Abstract: The invention relates to the field of producing protective gear and can be used by a wide range of specialists performing various outdoor tasks in the summer season, particularly cutting grass. It is also suitable for ordinary individuals suffering from allergic reactions to poplar or dandelion down. The technical result of the invention is that of overcoming the visual hindrance caused by a mesh in the prototype. It also reduces the discomfort caused by prior art protective gear by reducing the weight of the gear, and rendering it more compact and easy to use. Furthermore, the present protective gear protects the ears and neck and is suitable as a means for fully protecting all parts of the head and neck of the user, and can also be used as protective gear for ordinary individuals suffering from allergic reactions to poplar or dandelion down by preventing down from entering the nose and mouth.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for automatic sea lice monitoring in fish aquaculture, the method comprising submerging a camera (4) in a sea pen (300) comprising fish, using the camera to make an image of at least one of said fish, analysing the image to differentiate between individual sea lice present on the fish and the fish itself and assessing the number of sea lice present on the fish, wherein the camera is attached to a device (1, 10, 100) for guiding the salmon along an imaging track (5), the camera being directed to the track.

Abstract: A tipping bow has at least one articulated connection to a vessel behind and is connected to an anchoring. The tipping bow has a structural member attached to one or more attachment points at the bottom edge of the tipping bow.

Abstract: An isogenic murine animal model for liver disease resulting from a Western (high fat, high sugar) diet is provided. This phenotypically and genotypically stable model sequentially develops steatosis (4-8 weeks), steatohepatitis (12-16 weeks), progressive fibrosis (16 week onwards) and spontaneous HCC (32-52 weeks), but only when fed a diet high in fat and sugar. The mice also develop obesity, insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, and the mouse hepatic transcriptome is concordant with the human NASH transcriptome at early and late time points, including activation of lipogenic, inflammatory and apoptotic signaling. The mouse HCC gene signature resembles S1 and S2 human HCC subclasses. This simple model of NASH and HCC that mirrors the development of human disease in terms of its triggers, serology, phenotype, histology, transcriptome and outcomes has utility in new target discovery, biomarker discovery, diagnostic test development, and screening and development of drugs for the corresponding liver conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of breeding the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens), wherein the black soldier flies are exposed, at least some of the time, to artificial lighting that is blue in colour.

Abstract: A lobster trap comprising a base panel, two side panels, two end panels, and a top panel defining therein an interior chamber is described. The components of the trap may be primarily or completely made of a plastic material, which increases durability and longevity of the trap. The top panel may have a smaller area than the base panel, and the side panels and/or the end panels are angled inward forming a trap having a substantially trapezoidal prism shape or a pyramidal frustum shape. The trap is shaped and configured to facilitate vertical stacking, and preferably to allow stacked traps to engage with and interlock with each other. The base panel of the trap may have a support member located along the base panel. The support member is at least partially hollow defining an internal compartment, and the compartment is able to receive weight elements that help to stabilize the trap during and after deployment into the ocean.

Abstract: A sinker slider system comprising a slider through which a fishing line passes and an accessory to be coupled and uncoupled to the slider by a gliding motion through a slider glide track and a T track of the accessory. The gliding motion is stopped by releasing a spring-loaded member of the T track into an indent of the slider. The system may further comprise an accessory base for storing the accessory not in use. The accessory base may have a plurality of slots or sections, each of which may have a base glide track for coupling to the T track and a base indent.

Abstract: Techniques for detecting and tracking pests such as disease vectors include a directional acoustic sensor or array such as a phased array of microphones or a directional microphone; at least one processor; and at least one memory including one or more sequences of instructions. The memory and instructions and processor cause an apparatus to track an individual or swarm of pests based on direction and acoustic signatures within a beam of the directional acoustic sensor or array, in which the acoustic signature uniquely identifies a type of pest. In some embodiments, remedial apparatus is directed to impose remedial action against the individual or swarm of pests. In some embodiments the remedial apparatus includes an optical barrier.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for catching insects, comprising: a) a body; b) a cover at least over a portion of the body; and c) a handle attached to the body; wherein a user holds the apparatus with the handle and presses the cover against the insect. The cover can be a bag. The apparatus can further comprise a substance placed on a surface of the bag for contacting the insect, wherein the substance increases adhesivity of the surface of the bag for the insect. The substance can be a gel. Also provided are methods of catching insects with the apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a nozzle assembly for a spray device for the treatment of agricultural crops and includes at least one orifice for dispensing at least one treatment product. The nozzle assembly further includes, downstream of the orifice, at least one set of electrodes configured to pass an electrical signal when humidified under the effect of the spray jet. The electrodes are configured to be connected to an electronic system for detecting the electrical signal.

