Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV9504PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV9504PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV9699PB and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV9699PB and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV6478PH and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV6478PH and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV239377 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV239377 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV239377, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV239377 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV239377 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV950981 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV950981 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV950981, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV950981 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV950981 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV649368 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV649368 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV649368, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV649368 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV649368 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV406503 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV406503 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV406503, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV406503 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV406503 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV167385 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV167385 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV167385, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV167385 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV167385 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV921894 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV921894 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV921894, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV921894 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV921894 with another canola variety.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of canola variety SCV752340 and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing canola variety SCV752340 with itself or with another canola variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic canola plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to canola varieties or breeding lines and plant parts derived from canola variety SCV752340, to methods for producing other canola varieties, lines or plant parts derived from canola variety SCV752340 and to the canola plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid canola seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the variety SCV752340 with another canola variety.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051835. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051835. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051835 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051835 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050595. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050595. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050595 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050595 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050596. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050596. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050596 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050596 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050609. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050609. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050609 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050609 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050612. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050612. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050612 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050612 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052085. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052085. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052085 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052085 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052094. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052094. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052094 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052094 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057057. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057057. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057057 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057057 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01052136. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01052136. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01052136 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01052136 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058749. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058749. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058749 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058749 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01058808. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01058808. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01058808 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01058808 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01051604. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01051604. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01051604 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01051604 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Izabita and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gripper (2), robot arm (4) and milking machine provided therewith, and method for arranging teat cups (6, 8) in automatic manner on teats of an udder of an animal for milking. The gripper according to the invention comprises: —a fixation part (10, 12) for holding at least one teat cup; and—transport means (14, 16) for positioning the teat cup in the gripper relative to the at least one fixation part.

Abstract: A pressure control device for a milking machine includes a housing, a vacuum inlet, and two control circuits. Each circuit includes a main vacuum passage extending through the housing from the vacuum inlet to an outlet, and a main valve configured to take one of an open position and a closed position. A pilot passage extends from the main vacuum passage and includes a pilot valve body configured to take one of an open pilot position and a closed pilot position. The pilot passage acts in the open pilot position on the main valve to move to the open position, and permits in the closed pilot position the main valve to move to the closed position. A solenoid controls the pilot valve body. A holding member receives the solenoid and is attached to the housing through a first bayonet coupling.

Abstract: A separator for separating a liquid from a solid is provided. The separator comprises a housing with a longitudinal central axis, the housing having a top and a bottom. The housing further comprises an inlet for a mixture of the liquid and solid at the top of the housing, a solid outlet arranged at the bottom of the housing, and a liquid outlet arranged at the bottom of the housing. A conical screen plate is arranged within the housing, the conical screen plate dividing the interior of the housing into a solid collecting chamber and a liquid collecting chamber, the inlet running into the solid collecting chamber and the solid outlet running out from the solid collecting chamber, and the liquid outlet running out from the liquid collecting chamber. The conical screen plate is suspended in the housing, such that the conical screen plate is rotatable around a longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method for placing curd in a mould is presented. The mould comprises a hollow body having a first opening and a second opening, and a lid. The method comprises preparing the mould by placing the lid in an inner space of the hollow body, placing the mould at a curd output, and receiving curd in the mould from the curd output.

Abstract: A urinal pad for pets with annular instant absorption rings, which includes a urinal pad main body with a layered structure. The urinal pad main body includes a non-woven fabric cover layer and an absorption layer, wherein a plurality of concentric annular instant absorption rings are disposed on the absorption layer. The plurality of concentric annular instant absorption rings disposed on the absorption layer are at equal intervals. The plurality of concentric annular instant absorption rings are made of a polymer absorbent resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clumping animal litter, particularly a clumping cat litter, comprising a wood-based liquid-absorptive deodorizing agent, a starch-based adhesion agent capable of adhering to the water-absorptive deodorizing agent, a disintegrant and a clumping agent to clump the litters together when they are in contact with the liquid. The cat litter has high deodorizing and absorptive capability, and which is made of natural and environment-friendly materials. In addition, the present invention aims to provide a method for producing such an animal litter.

Abstract: A sliding door for a metal wired pet cage includes a pair of torsional springs; a rotary locking member; a rotary lifting handle; and a sliding-type door plate; wherein sliding guide rails of the sliding door are configured longitudinally, wherein the lifting handle is hingedly fixed to an upper end of the sliding-type door plate, the pair of torsional springs are fixed on the metal wired pet cage and are connected with both ends of the locking member, and the torsional springs is configured to drive the locking member to prop against the lifting handle so that the sliding-type door plate is at a locking state. When the sliding type door plate needs to be opened, the lifting handle is rotated upwards so that the locking member is separated from the lifting handle, and the lifting handle drives the sliding-type door plate to move upwards along the sliding guide rails.

