Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH115983. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH115983, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH115983 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 CH115983.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH124028. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH124028, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH124028 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 CH124028.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH126661. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH126661, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH126661 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 CH126661.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH047313. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH047313, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH047313 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 CH047313.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PHONRMMIT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a plant that comprise crossing sorghum variety PHONRMMIT with another plant. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHONRMMIT through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the sorghum seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid sorghum seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the sorghum variety PHONRMMIT or a locus conversion of PHONRMMIT with another sorghum variety.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PHK71BBIT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a plant that comprise crossing sorghum variety PHK71BBIT with another plant. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHK71BBIT through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the sorghum seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid sorghum seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the sorghum variety PHK71BBIT or a locus conversion of PHK71BBIT with another sorghum variety.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PHA44VJIT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a plant that comprise crossing sorghum variety PHA44VJIT with another plant. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHA44VJIT through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the sorghum seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid sorghum seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the sorghum variety PHA44VJIT or a locus conversion of PHA44VJIT with another sorghum variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP57005SR is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP57005SR, cells from soybean variety XBP57005SR, plants of soybean XBP57005SR, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP57005SR. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP57005SR with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP57005SR, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP57005SR, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP57005SR. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP57005SR are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-158 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:31 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), as well as having a medium head size, large outer leaves, and moderately glossy leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-158 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-158 RZ.

Abstract: A cleaning unit for cleaning at least one head section of a teat cup including a chamber that has a substantially circular cross-section, is delimited by a wall and has an opening delimited by a scaling element. The chamber has at least one inlet and is characterized in that at least one section of the sealing element or at least one section of the wall adjoining the opening and a section of the sealing element is or are flexible around the circumference of the chamber.

Abstract: A method and device for spraying dairy animals and in particular for spraying an udder region of dairy animals, including cows, during an at least partly or fully automatic milking process, includes providing a spray device mounted on a robot arm, the spray device including a spray nozzle with a spray opening, and a fluid channel feeding spray solution from an input port to the spray opening; pumping spray solution through the fluid channel towards the spray opening; heating the spray solution in a heating region of the fluid channel; and spraying the heated spray solution through the spray opening towards the udder region of the dairy animal.

Abstract: An animal housing assembly includes a cage assembly coupled to a base member to provide an enclosure for one or more animals to be kept in captivity. The base member includes a slidable tray coupled thereto, the tray being configured to move from a closed position to an open position to allow cleaning of the base member. When in a closed position, a portion of the tray forms a portion of the floor of the base member. When the tray moves from the closed position to the open position, the tray translates in a direction away from the base member, thereby exposing an aperture defined in the floor of the base member. The aperture may be shaped and/or sized to allow debris to fall through the floor of the base member, thereby allowing removal of unwanted debris and cleaning of the base member.

Abstract: An auto and truck window pillow comprising a fabric sleeve defining a cavity, the fabric sleeve comprising a first face comprising a planar fabric protruding perpendicular to the first face and parallel to a long axis of the cavity and a second face comprising an opening parallel to the long axis of the cavity, filler material positioned within the cavity, and a first fastener comprising a track body adapted to attach to an auto or truck window and the planar fabric, whereby a dog can rest its chin on the window pillow.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for protecting wildlife feed. The apparatus has a body with a bottom portion and a top portion. The body is configured to attach to a feed accumulation portion of a wildlife feeder that provides feed accessible to wildlife. The apparatus further includes a first extension member angularly extending forward from the bottom portion of the body, and a second extension member angularly extending rearward from the top portion of the body.

Abstract: An automatically refreshed water supply for pets is provided by diverting the water from the water supply of a toilet to a water dispenser accessible to the pet and returning excess water to the toilet. The water is diverted from the flush cycle of a toilet to an exterior dish which fills to a predetermined level and then overflows over the edge of the dish and then by way of channels into the toilet, retaining the water after the flush cycle is completed. Alternatively a mechanism can be provided for triggering the replacement water flow by sensing of the motion or weight of the pet. The system can be pet-triggered for the toilet flush and/or flow of replacement water to the pet dish, or continuous water flow as long as the pet is detected.

