Abstract: A system and method for removing parasites from fish. Individual fish pass in a conduit and a plurality of arms are associated with the conduit circumferentially spaced with respect to each other. A treatment head unit for each arm for dislodging parasites from the fish. The arms are adjusted for closely spacing the head unit with respect to the fish.

Abstract: Methods are provided for delivery of at least one agent into egg(s) from an egg-producing aquatic animal including contacting fertilized or unfertilized egg(s) from said egg-producing aquatic animal with the at least one agent in the presence of a guanidine-containing compound capable of enhancing the permeability of the chorion of the egg(s). Methods are provided for the drug screening and compound toxicity assays. Methods are also provided 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 agents that lead to the failure of fertile gonadal development. Agents may be delivered to the eggs directly before the fertilization or post fertilization by contacting eggs in an immersion medium including the agent of interest.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a transgenic non-human animal, which can appropriately evaluate properties, pharmacological effects and safety of a molecular targeted substance or targeted drug to a human specific molecule, and to provide a method for producing the transgenic non-human animal, which comprises a gene encoding a human specific molecule and a gene encoding a human Fc? receptor family, both genes being introduced in the animal, thereby expressing the gene encoding a human specific molecule and the gene encoding a human Fc? receptor family.

Abstract: This invention relates to the engineering of animal cells, preferably mammalian, more preferably rat, that are deficient due to the disruption of tumor suppressor gene(s) or gene product(s). In another aspect, the invention relates to genetically modified rats, as well as the descendants and ancestors of such animals, which are animal models of human cancer and methods of their use.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals expressing human SIRP? and human IL-15 from the non-human animal genome are provided. Also provided are methods for making non-human animals expressing human SIRP? and human IL-15 from the non-human animal genome, and methods for using non-human animals expressing human SIRP? and human IL-15 from the non-human animal genome. These animals and methods find many uses in the art, including, for example, in modeling human T cell and/or natural killer (NK) cell development and function, in modeling human pathogen infection of human T cells and/or NK cells, and in various in vivo screens.

Abstract: The present invention relates inter alia to fertile non-human vertebrates such as mice and rats useful for producing antibodies bearing human variable regions, in which endogenous antibody chain expression has been inactivated.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions (e.g. cells and transgenic animals) and methods relating to engineered Ig loci that permit expression of particular antibodies or antibody segments while still permitting recombination and/or maturation process for antibody optimization.

Abstract: The present invention relates to artificial bait for fishing, using an attractant and, more specifically, to artificial bait for fishing, using an attractant and comprising: an artificial bait body having an accommodation space therein, and having an inlet hole through which water flows into the accommodation space by water pressure during fishing; and an attracting agent made of an attractant and insertably and separably provided in the accommodation space, such that the water flowing through the inlet hole comes in contact with the attracting agent so as to discharge the attractant to the outside through a discharge hole of the artificial bait body.

Abstract: A drag adjustment assembly includes a lever arm unit, a nut, a first keyed structure, a second keyed structure and a spring. The lever arm unit forms a housing and includes at least one keyway. The nut, first keyed structure and second keyed structure are positioned in the housing. The first keyed structure and second keyed structure each include at least one key which engages the at least one keyway. The inner surface of the nut is threaded, and an outer surface of the first keyed structure has a corresponding thread. The spring is positioned between the first and second keyed structures.

Abstract: A spincast reel having at least one camming control member device that is operably connected to the activation button and the pickup pin camming control member device to control the extension and retraction of the pickup pin during casting, unspooling, and retrieving operations of the reel.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system to sense angling events and make angling recommendations associated with a user's use of a fishing rod, reel and line. The system includes an angling event sensing device, a processor, a mobile device in communication with the processor or the angling event sensing device, and a recreation monitoring platform to receive the angling event and data and make a recommendation based on an angling event of input from the user.

