Abstract: Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member.

Abstract: A deterrent device can include an elongated base having a plurality of spikes coupled to the base that are configured to extend from the base such that the spikes alternate on each side of the base between a lower-angled spike and an upper-angled spike. The base can further include first and second wings that each has a width that is at least twice a width of the base.

Abstract: A snake killing tool includes an outer body and a handle extending into the outer body. The handle retains a blade member at its bottom end. The outer body defines a pair of tines arranged to grasp a snake. The blade member is arranged for sliding movement within the bottom end of the outer body down to abutting contact with the tines. The blade member may be deployed mechanically or manually in a downward direction to sever the head of a snake.

Abstract: A cooling system for preserving tissue is disclosed. The cooling system comprises a base member, a temperature control sleeve constructed of a thermally conductive material, and a selectively removable lid member. The base member defines a reservoir and receives the temperature control sleeve. The temperature control sleeve at least partially defines a tissue collector chamber that is configured to receive a tissue collector. The temperature control sleeve is in communication with the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to receive a cooling medium. A slit formed within the tissue collection chamber that is sized to receive a tubing connected to the tissue collector therethrough. The lid member is configured to be selectively attached to the base member, and permit access to a tube mount for the tissue collector when the lid is attached to the base member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition and a method for disinfection involving the antimicrobial composition. It particularly relates to an antimicrobial composition for personal cleaning, oral care or hard surface cleaning applications. It was found that compositions comprising one or more monosubstituted phenols, terpineol and a carrier provide synergistic antimicrobial action. In a preferred aspect the composition also comprises 1 to 80%-wt of one or more surfactants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a control agent for a plant pest and/or a plant disease, the control agent being environmentally friendly and having a high control effect. The control agent is a control agent for a plant pest and/or a plant disease, containing a polyglycerin fatty acid ester as an active ingredient. The polyglycerin fatty acid ester is an ester of at least one fatty acid selected from fatty acids having 8 to 10 carbon atoms, and at least one polyglycerin obtained by polymerizing 3 to 10 glycerins.

Abstract: Disclosed is an arthropod pest control composition having an excellent controlling effect on arthropod pests, which comprises an amide compound represented by formula (a): a spinosin compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C4 alkyl group, R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, and X1 and X2 each represents a hydrogen atom, or X1 and X2 are taken together to form a single bond, and one or more compounds selected from Group (A): Group (A): the group consisting of fipronil, pymetrozine, a compound represented by formula (b): and a neonicotinoid compound containing a nitroguanidine structure.

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 I, or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, X1, Q, and n are as described herein.

Abstract: The compositions and methods for control of microbial growth, for example, in oil and gas field fluids. The present invention also relates to microbicides, and more particularly, to the use of biocides in gas and oil field fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid pesticide compositions which contain at least one N-phenylsemicarbazone of the formula A wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, halogen, CN, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 haloalkyl or C1-C4 haloalkoxy and R3 is C1-C4 alkoxy, C1-C4 haloalkyl or C1-C4 haloalkoxy. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the liquid pesticide compositions and to spray liquors of the invention, respectively, and to their use for plant and material protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for controlling plant pests, which contain the compound of the formula (I) in a mixture with fungicidally active compounds, except for cyclopropylcarboxamide derivatives and azolylmethylcycloalkanes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a physical antimicrobial method, which has the action of combating or inhibiting microorganisms when applied to the surface of human or animal body or an object. The method is safe for human body, and can prevent drug resistance caused by an antibacterial drug.

Abstract: Methods for forming core-shell magnetic nanoparticles are provided. The method can include: forming an oxide shell around a metal oxide core to form a core-shell magnetic nanoparticle; attaching an anchoring agent to the magnetic nanoparticle; reacting a RAFT agent with the functional group of the anchoring agent such that the RAFT agent is bonded to the magnetic nanoparticle through the anchoring agent; and attaching a polymeric chain to the RAFT agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the Bacillus sp. strains AT-332 (NITE BP-1095) and AT-79 (NITE BP-1094) isolated from nature; and a plant disease control agent, a nematode control agent and a plant growth promoter containing the strains as active bacteria. The Bacillus sp. strains AT-332 and AT-79 strain are effective in controlling both a wide range of various plant diseases and nematode-damage and capable of promoting the growth of useful plants, due to a culture containing a secondary metabolite of the strains or cultivated and isolated live bacteria of the strains being introduced to a plant body or to the culture soil.

