Abstract: A plurality of pet toys are usable with annular-shaped foodstuffs. Each pet toy includes a support upon which the animal foodstuffs can be situated and one or more retainers connected with the support that retain the animal foodstuffs on the support. At least one retainer on each toy includes one or more elastically deformable structures that are movable between a free state and an elastically deformed state. In the elastically deformed state, an animal foodstuff can be received across the retainer and onto the support. In the free state, the retainer is structured to resist removal of the animal foodstuff from the support and across the retainer.

Abstract: A throwing apparatus includes a head portion configured to engage a ball, a handle portion configured for holding the throwing apparatus, and a communication portion configured to transmit a signal. A throwing system includes a throwing apparatus including a thrower portion configure to engage a ball, a communication portion enabling a user to assist in locating a ball, and a ball. A throwing method includes holding a throwing apparatus including a thrower portion configured to engage a ball and a communication portion, engaging a ball, swinging the throwing apparatus to throw the ball, choosing between the following: swinging a throwing apparatus to throw the ball to another person or swinging a throwing apparatus to throw the ball to a pet, and engaging the ball.

Abstract: An electric dehorning appliance includes a heated element having an annular heated blade forming an electrical resistance supplied by an electrical supply. The heated blade is electrically connected to the electrical supply by a pair of electrical connection elements. The heated blade extends in a circular fashion over 360° and is coupled to two diametrically opposed rigid electrical connection tabs.

Abstract: A dog harness includes a harness body, having a front portion and a rear portion, first and second front straps, first and second rear straps, first and second coupling members, first and second leash straps and a connecting means, wherein the first leash strap loops through, the first coupling member such that the first leash strap is adapted to move relative to the first coupling member, wherein the second leash strap loops through the second coupling member such that the second leash strap is adapted to move relative to the second coupling member.

Abstract: Pet neckwear can be created to close around a pet's neck or to enclose a standard pet collar, so that the apparel may fit to the specific size required by the pet. When used as a cover for a standard pet collar the neckwear may completely cover the collar underneath and yet still allow for leash attachment since it connects through the leash hook instead of over the top of it. The neckwear may be made of materials that can be wiped cleaned or machine washed and may have additional design elements attached in such a way as they could be detached and exchanged for different design elements to form a new style. It is also easy to attach so that even people with dexterity issues such as arthritis can use it to individualize their pet.

Abstract: A method of artificially inseminating a hen includes the steps of securing a male bird, applying a semen extender liquid to a tip of a cloacal protuberance of the male bird, squeezing the cloacal protuberance to extract semen from the male bird into the semen extender liquid to form a mixture, applying a tip of a pipette to the mixture, drawing the mixture into the pipette, securing the hen, inserting the pipette into the hen's cloaca, and squeezing a bulb of the pipette to inject the mixture from the pipette into the cloaca. A holding device for restraining a bird during sperm collection and artificial insemination procedures has a base, an arm extending upward from the base, and an open-ended receptacle connected to the upper end of the arm. The holding device is useful in mitigating injury to the bird and the handler during the procedures.

Abstract: A bird feeder system includes a tray, a packaging system, and a housing. The tray defines a receptacle configured to hold a consumable, such as bird seed. The packaging system is configured to retain the consumable in the receptacle of the tray. At least part of the packaging system is configured to open to allow access to the consumable in the receptacle. The housing has a tray engagement structure configured to secure the tray to the housing.