Abstract: Provided herein is a system to generate angling recommendations associated with detected angling events associated with a user's use of a fishing rod and reel. The system includes an angling event sensing device, a processor, a mobile device in communication with the processor or the angling event sensing device, and a recreation monitoring platform to receive the angling event and data from the user's angling event sensing device and a plurality of other angling event sensing devices and make a recommendation.

Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus to identify angling events such as when a fish is on the line. The system includes an angling event sensing device with a sensor to generate data indicative of a fishing rod, reel or line and a processor to identify when a fish is on the line based on the data.

Abstract: Provided herein is an angling event detecting and reporting apparatus to identify and report angling events, the apparatus comprising an angling event sensor adapted to be located in the reel of a fishing rod and generating data indicative of a parameter of the rod or reel when the rod or reel is in use. Additionally, there may be at least one processor in communication with the angling event sensor programmed to identify an angling event based on the data indicative of a parameter of the rod or reel.

Abstract: A delivery device and system to supplement CO2 in an underwater environment without the need for electricity or the use of compressed CO2. The device consists of a container containing a biological organism such as mycelium and including an exit portal for CO2 to enter the underwater environment. The device may also incorporate a separation device to delay and control the flow of CO2. The system requires the device to be held in place through a securing point in the underwater environment. The minimum requirements for the device are described, but in certain instances it will be preferably used with a double-bag or an outer shell housing to protect or aesthetically conceal the placement underwater. The use of this device and system to supplement carbon dioxide in water will span many industries and applications. It will assist with mosquito trapping. It will also supplement CO2 in underwater growing environments.

Abstract: A pest monitoring system and associated method includes pest monitoring devices for placement at a site and generating a signal upon detection of a pest, and a pesticide dispensing unit including a reservoir housing a diluent and a pesticide module housing a pesticide. A computer device remotely disposed to the pest monitoring devices receives generated signals therefrom, analyzes environmental and historical factor data for the site to determine an amount and placement location of the pest monitoring devices for monitoring the site, and directs deployment of the pest control monitoring devices according to the analysis. The computer device also receives data from the pesticide dispensing unit including an amount or rate of the pesticide substance dispensed from the pesticide module, to form treatment having a concentration of the pesticide substance in the diluent, the treatment being dispensed from the pesticide dispensing unit to treat a detected pest at the site.

Abstract: This device for capturing insects comprises: a handle (10), a head (11) fastened to one end of the handle (10). The head (11) comprises: a holder intended to contain a pack of adhesive sheets (13) suitable for holding an insect, and a frame (14) that matches the holder and has at least one rim (15) intended to cover part of the pack of adhesive sheets. The rim (15) is configured so as to constitute a predetermined tear-away zone (Z1) on the pack of adhesive sheets (13), so that the adhesive sheets can be peeled apart from each other without multiple sheets being removed together. The frame (14) defines a cavity (16) adjacent to one adhesive face (17) of the pack of 20 adhesive sheets (13) so that insects present in the cavity (16) adhere to the adhesive sheet.

Abstract: The present application provides a method for preventing or protecting an organ from ischemia-reperfusion injury, the method comprising a step of perfusing an organ harvested for transplant ex vivo with a solution containing molecular hydrogen via a blood vessel thereof.

Abstract: Human biliary tree stem/progenitors (hBTSCs) are being used for cell therapies of patients with liver cirrhosis. A cryopreservation method was established to optimize sourcing of hBTSCs for these clinical programs and that comprises serum-free Kubota's Medium (KM) supplemented with 10% dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), ˜3% recombinant human albumin and 0.1% hyaluronans. Cryopreserved versus freshly isolated hBTSCs were similar in vitro with respect to self-replication, stemness traits, and multipotency. They were able to differentiate to functional hepatocytes, cholangiocytes or pancreatic islets, yielding similar levels of secretion of albumin or of glucose-inducible levels of insulin. Cryopreserved versus freshly isolated hBTSCs were equally able to engraft into immunocompromised mice yielding cells with human-specific gene expression and human albumin levels in murine serum that were higher for cryopreserved than for freshly isolated hBTSCs.

