoparticles dispersed in colloidal suspension in a solution containing excess sodium tetraborate decahydrate, commonly referred to as borax. The silver nanoparticles provide deodorizing and antimicrobial properties through the colloidal dispersion which provides a high surface area to volume ratio for the suspension. The sodium tetraborate decahydrate provides deodorizing and antimicrobial properties through its co-complexing ability with various substances. The combination of both provides the present invention with long term stability and deodorizing and antimicrobial activity. Furthermore, the present invention includes the method for formulating the odor eliminating solution through the combination of a silver nanoparticle source solution and an aqueous sodium tetraborate solution which results in a chemical reaction that synthesizes the silver nanoparticles from the silver cations.

Abstract: Provided is a photocatalytic composition comprising zinc (Zn) doped titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, wherein the ratio of titanium dioxide nanoparticles to zinc is from about 5 to about 150. The photocatalytic composition absorbs electromagnetic radiation in a wavelength range from about 200 nm to about 500 nm, and the absorbance of light of wavelengths longer than about 450 nm is less than 50% the absorbance of light of wavelengths shorter than about 350 nm.

Abstract: Provided herein are isolated yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp., compositions comprising yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp., methods of using the compositions to increase yield of soybean plants, plant parts, and soybean plants derived therefrom, and methods of making the compositions. Such yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp. are in certain instances referred to herein as simply “Methylobacterium”. In certain embodiments, yield enhancing Methylobacterium sp. can be distinguished from other yield neutral or yield negative Methylobacterium by assaying the Methylobacterium sp. for improved yield in a controlled environment (i.e. a growth chamber or greenhouse) or in a field test in comparison to untreated control plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising Methylobacterium and depleted of substances that promote growth of resident microorganisms on a plant or seed, methods for improving fruit production, methods of making the compositions, and methods of treating a plant or seed with a composition comprising Methylobacterium. Also provided are methods and compositions comprising Methylobacterium that provide for improved fruit production.

Abstract: The present invention provides both compositions comprising Methylobacterium and compositions comprising Methylobacterium that are depleted of substances that promote growth of resident microorganisms on a lettuce plant or seed. Also provided are methods for improving lettuce production, methods of making the compositions, and methods of treating a lettuce plant or seed with the compositions comprising Methylobacterium.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for development of a virulent bacteriophage-based treatment for the control of plant diseases caused by Xylella fastidiosa. The invention further provides methods of isolating and propagating bacteriophage virulent to X. fastidiosa in a Xanthomonas bacterial host and for treating or reducing symptoms of X. fastidiosa infection in a plant. The invention further provides methods of isolating and propagating bacteriophage virulent to Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri and for treating or reducing symptoms of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri infection in a plant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for producing a composite biscuit product, the method comprising: forming a filling comprising a yoghurt powder and from 10 to 30 wt % of dry starch, based on the total weight of the filling, wherein the filling has an Aw of from 0.05 to 0.25 and contains live lactic cultures having a cell count of at least 107 cfu/g; contacting the filling with one or more biscuit parts to form a composite biscuit product.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a baked confectionery with good aroma, which can maintain its shape and has the crispy texture and is not fragile in spite of having a high oil content. The present invention provide a baked confectionery obtained by using cereal flour, oils and fats, and saccharides as main raw materials, the baked confectionery including the oils and fats by 60 to 120 mass % relative to the cereal flour. The oils and fats contain triacylglycerol including a medium-chain fatty acid with 6 to 10 carbons as a constituent fatty acid by 50 mass % or more relative to the oils and fats.

