Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH283398. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH283398, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH283398 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH283398.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH316508. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH316508, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH316508 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH316508.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH871134. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH871134, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH871134 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH871134.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH196888. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH196888, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH196888 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH196888.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rice grain with thickened aleurone. Also provided is a rice plant comprising at least one genetic variation which reduces the activity of at least one ROS1a gene in the plant. Grain of the invention, or aleurone therefrom, has improved nutritional properties, and hence is particularly useful for human and animal feed products.

Abstract: New lettuce varieties designated ‘Ezthana’ and ‘Eztron’ are described. ‘Ezthana’ and ‘Eztron’ are lettuce varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A transfer system includes a first and a second processing region, a support base, an anesthetization unit and a cover handling unit. The support base can provide support for a plurality of culture containers in the first and second processing regions, each culture container including a tube having two openings and a removable cover installable to close one of the two openings of the tube, the first and second processing regions being adapted to interchangeably receive the tubes of the culture containers. The anesthetization unit is operable to deliver an anesthetic substance into at least one culture container positioned in the first processing region. The cover handling unit is operable to separate the covers from the tubes and close the openings of the tubes with the covers in the first and second processing regions. Moreover, embodiments described herein provide a method of transferring a cultured organism with the transfer system.

Abstract: An artificial mulch cleaning system includes a vehicle with a housing having a front end, a back end and a plurality of wheels. A collecting assembly is attached to and extends forward of the front end. The gathering assembly has a distal end with respect to the front end. The distal end engages and captures rubber mulch positioned on the ground surface. A cleansing assembly is mounted on the vehicle rearward of and in communication with the collecting assembly. The cleansing assembly cleans the rubber mulch brought into the vehicle by the collecting assembly. A spreading assembly is attached to vehicle and is in communication with the cleansing assembly such that the spreading assembly receives the rubber mulch from the cleansing assembly. The spreading assembly dispenses the rubber mulch from the back end of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided are a water absorption treatment material that can be manufactured at a low cost and in which a clump of used grains can be formed, and a method for manufacturing the same. A water absorption treatment material includes a first grain and a second grain that absorb a liquid. The first grain includes a first core portion and a coating portion. The first core portion has a grain-like shape. The coating portion contains an adhesive material, and covers the first core portion. The second grain includes a second core portion. The second core portion has a grain-like shape. In the second grain, the second core portion is uncovered.

Abstract: A fragile substance storage transportation and release device comprises a frame for inserting cartridges to hold the fragile substance; a propulsion unit for propelling the fragile substance out of successive cartridges, cartridge by cartridge; and an opening mechanism for opening each cartridge one by one in coordination with a propulsion mechanism. The device is useful for distribution of fragile insects such as mosquitoes and there is a mechanism for automatic collection of insects from pupae.

Abstract: A culture container includes a tube having a first and a second opening respectively provided at two opposite ends thereof, and a cover installable on and removable from the first opening of the tube, the cover including a receptacle for holding a substance consumable by an organism of interest, the receptacle being enclosed inside the tube when the cover is installed on the first opening of the tube. Moreover, a system and a method of transferring a cultured organism of interest include switching the covers between two culture containers.

Abstract: An animal feeder comprises an animal feeder, recessed lighting strips, a recessed solar panel, and a control unit. The animal feeder comprises a lid, a cage member, and four legs. The lid seals the animal feeder and the cage member is positioned below the animal feeder. The four legs support the animal feeder. The recessed lighting strips are detachably attached to predetermined sections of the animal feeder. The recessed solar panel is mounted within a sidewall of the animal feeder. The recessed solar panel is positioned at an inclination for receiving sunlight. The sidewall is further configured to prevent exposure of the solar panel to free falling objects. The recessed solar panel powers a rechargeable battery in the control unit, which is positioned on an inner surface of the animal feeder for powering the recessed lighting strips and actuates a supply port for dispensing feed at the predefined intervals. All wiring connections are unexposed to prevent damage.

Abstract: An implement to groom a pet's coat and remove shed hair by means of a modulated array of combs. The comb array graduates from coarse to fine, with respect to tine to tine spacing, row to row spacing, and tine diameter, in a direction opposed to the grooming motion. The tines, which are aligned to a curved surface, also have modulated length, row by row, from long to short, so that the combs collect shed hair from the base of, and throughout, the pet's coat. The aforementioned modulation enables the user to detangle and deshed a pet's coat using this single implement. There is also an integral self-cleaning mechanism, which amplifies the user's input, to produce a large cleaning stroke to remove collected hair, including the coarse region with long tines. The cleaning cross-bar sub-assembly has a minimal form factor, in keeping with the implement's lightweight and ergonomic design.

Abstract: A therapeutic garment for an animal includes body portion, first and second leg straps extending caudally from a caudal end of the body portion, a chest plate portion extending cranially from a cranial end of the body portion, an opening defined at the cranial end of the body portion configured to accommodate a head of the animal, first and second ventral elastic straps connected to an exterior surface of the chest plate portion, first and second dorsal elastic straps connected to an exterior surface of the body portion, and at least one rear fastener proximate to the caudal end of the body portion. The first and second leg straps, the first and second ventral elastic straps, and the first and second dorsal elastic straps are each configured to be detachably connected to the at least one fastener proximate to the caudal end of the body portion.

