Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated 58811 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid 58811, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato 58811, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato 58811 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant 58811.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated 58841 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid 58841, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato 58841, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato 58841 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant 58841.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX61P8163F1 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid HMX61P8163F1, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato HMX61P8163F1, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX61P8163F1 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant HMX61P8163F1.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant HMX61P4326F1, HMX61P4521F1, HMX61P5293F1 and/or HMX61P5522F1.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of pepper, NUN 70039 PPH or NUN 70041 PPH or NUN 70042 PPH.

Abstract: The invention provides recombinant host organisms genetically modified with a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) synthase system and one or more accessory proteins that allow for and/or improve the production of PUFAs in the host organism. The present invention also relates to methods of making and using such organisms as well as products obtained from such organisms.

Abstract: The Delosperma plant (1a) is characterized by being capable of maintaining a flowering state in case where an air temperature is more than a prescribed temperature, even when it gets dark at nightime, wherein the prescribed temperature is 15 degree Celsius. This configuration shows that it is possible to produce the Delosperma plant (1a) with a characteristic of having longer blooming hours than conventional varieties of Delosperma.

Abstract: The application relates to the field of plant breeding, in particular watermelon breeding. Provided are CVYV resistant watermelon plants (and seeds from which these plants can be grown). Also provided is a QTL for CVYV resistance (cyv_3.1) and markers and methods for screening plants for the presence of the QTL.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SV3233PB, pepper inbred line SBY8T13-6187, and pepper inbred line SBYXD13-0060. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV3233PB, pepper inbred line SBY8T13-6187, and pepper inbred line SBYXD13-0060 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV3233PB, pepper line SBY8T13-6187, and pepper inbred line SBYXD13-0060 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: An implement for automatically milking a dairy animal, such as a cow, comprises a milking parlour, a sensor for observing a teat, and a milking robot for automatically attaching a teat cup to the teat. The milking robot comprises a robot control that is connected to the sensor. The sensor comprises a radiation source for emitting light, a receiver for receiving electromagnetic radiation reflected from the dairy animal, a lens, and sensor control unit. The sensor comprises a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of receivers. The sensor control unit is designed to determine for each of the receivers a phase difference between the emitted and the reflected electromagnetic radiation in order to calculate the distance from the sensor to a plurality of points on the part to be observed of the dairy animal.

Abstract: An implement for automatically milking a dairy animal, such as a cow, comprises a milking parlour, a sensor for observing a teat, and a milking robot for automatically attaching a teat cup to the teat. The milking robot comprises a robot control that is connected to the sensor. The sensor comprises a radiation source for emitting light, a receiver for receiving electromagnetic radiation reflected from the dairy animal, a lens, and sensor control unit. The sensor comprises a matrix with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns of receivers. The sensor control unit is designed to determine for each of the receivers a phase difference between the emitted and the reflected electromagnetic radiation in order to calculate the distance from the sensor to a plurality of points on the part to be observed of the dairy animal.

Abstract: A litter dispensing device that provide consumers with a product which facilitates the process of changing kitty litter. The litter dispensing device includes a litter receptacle, a litter release system, a support frame and a litter pan. The litter receptacle contains a plurality of neutral colored particles selected from the group of red neutral particles, blue neutral particles or green neutral particles to conspicuously indicate a visible level of litter contained in the litter receptacle. The litter receptacle includes a ribbon and pawprint indicia to aesthetically indicate the litter receptacle is a stylish and high quality litter receptacle. The litter receptacle also has a polytetrafluoroethylene interior coating to provide a smooth surface and durability to the litter receptacle.

Abstract: A wheeled manure-removal vehicle for removing manure from an animal-shed floor includes a tank for storing manure, a manure collector, a liquid reservoir placed in the tank and having an opening for the supply of liquid to the reservoir and the discharge of liquid from the reservoir, and a flexible reservoir wall, to make it possible to vary the volume of the reservoir, depending on the fill level, and a dispenser operatively connected to the reservoir for dispensing liquid from the reservoir onto the animal-shed floor. The opening of the reservoir is situated in a top part of the reservoir. The reservoir furthermore includes a spacer which extends on the inside of the reservoir from the opening down to the lower part of the reservoir to ensure a liquid passage between the opening and a bottom part of the reservoir.