Abstract: An animal hide removal apparatus is provided. The apparatus may have a plurality of pulleys and winches that are associated with cables that are selectively connected to a carcass. Operation of the winches moves the cables in opposite directions to remove the hide from the animal.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a food forming apparatus to produce patties with a form member which comprises moulds in which the patties are formed, whereas the form member is located adjacent to a pressure member and is at least partially made from a porous material.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filling machine for producing sausages and a method for monitoring the state of fouling of a collection container and/or a channel which is in communication with the collection container of such a filling machine, where the filling machine comprises a vane cell pump for delivering pasty mass, a vacuum pump for generating negative pressure of the vane cell pump, where the vane cell pump is via the collection container for the pasty mass that is dragged along in communication with the vacuum pump. The filling machine further comprises an inspection opening that is via a channel in communication with the collection container for inspecting the channel and/or the collection container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a filling machine and a method for filling a pasty mass, in particular for the production of sausages, with a vane cell pump for conveying the paste mass, a vacuum pump for generating negative pressure in the vane cell pump, where the housing of the vane cell pump comprises an evacuation opening via which the vacuum pump can evacuate the vane cells. The evacuation opening is formed in the cover of the vane cell pump.

Abstract: A device for applying liquid flavors to collagen casing is provided. In one embodiment, the device comprises a cup and a roller for applying liquid flavor to the surface of the collagen casing prior to drying. In another embodiment, the device comprises an applicator having a base plate with a first hole in the base plate to allow the collagen casing to pass through the base plate, a second hole in the base plate in fluid communication with the first hole to inject liquid flavor through the second hole into contact with the collagen casing as it passes through the first hole, a wiper removably attached to the base plate to wipe excess liquid flavor from the surface of the collagen casing, and a liquid flavor injection line attached to the second hole in the base plate. In some embodiments, the cup and roller are combined with the applicator to apply the liquid flavor.

Abstract: Collagen casings having a final moisture content of between about 18.5% to 21.5% by weight may be produced by controlling the drying process for a collagen casing ready for drying. The collagen casing is treated with a suspension of polysorbate in vegetable oil following the drying process. The resulting collagen casing does not require treatment in a humidification chamber to increase the moisture content of the casing prior to shirring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device designed for the method for introducing food additives, in particular salt, into solid food, in particular raw or cooked meat. The device according to the invention and the method which can be carried out using said device are characterized in that the solid is introduced into solid food by means of a conveying device for accelerating the solid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a milk based fat mixture, where said process comprises the steps where in the first step milk base selected from mixtures of non-acidified milk base and acidified milk base is mixed with 15-85 wt % of edible plant oil and optionally acidifier, followed by mixing to obtain the fat mixture. The invention also relates to a milk based fat mixture obtainable by said process and to uses of said milk based fat mixture in food products.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel instant coffee comprising aromatized soluble particles and a method of aromatizing soluble coffee particles. The soluble coffee particles are mixed with roast whole beans, and the mixture is held for at least two days. The result is aromatized soluble coffee particles, as evidenced by the presence of relatively high amounts of 2-methylpyrazine in instant coffee comprising said particles. The instant coffee has a favorable content in aroma components, yet with a low oil content.

Abstract: A method for preparing a chocolate product and products producible by the method. The method comprises applying a stamp (12) or roller to a plastic or flowable chocolate composition (8) in a mould (4). The method may further comprise removing the stamp or roller prior to allowing the composition to solidify or set. Alternatively the method may comprise partially or completely solidifying the composition before removal of the stamp such that the composition retains the shape/texture of the stamp or roller when removed. In one embodiment the method comprises preparing a shell (2) from a first chocolate composition within a mould (4). The shell is then filled with a filling material (6) and a second chocolate composition (8) is deposited into the mould to provide a coating, backing or lid. The stamp (12) or roller is applied to the surface of the second chocolate composition (8) such that a closed cavity is formed by the mould (4) and stamp (12).

Abstract: One aspect relates to a process for the preparation of a chocolate tablet by co-milling a dry precursor and the chocolate tablet producible by the process. The dry precursor comprises (i) cocoa nibs and/or particulate cocoa butter and/or particulate cocoa butter equivalent/substitute; (ii) a solid bulk sweetener; and (iii) optionally dairy powder. The dry precursor is co-milled to obtain a powdered composition having a particle size of <10 ?m (mean) and/or <30 ?m (d90); and subsequently compressed at a pressure of at least 7000 kPa to obtain the chocolate tablet. Another aspect relates to a chocolate product comprising a filling sealed within a shell and a process for its production. The filling comprises a first chocolate composition and the shell comprises a second chocolate composition. The first chocolate composition has a melting point of 37° C. or less and the second chocolate composition has a melting point of greater than 37° C.

