Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated FA9S10-5037W. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-5037W. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar FA9S10-5037W and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar FA9S10-5037W with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated Y9A12-0004. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar Y9A12-0004. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar Y9A12-0004 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar Y9A12-0004 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-175 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-175 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-175 RZ.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for a collapsible pet carrier are provided. The collapsible pet carrier includes a top panel, a bottom panel, and two side walls that are hingeably coupled with the top and bottom panel. Each of the side walls includes an upper side wall, a bottom side wall, a hinge that allows folding of the side wall. The pet carrier also includes two end portions. In an expanded configuration, the hinges are positioned at an essentially 180° angle such that the upper side wall and a bottom side wall are essentially planar. In the collapsed configuration, hinges are positioned at an angle of less than 30° such that the hinges subtend toward the opposing side wall.

Abstract: According to embodiments disclosed herein, there is provided a system for loading, mixing and transporting feed. The system includes a scoop assembly and a mixing tub that are movable overhead a series of storage bays. The scoop assembly may retrieve commodities from the storage bays and load measured quantities of the commodities into the mixing tub.

Abstract: A portable pet feeder and supply storage apparatus has a first compartment having a base and sidewalls defining a first open space; a second compartment having a lid and sidewalls defining a second open space; a divider interposed between the first and second compartments, wherein the second compartment and the divider are hinged to the first compartment, the divider has a gasket; wherein the second compartment and the divider may be pivoted towards the first compartment to assume a closed position, the gasket on the divider providing a water-tight seal between the first compartment and the divider; a water dish and a food dish both removably insertable within the first open space; at least one removable container receivable within the second open space, the removable container configured to be refillable and water-tight; and wherein the second compartment and the divider are removably attachable to the first compartment.

Abstract: A top surface of an elevating stand of a pet water station defines a bowl receptacle into which an oblong water bowl may be removably installed. A foot of the stand is downwardly displaced from the top of the stand and has a foot locating surface. A mat of the station has a mat locating feature that extends upwardly from a general upper surface of the mat, and this mat location feature has a mat locating surface that reciprocally conforms to the foot locating surface. An antirotation feature of the mat intersects an arc on which the foot locating surface is disposed and is positioned adjacent an end of the stand foot, preventing rotation of the stand relative to the foot in at least a first predetermined angular direction. The bowl, bowl receptacle, stand foot, mat locating feature and antirotation feature coact to orient the oblong bowl in a predetermined angular orientation relative to the front of the pet water station.

Abstract: A remote canine training devices includes: a speaker including a speaker controller and an antennas in electronic communication with the speaker controller; a remote including a controller, one or more memory modules in electronic communication with the controller, an antenna in electronic communication with the controller, a user input module in electronic communication with the controller for receiving handler commands, and computer readable instructions stored on the one or more memory modules and executable by the controller to transmit a command to the collar based on user input received on the user input module. When a user input is received on the user input module, the remote transmits a command stored on the one or more memory modules to the speaker and the speaker emits an audible command adjacent a canine wearing the speaker corresponding to the user input received on the remote.

Abstract: A novel vp trainer for training and exercising dogs without the need for dog ever leaving a predetermined radius is disclosed herein. The vp trainer includes a telescopic pole, a handle grip on one end and a clip on the other end to attach a tug or an animal attachment such as a bird. For connecting to the telescopic pole, a tether is used inside the tug and animal attachments for integrity and durability.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet sanitary pant, including a flaky water absorption body and a main body part that clamps and fixes the water absorption body and at least has a double-layer structure; the main body part includes an upper girdle part and lower girdle part at both ends of a length direction; adhesion parts are arranged at both ends of a width direction of the lower girdle part for adhering the upper girdle part to cylindrically cover a pet waist during wearing; a tail passing part for a pet tail to pass through is arranged at a hip position on the main body part; and a stereoscopic wrinkle part capable of erecting towards the pet skin is arranged on the inner side of the length direction of the lower girdle part. Due to the technical solution, excrement overflow from the pet waist is prevented to better guarantee cleanness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toilet for pet dogs. The toilet for pet dogs according to the present invention comprises: a bottom unit having a receiving space; an isolation container unit inserted in the receiving space; a conveyor unit which is installed on the top of the bottom unit, the conveyor unit comprising a net-type belt, a driving roller and a driven roller on which the net-type belt is wound, and a cleaning roller for cleaning the net-type belt; and a top unit comprising a cleaning chamber cover positioned at the top of the cleaning roller, a nozzle installed at the ceiling of the cleaning chamber cover, and a fan for forcible drying. According to the present invention, it is possible to automatically clean the toilet for pet dogs more cleanly, and effectively prevent propagation of germs or generation of odor. Also, it is possible to assemble the toilet for pet dogs more firmly.