Abstract: A cat scratcher and activity center is in the form of a rectangular box having a top, bottom and four sidewalls creating an interior space, the top being detachable and completely removable from the rectangular box. A rectangular block of corrugated cardboard is sized to fit within and occupy the interior space, the cardboard block having an open fluted surface which is exposed upon removal of the top. A planar cardboard toy kit is sized to reside within the interior space atop the open fluted surface of the rectangular block of corrugated cardboard, the planar cardboard toy kit being convertible to a three-dimensional configuration appendable to one of the four sidewalls.

Abstract: Example embodiments of an animal (e.g., dog) oral hygiene care device are provided that promote interactive cleaning of the animal's through social interaction and “play.” Cleaning may be accomplished by effective brushing action that services areas of the mouth neglected by other cleaning devices, for example, both the inside and outside of the animal's teeth and gum line. The device may be structured to protect the human (e.g., owner) from injury (e.g., preventing bits or scrapes to their hands) while enhancing cleaning by dispensing toothpaste (e.g., flavored toothpaste).

Abstract: A feces collection device for sanitary collection and disposal of fecal matter includes a housing that defines an internal space. An orifice is positioned in a front of the housing. A first grate is positioned in the housing proximate to a back of the housing. A power module and a motor are coupled to the housing and positioned in the internal space. The motor is selectively operationally couplable to the power module. A fan is coupled to the motor and is positioned in the internal space. The motor is positioned to rotate the fan. The fan is configured to pull air and the fecal matter through the orifice into the internal space. The fecal matter is retained in the internal space as the air exits the internal space through the first grate.

Abstract: An animal muzzle intended for use on brachycephalic breeds has a manually deformable muzzle frame bounding a frontal opening that is covered at least in part or in whole by a frontal barrier to help prevent the animal from biting. The entire muzzle frame may be manually deformable, or one or more frame segments of the muzzle frame can be rigid and joined to one or more deformable segments of the muzzle frame. An animal's owner can shape the muzzle frame to fit the animal's face to provide a comfortable fit and not obstruct the animal's eyes. The deformable muzzle frame has one or more halter attachment locations on it for attaching a halter to secure the deformable muzzle frame to the animal's head.

Abstract: A leash for training canines to walk beside a handler. The leash includes a single webbing strap that is folded over to provide a hand loop. The hand loop and/or strap length may be sized via a cord lock. Each of the ends of the webbing strap are folded and affixed into leg loops. The leg loops may be variably sized, and placed over the animal's hock. The leash is mounted to the animal via a slidably engaging bolt snap to a collar or harness.

Abstract: A combination leash and adjustable animal restraint, namely an animal collar or harness, is described.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a leash system including a connector and a connector receiver. The connector includes a first connector end that has a connector end center. The connector receiver includes a first gate that moves between a locked and an unlocked position. The first gate defines at least a portion of a connector cavity, with the connector cavity selectively receiving the first connector end when the first gate is in the unlocked position. The connector cavity also has a cavity center, with the cavity center and the connector end center being substantially identical when the first connector end is received by the connector cavity. The connector receiver further includes a receiver actuator that is coupled to the first gate. The receiver actuator can move in a first direction and a second direction, wherein moving the receiver actuator in the second direction moves the first gate to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A shade apparatus for use in broiler poultry houses can include a plurality of contoured vanes positioned in vertical alignment. Each vane can have first and second opposed lateral sides and is contoured upwardly such that the first lateral side resides below the second lateral side. The vanes are connected by a first plurality of spacers attached to the vanes proximate the first lateral side of the vanes, and a second plurality of spacers attached to the vanes proximate the second lateral side of the vanes. A portion of each vane extends over a horizontal axis defined by the first lateral side of a vane positioned immediately above. The apparatus can include brackets that facilitate mounting of the apparatus over a fan vent of a broiler poultry house and maintain the vanes a predetermined optimal distance from the fan vent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an automated aquaponics apparatus. The aquaponics apparatus may include at least one fish holding tank configured to contain water. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include at least one hydroponic unit. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include a bio-digester. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include an atmospheric water generator and a desalination reverse osmosis system. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include an energy production system configured to generate energy. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include at least one sensor configured to sense at least one variable. Further, the aquaponics apparatus may include a control unit configured to control an operational state of one or more of the at least one fish holding tank, the at least one hydroponic unit, the bio-digester, the desalination reverse osmosis system and the energy production system.

Abstract: Genetically modified rodents such as mice and rats, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided. The rodents comprise a humanization of at least one endogenous rodent Tmprss gene, such as an endogenous rodent Tmprss2, Tmprss4, or Tmprss11d gene.

