Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for using live transgenic non-human animals (e.g., non-human mammals) to perform radiotracer imaging to monitor pathological processes, disease progression, or therapeutic responses in vivo over time. For example, methods and materials for using live transgenic non-human animals (e.g., non-human mammals) having somatic and germline cells that include nucleic acid (e.g., a transgene) having a promoter sequence operably linked to a nucleic acid sequence encoding a NIS polypeptide to perform radiotracer imaging to monitor pathological processes, disease progression, or therapeutic responses in vivo over time are provided.

Abstract: A fish hook includes a breakaway clip that initially disables a universal pivot joint. When a fish is hooked, if a pivot force on the universal pivot joint exceeds a predetermined pivot force, the breakaway clip is detached from the hook thereby enabling the universal pivot joint. The resulting amount of force on the hook shaft is reduced by reducing the size of the lever arm, which thereby reduces the likelihood that the hook will be detached from the fish.

Abstract: The present invention includes a fishing bait holder, the holder including: a hollow tubular housing, the housing having a first closed end and a second open end, the first closed end having on the top of the exterior an orifice for attaching a fishing line; a rod for holding a plurality of pieces of bait, the rod having a first end and a second end, the first coupled to the interior of the first closed end of the hollow tubular housing, and the second end culminating in a fish hook; a spring encircling the rod; and a washer encircling the rod and inferior to the spring, proximal to the hook.

Abstract: The disclosed fish luring device includes a transparent container having an opening at a top and a bottom section, an illumination assembly, a plurality of screened caps for covering at least one opening of transparent container and a bait adapted to attract towards the illumination assembly. Further, the illumination assembly is configured to provide a green spectrum for the screening of the bait inside the transparent container.

Abstract: A convertible fishing lure assembly includes a lure body having at least one body section and a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and terminating in oppositely disposed open ends. A securing member is removably disposable within the channel. The securing member is dimensioned and disposed to include opposite ends being simultaneously disposed through the open ends of the channel for connection to fishing tackle components disposed exteriorly of the body section. Both the channel and the securing member have corresponding cross-sectional configurations to restrict rotation of the securing member within the channel. The lure body may include a plurality of body sections each having a channel extending therethrough with a securing member removably disposed therein, wherein the body sections are movably interconnected to one another through interconnection of corresponding ends of the different securing members.

Abstract: The subject of the invention relates to a fishing rod that has a handle (1), a shaft (2), with tip top guide (7), containing a spring, a reel support seat (3) running between the handle (1) and the shaft (2), and reel support rings (26, 27) located on the seat (3), as well as a trigger (11) for using top-mounted reels. The essence of the invention is that the handle (1) is connected to the seat (3) and the seat (3) to the shaft (2) with releasable connections, and the seat (3) is established to accommodate both bottom-mounted and top-mounted reels (40) and also to accommodate a trigger (11) that may be attached and removed from the seat (3) for operating top-mounted reels (40).

Abstract: Disclosed is a fishing reel with a rocker arm assembly which can be assembled or disassembled single-handedly, comprising a fishing reel main body, a main body cover, a winding reel, a transmission device and a rotor. The transmission device comprises a gear plate and a rocker arm assembly, wherein the rocker arm assembly is inserted into a centre shaft hole connecting the gear plate. The rocker arm assembly comprises a rocker arm hexagon core, a rocker arm sleeve, a rocker arm and a handle, wherein the rocker arm hexagon core is inserted into and connects the rocker arm sleeve, the rocker arm sleeve is connected to one end of the rocker arm, and the other end of the rocker arm is movably connected to the handle. The fishing reel thus has a rocker arm assembly which is flexibly combined, and can be assembled and disassembled single-handedly.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body and a spool. The reel body includes a first body part, a second body part, and a thumb rest. The spool is rotatably disposed between the first body part and the second body part. The spool includes a bobbin trunk, a first flange, and a second flange. The first flange is on a first body part side of the bobbin trunk, and has a smaller diameter than the first body part. The second flange is on a second body part side of the bobbin trunk, and has a smaller diameter than the second body part. The first body part includes a cutout part on an outer edge of the first body part. The cutout part is adjacent to the thumb rest and to an outer edge of the first flange of the spool.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fishing bait clasp (1) that comprises a circular hollow ring (2) with an internal channel and openable access (3), a side opening (4), a sharp curved pin (5) movable against a tiny spring inside the channel, and 2 small eyes (6 & 7) are soldered on top of the ring for line connection and on the sharp curved pin as access handle. The tiny spring inside the hollow ring puts pressure on the mechanism to keep the access closed. The access can be opened or closed by pushing up and releasing the eye handle along the side of the hollow ring. The sharp curved pin has its sharp head hidden and locked inside the circular hollow ring when closed. The fishing bait clasp provides a new, simple and practical device with flexible methods to be utilised for attaching different universal baits securely for sport fishing.