Abstract: An improved spiral oven and method for its use includes the step of using a forward/reversing fan to produce a first airflow and a second inverted airflow in the cooking chamber. The proportion of time each airflow occurs may be unbalanced within an oven residence time or cook cycle, and either airflow may begin the cycle. In addition, the fan velocity may vary so that the speed of the first airflow is different from the speed of the second airflow. A braking resistor allows the fan to quickly changeover between full-forward and full-reverse directions, while a programmable delay limits adjustments to the heat output control method until temperature variations caused by alternating between the first direction of rotation and the second direction of rotation have stabilized. Because of the reversing airflow pattern, the product cooks more evenly across the cook belt.

Abstract: A device for simultaneous cutting of dough into shapes including upper and lower platform members as well as interior and exterior cutting members. The upper platform member may be actuated to cause the interior cutting members to be telescopically inserted into the exterior cutting members thereby enabling cutting of prepared cookie dough into a plural cookies by each set of interior and exterior cutting members.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a multi-stage rotary food product folder apparatus for forming a folded food product, generally including a drive system, a cam system and a platform system. The drive system includes at least one motor and a shaft. Rotation of at least one cam of the cam system can be driven by the shaft of the drive system. The platform assembly can be secured to a platform. The platform can be rotatably driven by the drive system. The cam system engages the platform assembly to fold the folded food product.

Abstract: An apparatus useful in removing internal organs from a game animal, and a method of field dressing an animal. The apparatus includes, generally, a pair of tubes, slidably engaged one within the other, with a hook structure removably affixed to the end of the inner tube. The position of the tubes relative to one-another is controlled by longitudinal and latitudinal channels extending along one of the tubes, and a protuberance formed on the other tube. The associated method for removing internal organs from a game animal using the disclosed apparatus includes inserting the apparatus into the anus of a game animal, securing the hook to the flesh of the animal, cutting around the anus, and pulling back the internal tube so that the anal tract is locked within the proximal end of the external tube.

Abstract: A film-forming collagen concentrate is provided containing at least 18% by weight dry matter. At least 50% by weight of the protein of a homogeneous suspension produced from the concentrate in a 0.15 molar aqueous sodium dihydrogenphosphate buffer having a pH of 7 and a calculated dry matter fraction of 0.5% by weight may be separated as sediment by 15 min centrifugation at 1780 RFC and 15° C. A process is also disclosed for producing a collagen-concentrate-containing food casing that includes (a) producing an aqueous collagen mass; (b) concentrating the aqueous collagen mass until it has a solids fraction of 18% by weight or more; (c) admixing the concentrate with dilute acid to obtain a (co)extrudable or castable collagen mass; (d) coextruding or casting the collagen mass to from a casing; (e) solidifying the casing and, optionally, (f) drying the casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (2) for transferring longitudinally supplied elongate food products (4), such as for instance sausages. The sausages are placed here in a recess (10) of a rotatable holder body (9) and subsequently set down in lateral direction. The invention further relates to an assembly (1) of such a transfer device and a feed conveyor (3) for sausages connecting to the transfer device. The invention moreover relates to a method for transferring elongate food products such as sausages.

Abstract: A method for cutting a meat portion to make a plurality of meat slices includes cutting the meat portion from an edge of a first end towards a second position before an edge of a second end spanning a horizontal lengthwise direction in a first cut; and cutting the meat portion from the edge of the second end towards a first position before the edge of the first end spanning the horizontal lengthwise direction in a second cut.

Abstract: The present invention relates to filling compositions comprising an encapsulated oil, and optionally a free liquid oil. The encapsulated oil comprises at least 40% w/w of a liquid oil encapsulated in a matrix material. The invention also relates to processes for the preparation of the filling composition and its use in composite food products.

Abstract: A photo-degradable chewing gum base composition including an elastomer; and a block copolymer of vinyl acetate and methylphenylsilane having a structure of formula (I)— wherein m and p are integers in the range of 1 to 500, and n is an integer in the range of 2 to 100, is disclosed. The block copolymer facilitates environmental degradation of improperly disposed chewing gum cuds. Also described is a method of preparing a photo-degradable chewing gum composition.