Abstract: A system for marking a non-human biological object and removing a sample of the biological object includes a first tag part, a second tag part, a pin connected to the first tag part by its first end and provided with a head at its second end, a sample removing stopper which, while attaching the tag parts on the biological object and removing the sample therefrom, is positioned on the head of the pin. The stopper has a cutter at its front, which cutter delimits a sample receiving cavity. The second tag part is provided with a passage for the stopper and the head of the pin. The second tag part is provided in the region of the passage of the second tag part with a sample fixating spike member.

Abstract: A self contained support kit includes a utility envelope configured to be removably secured to an animal garment, such as a sweater or shirt, for the deployment of a diaper coupler to grip and hold a diaper in its intended animal protective position; the animal garment and the diaper being separate articles of clothing worn by an animal; one for substantially covering the fore section of the animal and one for substantially covering the hind section of the animal.

Abstract: The towed roping dummy shock absorption apparatus provides for an apparatus designed to be inserted between a pulling vehicle and a towed roping dummy when practicing team roping from horseback. The apparatus provides for modulation of jerks and forces on the dummy that cause strain on the vehicle, dummy and horse, as well as providing for more consistent speed when being towed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for a variable animal interaction device including an animal interaction device; a shell at least partially embedded into the animal interaction device; a component that is substantially encapsulated within the shell, wherein the shell is a barrier between the animal and the component; a detection device that detects a change in the shell; a deterrent device that has at least an on and an off state wherein the on state substantially changes the animal interaction device to substantially deter further interaction between the animal and the animal interaction device; wherein the deterrent device is actuated into the on state when the detection device detects a change in the shell.

Abstract: An animal chew may include a first elongated half and a second elongated half rotatably secured to the first elongated half, wherein the first and second elongated halves are rotatable around an axis of rotation. The animal chew may also include a locking pin retained between the first elongated half and the second elongated half, wherein the locking pin slides up and down the axis of rotation into a locked position and an unlocked position. The animal chew may further include a chamber having an opening and an interior volume, wherein the chamber is formed in at least one of the first elongated half and the second elongated half. When the locking pin is in the locked position, rotation of the first elongated half relative to the second elongated half is impeded.

Abstract: A method of experimenting on aquatic life in an indoor facility and a lighting assembly for accomplishing the same. The lighting assembly includes a lighting device that emits light at a predetermined wavelength that provides a minimum water penetration depth and is positioned in a manner to provide uniform lighting at the air and water interface within a containment unit housing the aquatic life. The on and off functions are also controlled by the lighting assembly to provide a gradual turn on and turn off to prevent interference of effects of lighting with experimental results.

Abstract: A mouse with a humanization of the mIL-3 gene and the mGM-CSF gene, a knockout of a mRAG gene, and a knockout of a mIl2rg subunit gene; and optionally a humanization of the TPO gene is described. A RAG/Il2rg KO/hTPO knock-in mouse is described. A mouse engrafted with human hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) that maintains a human immune cell (HIC) population derived from the HSCs and that is infectable by a human pathogen, e.g., S. typhi or M. tuberculosis is described. A mouse that models a human pathogen infection that is poorly modeled in mice is described, e.g., a mouse that models a human mycobacterial infection, wherein the mouse develops one or more granulomas comprising human immune cells. A mouse that comprises a human hematopoietic malignancy that originates from an early human hematopoietic cells is described, e.g., a myeloid leukemia or a myeloproliferative neoplasia.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that exhibit a functional lack of one or more lncRNAs. Methods and compositions for disrupting, deleting, and/or replacing lncRNA-encoding sequences are provided. Genetically modified mice that age prematurely are provided. Also provided are cells, tissues and embryos that are genetically modified to comprise a loss-of-function of one or more lncRNAs.

Abstract: A fly fishing reel having a hidden counterweight system, reversible crank knob, mounting seat, and/or sealed spool and drag system.