Abstract: An easy life bait bucket system for an aerated bait container, making a system for holding live fishing bait. The easy life bait bucket system may have an outer-bucket and an inner bait bucket. The outer-bucket and the inner bait bucket are structured and arranged in structural and functional combination to repeatedly fill with live fishing bait, to carry to a desired fishing environment, and to access the live fishing bait with one hand of a user. The outer-bucket may have an inner volume configured to removably-accommodate the inner bait bucket, and a first handle. The inner bait bucket may include an inner-lid, a plurality of water-flow holes, a metal ring-attacher, and a second-handle. The inner lid may have a slotted gasket to access the interior of the inner bait bucket.

Abstract: A highly advantageous fly fishing rig holder with interchangeable rig supports and associated method are disclosed which utilize rig supports to hold one or more fly fishing rigs.

Abstract: A composition in compacted form for use for termite monitoring and control comprises a cellulose material which may be purified cellulose or micro-crystalline cellulose as a base bait, the composition being compacted to an optimum density of not less than approximately 1.033 g/cc. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring and controlling termite infestations which comprises the steps of a) preparing such a composition; b) placing the composition in a bait station; c) monitoring the station at periodic time intervals for termites; and d) upon observing termite infestation in the bait station, replacing the above composition with a bait composition containing a termite killing agent.

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

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy apparatus provides simulated head pumping movement of a bird's head in an up and down vertical path defined by a cam support and cam follower rod. A cam follower rod with flat base is inserted into a holed frame which sits on an off center cam. The cam supports the decoy head positioned on the cam follower rod, and a small battery operated motive device moves the off center cam in circular direction. This cam mechanism causes the decoy head to move in an up and down vertical motion. In addition an alternative method for decoy head to move in a vertical path is defined by a “level wind” mechanism having a channel guide mounted for traversing a reversible groove shaft by means of a follower as the shaft is rotated. The device is mounted and enclosed inside a hollow duck decoy with a detachable back to access internal components.

Abstract: Provided herein is an agrochemical composition containing a solid multisite fungicide and a dispersing agent, wherein the dispersing agent has a mass average molar mass greater than 5,000 g/mol and is selected from lignin sulfonates and poly(meth)acrylates. Also provided herein is a method of preparing the agrochemical composition comprising the contacting of the solid multisite fungicide and the dispersing agent. Further, provided herein is a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi, wherein the agrochemical composition is allowed to act on the respective fungi, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment. Additionally, provided herein is a use of the dispersing agent for attenuating the phytotoxicity of multisite fungicides; and seed containing said agrochemical composition.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to use of a stable aqueous carbonyl compound containing solution, or a mixture of different carbonyl compounds containing solutions, in a program of integrated vector management.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions including medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, methods for making these compositions, and methods for reducing the population of a microorganism. The compositions can include advantageously high levels of the medium chain peroxycarboxylic acid, can be readily made, and/or can exhibit reduced odor.

