Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of Lactuca sativa, in particular to a new variety of lettuce designated NUN 00142 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of Lactuca sativa, in particular to a new variety of lettuce designated NUN 09085 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: A system for operating a robotic arm, comprises a controller and a robotic arm. The controller receives an indication that a stall of a rotary milking platform in which a dairy livestock is located has moved into an area adjacent a robotic arm that is detached from the rotary milking platform. The controller also determines whether a milking cluster is attached to the dairy livestock. The robotic arm is communicatively coupled to the controller and extends between the legs of the dairy livestock if the controller determines that the milking cluster is not attached to the dairy livestock. The robotic arm does not extend between the legs of the dairy livestock if the controller determines that the milking cluster is attached to the dairy livestock.

Abstract: A pet carrier system for keeping an enclosed animal cool and comfortable in a hot location is provided. The pet carrier system comprises a pet container having an outer wall and an access opening formed in the outer wall. A coolant system is mounted in the outer wall of the pet container with the coolant system creating cooled air. Upon activation of the coolant system, the cooled air is directed into the pet container.

Abstract: A livestock barn is provided including a pit. A first portion of a pit floor slopes downward from a first side of the pit to a centerline of the pit and a second portion of the pit floor slopes downward from a second side of the pit to the centerline so that excrement on the first portion of the pit floor and excrement on the second portion of the pit floor is directed toward the centerline. The pit floor is sloped downward from a first end of the pit to a second end of the pit so that excrement on the centerline is directed from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: An excrement-treating material has a core part, and a surface layer bonded to the core part by utilizing the adhesion ability of a water-absorbable polymer in the surface layer without using an adhesive. The excrement-treating material suitably exerts the water absorbability and water transport ability inherent to the surface layer. The excrement-treating material is constituted by incorporating pulverized water-absorbable polymer particles of 20 ?m to 50 ?m, and adding water to the surface of the core part after granulation to noncontinuously form a highly-wet part; reacting a water content in the highly-wet part and the pulverized water-absorbable polymer to noncontinuously form an adhering part; and bonding the surface layer to the core part through the adhering part. Upon absorption of excreted urine, permeation of the urine into the core part is accelerated in a part other than the adhering part.

Abstract: An animal safety harness system is disclosed. The animal safety harness comprises a series of adjustable straps to fit safely and comfortably around the animal. The animal safety harness also includes an additional set of straps which are used in connection with existing vehicle seat belt connectors to safely restrain the animal in the vehicle.

Abstract: A vertically moving pet bowl apparatus has a vertical tower having a first support column and a second support column. A movable tray may be secured to and located between the first and second support column. The movable tray has a plurality of openings for receiving at least one pet food bowl and/or a water bowl. The movable tray moves vertically between the first and the second support columns so that a user can access the movable tray in the up position and then lower the movable tray to the lower position wherein the pet may gain access. The apparatus allows the user to avoid bending down to provide food/water to the pet and instead allows a user to deliver food and water to the pet from an upright standing position. A top console controls the movement of the movable tray in the up and down position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the pet enrichment device comprises a housing, a microcontroller, a treat dispenser, an interface device, and a detection device. The pet enrichment device provides automated training by displaying videos and/or projecting audio via the interface device. The detection device captures, analyzes, and tracks the specific movement and specific positions of the animal. If a command is performed correctly, the treat dispenser may dispense an edible object.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a supplement. The system includes a pump having an inlet and an outlet line. The inlet line is coupled to a container, and the container has a supplement. The outlet of the pump is coupled to a nozzle. The system can be housed in a support box which is coupled to a feeder which has feed. Feed is discharged from the feeder, and the pump sprays a supplement to partially coat the discharged feed. Nutrients, vitamins, etc. can be added to the supplement which can add to the value of the feed.

