Abstract: A wheat variety designated W060346O1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W060346O1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W060346O1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W060346O1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W060346O1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W060346O1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated A060253B1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety A060253B1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety A060253B1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety A060253B1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety A060253B1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety A060253B1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A method for identifying a quantitative trait locus associated with desirable nutritional traits in canola includes: analyzing a population of canola plants or germplasm for desirable nutritional traits; determining the genotype of the canola plants or germplasm using at least one marker selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:1 through SEQ ID NO:111; mapping the canola plants or germplasm for the presence of a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with the markers; and associating the QTL with the desirable nutritional trait. An isolated and/or recombinant nucleic acid includes a sequence associated with a quantitative trait locus (QTL), wherein the QTL is associated with a desirable nutritional trait in a canola plant or germplasm and wherein the QTL is further associated with at least one marker selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:1 through SEQ ID NO:111.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-607 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-607 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-607 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-631 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-631 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-631 RZ.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of leek, NUN 10401 LEL.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to devices and kits configured to displace noxious odors generated by pet waste or excrement from within pet waste receptacles, such as a litter box kept within the pet owner's living space or home to areas existing outside of such owner's living space via a preexisting window therein. More particularly, a flexible, elongated duct is coupled to an exhaust hole in any hooded litter box on one end, and on another end, coupled to an electrically powered fan and universal window vent panel. When the window vent panel is sealedly disposed in a window and the fan is powered on, noxious air within the receptacle is drawn through the exhaust opening in the enclosure, the duct, and an exhaust opening in the window vent panel to an outside of such window.

Abstract: A retraction barrier can abut objects in the environment for safeguarding. The retraction barrier has multiple longitudinal poles separate from each other and multiple lateral poles separate from each other. The longitudinal poles are connected with the longitudinal poles so that the retraction barrier forms a grid, making the retraction barrier capable of isolating something. The longitudinal poles and lateral poles are each a retractable pole. Lengths of the longitudinal poles and the lateral poles can be changed so that each end of the longitudinal poles and the lateral poles can abut an object in the environment, so the retraction barrier can be secured with objects of any dimensions and shapes. For storage of the retraction barrier, the lateral poles and the longitudinal poles are retracted, so that the volume of the retraction barrier is lessened for ease in carriage.

Abstract: A game feeder especially suited to feeding whole vegetable roots and fruits. The game feeder includes: (a) a hopper having a first aperture at the bottom thereof, a second aperture 5 on one side thereof and a mouth at the top thereof; (b) a closure to close the mouth of the hopper; (c) a chute attached to or integral with the hopper, the chute having a receiving aperture aligned with the second aperture of the hopper, the chute having a discharge aperture at the bottom of the chute: (d) a conveyor belt positioned below the first aperture of the hopper so that when game feed is placed in the hopper and the conveyor belt is moved toward the second aperture. the game feed is conveyed to the chute so that the game feed can fall through the chute from the discharge aperture at the bottom of the chute. In an alternative embodiment, a swinging door located at the second aperture of the hopper is used in place of the chute.

Abstract: Grooming tools are provided, including a brush configured for removing debris and hairs, including at least one surfaced body having a first pad, a plurality of first bristles extending from the first pad, one end of each first bristle being connected to the pad, and the bristles being helical in shape. A multi-purpose comb includes a housing having a pair of sidewalls defining a central cavity, and a plurality of foldable combs pivotably mounted at corresponding ends to the housing for insertion into, and withdrawal from the cavity.

Abstract: The system and method of real-time, two-way communication between a handler and a canine using RF frequencies. A multipurpose canine camera system with audio, visual, and thermal capabilities that transmits securely between a handler and a canine through hard structures and over long distances. The canine portion having one or more sensors. The sensors may include location, monitors for canine vital signs, heat signatures, chemical signature detection, and many others. The handler portion having a display configured to control the camera on the canine portion.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for task training laboratory animals are described. The systems and techniques may be particularly useful for training laboratory rodents to perform a single pellet grasping (SPG) task. A system for training animals may include a task enclosure having a slit at one end. A system may include an automated pellet retrieval system. A system may include a sensor system. A system may include a computing device configured to receive data from a sensor system and cause pellet retrieval system to present a pellet to an animal. Further computing device may be configured to evaluate each task attempt.