Abstract: The field of this invention is classifying animal behaviors. In particular the fields of this invention include using animals in vivariums, such as rodents, particularly mice. Animal behaviors are classified according to behaviors consistent with healthy or unhealthy organs or locations within organs, such as the brain. Injected neoplastic cells may be used to create an unhealthy organ or location within an organ. Classifications also include responses to different therapies. The behavior of the animals is observed using fully automatic, continuous monitoring using per-cage sensors, where behavior recording is free of human, manual actions. Observed behavior is consistent with healthy or unhealthy behaviors specific to the injection site. Both positive and negative baseline behaviors are collected, typically using the same system or method. Classification is responsive to differences between treated and untreated animals, comparing to both the positive and negative baselines, using multi-dimensional analysis.

Abstract: A stand-alone chamber or multi-chamber inhalation system has at least two alternative vaporized test liquid supply systems for passive or self-administered delivery of vaporized test fluid and air to one or more test chambers based on operator selection of delivery on and off times in a passive mode or actuation of an actuator in the chamber by a test animal in a self-administered mode. In one case, a multiple inhalation chamber system has two or more separate test fluid delivery systems and provides options for selective passive uniform drug delivery to multiple chambers or selective delivery of two or more different drugs to different groups of chambers from different delivery systems so that two different drugs or different concentrations of delivered drugs can be tested simultaneously.

Abstract: A water supply for an animal feeder includes a valve member on a nipple controlled by the animal connected to a water supply duct for supplying water to the valve member. A regulator is provided for controlling a flow rate and the nipple controls the flow rate by defining a housing through which the water passes with a resilient cylindrical body mounted in the housing. The resilient body defines a convoluted or serpentine water flow path therethrough or thereon for flow of water along the flow path through the housing with the flow path defining a rate of flow of the water. The housing has an adjustment member for adjusting application of pressure to the resilient body to change an amount of compression of the resilient body so as to distort the water flow path and change the rate of flow. The serpentine path is also of increased length to restrict the flow.

Abstract: A manual apparatus (2) for cleaning dog's paws (18) includes a soft, flexible and porous elongated tapered tube having a closed end 6 that slips snuggly over a dog's paw (18) for rotating to substantially scrape and remove debris (20) and absorb fluid. A utilization method is also included.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide an apparatus for protecting surfaces (e.g., furniture) from animal contact. The surface protection apparatus may comprise a plurality of rigid or semi-rigid members extending from a base portion. The protrusions may comprise a plurality of conical members extending from the base portion or may comprise a plurality of panels extending from the base portion. A plurality of apparatuses may be secured relative to one another to provide an enlarged surface area such that large surfaces (e.g., counters) may be covered by the surface protector to prevent pets from lying on the large surfaces.

Abstract: A dog training collar provides aversion training without requiring the use of a conventional pinch collar structure. The dog training collar has a series of spikes mounted on the inner side of the collar diametrically opposite the position of the buckle of the collar when mounted on a canine. The spikes are formed as truncated cones of plastic that have a rounded apex so as not to injure the canine during utilization. The spikes can be formed as pairs mounted on a base that is positioned on the interior of the collar with the spikes projecting through openings on the inner side of the collar. The rounded apex on the cones allows the collar to be worn comfortably until the leash is pulled to engage the spikes into the neck of the canine being trained. The exterior of the collar has the look of a standard flat buckle dog collar.

Abstract: A restraining apparatus for an animal including a combination of a leash and a harness to be used in conjunction with a collar. The restraining apparatus includes a ring defining an opening. A coupling element for fastening to a collar on the animal is mounted to the ring. A substantially rigid arm is mounted to the ring and extends to a free distal end spaced from the ring, with the arm forming a substantially elongated opening with the ring. A leash may be attached to the ring. When the restraining apparatus is applied to the animal as a harness, the coupling element is fastened to the collar, and the leash is wrapped around the torso of the animal, engages the arm at the elongated opening, and may freely slide and tighten around the torso of the animal.

Abstract: A retractable leash having an internal spooling mechanism, active damping/braking mechanism and sensor activated ultrasonic whistle.

Abstract: Improvements in a retractable Snap-On Leash is disclosed. The Snap-on Leash is always on the collar and can be used on nearly any collar that is available in the market place. This further allows the retractable snap-on leash to be removed and placed on a different collar when as the animal grows and when the collar wears out or is damaged. The owner simply needs to locate the handle to extend the leash. A lanyard retainer, stop or lock can be incorporated to limit the extension length less than the length of the leash spooled in the housing. The retracting mechanism allows the leash to be retracted automatically at the end of a walk or as the dog changes distance from the owner. The handle conforms to the shape of the housing to minimize a surface that can catch on anything that the dog might encounter.