Abstract: A method for dispensing a frozen confection is provided the method comprising: providing a refrigerated, insulated chamber, which houses at least one container, containing a frozen confection at a temperature of ?12° C. or below; wherein the at least one container has an outlet which is closed by a self-closing valve; wherein the container comprises flexible bag containing the frozen confection located inside a bottle; pressurizing gas in the region inside the bottle and outside the flexible bag thereby applying pressure to the frozen confection so that the valve opens and the frozen confection is forced out of the container through the outlet; releasing the pressure so that the valve closes. An apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A filling means for filling an edible cone with a frozen confection comprising: a tubular housing which surrounds and is coaxial with a piston; the piston having a longitudinal passage which has an outlet at the lower end and an inlet at the upper end; and means for supplying the frozen confection to the inlet of the longitudinal passage of the piston, wherein the tubular housing has an outlet at the lower end which is a nozzle having vertical slits and the outlet of the longitudinal passage of the piston is a nozzle having a rounded aperture and wherein the piston is longitudinally movable within the tubular housing such that when the piston is seated within the tubular housing the piston covers the vertical slits, and when the piston is raised within the tubular housing the vertical slits are uncovered is provided.

Abstract: A weatherized mineral mixture is produced by heating a digestible fat or fatty acid and spraying a mineral mixture with the heated digestible fatty acid to form a protective layer over the mineral mixture. The weatherized mineral mixture may be free of salts of fatty acids, namely soaps. The weatherized mineral mixture sheds water and is wind-resistant. Upon ingestion by livestock animals, the protective coating is digested and the minerals within the mineral mixture are absorbed by the livestock animal.

Abstract: Process for removing pesticides from Ginkgo biloba extracts, which involves submitting an extract obtained by conventional methods to the following steps: a. Liquid-liquid extraction of the extract to obtain a medium polarity fraction containing ginkgo terpenes and pesticides not removable with hexane, and a high polarity fraction containing ginkgo flavone glycosides; b. crystallization from the medium polarity fraction obtained at step a) to give an intermediate with a ginkgolide content of not less than 50%; c. crystallization from the residual solution obtained at step b) to give an intermediate with a bilobalide content of not less than 50%; d. mixing of the high polarity fraction obtained at step a) with the ginkgo terpene intermediate and the bilobalide intermediate obtained at steps b) and c).

Abstract: A method for sterilizing microbial cells is provided. According to the method, microbial cells or a culture containing microbial cells are treated with a polyethylene glycol-based nonionic surfactant so that almost all of the microbial cells are sterilized while the enzyme activity expressed in the microbial cells is maintained at a high level. A method for sterilizing microbial cells and a material containing the sterilized microbial cells, in which the microbial cells are sterilized using a polyethylene glycol-based nonionic surfactant, can be used for foods so that the microbial cells are sterilized to be used in food production. Further, a material containing sterilized microbial cells can be used in processes for preparing tagatose, in which Corynebacterium genus microbial cells that produce Galactose and/or Arabinose isomerase are sterilized using a polyethylene glycol-based nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: Producing soluble oat flour with an increased level of avenanthramides by using enzymes to precondition whole oat flour prior to extrusion.

Abstract: A sweet potato snack chip which is made by cooking dough that contains a sweet potato flour composition that includes sweet potato powder, sweet potato flakes and mixtures of these. The sweet potato snack chip has a chip density of from about 0.6 g/ml to about 2.0 g/ml, and a chip fracture strength of from about 400 gf to about 900 gf. The preferred dough formed from the sweet potato flour composition is sheetable and cohesive. Fabricated snacks made from this dough have desirable taste and texture characteristics.

