Abstract: Genetically modified rodents such as mice and rats, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided. The rodents comprise a humanization of at least one endogenous rodent Tmprss gene, such as an endogenous rodent Tmprss2, Tmprss4, or Tmprss11d gene.

Abstract: This application provides a novel mouse model (PLA2g6 KOEx2) in which genetic deletion of the N terminus of PLA2g6 results in a loss of dopaminergic (DA) neurons in substantia nigra (SN), and development of PD-like motor deficits that can be significantly improved by L-DOPA. Based in part on experimental results demonstrated with this model, this disclosure provides genetically modified animals and genetically modified animal cells that comprise a mutant allele of PLA2g6 and in which store-operated Ca2+ entry (SOCE) is impaired and ER Ca2+ stores are depleted. This disclosure also provides methods of screening a compound for an effect on the SOCE pathway and/or ER Ca2+ by administering the compound to such a genetically modified animal or genetically modified animal cell.

Abstract: A disk-like fishing float comprises flotation means and attachment means on a bottom section of the float for attachment of a fishing trap line, wherein the bottom section comprises a planing surface for planing of the fishing float on a surface of a water current when the float is held in a water current by the fishing trap line. The float, when attached upstream of a marker buoy attached to the fishing trap line, prevents submerging of the buoy which makes it easier and faster to locate the marker buoy and to haul and set traps. It also reduces the amount of line needed down to the traps thereby reducing costs and the chances of entanglement with trap lines of other fishermen and of harming sea life, and reduces trap rollovers thereby increasing the catch.

Abstract: A fish and game device is disclosed. An example fish and game device includes a central tubing portion, an absorbent material provided around at least a portion of the central tubing portion, and a mesh material provided over the absorbent material. The mesh material retains the absorbent material adjacent the central tubing portion. A scent on the absorbent material may be released through the mesh material into a surrounding environment to attract fish or wildlife.

Abstract: A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds replaceably stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body.

Abstract: A fishing rod is provided. The fish rod includes a rod blank comprised of an elongated elastic member and having a first end, a reel seat extended in a first direction from the first end, and a handle having a plurality of grip members. Each of the plurality of grip members is separately disposed from one another around the first end of the rod blank.

Abstract: A method and assembly for knotting a line restrains a fishing line in a loose knot pattern while a knot or splice is formed in the fishing line to enable tightening the knot by stretching the line. The assembly includes a pair of cylinders having an external surface, a first end, and a second end. A pair of tubes encapsulate the pair of cylinders to provide a slip resistant surface. Two pair of caps comprising an open end and a closed end detachably attach to the first and second ends of the tubes. The caps include at least one flat surface region having a depression. One cap per tube includes a light emitting diode (LED) which enables hands free illumination while knotting or splicing line. Magnets are integrated into the cap depressions to enable magnetic attraction between tubes. Fishing line wrap around the tubes to enable knotting and splicing.

Abstract: A system is provided that promotes ram ventilation for aquatic animals stored therein. The system includes a horizontally oriented container that maintains fluid flow in one predominant direction with a first end of the horizontally oriented container receiving a first volume of fluid and a second end expelling a second volume of fluid. The second end is provided at an opposite side of the horizontally oriented container than the first end. A slot is provided that extends along a lengthwise direction of the horizontally oriented container between the first and second ends. The slot is positioned along an upper portion of the horizontally oriented container. For example, if the horizontally oriented container is tube-shaped, the slot is provided at an uppermost point on the circumference of a horizontally oriented tube directly across from a point on the tube that contacts an underlying surface such a transom of the fishing vessel.

Abstract: A portable, stowable, fishing rod holder includes a tripod with a pole rest at the top. An elongated support extends from the bottom of an aft leg of the tripod to a support foot. A tube, pivotally coupled to the support foot, receives the handle of a rod while the bent of the rod is held in the pole rest. A deck lock with a rotatable spring biased T-shaped anchor extends downwardly from the support foot. An anchor pin may be inserted through an aperture in the support foot.

Abstract: An improved shock absorbing, light-weight, thermally insulative orthotic pad designed for use in a “pad and boot” assembly for hoofed livestock. The pad is comprised of a mixture of small particles incorporated and encased in elastomeric materials. The particles have a lower density than the elastomeric materials and possess better thermally insulative properties. The pad is preferably elliptically shaped when viewed from the top or bottom, may be wedge-shaped when viewed from the side, and may include a triangular projection designed to contact a horse's frog and/or a front projection designed to cushion an animal's toe. The pad may also have side clips and toe bumper.

