Abstract: An egg processing apparatus is provided. Such an apparatus includes a plurality of egg processing devices configured to interact with a plurality of eggs carried by an egg carrier. An egg support assembly is positioned beneath the egg processing devices such that an egg carrier is capable of being moved between the egg processing devices and the egg support assembly. The egg support assembly includes a plurality of pedestals, with each pedestal having a plurality of discrete egg support members cooperating to form a seating arrangement portion for contacting and supporting an end of an egg in the egg carrier. An associated assembly and method are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems of promoting fertilization of eggs of an avian. While inseminating a plurality of avian eggs a spectrum substantially concentrated within a narrow range of wavelength irradiates the plurality of inseminated avian eggs to increase the motility of the sperm to increase the probability of conception of avian from the inseminated eggs.

Abstract: Systems and methods for intensive recirculating aquaculture are provided herein. An example system includes water sourced from a first segment of a saline aquifer, a recirculating aquaculture system receiving the sourced water and producing discharge water, and a water discharge point located within second segment of the saline aquifer disposed below the first segment of the saline aquifer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal model having hypoparathyroidism and a method for producing the same. According to the present invention, the animal model having hypoparathyroidism is economical and efficient in that it can demonstrate a pathophysiology of hypoparathyroidism and maintain a survival of animals without any distortion of the pathophysiology by supplying an optimal calcium content diet.

Abstract: Non-human animals (and/or non-human cells) and methods of using and making the same are provided, which non-human animals (and/or non-human cells) have a genome comprising human antibody-encoding sequences (i.e., immunoglobulin genes). Non-human animals described herein express antibodies that contain human Ig? light chains, in whole or in part. In particular, non-human animals provided herein are, in some embodiments, characterized by expression of antibodies that contain human Ig? light chains, in whole or in part, that are encoded by human Ig? light chain-encoding sequences inserted into an endogenous Ig? light chain locus of said non-human animals. Methods for producing antibodies from non-human animals are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cultivating vegetable worms having a function of a natural preserved agent and freshness keeping agent. The method comprises obtaining a mycelium by inoculating a cordyceps militaris or a cordyceps nutans to a liquid medium, a solid medium or a worm body; and forming a fruit body from the mycelium by cultivating a solid medium or a worm body.

Abstract: A buzz bait lure includes a wire, and a blade disposed to rotate around the wire. The blade includes a propeller portion at one side of the blade; a front support portion; and a rear support portion positioned at a side closer to the propeller portion than the front support portion and having a third hole. The front or rear support portion includes a rising portion rising from a flat surface of the blade and having a first hole, and a folding portion having a second hole and folded from the rising portion to face the flat surface of the blade. The blade is supported on the wire at the front support portion and the rear support portion, and the wire is inserted into at least the first hole, the second hole, and the third hole.

Abstract: A weedless fishing lure device for faster and convenient fishing of a crank bait is disclosed. The weedless fishing lure device has a front hard section comprising a first end and a second end to define a crawfish-like configuration wherein the first end is configured to have a bile area to provide an access for attaching the fishing line to the lure device via one or more eyelets. One eyelet is positioned in the bile area for attaching the fishing line and another eyelet is provided in the middle area for attaching the additional hook for deep water fishing. The second end is configured to have at least one concealed catching member extending from a middle area of the second end of the front hard section. A replaceable rear soft section comprising a nose area is configured to be fixedly attached to the second end of the front hard section via the concealed catching member to use the lure device as a crank bait for fishing.

Abstract: An artificial lure for fishing has a base body made from a floatable material and imitating a bait fish, at which at least one fishing hook is attached. In the head region of the base body, fastening eyelets for connection to a fishing line or a leader and a protrusion are provided. In the used state of the artificial lure in the water, the protrusion is configured diagonally upwards, and the fastening eyelet is situated below the protrusion. Preferably, a weighted insert for specifying the buoyancy and stabilizing the position in the water is provided in the base body. Furthermore, a system made up of such an artificial lure also includes a ground weight and a fishing line connected to a fishing rod.

