Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB9312. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB9312. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB9312 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB9312 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated WB9200. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar WB9200. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar WB9200 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar WB9200 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. The disclosure provides methods for breeding corn plants having northern leaf blight (NLB) resistance using marker-assisted selection. The disclosure further provides corn germplasm resistant to NLB. The disclosure also provides markers associated with NLB resistance loci for introgressing these loci into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel NLB resistant germplasm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid Swiss chard seed designated 69-600 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Swiss chard plant produced by growing the 69-600 RZ seed, which plant exhibits a combination of traits including having green leaves with white petioles and leaf midribs, resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. betae), field resistance to Cercospora leaf spot, strong blistering of the leaf blade and a dark to very dark green leaf coloring. The invention further relates to methods for producing the Swiss chard cultivar, represented by hybrid Swiss chard variety 69-600 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-577 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1-32 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), and having medium to yellowish green colored mature leaves with a strong undulation of the apical margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-577 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-577 RZ.

Abstract: A method, and milking system, for managing a herd of dairy animals including N groups, wherein N?2, and the method includes: A) determining a content of a substance in the milk for a group of dairy animals, and B) performing an animal-related operation for the group, based on the content of the determined substance.

Abstract: A pet carrier for facilitating interactive experiences between a pet and pet owner includes including a pocket with an opening, two sides and a bottom adapted to partially surround a pet. The pocket has a resilient panel lining the bottom or sewn into the bottom that tensions the sides when the carrier is worn and a pet is placed in the pocket, and which provides a firm footing for the pet when transported by the pet owner.

Abstract: A housing enclosure has a wall structure defining the enclosure, a first passage through the wall structure providing entry, and an escape door through the wall structure separate from the first passage, the escape door capable of opening only outward from inside the housing enclosure by an outward force against the escape door from within the enclosure.

Abstract: Methods and device for marking animals are disclosed. An ear tag configurable for attachment to a rodent ear, e.g., a mouse ear, is presented, wherein the ear tag includes a color-coded image, an alphanumeric character string, a bar code and/or a visual signage. The tag may include the visual identifier and an RFID device. A card may be provided that redundantly displays some or all of the visual identifier. An applicator is alternately or additionally provided that removes separated elements of the tag from a tray force generated by manual compression of a pair of handles of the applicator, and additionally includes jaws that compress towards each other when the handles are initially compressed, yet splay and release the tag elements as additional compressive force is applied to the handles.

Abstract: An implement to groom a pet's coat and remove shed hair by means of a modulated array of combs. The comb array graduates from coarse to fine, with respect to tine to tine spacing, row to row spacing, and tine diameter, in a direction opposed to the grooming motion. The tines, which are aligned to a curved surface, also have modulated length, row by row, from long to short, so that the combs collect shed hair from the base of, and throughout, the pet's coat. The aforementioned modulation enables the user to detangle and deshed a pet's coat using this single implement. There is also an integral self-cleaning mechanism, which amplifies the user's input, to produce a large cleaning stroke to remove collected hair, including the coarse region with long tines. The cleaning cross-bar sub-assembly has a minimal form factor, in keeping with the implement's lightweight and ergonomic design.

Abstract: A modified pet comb for mechanically removing parasitic pests from the skin and fur of an animal includes a shaft member defining a rigid portion which is shaped and positioned to provide a surface that can be grasped by a user's hand, a capture surface for capturing parasitic pests on contact, and a plurality of teeth for directing such pests to the capture surface while being passed along the skin and/or through the fur of an animal. The modified pet comb configured to be run through the fur of an animal in a cleaning direction and cause any pests present in such fur to be caught by the teeth and directed up the teeth towards the shaft where they then captured by the capture surface by adhering thereto on contact.

Abstract: A protective garment for animals to reduce the possibility that the animal will be attacked by a bird of prey. The garment may include a central portion with flaps extending from opposite sides of the central portion. The flaps may be fastened together around the chest and stomach of the animal. Additional flaps may be provided to secure the garment around the animal's neck. The material used on the central portion of the garment is a holographic material that that shimmers in light and disorients and confuses a bird of prey to avoid the bird of prey attacking the animal. Battery powered lights, such as LED lights, may be provided to illuminate the holographic material during low light conditions.

Abstract: A cat scratching system consisting of at least one scratching surface, a physical base, and a snap button system, wherein the snap button system allows for the attachment and detachment of the scratching surface to and from the physical base.

Abstract: A pet treat is provided in the form of a chewable product made of animal hide and combined with one or more filler layers. The animal hide is optionally perforated. The filler layers may include one or more extruded pieces of consumable material, and/or one or more layers of a paste or viscous material capable of flowing into, or being pressurized or squeezed into the perforations.

