Abstract: The present spool brake device is configured to brake a spool, rotatably mounted to a reel unit, by a centrifugal force. The present spool brake device includes a rotary member, a brake drum and a brake shoe. The rotary member is configured to be rotated in conjunction with a rotation of the spool. The brake drum is disposed in an alignment with the spool along a rotational axis of the spool and is mounted to the reel unit. The brake shoe is contactable to an outer periphery of the brake drum and is pivotably supported by the rotary member, with a center of gravity of the brake shoe being located radially outside the brake drum.

Abstract: A fish bait dispenser includes a perforated fish bait container with a buoyant element, such as a cork, that provides sufficient buoyancy to cause the fish bait container to float. A line extends through holes in the container. A line lock, slidably attached but easily removable from a portion of line extending from the top of the container defines the depth at which the container will float. A weight attached to the distal end of the line anchors the container. A float, such as a bobber, freely attached above the line lock indicates location of the subsurface fish bait dispenser.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are provided for making the harvesting of sea life efficient. For example, real-time or periodic information about the status of the many traps a fisherman may have set is communicated to the fisherman while the traps are still in the water. A fisherman can use this information to determine the best time and path for trap retrieval and reset operations to reduce fuel use and improve the catch efficiency per unit effort.

Abstract: Methods of removing a fishing lure and devices for use therein are disclosed. The methods include gripping a fishing lure between coverings on first and second arms of a fishing lure remover that is movable between a first position and a second position. The coverings are constructed of pliable material, and the fishing lure remover engages and grips the fishing lure between the coverings and maintains the surface finish of the fishing lure while moving the fishing lure from a first location to a second location.

Abstract: A stackable creature control member, a stacked assembly of creature control members and mounting assemblies for mounting in an operating position the stackable creature control member and/or the stacked assembly of creature control members. The stackable creature control member has a creature control substance applied over a planar or a non-planar surface. i.e., a surface having a plurality of points each of which has a different z-axis coordinate. The stackable feature of the creature control members allows the creature control members to be stacked for packing, shipping and/or use. The stackable assembly allows an individual to readily separate one creature control member from a directly adjacent creature control member without any liner or other separating member being present between adjacent creature control members.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention can be an electronic insect killing apparatus including a handle; and a racket assembly coupled to and extending upward from the handle, the racket assembly comprising a frame forming a central opening; an electrically conductive grid assembly positioned within the central opening of the frame; and an insulator assembly positioned within the grid assembly and comprising insulating members, the insulating members forming zones within the central opening, wherein a unique scoring indicium is associated with each zone,

Abstract: A sprayer boom for use with an agricultural sprayer has perforated outer walls. The perforated outer walls may connect boom frame tube stringers to each other by way of stringer connecting plates with cutouts. The perforated outer walls may be defined by webs of material extending between the tube stringers and multiple openings defined between the webs of material.

Abstract: This patent describes a longer/variable length glue trap barrier that consists of multiple substrates connected to one another by perforation, each with a layer of non-drying glue extending completely from end to end along the longest dimension of the substrate. The barrier can be sized to fit a desired space by tearing along the perforation, and multiple barriers can be attached to one another for extended length and custom configurations. If and when a pest is caught in one of the individual traps within the longer barrier, the perforation allows for easy removal and disposal of the trap, and a new one to be put in its place, restoring the continuity of the barrier.

Abstract: A rodent bait system for use with a vehicle to prevent rodents from entering an interior portion of the vehicle is provided. The rodent bait system includes a base assembly having a plurality of tubular members coupled together by connecting joints, the base assembly designed to be disposed on a ground surface and oriented such that the plurality of tubular members and connecting joints conform around at least one tire of the vehicle, the plurality of tubular members having at least one entryway for permitting a rodent to enter the base assembly, a housing assembly coupled to the base assembly, and a bait member disposed within the housing assembly. The rodent enters the entryway of the base assembly and is directed along an interior path defined by any number of the tubular members and connecting joints to permit the rodent to access the bait member.

Abstract: A shooting strap and game drag apparatus includes a radius-adjustable first strap member. A second strap member is connected to the first strap member, and a plurality of hand/wrist reception loops are connected to longitudinally sequential locations along the second strap member. In a first mode of use, the first strap member is secured to a tree trunk, and the shooter holds a firearm and selects a hand/wrist reception loop on the second strap member to provide aim stabilization of the firearm via tension in the second strap. In a second dual mode of use, the first strap member is removed from the tree and secured to the neck of a game animal, and the shooter grabs a portion of the second strap member and pulls on the second strap member, thereby facilitating transportation of the animal such as by dragging the game animal along the ground.