Abstract: A fishing reel waterproof structure prevents water intrusion into a bearing member that supports an end of a handle shaft to make the end of the handle shaft rotatable respective to a reel body. The fishing reel waterproof structure includes a flange part, a fixation plate, a seal member and a water stop part. The flange part is on the handle shaft in a vicinity of the end of the handle shaft. The fixation plate restricts axial movement of the bearing member. The fixation plate has an annular shape and is fixed to the reel body. An inner peripheral part of the fixation plate is disposed between the flange part and the bearing member to contact a lateral surface of the bearing member. The seal member seals between the reel body and the fixation plate. The water stop part prevents water intrusion between the flange part and the fixation plate.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool and a waterproof member. The reel body includes a first side plate and a second side plate. The spool includes a bobbin trunk and a first flange. The bobbin trunk is rotatably disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The first flange is provided on a first side plate-side end of the bobbin trunk and has a larger diameter than the bobbin trunk. The waterproof member has an annular shape and is disposed in a first side plate-side position in the reel body. Additionally, the first flange includes a rib having an annular shape. The rib extends axially outward from the first flange and has a smaller diameter than an outermost diameter part of the first flange. The waterproof member is disposed in adjacent opposition to an inner peripheral surface of the rib of the first flange.

Abstract: A fishing rod holding assembly for PURPOSE includes a tube that insertably receives a fishing rod. A pair of holding units is provided. Each of the holding units is coupled to the tube. Each of the holding unit selectively engages a diagonal support of a chair. Thus, the tube is positioned at an upward angle with respect to the ground. A stand is coupled to the tube. The stand is selectively positioned in a deployed position. Thus, the stand supports the tube above ground. The stand is selectively positioned in a solo position. Thus, the stand supports the tube on the ground when the tube is not coupled to the chair.

Abstract: A roll for assembling a device (2) for detection and elimination of pest insects includes a wound up, continuous band of fibrous material, the band having a main portion (22) and a first flap folded thereover, wherein at least one aperture (35) is arranged in the main portion along at least part of the length of the continuous band, the face facing away from the first flap such that the adhesive strip completely covers over the at least one aperture, the aperture being at least partially filled with an insecticide in powder form. The roll may include a second flap, wherein the first flap and the second flap at least partially overlap and the second flap is sandwiched between the main portion and the first flap.

Abstract: Provided is an insect monitoring device including a tube. An attractor is positioned at an entrance to the tube, and an imaging device is configured for producing data associated with a monitored insect, wherein the data being usable in machine learning.

Abstract: An insect bait that can be carried by the insect, that includes a toxicant capable of killing insects in a nest, and that includes attractants, having at least one non-toxic layer that delays contact with the toxicant, wherein the size, shape and attractants attract the insect to take the whole of the bait to a nest situation where further manipulation of the bait by the insect will release the toxicant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ultraviolet mosquito-killing lamp with an electric shock protection function. The ultraviolet mosquito-killing lamp includes a shell, a power line, and an ultraviolet lamp circuit, a high-voltage switching circuit, a high-voltage net and a switch gear which are located in the shell, wherein the ultraviolet lamp circuit is connected with the high-voltage switching circuit, and the high-voltage switching circuit is connected with the high-voltage net; the switch gear is a double-pole switch, and the double-pole switch is electrically connected with the power line. When the ultraviolet mosquito-killing lamp is powered off, both the live wire and the neutral wire are cut off, and thus the electric shock risk caused by the possibility that the live wire is not cut off when a single-pole switch is turned off is avoided.

Abstract: A device for manual application of chemicals such as herbicides to a plant structure such as a leaf. The device includes a reservoir and a connected valve function in order to provide a sufficient amount of chemical upon every application to a leaf in several series of applications.

Abstract: This application claims a device which increases the lethality of conventional spring loaded rodent traps. The device serves to entice and hold a rodent on the trap in a position most lethal to the rodent when the trap is sprung.