Abstract: A pet restraint is disclosed. The pet restraint may include a clasp, a collar attachment strap, a chest strap, and a leash. The clasp may releasably attach to the front (underside) of the pet's collar. The collar attachment strap may be affixed to the clasp, and the collar attachment strap may extend downward, through the pet's front legs, to the bottom of the chest strap. The chest strap may extend around the pet's chest. The leash may attach to the chest strap over the pet's spine, and the leash may extend upward to the hand of the pet owner.

Abstract: A device for feeding birds is described in which the handle of the device is used to actuate a one-step locking and closing mechanism of the lid of the device by movement between a first and second position. In the first position, the lid is urged onto the container and in the second position, the lid is released from the container allowing access thereto.

Abstract: A hanging bird feeder comprises a hanging attachment that allows a user to hang the feeder, a feed reservoir, and a plurality of individual perches arranged around the periphery of the bird feeder and adjacent respective feed-dispensing openings. The feeder has a plurality of shrouds each connected to respective perches and the perches are biased to rest in a first position where their associated shrouds are not covering their respective openings. The perches are independently moveable under weight to a second position where their respective shrouds are covering their respective openings. The feeder has a plurality of pivoting members pivotally attached at first ends under the feed reservoir and having free ends that extend under respective perches. The perches are biased to rest in their first position by means of torsion springs acting on the pivoting members and located adjacent the first ends of respective pivoting members.

Abstract: A platform bird feeder is provided including a base platform with a seed tray, a baffle and a center pole having a bottom end connected the tray, the baffle being tiltably and adjustably mounted to the pole above the base. Preferably, the seed tray has a seed protecting grate to hinder squirrels from accessing the seed in the tray. The height of the baffle above the seed tray may be adjusted up and down to allow the user to increase and decrease the seed access space, respectively, between the baffle and the tray. When the baffle is at a desired height, it is secured in place by an adjustable securing mechanism that, while holding the baffle at the desired height, allows the baffle to tilt or wobble when sufficient weight is placed on one side of the baffle.

Abstract: A fish delousing installation includes a warm water source, and a fish slide for fish to slide down. The fish slide has a fish inlet, a fish outlet, and a slide length defined therebetween. A plurality of shower nozzles are in communication with the warm water source and are positioned to shower the fish with warm water as the fish slide from the fish inlet to the fish outlet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for sensing and controlling an amount of gas supply and a method for sensing and controlling an amount of gas supply thereby, which can sense a supply amount of the corresponding gas from an optical sensor in real time on the basis of the number of bubbles generated by any set time difference at the time when a target gas flows in a tube in order to differentiate the supply amount more accurately and whether or not the gas supply state is bad, and which can control pressure of the tube in real time by a series of automated devices in order to precisely realize the target supply amount according to gas supply information obtained from the optical sensor, thereby positively preventing malfunction and continuously maintaining the initial set amount of gas supply.

Abstract: [Problem] Under an underwater environment containing a high concentration of carbon dioxide having an anesthetic effect, prolonged anesthesia is performed on fish and shellfish in a safe and practically simple manner. [Solution Means] Fine bubbles containing gaseous oxygen are brought into contact with the surface of a gill epithelial cell membrane of fish and shellfish to produce a partial pressure difference between [gaseous oxygen partial pressure]?[gill capillary dissolved oxygen partial pressure] exceeding a partial pressure difference between [water dissolved oxygen partial pressure]?[gill capillary dissolved oxygen partial pressure], and thus the amount of oxygen taken by a gill thin plate capillary is remarkably increased. Thereby, respiratory failure which is caused under a spontaneous respiratory movement suppressed by anesthesia is avoided, and thus it is possible to perform prolonged carbon dioxide anesthesia under a water temperature (around 20° C.) at which normal fish and shellfish are treated.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method of and a system for growing, maintaining, and/or harvesting living organisms such as plants and/or animals by controlling their physiology and lifetime according to sidereal time, preferably yet not necessarily in phase with sidereal time.

Abstract: Various aspects provided herein relate to compositions and methods for altering the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids in animals, e.g., non-human animals. Transgenic animals (e.g., non-human animals) that are capable of converting carbohydrates and/or saturated fats to polyunsaturated fatty acids (e.g., n-6 and/or n-3 fatty acids) and uses thereof are also provided herein.

