Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH071974. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH071974, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH071974 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH071974.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH079809. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH079809, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH079809 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH079809.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.

Abstract: A culture of the Agaricus bisporus strain B12998 is provided, the culture of the strain B12998 having been deposited under the NRRL Accession Number 50902. Other embodiments include a hybrid strain of Agaricus bisporus having BP-1 as one parent and an OW, SW, HW or experimental BW strain as a second parent. Still other embodiments include a hybrid strain of Agaricus bisporus having strain B12998 as at least one parent. Methods are provided for obtaining offspring including homokaryotic lines from select hybrid strain cultures of Agaricus bisporus, as well as methods and processes for producing hybrid mushroom cultures. A method of mushroom strain development is further provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transportation container blower for mortality prevention and welfare during livestock transportation, comprising: a body connected to a transportation means and having a space in which livestock is accommodated therein and a first blowing port formed at each of lower portions of both sides thereof to be opened; a blowing path installed at an upper end of the body to be long in a longitudinal direction thereof and having a second blowing port which is in communication with an inside of the body and formed at a lower end or a side surface thereof; and a blowing means installed at the body and connected to the blowing path.

Abstract: An animal waste scooper system that improves the collection and control of cleaning after pets.

Abstract: A pet toy and shelter is disclosed. An example pet toy and shelter may include a collapsible housing having a support structure, and at least one passage formed therein for entry and exit of a pet. The pet toy and shelter may also include a fringe curtain to at least partially cover the passage in the collapsible housing, the fringe curtain having a plurality of strips. The collapsible housing is configured to be oriented both upright and upside down so that the fringe curtain provides cover, a hiding place, a curtain from which to look out or through, shelter for the pet to relax and sleep in, and entertainment for the pet.

Abstract: A game feeder having a recessed game feed spinner plate, which discharges game feed through a relatively narrow opening. The spinner plate is rotated by an electric motor, which is housed in a protective enclosure within the game feeder, along with the battery and timer, and protected from animals. The narrow discharge opening minimizes feed loss by animals accessing the spinner plate. The game feeder may sit on the ground, or may be mounted on a support such as a pole or tree with mounting hooks and a bracket, and when mounted is especially resistant to feed loss or feeder damage by bears, feral hogs and the like.

Abstract: An adjustable animal garment, the garment comprising a tubular body defining a front opening, a rear opening, a chest portion and a back portion. The garment further comprises a plurality of discrete elasticized areas formed along a length of at least the chest portion or the back portion and configured to render said at least chest portion or back portion stretchable substantially transversely to the length of the chest portion or the back portion between an extended position and a rest position; and a fastening system connectable to the chest portion or the back portion, said fastening system being adjustably closing an opening along the length of the chest portion or the back portion.

Abstract: Equine boots with integrated, impact protection are disclosed. In one embodiment an equine leg boot includes a fabric body with an outer surface and an inner surface, the fabric body being configured to wrap around the lower leg of a horse. An impact-resistant protective member is disposed within the fabric body. A suspensory support strap is also provided, at least a portion of which is integral with the fabric body.

Abstract: The subject invention provides the materials and methods for synthesizing novel training devices for biological detectors, such as canines, to locate a specific material by recognizing a characteristic scent associated with the material. In an exemplary embodiment, the training devices encapsulate ate least one active odorant of certain illicit materials, such as cocaine, within a sol-gel polymer network. By manipulating the process of molecular encapsulation and polymer network synthesis, the novel training devices can reduce the influence of contaminants and dissipate the encapsulated odorant in a controlled fashion, allowing for the added benefit of improved shelf-life as compared to currently available training devices.

Abstract: A house training device for use in teaching a pet to urinate or defecate in a designated location. The house training device includes a pad on which the pet can urinate and defecate and a treat dispenser operably connected to the pad via a control circuit. A disposable sheet can be positioned on the upper surface of the pad in order to absorb urine and hold any fecal matter, and the pad includes a sensor therein that detects if the pet has relieved itself on the pad. The control circuit is configured to cause the treat dispenser to automatically dispense an edible treat for the pet if the sensor determines that the pet has relieved itself on the pad.

