Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides an apparatus for controlling a pet by improving self-regulation and convenience for an owner when he/she lives indoor or goes out with the pet. The apparatus can include a driving module connected to a first belt wound between the neck and the front feet of a pet, a second belt wound around the chest and back of the pet, and a third belt wound around the stomach and back of the pet to pull or release at least one of the first belt, the second belt, and the third belt; a controller receives and transmits control signals from an electronic device to driving units; a case for the driving module and the controller; and a wearing part that is coupled to the case, the first belt, the second belt, and the third belt to be worn on the pet.

Abstract: An apparatus for collecting and disposing pet waste comprises a sleeve having a body and a cover which collective define an uninterrupted cavity. The sleeve has an openable member, the body has an open terminal end, and the cover has an eyelet for dispensing bags. The apparatus has a receptacle removably secured within the cavity. The receptacle has a closed end on one side and a lid comprising a cap on the other. The cap has a snap projection and the lid has a snap groove to allow the cap to be snapped opened and closed. A length of the receptacle is greater than a length of the body such that when the receptacle is secured within the cavity, at least a part of the lid extends beyond the terminal end and the closed end is adjacent the openable member such that a waste bag roll can be placed thereon.

Abstract: A retractable leash device (e.g., for pets, children, or the like) having a length control system for limiting the extendable length of a main line is provided. The device includes a cover plate mounted on a wind-up spool and having at least one ridged channel that interacts with a length control switch during line extension to control the extendable length of the main line while simultaneously maintaining the retractability of the main line.

Abstract: A pathogen reduction tool implementing a method of processing eggs at a poultry hatchery is provided. Such a method includes setting a production quantity of avian eggs in a setter incubator, the eggs being maintained in a plurality of egg flats. The avian eggs are removed from the setter incubator on a predetermined day of incubation, such predetermined day being during about day nine to day twelve of incubation. Subsequent to removal of the avian eggs from the setter incubator, the avian eggs are subjected to an egg detection system on the predetermined day to determine which of the avian eggs are viable and non-viable. The non-viable avian eggs are removed from the egg flats on the predetermined day. The viable avian eggs remaining in the egg flats post-inspection by the egg detection system are incubated through hatch.

Abstract: A package and system for holding and transporting small living beings, particularly, insects such as honeybees and the like, configurable in a robust, sturdy three-dimensional shape for handling and transport by mail and commercial carriers, which prevents stinging from within the package, allows escape of smaller accompanying insects such as hive beetles, is interlocking with others of the packages and strong enough to support other packages and items thereon; that provides for air flow through and about the package for heat dissipation for proper honeybee environment; that accommodates food and separately carrying a queen bee; and that can be easily and quickly broken down into a non-operational, generally flat configuration for initial sale, transport, and storage.

Abstract: Provided are a closed rearing method and a closed rearing apparatus which can decompose and remove ammonia contained in rearing water without supplying an excessive amount of ozone and can also suppress generation of toxic oxidants.

Abstract: A kayak fishing stringer system includes a spring-lock handle configured to retain a plurality of leashes to a watercraft. In the preferred embodiment the spring-lock handle that may be a carabiner clip is configured to retain the plurality of leashes comprising cables/rods having a first and a second loop to the watercraft by the spring-lock handle via the first loop and the second loop coupled to the double eye swiveled coupling coupled to the fish retaining safety hook. The system may be structured and arranged to provide a fishing stringer useful for culling and carrying fish caught when using a shallow water vessel.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials involved in the removal of senescent cells within a mammal. For example, transgenic non-human animals that can be induced to delete senescent cells are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic blue ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular lamp system for insect breeding and reproduction stimulation, which comprises lamps emitting light in the range of about 400-800 nm and at least one lamp with a peak emission lower than about 410 nm, wherein the light intensity measured 50 cm from the light source is not less than 5000 Ix with an irradiance in the spectral range of 350-1000 nm at the level of 35-50 W/m2, wherein no less than 95% of the irradiance is in the range of 350-700 nm, and wherein the irradiance in the spectral range of 370-410 nm is 25-80% of irradiance in the range of 350-700 nm and is not less than 10 W/m2. The present invention also provides a method of insect breeding and use of the modular lamp system for stimulation of insect reproduction.

Abstract: Methods for causing, enhancing, and/or expediting consumption of an article by at least one biodegradative living organism are disclosed. The methods include the use of at least one additional living organism that enhances and/or expedites consumption of the article by the at least one biodegradative living organism.

Abstract: A soft plastic fishing lure designed to mimic a real frog that generates a strong sonic signature and a pulsating body action due to the hole in its belly, whether the lure retrieved across the surface or sub-surface, that increases a positive hook up rate when connected to a fishing line.