Abstract: An adjustable flood-type poultry feeder is disclosed that has a drop tube adapted to be releasably secured to a feed conveyor and a feed tube where the drop tube and the feed tube are movable relative to one another and have flood windows that can be selectively opened and closed by moving the drop tube and the feed tube relative to one another.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system configured to inject objects, such as eggs, with a fluid, wherein said objects each comprise at least two object parts, such as embryo tissue, embryotic or allantoic fluid and an air pocket, of which at least one object part is to be injected, by advancing injection needles to a determined depth, which depth is expected to correspond with the at least one object part to be injected, into the objects and injecting fluid into the objects at the determined injection depth. The system a sensor to monitor pressure or flow of the fluid during injecting, and to generate a monitoring signal, the control being configured to detect an operational state of the needles and/or the fluid, indicating proper operation or defect in the system, such as a blocked fluid line and/or needle, based on the monitoring signal representing the monitored pressure or flow.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aquarium lid. The aquarium lid comprises a lid body made of a transparent rigid material, wherein the shape of an outer edge of the aquarium lid is designed to have a shape adapted to the edge shape of a mouth of an aquarium, and the lid body is further provided with a plurality of shaped bumps, planar regions, through-holes, and edge notches; at least one shaped platform is formed at a top surface of the shaped bumps and/or between at least two shaped bumps. This disclosure also provides an aquarium having the aquarium lid with shaped bumps. The provided aquarium lid with shaped bumps, planar regions, through-holes, and edge notches and the aquarium having the same are simply structured and exhibit aesthetics that meets different demands of viewers.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aquarium ornamental device. An aquarium ornamental device comprises a compressor configured for compressing inlet air, a multiport valve that is electromechanical or mechanically actuated, a plurality of pipes, and an expandable-and-shrinkable member having at least one one-way valve; the compressor, the multiport valve, and the expandable-and-shrinkable member are connected one another in sequence by means of the pipes; the compressor and the multiport valve are placed outside the aquarium, and the expandable-and-shrinkable member having the one-way valve is placed in the water contained within the aquarium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic red ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: This invention relates to transgenic pig models of cystic fibrosis, cells that can be used to make such animals, and methods of making and using these pigs and cells.

Abstract: Genetically modified mice are provided that express human ? variable (hV?) sequences, including mice that express hV? sequences from an endogenous mouse ? light chain locus, mice that express hV? sequences from an endogenous mouse ? light chain locus, and mice that express hV? sequences from a transgene or an episome wherein the hV? sequence is linked to a mouse constant sequence. Mice are provided that are a source of somatically mutated human ? variable sequences useful for making antigen-binding proteins. Compositions and methods for making antigen-binding proteins that comprise human ? variable sequences, including human antibodies, are provided.

Abstract: A fish gig is provided. The fish gig may include a retractable barb, wherein the retractable barb is operably connected to a handle configured for extending and retracting the retractable barb.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a wire capable of bending and retaining a body at an angle relative to a head. The angle may be between about 0° up to about 90°. The angled head and body causes the head to move back and forth through the water as the lure is being reeled, which in turn causes the body to wag.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel being capable of regulating relative rotation between a drive gear that interlocks with a spool and a drive shaft includes a braking device, a ring, a drag adjustment part and a sound unit. The ring is configured to be integrally rotatable with the drive shaft, configured to be pressed toward the drive gear, and has a sound generating part disposed at an outer periphery thereof. The drag adjustment part is configured to adjust a pressing force of the braking device. The sound unit is mounted to the drive gear and extends toward the sound generating part, so as to contact the sound generating part in an axial direction of the drive gear, and is configured to generate sound by interfering with the sound generating part by relative rotation between the drive gear and the drive shaft.

Abstract: A spinning reel that forwardly releases a fishing line includes a reel unit, a handle, a drive shaft, a joint structure, and a rotation transmission mechanism. The handle includes a handle shaft and a handle arm, the handle shaft is rotatably supported by the reel unit at a first position, and the handle arm is mounted to the handle shaft and is unitarily rotatable with the handle shaft. The handle arm extends in a radial direction from a rotational axis of the handle shaft. The drive shaft includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to the first end, and is rotatably supported by the reel unit at a second position different from the first position. The joint structure joins the handle shaft and the drive shaft, and the handle shaft is unitarily rotatable with the drive shaft.

Abstract: A fishing line guide is a narrow, elongate shaft having a front end and a back end. The front end has a blunt tip, while the back end includes a fishing line clamp. The fishing line clamp includes an aperture and converging side portions that are adapted to, together, receive a fishing line through the aperture and then releasably securing that line in between the converging side portions.