Abstract: A cat toy has a spherical housing formed of several housing shells. A motorized drive is operatively connected to said housing, for example, inside the housing and the cat toy is at least partially moved by the motorized drive. A lighting device is connected to the housing for emitting a directed light beam. The lighting device emits the light beam so as to generate a light spot.

Abstract: A pet toy includes an inner layer or shell; an outer layer or shell; a noise producing center layer and a noise making element. When the outer shell is deflected or compressed by contact, the center layer is also deflected thereby producing a first sound. The noise making may be a squeaker supported within an interior chamber of the toy. When the outer shell is deflected or compressed by contact, the squeaker produces a second different sound.

Abstract: A dog waste collection device for holding a disposable bag, with a handle having a proximal end for a user to hold the device and a distal end opposite the proximal end, a loop affixed to the handle at the distal end of the handle, a projection extending radially away from the loop, with the projection securing the bag to the collection device while the collection device is used to collect dog waste.

Abstract: A full 360 degrees hands free leash attachment unit is disclosed for walking or running with a dog, used as a child restraint and for construction workers or the like. It consist of an outer member that attaches around the waist area of a person. And, there is also a functional inner member and a leash attachment element which connects to it. Another embodiment has a circular waist member with a double curved inward design. And, another embodiment has a circular waist member with an extended lower shelf all around and, an alternate waist member with plastic pipe caps installed all around. All of the embodiments uses the inner spinner and the leash attachment element.

Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating milk producing animal feed conversion efficiency and carbon footprint, such as to allow adjustments to be made in the animals feed to improve milk production, reduce waste, and/or reduce the carbon footprint. In embodiments of the present application, a system is provided that integrates a digestion model of an animal feed with milk production efficiency and carbon footprint. Such systems and methods are useful to analyze and compare different animal feed compositions that differ from one another in one or more components and/or to analyze the effect of the addition of a feed supplement on milk production efficiency and/or carbon footprint. In some embodiments, the systems and methods described herein provide feed parameter-carbon footprint compromise. A feed parameter-carbon footprint compromise is useful to adjust animal feed composition by balancing milk production efficiency with effects on carbon footprint.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus for poultry, is disclosed, and comprises a feed source, a feed line formed at the feed source, a feed valve mechanism arranged in the feed line and which in a closed valve position blocks feed from passing through the feed line and in an open valve position allows feed to pass through the feed line. The feeding apparatus has a pecking block which is moveably mounted and mechanically coupled to the feed valve mechanism in such a way that the feed valve mechanism is closed when the pecking block is in a neutral position and the feed valve mechanism is open when the pecking block is in a deflected position due to pecking at the pecking block.

Abstract: A leafcutter bee nest block surround features a set of separate backing members and a set of separate side members connectable thereto in useful positions extending away from a common plane shared by the backing members and spanning along respective sides of a nest-block receiving area of the common plane. Each of the side members has a coupling end connectable to one or more of the backing members and a distal free end opposite to the attachment end. Each side member, at the attachment end thereof, comprises a coupling feature that is cooperable with a mating coupling feature at the perimeter of one or more of the backing members to couple the side member to the backing member in the useful position. The nest surrounds can be flat packed for efficient transport and storage and easily assembly through mating of the coupling features without external tools or equipment.

Abstract: An air-powered filter for an aquarium includes a base component configured to be coupled to a surface of the aquarium, the base component including a suction cup. The air-powered filter also includes a filter component releasably coupled to the base component, the filter component including a filter housing having at least one opening. The air-powered filter also includes a decorative feature coupled to the base component, the decorative feature configured to cover and disguise at least a portion of the air-powered filter.

Abstract: It is revealed that an organ such as pancreas can be regenerated by utilizing a fact that the deficiency of an organ is complemented by injecting an induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS cell) into a developed blastocyst in a blastocyst complementation method. Thus, the present invention has solved the above-described object. This provides a method for producing a target organ, using an iPS cell, in a living body of a non-human mammal having an abnormality associated with a lack of development of the target organ in a development stage, the target organ produced being derived from a different individual mammal that is an individual different from the non-human mammal.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel transgenic nonhuman mammals capable of producing human sequence antibodies, as well as methods of producing and using these antibodies.

Abstract: Devices and methods for forming a new and improved fishing hook is provided. Various materials, including fluorocarbons and polycarbonates, and combinations thereof are provided to produce a translucent or transparent device that maintains desirable material properties such as weight, tensile strength, ductility, and flexibility.