Abstract: A pet toy may include a hollow compressible body having a mouth about an opening leading to an interior of the body and a tab having a head and a neck extending from the head. The neck extends through the opening while the head is larger than the opening. The neck is slidable through the opening to move the head between a silent position and a squeaking position. In the silent position, the head is spaced from the mouth to allow air flow from the interior of the body through the opening between the neck and the body without producing audible sound. In the squeaking position, the head is sufficiently close to the mouth such that airflow from the interior of the body through the opening between the neck and the body and between the mouth and the head produces an audible squeaking sound.

Abstract: A pet toy may include a core and flexible line wound about the core.

Abstract: Various embodiments for a self-tipping hurdle for pet training and fitness are described. A self-tipping hurdle may be portable, freestanding, and substantially symmetrical, where the hurdle is not required to be attached to the ground or other surface during operation. The self-tipping hurdle can include a first hurdle base having a first irregular octagonal cross-section; a second hurdle base having a second irregular octagonal cross-section; a first hurdle post coupled to the first hurdle base; a second hurdle post coupled to the second hurdle base; and at least one hurdle board disposed between the first hurdle post and the second hurdle post. The self-tipping hurdle can be configured to rotate a predetermined amount prior to a rotation of the self-tipping hurdle being substantially impeded when the at least one hurdle board is contacted by a pet.

Abstract: A dog grooming table barrier is an apparatus that physically and visually alerts a dog of the edges of the grooming table. The apparatus includes a plurality of wall segments, at least one first clamp, and at least one second clamp. The plurality of wall segments surrounds the edges of the grooming table. The at least one first clamp and the at least one second clamp attaches the plurality of wall segments to the dog grooming table. The plurality of wall segments comprises a first end segment and a second end segment which surround the distal edges of the plurality of wall segments. The plurality of wall segments is arranged into a closed-shape configuration. A plurality of interlocking fasteners connects each of the plurality of wall segments to each other. The apparatus further includes a cantilever-receiving channel in order to accommodate the grooming arm of the grooming table.

Abstract: An animal relocation system and method comprising a perimeter net system a trapping net system, and a flushing device, wherein the flushing device channels the animal through the perimeter net system and into the trapping net.

Abstract: A bee nucleus enclosure is formed with a tray and a cover positioned on top of the tray. The tray includes an aperture through which bees can exit and enter the enclosure. The size and shape of the enclosure is such that once a colony of a suitable maturity has developed within the enclosure the entire colony can be transferred to a bee house/box to enable the colony to populate the bee house/box.

Abstract: Non-human animals, tissues, cells, and genetic material are provided that comprise a modification of an endogenous non-human heavy chain immunoglobulin sequence and that comprise an ADAM6 activity functional in a mouse, wherein the non-human animals express a human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable domain and a cognate human immunoglobulin ? light chain variable domain.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for making non-human animals with reduced tolerance of a foreign antigen of interest and making antigen-binding proteins against that foreign antigen of interest using such animals. The methods and compositions employ CRISPR/Cas9 systems using multiple guide RNAs to reduce or eliminate expression of a self-antigen homologous to or sharing an epitope of interest with the foreign antigen of interest or to reduce or eliminate expression of an epitope on the self-antigen that is shared with the foreign antigen of interest.

Abstract: Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 and/or C5 nucleic acid sequence are provided as well as methods for using the same to identify compounds capable of modulating the complement system. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous C5 gene and/or C3 gene with a human or humanized C5 gene and/or C3 gene, and methods for making and using the non-human animals, are described. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C5 gene under control of non-human C5 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C5-encoding sequence with human C5-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C5 locus. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 gene under control of non-human C3 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C3 protein-encoding sequence with human or humanized C3 protein-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C3 locus.