Abstract: A deterrent apparatus for small chewing mammals having open root incisor teeth that continually grow is provided. The apparatus includes an array of green light emitting diodes, a power supply, and control circuitry. The control circuitry includes power conversion circuitry coupled between the array of diodes and the power supply to regulate and control operation of the diodes. The control circuitry is configured to intermittently illuminate and deluminate the array of green light diodes. The control circuitry is configured to drive the LEDs to generate a visual output of luminous energy having reciprocity between visual intensity (I) and time of stimulus duration (T) to impart a disturbing psychophysical response via photoreceptors of a small chewing mammal that realize a constant photoreceptor effect from 0.00173 to 0.0518 seconds. A method is also provided.

Abstract: A fluidic manifold cartridge includes a plurality of source fluid inlets and fluid outlets. A plurality of fluid input flow channels are provided. Each fluid inlet is in fluid communication with a fluid input flow channel. Each fluid input flow channel directs fluid from the fluid inlet past a plurality of valves. A plurality of fluid output flow channels are in fluid communication with a fluid outlets. Each valve includes a valve seat, a portion of membrane, and a control fluid opening. Each valve has an open and closed condition. The valve in the open condition directs fluid from a fluid input flow channel to a fluid output flow channel. The control fluid opening directs control fluid to move the membrane so as to change the valve between the open and closed conditions. Systems and methods for fluidic manifold are also disclosed.

Abstract: A protective coating for applying to a plant's foliage, branches and trunk for protecting against environmental stresses is formulated by combining a paint powder with at least one insect repellant oil and at least one rodent repellant oil in a water as a diluent. The paint base protects the plant against abiotic stresses by reflecting sun rays, mitigating damage caused by summer sunburn and winter sunscald, and retaining heat. The insect repellant oil and rodent repellant oil protect the plant against biotic stresses. The protective coating once assembled in an aqueous medium, is applied to the plant. The paint powder, when activated with water, has been specifically formulated to encapsulate the added oils and offer a gradual release of active ingredients that repels insects and rodents over several months under ideal conditions. The novel coating is united by a tacky binder material made from acid treated and methyl chloride rinsed methylcellulose.

Abstract: High aspect ratio polymeric particles as seed treatments.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising: a) 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight of at least one silver compound; b) a combination of anionic surfactants comprising 1 to 85% by weight of a salt of fatty acid and 0.1 to 20% by weight of an anionic surfactant with ammonium as counter ion wherein the hydrophilic part of the surfactant consists of a negatively charged sulphonate or sulphate group.

Abstract: Provided herein is a liquid pesticidal composition which includes an emulsifier component present in an amount from 3 to 35 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the liquid pesticidal composition, a pesticide present in an amount from 1 to 90 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the composition, and an optional solvent present in an amount from 0 to 90 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the composition. The emulsifier component includes an alkaline earth salt of, or amine salt of, a C6-C22 fatty acid along with an alkyl polyglycoside present in an amount from 1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the composition. The emulsifier component may also include an optional co-emulsifier present in an amount from 0 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the composition.

Abstract: The invention is an application method that applies fungicides, pesticides and other biocides to tree wounds by means of a dry process to prevent tree wound diseases and facilitate healing. The invention works with the first step of tree's natural healing process; the drying of the exposed wood surface. The biocides are applied dry or in a liquid formulation that dries quickly thus allowing the wood to dry quickly. The biocides, thus applied, do not interfere with the natural drying process and add additional biocidal protection. The biocides, thus applied, decrease infection and enhance the tree's ability to heal itself.

Abstract: A method for protecting a plant from an arthropod may include applying an amount of a repellant composition including diatomaceous earth to a plant. According to some aspects, the repellent composition may render the plant unpalatable to the arthropod, resulting in death of the arthropod by starvation. A method for protecting a plant from an arthropod may include applying an amount of a repellant composition including diatomaceous earth to a plant. The arthropod may not include an exoskeleton, and the repellent composition may render the plant unpalatable to the arthropod, resulting in death of the arthropod by starvation.

Abstract: Treatment compositions which may be use to impart an antimicrobial benefit to animate and inanimate surfaces, e.g, topical compositions and hard surface and soft surface treatment compositions comprising specific surfactant comprising anionic surfactants, or anionic and nonionic surfactant systems.