Abstract: A fishing rod with convenient devices for measuring a length and a weight of a fish, includes a display; a weight sensor, a measuring control unit, including a processor, a non-transitory memory, an input/output, a weighing manager, a communication manager, and a data bus; a measuring assembly, including an assembly body, an axle, a spring-loaded mechanism, and a retractable hook connector; a weighing hook, and a cavity for storing the weighing hook, wherein the retractable hook connector, is configured to show a length between a lower end of the fishing rod and a lower end of the weighing hook. The retractable hook connector can be a retractable tape measure or a retractable cord.

Abstract: A fishing rod jigging device for automatically moving a fishing rod in an up and down motion so as to move the fishing line within the water. The jigging device includes a housing having a drive assembly, and having a support arm extending outwardly from the housing. The support arm includes a fishing rod holder on a distal end thereof in which a fishing rod can be removably supported. The drive assembly moves the support arm in an up and down reciprocating motion along a vertical axis. The drive assembly includes a cam that rotates and engages the support arm so as to change the position thereof. In this way, the entire fishing rod is moved up and down in a reciprocating motion so as to create movement of the fishing line within the water.

Abstract: A reusable rock holder for use as a fishing sinker is disclosed. According to embodiments of the disclosure, instead of using a conventional fishing sinker in a fishing rig, the reusable rock holder can secure a rock or other object for use as a sinker. The reusable rock holder can secure rocks or objects having different or irregular shapes and/or sizes corresponding to materials naturally occurring in the environment. Furthermore, the reusable rock holder can release the rock or other object when snagged, allowing the fisherman to retrieve the rock holder and the rest of the fishing rig. The fisherman can then simply find another rock, secure it in the rock holder, and resume fishing. The availability of rocks at the fishing location can provide a zero-cost source of eco-friendly sinkers.

Abstract: Horse shoe, having a frusto-conical shape, that reproduces the shape of the horse foot, made of elastic material, the shoe can be associated to at least the hoof of the animal, without locking means, via an elastically deformable coupling, so as to ensure the easy insertion and adaptation of the shoe to any foot and allowing the optimal protection of the foot and the natural gait of the horse.

Abstract: A boom spray assembly, such as for an agricultural sprayer, has a feed pipe and a spray pipe with a continuous tubular body. The tubular body has at least one facial feed opening therein between the ends opening along a second axis at an angle to a first axis of the tubular body. A saddle fitting is coupled to the spray pipe that defines a first passageway extending along the first axis to receive the tubular body and defines a second passageway extending along the second axis in registration with the at least one facial feed opening and receiving spray material from the at least one feed pipe. At least one spray nozzle is coupled to the tubular body of the at least one pipe in communication with the first and second passageways.

Abstract: A bird deterrent assembly for preventing a bird from defecating on a vehicle mirror includes a pair of clamps that may grip a mirror. A sensing unit is coupled between the clamps to detect when a bird has landed thereupon when the clamps are coupled to the mirror. The sensing unit disturbs the bird thereby preventing the bird from defecating on the mirror.

Abstract: An electrical deterrent system including a pulse generator, power source, and substrates with accompanying electrodes for attaching to different types of surfaces and supports on various manufactured structures to repel pinnipeds from a manufactured or man-made structure that otherwise is not intended for pinniped use.

Abstract: A game animal distraction apparatus comprised of an electronic transmitter and a receiver/speaker. More specifically, the electronic transmitter is attached to or near a hunter and has a front and back housing, a switch, a transmitter button, a cable, a circuit board, and a power source. The receiver/speaker is attached to a tree or other vertical surface and has a front and back housing, a circuit board, a speaker, a connection point for receiving a connector such as a strap, a speaker projection, and a power source. The game animal distraction apparatus can be used to emit a noise, which can distract game animal and better orient the game animal for hunters.

Abstract: A heated game call used to attract wild game for hunting or observation, generally including a cylindrical barrel, a reed member, and a heating element integral to the barrel and positioned near the reed element. Electrical current is provided to the heating element via wires resulting in the heating of the barrel of the call and, the electrical current is provided by batteries that are contained within a compartment of the call. The barrel includes an exterior layer and an interior layer. The heating element preferably is sandwiched between the layers and positioned near the reed member.