Abstract: The present specification discloses arthropod pest control compositions comprising one or more hydrogel particles including one or more pH-sensitive polymers, methods and uses of controlling an arthropod pest population using such compositions.

Abstract: A nanoparticle for use within a composition for treating tomatoes as well as other agricultural products comprises: (1) a first shell layer comprising a leachant permeable base material in addition to a multi-valent metal (i.e., typically copper) material; and (2) a second shell layer comprising a Quat material. Due to the multi-valent metal material and the Quat, the nanoparticle and the composition provide superior performance when treating tomatoes.

Abstract: Disclosed are pressurized surface treatment compositions which impart a microbicidal benefit to treated surfaces which compositions comprise (or in certain preferred embodiments may consist essentially of, or may consist of): a zinc ion source material which releases zinc ions into the treatment composition, preferably a source of Zn++ ions, at least lower alkyl aliphatic monohydric alcohol which independently of other constituents present exhibits a microbicidal effect, a propellant; and, water. The compositions may further optionally include one or more further optional constituents such as a detersive surfactant and/or minor amounts of one or more constituents which impart one or more advantageous technical or aesthetic benefits to the compositions, including one or more detersive surfactants wherein the compositions have pH of at least 5.

Abstract: A process is provided for the time dependent reduction and kill of cellular bacteria in a fluid by sequential exposure to nitrites and a low concentration of biocide. Oilfield water containing sulfate-reducing bacteria can be supplied with a timed sequential exposure of nitrite and biocide. The timed sequential addition of the biocide following exposure to the nitrite provides enhanced kill of the sulfate-reducing bacteria at concentrations of biocide that are lower than would be possible using simultaneous addition of these materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein A1, A2, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), and to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods of killing fungi using a surface plasmon coupled to a photosensitizer. A nanostructure (10) may include a silver nanoparticle core (12), a mesoporous silica shell (14), and a photosensitizer (16). A method of killing fungi may include contacting fungi with a nanostructure (10) including a silver nanoparticle core (12), a mesoporous silica shell (14), and a photosensitizer (16) to form a blend and exposing the blend to light.

Abstract: Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

Abstract: Formulations containing anthraquinone derivatives with increased effectiveness as pesticides are provided. These formulations may comprise (a) a preparation comprising one or more anthraquinone derivatives having activity against plant pests; (b) one or more C2-C7 alcohols, or glycols or lactones; and (c) one or more surfactants selected from the group consisting of a sulfate, ethoxylated fatty acid esters wherein said alcohols and surfactants are present in amounts effective to stability said preparation. Also provided are methods of using these formulations as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates, in certain aspects, to a novel baking process that allows for the production of a gluten-free laminated baked good. In certain embodiments, the baked good of the invention has a look similar or indistinguishable from that of a conventional gluten-based baked good. In other embodiments, the baked good of the invention has a taste similar or indistinguishable from that of a conventional gluten-based baked good. In yet other embodiments, the baked good of the invention has a texture similar or indistinguishable from that of a conventional gluten-based baked good.

Abstract: A method for preparation of a pizza which includes providing a crust having a peripheral edge; providing a preformed slice of cheese having (1) a substantially uniform thickness, (2) that is dimensioned and configured to extend over the crust and intermediate the peripheral edge thereof and (3) has a plurality of holes disposed therein. Thereafter, the step of positioning the preformed slice of cheese on the crust is followed by baking the crust and the preformed slice whereby gases trapped intermediate the preformed slice and the crust escape out through the holes in the preformed slice.