Abstract: Provided is a fishing reel having a tension nut retainer and, more particularly, a fishing reel having a tension nut retainer that prevents a tension nut from separating from a nut seat by being locked to the structure of a frame when the tension nut is moved to an end of the nut seat in order to prevent loss of the tension nut that is used to adjust tension of a spool.

Abstract: A barrier device to prevent crawling arthropods such as bedbugs from accessing an item of furniture, said barrier device comprising a furniture riser, a deep fluid-filled moat, and a smooth wall around the moat.

Abstract: Fly traps that do not require toxic chemicals and that can un-intrusively be present in public areas. An example trap includes a housing to contain a solution and including opening(s) for ingress of flies, a conduit or nozzle, a pump to cause solution to flow via the conduit/nozzle and along the inner surface of the housing to capture flies, and a timer to activate the pump. Another example trap includes a gathering vessel, conduit coupled to the vessel and to be submerged in a fluid trap, a vacuum to remove air from the fluid trap, and a timing device to activate the vacuum. Another example trap includes an outer wall to contain a solution, an inner wall extending into the solution, an air pump and conduit(s) to form bubbles in the solution that rise in a space between the outer and inner walls and cascade down the inner wall.

Abstract: An agricultural applicator includes a chassis supported on a ground surface and an applicator boom controllably movable with respect to the chassis about a pivot axis defined in a driving direction or suspended in a height-adjustable manner. An electronic control unit receives a sensor value regarding a current driving status of the chassis, and a dampening element is controlled by the electronic control unit based on the sensor value to dampen the movement of the applicator boom. The electronic control unit is programmed to calculate an expected driving status of the applicator based on the sensor value and variable physical parameters of the applicator, and to output a control signal to the dampening element based on an expected driving status of the applicator. The electronic control unit operably controls the dampening element to adjust dampening based upon a minimization of undesired movements of the applicator boom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fumigation vaporizer capable of quickly vaporizing a fumigant, which is widely used in agriculture or quarantine to control insects or weeds, thereby safely and effectively carrying out fumigation, as compared to a conventional process. The fumigation vaporizer includes a housing, a fumigant supply pipe, a heater, a non-explosive gas supply member, a gas supply pipe, a vessel-type heater, a gas discharge pipe, and a controller. The housing is provided with a heating hollow portion at the lower portion of the inner cavity, in which the non-explosive gas heated and supplied by the vessel-type heater heats a bottom surface of the inner cavity while passing through the heating hollow portion.

Abstract: An animal trap having an enclosure body, a restraint, and a latching and triggering mechanism is provided. A method of using this animal trap is also provided.

Abstract: An animal targeting system includes a set of activation sensors, a set of deactivation sensors and a pharmaceutical delivery mechanism. A first activation sensor can detect a presence of a target animal at a first position. A second activation sensor can detect the presence of the target animal at a second position. A first deactivation sensor can detect a lack of presence of the target animal at a threshold height higher than an expected height of the target animal. A second deactivation sensor can detect a presence of a gap between an abdomen of the target animal and ground level. The pharmaceutical delivery mechanism ejects a pharmaceutical onto a coat of the target animal based on the detected presence of the target animal by the activation sensors and based on the lack of detection of characteristics inconsistent with the target animal by the deactivation sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for treating tissue to preserve and/or rescue tissue from ischemic and/or reperfusion injury and methods for assessing ischemic and/or injuries in cardiac tissue. The disclosed compositions comprise at least a portion of mesenchymal stem cell-conditioned medium.

Abstract: Compositions comprising lactams and non-ionic surfactants, suitable for use as antimicrobial, anti-biofilm and bacteriostatic compositions.

Abstract: A liquid nonaqueous composition is disclosed. The composition includes: a pesticide in form of suspended particles, a water soluble solvent, an inorganic thickener, and an alkoxylate. A method for the preparation of the composition is also disclosed. The method includes contacting the pesticide with the water soluble solvent, the inorganic thickener, and the alkoxylate. The method may further include contact with a block polymer surfactant and/or a nonionic cosurfactant. A method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on a particular pest, their habitat or plants to be protected from the particular pest, on soil and/or on undesired plants and/or useful plants and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous formulation comprising at least one plant nutrient, one fatty acid (C1-C3) alkyl ester, and a betaine surfactant, wherein the fatty acid (C1-C3) alkyl ester is present in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 16 pbw, for instance from 1 to 16 pbw, based on 100 pbw of the formulation, the betaine surfactant is present in an amount of at least 5 pbw, based on 100 pbw of the formulation, and the weight ratio between the betaine surfactant and the fatty acid (C1-C3) alkyl ester is greater than 0.9. It also relates to the use of such formulations as an agricultural adjuvant composition.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions comprising a non-pesticide salt or a non-ammonium water conditioning agent, optionally, a polysaccharide, optionally, a dispersant or surfactant, and optionally, water, as well as methods of making and applications thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the disinfection of surfaces are provided. The compositions include an alcohol and a peracid. The disinfectant composition is characterized by a pH of no more than about 5. Broad spectrum efficacy is achieved, and synergistic activity is exhibited against bacterial and fungal spores, including Clostridium difficile spores. The compositions and methods are also useful against conformationally altered prions, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.