Abstract: A decoy system having a body and a head. The body includes an underside having a keel and at least one string attachment member. A string is connected to the string attachment member and a weight. The keel includes a first recess and a second recess. In a storage position, the string is wrapped around the first recess in the keel and the weight clips onto the second recess thereby holding the string and weight in place when in a storage position. The keel and weight are generally low-profile in nature and have a generally flat bottom thereby allowing the decoy to sit upright when used on dry land. The decoy quickly converts to a deployed position where the weight is detached from the keel for use in water. In one arrangement, the graphics on the exterior surface of the body and/or head a applied using a hydro-dipping process.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a hub subsystem. The hub subsystem includes a casing defining a plurality of apertures therein. The hub subsystem also includes a plurality of arm suspension mechanisms. Each aperture of is configured to receive one arm suspension mechanism. Each arm suspension mechanism includes a biasing device inserted into one aperture, a collet coupled to the biasing device, and a collet nut coupled to the collet. The hub subsystem also includes a plurality of arms extending radially outward from the casing. Each arm is coupled to one arm suspension mechanism. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of waterfowl decoys. At least one waterfowl decoy is coupled to each arm.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the stabilization of nucleated cells in a whole blood sample ex-vivo, effected by an additive being a liquid composition for stabilizing an analyte in intact nucleated cells of a whole-blood sample ex-vivo, the composition being an aqueous solution, the solution comprising an anticoagulant, a phosphate salt, a cell-metabolizable sugar, adenine, and an antioxidant, wherein the antioxidant comprises a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, preferably a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant selected from the group consisting of SkQ1, MitoQ, SS-31, and a mixture thereof. In a specific embodiment, the liquid composition further comprises a protease inhibitor. Further provided is advantageous use of the composition for stabilizing an analyte selected from DNA, RNA and protein in intact nucleated cells of the whole-blood sample ex-vivo, as well as kits including the composition for practicing said use.

Abstract: A device for arranging a harvested heart to be stored in an enclosure before transplantation, whereby the heart is connected to a tube for supply of a medical fluid to the heart. A cylindrical insert intended to be arranged in a enclosure for the heart, comprises a fixture for immobilizing the tube in a central position of the insert. The fixture comprises an arm extending from the periphery of the fixture to the center of the fixture; and a jaw device for gripping the tube and maintaining the tube and the organ hanging in the tube in a predetermined height position.

Abstract: The instant invention is the storage of Type II collagen containing tissue in carbonated water. Such Type II collagen is useful for alleviating the symptoms of arthritis in mammals as well as the treatment of arthritis in mammals. Such Type II collagen is also useful for the prevention of arthritis in mammals. The instant invention is also a method for the preparation of a nutritional supplement that includes the steps of: (a) separating water-insoluble undenatured Type II collagen containing animal tissue from animal tissue not containing Type II collagen; (b) subdividing and sterilizing said tissue under conditions which do not change the original structure of the Type II collagen to produce a subdivided and sterilized product; (c) packaging the subdivided and sterilized product in carbonated water.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the discovery of a stable water-in-oil-in-water double emulsion. The double emulsion composition disclosed may contain molecular complex of volatile compounds for example 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). In addition, the double emulsion composition disclosed can provide prolong or controlled release of the volatile compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is generally in the field of methods, compositions, and devices for reducing the incidence of mastitis in an animal. More specifically the invention includes methods and compositions for creating a physical barrier on the teat surface or in the teat canal of an animal for prophylactic treatment of mammary disorders. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for use during the animal's dry period. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for placement in the teat cistern. In one embodiment, the methods and compositions are designed for placement in adhering to the external teat.

Abstract: Plant growth regulator compositions comprise an aqueous mixture of one or more plant growth regulators and one or more polyanionic polymers. The polymers contain at least about 80 mol percent of repeat units bearing at least one anionic functional group, the plant growth regulator being present at a level of up to about 6000 ppm. Preferably, the polymers contain respective amounts of maleic and itaconic repeat units.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising an acidifier intermixed with an emulsifier and a co-surfactant that form stable microemulsions in water. Also described are methods of dispersing a compound in an aqueous solution using the compositions of the present invention.