Abstract: Animal litter having up to a sixty percent reduction in bulk density can be produced by combining flat-shaped cellulosic materials and sodium bentonite clay. Not only is the resulting litter lighter, but it also maintains a high clump strength as compared to clay-based animal litters that contain greater than ninety percent by weight sodium bentonite clay.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and controlling activities of Drosophila organisms are provided. In one aspect, a method includes acquiring, using a first activity detector, imaging data tracking movements of the Drosophila organisms, and acquiring, using a second activity detector, bioluminescence data corresponding to a neural activity of the Drosophila organisms. The method also includes correlating, using the acquired data, a behavioral activity and neural activity of the Drosophila organisms, and determining, using the correlation, an activity profile for the Drosophila organisms. The method further includes providing, based on the activity profile, a stimulation to the Drosophila organisms to control at least one of the behavior activity or the neural activity over a time period extendible to a nominal life cycle of the Drosophila organisms.

Abstract: A bolus that communicates with an external transceiver by way of radio waves produced by an electrically small H-antenna is described. The electrically small H-antenna is connected to a conductive cylindrical antenna that houses a battery and chipset that includes a transceiver, identification information and at least one sensor. The H-antenna and the conductive cylindrical antenna are arranged so that electrical currents that produce the radio waves are essentially always aligned to work together. The bolus is essentially a hermetically sealed capsule containing the antennas that is meant to be ingested by a cow or other ruminant animal. The bolus is configured to transmit radio waves in essentially an omnidirectional pattern more efficiently when the boluses inside of a cow stomach than when the boluses outside of the cow.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a sock for use on the leg of a horse or ungulate, such as a cow, donkey or other hoofed animal. In the preferred embodiment the sock is tubular in shape having an upper opening and a lower opening. The sock is generally comprised of an upper cuff, main body and lower cuff. The upper cuff and main body are configured to frictionally engage creating a circumferential force on the leg of the horse such that the sock will not easily slip down on the leg of the horse. Expanded knit around the fetlock joint allows for the free motion of the joint thus alleviating contrary forces that would normally and otherwise cause the sock to be pulled down by that motion. The lower cuff is configured to expand over said hoof of said ungulate.

Abstract: A scent training wheel for training animals to detect and respond to target scents. The device includes a base, a rotatable carousel, and a spinner hub assembly that mechanically couples the carousel to the support base. The spinner hub assembly is configured to permit the carousel to rotate relative to the support base and to selectively lock the rotatable carousel in a selected position relative to base.

Abstract: Devices and methods for wirelessly controlling and programming animal training systems, including wireless transmitters/receivers and an animal stimulus receiver provided on an animal collar.

Abstract: Various systems and methods for implementing animal control systems are provided herein. A monitoring system for influencing animal behavior includes a processor subsystem to: receive, at the monitoring system, an indication of an animal proximate to a restricted area; determine whether to activate a repellent device and an attractant device to maneuver the animal away from the restricted area; and activate the repellent device and the attractant device when the determination is positive.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a two-stage molded pet toy, which consists of a hard plastic liner which is primarily molded and a flexible material mantle which is secondarily molded and sleeves the liner, wherein the liner is a hollow shell formed by mutually butting half shells of upper and lower parts, openings are formed in its two opposite ends, multiple ribs are arranged perpendicular to a length direction of the liner in the liner, nicks are formed in all of the ribs, openings are also formed in two ends of the mantle respectively, and the openings in the two ends of the mantle correspond to the openings in the two ends of the liner respectively. The pet toy is multifunctional, and has both teething and food leakage functions; and in addition, the pet toy has advantages of the hard and flexible materials, and is multifunctional.