Abstract: Methods and compositions of attractants are described which provide vapor blends of citric acid, malic acid or tartaric acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of isobutanol, racemic 2-methyl-1-butanol, S-(-)-2-methyl-1-butanol, 2-methyl-2-propanol, butyl butyrate, hexyl butyrate, heptyl butyrate, octyl butyrate and nonyl butyrate which function as highly effective attractants for yellowjacket wasps and other types of vespidae. By attracting wasps to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, capturing, trapping and controlling the wasps.

Abstract: To provide a technology for controlling weeds and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strigolactam derivatives, to processes for preparing these derivatives including intermediate compounds, to plant growth regulator or seed germination promoting compositions comprising these derivatives and to methods of using these derivatives in controlling the growth of plants and/or promoting the germination of seeds.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns herbicide granules and powders containing a high-load of fluroxypyr-meptyl. The granules exhibit good storage stability and good herbicidal efficacy when added to water and applied by spray application to control unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts, stereoismers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screening method for determining whether or not a candidate compound directly binds to an insect transient receptor potential V (TRPV) channel. The present invention further provides a method of identifying a compound that directly binds to a Nanchung protein, TRP and/or TRPV protein and/or channel using, a binding assay. The present invention further provides a method of classifying an insecticide compound by its mode of action using the binding assay and/or a functional assays.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for administering vaporized pyrimethanil as an antimicrobial to inhibit pathogens of agricultural crops.

Abstract: To provide a novel pesticidal composition, particularly a composition for a fungicide. A fungicidal or bactericidal composition comprising one or more compounds selected from oxime-substituted amide compounds represented by the formula (I), or their N-oxides or salts, and one or more compounds selected from known fungicidal or bactericidal compounds: wherein G1 represents a structure of G1-1, G1-27, etc., G2 represents a structure of G2-2, etc., W represents an oxygen atom, etc., X1 represents difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, etc., X2, X3, X4 and X5 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, etc., Y1 represents a halogen atom, etc., Y2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, etc., Y3 represents a halogen atom, trifluoromethyl, C2-C6 alkynyl, etc., Y4 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., R1 represents C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C4 haloalkyl, etc., R2 and R3 each independently represents a hydrogen atom, methyl, etc., R4 represents a hydrogen atom, etc., and R5 represents methyl, etc.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for controlling pests of a maize plant, including the step of contacting the maize plant, parts of the maize plant, or its propagation material with components of the ginkgo tree selected from bilobalide, ginkgolide A, ginkgolide B, ginkgolide C, ginkgolide J, ginkgolide M, and mixtures thereof. Further described herein is the use of the components of the ginkgo tree for controlling pests on the maize plant, parts of the maize plant, or its plant propagation material.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a composition that has excellent plant disease controlling effects and provides a plant disease control composition that includes a new strain of Bacillus, APM-1 (New strain of Bacillus, APM-1), which has been deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-4838, and one or more ubiquinol oxidase Qo site inhibitor.

Abstract: Entomopathogenic fungal strains, compositions, and methods of using the strains for reducing overall insect damage.

Abstract: Fat compositions are described that comprise 95% by weight of a blend of a first lauric fat and a crystal modifier. A crystal modifier included in fat compositions described herein is an interesterified blend of a second lauric fat and a palmitic fat. Additional fat compositions are described herein that include a first lauric fat, a crystal modifier, and a liquid oil. Also described are methods of making a fat composition described herein, and food ingredients and food products that include a fat composition described herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are gluten-free compositions which can be made into a dough. The gluten-free dough can be subjected to a sheeting or pressing process and therefore can be prepared easily in commercial settings. The dough comprises gluten-free flour, modified starch, protein, leavening agents; oil and water.

Abstract: Tapioca tortillas are formed from creating tortilla bases from a first supply of tapioca and then topping the tortilla bases with a second supply of tapioca in the form of granules. With this arrangement, a lower or bottom surface of the tapioca tortilla is generally smooth, while an upper or top surface is undulated or textured. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the tortilla base is made from about: 55.72% tapioca; 35.94% water; 3.34% glycerin; 1.45% fine salt; 0.89% monoglycerides; 2.23% xanthan gum; 0.28% ?-amylase; 0.10% potassium sorbate; and 0.05% citric acid, while the tapioca granules range in size, such as from 1 mm to less than 250 ?m.