Abstract: Fumigation compositions and methods which utilize or comprise cis-1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene in amounts and under conditions effective to produce a substantial fumigation affect and preferably are essentially free of methyl iodide and/or are essentially free of any compound having a LD50 toxicty of less than about 50 mg/kg (oral, rat).

Abstract: A composition for killing and/or immobilizing insects, said composition containing 2-tridecanone, at least one solvent, at least one surfactant, piperonyl butoxide, and optionally a carrier. Also a method for killing and/or immobilizing insects, involving treating an object or area with an insect killing effective amount or insect immobilizing effective amount of a composition containing 2-tridecanone, at least one solvent, at least one surfactant, optionally butoxide, and optionally a carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 5-ethyl-2-[(RS)-4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl]nicotinic acid (common name: imazethapyr) and (5RS)-2-[(EZ)-1-(Ethoxyimino)butyl]-3-hydroxy-5-[(3RS)-thian-3-yl]cyclohex-2-en-1-one (common name: cycloxydim) and optionally 2-[(RS)-4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl]-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid (common name: imazamox).

Abstract: The present invention relates to ternary herbicidally active compositions, which comprise a) 5-ethyl-2-[(RS)-4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl]nicotinic acid (common name: imazethapyr) and 2-[(RS)-4-isopropyl-4-methyl-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl]-5-methoxymethylnicotinic acid (common name: imazamox) and b) at least one herbicide selected from the group consisting of 5-(2-chloro-?,?,?-trifluoro-p-tolyloxy)-N-mesyl-2-nitrobenzamide (common name: fomesafen), 2?,4?-dichloro-5?-(4-difluoromethyl-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)methanesulfonanilide (common name: sulfentrazone) and 3-isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-one 2,2-dioxide (common name: bentazone).

Abstract: A thiazole compound represented by Formula (1): wherein R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group optionally having one or more fluorine atoms, R2 represents a hydrogen atom etc., R3 and R4 are the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom etc., Ar represents a phenyl group optionally having one or more atoms or groups selected from the group A etc., and n represents 1 or 2 has excellent control activity against pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazoline compounds of formula (I). The compounds are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to veterinary compositions comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures comprising, as active components one insecticidal compound I selected from the group of acrinathrin, allethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, beta-cypermethrin, bifenthrin, cycloprothrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, cyphenothrin, deltamethrin, dimefluthrin, esfenvalerate, etofenprox, fenpropathrin, fenvalerate, flucythrinate, imiprothrin, permethrin, prallethrin, profluthrin, pyrethrin I, pyrethrin II, resmethrin, silafluofen, tau-fluvalinate, tetramethrin, theta-cypermethrin, tralomethrin, transfluthrin and zeta-cypermethrin; and one fungicidal compound II selected from the group of azoxystrobin, coumethoxystrobin, coumoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, enestroburin, fluoxastrobin, kresoxim-methyl, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, pyrametostrobin, pyraoxystrobin, pyribencarb, trifloxysstrobin, 2-(ortho-((2,5-Dimethylphenyl-oxymethylen)phenyl)-3-methoxy-acrylic acid methyl ester, 2-(2-(3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-methyl-allylideneaminooxymethyl)-phen

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures comprising, as active components one insecticidal compound I selected from the group of acrinathrin, allethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, beta-cypermethrin, bifenthrin, cycloprothrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, cyphenothrin, deltamethrin, dimefluthrin, esfenvalerate, etofenprox, fenpropathrin, fenvalerate, flucythrinate, imiprothrin, permethrin, prallethrin, profluthrin, pyrethrin I, pyrethrin II, resmethrin, silafluofen, tau-fluvalinate, tetramethrin, theta-cypermethrin, tralomethrin, transfluthrin and zeta-cypermethrin; and one fungicidal compound II selected from the group of azoxystrobin, coumethoxystrobin, coumoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, enestroburin, fluoxastrobin, kresoxim-methyl, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, pyrametostrobin, pyraoxystrobin, pyribencarb, trifloxysstrobin, 2-(ortho-((2,5-Dimethylphenyl-oxymethylen)phenyl)-3-methoxy-acrylic acid methyl ester, 2-(2-(3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-methyl-allylideneaminooxymethyl)-phen

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition containing an ester compound represented by formula (1), which composition is electrostatically sprayed to pests or to a place where the pests inhabit.