Abstract: A fishing line clip is a handy tool for fishermen when stringing up a fishing rod for use or storage. The line clip can be releasably attached to a fishing line that has been fed through fishing rod eyelets. The clip prevents the line from falling back through the eyelets. The clip includes a plug fixed to a line clamp. The plug is sized to be larger than the diameter of a fishing rod eyelet. The line clamp allows for convenient fixing and releasing of a fishing line to the clip.

Abstract: This disclosure includes customized ungulate foot protection devices and related methods. Some methods of protecting an ungulate foot include capturing a three-dimensional image of a portion of the ungulate foot, producing a three-dimensional image of an overmold, wherein the overmold includes a cavity that is complementary in shape to the captured three-dimensional image of the portion of the ungulate foot, assembling a three-dimensional image of a protective shoe element with the three-dimensional image of the overmold, and manufacturing the assembled three-dimensional images of the protective shoe element and the overmold. Some methods comprise coupling the manufactured overmold to the ungulate foot.

Abstract: A tool for removing snow and ice from horse hooves is provided. The tool includes a handle to fit into the hand of the user and a head secured to the end of the handle. The head is comprised of a spoon like end for primary debris removal and a hoof pick end for additional debris removal. The spoon like end has a machined edge to facilitate cutting into and breaking up the snow and ice buildup. The rounded shape of the spoonlike end prevents injury to the horse's hoof.

Abstract: An insect trap device for attracting mosquitoes includes a main body including an upper inlet and a lower outlet, a suction fan disposed in the main body and configured to draw air from the upper inlet to the lower outlet, an insect filter disposed upstream of the suction fan, the insect filter including a plurality of openings, an upper body disposed in a spaced relationship with the upper inlet, an ultraviolet (UV) light source disposed between the upper inlet and the upper body, an air collector disposed downstream of the suction fan, and an insect collector disposed on the lower outlet under the air collector, in which the air collector has a substantially conical shape including a central opening at a distal apex and a plurality of side openings including mesh.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a variable metered amount airless applicator with cartridge. Examples of such an applicator include, for example, syringes and gun-shaped applicators. A variable amount selector is a feature of an embodiment of the applicator. The applicator can be attached to a variety of pass-through devices.

Abstract: Invention is about a chassis for mechanisms of mechanical wild bird and animal repellent devices that is used to detract wild birds and animals from plantation areas, greenhouses and similar areas which they can harm or be harmed. The mentioned chassis is made from composite plastic material. It comprises a body, a cap, a safety slide, a chassis connection part and a raincoat. It is produced in plastic injection machines with the help of the molds by sensitive production method.

Abstract: The present invention utilizes a sized coil spring placed in the end of game call tubes, or mouthpieces that go into such tubes. When air is blown into the tube or mouthpiece, the air passes over and through the coil spring, causing the spring to vibrate and make a whirlwind effect. The vibrating coil spring increases the volume of the sound and also stabilizes each tone created on the mouthpiece or tube. The higher tones, or notes, are more easily obtained and become easier to reach and hold with consistency. The coil spring also helps to increase back pressure, making it easier to blow into call with less air to make the call work. This invention can be used in all types of game calls, such as calls for elk, deer, moose, wolves, predators, geese, ducks, and even some turkey calls. The invention makes the desired sounds more realistic and user friendly.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to systems and methods for delivering a tree hunter, arborist, nature photographer, or anyone else that spends considerable time in trees, the ability to create a solid platform from which to stand on and/or maneuver around while aloft in a tree. More specifically, employing a unique lashing system of rope and cam strap, the novel platform is stable, easy to install and uninstall, and is non-damaging to a tree unlike prior art alternatives.

Abstract: A remote sound activated mechanical bird system includes a bird feeder and a microphone mounted on the bird feeder. The microphone captures bird calls. A transmitter is electrically coupled to the microphone and transmits wireless signals including bird calls captured by the microphone. A bird assembly includes a body portion having an apex and bottom end. A head is rotatably mounted on the apex. A motor is mounted within the body portion. An axle is coupled to the motor and to the head so that the motor rotates the head when the motor is actuated. A receiving assembly is electrically coupled to the motor and receives wireless signals from the transmitter. The receiving assembly actuates the motor to turn the head when the receiving assembly receives the wireless signal which includes the bird calls. A sound emitter is electrically coupled to the receiving assembly to emit the bird calls.