Abstract: A game call device generally comprising a pan assembly which includes a frame combined with a striking plate and a sounding board. The striking plate has an external surface adapted to be struck by a striking member. The sounding board has at least two vibrational regions separated by one or more openings. In use, the striking member is manually slid over the striking surface to cause the sounding board vibrational regions to vibrate simulating the sounds of turkeys and other game birds.

Abstract: A device for dispensing animal scent having a housing that includes first and second interior compartments, a first lid that attaches to the first compartment, and a second lid that is hinged to the second compartment. The hinged second lid having a closed position and an open, functional position. The first compartment for receiving a battery that is in electrical communication with a heating element and wick that is received in the second compartment. The liquid scent lure is poured into the second compartment such that a lower end portion of the wick is submerged in the liquid. The heating element then applies heat to the upper-end of the wick through which a liquid scent is drawn by capillary action. The heated liquid scent rapidly volatilizes and becomes dispensed into ambient air from the exposed portion of the wick. The second lid defines an interior spacing.

Abstract: Device embodiments use a person's exhaled breath to distribute an evaporated, sublimated, or vaporized material. The disclosure provides non-powered devices that use evaporation or sublimation to create the vapor that is distributed and the disclosure provides devices with electric vaporizers which rapidly vaporize liquid scent materials for distribution. The scent can be designed as a masking or cover scent, an aromatic lure scent, a scent elimination material, a pleasant scent for freshening air in a room or automobile, or a repellant scent. The device can be worn as a mask. The device can be handheld or disposed at an area remote from the user's mouth with the breath blown in through a tube.

Abstract: An animal decoy generally including a hollow body shell, a head portion, and preferably a sleeve that in application covers or masks a moving head mechanism. The moving head mechanism generally includes an elongated threaded rod, a nut sized to threadably engage the rod, a spring member, and upper and lower plates. In application, the threaded rod is secured to the lower plate, and the lower plate is attached to an upper end of the body. An upper portion of the threaded rod is threadably received within a first end of the spring. The upper plate includes an aperture sized to frictionally receive a second end of the spring. The upper plate is then attached to a lower end of the head portion. There is a spacing within the spring between an upper most end of the rod and the upper plate. The spacing allows the spring to act to wind power, causing the head to similarly act from the force of the wind.

Abstract: A motion attachment device (11) is disclosed for use with a decoy (10) having a keel (21). The motion attachment device includes a housing (25) with a slot (26) which is configured to releasably receive the keel. The device also includes a pair of actuators (22) removably mounted to opposite sides of the housing. Each actuator includes a casing (23), a top motor (28?) for driving the movement of wings (36) and a bottom motor (28?) for driving the movement of the feet (35), and a battery (29) for powering the motors. The actuators are self contained and are removably mounted to the housing through a hand driven threaded bolt (40) extending through a bolt hole (41) in the casing. The bolt is threaded into a corresponding internally threaded bolt hole (42) in the housing.

Abstract: A decoy assembly includes a decoy body, a stake member extending through a thickness of the decoy body, a resilient member attached to or formed integrally with a lower end of the stake member, and a base member attached to the resilient member. The decoy body is allowed to travel up and down along the length of the stake member. Also, the decoy body makes rotational movement about the stake member, and pivot relative to the base member.

Abstract: A composition for cryopreservation of cells and tissues of human and other animals in a safe manner without using toxic substances such as DMSO, as well as for freeze preserving or freeze-drying of foods and pharmaceuticals. In embodiments, ?-poly-L-lysine is reacted with succinic anhydride so that 60% or more of amino groups are blocked; and, thus obtained polymer compound is added to Dulbecco-modified eagle MEM culture medium (DMEM) on market sale to form a cryopreservation liquid. In embodiments for foods or pharmaceuticals, the ?-poly-L-lysine derivative was added by 0.5-10 wt % to curb freeze concentration.

Abstract: Method and device for treatment of a heart after harvesting and before transplantation. The device comprises a container intended to comprise the heart; a first line for connection to an aorta of the heart; a fluid circuit comprising an oxygenator for oxygenating said fluid and a heater/cooler for regulating the temperature of said fluid; and a pump for perfusion of said fluid through the coronary blood vessels of the heart. The fluid comprises an oncotic agent exerting an oncotic pressure larger than about 30 mmHg and is cardioplegic by comprising a potassium concentration between 15 mM and 30 mM. A control device is arranged for controlling the pump to perform said perfusion intermittently, whereby the perfusion time is less than half of the cycle time. The perfusion is performed at a pressure of at least 15 mmHg and at least 15 mmHg lower than said oncotic pressure.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a polycarboxylic acid alkyl ester derived from straight chain or branched chain alcohols or mixtures admixtures thereof and polycarboxylic acids, wherein this solvent solubilizes the active ingredient of the formulation, as well as its use in agrochemical formulations.