Abstract: Devices are embodied that eliminate flying insect pests in quite a different way than others devices have used in the past. If insects are attracted to a surface large enough to accommodate their numbers and allowed to gather for a time without being restrained or bothered, it is possible by way of these embodiments at a single location to eliminate insects in very large number on a daily basis. Depending on a device's size and embodiment, from several hundred to far in excess of one hundred thousand flying insects per twenty-four hour period can be eliminated.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for large volume gravid traps, and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an insect trap using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) lamp, and more particularly, to an insect trap using, in place of a conventional UV light source lamp, a UV LED lamp that significantly increases the insect trapping efficiency. The insect trap according to the present disclosure includes: a UV LED lamp disposed in an air inlet portion of the duct, and including a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a UV LED chip mounted thereon; an installing portion for installing the UV LED lamp on; and a trapping portion provided near the installing portion.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for a bed bug monitor that allows for detection and capture of bed bugs, and uses thereof.

Abstract: An insect trapping unit that is provided with an adhesive sheet that includes a fluorescent brightening agent and that can transmit ultraviolet rays, and with a reflective member that reflects ultraviolet rays that have been transmitted through the adhesive sheet. The adhesive sheet is provided with an adhesive surface and with a rear surface that is on the opposite side from the adhesive surface. The reflective member faces the rear surface of the adhesive sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus for concentrating then killing mosquito larvae, comprising: a mosquito larvae trap for containing a stagnant, stationary pool of water; and an electrical connection for enabling a power source attached to the electrical connection, to introduce an electrical current into the stagnant, stationary pool of water, with a voltage sufficient to electrocute mosquito larvae in the stagnant, stationary pool of water.

Abstract: A steam weed killing apparatus with a multi-spiked attachment for delivering steam beneath the ground is provided. The multi-spiked attachment provides an arrangement of spikes to encircle the weed for heat treatment of the weed's roots. Each spike comprises an elongated hollow tube terminating at a removable tip for penetrating the ground. The elongated hollow tube has ventilation holes allowing the steam to escape. When the steam generator is operated, pressured steam is delivered to the attachment. Steam travels down the elongated hollow tube of the spike and exits at the ventilation holes to heat the roots. The tip of the spike may be removed to assist in the removal of dirt clogs within the elongated tube.

Abstract: A weed removing tool includes a tool body and a cover body arranged on an air outlet on the tool body. The cover body is provided with a support frame forming a heat dissipation gap between an opening and an object to be processed during operation. Such a structure prevents the problem that the entire heating object is over-heated to damages because the cover body is coated over the heating object and is not timely removed. In addition, with such a structure, during heating, the force applied by the hands may be reduced by means of the support frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of suppressing larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage from settling on a substrate in water by irradiating light comprising the spectrum of 409 to 412 nm and a part of 400 to 460 nm to larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage in a direction from the substrate to the larvae of barnacles in the settlement stage.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of preventing settlement of a sessile organism on a structure in water, including irradiating light comprising the spectrum of 409 to 412 nm to the structure where settlement of the sessile organism is prevented.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, systems, and methods for applying agricultural products. In particular, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising agricultural products (e.g., herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, or fungicides) and plant extracts (e.g., essential oils) and uses thereof to increase efficacy of the agricultural products.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial materials and articles, such as fibres, yarns, and their incorporation into textiles, packaging for food or beverages, or articles of clothing such as gloves. The antimicrobial fibres and yarns may be formed of a polymer and may comprise silver particles dispersed therein. The present invention contemplates a polymer batch precursor to the fibre of the invention and further products formed of the fibre or the polymer batch, for example textiles.

Abstract: Primarily, the present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I) defined below and to their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants. The present invention also relates to herbicidal or plant growth-regulating compositions comprising one or more compounds of the formula (I). Moreover, the present invention relates to processes for preparing the compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.

Abstract: Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling rodents. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to picolinamides of Formula I and their use as fungicides.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are the nucleotide sequences of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genes. In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genes are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.

Abstract: A compound represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof has an inhibitory action on abscisic acid 8?-hydroxylase CYP707A. The compound or a salt thereof can be used as a plant growth regulator. wherein R is a C1-6 alkyl group, and the C1-6 alkyl group optionally have a substituent selected from the group consisting of a halogen atom and a C1-6 alkoxy group.

Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-thiazole derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a Diabrotica plant pest, decrease the expression of a target sequence in the pest. In specific embodiments, the decrease in expression of the target sequence controls the pest and thereby the methods and compositions are capable of limiting damage to a plant. The present invention provides various target polynucleotides set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-236 or active variants and fragments thereof, wherein a decrease in expression of one or more the sequences in the target pest controls the pest (i.e., has insecticidal activity). Further provided are silencing elements which when ingested by the pest decrease the level of the target polypeptide and thereby control the pest. In specific embodiment, the pest is D. virgifera virgifera, D. barberi, D. speciosa, or D. undecimpunctata howardi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) at least one particular insecticide disclosed herein in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: Insecticidal toxins derived from Bacillus thuringiensis, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, use of such toxins to control Coleopteran plant pests, and transgenic plants that produce, and are protected, by these toxins are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the nucleotide sequence of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genome. Also provided are the nucleotide sequences of open reading frames in the C. subtsugae genome (i.e., C. subtsugae genes). In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genome are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide methods for decontaminating food contact surfaces using a fine spray/mist that comprise an antimicrobial composition comprising an organic acid and an organic citrus extract. The spray application reduces the microbiological populations on the surface of food contact surfaces, including potential pathogens, thereby reducing cross-contamination and improving food safety. The composition described herein can be use to target a number of microbiological pathogens, including L. monocytogenes, which is a known cross-contaminant in retail environments such as deli counters and slicers due to its ability to grow at refrigerated temperatures and moist environments making it a known cause of post-processing contamination of ready-to-eat food products.

Abstract: A odor masking and eliminating composition that is used by sportsmen to hide their scent from prey. The odor masking and eliminating composition being made or composed of a cyclomethicone that is from about 80.0 percent to about 90.0 percent of the composition; a masking scent composition that is from about 5.0 percent to about 12.0 percent of the composition; an insect repellant composition that is from about 1.5 percent to about 2.0 percent of the composition; an odor eliminator that is from about 1.0 to about 3.0 percent of the composition; and an odor modification complex that is from about 2.0 to about 4.0 percent of the composition.

Abstract: A continuous-belt baking system having a pair of upper rollers rotatably mounted in frame and spaced at a first distance, a pair of lower rollers rotatably mounted in frame and spaced at a second distance, a continuous thermally-conductive belt passing over the upper rollers, a continuous thermally conductive belt passing over the lower rollers, and two arrays of radiant heating elements. The radiant arrays include a first group of heating elements above a lower run of the upper belt between said upper rollers and a second opposing group of heating elements below an upper run of the bottom belt between the lower rollers. Each heating element may be separately controlled insofar as its ON/OFF state or in accordance with temperature, to provide more localized baking capabilities.

Abstract: An on-demand robotic food assembly line can include one or more conveyors and one or more robots, operable to assemble food items in response to received orders for food items, and one or more ovens operable to, for example, partially cook assembled food items. The on-demand robotic food assembly line can optionally package the assembled and partially cooked food items in packaging, and optionally load the packaged partially cooked food items into portable cooking units (e.g., ovens) that are optionally loaded into racks that are, in turn, optionally loaded into delivery vehicles, where the food items are individually cooked under controlled conditions while en route to consumer destinations, such the cooking of each food item is completed just prior to arrival at the consumer destination location. A dynamic fulfillment queue for control of assembly is maintained based at least in part on estimated transit time for orders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of edible wafers having a density of at least 35 mg/cm3 the wafer comprising (i) 100 parts by weight of a flour; (ii) a low amount of water, in an amount so the weight ratio of total amount of water to total amount of flour in the batter (denoted herein as R[w/f]) is no more than 0.8; and (iii) at least one enzyme comprising a cellulase in an amount of at least 0.0001 parts by weight; where the batter has a viscosity of from 200 to 1900 cps so it can be both pumped and baked on a heated surface without spillage.

Abstract: The breadmaking product free of gluten and lactose includes a main dough with: water; tapioca starch; rice flour; corn starch; sunflower oil; egg white; enzyme-active soy flour; fresh yeast; dextrose; salt; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; psyllium husk fibre; xanthan gum; and a mother dough with millet flour and/or sorghum, and amaranth, salt and bacteria, fermented for 16 hours at 28° C. and matured for 24 hours at 5° C. The product is produced by mixing water, the mother dough, the oil and the egg white in a mixer for five minutes at a speed of 45 RPM, with the rest of the ingredients for three minutes at 45 RPM, and with the yeast for five minutes at 90 RPM. Each bread is shaped and left to ferment at 24° C. with 90% humidity, baked at 180° C. and cooled at 8° C.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing slaughtered poultry that is conveyed in a slaughter line of a slaughter house, in order to establish at the start of said slaughter line whether the poultry was alive or dead on arrival at the slaughter house. Such can include the detection of a body parameter of the slaughtered poultry when the poultry is suspended by the legs in the slaughter line after stunning said poultry, and wherein an absorption spectrum of blood of the slaughtered poultry is determined.