Abstract: A system and method for cutting a carcass. The system comprises a support assembly (12) movable along a first path and a second path adjacent to a first portion and a second portion of the carcass respectively; a retractable assembly (14) movable between an extended configuration when the support assembly is moved along the first path and a retracted configuration away from the carcass when the support assembly (12) is being moved along the second path; a first cutting tools (16) processing the first portion of the carcass when the support assembly (12) is moved along the first path, and disengaging from the carcass when the retractable assembly (14) is in the retracted position; and a second cutting tool processing the second portion of the carcass when the support assembly (12) is moved along the second path. The first cutting tool (16) is independently and separately movable relatively to movement of the second cutting tool (18).

Abstract: A method for reducing the incidence of Salmonella in harvested poultry comprising treating the poultry with an effective antimicrobial solution comprising a blend of lactic and citric acids in proportions containing a predominance of lactic acid from 50:30 wt./wt. to 75:5 wt./wt. lactic acid to citric acid; and the pH of the solution is less than about 3.2.

Abstract: A smoke generator container for applying phytosanitary products and/or food additives on fruits and vegetables. The container comprises a recipient, a product to be applied inside of the container, and an ignition system. The product to be applied comprises, by weight, between 5% and 30% of an active ingredient, between 25% and 80% of a phyllosilicate matrix, between 5% and 25% of a polysaccharide, and between 5% and 20% of potassium chlorate. The ignition system comprises an electrical resistor from which exit fireproof cables to be connected to a power source. Also, an installation having a plurality of smoke generator containers and a method of manufacturing a smoke generator container.

Abstract: The invention relates to the monitoring of the state of produce within transport containers, with particular application to dynamic monitoring of the respiration rate of produce in controlled atmosphere container systems used in cargo container transportation.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method to prepare a fruit ferment containing propionic acid and/or a salt thereof comprising i) obtaining a liquid fruit preparation, ii) optionally supplementing the liquid fruit preparation with water and/or with additional components to support fermentation, iii) fermenting the optionally supplemented liquid fruit preparation with a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, iv) optionally further processing the fermentation product, to obtain the fruit ferment. Next to a propionic acid-producing bacterial strain, a lactic acid-producing bacterial strain may be used in the fermentation. The invention also relates to a fruit ferment obtainable by said method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ready-to-drink beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins which imparts outstanding sensory attributes and improved physical stability of the beverage product, in particular when containing low fat and/or low sugar. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beverage products. In particular, the invention is concerned with a protein system induced by controlled aggregation of milk proteins which imparts outstanding sensory attributes on beverage product, in particular when containing no fat and/or reduced sugar. A method of producing such beverage and the products obtainable from the method are also part of the present invention.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing a cheese product includes a grinder operable to receive raw cheese and grind the cheese into granules having less than 0.25 inches in length. The apparatus further includes a dispenser operable to dispense the granulated cheese into one or more molds. The apparatus further includes a dryer comprising a microwave element. The dryer is operable to heat and remove moisture from the granulated cheese using at least microwave radiation in a heating zone. The apparatus further includes a cooling tunnel operable to cool and remove moisture from the dried cheese.

Abstract: Fat compositions are described that comprise 95% by weight of a blend of a first lauric fat and a crystal modifier. A crystal modifier included in fat compositions described herein is an interesterified blend of a second lauric fat and a palmitic fat. Also described are methods of making a fat composition described herein, and food ingredients and food products that include a fat composition described herein.

Abstract: A wellness drink is disclosed comprising a mixture of apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, lemon juice, honey, olive oil and at least two spices selected from cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric and ginger. The wellness drink may be high pressure processed to cold pasteurize the drink and then refrigerated and bottled. The typical ten ounce serving for an adult may be taken in the morning with breakfast. The drink may be sold comprising the liquid and spice ingredients without the water to save weight and then mixed with pure water. If taken on a regular basis, the wellness drink may reduce abdominal pain, belching and bloating and induce weight loss and a general sense of well-being. The drink tastes like apple cider with added spices and has a dark yellow orange color. Other forms include capsule, a tea bag, a spice pack and a pill.

Abstract: A method for producing a consumable product (18), in particular a chocolate product, from at least two shell shapes (13, 13.1, 13.2), which are connected to one another, at least in part, along their shell peripheries (12, 12.1, 12.2), wherein a liquid consumable substance (3) is introduced into a mold (2) and then at least one die (4) is plunged into the consumable substance (3) and, by virtue of the consumable substance (3) at least partially solidifying in the mold, a shell shape (13, 13.1, 13.2) is imparted to said consumable substance, and wherein a second die (5) is introduced into the shell shape (13) and, by virtue of said die, a peripheral region of the shell shape is compressed in the upward direction.