Abstract: A sterilant composition is disclosed which contains peracetic acid and a non-aqueous solvent. The sterilant composition may include one or more of a buffer, an anticorrosive agent and a chelator. The sterilant composition may be free of added water. The sterilant composition may be used for sterilizing articles such as medical, dental, pharmaceutical, veterinary or mortuary instruments, devices, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and formulations for soil disinfection against a wide spectrum of plant pathogens and pests. More particularly, the formulation comprising (i) peracids, such as peracetic acid and an (ii) anionic surfactant, such as capryleth-9 carboxylic acid is synergistically effective in treatment of soil to control plant parasitic nematodes and soil-borne plant pathogens such as bacteria, spores and fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling apple scab caused by Venturia inaequalis comprising spraying the bark of an apple tree with an effective amount of 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(3R)-1,1,3-trimethyl-2,3-dihydroinden-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide and a surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a penflufen for increasing the seedling growth and/or the early emergence of crops. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for improving the seedling growth and/or the early emergence of crops.

Abstract: Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols RA1, RA2, X, Y, L1, L2, RB1, RB2, G, Q, p, R1, R2 and R10 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Articles having metal, metalloid or non-metal surfaces containing an antimicrobial layer comprising antimicrobial oligomers or polymers are suitable for use in medical devices, sanitary surfaces and other applications. Antimicrobial layers contain an organophosphorus layer deposited on an article surface and antimicrobial oligomers or polymers bonded to the organophosphorus layer.

Abstract: Articles having functional surfaces, for example antimicrobial functional surfaces, are prepared by methods comprising anodization. Organophosphorous compounds are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization, followed by attaching functional compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers. Alternatively, functional organophosphorous compounds, functional oligomers or functional polymers are deposited on a surface by methods comprising anodization.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, the compositions containing HPPD inhibitor herbicide, glyphosate, and fomesafen. The disclosure further provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, increasing the yield of plants or crops, and reducing the injury of plants or crops. Seeds, plants, and plant parts treated with compositions described herein are also provided for by the disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for forming stabilized metal salt particles.

Abstract: A novel Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov. strain 113-1 (NRRL B-67133) is described, which has insecticidal activity against insect larvae, in general, and dipteran and lepidopteran insect larvae, in particular. A biocontrol agent containing Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov. strain 113-1 (NRRL B-67133) and optionally a carrier are also described. Methods of killing insect larvae and methods of reducing insect populations in an area by applying to the area or an object an effective amount of the biocontrol agent are also described.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of Daucus carota plants which do not belong to the Daucus carota subsp. sativus subspecies of cultured carrots to disinfect a culture medium infested with Heterodera carotae nematodes, using the nematicidal power of the plants. The present application also relates to Daucus carota plants which are resistant to the Heterodera carotae nematode, and to methods for culturing such plants which make it possible to reduce the population of Heterodera carotae nematodes present in a culture medium.

Abstract: An anti-microbial composition includes an extract of at least one of Aucklandia lappa Decne and Punica granatum. The extract can be an aqueous ethanol extract. The extract can be formed using the peel of the pomegranate and the root of the Aucklandia lappa Decne. A weight ratio of the Aucklandia lappa Decne and Punica granatum in the composition can range from about 4:1 to about 1:1.

Abstract: The invention discloses a kelp-containing sponge biscuit and a manufacturing method thereof. The kelp-containing sponge biscuit comprises following raw materials in parts by weight: 100 parts of high-gluten flour; 10˜18 parts of white sugar; 30˜40 parts of beaten eggs; 0.5˜0.8 part of ammonium bicarbonate; 0.1˜0.3 part of sodium bicarbonate; 5˜15 parts of kelp powder and 12˜15 parts of water. The kelp-containing sponge biscuit further contains 0˜0.3 part of salt and 0˜5 parts of cream. Main steps of the manufacturing method of the kelp-containing sponge biscuit are as follows: weighing the high-gluten flour, the white sugar, the beaten eggs, the ammonium bicarbonate, the sodium bicarbonate, the kelp powder and the fresh water separately in parts by weight; mixing in order, stirring evenly to form a dough; tablet compressing boiling, cooling, draining and baking the dough, and obtaining the kelp-containing sponge biscuit with marine flavor and rich nutrients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing dough, in particular to a method for preparing frozen dough. In one aspect the present invention relates to a method for preparing a dough, which method comprises: a) preparing the dough including the step of adding a Penicillium glucose oxidase and a Talaromyces xylanase to at least one dough ingredient; and b) cooling the dough to a temperature in the range of ?40 to ?5 degrees Celsius. In another aspect the invention relates to a composition comprising a Penicillium glucose oxidase and a Talaromyces xylanase. In a further aspect the invention relates to a dough comprising a Penicillium glucose oxidase and a Talaromyces xylanase, in a further aspect the dough is a frozen dough. The present invention also relates to a baked product a method for preparing a baked product.