Abstract: A method for combating bacteria and the further growth of bacteria in meat comprising: treating MSC, MDM, MSP, ground in poultry, turkey, beef, or pork with a granular additive, gel additive or paste additive,

Abstract: The invention provides a gas infused milk product, wherein the gas infused milk product comprises a lactose hydrolyzed concentrated milk infused with a soluble gas. The invention also provides methods of making such a product. Such methods include providing milk (skim milk, 1% milk, 2% milk, whole milk, half and half, cream or other milk product) and concentrating and hydrolyzing the milk with lactase to from a lactose hydrolyzed milk concentrate. The milk can be concentrated in vacuo (in a vacuum) in order to remove the dissolved gasses from the lactose hydrolyzed milk concentrate. Soluble gasses, such as nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide are then introduced into the lactose hydrolyzed milk concentrate to form a gas infused milk concentrate. In one aspect of this invention, the gas infused milk concentrate is then introduced into a stream of carbonated or still water resulting in a gas infused milk beverage.

Abstract: A smoked block of cheese is prepared by exposing the curds to smoke. The smoked block of cheese is evenly smoked and obtained in a shorter period of the time than is required to evenly smoke an entire block of cheese.

Abstract: A smoked cheese is prepared by exposing the cheese curds to smoke. The smoked cheese is evenly smoked and obtained in a shorter period of the time than is required to evenly smoke an entire formed shape of cheese. In an embodiment, the cheese curds can be formed into a block.

Abstract: A method for the intermediate processing of coffee beans, utilizing natural thermal mineral spring water, where in the beans have reached a parchment stage of production. The coffee beans with the mucilage layer are delivered to a resting facility concurrently to the combining of the thermal spring water therewith. The thermal spring water having an at least minimal predetermined temperature is added to the resting facility in sufficient quantities to maintain the coffee beans with the mucilage layer in a submerged state for a predetermined time, resulting in a removal of the mucilage layer from the coffee beans. The thermal spring water is subsequently drained from the resting facility and the coffee beans, upon conclusion of the predetermined time for resting. After removing the drained coffee beans from the resting facility the coffee beans are delivered to additional processing facilities.

Abstract: A coffee brewing system and method brew hot coffee at an elevated temperature by mixing coffee grounds with hot water, filtering the hot coffee to remove at least some of the coffee grounds from the hot coffee to form filtered hot coffee, and rapidly cooling the filtered hot coffee to reduce a temperature of the filtered hot coffee to form cooled coffee. The coffee optionally may be mixed with a gas, such as nitrogen, prior to serving the cooled coffee. The system and method can rapidly produce cold coffee in large amounts without diluting the coffee in water or ice, or waiting for the coffee to cool in a refrigerated environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preventing, inhibiting or mitigating bloom in a filled chocolate product, said method comprising: a) An inline heating step comprising at least one of heating the chocolate shell at a heating temperature of at least 25° C., heating the center-filled chocolate shell at a heating temperature of at least 25° C. and heating the filled chocolate product at a heating temperature of at least 25° C. and said method comprising at least of b) A shell cooling step comprising cooling said chocolate shell at a cooling temperature below 20° C., c) A filling cooling step comprising cooling said center-filled chocolate shell at a cooling temperature below 20° C., d) A final cooling step comprising cooling said filled chocolate product at a cooling temperature below 20° C., said inline heating step being comprised in at least one of step b)-d) or being arranged between step b) and c) or between steps c) and d).

Abstract: According to the invention, it was found that a feedstuff containing an Aurantiochytrium biomass brings about a significant increase in growth in fish.

Abstract: A novel method of reducing the melting point of a peptide-based biopolymer using a nitrogen-containing compound as a plasticizer is provided. The peptide-based biopolymer can be keratin or silk. The nitrogen-containing compound can be one or more amino acids or other nitrogen-containing compounds (except urea), all of which have a melting temperature above approximately 133° C., the decomposition temperature of urea. Pellets made using this novel process can be used as animal feed and soil amendments (fertilizer) to increase the adsorption of amino acids in the animal or in the soil, respectively.