Abstract: A harnessing assembly for animals includes a strap. Each of a pair of connectors is coupled to the strap. The strap is couplable to each connector to form a pair of first loops. Each of a pair of first fasteners is slidably coupled to a respective first loop. A coupler is coupled proximate to a midpoint of the strap. The coupler is configured to couple to a leash. Each of a pair of strips is coupled to and extends from a front edge of the first strip, bracketing the coupler. A pair of second fasteners, which is complementary to the first fasteners, is coupled singly to the strips distal from the front edge. Each second fastener is positioned to couple to a respective first fastener to form a second loop. Each second loop comprises a respective first loop, such that the second loop is adjustably sizable.

Abstract: An animal rig assembly is provided. The animal rig assembly is structured to be coupled to a use device. The animal rig assembly includes a primary member assembly and an attachment assembly. The primary member assembly includes an elongate body. The primary member body includes an outer surface, an inner surface, a first end, a medial portion, and a second end. The attachment assembly is coupled to the primary member body. The attachment assembly is structured to position the use device on the primary member body inner side. The attachment assembly includes number of enclosed couplings. The number of enclosed couplings includes a first enclosed coupling. The first enclosed coupling is structured to enclose a portion of the use device.

Abstract: A method includes providing a wearable device compatible with and worn by an animal, the wearable device including a processing engine, a plurality of sensors, and a communication interface to a remotely located base station. The method includes monitoring an environment around the wearable device as the animal traverses a space and collecting information based on data generated by the plurality of sensors. The method also includes analyzing the data generated by the plurality of sensors and inferring activities associated with a human in proximity to the animal, wherein inferring activities includes determining a current location of the human based on data generated by one or more of the sensors, and determining activities of the human over a period of time based on data generated by the one or more sensors.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing the efficacy of an insect repellent is disclosed. The apparatus according to one embodiment includes a housing having an aperture extending through a wall of the housing, a carbon dioxide delivery device coupled to the housing through the aperture, a skin substitute substrate, and a heater coupled to the substrate. The method includes the steps of providing a skin substitute substrate, treating the skin substitute substrate with an insect repellent, exposing a plurality of insects to the treated skin substitute substrate for a first period of time, blocking the treated skin substitute substrate from the plurality of insects for a second period of time, and recording the insect repellent's complete protection time.

Abstract: The Bee-All Inner Cover Feeder provides beekeepers with the ability to monitor and feed bee colonies with minimal intrusion into the hive and provides protection of the pollen substitute and sugar water from predator insects and other bees. These features make the Bee-All Inner Cover Feeder unique in the field of beekeeping. The previously unavailable feeder cartridge approach combines the provision of pollen substitute and sugar water to the hive without opening the hive lid, and places the feed deep within the hive, accessible only to that colony of bees. The Bee-All Inner Cover Feeder is a simple but revolutionary delivery system for pollen substitute and sugar water which minimizes intrusion into the hive, protects the feed from other insects, and saves beekeeper time and effort. Taken together, these benefits increase the health and productivity of the bee colonies.

Abstract: A fishing tool. The fishing tool includes an elongated member having a handle disposed at a first end of thereof. The handle includes an open lower end. Indicia indicating various length measurements are disposed along the length of the elongated member. A scale is disposed within the elongated member, wherein the scale includes a hook operably affixed thereto, the hook extending through the open lower end. A mounting member is removably affixed to an exterior surface of the elongated member, wherein the mounting member can secure the elongated member to a mount.