Abstract: A method is provided of targeted genome editing of an animal using site specific homologous integration. A composition comprising a single stranded oligonucleotide or double stranded nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleic acid molecule of interest and sequences flanking a target locus cleavage site is injected into the zygote of an animal along with a nuclease and a guide nucleic acid molecule that targets the nuclease to a target locus. The composition is injected into the zygote after fertilization and prior to formation of a nucleus. The nucleic acid molecule of interest is recombined into the genome with high efficiency. The process allows for integration of nucleic acid molecules into the genome of animals in which the pronuclei cannot be visually observed during injection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a kidney disease, comprising AIM or a partial peptide thereof, or a nucleic acid comprising a base sequence encoding the same, or a screening method for a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for a kidney disease, comprising using an animal obtained by subjecting a non-human mammal deficient in AIM expression to unilateral ureteral obstruction or transient kidney ischemia/reperfusion and the like.

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 mll2rg subunit gene; and optionally a humanization of the TPO gene is described. A RAG/ll2rg 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: A crab pot including a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall disposed between the top and the bottom, the top, bottom, and the at least one side wall being supported by a frame and enclosing an interior space. The crab pot further includes at least one entrance tunnel in the at least one side wall to permit entry of an animal into the interior space, the at least one entrance tunnel including a first end adjacent the at least one side wall and a second end opposite the first end, the second end disposed within the interior space. The crab pot also includes a trigger including at least one rod pivotably mounted at the second end of the at least one entrance tunnel.

Abstract: A fish harvesting head is disclosed having one or more barb arms protruding from barb receiving slots in a harvesting body and having an arm retraction system configured to withdraw the barb arms toward the harvesting body for removal of the fish harvesting head from a body. The arm retraction system is configured to allow the barb arms to move between a shooting barb position and a fish retaining barb position. The arm retraction system may also be activated to retain the barb arms against the harvesting body of the fish harvesting head in a fish harvesting head release position, which enables the fish harvesting head to be easily pulled back through a body, such as a fish, after it has been shot. The barb arms may be held in the fish harvesting head release position while all components, including a pierce tip, remain attached to the fish harvesting head.

Abstract: A fishing hook assembly includes a hook element including a tie rail, which defines an enlarged line-pass-through area.

Abstract: A fishing-lure enhanced rattle apparatus and method for use on a fishing line ahead of a fishing hook, having a resonant shell, resonant sleeve, and resonant beads making intermittent and repeating contact with each other and with the fishing line, generating sound patterns attractive to fish, optionally allowing for inclusion, exclusion, or partial exclusion of water from the interior of the resonant shell for modification of generated sound patterns or of buoyancy.

Abstract: A method of fishing using various sonic-visual stimulators providing sound-and-visual-interest-generating attachments, generating sound and visual patterns attractive to fish, for use with terminal tackle on a fishing line ahead of a fishing hook or lure, of providing various sonic-visual stimulators having different characteristics, and of providing quick changes of sonic-visual stimulators or combinations of sonic-visual stimulators, and changes of mounting positions relative to other terminal tackle, while fishing, to achieve the most advantageous sonic and visual stimulation under varied, changing, and unpredictable fishing conditions.

Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.

Abstract: A fishing lure representing a typical fish is formed from plastic or polymer. Embedded therein is provided a dynamic motion actuator utilized to attract fish by the continuous or random motion effected thereby. The device is powered by an onboard battery connected to a vibrational motor. A control circuit detects the water activation of the fishing lure and enables the motor and a lighting system for a predetermined sequence of activation and deactivation. An auxiliary control circuit senses connection of a USB to barrel connector power wire through a charging dock mounted in the frame of the fishing lure. Checking both a charging state and the number of times the device has been charged, the auxiliary control circuit enables a steady state light for signaling charging and a flashing light if the number of charges is above a certain level by using a counter.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a spool, and a guide member. The reel unit includes a first reel body and a second reel body. The spool is disposed between the first reel body and the second reel body. The guide member is attached to the reel unit and restricts a moving range of a fishing line forwardly released from the spool. Additionally, the guide member overlaps with the first reel body and the second reel body. The guide member makes contact with the first reel body and the second reel body.

Abstract: A spool brake device for a fishing reel includes an electric spool brake, a rotation detector, and a controller. The rotation detector detects a rotation of the spool. The controller calculates a rotational velocity of the spool based on the rotation of the spool, determines whether the fishing reel is in a casting state based on the rotational velocity, controls the spool brake to brake the spool upon a determination that the fishing reel is in the casting state, and controls the spool brake to not brake the spool upon a determination that the fishing reel is not in the casting state.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a handle, a spool, and a spool brake. The handle is rotatably mounted to the reel unit. The spool is in the reel unit, and rotates in conjunction with a rotation of the handle. The spool includes a bobbin trunk, a first flange, and a second flange. The first flange is on a first end of the bobbin trunk, and the second flange is on a second end of the bobbin trunk. The bobbin trunk includes a bored tubular part and a non-bored tubular part. The bored tubular part includes at least one hole, and the non-bored tubular part is integrated with the bored tubular part. The spool brake is in the reel unit, and can apply a braking force to the spool by applying a magnetic force to at least the non-bored tubular part.