Abstract: A biocidal article includes a support having a first side and an opposing second side. A polymer layer including a polymer is adhered to the first side of the support; the polymer layer has an average layer thickness and a top surface. A plurality of biocidal particles are fixed within the polymer layer, the biocidal particles are coated by the polymer, the biocidal particles have a median particle diameter less than or equal to two microns, and the biocidal particles include a metal salt having soluble constituents. The average layer thickness is less than or equal to two times the median particle diameter, at least some of the biocidal particles extend beyond the average layer thickness from the support, and the polymer forms a semi-permeable membrane through which the soluble constituents percolate to the top surface.

Abstract: In an example, a polymeric material includes a fibrous substrate, a cyclic compound chemically bonded to the fibrous substrate, and a microcapsule. The microcapsule has an encapsulated payload and is reversibly bonded to the fibrous substrate via the cyclic compound.

Abstract: Xanthochymol and garcinol, isoprenylated benzophenones purified from Garcinia xanthochymus fruits, showed multiple activities against fungal biofilms. Both compounds effectively prevented emergence of fungal germ tubes and were also cytostatic, with MICs of 1 to 3 ?M. The compounds therefore inhibited development of hyphae and subsequent biofilm maturation. Xanthochymol treatment of developing and mature biofilms induced cell death. In early biofilm development, killing had the characteristics of apoptosis. These activities resulted in failure of biofilm maturation and hyphal death in mature biofilms. In mature biofilms, xanthochymol and garcinol caused the death of biofilm hyphae, with 50% effective concentrations (EC50s) of 30 to 50 ?M. Additionally, xanthochymol-mediated killing was complementary with fluconazole against mature biofilms, reducing the fluconazole EC50 from greater than 1,024 ?g per ml to 13 ?g per ml.

Abstract: Disclosed is a preparation method of water soluble antimicrobial polyacrylate silver salt. The water soluble antimicrobial polyacrylate silver salt is synthesized by dissolving a water soluble polyacrylate comprising sodium carboxylic group (—COONa) or potassium carboxylic group (—COOK) in water and then partially changing the sodium carboxylic group or potassium carboxylic group of the water soluble polyacrylate to silver carboxylic group (—COOAg) using silver salt in aqueous solution. Next, ultrafiltration membrane is used to remove the sodium salt or potassium salt generated from the metal ion exchanging procedure. The last step is to remove water from the ultrafiltration treated aqueous solution of polyacrylate silver salt to give water soluble antimicrobial polyacrylate silver salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising dicamba and a drift control agent, wherein the drift control agent comprises at least one fatty alcohol. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing a tank mix and to a method of plant, seed and/or soil treatment. The present invention also relates to the use of at least one fatty alcohol for reducing the wind drift of a composition comprising a pesticide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of LCOs in initiating earlier flowering, increased number of buds and flower buds and earlier fruit development in non legume and legume plants, as compared to flowering and fruit development under conditions without use of LCOs, and the enhancement of plant growth and yield associated therewith; to compositions comprising an effective amount of at least one LCO and agriculturally acceptable carriers, associated with earlier flowering, increased bud and flower numbers and earlier initiation of fruit development as compared to conditions without use of LCOs, and with increased growth and plant; and to methods using LCOs and compositions of one or more LCOs and agriculturally acceptable carriers, associated with earlier flowering, increased bud and flower numbers and earlier fruit development in both legume and non-legume crop plants as compared to conditions without use of LCOs and associated enhancement of growth and yield.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising a rhamnolipid and a membrane disruptor.

Abstract: An insecticide composition designed for improved autodissemination. The insecticide may be used as a dry powder or a wet composition. The composition allows for better transfer of active ingredient to the target species, as well as improved stability of the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel pyridyl carboxamide derivatives and their use as nematicides, compositions containing such compounds and methods for the control of nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a co-crystal including thiophanate-methyl and a triazole-based compound such as tebuconazole and a method for producing an agricultural and horticultural chemical preparation using the co-crystal as a raw material. As one example, the agricultural and horticultural chemical preparation can be obtained by a method including the steps of obtaining a sol including a co-crystal by stirring a suspension including thiophanate-methyl, a triazole compound such as a tebuconazole, a surfactant, a defoaming agent and water at a mixing degree of 0.1-1.0 while holding the temperature of the suspension at 60° C.; and adding auxiliary components such as silica, calcium carbonate and the like to the sol.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols A, X, Y, L1, L2, G, Q, p, R1, R2 and R10 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Applicants have discovered novel steroid feeding inhibitors for Apis sp. that can be used in connection with traditional insecticide, pesticide, fungicide or other pest management protocols. The rapid decline of Apis sp. is devastating to the many crops which rely upon the bees, particularly honey bees (Apis melliofera) for pollination. Further it has been postulated that colony collapse disorder, may be the result of unintended ingestion by honey bees of insecticide, pesticide, fungicide compositions applied to nearby feeding sources for the bees. Thus, honey bee feeding inhibitors can be used in a pest management system to prevent unintended consequences to honey bees.