Abstract: A rigid, semi-rigid, or soft 3-dimensional, realistic appearing, artificial and aft tethered decapod lure comprising a head section, a tapered body section and a tail section with an up plaining, expanded fan-shaped tail. Each section exhibits ribbing that allows for visual and sonic characterization of the lure by predator fish. Lure sections are hollow and chambered to allow for weighting of the head and body section to encourage a forward and downward glide with lure casting and line slack. In opposite, the upward-plaining, fan-shaped tail acts as an upward, reverse motion mechanism with retrieval of the invention. The bi-directional motion capability of the lure allows the angler to utilize the lure in two ways, as a sub-surface sinking lure, attracting fish at various depths, or as a surface, top-water lure capable of replicating the actions of an escaping decapod under attack by a predatory fish.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fishing lure which sinks to the bottom and upon retrieval it tends to rise to the top. The speed of rise depends upon the angle of the tongue in connection with the speed of retrieval, weight of the lure, size of the tongue, and fishing line placement to the bottom side of the tongue to the lure. The lure can be tethered by fishing line to an eyelet at a location on the bottom side of the tongue of the lure. This location may be along a range of locations on the bottom side of the tongue of the lure. This concept may be applied to any sinking lure that already exists, giving it the action of sinking down in the water and then swimming back up when line is retrieved.

Abstract: A reel for a fly rod is described. The reel includes a frame and a spool for holding a supply of fly line. The spool is rotatable about an axis relative to the frame. The reel includes a drag assembly coupled to the spool and the frame. The drag assembly is configured to control resistance to rotation of the spool relative to the frame. The drag assembly includes a first thrust plate that includes at least one ramp surface and a second thrust plate. At least one curved member is carried by the second thrust plate. The at least one curved member is configured to ride along the at least one ramp surface, such that rotation of the second thrust plate about the axis causes movement of the first thrust plate along the axis so as to control the resistance to rotation of the spool relative to the frame.

Abstract: A submersible fishing apparatus that contains one or more cavities along the fascia of its body, each said cavity comprising a temporary individual housing for bait or fish-attracting material (including such bait as ‘stink bait’), so that a fisherman may easily apply and refresh the bait/attractant between uses, thus allowing a fisherman to easily attract fish with minor effort. The apparatus includes jigs, lures, weights, sinkers, etc.

Abstract: A durable and waterproof jerk bait storage container having a number of individual cylindrical tubes with internal compartments joined together in offset rows such that each cylindrical tube can hold a jerk bait lure separately from other jerk bait lures. A lid is hingedly attached to the back row of cylindrical tubes to cover the cylindrical tubes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and device for carrying fishing equipment and accessories and for dispensing tippet or leader from a tackle container. In at least one embodiment the portable container comprises a first housing and a second housing that are pivotably connected. Each of the housings can be configured so as to define a plurality of hollow spaces therein, wherein at least one hollow space includes a tippet control system. In additional embodiments, the portable container can further include one or more expansion housings.

Abstract: An outrigger clamp to couple together two or more nestable tubes. The clamp includes a guide for retaining filament, and an attachment point for receiving accessories without interfering with the filament and guides. The guide and attachment point can rotate about an axis based on the forces applied to the outrigger to better align the filament and guides, and therefore align the forces applied to the outrigger and filament. The retainer can be, for example, one or more rollers that help prevent the filament from becoming creased or kinked during use.

Abstract: A fishing accessory with camera mount. The fishing accessory includes a body having a first end and a second end. An elongated handle is configured to be removably securable to the first end of the body. A fishing tool is affixed to the second end of the body. The fishing tool can be a net, a gaff hook, or other tool used for catching and retrieving fish. A camera mount is disposed on an upper side of the body, wherein the camera mount is configured to receive a camera and removably secure the camera to the body. The fishing accessory with camera mount allows users to easily record themselves catching, landing, and displaying a fish.

Abstract: An insect trap and multi-compartment lure. The multi-compartment lure including several insect attracting compounds separated into different compartments. The insect attracting compounds optionally configured to attract Spotted Wing Drosophila (Drosophila suzukii). The multi-compartment lure including seals configured to prevent some of the insect attracting compounds from mixing prior to use.

Abstract: Apparatus for converting a powered air blower to a sprayer is disclosed. The apparatus comprises at least one discharge port terminating in a nozzle and at least one clamp, such as an alligator jaw. The clamp may open in a direction away from a direction of discharge from each nozzle. The clamp and the at least one discharge port may be mounted on a chassis having a configuration of a tube. A feed conduit is in fluid communication with each of the discharge port. Where there is more than one discharge port, the feed conduit splits to supply each discharge port. In an embodiment, there is one discharge port having a direction of discharge and an associated axis, and at least two clamps symmetrically disposed about the axis. The apparatus may be clamped to a discharge conduit of the blower.