Abstract: A trolling device for use in trolling from a moving boat or other water craft is structured to allow the fisher to control the movement of the line and the speed of the lure independently of the movement or speed of the boat or any apparatus used in connection with the boat, such as a downrigger device, the trolling device generally comprising a planar body, a leading end, a trailing end, an upper section and lower section providing for attachment of various devices that enhance the fishing experience, and a channel through which a fishing line or other auxiliary line is positioned to enable the line to be controlled by the user.

Abstract: Dual action lethal containers, systems, methods, compositions and formulas used to kill mosquitoes and their larvae. The containers can have separate interior larvicidal and adulticidal coatings separated from each other by horizontal water line holes in the container. Another container can use a novel combined coating of a larvicidal and adulticidal coating. Unique compositions of adulticidal coatings, larvicidal coatings and combined adulticidal and larvicidal coatings can be used as liners.

Abstract: Described herein is a refrigeration system for bedbug eradication. The refrigeration system comprises a generator, a condensing unit, and a portable evaporating and blowing unit connected with the condensing unit for transporting into a bedbug-infested room of a building. Temperature sensors are used for monitoring an ambient temperature in the bedbug-infested room to ensure that the temperature drops to a predetermined temperature to kill the bedbugs and their eggs. Moisture in the bedbug-infested room is removed with a dehumidifier prior to cooling down the bedbug-infested room with the evaporating and blowing unit.

Abstract: A repellant system for repelling nuisances such as insects from an area around a surface such as a table. The repellant system generally includes a base, a first receiver extending from the base, a first linkage frictionally adjustable within the first receiver, a second receiver adjustably connected to the first linkage, and a second linkage frictionally adjustable within the second receiver. A motor in the base may be utilized for automated rotation of the first receiver on the base. An adjustment connector links the first linkage with the second receiver. A pair of mounts on the second receiver and second linkage removably retains a sheet roller which dispenses a sheet which will deter insects and other nuisances.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing modular bird control deterrent devices with spikes for use with overhead electrical wire are provided. A modular bird control segment base provides locking support for one or more bird control spikes by including locking flanges in a spike support cavity of the segment base that engages and locks a spike by engaging a groove in the bottom portion of the respective spike. The bird control segment base provides attachment support for fasteners that secure the bird control segment base to the electrical wire in use by providing opposing slot openings in a groove on the top of the segment base to engage a fastener. The bird control segment base also has opposing fastening mechanisms for connecting multiple segments together.

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: Embodiments of a cryopreservation device and method of use are described that allow cryopreserved samples to be transferred from one location to another. In one embodiment, a cryopreservation device comprises two, telescoping tubes; one for plunging biological material into a reservoir of cryogenic liquid refrigerant, and the other for capturing the biological material along with some of the liquid refrigerant, for transferring the biological material to another location.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel mixtures, to processes for preparing these mixtures, to compositions comprising these mixtures, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms or pests in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: A composition comprising herbicidal mixtures of mesotrione impregnated into or coated on the surface of a granular substrate material such as a fertilizer granule and/or a solid inert carrier material is provided for use to control weeds in turfgrasses without causing damage to the grass and methods for the use thereof.

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 two lipo-chitooligosaccharides, 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: The present invention provides a compound having an excellent efficacy for controlling pests. A tetrazolinone compound of formula (1): shows an excellent controlling efficacy on pests.

Abstract: A capsule suspension formulation comprising microencapsulated pendimethalin comprising a herbicidally effective amount of pendimethalin being encapsulated within a polymeric wall, said polymeric wall being in-situ formed by an interfacial polymerization reaction occurring between a first phase dispersed in a second phase, at least one of said first and second phases being characterized in comprising a pre-defined amount of at least one alkali or alkaline earth metal salt of an organic acid; and a herbicidally effective amount of a second herbicide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for using a Bacillus strain as a nematicide and related compositions.