Abstract: A bun press is disclosed. The invention relates generally to a device for shaping the interior of an already baked, sliced bun and thereby creating a sloppiless bun. The device comprises a die or set of dies that is pressed into the top and bottom halves of a single or a plurality of baked, sliced bun(s) to provide an interior cavity that can contain messy, liquid-like or liquid fillings, e.g. “sloppy joe” fillings, melted cheese, meatballs and tomato sauce and the like.

Abstract: The gloss of iced frozen baked goods once thawed, is enhanced by coating the baked goods with shellac prior to freezing.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of producing output wares of the highest possible quality from input wares, wherein the input wares being processed are optically scanned, brought to a target weight, and then formed into a shape suitable for packaging and/or further processing. The invention comprises using deep-frozen input ware, scanning the position, shape and size of the individual input ware by an optical scanning means with direct or indirect consideration of the fiber position of the tuna fish meat, calculating at least one cutting line through the input ware for the cutting off of a tuna fish cut having a desired target weight and/or a desired shape, wherein the calculation of the cutting line involves an optimization process, and cutting along the calculated cutting line in one cutting step.

Abstract: The invention relates to emulsions for use in food products. In particular, the invention relates to stable water-in-oil emulsions for reduced fat food products such as confectionery, spreads, and bakery goods.

Abstract: An extrusion machine and method of use for making a multi-structure gummy candy. Specifically, the multi-structure candy provides a gummy center encapsulated by hard candy.

Abstract: An improved frozen product dispenser wherein a product is placed into a cooled hopper and the product is then fed from the hopper into a freezing and dispensing chamber where it is frozen and dispensed.

Abstract: The invention relates to frozen confections such as water ices, fruit ices, sorbets and the like. Frozen confections such as water ices, fruit ices, sorbets and the like are popular with consumers. A particular characteristic of these products, though, is that they are perceived to have a weak flavour. Thus the invention provides a frozen confection comprising: (a) 0.001 to 6, preferably 0.01 to 2, most preferably 0.1 to 2% w/w edible oil with a melting temperature of ?40 to 20, preferably ?40 to 10 degrees centigrade; (b) 0.01 to 2.0, preferably 0.1 to 1% w/w plant fibre; (c) 1 to 30, preferably 2 to 25% w/w freezing point depressant; (d) 0.001 to 5, preferably 0.001 to 2, most preferably 0.001 to 0.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing an animal feed in the form of pieces varied in size and irregular in shape is provided. The process comprises creating a solidified combined stream of material comprising stratified layers of first and second streams of material and cutting the solidified combined stream of material to form slices having a thickness of less than 6 mm. The arrangement of the shaped, layered second streams within the solidified combined stream of material and/or the incomplete disintegration of the shaped, layered second streams provide animal feed in the form of pieces varied in size and/or irregular in shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to feedstuffs for use in aquaculture, as well as methods for producing said feedstuffs. The invention also provides methods for rearing fish and/or crustaceans. In particular, the present invention provides a method of rearing a fish or crustacean, the method comprising feeding the fish or crustacean a feedstuff comprising lipid, the fatty acid of said lipid comprising at least 5.5% (w/w) stearidonic acid (SDA).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flavour composition for animal feed comprising a mixture of esters, ketones and aldehydes. The invention also relates to liquid and solid flavouring compositions containing this flavouring mixture, to an animal feed containing this flavouring mixture and to its use as an additive for creep feed diets, especially for suckling swine and cattle.