Abstract: Vapor wake detection is a highly advantageous method and system for detecting explosives and other illicit substances. With vapor wake detection, a canine and a handler are used; however, unlike other detection schemes, the canine leads the handler. After the handler positions the canine in a desired location, the canine detects scents in the air that come to the canine. When the canine detects a trained scent, the canine leads the handler to or follows behind the carrier of the item with the scent. Once the carrier is identified by the handler, the proper personnel are contacted. To implement vapor wake detection effectively, specific rigorous training is utilized.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel pet toy and treat dispenser which may be filled with kibble and require a pet to roll the dispenser along a surface to cause kibble to randomly eject from various apertures in the toy and treat dispenser. Internal raised fins in the center section of the dispenser cause kibble to slide and thus tumble around the inside of the dispenser to further entice the pet to interact with the treat toy and dispenser.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-layer inflatable toy and a manufacturing method thereof. The toy comprises a liner, an intermediate layer and a surface covering; the liner is filled with air, and the intermediate layer is arranged between the liner and the surface covering; the liner is made of rubber material, and the intermediate layer and the surface covering are made of flexible material or elastic material; and the intermediate layer may be of a single-layer or multi-layer structure. In the present invention, a pet toy of a multi-layer structure is manufactured by using a liner inflating process, so that the product is light and can float on water, thus the problem that the toy cannot be retrieved or used continuously after falling into water is avoided, and the harm to people and objects by throwing is avoided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel electronic toy ball for pets, including symmetric left and right hemispherical wheel sleeves (1, 19), wherein the left and right hemispherical wheel sleeves (1, 19) are supported by left and right hemispherical brackets (2, 18), respectively. The hemispherical brackets (2, 18) are internally provided with main ball brackets (13). A pair of centrosymmetric actuating units are fixedly arranged on the main ball bracket (13). The actuating unit includes a motor (16), and the motors (16) drive a front main shaft and a rear main shaft to rotate via transmission gears respectively. The front main shaft and the rear main shaft drive the whole toy ball for pets to roll. The steering of the toy ball for pets is controlled by the rotating speed difference and the rotating direction of the front and rear main shafts. A velometer (speedometer) is fixedly arranged near the motor for measuring the rotating speed of the motor.

Abstract: A animal restraint adjustable harness having a two part pivotable frame having a set of fingers or arms extended therefrom to encircle or saddle an animal body, a spring hinge to force the fingers together, tabs or opening handles to separate the fingers, one or more harness straps, and a leash clip positioned thereon the frame and, thus such harness enables a single person to quickly and/or efficiently place the harness assembly on the animal using one hand and such harness enables safe restraint of the animal without causing the animal to choke or wheeze.

Abstract: A system and computerized method for monitoring and analyzing animal related data. In one embodiment, the system includes a processor and memory operable to identify a parameter related to animal management for species in a biological environment, aggregate animal related data from different sources about the parameter of the species, identify a baseline for the parameter, correlate the animal related data against the baseline to obtain correlated data, and analyze said correlated data to assess said animal management.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide an aesthetically pleasing bird feeder hanger display. In one implementation, a bird feeder comprises a bottle, a display insert, and a hanger. The bottle has a transparent, elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is configured to attach to a cap, and the distal end is configured to attach to a basin. The display insert is sized and configured to extend along a length of the bottle in the interior from the cap to the basin. The display insert has a rigid, planar surface with a proximal tab and a distal tab defined therein. The hanger has a proximal hook and a distal hook. To display the hanger through the transparent, elongated body of the bottle, the proximal hook is configured to engage the proximal tab, and the distal hook is configured to engage the distal tab.

Abstract: A reduced-weight poultry cage is used in conjunction with a reduced-weight trailer to transport live poultry for maximizing the poundage of poultry being transported while reducing the number of trips and fuel expenses. The poultry cage includes a combination of aluminum and plastic elements that reduce cage weight, provide for nesting of cages in stacks as well as easy replacement of failed parts. Furthermore, a drop-deck aluminum trailer with a reduced floor and guide rail alignment stops allows for a durable yet lightweight trailer that can haul a plurality of stacks of these poultry cages, thereby maximizing cubic feet availability while being compliant with various road and bridge laws.

Abstract: A floating device for use on a water surface is disclosed. The floating device comprises: a generally spherical hollow body defined by an equator line, a top pole and a bottom pole. The floating device further comprises a non-flat floating member, being inside the hollow body and having an apex constituted to support the top pole when the floating device is placed on the water surface. The body of the floating device is formed with at least one opening at each of the top and the bottom poles, and with an arrangement of openings circumferentially distributed above and below the equator line.

Abstract: A method of increasing the probability of breeding swine via a lighting system with a programmable timing device. The lighting system is programmed to present differing photoperiods such that the amount of light observed by a swine every day or week gradually decreases, mimicking a seasonal change, typically from summer to fall. As a result, swine psychologically and physiologically believe that seasons are changing resulting in increased probability of breeding for the swine.

Abstract: Genetically modified mice and nucleic acid constructs for making the genetically modified mice are described. A first mouse having a gene encoding an activator (such as a Cre recombinase) operably linked to a developmentally-regulated promoter (such as a Nanog promoter) is provided. A second mouse having a toxic responder gene (such as a gene encoding diphtheria toxin A) is provided, where the toxic gene is expressed only in the presence of an activator. Embryos from a mating of the first and the second mouse are provided as host embryos suitable for generating mice from donor cells introduced into the host embryos. Ablating the ICM of a mouse embryo physically, chemically, or genetically is described, as well as making FO generation mice that are substantially or in full derived from donor cells, employing a host mouse embryo with an ablated or nonproliferating ICM.