Abstract: Methods and systems provided herein relate to forming an item with desired spatial features. The item may be a food item, such as a baked item or a cake. The desired spatial features may include two-dimensional shapes and/or three-dimensional features. The item may be formed into the desired shape by forming a moldable substance and/or flexible strips.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling blisters. The method begins by mixing the ingredients to form a dough with a moisture content between about 35% and 60%. The dough is sheeted and cut. Thereafter, the dough is pre-heated to reduce the moisture content to between about 10% and about 45%. The preforms are then docked and dehydrated. The docking system, in one embodiment, has a backing plate and a docking device with at least two docking pins of varying lengths. The docking device is adjustable relative to the backing plate. The system also has a removing plate which removes preforms from the docking pins.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sausage collating device and a method for collating sausages to form sausage groups of a predetermined number of sausages with a transport device for transporting spaced sausages and at least one accumulator element for accumulating the sausages, where the at least one accumulator element is for collating and is movable in the direction of transport of the transport device.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a panned confectionery product comprising a chocolate piece having a color adherent coating on a surface of the chocolate piece, wherein the coating comprises a color adherent coating solution selected from the group consisting of a chocolate polish and a confectionery glaze and at least one edible colorant adhered to the coating solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of freeze dried microorganism composition, comprising the step of (i) subjecting a frozen composition comprising micro-organisms to a drying pressure of from 133 Pa [1000 mT] to 338 Pa [2540 mT] such that at the drying pressure the frozen composition is dried by sublimation of water present in the frozen composition to provide a freeze dried composition comprising the micro-organisms.

Abstract: Compositions are provided comprising a balance between lysine and essential amino acids and metabolizable energy. The compositions are useful in methods to prevent or treat obesity in an animal without concomitant loss of lean muscle mass. The compositions may also be used in methods to preserve or to cause a gain in lean muscle mass in an animal in need thereof.

Abstract: A feed block is formed of compacted feed components and includes a moisture level of between about 7 and about 15 percent. Feed blocks have an initial weight, which is substantially free of liquid, and liquid is introduced to the feed block to cause the feed block to absorb liquid. A final resulting weight of the feed block is at least 100 percent greater than the initial weight. The feed block with the absorbed liquid is provided the to the livestock animals for the simultaneous ingestion of feed and liquid. Feed blocks are formed by introducing feed components in a high pressure press and compacting the feed components to form the feed block.

Abstract: Nutritional compositions delivered in vivo in a time controlled manner sustainable over long periods of time, provide enhancing athletic performance, increased hand/eye coordination and concentration on the task at hand.

Abstract: The present invention relates to nutritional compositions intended to prevent or treat regurgitations in infants and young children without altering, or even improving, their gut motility and/or for preventing and/or treating intestinal disorders of the infant or child. The invention also concerns the process for manufacturing this composition.

Abstract: A method for making a chloride based mineral food salt that contains sodium, potassium and magnesium comprises combining a carnallite-containing concentrated solution and a potassium chloride in an amount that corresponds to the desired potassium content in the final product. Sodium chloride is added a calculated amount to the formed salt mass for absorbing water, and the product is dried.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for calculating a food additive. A first method includes identifying chemical compounds of an averse food ingredient, identifying chemical compounds of a flavorful food ingredient and calculating a set of chemical compounds for the food additive such that an olfactory perception of a mixture of the averse food ingredient, the flavorful food ingredient and the food additive is the same as an olfactory perception of only the flavorful food ingredient. A first device includes a database storing information identifying chemical compounds of an averse food ingredient and identifying chemical compounds of a flavorful food ingredient, and a processor for calculating a food additive such that an olfactory perception of flavors of a mixture of the averse food ingredient, the flavorful food ingredient and the food additive is the same as an olfactory perception of only the flavorful food ingredient.

Abstract: Dried powder solid particles are disclosed containing a probiotic microorganism and a carrier phase wherein the probiotic microorganism is encapsulated, and wherein the carrier phase further comprises at least a nutritious source. The dried powder solid particles have a particle size distribution between n and (n+400) ?m, wherein n is comprised between 100 and 10,000 ?m, preferably between 300 and 5000 ?m, more preferably between 400 and 1000 ?m.

Abstract: Provided herein are butter compositions, which include a legume butter or nut butter or seed butter and a plant-derived wax that increases the hardness of the butter compositions and reduces the separation of oil from the butter during storage. Butter compositions incorporating such plant-derived waxes and methods of manufacturing these butter compositions are also disclosed.