Abstract: An animal exercise device that is suitable for mounting to a vehicle. A flexible pole is mounted to the vehicle and extends from a side of the vehicle and away from oncoming traffic. A lead extension is connected to the flexible pole and to a coupler having a first elastic section and a second elastic section. The first section and second section act as a leash for a first animal and a second animal, respectively. The animal exercise device allows multiple animals to walk or run beside the vehicle. The device is constructed to keep the animals positioned to a side of the vehicle and away from the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic apparatus functioning as a component of a wireless communication system includes providing a lower part formed with a first concave portion, a second concave portion spaced away from the first concave portion, and a third concave portion which couples the first concave portion and the second concave portion, providing an upper part for sealing the first concave portion, the second concave portion, and the third concave portion formed in the lower part, providing a module unit including a sensor which detects a physical quantity, and a radio communication unit which transmits data based on an output signal from the sensor, providing a battery for supplying power to the module unit, coupling the module unit and the battery by a wiring, and after the coupling the module unit and the battery, arranging the module unit in the first concave portion of the lower part.

Abstract: A poultry house habitat with a discrete natural environment enclosure which protects poultry while granting them freedom to move during their normal egg-laying period and a cage area structure with cubbyholes in which to sleep. The attached enclosed grazing area allows the poultry to maintain a more complete diet by supplementing normal feed with insects, grass, and soil. Because the poultry have greater freedom of movement and a more complete diet, the resulting eggs and meat are of a much higher nutritional quality and have a better taste.

Abstract: A method of positioning an aquaculture pen includes retrieving data about the aquaculture pen disposed in a water environment, determining a forecasted location of the aquaculture pen, forecasting at least one factor of interest based on the data about the aquaculture pen for a time period of interest, predicting a factor of interest within a feasible range of movement for the aquaculture pen, determining a potential new location within the feasible range of movement using the data about the aquaculture pen, the feasible range of movement and the factor of interest within the feasible range of movement for the aquaculture pen, and moving the aquaculture pen to the potential new location.

Abstract: A method of positioning an aquaculture pen includes retrieving data about the aquaculture pen disposed in a water environment, determining a forecasted location of the aquaculture pen, forecasting at least one factor of interest based on the data about the aquaculture pen for a time period of interest, predicting a factor of interest within a feasible range of movement for the aquaculture pen, determining a potential new location within the feasible range of movement using the data about the aquaculture pen, the feasible range of movement and the factor of interest within the feasible range of movement for the aquaculture pen, and moving the aquaculture pen to the potential new location.

Abstract: A method for decorating a housing using a decorative ornament assembly includes a base and plurality of decorative elements irremovably disposed therein. The width and depth of the base is less than or equal to the width and depth of inner surface dimension of the housing such that the bottom inner surface area of the housing is entirely covered by one or more bases. A decorative elements on the decorative ornament assembly is configured for use in easy removal of the assembly from the housing.

Abstract: A live organism storage system includes a holding tank configured to hold water and a plurality of live organisms, a water purifier in fluid communication with the holding tank and configured to purify water flowing therethrough, a fractionator in fluid communication with the holding tank, the fractionator configured to gather and remove protein and waste from water flowing therethrough, an oxygenator in fluid communication with the holding tank to increase oxygen content of water flowing therethrough, and a filter in fluid communication with the holding tank and configured to filter water flowing therethrough. The live organism storage system is a closed loop system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-human animal comprising a genetic construct expressing TCR? and TCR? genes and wherein the animal comprises a null-mutated Rag-2 locus. Described herein is also a NOD.Rag2?/? mouse expressing a transgenic ?,? T cell receptor. The animals spontaneously develop chronic inflammation and fibrosis, and are useful as animal models of fibrotic disease.

Abstract: A genetically modified livestock animal comprising a genomic modification to an eIF4G gene. Cells, genes, and proteins encompassing a protease-resistant eIF4G protein or gene.

Abstract: The invention pertains to methods and systems for securing fish bait without killing, injuring, or damaging the structure of the fish bait without obscuring the bait or lure while improving the chances of catching a nearby fish. All types of bait or lures are secured by a mesh pouch in close proximity to a fish hook. The fishing hook may remain outside of the mesh pouch or be assembled inside the mesh pouch along with the bait. The bait may be live, previously live, artificial, or prepared such as cut bait or dough balls. There is no penetration of the bait by the hook so live bait tends to stay alive and active or if it is prepared, it will tend to stay in tack.