Abstract: A repaired ex vivo organ suitable for transplantation in a human, said repaired ex vivo organ having undergone ex vivo organ perfusion for a maintenance period, wherein said organ had been assessed as being unsuitable for transplantation into a human before the maintenance period and was determined to be suitable for transplantation after the maintenance period.

Abstract: An apparatus (300) for storing body tissue (306) cryogenically comprising a plurality of storage units (350), each storage unit (350) comprising a cavity (352) configured to receive a portion of body tissue (306), wherein at least one storage unit (350) is detachably connected to at least one other storage unit (350).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical aqueous suspension concentrate comprising a pesticide in the form of pesticide particles and at least 5 wt % of an adjuvant dissolved in the aqueous phase, wherein the adjuvant is of the formula (I) as defined herein. The invention also relates to the adjuvant as defined in formula (I). Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for the preparation of the suspension concentrate by contacting water, the pesticide, and the adjuvant. The present invention further relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants.

Abstract: Provided is a volatile composition having a small difference in volatilization amounts of a volatile substance within a wide temperature range from the normal temperature and enabling the control of the volatilization amount even at a high temperature by suppressing the volatilization amount of the volatile substance and by increasing the gel strength of the volatile composition. Specifically provided is a volatile composition having an alkyl cellulose having such a viscosity that a viscosity at 20° C. of a 1% by weight aqueous solution of the alkyl cellulose is 4,000 to 11,000 mPa·s as determined by a Brookfield viscometer and having such a storage elastic modulus that a storage elastic modulus G?(65° C.) at 65° C. of a 1.5% by weight aqueous solution of the alkyl cellulose is 3,000 to 4,500 Pa; a volatile substance; and a solvent.

Abstract: This invention describes an adjuvant composition comprising a blend containing fatty acid esters with an alkoxylated polyol for drift reduction during the application of agrochemical product. This invention further describes the incorporation of this adjuvant composition in agrochemical formulations or the addition thereof in a step prior to its application, directly in the spray mix. The adjuvant composition described in this invention is compatible with a great variety of pesticides and inert components used in agrochemical compositions and proved to be able of reducing the formation of fine droplets, responsible for the formation of drift in more than one type of nozzle, without increasing the relative amplitude of the droplet spectrum, thus avoiding compromising the effectiveness of the active ingredient.

Abstract: A disinfecting shower cleaner composition including a medium-chain fatty acid coupled with a nonionic surfactant providing temperature stable antimicrobial compositions. The invention specifically relates to antimicrobial compositions including fatty acid antimicrobial agents coupled with an ethoxylated amine and methods of using the antimicrobial compositions.

Abstract: Gel prevention agents and methods for use with agricultural products include certain alkylamidoamines and their quaternary ammonium counterparts that, when blended with products containing alkoxylated surfactants, the alkylamidoamines and their quaternary counterparts reduce the gel formation tendency of such products.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer film includes a surface which has a plurality of raised portions. A two-dimensional size of the plurality of raised portions is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film. The surface has a microbicidal effect. Further, a concentration of a nitrogen element included in the surface is not less than 0.7 at %.

Abstract: The present invention is an antimicrobial agent containing a polyalkyleneimine derivative formed by adding a substituent group having a structure of a following Formula (1) to a nitrogen atom of polyalkyleneimine. —CH2CH(OH)CH2—O—R1??(1) In the formula, R1 represents an alkyl group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or —(CH2CH2O)n—R2. R2 represents an alkyl group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms, or an aryl group with 6 to 20 carbon atoms. n represents an integer of 1 to 50.