Abstract: Methods of generating modified embryos and mammals by introduction of donor cells into an early stage embryo are provided, such that the resulting embryo and animal generated therefrom has a significant contribution to all tissues from the donor cells and is capable of transmitting the donor cell DNA.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising non-human animals comprising neurons expressing stabilized step function opsin proteins on neural plasma membranes and methods of using the same to selectively depolarize neurons residing in microcircuits of the pre-frontal cortex to affect one or more social behaviors, communications, and/or conditioned behaviors in the non-human animal.

Abstract: Provided herein is a mouse that produces hybrid antibodies containing human variable regions and mouse constant regions.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of inducing psychosis in animals using light-responsive opsins and methods of identifying or screening compounds that may be useful in treating psychosis.

Abstract: A fishing spinning reel according to the disclosure includes a drive shaft sleeve rotatably supported by a reel body, a spool shaft that reciprocates back and forth, an cylindrical aligning holder attached on a front end portion of the drive shaft sleeve, and a bearing that is fitted on an inner peripheral surface of the aligning holder and supports the spool shaft slidably in a front-rear direction. The aligning holder includes a bearing fitted portion that is situated in front of the front end portion of the drive shaft sleeve and has the inner peripheral surface on which the bearing is fitted, and a concentric fitting portion fitted into the front end portion of the drive shaft sleeve to obtain a high concentricity of the bearing with the drive shaft sleeve.

Abstract: A breakaway adapter system is provided that allows the same breakaway joints and breakaway boom segments to be used with either front-mounted or rear-mounted booms. The adapter system may have a multi-piece construction with a secondary boom segment end cap that can be reconfigured to receive either a left-side hinged or right-side hinged adapter hinge bracket or hinge plate. This allows a main boom body to be reversed for switching between front-mounted and rear-mounted configurations by rotating the main boom body 180-degrees while retaining breakaway joints and breakaway boom segments in rearward deflecting positions.

Abstract: A deflectable touchdown wheel system for a sprayer boom of an agricultural sprayer is provided that includes a touchdown wheel that deflects transversely when contacting the ground at an angle, damping ground contact impact forces at the sprayer boom reducing reactionary forces such as external steering inputs at the sprayer vehicle.

Abstract: An autonomous spraying platform is provided. The autonomous spraying platform has a main frame platform supported by a first and a second wheel in tandem. Supported by the main frame platform and extended perpendicular thereto are extended booms having multiple movable and/or telescoping arms which touch the ground on each side by small wheels for balance and sensing of the ground. Liquids, foams or powders, which may carry pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers or other pro-growth ingredients, may be dispensed across the bottom edge of the extended booms. The main frame platform may be controlled locally by sensors utilizing GPS (or other positioning technology) or remotely by a computer or even alive operator. The device may allow for real-time precise delivery of pro-growth materials to plants.

Abstract: A multi-axis breakaway joint system for a boom of an agricultural sprayer is provided that is configured to allow a breakaway boom segment to deflect in compound directions through more than one plane. The multi-axis breakaway joint system may include a compound hinge assembly interconnecting the first and breakaway boom segments. The compound hinge assembly has a first hinge arrangement configured to allow deflection of the breakaway boom segment in a first direction of deflection. A second hinge arrangement is configured to allow deflection of the breakaway boom segment in a second direction of deflection. The first and second hinge arrangements allow for variable amounts of deflection in the first and second directions of deflection with respect to each other.

Abstract: A breakaway boom segment is provided with perforated outer walls. The breakaway boom segment ma have a fabricated box configuration with cutouts, which may include a pair of multi-flanged channel pieces that are connected to each other with respective channel openings facing each other and pairs of upper and lower flanges connected to each other to provide a box configuration and having an interior space that is accessible through openings of the cutouts.

Abstract: A machine controller may communicate with a joystick (or grip) and/or a touchscreen Human Machine Interface (HMI) (or other input module) on first data communication bus or path, and communicate with machine specific control modules and/or a field computer on a second data communication bus or path. The machine controller may receive operator commands from the joystick or other input module and instruct the corresponding machine specific control module accordingly. Concurrently, the field computer may be used by the operator to monitor and/or control a different function of the machine via a different machine specific control module. As a result, the operator may keep his hand on the joystick or other input module while monitoring a different function.

Abstract: A bird repellent apparatus having an integral base member and a plurality of prongs. The base member, by means of a plurality of tabs having holes for receiving screws or other fasteners, can be affixed to virtually any desired surface. The plurality of prongs with sharp tips presents an impossible barrier to birds that would otherwise land or perch on the surface to which the present invention is affixed. The combined base member and prongs are formed from injection molded plastic structure that also provide the tabs having holes to secure the base member to the underlying surface.