Abstract: This invention is about a water soluble antimicrobial polyacrylate silver salt. The molecular chain of the polyacrylate silver salt comprises sodium carboxylic group (—COONa) and silver carboxylic group (—COOAg). It is synthesized by dissolving an polyacrylate polymer comprising sodium carboxylic group (—COONa) in water and then exchanging the sodium carboxylic group of the polyacrylate polymer to silver carboxylic group (—COOAg) using silver salt in aqueous solution. Ultrafiltration membrane is used to remove the sodium salt generated from the metal ion exchanging procedure. An aqueous solution of water soluble antimicrobial polyacrylate silver salt with very few impurity is obtained. The water soluble antimicrobial polyacrylate silver salt is then obtain-ned from the aqueous solution. The molar ratio of —COOAg to —COONa of thus obtained water soluble antimicrobial polyacrylate silver salt can be as high as 66/34.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition is disclosed that contains an acid-solubilized copper ammonium or copper-zinc ammonium complex that is effective against microorganisms such as nosocomial or environmental bacteria, fungi, viruses, and the like. The antimicrobial composition can be used in the preparation of a medicament for treating microbes or a microbial infection, and may contain a carrier to create a cream, soap, wash, spray, dressing, cleanser, cosmetic product, topical drug product, or other antimicrobial product.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for preventing or reducing symptoms or disease associated with Xylella fastidiosa or Xanthomonas axonopodis in a plant. The invention provides novel bacteriophages virulent to Xylella fastidiosa or Xanthomonas axonopodis, including XfaMija and XfaMijo, and further provides methods for treating or preventing Pierce's Disease or Citrus Canker in plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the production of flowers, seeds and/or fruit of a plant, comprising the step of bringing said plant into contact with a composition comprising the micro-organism Colletotrichum tofieldiae and/or extracts of said micro-organism and/or filtrates of said micro-organism. Said micro-organism can be a strain of Colletotrichum tofieldiae deposited with the deposit number CECT 20833, CECT 20834, CECT 20835 or CECT 20836.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling bedbugs are provided.

Abstract: Concentrated organic pesticide compositions have active ingredients of two plant essential oils, cedar oil and peppermint oil, which synergistically act as arthropod repellants, and 2-phenethyl propionate, which kills arthropods on contact. Inert adjuvant ingredients are ethyl lactate, a surfactant, and sodium lauryl sulfate, an emulsifier, both of which facilitate dispersion of the oils in water. Dilution of the concentrated compositions with water for spray application is preferably at a ratio of about 1:640 by volume. All ingredients comply with USEPA/FIFRA regulations for minimum risk pesticides.

Abstract: An automatic skinning mechanism having an inlet conveyor, a take away conveyor, a skinning mechanism and a hold down mechanism that removes pressure form a food product as the skinning mechanism begins skinning food product.

Abstract: A multi-stage grading system and method of grading products. The initial stage comprises a binary grader grading products into a large size and a small size. The small-size products are subsequently graded into a plurality of small-size size grades by a mechanical grader. The large-size products are subsequently separated and graded into a plurality of large-size size grades by a higher precision weight-based grader, such as a vision-based grader or a checkweigher.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a device for processing raw materials and effectively producing meat- and sausage-based raw cured goods by means of a drying and aging process together with the addition of starter cultures, wherein the raw material or an already available intermediate product is exposed to a vacuum. According to the invention, moisture, in particular water or water vapor, released during the treatment under vacuum is bound by means of adsorbents in order to accelerate the drying process, wherein the adsorption process occurs in one or more stages depending on the desired degree of drying or the aw value of the raw material or intermediate product.