Abstract: A multifunctional infrared induction water sprinkler includes a water inlet pipe (10), an infrared induction control device (20) connected with the water inlet pipe (10), and a water outlet device (30), wherein the water outlet device (30) is connected with the infrared induction control device (20) through a universal joint (301); the infrared induction control device (20) includes an infrared pyroelectric probe, a pre-amplifier, a central processing unit, an electromagnetic valve actuator and an electromagnetic valve which are connected in sequence, and further includes an irrigating/repelling selection controller, a sprinkling duration regulator and a sprinkling interval regulator which are connected with the central processing unit. The multifunctional infrared induction water sprinkler can effectively repel animals to protect gardens, lawns and nursery gardens against damage and can also automatically spray water to irrigate gardens, lawns, nursery gardens and the like, and water resources can be saved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multifunctional animal repeller including a central processing unit, and a sound output circuit, a light output circuit, an ultrasonic output circuit, a red light blinking output circuit, a various animal deterrence sound programmer, an ultrasonic frequency selection controller, a multifunctional light selector, an animal repelling mode controller, an operating time selection button, an infrared induction distance adjuster, a photosensitive detector, a camera, a pre-amplification circuit, a mass memory, a Wifi module, a camera effect monitor and a multi-power supply system which are all connected with the central processing unit. The multifunction animal repeller can repel different animals through physical phenomena such as sounds, ultrasonic waves and flashing light based on a humane animal repelling design and can protect animals against injuries, and thus the natural environment is protected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel mouse repeller including a cavity defined by a shell and a base, and a power rectification and supply part, an ultrasonic output module and a negative ion generator which are located in the cavity, wherein the power rectification and supply part supplies power to the ultrasonic output module and the negative ion generator, the ultrasonic output module includes an ultrasonic transducer protruding out of the shell, and the negative iron generator includes a discharge electrode plate which is a detachable and cleanable electrode plate. The novel mouse repeller is of an integrated structure and has a remarkable mouse repelling effect; meanwhile, the adopted detachable and cleanable electrode plate is high in power and can be reused after being detached and cleaned, so that a powerful negative ion emitting effect is maintained, and the use cost is obviously reduced.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed, inter alia, to novel methods for producing substrates and articles of manufacture that possess a passive barrier to the passage of crawling insects and the related substrates and articles of manufacture. An exemplary article of manufacture can be a pet food bowl, a pet food container, a kitchen cupboard, a trash receptacle, a garbage receptacle, a foundation of a structure, a bee hive, a bird feeder, a plate, a bowl or a pedestal suitable for cake, cupcakes or other food item. The crawling insects can be, for example, an ant (leaf eater, Argentine, carpenter, pharaoh, fire), a spider, a cockroach, a bed bug, termites, an aphid, an arthropod, a tick, a flea, a silver fish, a thrip, a gnat, an aphid, a Japanese beetle, a beetle (potato and bean), a flea beetle, a fleahopper, a squash bug, a slug, a leaf hopper, a harlequin bug, a milk weed bug, a mite, a louse, a scorpion, a millipede, a centipede or a gypsy moth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable supporting structure for a firearm having a detachable cradle to hold the firearm mounted on an elongated tubular member, a spindle mechanism operably adapted to fix the detachable cradle with the elongated tubular member at a proximal end, a lever operably adapted to adjust the height of the elongated tubular member and a base platform to hold the elongated tubular member. Further, the portable supporting structure is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy support is provided which boasts the ability to provide support to existing flotation type waterfowl decoys for placement on a ground surface. The support is designed such that it is easily attachably removable to and from the keel of the flotation type waterfowl decoy. Moreover, when the waterfowl decoy support is attached to the decoy and positioned in the ground, the decoy support imitates the lower extremities of a live waterfowl animal, providing an authentic, highly effective waterfowl appearance.

Abstract: A decoy body that is configured with one or more flutter assemblies that make the decoy appear as though the wings/feathers are moving. The flutter assemblies include a suspension arm and lightweight flutter elements configured to be operable in very low wind conditions. The flutter assembly can be used on new or existing decoys. Movement of the wings attracts live game to the decoy spread.

Abstract: Agrochemical emulsion-type concentrates and diluted concentrate formulations. In particular oil-in-water emulsion concentrates having an oil phase with oil soluble active, continuous water phase with an optional water soluble active, and a combination of a optionally acyl terminated alkoxylated polyol or polyamine surfactant emulsifier and a high HLB co-surfactant. Use of said surfactant emulsifier for oil-in-water agrochemical emulsion concentrates is found to provide for stable emulsion concentrates over time and under varying storage temperatures.

Abstract: A block includes a first layer comprising a semi-solid material, and a second layer comprising an adhesive material, the second layer being attached to the first layer. The semi-solid material may include a deodorizing material, an antiperspirant material, a perfume-related substance, a sanitizing material, a sterilizing material, an air-freshening material, or an insect-repelling material. The block is disposed in an enclosed volume of a packaging, enclosed by a plastic layer and an aluminum foil layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising QS modulating molecules attached to a surface via a linker. This QS modulator attached surface can then be used to modulate QS, biofilm production, biofilm streamer production and/or virulence factor production. The length of the linker that attaches the QS modulating molecule to the surface as well as the surface coverage density are features that impact QS modulation on surfaces. These QS modulator attached surfaces can be used to treat areas known to contain human pathogens notorious for causing hospital-acquired infections as well as fatal infections that occur outside of health care settings. Other surfaces that can be coated according to embodiments of the invention include abiotic materials, such as intravenous catheters, implants, medical devices, and cooling towers. Preferred microorganisms that can be treated with the compositions of the invention include, but are not limited to S. aureus and/or P. aeruginosa.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyether-modified siloxanes which are both superspreading and readily biodegradable. In particular, the invention is directed to a composition including polyether-modified siloxanes of formula (I) MaDbD?c??Formula (I) with M=R13SiO1/2, D=R12SiO2/2, D?=R1R2SiO2/2, where a is 2, b is between 0 and 0.1, c is between 1.0 and 1.15, 0 and 1.05, R1 are independently hydrocarbyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably methyl, ethyl, propyl or phenyl radicals, especially preferably methyl radicals, R2 are independently a polyether radical of the formula (II) —R3O[CH2CH2O]m[CH2CH(CH3)O]nR5??Formula (II) where m=3.4 to 11.0, n=2.5 to 8.0, wherein m/n=1.9 to 2.8, and R3 are independently divalent hydrocarbyl radicals having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and R5 is hydrogen, wherein the polyether-modified siloxanes of formula (I) having a biodegradability of greater than 60%.