Abstract: Insecticide dispensing devices and methods of the present technology provide for the prolonged release of insecticide for the eradication of insect populations. Insecticide dispensing devices include an attractive toxic sugar bait, and have a housing configured with at least one aperture to allow a gaseous compound to exit the internal cavity and sized to allow entry of a target insect into the internal cavity. Methods of insecticide dispensing include activating the attractive toxic sugar bait in the device, and placing the activated device in an area where insects are present.

Abstract: Described are systems for (a) monitoring real-time animal activity in an area of interest using computer aided image comparison of a real-time image of the area and reference images of animals of interest and (b) providing informed alerts to a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device that dispenses animal attractant and lure scents particularly a heated scent dispenser that includes: a scent container; a heater and wick assembly that extends up when in use exposing the wicks and down into the scent container when not in use; a cap on top of the heater and wick assembly that spins freely to not twist the wires of the heater, where the cap includes a means to mount the dispenser device; a power switch, where the power switch is adapted to enable a user to activate or deactivate the heater; and a power source. The means to mount may include a hook, where the hook is adapted to allow a user to hang the dispenser device from a stationary object or the flat base that allows the device to be placed on a surface.

Abstract: A base for supporting a hunting blind includes a plurality of outer frame members connected to one another to form an outer frame, at least one floor panel positioned on a top surface of the outer frame, and at least one of the floor panels defining at least one aperture to receive a storage bin. A plurality of support members may be configured to support the outer frame, the support members being configured for insertion into a ground surface. A height of each support member relative to the ground surface may be adjustable to provide a level position for the outer frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for permitting a decoy system to be activated by a jerk cord with little motion and force. An apparatus comprising of a pulley, a swivel, and a shackling mechanism used to attach to an anchoring system. The system is self righting when deployed and relatively easy to activate compared to other systems available.

Abstract: A gel-based and sprayable animal attractant composition is provided that comprises at least one synthetic scent. Generally, the gel-based animal attractant composition can be applied through the use of an aerosol spray can and can be formulated to attract specific types of animals, in particular ruminants. More specifically, the animal attractant can comprise a synthetic scent designed to mimic the urine of a doe in estrus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of surface-reacted calcium carbonate-containing minerals and/or surface-reacted precipitated calcium carbonates as solid particulate carriers to enhance the efficacy of agrochemical compounds loaded onto of said carriers.

Abstract: An insecticide composition comprising an insecticide active ingredient, a gelling agent and water, and a surfactant and an emollient. The insecticide active ingredient is selected preferably from the group consisting of metofluthrin, transfluthrin, empenthrin and mixtures of the same. The controlled and sustained release of the insecticide active ingredient over time is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions in which the phenolic compound thymol or carvacrol is solubilized or dispersed in water through the addition of a surfactant and a solvent. In certain embodiments is also comprised a further pesticide, a fertilizer, a defoamer, a plant growth regulator, or combinations thereof. Also taught are methods for the control of pests or for regulating the growth of plants through contacting the plants, their seeds, or soil in which they grow with said compositions.

Abstract: Antibacterial compositions comprising at least one unsaturated fatty acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; at least one alpha-hydroxy acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and at least one amino alcohol. The compositions have broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, including on pathogens displaying multi-drug resistance.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an agent for improving plant growth, the agent significantly improving resistances to a wide variety of stress possibly subjected to a plant, such as resistances to chemical stress and ultraviolet ray stress as well as resistances to temperature stress and dry stress, the agent having a high safety. This agent for improving plant growth alleviates an environmental stress on a plant, promotes plant growth, or a plant quality. This agent for improving plant growth contains, as its main ingredient, zerumbone, an analog of zerumbone, or a salt of zerumbone or the analog. Furthermore, in this agent for improving plant growth, the analog of zerumbone is ?-humulene or ?-caryophyllene.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pathogens including nematodes fungi oomycetes and bacteria afflicting a broad variety of crop species by application to soil of a non-phytotoxic formulation of a blend of fatty acids disclosed. The fatty acid compostions are prepared as emulsifiable concentrates and applied directly to the soil or solid growing medium where the plant in need of treatment is growing.