Abstract: A device for producing a sound like the vocalization of an elk, the device having two pivotably connected portions, wherein said sound is produced by blowing into an opening, the air being directed over a bent vibratable reed, the pitch being adjustable by pivoting the portions to be more or less parallel to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of extracorporeal liver perfusion and, more particularly, to the design of a chamber in which a biological component can be housed to form e.g. a bio-artificial liver (BAL). It also relates to a bio-artificial liver per se, it's components and methodological steps associated with its development and use. The chamber (10) for the biological component (100) of a bio-artificial liver (200) is configured to allow: •Proliferation of the biological component, in situ; •Cryopreservation of the biological component, in situ, and •Perfusion of the biological component, in situ.

Abstract: An apparatus for micromanipulation of biological material, said apparatus including a vessel 1 having a reservoir 2 wherein said vessel has a channel 3 formed in a portion of said reservoir, said channel including an intermediate restriction 4 dimensioned to resist passage of said biological material but allow passage of liquid treatment solutions.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions containing a wetting agent, a polycarboxylate type surfactant, and a sulfonate type surfactant. The composition can be used as an additive package composition in a pesticide suspension concentrate formulation to enhance thermal stability.

Abstract: Herbicidal injury caused by 6-amino-2-(substituted phenyl)-5-substituted-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates in wheat and barley is reduced with the use of a safener selected from the group consisting of cloquintocet, fenchlorazole, mefenpyr and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Polypeptide having activity inducing pathogen plant defence, nucleotide sequence encodes it, microorganism, compositions and methods. The polypeptide is a subtilisin derived from a strain of Acremonium strictum. The polypeptide is encoded by the nucleotide sequence SEQ ID NO: 1 or sequences at least 90% homologous to the same and has the amino acid sequence SEQ ID NO: 2 or sequences at least 90% homologous to the same.

Abstract: Antiseptic compositions comprising at least one salt of EDTA are disclosed. These compositions have broad spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal activity and they also have anticoagulant properties. The antiseptic compositions have also demonstrated activity in penetrating and breaking down microbial slime, or biofilms. They are safe for human and medical uses and may be used as prophylactic preparations to prevent infection, or to reduce the proliferation of and/or eliminate existing or established infections.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing plant growth, comprising treating plant seed or the plant that germinates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one chitooligosaccharide, wherein upon harvesting the plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated plants or plants harvested from untreated seed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing growth of corn plants, comprising treating corn seed or the corn plant that germinates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one chitooligosaccharide, wherein upon harvesting the corn plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated corn plants or corn plants harvested from untreated corn seed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a six-component composition of volatile and less-volatile pheromone components that can be used alone or in combination with other compounds to attract and/or arrest bed bugs of both sexes and all developmental stages. This blend can be used to bait traps that are effective in capturing bed bugs in infested premises or can be combined with a pesticide that is lethal to bed bugs.

Abstract: Illustrated are compounds of the formula (I), which are suitable for controlling animal pests including arthropods and in particular insects and acarids in which the structural elements have the meanings given in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal N-cycloalkyl-N-{[2-(1-substitutedcycloalkyl)phenyl]methylene} carboxamide derivatives and their thiocarbonyl derivatives, their process of preparation and intermediate compounds for their preparation, their use as fungicides, particularly in the form of fungicidal compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or their compositions

Abstract: An agricultural or horticultural chemical according to the present invention is an agricultural or horticultural chemical containing a plurality of active ingredients, the agricultural or horticultural chemical comprises, as one of the active ingredients, an azole derivative represented by general formula (I) below, and can be used as a plant disease controlling agent that can reduce the content of an active ingredient: wherein, R1 represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbons, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbons, an alkenyl group or an alkynyl group having from 2 to 3 carbons, A represents a nitrogen atom or a methine group, Y1 represents a halogen atom, and n represents either 0 or 1.

Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a preservative formulation for use in treating wood or other cellulosic formulations, said formulation comprising: at least one biocidal metal compound; at least one organic compound; and a carrier. Preferably, the preservative formulation is copper/(tebuconazole/propiconazole) in a ratio of about 1:3 w/w; the carrier is preferably aqueous or spirit-based.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel amides and thioamides, to processes for preparation thereof and to use thereof for controlling animal pests, in particular arthropods and especially insects.

Abstract: Synergistic microbicidal compositions containing N-methyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and natural organic acids.

Abstract: The invention primarily relates to the use of phosphorus containing herbicidal active ingredients (herbicides) as desiccant for (parts of) plants of the genus Saccharum, and to corresponding methods for desiccation, i.e. for the desiccating treatment. In another aspect the present invention relates to a method for increasing the amount of saccharose (sucrose) obtainable from (aerial parts of) plants of the genus Saccharum officinarum, and to a method for producing saccharose from (aerial parts of) plants of the genus Saccharum officinarum.