Abstract: Herbicide compositions and methods of controlling growth of plants of the Buckthorn family (e.g. Rhamnaceae) are described herein. The herbicide compositions comprise a herbicidally effective amount of N-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein N is in the range of 2-5.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to animal feed preservatives including byproducts containing levulinic acid and methods of making and using the same. In an embodiment, a method of making an animal feed preservative is included. The method can include obtaining an acidic byproduct of a manufacturing process. The acidic byproduct can include at least about 1% by weight levulinic acid or a salt thereof. The method can further include mixing the acidic byproduct with a base to form the animal feed preservative. The animal feed preservative can include at least about 5 wt. % of the acid byproduct. In various embodiments, a method of reducing the amount of mycotoxins formed in an animal feed product during storage is included. In various embodiments, an animal feed preservative or supplement is included. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Cyclodextrin compositions including one or more radiation polymerizable monomers and a cyclodextrin inclusion complex, the cyclodextrin inclusion complex including a cyclodextrin compound and an olefinic inhibitor of an ethylene generation in produce, are coated onto packaging materials and cured. Treated containers and treated package inserts having the cured cyclodextrin compositions are useful in packaging of respiring plant materials.

Abstract: The present application relates to compositions comprising 4-chloroindole-3-acetic acid (4CI-AA) or an analogue thereof, or a combination of the latter, in acid, salt or ester form. For example, such compositions can be used to curb weeds.

Abstract: Herbicidal oil dispersions comprising (a) desmedipham and/or phenmedipham, ethofumesate and lenacil, (b) one or more surfactants, c) one or more compounds which as far as possible are polar but at the same time are water-insoluble or have a solubility in water of up to 5 g/l, from the group of fully esterified organic phosphates and fully esterified phosphonates, as solvents, d) optionally further organic solvents, e) optionally further, customary formulating auxiliaries, f) optionally water are stable formulations and are suitable for controlling weeds, particularly for selective control in beet crops.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel active substance combinations comprising specific heterocyclic trifluorobutenyls and previously known fungicidal agents. Said active substance combinations have a very good synergistic fungicidal, nematicidal, insecticidal, and/or acaricidal effect.

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

Abstract: A pesticidal mixture comprising as active ingredient a mixture of component A and component B, wherein component A is a compound of formula (I) in which Q is i or ii wherein X , Y and Z, m and n, A, G, and R, are as defined as in claim 1, and component B is a compound selected from the insecticides as defined in claim 1. The present invention also relates to methods of using said mixtures for the control of plant pests.

Abstract: A technique for eliminating bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases in growing plants involves the generation of chlorine dioxide gas by dissolution of sodium chlorite with an activating acid in an aqueous solution. Foliar application of the dissolved gas solution to soil or plants growing in fields follows. Preferred acid solutions contain phosphoric acid (H3PO4), Citric Acid (C6H8O7) or a mix of both.

Abstract: A method of making a ceramic glaze formulation having an antimicrobial property for use with a ceramic article. The method comprises fritting an antimicrobial formulation in a flux frit, providing least one unfritted antimicrobial component, providing a silver carrier in a glass matrix, and combining the flux frit, the at least one unfritted component, and the silver carrier in the glass matrix to form the ceramic glaze formulation. The silver carrier is combined at an addition rate based on a dry weight basis of the ceramic glaze formulation. A ceramic glaze additive formulation and ceramic glazed article are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions for antimicrobial use comprising a mineral acid, an organic acid, or a combination thereof; a copper(II) salt; and a buffering salt, a detergent, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods for reducing the number of pathogens on a surface by applying compositions of the present disclosure to the surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for prolonging spore viability of fungal spores present in a liquid formulation, comprising (a) packaging said formulation in a suitable container; (b) reducing oxygen exposure of the spores in said formulation as compared to oxygen exposure of said spores when said formulation is in contact with air; and (c) closing or sealing said container. The invention further relates to a closed container comprising a liquid formulation within said container, said formulation comprising fungal spores, wherein the spores in said formulation have reduced oxygen exposure as compared to oxygen exposure of said spores when said formulation is in contact with air.

Abstract: The invention relates to pesticide compositions for the biological control of mites and insects, comprising at least one entomopathogenic microorganism, botanical pyrethrum extract and adjuvants, incorporated in a suitable vehicle. The invention also relates to the use of said compositions for the control of pest insects and mites and disease vectors in conventional and non-conventional agricultural crops.