Abstract: The invention is a herbicidal composition containing an alkanolamine salt of an dicamba capable of remaining as a single phase liquid over a period of at least 1 week and containing low amounts of water and high loadings of the salt. Such herbicidal compositions are capable of remaining liquid in the absence of high amounts of water, thereby enhancing their capacity to remain liquid over an extended period of time when exposed to environmental conditions to improve their effectiveness to transport the active salt through a leafy substrate and can reduce transportation costs by increasing the salt loading without compromising the stability of the composition.

Abstract: The invention generally involves combining specialty amines with herbicidal carboxylic acids to form a new generation of salts with improved characteristics. The salts contain a cation of an amine and an anion of a carboxylic acid herbicide. The amine is advantageously selected from mono-isobutylamine (MIBA), N-methylaminoethanol (MMEA), dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA), 2-dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), methyldiethanolamine (MDEA), and 1,2-diaminopropane (1,2-DAP). The amine-herbicide combinations may possess one or more improved characteristics, including maximum loading, wettability, drift, viscosity, and volatilization.

Abstract: Provided is a novel heterocycle-containing amino acid compound that has a metal uptake ability equivalent to mugineic acids and can be less expensively produced than mugineic acids. Also provided are a fertilizer and a plant growth regulating agent each comprising the novel heterocycle-containing amino acid compound. The present invention is a heterocycle-containing amino acid compound represented by general formula (1): (wherein: R1, R2 and R3 are the same or different and represent a hydrogen atom or a carboxyl-protecting group; R4 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxy-protecting group; R5 represents a hydrogen atom or an amino-protecting group; and n is an integer of 1-3) or a salt thereof and use of the same.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi wherein the at least one fungicide is a fungicidal sterol biosynthesis-inhibitor.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi, wherein the at least one fungicide is a succinate dehydrogenase-inhibitor.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi wherein the at least one fungicide is a multi-site inhibitor or a strobilurin inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, A1, V, X and n have the meanings given above, to their use as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling abiotic stress on warm-season turfgrass using an effective amount of acibenzolar-s-methyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thinning method, in particular for fruit thinning, using 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (diuron), and to thinning compositions comprising diuron.

Abstract: A self-assembled active agent may be formed by a process including covalently bonding at least a first component molecule and a second component molecule, the two component molecules displaying synergy such that the effective amount of the self-assembled active agent is lower than the sum of the effective amounts of the first component molecule and the second component molecule. The component molecules may be chosen such that the covalent bonding is reversible, for example through a hydrazone bond between an amine and an aldehyde. The active agent may thus have controllable activity such as an antimicrobial agent, a biocide, an antiviral agent, a preservative, an antifouling agent, a disinfectant, or a sensor agent, such as for a particular molecule or for pH.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of improving grass quality comprising applying an effective amount of a composition containing a phthalocyanine to the grass in the substantial absence of phosphorous acid, monoalkyl esters of phosphorous acid, or salts thereof.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting biofilm growth on a surface in an aqueous system comprising contacting a surface susceptible to biofilm growth with a solution comprising an amount of a non-decomposed moss or non-decomposed moss extract effective to inhibit biofilm growth. A method of removing biofilm from a surface in an aqueous system comprising contacting a surface having a biofilm with a solution containing an amount of a non-decomposed moss or non-decomposed moss extract effective to remove some or all of the biofilm from the surface.

Abstract: A production system for moisture and texture detection and control in tortilla and tortilla chip production includes a production line, including a cooker/grinder, a sheeter/cutter, an oven, an equalizer, a fryer, and a cooler/packaging machine; and a production control unit, including a processor, non-transitory memory, an input/output component, a moisture controller, a temperature controller, a belt speed controller, a masa moisture sensor, a chip moisture sensor, laser sensors for measuring surface texture of baked and fried chips, a laser controller, a texture classifier, a feedback controller. Also disclosed is a method for production control, including controlling moisture content, measuring masa moisture, controlling oven, measuring baked surfaces, measuring fried surfaces, classifying baked surfaces, classifying fried surfaces, optimizing oven temperature, optimizing oven belt speed, storing and characterizing historical records.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a glutinous rice cake with mugwort containing red bean paste and a method for manufacturing the same. The method for manufacturing a glutinous rice cake with mugwort containing red bean paste includes: (a) pre-treating and freeze-storing mugwort; (b) soaking glutinous rice in water then mixing it with secondary materials including bay salt and sugar; (c) blending the soaked glutinous rice and secondary materials with thawed mugwort and steaming the same to prepare steamed glutinous rice grains with mugwort; and (d) putting the steamed glutinous rice grains with mugwort in a pounding machine, firstly crushing the same to prepare a glutinous rice cake with mugwort, secondly crushing the first-crushed glutinous rice cake with mugwort in the pounding machine, filling the rice cake with red bean paste including walnut powders and forming the mixture into a glutinous rice cake with mugwort containing red bean paste.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a food dough, including the following steps: preparing a gel including at least starch and maltodextrins diluted in a fluid medium, preparing a foam consisting of one or more food products, and incorporating the gel into the foam.