Abstract: A needle cleaning system that backflushes an inner passage of needles (40) successively with a cleaning solution, such as caustic soda, pressurized air and a washing liquid. The needle cleaning machine has an airtight container (17) closed at the top by a support base (15) with holes (16) where a group of needles (40) are inserted in a position in which an upper portion of the needles, where an inlet opening is located, is outside the airtight container and a lower portion of the needles, where outlet ports are located, is inside the airtight container (17). The container (17) is connected to ducts (19, 21, 23, 25, 27) provided with valves (20, 24, 26, 28) by which the cleaning solution driven by a pump (29), the pressurized air (23) and the washing liquid (25) are supplied to the containers (17).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a dairy product using an enzyme having lactase activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to the manufacture of strained fermented dairy products. The invention allows improvements in the use of the materials and by-products as well as in the properties of the product obtained. A lactic acid bacteria having a low lactose metabolization capacity in acid whey is used.

Abstract: A method for making a granulated Stevia sweetener is described. The resulting sweetener has a desirably high solubility level.

Abstract: A plant-based milk alternative composition useful in various food and beverage products that approximates the nutritional and functional properties of dairy milk but does not contain dairy or lactose.

Abstract: Provided are methods for producing a low-sodium emulsified cheese product using a citric acid source.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a solid creamy alimentary formulation based on olive oil comprising olive oil in an amount comprised between 50 and 90% by weight, fat of vegetable origin between 5 and 50% by weight, water between 0 and 25% by weight, emulsifying agents between 0.2 and 1.2% by weight, vegetable fibers for alimentary use between 0.2 and 1.5% by weight, organic acid for alimentary use between 0.01 and 0.15% by weight; a method of manufacturing and uses thereof.

Abstract: A metastable, translucent flavor nanoemulsion is provided. The nanoemulsion contains a flavor oil phase, an aqueous phase, and a surfactant system containing a first lecithin and a second lecithin. The nanoemulsion is free of any non-natural surfactant. The surfactant system contains free fatty acid 15% or less. The first lecithin has an HLB of 1 to 8, and the second lecithin has an HLB of 8 to 16 and contains phosphatidylcholine and lysophosphatidylcholine 20% or greater. Also disclosed are a method for preparing the nanoemulsion and use of the nanoemulsion in liquid beverages and liquid beverage concentrates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for processing unfermented cocoa beans, comprising the steps of: (a) adding water to said unfermented cocoa beans to form a suspension; (b) wet grinding said suspension; (c) subjecting said suspension to a heat treatment at a temperature of 70° C. or less; (d) separating the suspension into a water phase (heavy phase), a fat phase (light phase) and a solid phase, said fat phase comprising cocoa butter as a major component and solids and/or water as minor components and said solid phase comprising cocoa powder and water; and (e) separately processing the three phases, which optionally comprises: separating cocoa butter from the fat phase, separating cocoa powder from the solid phase, and separating cocoa aroma and a polyphenolic powder from at least the water phase.

Abstract: An apparatus (300) for aerating a food product, (200, 300) comprising a housing (10) with an inlet (100) for the food product and an outlet for the aerated food product, and, within the housing (10), first and second pairs (210, 220, 240) of a rotor and a stator each having complementary toothed rims orientated in opposition in the axial direction, and a gas injector (1) for injecting, at an upstream position relative to the first pair (210, 220) of a rotor and a stator, a gas in the food product to be aerated, wherein a further inlet (310) is provided for injecting, at a position between a pair (210, 220) and an adjacent pair (240) of a rotor and a stator, an additional composition to be mixed with the food product.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns process for making chewable product using, as the main ingredient, a substantially dehydrated and/or a supplemented complex carbohydrate. The present disclosure provides the chewable products obtained as well as their use in confectionary or as delivery system for active ingredients.

Abstract: A nicotine chewing gum is disclosed, the nicotine chewing gum having gum base polymers, nicotine, and microcrystalline cellulose as a carrier for the nicotine, the gum base polymers include polyvinyl acetate and vinyl laurate-vinyl acetate copolymer in an amount of more than 90% by weight of the gum base polymers, and the gum base polymers include 20-95% by weight of polyvinyl acetate and 5-80% by weight of vinyl laurate-vinyl acetate copolymer. Also, a method for producing a nicotine chewing gum is disclosed.