Abstract: Fresh food produce wrapped in a film, characterized in that the film has a moisture vapour transmission rate (MVTR according to ISO 12572:2001, condition B at 1 bar, 38° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to lighten the texture of a fermented dairy product comprising the following successive steps of: (a) providing a fermented dairy product containing 0.001 to 8 wt % of a texturizing agent and having a solid content comprised between 9.5 and 42 wt % and a total protein content comprised between 2.5 and 25 wt %, (b) freezing the said fermented dairy product at a temperature below 0° C. to obtain a frozen fermented dairy product, and (c) thawing the said frozen fermented dairy product at a temperature comprised between 0° C. and 10° C. to obtain a refrigerated fermented dairy product with a lightened texture.

Abstract: A non-dairy substitute can be produced from comparatively high starch legumes, such as chickpeas and adzuki beans. In some examples, the non-dairy substitute is produced by hydrating the high starch legumes, remove excess water, and then heating the hydrated high starch legumes in the presence of water and amylase at a controlled pH to reduce the starch content of the legumes. The slurry of reduced starch content can then be filtered to remove insoluble fiber and suspended soluble fiber present in the legume slurry, producing a non-dairy “milk” that can be used in a variety of products. In different examples, the legume “milk” is cultured with the addition of bacterial cultures to form a cheese or yogurt and/or formed into a non-dairy ice cream. In any application, an acidifying ingredient such as citric acid may be added to the product. This can help reduce or eliminate residual legume flavor.

Abstract: A sterile cheese base mass is proposed which is obtainable by (a) subjecting cheese-making milk to a heat treatment and thus creating a first intermediate product, (b) concentrating the heat-treated first intermediate product and thus creating a liquid cheese base mass as a second intermediate product, and (c) filling the liquid cheese base mass for further processing into a sterile pack, in which it solidifies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Heat stable chocolate comprising a fat phase, said fat phase of said heat stable chocolate comprising: 0.1-15% by weight of crystalline seed, 0.01-5% by weight of an emulsifier not being lecithin, said fat phase of said heat stable chocolate further comprising 25-94.9% by weight of a cocoa butter, a cocoa butter equivalent or combinations thereof, and at least 5% by weight of a cocoa butter improver, wherein said crystalline seed comprises SatOSat-triglycerides in an amount of between 40-95% by weight of said crystalline seed and StOSt-triglycerides in an amount of 30-85% by weight of said crystalline seed, wherein the main endotherm melt peak position of said crystalline seed is about 40° C. or higher when measured by Differential Scanning Calorimetry by heating samples of 10±1 mg of crystalline seed from 20° C. to 50° C. at a rate of 3° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a film-coating apparatus (1) for coating foods with a coating material, more particularly with sugar solution or with a solution based on sugar substitute, having a housing (2), a coating chamber (9) within the housing (2), in which a delivery means (6) for delivering the coating material can be placed, and having a circulating belt (3) which in sections forms part of the walls of the coating chamber (9) and is provided as a bearing surface for the foods. The invention relates more particularly to a film-coating apparatus in which the belt (3) has a multiplicity of gas ports (30) which are designed for the accelerated solidification of the coating material.

Abstract: A candy and candle combination assembly includes an embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a base that has a bottom end, a top end and a perimeter wall attached to and extending between the top and bottom ends. The base is comprised of an edible material. A wax stick has a lower end and an upper end. A wick is positioned in the wax stick and extends upwardly from the upper end. The lower end extends into the top end of the base. The base is extendable into a cake and the wick ignited.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for cutting chewing gum, the method including providing a chewing gum sheet to at least one cutting device; applying oil to said at least one cutting device; and cutting said chewing gum sheet via said at least one cutting device. Further disclosed is a method for cutting chewing gum, the method including providing a chewing gum sheet to at least one cutting device; cutting said chewing gum sheet via said at least one cutting device; and separating chewing gum from said at least one cutting device via a directing of compressed air onto said at least one cutting device.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of ice cream shaping, in particular it is relating to a mould for a frozen confectionery, suitable for creating a peelable frozen confectionery product. The present invention further relates to a shaped frozen confectionery product. There is still a need for an easy and effective mould that is suitable for making a peelable frozen confectionary product in a single mould without the need for a separate tool or device for making peeling lines, groves or other cuts. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mould for a frozen confectionery product that that makes grooves in the outer layer of a frozen confectionery products, especially peelable frozen confectionery products. We have found that a mould for frozen confectionery products comprising at least one inwardly protruding ridge, provides a tear line on peelable ice-cream made by said mould.

Abstract: A coating for an ice-cream wafer is disclosed “ice-cream wafer coating”. The ice-cream wafer coating comprises based on weight %: fat in an amount of between 35-65% and an emulsifier and/or an additive in a total amount of between 0.1-5%. A method for the manufacture of the ice-cream wafer coating is also disclosed.