Abstract: A Cake Making Implement. The cake making implement may be used to simultaneously smooth icing on a top surface and a side surface of a cake. The cake making implement may include a top smoother and a side smoother. The top smoother may be adapted to smooth the top surface of the cake. The side smoother may be adapted to smooth the side surface of the cake up to the top surface.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of a confectionery composition and compositions producible by the process. The process comprises providing a first sheet (10) of edible film having a plurality of first recesses (12) therein and a second sheet (22) of edible film, optionally having a plurality of second recesses (24) therein. A liquid filling (18) is supplied to the first recesses (12) and then sealed between the first and second sheets (10, 22) to form capsules (26). Molten chocolate (14) may be applied to the first recesses and/or the second recesses before the liquid filling. The capsules may be placed in a chocolate shell.

Abstract: A confectionery composition comprising an edible shell (12) having a filling therein, said filling comprising a plurality of solid inclusions (14) and at least one liquid component (16). A method for producing the composition comprising placing a plurality of solid inclusions (14) and at least one liquid component (16) in an edible shell (12). The solid inclusions and the liquid component are then sealed within the edible shell. The solid inclusions may be discrete pieces or they may be interconnected to form a network. The edible shell may be chocolate and the liquid component may be a low viscosity sugar syrup such as runny caramel.

Abstract: An ice cream machine for making ice cream, including a processing container forming a processing chamber for making an ice cream-type product; a stirrer mounted inside the processing chamber; a cooling system, provided with at least one heat exchanger associated with the processing container, for exchanging heat therewith; a device for receiving and housing a capsule containing a basic preparation; a device for transferring the basic preparation from the capsule to the processing container; a device for injecting a dilution liquid, associated with the receiving and housing device or with the device for transferring the preparation or with the processing container; dispensing means, connected to the processing chamber for delivering the ice cream-type product to the outside.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an alcohol containing bulk frozen dessert product that is formed by adding an alcohol containing composition to a frozen dessert product premix after the premix has been pasteurized. The alcohol containing composition is comprised of an alcohol, a water based mixer, and a stabilizer and/or emulsifier. The alcohol containing bulk frozen dessert product may have an alcohol content from about 2 to about 10% and will be able to be stored and consumed at temperatures for traditional bulk frozen dessert products.

Abstract: A processing method to convert oily sticky food byproducts into non-oily and non-sticky dry products by using liquid animal blood is provided. Moisture in the food byproducts is reduced for reducing drying cost and pH is adjusted to 4-10 with preferred range at 6-8, then liquid animal blood is mixed, heated to above 65° C. for coagulation to form non-oily and non-sticky wet products after removing free water. Then related drying equipment is used to produce the non-oily and non-sticky dry products. The non-oily and non-sticky dry products are in particle or fine form with good flowability. The dry products are easy to be stored, transported and applied, which are used in food and feed industries. Besides general feed applications, the non-oily and non-sticky dry products have bypass function for ruminants.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of the Aspergillus niger aspergilloglutamic peptidase in a feed composition containing cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and/or tubers to improve animal performance, reduce nitrogen excretion and/or reduce intestinal inflammation. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a feed composition or a feed additive comprising the Aspergillus niger aspergilloglutamic peptidase. The present invention relates to the discovery that the Aspergillus niger aspergilloglutamic peptidase is capable of efficiently hydrolyzing alpha-amylase/trypsin inhibitors that are present in wheat, barley and related cereal species, as well as hydrolyzing trypsin inhibitors that are present in pulses, oilseeds, and tubers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of beta zeolite in either a NH4+ or H+ form to animal feed as a toxin binder, wherein the beta zeolite is effective at binding pesticides commonly present in animal feed.

Abstract: A dog chew formed from an external outer casing made of predominantly animal hide and in an internal dairy-based material, the majority of which is concealed within the animal hide outer casing. The dairy-based material is a mixture of one or more dairy ingredients that may or may not be combined with one or more binding agents and preservatives, and said mixture of one or more dairy ingredients comprises the largest portion, by weight, of the dog chew, and said binding agent is added in a sufficient quantity to allow the dairy-based material to be pliable and stable.