Abstract: A method for reducing parasites in aquatic animals is provided. The method includes administering to the aquatic animal a compound comprising propyl propane thiosulfonate (PTSO) having the formula R—SOa-S—R, where R represents n-propyl group (—CH2—CH2—CH3) and a is 2 and also propyl propane thiosulfinate (PTS) having the formula R—SOa-S—R, where R represents n-propyl group (—CH2—CH2—CH3) and a is 1, so that a combination of PTS and PTSO is administered to the aquatic animal resulting in the reduction of a plurality of crustaceans infecting the aquatic animal in response to administering the combination of PTS and PTSO to the aquatic animal.

Abstract: A carbamate compound represented by formula (I), wherein, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group; R2, R3, R4 and R5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms, a C3-C4 cycloalkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms or a C1-C3 alkoxy group optionally having one or more halogen atoms; Z1 represents a halogen atom; and Z2 represents a halogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group; and m represents any one of integers from 0 to 3; has an excellent effect of controlling plant diseases.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous suspension agrochemical composition including (Z)-4-[5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl]-N-(methoxyiminomethyl)-2-methylbenzamide, a thickener, a surfactant, and water, which is excellent in homogeneity stability during storage, and simultaneously excellent in ease of discharge from a storage container. An aqueous suspension agrochemical composition comprising (a) (Z)-4-[5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-4,5-dihydroisoxazol-3-yl]-N-(methoxyiminomethyl)-2-methylbenzamide, (b) xanthan gum, (c) a surfactant, and (d) water, wherein the xanthan gum is contained in an amount of 0.15 to 0.65% by mass in the aqueous suspension agrochemical composition. The surfactant is preferably one selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene styryl phenyl ethers, polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene block polymers, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to active compound combinations comprising firstly the known fluoxastrobin and secondly further known fungicidal active compounds, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling unwanted phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: Provided is a compound capable of effectively control worst weeds of higher leaf stages that present practical problems. A specific pyrazolylpyrazole derivative of formula (I) is disclosed that is able to solve the above-mentioned problems.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition contains a component (A): a compound represented by formula (I) (wherein, R1, R2, R3a, R3b, R4a, R4b, and R5 each independently represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, n represents an integer of 0 to 4, o and p each independently represents an integer of 2 to 4, and X represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom) or a salt thereof, and a component (B): a hydrolysis inhibitor.

Abstract: A method for controlling pests of soybean plants comprises the step of contacting the soybean plant, parts of it, its propagation material, the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with one or more components of the ginkgo tree selected from the group consisting of bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J and gink-golide M.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides antimicrobial coatings on a surface comprising a reactive silanol and triethanolamine. In various examples the reactive silane is 3-chloropropylsilane triol. The coating is capable of reducing the number of Murine norovirus and E. Coli inoculated on the dried coating. In various examples, the coating further comprises a mixture of peroxotitanium acid and peroxo-modified anatase sol. The compositions may be electrostatically sprayed on the surface, and in certain examples, a mixture of silanol and triethanolamine is spray-coated on the surface followed by an aqueous mixture of peroxotitanium acid and peroxo-modified anatase sol.

Abstract: A composition containing a newly identified bacteriocin produced by a Lactobacillus plantarum strain, isolated from natural corn mash used in commercial fermentation process for production of ethanol. The bacteriocin composition is effective in broad range killing against the vast majority of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates in ethanol fermentation mash, which include multiple species of Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Weissella, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus, Enterococcus, and Streptococcus as well as killing activity against non-LAB isolates, such as strains of Staphylococcus, Enterobacter, Bacillus, and Clostridium. The bacteriocin is also combined with broad range bacteriophage to provide synergistic effectiveness again unwanted bacteria in industrial biofuel fermentation process and in human and animal bacterial infections.

Abstract: A method of killing a phytopathogen or reducing growth thereof is provided. The method comprising exposing the phytopathogen to an effective amount of a composition comprising a biologically pure culture of Daldinia sp. or at least one volatile organic compound (VOC) being produced by the biologically pure culture and capable of killing the phytopathogen or reducing growth thereof.

Abstract: Described are raw, yeast-containing dough compositions, packaged products containing the dough, and related methods, wherein the amount or rate of carbon dioxide released by the dough during refrigerated storage is limited, reduced, or controlled.