Abstract: The invention relates to an octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids mixture with a pyrethroid. The invention also relates to methods of using the octanoic, nonanoic and decanoic (C8, 9, 10) fatty acids and pyrethroid mixture to achieve superior arthropod control.

Abstract: To provide a fungicidal composition having stable and high controlling effects against plant diseases, particularly preventive and/or curative effects against plant diseases, and a method for controlling plant diseases. A fungicidal composition comprising, as active ingredients, pyriofenone, (b) fluazinam and (c) thiophanate-methyl, and a method for controlling plant diseases, which comprises applying the fungicidal composition comprising the above active ingredients to plants and/or to a soil in which they grow.

Abstract: Compounds, compositions, and methods comprising a polyamine compound are described, which may be used to kill, disperse, treat, or reduce biofilms, or to inhibit or substantially prevent biofilm formation. In certain aspects, the present invention relates to compounds, compositions, and methods comprising polyamine compounds that have antimicrobial or dispersing activity against a variety of bacterial strains capable of forming biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition comprising of at least one insecticidal compound with effective knock-down action selected from among group (A) comprising of imidacloprid, acetamiprid, thiamethoxam, thiacloprid, nitenpyram, dinotefuran, clothianidin, abamectin, emamectin, emamectin benzoate and fipronil, and at least one insecticidal compound with effective long-term action selected from among group (B) of insect growth regulators comprising of benzoylphenyl urea (BPU) compounds selected from among novaluron, lufenuron, hexaflumuron, triflumuron, diflubenzuron, chlorfluazuron, flufenoxuron, noviflumuron and teflubenzuron. Optionally, said insecticidal composition may further contain excipients and/or additives and/or surface active agents.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One” and “Formula Two”).

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises at least one nonionic surfactant and an active ingredient group alpha (AIGA) compound at the weight ratio of nonionic surfactant to AIGA compound of at least about 20:1. The pesticidal composition shows an enhanced residue activity of the AIGA compound in soil. A method of controlling a sap-feeding insect on a top part of the plant comprises applying a pesticidally effective amount of such pesticidal composition to soil around a root system of the plant. A method of controlling pests comprises applying a pesticidally effective amount of such pesticidal composition to at least one of: soil, seed of a plant, a portion of a plant, and locus where control of pests is desired.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises at least one anionic surfactant and an active ingredient group alpha (AIGA) compound at the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to AIGA compound of at least about 20:1. The pesticidal composition shows an enhanced residue activity of the AIGA compound in soil. A method of controlling a sap-feeding insect on a top part of the plant comprises applying a pesticidally effective amount of such pesticidal composition to soil around a root system of the plant. A method of controlling pests comprises applying a pesticidally effective amount of such pesticidal composition to at least one of: soil, seed of a plant, a portion of a plant, and locus where control of pests is desired.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for controlling at least one disease selected from grapevine ESCA disease, black dead arm, and Eutypa dieback disease, the composition containing at least one selected from the group consisting of alkali metal carbonates and alkali metal hydrogen carbonates as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating fungal diseases of plants. In one embodiment, an anti-fungal aqueous composition can comprise: a nitrogen source material having a total nitrogen content in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 0.5 wt % of the total weight of the composition, a phosphate source material having total phosphate content in an amount of about 0.05 wt % to about 0.15 wt % of the total weight of the composition, a potassium source material with a soluble potash content in an amount of about 0.05 wt % to about 0.15 wt % of the total weight of the composition, and a sulfur source material in an amount of about 0.005 wt % to about 0.02 wt % of the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a method of using mustard meal or mustard meal extract. Certain embodiments concern controlling vegetable sprouting, such as potato sprouting. Vegetables, such as potatoes, may be exposed to products resulting from mustard meal, or an extract thereof, contacting water. Other embodiments concern a process for controlling plant pests, such as insects, nematodes, fungi, weeds, and combinations thereof, with specific embodiments being particularly useful for weed suppression. Certain embodiments comprises extracting glucosinolates from plant material, or processed plant material, selected from the family Brassicaceae, particularly from the genera Brassica and Sinapis. Extracted glucosinolates can be hydrolyzed to form active compounds, or alternatively, they can be hydrolyzed in situ, by applying simultaneously or sequentially applying myrosinase. The extract can be applied to plants, to the soil adjacent to the plant.