Abstract: A freezer having an inlet, an inlet portion having at least one inlet blower, an outlet, an outlet portion having at least one outlet blower, and a conveyor configured to transport products from the inlet to the outlet of the freezer; the inlet blower and the outlet blower configured to circulate gas or a gas and cryogen mixture to impinge onto products transported on the conveyor, wherein at least one of the at least one inlet blower and the at least one outlet blower is configured to be controlled independently of the other to provide no less than a neutral pressure condition at the inlet and outlet portions. A method for controlling gas flow within and minimizing air infiltration into such a freezer by controlling a speed of the inlet blower and the outlet blower independently to provide no less than a neutral pressure condition at the inlet and outlet portions.

Abstract: A radiofrequency heating system and methods for processing agricultural products are provided herein. The method may include positioning an agricultural product between two electrode assemblies of a radiofrequency (RF) circuit, closing the RF circuit, and heating the agricultural product to a threshold temperature in greater than a threshold amount of time.

Abstract: There is provided a method for recovering spent grain, comprising the steps of: a) adding a batch of mixed solution of a batch of spent grain and a first fermenting composition to a second fermenting composition; b) mixing the added batch of mixed solution with the second fermenting composition, whereby a fermented mixture is obtained; and c) separating the fermented mixture into a liquid product and a solid product; wherein the liquid product and the solid product have a prolonged durability compared to the durability of the batch of spent grain when mixed solution has been added in step a). An advantage of the inventive method is that by-products such as spent grain are efficiently turned into valuable products.

Abstract: A fine emulsion sausage having an alginate coating having a thickness of 0.05 mm or less; said sausage substantially possessing the visible and organoleptic properties of a skinless sausage. Also, a method of manufacturing such sausages, which method comprises co-extruding a fine emulsion filling with a casing paste comprising alginate to form a coextruded product comprising 1.5% or less by weight of casing paste, based upon the total weight of the casing paste and filling; and contacting such coextruded product with a solution containing calcium ions, which solution has a pH below the pKa value of the alginate.

Abstract: A method of preparing a food item includes the steps of placing a first food element in a package base, placing a second food element in the package base, adding a package top to create a package, and drawing the first food element around the second food element by vacuum sealing the package. The method also includes the step of forming a food item in which the first food element substantially envelops the second food element by cooking the first and second food elements in the sealed package. Each food element retains its identity after cooking.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an instant egg/edible bird's nest soup with fermented glutinous rice, comprising the steps of preparing the fermented glutinous rice wine, separating the wine juice from the rice dregs, preparing the dehydrated egg droppings/edible bird's nest shreds, vacuum freeze drying and vacuum packing; the instant egg/edible bird's-nest soup with fermented glutinous rice manufactured according to the method of the present invention is easily portable, and can be immediately consumed after being brewed in hot water; the flavor of the brewed egg/edible bird's nest soup with fermented glutinous rice is fresh and sweet; the shape of the rice dregs and the egg droppings/edible bird's nest shreds can be perfectly kept, and the rice dregs and egg droppings/edible bird's nest shreds are soft and good-tasting.

Abstract: Provided herein are flavor particles containing encapsulated precursors of acetylaldehyde. Also provided herein are methods of making and using the particles.

Abstract: The use of cyclohexanecarboxylic acids in a consumable to provide taste specific masking effect is provided.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a gel composition, which comprises a large amount of a fat or an oil containing medium-chain fatty acids in the constituting fatty acids thereof, shows no separation of the fat or oil and relieves gastric distress when eating, and a method for manufacturing the same. The gel composition according to the present invention, which is a gel composition prepared by gelling an oil-in-water type emulsion having an average emulsified particle size of 2-40 ?m, contains 20-60 mass % of triglycerides, wherein 40 mass % or more of the total constituting fatty acids of the triglycerides are medium-chain fatty acids. The triglycerides may comprise a medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride.