Abstract: A fish egg incubator including a housing containing a reciprocating mechanism, at least one connector assembly associated with the reciprocating mechanism, at least one perforated containing assembly for holding the fish eggs located at least partially below a water surface and which is associated with the connector assembly where in the reciprocating mechanism periodically moves the least one perforated containing assembly in the water in order to move the eggs in the at least one perforated containing assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are stackable cages for holding oysters, modular cages for holding oysters, floating platforms for deploying and retrieving oyster cages from a long line, and floats adapted to engage a plurality of oyster long lines and from which one or more oyster cages may depend.

Abstract: A system of harvesting sea creatures from a trench holding the sea creatures in seawater, including a trench, an injection well, and a harvesting apparatus that extracts the sea creatures from the trench. The trench includes a gate at one end of the trench. The gate insertable into an opening at the end of the trench to prevent seawater from entering or exiting the trench and removable from the opening to allow the seawater to enter or exit the trench. The injection well is positioned external to the trench and can receive the seawater discharged from the trench. The harvesting apparatus includes a conveyor that inclines. The conveyor includes a conveyor belt and a wedge at one end of the conveyor that contacts the bottom floor of the trench when the conveyor is inclined.

Abstract: Kits and methods providing measurement of tumor burden in a patient derived xenograft (PDX) mouse are described. Exemplary embodiments contemplate taking a sample, typically a blood sample, from a PDX mouse and using a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system to quantitate both human patient circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and mouse DNA. In preferred embodiments, both PCR amplifications are done simultaneously in a multiplex, and a highly polymorphic human DNA target sequence is amplified for high sensitivity, allowing for small volume samples, typically 50-100 ?L, of mouse blood. Serial evaluations are possible because the mouse can survive withdrawal of these small volumes of blood. A related method allows for quantitation of ctDNA in the presence of human immune cells added to a “humanized” mouse. These relatively quick and easy methods of determining tumor burden in PDX mice can have predictive value for the efficacy of cancer treatments in human patients.

Abstract: A method of modulating some or all copies of a gene in a cell is provided including introducing into a cell one or more ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequences that comprise a portion that is complementary to all or a portion of each of the one or more target nucleic acid sequences, and a nucleic acid sequence that encodes a Cas protein and maintaining the cells under conditions in which the Cas protein is expressed and the Cas protein binds and modulates the one or more target nucleic acid sequences in the cell.

Abstract: Methods for the production of reproductively sterile fish and aquatic animals for aquaculture, the aquarium trade, and control of invasive species are described. The methods include disruption of gonadal development through the administration of compounds that lead to the failure of fertile gonadal development. Compounds may be delivered to the eggs prior to fertilization or water activation or post fertilization and water activation by contacting unfertilized or pre-water-activated fertilized eggs or fertilized eggs in an immersion medium including the compound of interest. Compounds may be conjugated with a molecular transporter compound effective for chorionic transport of the conjugate. The compounds may be antisense Morpholino oligomers that are capable of effectively suppressing the expression of the dead end gene or other essential genes for germ cell development in fish and other egg-producing aquatic animals.

Abstract: A knock-in non-human mammal comprising a recombinant androgen receptor (AR) cassette containing an exogenous human polyglutamine (polyQ) tract encoding sequence in exon 1, wherein the human polyQ tract encoding sequence is stably integrated into the genome of the animal. Also provided are recombinant cells, fertilized eggs and tissues. The resulting animal displays a wide range of phenotypes, best characterized as Metabolic Syndrome and can be used in screening and other assays.

Abstract: The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express chimeric human/non-human MHC I polypeptide and/or human or humanized ?2 microglobulin polypeptide, as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of human immune system are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of a high volume breeding and life cycle synchronization system for nematodes and a method for breeding such nematodes. An example of a nematode is Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). C. Elegans is a small, free-living soil nematode (roundworm) that lives in many parts of the world. It feeds mainly on microbes, primarily bacteria. C. Elegans is considered and used as an important model system for biological research in many fields including genomics, cell biology neuroscience and aging.

Abstract: Transgenic silkworms stably expressing synthetic spider silk genes or composite silkworm/spider silk genes are disclosed. The exogenous spider silk genes are stably intergrated into a defined site of the fibroin heavy chain intron or a fibroin light chain intron of silkworms. Synthetic spider silk proteins and composite spider silk-silkworm genes and proteins are provided. The expression of exogenous spider silk genes is driven by the endogenous fibroin heavy chain promoter, improving the genetic stability of transgenic silkworms. The composite silkworm/spider silk fibers exhibit exceptional mechanical performance, compared to normal silkworm silk fibers and other transgenic silkworm fibers.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attracting fish is provided. The apparatus is an oblong flasher, comprised of a planar mid-section and planar ends. The plane of each end extends from an exclusive end of the mid-section. The plane of the mid-section and the planes of each end are different. The mid-section are partitioned into first and second layers. The first layer has a proximal and distal side and the second layer has a proximal and distal side. The proximal side of the first layer is releasably coupled axially along a length of the mid to the proximal side of the second layer. The first and second layers close flush to one another. The first layer and a second layer form a hollow compartment between them. The hollow compartment holds bait or scent. The hollow compartment can contain enough bait or scent to stay baited for at least 2 hours.

Abstract: A sensor assembly for a castable lure is provided including a pressure sensor configured to measure a water pressure applied to the castable lure when deployed in an underwater environment, a processor, and a memory including computer program code. The computer program code configured to, when executed on the processor, cause the processor to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor, correlate the pressure data with time stamp data, cause the pressure data and correlated time stamp data to be stored in the memory, determine a data connection status between a transceiver and a marine electronic device, and in response to determining that a data connection exists, cause the pressure data and the correlated time stamp data to be transmitted to the marine electronic device. The pressure data and correlated pressure data correspond to a depth profile for a cast of the castable lure.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a device configured to reverse the direction of a fish hook up to two hundred degrees deep within a fish's gullet. This may allow the hook to be extracted without a barb of the hook re-engaging itself into the fish's tissue, as well as without the fisherman inserting their hand into the fish's mouth.

Abstract: An insect-trap (200), which is composed of a cover (30) with a fan (40) which blows air inside of the container (20). The airflow created by the fan (40) suction mosquitoes into the container while the airflow that leaves the cover thru the outlet (32) is collecting the aroma from the attractant (80) which is very effective at luring mosquitoes to come closer. The outlet (32) allows air flow and prevents mosquitoes from escaping the trap (200). The container (20) can hold different kinds or a combination of attractants (80).

Abstract: A mosquito trap having a motor and fan to draw ambient air radially into the trap with the airflow going downwards through a large insect exclusion screen into and through a collection cup cloth netting and into and through a collection cup and through a second screen at the bottom of the collection cup. In preferred embodiments all of the other components of the trap can be easily and compactly stored in the collection cup prior to and after use in the field.

Abstract: This invention is the modification of widely available plastic household plumbing caps to serve as poison bait stations for killing colonies of little fire ants which have infested southern states and Hawaii creating misery for residents due to their bites. The modification consists of inserting into the caps metal screens with wire spacing adequate to allow passage of the tiny ants into the caps but preventing the bait granules from falling out. The bait stations so formed restrict the poison bait access to little fire ant or smaller insects and are protective of the environment and animals.

Abstract: Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.

Abstract: A game carrier and dressing apparatus including a carriage bed having a left side, a right side, a front side, and a back side. A towing handle assembly having a front handle and a structure interconnected between the front handle to the back side of the carrying bed. A wheel mounted assembly adjustably connected to the back side of the carrying bed by a rear support having a left support member, a vertical right support member, and a horizontal beam support member having a pneumatic lifter. An axel assembly having a left wheel and a right wheel rotatably mounted to the left support member and the right support member. A front support stand adjustably connected to ii the elongated carrying bed. The front support stand having a vertical left having a pneumatic rod extended.

Abstract: A vehicle winch game loader. The device includes a central support including a first pulley connected to an upper end thereof. A rear support is connected to the upper end of the central support. A front support includes a rear end connected to a lower end of the central support and a front end having a second pulley connected thereto. The front support extends in a direction opposite the rear support. A crossbar is connected to the lower end of the central support, wherein the crossbar is oriented perpendicular to the front support. A rear end of the rear support is configured to frictionally engage a rear end of a vehicle when the crossbar and the front support are supported on an upper surface of a front end of the vehicle. The device may be utilized to load game or other objects onto the vehicle using the vehicle's winch.

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of modulating ischemic injury in tissues and organs, including donor tissue and organs and intact tissue and organs. The invention is further directed to methods of increasing time to ischemic injury in such tissues and organs. The invention is further directed to storing and preserving donor tissues and organs. Such methods utilize compositions comprising Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution (herein referred to as ACCS). The ACCS compositions may be formulated for sustained-release, targeted-release, timed-release, extended-release, etc. and may be used alone or in combination with various suitable active agents.

Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) can cause feeding stimulation by Reticulitermes flavipes workers. Provided are pest baits comprising one or more compounds of Compound A and one or more pesticide for pest management. In one embodiment, the pest baits are useful against termites. Also provided are methods for attracting and/or controlling pests, using the pest baits provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention is an efficacy-enhancing agent composition for amino acid-based agrochemicals, containing, in a specific ratio, specific three quaternary ammonium salts having an ester group, and a specific fatty acid.

Abstract: Coated seeds, plants, or soil are described. The seeds, plants or soil are coated with an encapsulated composition containing a plurality of capsules each comprising an amphiphilic material encapsulating an agrochemical, the encapsulated agrochemical having a release rate less than a release rate of unencapsulated agrochemical. The encapsulated agrochemical can be included in paint and applied to substrates such as concrete, polymer, polymer wood composites and metals for a slow release of insecticide.

Abstract: A method of producing an amidoamine alkoxylate is disclosed that involves reacting a triglyceride, a carboxylic acid, or a combination of triglyceride and carboxylic acid with an alkyleneamine to produce an amidoamine and alkoxylating the amidoamine with an alkylene oxide. Also disclosed are amidoamine alkoxylate compositions and their use in agricultural formulations.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stable liquid, volatile peroxyacid containing sporicidal disinfecting composition, effective in deactivating, inhibiting, disabling, killing, and/or sterilizing bacterial spores, comprising: —about ?0.05 wt.-% to about ?10 wt.-% of at least one C2 to C8 carboxylic acid and at least one C2 to C8 peroxycarboxylic acid, —about ?2 wt.-% to about ?20 wt.-% of an peroxide agent, —about ?20 wt.-% to about ?50 wt.-% of an alcohol with about 2 to about 4 carbons, —the remainder to 100% by weight is water, based on the total weight of the sporicidal liquid composition.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein components (A) and (B) are as defined in claim 1, and use of the compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) or salt thereof (in the formula, A1 and A2 each independently represents a nitrogen atom or the like, B1, B2, B3 and B4 each independently represents a carbon atom or nitrogen atom, X1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, n represents a number of X1 and represents an integer of 0-4, R1 represents a halogeno group or the like, R2 represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, m represents a number of the oxide group bonding with the nitrogen atom which does not bond with R2 on the imidazole ring, and represents 0 or 1, R3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like, Ar represents an unsubstituted or substituted C6-10 aryl group.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to compounds of the general formula (I). Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of the formula (I). The compounds according to the invention are especially suitable for controlling insects, arachnids and nematodes in agriculture, and ectoparasites in veterinary medicine and also as herbicides.

Abstract: A method for wildfire control in a habitat that contains or could contain plants susceptible to wildfire includes applying to the habitat a composition containing a cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor. A method of controlling invasive plants in a habitat includes applying to the habitat a composition containing a cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor. A method for residual control of invasive plants in a habitat includes applying to the habitat a composition containing a cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for, and includes, environments for the production, transport and storage of agricultural products including, but not limited to, fruits, vegetables, grains, tubers, decorative plants, flowers and mushrooms. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing environments for the preservation and production of agricultural products Also provided are organic agricultural products having reduced levels of microorganisms and residual organic compounds.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a material including a carrier and a co-biocide including copper ions and a biocide such as ZnPT, Tralopyril or a combination thereof. The material may include a copper-containing glass particles or cuprous oxide particles. In some embodiments, the copper-containing glass may include glass phase and a cuprite phase. In other embodiments, the copper-containing glass may include as plurality of Cu1+ ions, a degradable phase including B2O3, P2O5 and K2O and a durable phase including SiO2. In some embodiments, the carrier is a paint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a stable antibacterial composition.

Abstract: A composition and methods of using the composition for the control of mollusks are provided, which include an effective amount of one or more isolated Phasmarhabditis nematodes, wherein at least one of the isolated nematodes is P. californica, P. papillosa or P. hermaphrodita, and wherein the P. hermaphrodita does not comprise Moraxella osloensis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising one biological compound and at least one fungicidal, insecticidal or plant growth regulating compound as defined herein and respective agricultural uses thereof.

Abstract: Methods for improving the ability of a population of biological agents to compete and survive in a field setting are provided. The improved, modified population of agents is able to grow, compete with other microbial strains and fungi, and provide protection for plants from pathogens. Modified biological agents and modified populations of such agents that are herbicide tolerant or resistant are selected or engineered. In this manner, the protection from disease-causing agents is enhanced. Such modified populations can be added to soils to prevent fungal pathogens and the associated diseases thereby promoting plant growth. The present invention is useful for enhancing the competitiveness of modified biological agents particularly over other microbial agents which are not herbicide resistant. Disclosed compositions include selected or engineered herbicide resistant biological agents and modified populations of biocontrol agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of substantially retaining or otherwise preserving the biological activity of a dsRNA, present in a cell lysate, to post-transcriptionally silence the expression of a gene in a target organism, comprising the step of adding to the lysate a compound having the function of a protein- or amine-cross linking agent. The invention also comprises compositions comprising the lysate comprising dsRNA, and protein cross linking agents, as well as the use of said agents in the method.

Abstract: A composition for agricultural use that includes a biotic compound derived from microalgae, the compound being capable of causing the induction of resistance in plants. The microalgae may be diatoms and/or cyanobacteria. In particular, they may include an algal strain selected from the group of Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina), Euglena gracilis and Porphyridium cruentum.

Abstract: A rodenticide composition is described along with a method for using the same to exterminate rodents. The composition features a mixture of a dehydrant, a composition for producing endogenous gas, a dietary emulsifier, a hypercalcemia promoter, and a source of cellulose. After consumption of the composition by a rodent, the dehydrant and source of cellulose cause the rodent to experience dehydration, while the endogenous gas produced by the composition causes bloating and increased digestive stress. The dietary emulsifier and hypercalcemia promoter cause digestive stress, which reduces the rodent's desire to feed and quickens dehydration and death. Once the rodenticide composition is prepared, it may be placed in areas frequented by or infested with rodents so as to kill the rodents once they consume the composition. One or more flavorings, coloring agents, and weather resistant materials may also be added to the composition.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide methods for decontaminating food contact surfaces using a fine spray/mist that comprise an antimicrobial composition comprising an organic acid and an organic citrus extract. The spray application reduces the microbiological populations on the surface of food contact surfaces, including potential pathogens, thereby reducing cross-contamination and improving food safety. The composition described herein can be use to target a number of microbiological pathogens, including L. monocytogenes, which is a known cross-contaminant in retail environments such as deli counters and slicers due to its ability to grow at refrigerated temperatures and moist environments making it a known cause of post-processing contamination of ready-to-eat food products.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla oil and at least one fungicide and methods of controlling pests including pathogenic fungi by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla oil and at least one fungicide.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of controlling pathogenic fungi comprising applying sabadilla oil.

Abstract: Provided is a method and device for shaping dough to produce baguettes, long loaves, elongate rolls or the like. Starting with a laminated dough strip being spread out over a conveyor belt the laminated dough strip is cut in the longitudinal direction into a plurality of smaller strips, transversely spacing the smaller strips apart from each other, and cutting them to length by a transverse cut so as to define smaller dough strip portions extending longitudinally over the conveyor belt in transverse rows substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the conveyor belt. At least one transverse row of longitudinal smaller dough strip portions is shaped, driven by an alternating transverse movement of a shaping plate extending transversely to said conveyor belt and located above said row(s).

Abstract: A gas stunning apparatus and system includes a first environment and a second environment. An animal is passed through the first environment until the carbon dioxide concentration within the first environment is about 40%, rendering the animal unconscious. The animal is then passed through the second environment until the carbon dioxide concentration within the second environment is about 100%, rendering the animal irrevocably unconscious.

Abstract: A bone-meat separator includes a chassis, a driving mechanism, a transmission shaft, a spiral shaft, a feed hopper, a pressurization portion and a bone-meat separation portion. In this design, a separation spiral shaft portion is a conical spiral shaft; the bone-meat separation portion is a conical component coaxially sheathed on the periphery of the separation spiral shaft portion, and an inner wall of the bone-meat separation portion is in clearance fit with an outer wall of the separation spiral shaft portion. With regard to the bone-meat separator, since the inner wall of the bone-meat separation portion and the outer wall of the spiral shaft are always in a stable clearance fit state, the service life is improved.

Abstract: An integral hand-held device for manually securing a fish to facilitate its immovability during a fish cleaning process. The fish securing device has a handle which is adapted to be gripped by a user. The handle encases a portion of a cylindrical stem having an inner and outer surface. The portion of the stem not encased by the handle has at its forward end a serrated edge adapted to engage a fish. A user grips the handle with one hand and applies downward pressure with the securing device so that the edge penetrates a fish securing it to a cutting surface while the other hand utilizes an instrument, such as a knife, to clean the fish by filleting, skinning, gutting and/or scaling the fish. Depending on the fish type or thickness it may be necessary for a portion of the stem not encased to also penetrate the fish.

Abstract: Shrimp peeling machine (1) including a closed chain (3) including cylindrical rolls (4,5,6), (7) and includes first rolls (4), second rolls (5) and third rolls (6) and where at least the first (4) and second (5) rolls in a limited area—the peeling area (8)—are designed to turn by an activation element (9). The shrimp peeling machine (1) includes a first motor device (10), which drives the activation element (9) and another motor device (11), which drives the chain (3) forwards in the shrimp peeling process direction (7). The activation element (9) includes at least one toothed belt (12) with a first action surface (13) and another action surface (14). The first action surface (13) is with first items (15) in mesh with the first roll (4) and the second action surface (14) is with second items (16) in mesh with the second roll (5).

Abstract: Disclosed are processes for removing lactose from dried milk products to produce dried protein fortified and/or mineral fortified milk products having a reduced lactose content with minimal use, or even without the use, of membrane ultrafiltration, diafiltration, or additional drying equipment. Additionally, a high lactose-containing stream product is also produced. The dried protein fortified milk products are physically and chemically similar to dried milk protein concentrates and can be used for protein fortifiers in various food applications.

Abstract: A dairy beverage comprising milk solids, oil or fat, starch, emulsifier, gellan, cellulose and carrageenan in specific amounts in a closed container is disclosed. The beverage may be foamed by shaking, to provide a pleasant aerated texture/mouthfeel.

Abstract: A method of producing a non-dairy cheese includes fermenting non-dairy milk with lactic acid bacteria and mixing the fermented non-dairy milk with dry ingredients. The dry ingredients include one or more gums and one or more starches. The method further includes heating the fermented non-dairy milk and dry ingredients to 180 degrees and mixing oil into the fermented non-dairy milk in an in-line high shear mixer creating an oil/non-dairy milk mixture. The method further includes circulating the oil/non-dairy milk mixture through the inline high shear mixer until the droplet size of the oil in the non-dairy milk is 15 micrometers or less, removing air from the oil/non-dairy milk mixture, and packaging the oil/non-dairy milk mixture to yield a non-dairy cheese product.