Abstract: A lure protector for a fishing lure attached to a fishing pole with a fishing line includes a pouch, a reinforcing member coupled to the pouch, and a clip coupled to the pouch. The pouch defines a top opening through which the fishing lure may pass, and an interior sized to receive the fishing lure. The reinforcing member includes an end portion to which the fishing line may be coupled. The clip is configured to couple the lure protector to the fishing pole.

Abstract: A horseshoe for attaching a non-metallic horseshoe to a horse's hoof using an adhesive is described. In one example, the horseshoe includes a first layer composed of an elastomeric material, which forms a body of the horseshoe. The first layer may extend longitudinally from a ground-facing surface of the horseshoe to a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. A second layer is embedded at least partially in and on the first layer. The second layer forms at least a portion of the hoof-facing surface of the horseshoe. The second layer may include an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material, and/or an aluminum powder. Also described is a method of making the elastomeric horseshoe.

Abstract: A “rocker” attachment for an equine boot with an adjustable shaped structure that attaches to the underside of a sole of an equine boot and allows the boot to rock forward—break-over—when tilted, as by movement of the equine leg, thus allowing the equine to find a naturally comfortable position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of killing larvae of sessile invertebrates in the settlement stage in water, comprising the step of irradiating light comprising the spectrum of 409 to 412 nm, to the larvae in the settlement stage.

Abstract: An animal deterring device for use in keeping wild animals away from a specific area. The animal deterring device includes a housing having a motion detector thereon that is configured to detect the presence of an animal in the vicinity thereof. The motion detector is part of a control circuit, wherein upon detection of an animal, the animal deterring device activates an alarm and/or a light for the purpose of scaring the animal away. In some embodiments a camera is further included, wherein the camera takes pictures or video in order to allow the user to determine what type of animal is in the area. The housing can be mounted on a support object, such as a tree or fence, or can be positioned on a tripod.

Abstract: Device embodiments use a person's exhaled breath to distribute an evaporated, sublimated, or vaporized material. The disclosure provides non-powered devices that use evaporation or sublimation to create the vapor that is distributed and the disclosure provides devices with electric vaporizers which rapidly vaporize liquid scent materials for distribution. The scent can be designed as a masking or cover scent, an aromatic lure scent, a scent elimination material, a pleasant scent for freshening air in a room or automobile, or a repellant scent. The device can be worn as a mask or configured as a game call.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a cryopreservative composition and methods for storing cells. Generally, the cryopreservative composition includes a sugar component and a sugar alcohol component, and is effective for storing and recovering cells without requiring dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).

Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of blood, blood products and organs for the removal and/or detoxification of amyloid-beta oligomers.

Abstract: A vial is described herein that comprises a tubular body which comprises an opened end, a closed end, and a cavity, wherein the opened end is located at one end of the tubular body and the closed end is located at an opposing end of the tubular body. The tubular body further comprises a tear line located therein, wherein the tear line extends across at least a portion of one side of the tubular body, across the closed end, and across at least a portion of another side of the tubular body. In addition, the tubular body further comprises two flanges extending from the closed end, wherein the two flanges are configured to separate from one another outwardly from the tubular body and apply a force to break-open at least a portion of the tear line to open at least the closed end of the tubular body.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for improving seed quality. For example, treating a stand of seed crops with a seed crop treatment that includes an effective amount of cyanate, thiocyanate, an acceptable salt of cyanate or thiocyanate, an ester of cyanate or thiocyanate, an isocyanate or isothiocyanate, or a combination thereof results in one or more improved seed qualities compared to a control. The improved seed qualities may include, but are not limited to, enhanced seed vigor, increased quantity of saleable seed, increased proportion of saleable seed, increased uniformity of seed shape and size, and desirable bag weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymers adsorbed at colloid interfaces in aqua solution and compositions and uses thereof. In particular, the present invention relates to agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block copolymer. The present invention also relates to non-agricultural material compositions comprising particles of at least one non-agricultural material and a polyelectrolyte-layer forming block co-polymer.

Abstract: A concentrated adjuvant composition comprises an incompletely hydrated water-soluble polymer suspended in a liquid medium, a suspension agent and a hydration inhibitor component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a granule comprising one or more veterinary agents, the granule producing a formulation comprising an effective amount of the one or more veterinary agents and having a viscosity of less than about 250 to about 1,400 cps when the granule is mixed with an aqueous carrier, and/or the granule producing an aqueous formulation that dries to a film or gel and when applied transdermally substantially limits transdermal penetration of the one or more veterinary agents and/or substantially limits the loss of the one or more veterinary agents upon application of water to the animal, such as by rain.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions containing an amide, products incorporating the compositions, and methods of using the compositions and products.