Abstract: A retrieval system and methods of preparing and using same to retrieve underwater objects from a selected depth, including a flotation device having at least a selected amount of buoyancy, a release mechanism that is capable of releasably engaging an anchor, and a controller to actuate the release mechanism when a selected condition is achieved. The system further includes a spool assembly having a frame for carrying (i) the floatation device, (ii) the release mechanism, (iii) the controller and (iv) in combination with the flotation device, a quantity of pre-wound line having a length greater than the selected depth.

Abstract: A fishing hook device including a body with a barbed distal end and a looped proximal end. The body includes at least a portion constructed of glass including alkali aluminosilicate glass.

Abstract: A rotation transmission mechanism includes a drive shaft, a drive gear, a pinion gear, a first bearing, and a positioning structure. The drive shaft is rotatable with respect to a chassis. The drive gear is unitarily rotatable with the drive shaft. The pinion gear is rotatably mounted to the chassis and disposed in a skew direction to the drive shaft, the pinion gear meshed with the drive gear. The first bearing is mounted to the chassis, is disposed between the chassis and the drive shaft, and rotatably supports the drive shaft. The positioning structure is mounted to an end of the drive shaft, and positions the drive shaft with respect to the first bearing.

Abstract: A line tier for a fishing tackle item that makes line tying easier and safer has an enclosure with a tackle retention end and a second end, a rotatable member extending from the second end permitting rotation of the enclosure about the rotatable member. The enclosure is openable so that in the open configuration a tackle item can be inserted such that a portion of the tackle item protrudes from the enclosure. In the closed configuration, the tackle item is held securely with a portion of the tackle item protruding from an elongated slot formed in the tackle retention end of the enclosure. A plurality of fishing lines can be held securely in the enclosure with a portion of each fishing line protruding from the enclosure on the tackle retention end and the second end of the enclosure.

Abstract: The threading apparatus and methods of threading various types of fishing hooks and lures of this invention provide convenience and ease of use applicable to a wide range of hook sizes, shapes, and types. The threading apparatus is fabricated as a single molded part body made from an elastomeric material such as TPE with molded sectors including: slotted clip sector, chamfered frustoconical sector, non-chamfered frustoconical sector, slotted hook eyelet positioning curb, an at least one set of elongated hook shank holding ribs, and an exit sector. The invention provides simplified and enhanced threading operations which include hooks with particularly small eyelets or thin shank diameters, weighted hooks, and for fly hooks (lure hooks) or bodied hooks with particularly short exposed shank length.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a fumigant barrier film for treating soil by fumigation, said film having, on at least one portion of the outer surface thereof or on at least one portion of the inner surface thereof or on at least one portion of the outer and inner surfaces thereof, at least one continuous self-adhesive or self-sticking or tackifying area. The present invention also relates to the method for sealing soil intended for fumigation treatment or in the process of fumigation treatment or which has been treated by fumigation, by covering said soil with a self-adhesive fumigant barrier film, as well as to a kit for fumigation treatment including at least one self-adhesive fumigant barrier film and at least one fumigant.

Abstract: A device and method for positioning a coil spring actuated body grip trap on a pole. A strip of material having an aperture therethrough through is inserted between adjacent coils of the coil spring of a coil spring actuated body grip trap so that the aperture of the strip of material extends from the coils. A pole is driven into the ground, the pole having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the aperture of the strip of material. The aperture of the strip of material is slid onto the pole so that the body grip trap is at a desired position on the pole so that the aperture of the strip of material jam-locks on the pole by the weight of the trap.