Abstract: Flavor encapsulation is generally performed by mixing flavor with a prolamin solution and drying the mixture into powdered forms of encapsulated flavor. In one embodiment, flavor and zein are separately dispersed in an alcohol-water mixture of appropriate ratio prior to mixing. In another embodiment, an aqueous food comprising bioactive components is mixed with the prolamin solution, thereby initiating precipitation of the prolamin and concentration of the bioactive components in said aqueous food. Resulting powdered forms of encapsulated flavor comprise the bioactive components from the aqueous food. In another embodiment, a two-phase drying process may be employed comprising removal of alcohol for evaporation-induced-self-assembly of zein microstructures, followed by removal of remaining water to produce said powdered form.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and drying methods for preserving sensitive bioactive materials, such as peptides, proteins, hormones, nucleic acids, antibodies, drugs vaccines, yeast, bacteria (probiotic or otherwise), viruses and/or cell suspensions, in storage. The compositions include a carbohydrates component and a glass enhancer component, wherein the carbohydrate component includes a mixture of di-, oligo- and polysaccharides and the glass enhancer includes ions of organic acid and protein hydrolysates. The composition is prepared by dispersing all the solid components in a solution and then snap-frozen to form small beads, strings or droplets. The preferred drying method of the frozen beads, strings or droplets is initiated by a short purging and structure stabilizing step of the frozen particles under a vacuum pressure of less than <2000 mTORR followed by a primary drying step under vacuum pressure of more than >2000 mTORR and at a desired temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the concentration of pathogenic organisms such as Listeria spp. in fermented food products. The method comprises the steps of: (i) providing a food material, (ii) mixing said food material with a starter culture, (iii) mixing the food material with at least one adjunct culture in form of a bacteriocin-producing Pediococcus species, (iv) subjecting the mixture provided in step (iii) to a fermentation process, said fermentation process being conducted at conditions that are sub-optimal for growth of the bacteriocin-producing Pediococcus species in order to provide a limited acidification and allow for a high production of bacteriocin, and obtain a fermented food product. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of bacteriocin-producing Pediococcus species as an adjunct culture for securing microbial safety of fermented food products.

Abstract: A fog distribution head for a fogging apparatus, which has: a fog inlet, and at least two fog outlets, each suitable for placing the inlet in communication with the outside of the head. The head includes at least two plugs suitable for plugging the respective outlets. Each plug is suitable for plugging a single one of the outlets, the plugs being movably mounted with respect to a frame of the head, independently from one another.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette case comprises an information receiving and sending module, a microprocessor and a sliding touch control module. The microprocessor is configured to collect at least one kind of data selected from the group consisting of personal information data, electronic cigarette case data, and electronic cigarette data. The sliding touch control module is configured to sense a sliding touch signal of a user and transmit the sliding touch signal to the microprocessor. The microprocessor controls the information receiving and sending module to send the data collected by the microprocessor to the electronic device according to the sliding touch signal.

Abstract: An atomizing nozzle of an electronic atomizing inhalator is provided. The inhalator includes a casing body, a closure wall at the opening of the front end of the casing body, a gas-outlet aperture on the closure wall, and a rear closure provided at the opening of the rear end of the casing body. A gas-inlet aperture is in the rear closure. A liquid-container and heater are provided in the cavity formed by the casing body, the closure wall and the rear closure. An airflow-passage connecting to the gas-outlet aperture is provided between the casing body and the liquid-container. A liquid-guiding device closes the liquid-container at the opening of the liquid-container. No liquid-storage medium is provided in the liquid-container. A connection-passage for connecting the airflow-passage and the gas-inlet aperture is provided between the liquid-guiding device and the rear closure.

Abstract: A garment for improving the wearer's posture provides cords that, when secured in place, exert a slight pressure against the wearer's shoulders each time he/she starts to slouch, serving as a reminder to be more erect. The garment had a horizontal channel that is located around the body of the user, preferably just below the breast area, that accommodates a first cord. The garment further includes vertically-extending channels that extend upward from the horizontal channel and over the shoulders of the user.

Abstract: An adjustable support brassiere comprises traditional bra elements—a bra band with closure; breast cups; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise inner support cups having opposite ends being selectively attached on each breast cup, and a respective support strap being secured to each inner support cup, with a distal end of the support strap secured to an adjustment clip, which may releasably secure a portion of the shoulder strap. Adjustably securing different portions of the shoulder strap causes lifting and reconfiguring of the inner support cup to produce a desired amount of substantially vertical lifting to the woman's breast(s) in one embodiment, which is generally healthier for breast tissue than the typical inward displacement. Adjustments may be made by a woman throughout the day to alter her appearance as desired. Alternative embodiments permit lifting as well as inward/outward displacement, and may therefore serve as a minimizer.