Abstract: A fishing lure device and method of use are disclosed. The lure device may include a blade component, which may define one or more openings configured for attachment of a wire or other elongated element. The wire may further connect to a lure body and may also extend through the lure body and form a hook. The wire connects to the blade component so as to allow for at least partial rotation and may allow for oscillation, which may simulate the motion of fish. The blade may include an indentation or other feature which may allow for more realistic oscillation and may also allow the wire and attached lure body to be substantially in line with the primary plane of the blade. The blade may also define openings for the attachment of pivots arms which may include rattles or beads and may also include flutter components or reflective features.

Abstract: Adaptable fishing lure kits, systems, and devices are provided. An adaptable fishing lure system may include a fishing lure body having a generally cylindrical shape, a fin member replaceably attachable to the fishing lure body, via a slot formed within an outer periphery surface of the lure body, and a channel chamber longitudinally extending through and within at least a portion of a length of the fishing lure body. The slot providing access to the channel, at least one cartridge providing an attractant into the chamber formed within the fishing lure body. Alternative use of an adhesive and means for securing a fin member and attractant are provided.

Abstract: A gear mechanism for a fishing reel includes first and second gears. The first gear has first gear teeth including a first driving side face, and a first reverse side face opposite the first driving side face. The second gear has second gear teeth including a second driven side face that meshes with a respective first driving side faces, and a second reverse side face that faces a respective first reverse side face, and opposite the second driven side faces. At least one of each of the first reverse side faces and each of the second reverse side faces includes an interference prevention portion to prevent interference with the other of the opposing first reverse side faces and second reverse side faces.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes, a spool, a spool shaft, a pinion gear, a tubular-shaped collar, a tubular-shaped nut, and an elastic member. The spool is configured to have a fishing line wound thereon when accompanied by rotation of a rotor. The pinion gear is disposed around the spool shaft and on which the rotor is non-rotatably mounted. The tubular-shaped collar is rotatably disposed on the spool shaft on an end side of the pinion gear in the axial direction of the pinion gear, and supports the spool shaft. The tubular-shaped nut is disposed to accommodate the collar and configured to screw onto the pinion gear. The elastic member is disposed between an outer peripheral surface of the collar and an inner peripheral surface of the nut.

Abstract: A compact insect trap providing a liquid attractant to lure insects and a fan to draw insects into a container. The container is detachable for ease of cleaning and filling with the attractant. Insects converge near the fumes at a narrow annular passage on the perimeter of the device. An internal fan is activated by a timing circuit and provides intermittent bursts of air directed inside and towards the container. Airflow continues upwards through a screen, the fan, and expelled past a unidirectional valve near the top of the device. Nearby insects are suctioned into the container and are retained within due to the screen, thus preventing contamination of moving parts. As airflow is paused, insects are released from the screen where they fall or fly into the attractant. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: A flying pest trap (8) comprises an attraction section (16), an immobilisation section (12), a body section (10) adapted to retain the attraction section (16) and the immobilisation section (12), and a power section (20) adapted to provide power to the attraction section (16), wherein the attraction section (16) includes at least one LED light source located behind the immobilisation section (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for exterminating and/or driving away pests, more particularly insects, preferably Nematocera and Brachycera. The fundamental inventive idea is that of using individual small drops to exterminate or drive away pests. Risk to humans is advantageously avoided.

Abstract: A scent dispensing apparatus having a spool engaged with a housing for dispensing a scented line upon the ground. The scented line is wound upon the spool which is positionable between a retracted position inside a cavity of the housing to a deployed position outside the housing where the spool can unwind the scented line.

Abstract: A collapsible hunting tree stand includes a telescopic seat arrangement so that the height of the seat may be adjusted by hand, without requiring tools, to any desired height.

Abstract: A two person hanging tree stand and a novel bracket for hanging said hanging tree stand on a tree. A method of manufacturing the novel bracket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for tissue, such as an allograft, storage and preservation for extended periods of time at room temperature in a sterile tissue culture chamber. The invention further provides a process for maintaining the sterility of tissue using the apparatus as described.