Abstract: A scalable pet ecosystem includes modules that are activated by an activity collar of a pet. The modules collect data, such as feeding, resting, and other biological functions. The data may be uploaded to a central server for reporting to an owner's computing device. An app on the computing device may be used to link multiple pets via the activity collars to multiple modules. Modules of the system may include a feeding bowl, a pet bed, an activity collar, and a litter box, and a water dish. A pet recognition device on the activity collar may identify a pet within the system. A profile may logically link the pet recognition device to one or more of the system modules. Collected data may be stored in a repository that is accessible to owners, veterinarians, and marketers via a phone app or server connection. The data may be analyzed to identify trends, to provide marketing and industry data, and to provide advice to owners.

Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grid ring brood comb frame for cylindrical brood chamber hives, which has a brood comb frame (20) carrying the comb (6), and the brood comb frame (20) is supplied with connection bodies (40) for connection to the rotating structure.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a fabric for preventing adhesion of aquatic organisms which is excellent in an effect of preventing adhesion of aquatic organisms and in strength, which readily sinks in water, and which is suitable for use in various forms and environments. The fabric for preventing adhesion of aquatic organisms of the present invention includes yarn containing a fluororesin.

Abstract: A segmented fish pump system is provided. The segmented fish pump system includes a series of booster pump segments stacked upon an intake pump segment, forming an enclosed stream throughout, wherein each booster pump segment induces further upward flow, thereby minimizing the pressure and velocity needed for the intake pump of the intake pump segment. As a result, lessening trauma to fragile aquatic life at collection and further providing a nautical environment within the enclosed stream for the aquatic life to be transported as well as self-propelled to higher elevations.

Abstract: A multi-purpose fishing lure, lure assembly and method for using the multi-purpose fishing lure are disclosed. The multi-purpose fishing lure has a main body and a first notch, wherein the first notch is disposed on the main body.

Abstract: A flexible fishing lure is provided that includes a outer shape having a transverse opening for receiving a plurality of alternatively formed lure fin members allowing a user to change the action of a lure by fin selection without replacing the lure. Multiple internal channels within the lure are adaptively provided for receiving a variety of scent sticks, sound generators, light generators, flavor generating means. Flow internal channels extend from a front opening to gill openings allowing a water flow along an inserted scent or flavor stick member to pass through the lure body and exit proximate fin, nair, belly, or other locations simulating an injured or wounded fish leaking bodily fluids or blood. Other features to simulate wounded features. Replacement fins and weighting constructions allow a user to tailor a weight and action enabling a circling or injured motion during retrieval.

Abstract: A modular fishing lure assembly is capable of hand-assembly and disassembly in the field and includes multiple, interchangeable body and head components, and connector plugs. The connector plugs are releasably, and by hand, connectable to both a body and head component to allow creation of a variety of fishing lures, hand-assembled in the field. A multiple of nose components for controlling the action of the lure in the water and adapted for releasable connection by hand to the head components are provided. Stowage plugs, interchangeable with the connector plugs, allow connection of the still-attached head to the rod.

Abstract: A modular fly fishing rod system includes elongated rod blanks configured for mutual end-to-end removable engagement, with adjacent rod blanks having mutually distinct transverse cross-sections to form a rod portion extending from a proximal end having a relatively large transverse cross-section, to a distal end having a relatively small transverse cross-section. The rod blanks include intermediate rod blanks and a tip top rod blank, in which each intermediate rod blank has one or more helical line guides configured to permit the fishing line to be moved transversely into and out of engagement therewith. A handle has a reel seat to support a fishing reel, and a chuck configured to releasably engage any of the rod blanks, wherein the handle may be selectively used with the tip top rod blank alone or with one or more of the intermediate rod blanks engaged therebetween to selectively vary the length of the rod portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device and method of use for measuring fish. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device and method of use for measuring fish individually. Said device allowing for the measurement of the fish with only the device touching the fish during the measurement. That is, the fish does not need to come in direct contact with an individual to perform the length measurement of the fish, which prevents over handling of the fish and possible loss of the fish due to the fish sliding away. In an embodiment, the device is comprised of a cylindrical tube body element having a bottom closed portion with measurement indicia located along the length of the tube. In embodiments, the device is further comprised of openings, which allow fluids to drain from the device. In other embodiments, the openings are positioned on the bottom of the device or the capped end portion. In embodiments, the device is made of a transparent or translucent material.

Abstract: The invention applies to an insect trap with a planar or curved, light-colored outflow surface for generating a weak airflow emanating from the outflow surface, with a device for holding, trapping, and/or killing the attracted insects, wherein at least one dark contrast spot is formed on the outflow surface. According to the invention, at least one device for increasing the attraction effect of the insect trap is arranged on the light-colored outflow surface, which device has a dark, sharp, in particular straight edge and/or corner and/or a dark, planar surface arranged at least largely vertically on the outflow surface.