Abstract: A cooling jacket for use with an industrial mixer that includes a bowl sheet, including a first horizontal rail mounted lengthwise across the top portion of the rear section of the bowl sheet; a second horizontal rail mounted lengthwise across the top portion of the front section of the bowl sheet; a plurality of vertical rails mounted on the rear section of the bowl sheet in a staggered pattern; a plurality of vertical rails mounted on the front section of the bowl sheet in a staggered pattern; a plurality of horizontal rails mounted across the bottom edge of the bowl sheet, wherein each rail is mounted between and perpendicular to certain of the vertical rails on the rear and front sections of the bowl sheet; wherein the first and second horizontal rails, vertical rails, and horizontal rails define a first coolant channel on the rear section of the bowl sheet and a second coolant channel of the front surface of the bowl sheet; and a plurality of channel covers mounted to the various vertical rails for enclo

Abstract: A protein-rich food product comprising water and solids, wherein at least 70% of the solids consist of protein, and a method for making the protein-rich food product. The protein-rich food product is capable of replacing flour food products as a low-calorie, gluten-free, high-protein alternative.

Abstract: A machine for peeling sausages having an adjustable carriage assembly and an adjustable knife holder with one or more blade holders.

Abstract: A filling machine includes a suspension device, and is operable to suspend sausages, in particular sausage chains, with a plurality of circulating suspension hooks. The suspension device includes an integrated weighing unit for weighing at least one sausage or at least one sausage chain.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hanging device, a smoke bar top module as well as a method for extracting a sausage group that hangs on multiple hanging hooks of a hanging device. The hanging hooks have a device for guiding a smoke bar or a smoke bar top module.

Abstract: A smoker with a low temperature bottom heat source for cooking and smoking a food product and a high temperature top heat source for subsequently browning the food product.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for inactivating bacteria and/or reducing microbial count on a food product or a container therefore, which is susceptible to surface and sub-surface microbial presence is provided, said apparatus comprising a sealable chamber which is operably connected to i) an ozone generator for generating ozone gas, and ii) an evacuation fan for forcing movement of ozone gas through the sealable chamber.

Abstract: A smooth fermented dairy product with smaller particles than a dairy product based on a conventional cottage cheese curd, with the texture of the Greek yogurt and a milder, less acidic flavor than Greek yogurt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tea-based beverage precursor comprising tea solids and at least 0.01% w/w water-dispersible biopolymer, wherein the water-dispersible biopolymer has a Trouton ratio of at least 300, preferably 400, more preferably 450 measured as a 0.2% w/w aqueous solution at 20 degrees Celsius, wherein the weight ratio of tea solids to water-dispersible biopolymer is at least 2:1, preferably at least 3:1. The invention also relates to a tea-based beverage comprising water and the tea-based beverage precursor of the first aspect of the invention, wherein the tea-based beverage comprises 0.0001 to 0.1% w/w of the water-dispersible biopolymer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brewing system that utilizes a curved pedestal that allows brewed effluent to drain in a manner that travels toward the center of the curved pedestal to maximize the exposure of the effluent to the organic material used for brewing, while also maximizing yield. The pedestal 112 sits above the lowest effluent level to allow the brewed effluent to drain from the organic material that is used for brewing to maximize the amount of effluent obtained. By allowing the brewed effluent to drain from the organic material, the weight and size of the organic material is reduced, so that the filter bag can be removed from the brewing system without ripping or tearing. The brewing system eliminates the need for a separate mesh bag and allows the effluent to drain without squeezing the filter bag and which would otherwise cause the release of harsh oils and acids, which can also be unsanitary as a result of a user handling the bag filter.

Abstract: A whole coffee bean manufactured by the process of providing roasted coffee beans including a surface and naturally occurring lipids, mixing a cannabinoid solution including lipophilic cannabinoids and a polar solvent having at least 90% ethanol by volume to yield an ethanol solution, applying the ethanol solution to the roasted coffee beans, evaporating the polar solvent from the beans to enable lipophilic attraction between the naturally occurring oils in the coffee beans and the cannabinoids. The ethanol and the cannabinoids cooperate to inhibit pathogenic microbial growth by sterilizing the surface of the coffee bean, whereby the coffee bean is imparted an improved shelf life exceeding the shelf life of control by at least 10%.