Abstract: An apparatus for perfusing an organ or tissue including a perfusion circuit for perfusing the organ or tissue with liquid perfusate; and an oxygenation system for oxygenating perfusate that recirculates through the perfusion circuit. The oxygenation system includes an oxygen circuit for delivering oxygen to the liquid perfusate and an air circuit for delivering ambient air to the liquid perfusate. The air may be pumped through the oxygenation system via an air pump. The air or oxygen may be bubble through the perfusate to increase oxygen levels in the perfusate. Such supplemental oxygen may beneficial during hypothermic preservation of organs.

Abstract: Provided herein is a matrix particle comprising a hydrocarbon wax as matrix and a pesticide dispersed in the matrix. Also provided herein is a method for producing a matrix particle comprising a hydrocarbon wax as matrix and a pesticide dispersed in the matrix, where the method comprises the steps of a) providing a liquid premix comprising the hydrocarbon wax and the pesticide, b) generating droplets of the premix by a vibrating nozzle, and c) solidifying the droplets in a cooling medium. Further provided herein is a matrix particle obtained by the method, and a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi, undesired plant growth, insect or mite attack, and for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the matrix particle is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment, crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, the soil or undesired plants.

Abstract: A dispersion comprising (a) a continuous liquid phase; and (b) a solid phase of epoxy-polymer particles dispersed in the continuous liquid phase; where the polymer is formed from monomers that are insoluble in the continuous phase; a chemical agent is present within the polymer particles; and the dispersion is not a Pickering dispersion; and optionally the polymer molecules that form the polymer particles contain hydrophilic groups that hydrate on exposure to water in a manner that renders the particles permeable and that allows the chemical agent to diffuse out, and optionally at least one non-cross-linkable mobile chemical such that the extraction of this chemical from the dispersed phase renders it porous in a manner that allows the chemical agent to diffuse out. In one aspect, the chemical agent is a solid and is distributed within the dispersed solid phase or is a liquid and is distributed within the dispersed solid phase.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises (A) a compound selected from the group of safeners consisting of mefenpyr, mefenpyr-diethyl, cloquintocet, cloquintocet-mexyl and (B) at least one fungicidally active compound selected from the group consisting of prothioconazole, tebuconazole, difenoconazole, fludioxonil and (C) a compound selected from the group of fungicides consisting of metalaxyl or mefenoxam. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic microorganisms of plants or crops, to a method for improving yield of plants by using of a composition according to the invention, for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and to the treated seed.

Abstract: Provided is an antiviral transfer sheet manufacturing method for increasing the density of an antiviral agent or antibacterial agent in a surface which becomes an upper-most layer after transfer. In particular, a manufacturing method that eliminates the need for a large amount of an antiviral agent and the like, and the opacity of the layer having antiviral function is provided. A functional layer 37 including an inorganic antiviral agent powder and a hard coat agent is formed on one surface of a base material sheet 31 by disposing on the base material sheet the inorganic antiviral agent powder 33, and positioning the hard coat agent 34 in layer shape from over the inorganic antiviral agent powder 33. Then, an adhesive layer 39 is formed on the functional layer 37 in contact with the functional layer 37 or via another layer, thereby manufacturing an antiviral transfer sheet 11.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenol containing disinfectants that have superior broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy versus traditional chemistry such as quaternary ammonium-containing disinfectants or aliphatic alcohols. Hydrotropic surfactants are utilized in combination with generally environmentally friendly phenol containing compounds such as ortho-benzyl parachlorophenol (OBPCP), ortho phenylphenol (OPP), or parachloro-meta-cresol (PCMC) in the presence of suitable solvents such as an aliphatic alcohol and also in the presence of an inorganic acid, such as phosphoric acid. The solutions are free of para tertiary amylphenol (PTAP), have a low pH and are very stable with respect to gamma irradiation. They can be used with respect to hard surface disinfection, and also as a tuberculocide, a fungicide, a bactericide, and a virucide.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.