Abstract: An improved method, device, and system for hunting and selectively placing a scented hunting aid is provided. A hand-thrown dart may have a tip and a flight attached opposite thereto. The flight may carry a scented fluid or scented material thereon. The flight is configured to be positioned above the ground after the dart has been thrown by hunter from a tree stand. The dart enables the hunter to selectively throw the dart such that its placement is upwind from a desired game animal such as a buck deer that the hunter desires to attract. Some implementations utilize peelable covers to release the scented material, while other embodiments utilize a porous or sponge-like flight that is saturated with a scented fluid.

Abstract: A moving wing waterfowl or migratory bird decoy including a decoy body constructed of a predetermined material with exterior ornamentation to simulate a live waterfowl or migratory bird, the decoy body being arranged in a predetermined orientation to simulate a waterfowl or migratory bird, the decoy body having a top and a bottom. The decoy has at least one decoy wing connected to the decoy body, the decoy wing being constructed and arranged to simulate the wing of a waterfowl or migratory bird. The decoy body is constructed and arranged of a particular plastic material to hyper-realistically resemble a waterfowl or migratory bird. The control and power module is plug and play software controllable. The decoy is mountable on a male type member post via a female type receptacle on the decoy body. The decoy has a biased stabilizer cord that also mimics the legs of the waterfowl or migratory bird.

Abstract: A decoy deployment and water fowl retrieval apparatus and method. The apparatus has a flotation frame configured with a motor providing propulsion and directional control to the frame. One or more water fowl decoys may be attached to the frame. The flotation frame has a forwardly facing opening and a net disposed to scoop a downed waterfowl into the scoop. The apparatus is controlled by a radio frequency remote controller. The apparatus may tow one or more decoys in a decoy display to a desired position. The apparatus may also be operated as a decoy to simulate water fowl swimming on a body of water.

Abstract: In one aspect, solvent systems are described herein. In some embodiments, such a solvent system comprises a disaccharide component, choline halide or choline acetate, and water. The water is present in the solvent system in an amount of 5 weight percent to less than 25 weight percent, and the solvent system is free of crystals. In another aspect, biomolecular compositions are described herein. Such a composition can comprise one or more biological molecules dissolved in a solvent system described herein. In yet another aspect, methods of storing a biological composition are described herein. In some instances, such a method comprises contacting the biological composition with a liquid preservative composition, wherein the liquid preservative composition comprises a solvent system or biomolecular composition described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed are viable cell compositions and related methods of preparation, maintenance and use. The viable cell composition can contain specified levels of cells, hydroxyethyl starch, and dimethylsulfoxide, and can be cryopreserved. The cryopreserved form of the composition can be thawed and combined with an aqueous liquid diluting medium to prepare a diluted viable cell composition that can contain specified, reduced levels of the dimethylsulfoxide and hydroxyethyl starch. The diluting medium can contain trehalose. The prepared, diluted viable cell composition can be administered to a patient.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition wherein the composition has an insecticidal effect based a modification of the bacteria of the genus gluconacetobacter. The Insecticidal effect show activity against Green peach aphid (Myzus persicae (Sulzer)); Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) on peaches and Citrus woolly whitefly (Aleurothrixus floccosus) on citrus.

Abstract: A cleaning and protectant composition and a method for using the composition on an article such as a touch screen or screen protector for a mobile device, computer, or other electronic device. The composition comprises a polymeric film former. The polymeric film former is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer. The polymeric film former forms a retention coating to retain components within the composition for an extended period of time. The composition is also present in a kit with an application device.

Abstract: Storage stable polyhydroxylated aromatic ether adducts of polyalkylene oxide are described. Reactive compositions are formed by combining an ether adduct with an aldehyde, optionally further adding a phenolic-aldehyde prepolymer. The reactive compositions are cured by removing water, by acidification, or both. The cured compositions sorb solvated compounds from environments containing water. The cured compositions are also useful for pre-loading with compounds that are subsequently released at a controlled rate into environments containing water.

Abstract: The invention encompasses resinate formulations comprising an agricultural active ingredient and an ion exchange resin, wherein the agricultural active ingredient is imbibed upon the ion exchange resin; and methods of treating an agricultural surface. The invention also encompasses methods of manufacturing an agricultural formulation comprising a resinate, comprising: providing an agricultural active ingredient and an ion exchange resin; and mixing the agricultural active ingredient and the ion exchange resin to imbibe the agricultural active ingredient upon the ion exchange resin, thereby forming the resinate.

Abstract: A liquid herbicidal composition is provided, comprising: a. 20 to 35 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a water-soluble herbicidal ingredient; b. a C12-C16 alkyl ether sulfate; c. an organic solvent; and d. an alkyl polyglucoside. The composition is stable; i. e., it occurs in a substantially continuous, single phase at temperatures as low as ?20° C. It also has a viscosity of no more than 2000 cps at temperatures as low as 0° C.

Abstract: This invention relates to particles (1) with a controllable release of at least one pheromone, wherein a) the particle (1) has a core (2) which is surrounded by one or more layers (4, 6), and b) the core (2) and at least one layer (4, 6) surrounding the core (2) comprises at least one pheromone to be released, wherein the core (2) and/or at least one layer (4, 6) surrounding the core (2) comprises a substrate for binding or for absorbing the at least one pheromone to be released, wherein the substrate is capable of dispensing the absorbed pheromone in a delayed manner, and the substrate comprises zeolite.

Abstract: There is provided a powder composition comprising a collection of particles (I) having median particle diameter of 10 micrometers to 200 micrometers, wherein each of said particles (I) comprises (a) a covering of a fatty compound having melting point of 50° C. to 110° C. and (b) one or more inner particles (II) comprising one or more complex that contains a cyclopropene compound molecule or a portion of a cyclopropene compound molecule encapsulated in a molecule of a molecular encapsulating agent. Also provided is a slurry comprising water and such a powder. Also provided is a method of contacting plants or plant parts with such a slurry.

Abstract: A wearable device for repelling head-lice is disclosed comprising a fastener for holding the device in contact with head-hair, and a container attached to the device, the container is adapted to hold an absorbent material out of contact with the head hair. The absorbent material may be suitable to absorb a lice-repellent material, and to release the lice-repellent in the form of gas.

Abstract: Microbially-resistant materials are disclosed and described, along with devices, surfaces, and associated methods. Such materials can be coated onto device surfaces, system surfaces, structures, and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing compositions of active herbicidal ingredients comprising two or more active herbicidal ingredients. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions described herein to reduce herbicide resistance and minimize off-target movement. The present disclosure relates to compositions of herbicidal ionic liquids comprising one or more active herbicide ingredients and methods of making and using such ionic liquids. In some aspects, the herbicidal ionic liquids with multiple active herbicide ingredients can be prepared as separate ionic liquids, each with a single active, and later combined.

Abstract: A nematicidal fertilizer composition comprising one or more amino acids and one or more micronutrient compounds. A method of controlling nematodes at a locus is also provided. The method comprises applying to the locus one or more amino acids and one or more micronutrient compounds.

Abstract: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. Under such circumstances, the development of novel agricultural and horticultural insecticides is desired. The present invention provides an amide compound represented by the general formula (I): (wherein A1, A2 and A3 each represent a nitrogen atom or a CH group, R1 represents an alkyl group, R2 and R4 each represent a haloalkyl group, R3 represents an alkyl group, and m represents 0, 1 or 2) or a salt thereof; an agricultural and horticultural insecticide and microbicide comprising the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide and microbicide.

Abstract: A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a first systemic fungicide and optionally a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same.

Abstract: A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a first systemic fungicide and optionally a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same.

Abstract: A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a first systemic fungicide and optionally a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are new N-,C-disubstituted azoles and derivatives thereof that exhibit nematicidal activity and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: 5-phenyl or 5-benzyl-2 isoxaline-3 carboxylates which are used for the treatment of crop plants for inducing specific growth regulating responses on the plants, on seeds from which they grow or on the locus in which they grown in their habitat.