Abstract: A meat quality and yield improvement process comprises hanging the hind leg(s) of a carcass and applying an additional pulling force of from 50 to 500 kgf to the leg and back muscles of the carcass. The additional force stretches the muscle filaments of the leg and back muscles and is maintained until rigor is complete. The hind leg(s) of the carcass may be hung at an angle of 90 to 170 degrees to the vertical.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting mold growth and for inhibiting mold growth on jack-o'-lanterns are presented herein. Applying a pepper based coating to exposed surfaces can reduce and/or hinder mold growth. This concept may advantageously find use in preserving jack-o'-lanterns. In general this idea may be applied to preserving foods and to inhibiting mold growth on surfaces of objects.

Abstract: Refrigerated or frozen cultured dairy bar products comprise a cultured dairy composition having i) a total solids content of at least about 22% by weight of the cultured dairy composition and a milk solids content of greater than 38 wt % based on total solids content, ii) a gelatin content of from about 0.7 to about 1.5% by weight of the cultured dairy composition, and iii) a viscosity of from about 200,000 cP to about 700,000 cP at 4° C. The cultured dairy composition is in the form of cultured dairy portions completely enveloped by a fat-based coating composition comprising from about 20 to about 80% fat by weight of the fat-based coating composition. The fat-based coating composition is a solid at 45° F. The cultured dairy bar product is at a temperature at or below about 45° F. Processes for making the cultured dairy bar products are also described.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a deterioration-odor masking agent and a deterioration-odor masking method capable of effectively masking deterioration odor of dairy products. The object is attained by a masking agent comprising one or more members selected from the group consisting of menthyl acetate, linalyl acetate, isoamyl isovalerate, isoamyl butyrate, nerol, acetaldehyde, methyl salicylate, 1,8-cineole, maltol isobutyrate, ethyl pyruvate, heliotropine, diethyl malonate, ?-butyrolactone, ethyl levulinate, benzyl alcohol, hexanal, ?-hexalactone, ethyl propionate, and amyl acetate.

Abstract: A butter with caramel is suggested, which is obtainable or obtained by: (a) separating whole milk into a skimmed milk fraction and a cream fraction by means of a separation step; (b) subjecting the cream fraction such obtained to a nanofiltration (NF) step and/or a reverse osmosis (RO) step, obtaining a NF/RO retentate and a NF/RO permeate; (c) subjecting the NF/RO retentate such obtained to a heat treatment step, in the process of which the sugar contained therein is caramelised at least in part; and (d) churning the caramelised NF/RO retentate such obtained in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an oil phase, and particles of puffed endosperm of a puffable seed, dispersed in said oil phase, wherein upon sieving at least 80 wt % of said particles passes a sieve with apertures of 500 ?m. The invention also provides a method to prepare such compositions and use of particles of puffed endosperm to structure the oil phase of a composition comprising an oil phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an oil phase, and particles of puffed maize kernel endosperm, dispersed in said oil phase, wherein upon sieving at least 80 wt % of said particles passes a sieve with apertures of 500 ???. The invention also provides a method to prepare such compositions and use of particles of puffed maize kernel endosperm to structure the oil phase of a composition comprising an oil phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a structured oil phase, wherein the oil phase comprises liquid oil; hardstock fat; and particles of puffed maize kernel endosperm, dispersed in said oil phase, wherein upon sieving at least 80 wt % of said particles passes a sieve with apertures of 500 ????. The invention also provides a method to prepare such compositions and use of a synergistic combination of hardstock fat and particles of puffed maize kernel endosperm to structure the oil phase of a composition comprising an oil phase.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising a structured oil phase, wherein the oil phase comprises, liquid oil, hardstock fat; and a fibrous preparation of delaminated cell wall material dispersed in said oil phase, wherein the cell wall material is sourced from plant tissue, and wherein said fibrous preparation has a specific surface area corresponding to an SBET of at least 5 m2/g. The invention also relates to a method to prepare such compositions and the use of said cell wall material in combination with hardstock fat to structure the oil phase of a composition comprising an oil phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fat spread composition in oil-in-water emulsion comprising milk fat, vegetable oil(s), an acidified milk-based mass and water, wherein pH of the spread is in the range of 4.8-6.5 and the fat content of the spread is in the range of 30 to 60% (w/w) based on the weight of the composition. In a second aspect, the invention relates to a method for producing a fat spread, wherein said method comprises the steps of: a) providing a water phase, b) providing an oil phase, c) emulsifying the oil phase into the water phase to provide an oil-in-water emulsion, d) heat-treating the formed emulsion, e) optionally homogenizing the emulsion, f) cooling the emulsion, g) providing a spread, h) optionally packing the spread.