Abstract: High-protein food additives are prepared by reacting a protein material with L-cysteine, or a derivative thereof, with homogenization and heating. The homogenization and heating is preferably carried out on an aqueously slurry of the protein material and L-cysteine. The homogenized and reacted slurry is then dried to form a powder. The resultant food additive may be incorporated into a wide variety of food products to enhance the physical characteristics thereof.

Abstract: A method of preparing a feed additive composition comprising: (a) admixing at least one proline tolerant tripeptidyl peptidase predominantly having exopeptidase activity wherein said proline tolerant tripeptidyl peptidase is capable of cleaving tri-peptides from the N-terminus of peptides having (i) (A) Proline at P1; and (B) An amino acid selected from alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine or synthetic amino acids at P1; or (ii) (a?) Proline at P1?; and (b?) An amino acid selected from alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamine, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, serine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, valine or synthetic amino acids or amines at P1?; and one or more ingredients selected from the group consisting of a salt, polyol including sorbitol and glycerol, w

Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for producing a glucanase in transgenic plants and then incorporating parts of the transgenic plants in animal feed. The feed glucanase enzyme displays activity across a broad pH range, and tolerance to temperatures that are often encountered during the process of preparing animal feeds. Producing the enzyme in the transgenic plant enhances the thermal stability of the enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to isolated microorganisms as well as strains and mutants thereof, biomasses, microbial oils, compositions, and cultures; methods of producing the microbial oils, biomasses, and mutants; and methods of using the isolated microorganisms, biomasses, and microbial oils.

Abstract: A wet pet food product is provided comprising 20-100 wt. % of a composite meat product and 0-80 wt. % of a sauce, said composite meat product containing: 50-92 wt. % of ground animal material; 1-15 wt. % of vegetable material; and 1-8 wt. % of heat-settable binder; wherein the wet pet food product contains 0.1-3.0 wt. % of yeast extract. Processes of preparing and using the wet pet food product are also provided.

Abstract: A process of preparing a sterilized wet pet food product is provided, as well as a sterilized wet pet food product provided by the process. Use of the wet pet food product to feed a companion animal is also contemplated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are beverage compositions comprising a measured amount of lime juice, chili peppers and salt. The beverage composition to be marketed and sold as a non-alcoholic mixer for the subsequent addition of an alcoholic beverage, including beer and spirits. The beverage composition may also be sold with alcohol so that the addition of alcohol is not required. The composition is formulated to appeal to the desire for sour and spicy flavors in alcoholic drinks.

Abstract: Method and systems are provided for processing organic byproducts is provided. The method includes separating the organic byproducts into solid components and liquid components and processing the solid components, wherein the processing the solid components includes pasteurizing the solid components, and dehydrating the solid components to form a first material. The method further includes processing the liquid components, wherein the processing the liquid components includes pasteurizing the liquid components, and dehydrating the liquid components to form a second material. The method additionally includes combining the first material and the second material to form a composite material.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus may include a main body forming an outward appearance of the oven and having with a cooking room within the main body, a door on one side of the main body configured to selectively open and close the cooking room, a manipulation unit in and/or on an external surface of the main body, configured to enable a user to input a popcorn cooking command, a display displaying a cooking state according to the popcorn cooking command, a driving unit configured to heat a plurality of corn grains in the cooking room, a memory storing a popcorn cooking algorithm adapted to control the driving unit to cook the popcorn, and a control unit controlling the driving unit in response to the popcorn cooking algorithm. The control unit consecutively or continuously drives the driving unit for a first set time, intermittently drives the driving unit for a second set time after the first set time, and consecutively or continuously drives the driving unit for a third set time after the second set time.