Abstract: A thumb brace comprising a glove having a thumb portion disposed between a palm side and a back side and comprising a first attachment region positioned adjacent a base of the thumb portion and a second attachment region positioned on the back side of the glove; a first elastic strap having a first end, a mid-portion, and a second end, wherein the mid-portion is disposed within a cradle of the glove between the thumb portion and an index finger portion of the glove, the first end is releasably attached to the first attachment region, and the second end is releasably attached to the first attachment region, whereby the first strap extends a distal end of a thumb metacarpal bone of a user of the brace; and a second elastic strap having a first end, a mid-portion, and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the palm side of the glove and the second end is releasably attached to the second attachment region, whereby the second strap reduces a proximal end of a thumb metacarpal bone of a user of the bra

Abstract: An article of apparel comprising: a pocket, the pocket comprising an opening to permit insertion and removal of an electronic device, the pocket further comprising at least one raised portion, wherein when the electronic device is located in the pocket, at least one operational control button of the electronic device is positioned adjacent the at least one raised portion.

Abstract: A versatile women's shapewear garment functions as a skirt, dress or skirt extension, and dress. A tubular main portion has an open top and bottom and a seamless dimension of elongation (at least thirteen inches) between the top and bottom and a diameter sufficient to receive a human wearer's torso. It has sufficient elastic material (at least about 4% spandex) so as to smooth and control the wearer's body. The main portion is narrowed to a bandless compression portion adjacent the top; it may have the same amount of spandex as, or more than, the rest of the main portion. A tubular decorative fabric band is attached by serging to the main portion adjacent its bottom and has a width such that it extends a significant distance past the bottom. The decorative band may be ruffles or a smooth colorful band.

Abstract: An eyelash holder includes a base and at least one eyelash mount supported on the base. The eyelash holder has a curved lateral side defining an eyelash positioning edge, and includes two holding slots being distal from one another and extending into the eyelash positioning edge.

Abstract: A decorative headgear simulating the appearance of a racing helmet is disclosed. It is in the form of a sheet of thin flexible material. The sheet is shaped and configured with a back panel (BP), a right panel (RP), a left panel (LP), a top panel (TP), a front panel (FP), and a chin cover (CC), all of which are adapted for inter-connection to form the helmet.

Abstract: A head and eye protection apparatus for use in conjunction with a helmet that envelops a wearer's head, the helmet having a front opening that enables the wearer to see. The helmet has upper and side edges that surround the front opening. A goggle provides a transparent viewing lens supported by a peripheral frame. The frame includes an upper frame section, left and right side frame sections and a lower frame section. The goggle frame is suspended via a dual suspension system wherein a first apparatus seats the goggle frame to the helmet, and a second apparatus seats the goggle frame to the user's face.

Abstract: A helmet including an engagement device for engaging a visor with a remaining portion of the helmet is described. The engagement device is adapted to engage the visor in two distinct engagement positions, wherein, in a first engagement position, the visor is in a first spatial relationship with respect to the remaining portion of the helmet and, in a second engagement position; the visor is in a second spatial relationship with respect to the remaining portion of the helmet.

Abstract: Sole structures for articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include a relatively soft and lightweight foam midsole component partially covered by at least one more rigid and/or dense cage (protective) component(s) and/or other protective component(s).

Abstract: A walking shoe that senses a fall and urges a user of the shoe to perform movement for fall prevention. When the walker stumbles or almost falls, a microprocessor is activated, based on a sensing signal of a pressure-sensitive sensor that senses a pressure applied to a tread to detect a lifting velocity and/or a lifting amount of the foot based on a detection signal of an acceleration sensor, and when the lifting velocity and/or the lifting amount is lower than a reference value, the microprocessor actuates a stimulator that stimulates a bottom of the foot. At this time, since the user reflexively lifts the foot, the user can avoid stumbling.

Abstract: A computer system including a Web site and/or a cloud array of computers configured to have a connection to a smartphone or other mobile computer device and use the device and connection to control a configuration of one or more bladders, compartments, chambers and internal sipes located in a sole or removable inner sole insert of footwear. The computer system can also use the device and connection to transmit data to the computer system for storage and/or shared or independent processing and/or analysis, process data from sensors located in either one or both of the sole or the removable inner sole insert of the device user, in, on, or near a center of gravity of the device user, in the device and/or in, on, or near the head of the device user, and use the processed data to alter a configuration of the bladders, compartments, chambers and internal sipes.

Abstract: A method for bonding PEBA plastic composition with dissimilar materials. Also, composite articles made in accordance with the method. The method uses only water-borne adhesive compositions.

Abstract: An outsole element may include a first side configured for attachment to a midsole or other shoe component and an exposed second side opposite the first side. A plurality of recesses can be formed in the second side. Each of those recesses may include a concave region aligned with a corresponding raised region located on the first side and may further include a corresponding traction element.