Abstract: Systems for dispensing chocolate, in one aspect including a generally fluid-tight exterior housing with first volume; a vertical support member; a base support member; a dispenser guiding member within the first volume; an extruder connection member extending through the housing and having a first end within the housing and a second end outside of the housing, defining a pivot axis; an extruder member connected to the first end; a lever connected to the second end; at least one extruder guide member within the first volume and connected to the extruder member; and at least one extruder guide rail connected to the housing within the first volume and capable of receiving the at least one extruder guide member; and where manual actuation of the lever pivots the extruder member in cooperation with the at least one extruder guide member.

Abstract: Content containers and vessels, one aspect including a deformable fluid-tight container shell defining an internal volume and separating the internal volume from an external environment; a room-temperature semi-solid content contained within the internal volume; and a valve operationally connected to and disposed at least partially without the deformable container shell; where the semi-solid content is a hydrophobic matrix with at least partially emulsified hydrophilic components; where the container shell is substantially fluid-tight; where the valve has open state(s) and a closed state; where the valve may be actuated between the open state(s) and the closed state; where the valve is self-cleaning; where during the open state(s), the internal volume is in fluidic communication with the external environment; where during the closed state, the internal volume content cannot fluidically communicate with the external environment; and where the content remains moisture-stable while the valve is in the closed sta

Abstract: Methods for treating and preparing chocolate. In one aspect, a method includes heating a quantity of chocolate to a temperature of about 46 degrees Celsius; decreasing the pressure of in a pressure-controllable environment to about 25 Torr; holding the pressure of the pressure-controllable environment at about 25 Torr for a first predetermined period of time; decreasing the pressure of the pressure-controllable environment to about 5 Torr; and holding the pressure of the pressure-controllable environment at about 5 Torr for a second predetermined period of time. Other aspects include ceasing heating the quantity of chocolate; decreasing pressure occurs at an average rate of about 150 Torr per minute; decreasing pressure occurs at an average rate of about 4 Torr per minute; and others.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems for melting and liquefying chocolate. In one aspect, a system includes a generally fluid-tight exterior housing defining a first volume; a bulkhead positioned within the housing and dividing the first volume into separate second and third volumes; at least one vertical support member operationally connected to the exterior housing; a base support member operationally connected to the vertical support member; a dispenser guiding member disposed within the first volume and operationally connected to the exterior housing; and a heating element in thermal communication with the first volume, wherein energization heats the first volume to 37 to 46 degrees Celsius. Other aspects include where the liquid chocolate contains less than 3% water; where the liquid chocolate is solid at room temperature; a multiple pivot hinge; and a noninterfering interdigitating hinge.

Abstract: A food composition comprising a cellodextrin material, wherein the cellodextrin material comprises a principal cellodextrin with a degree of polymerisation (DP) value of at least 4. Food products comprising the composition, and cellodextrin materials used in the preparation of the composition as well as method for preparing these form further aspects of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is direct to an edible composition in which fruit, vegetables and/or nuts, in conjunction with a hydrocolloid, are treated with pressure and/or heat to form an edible composition that is dimensionally stable, ambient stable for at least 12 months, has a moisture content greater than 50 wt. %, has a pH less than 4.5, has a water activity greater than 0.5, is commercially sterile, is free of artificial flavors, has a solids content greater than 10 wt. %, and does not exhibit syneresis. Also provided is a method for preparation of the edible composition.