Abstract: The present invention is a porcine animal, tissue, organ, cells and cell lines, which lack any expression of functional alpha 1,3 galactosyltransferase (alpha1,3GT). These animals, tissues, organs and cells can be used in xenotransplantation and for other medical purposes.

Abstract: Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 and/or C5 nucleic acid sequence are provided as well as methods for using the same to identify compounds capable of modulating the complement system. Non-human animals that comprise a replacement of the endogenous C5 gene and/or C3 gene with a human or humanized C5 gene and/or C3 gene, and methods for making and using the non-human animals, are described. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C5 gene under control of non-human C5 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C5-encoding sequence with human C5-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C5 locus. Non-human animals comprising a human or humanized C3 gene under control of non-human C3 regulatory elements is also provided, including non-human animals that have a replacement of non-human C3 protein-encoding sequence with human or humanized C3 protein-encoding sequence at an endogenous non-human C3 locus.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a cover member and a casting control mechanism. The cover member is disposed to cover the reel body from a first side plate side, and includes a cover part, a bulging part and a first boss part. The cover part is located outside a first side plate of a reel body of the dual-bearing reel in an axial direction. The bulging part bulges outward from the cover part in the axial direction. The first boss part has a shape protruding outward from the bulging part in the axial direction, and causes a spool shaft to be inserted therethrough.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a first reel body, a second reel body, a spool, a brake mechanism, a regulating member, an operating lever and a nut member. The brake mechanism brakes rotation of the spool. The regulating member is attached to the first reel body. The regulating member regulates a braking force to be applied by the brake mechanism. The regulating member has a tubular shape. The regulating member includes a screw part and a flange part. The screw part is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the regulating member. The flange part extends outward from the outer peripheral surface in a radial direction. The operating lever is attached to the regulating member, and is disposed between the flange part and the first reel body. The nut member is disposed between the operating lever and the first reel body, and is screwed onto the screw part.

Abstract: The apparatus connects and secures fishing plugs under heavy pressure. It is comprised of a spring, tapered hook and shaft and sliding sleeve. JV's Spring Connect keeps fishing plugs in place by leveling tension. The force of the spring on sleeve that slides over the tapered hook and shaft locks the connector into a closed and secured position. The apparatus is scalable up or down and can be attached to any type of plug.

Abstract: The Hidden Swivel hides the essential swivel/latch/knot inside the fishing lure with a quick release pin. This allows anglers to fish with a clean, strong set up that is easy to change out to different lures.

Abstract: The patent discloses a crimp sleeve for the fixation of two or more sections of wire, line, or similar material to each other. The crimp sleeve consists of an outer compressible and permanently deformable layer which is hard and resistant, and an inner cushion layer, which is softer and which conforms to the sections of material to be attached to each other. The multi-layered structure of the crimp sleeve allows for secure fixation without the risk of breakage or slippage of the connection. The invention applies primarily to fishing leaders that have looped ends, but can be applied to other areas where two or more sections of wire or line need to be secured to each other by crimping.

Abstract: A device, system, and method of controlling pests are disclosed. A pest control device includes a sensor having a sensor cell and a controller. A surface of the sensor cell is coated with an agent that reacts with a targeted biochemical analyte secreted by pests. The controller is coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive sensor data from the sensor cell indicative of a rate of change in sensor mass detected on the surface of the sensor cell, determine whether the rate of change in the sensor mass based on the received sensor data exceeds a predefined threshold rate, and transmit a pest detection alert notification to a server in response to a determination that the rate of change exceeds the predetermined threshold rate.

Abstract: A control device for controlling a height of a boom of a vehicle. The control device includes a transmission/receiver set, a processor, a control, and a communication interface. The transmission/receiver set transmits an initial measuring signal and receives an initial reflection signal in response thereto, and transmits a second measuring signal and receives a second reflection signal in response thereto. The processor determines a majority of initial reflection components of the initial reflection signal, a majority of second reflection components of the second reflection signal, and compares the initial reflection components with the second reflection components to determine matching reflection components. The matching reflection components indicate a layer of reflection objects. The communication interface links the processor with the control and to determine a control signal for controlling the boom based on the matching reflection components.

Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes at ambient temperatures. Also provided are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes in an inactivated state in a blood sample at ambient temperatures. Further provided are articles of manufacture and kits and methods for substantially stable storage of one or more thrombocyte at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: A culture container includes a tube having a first and a second opening respectively provided at two opposite ends thereof, and a cover attachable to and removable from the first opening of the tube, the cover including an inlet port for passage of a fluid substance and a receptacle for holding a substance consumable by an organism of interest, the receptacle being enclosed inside the tube and the inlet port communicating with a hollow interior of the tube when the cover is attached to the first opening of the tube. Moreover, a system and a method of transferring a cultured organism of interest include switching the covers between two culture containers.

Abstract: The present invention is an aqueous suspension agrochemical composition characterized by containing pyribencarb which is an agrochemically active component, a polyacrylic acid salt, a surfactant, a thickener, and water. The present invention is a method for aerial spraying of an aqueous suspension agrochemical composition, which comprises spraying a diluted solution onto agricultural land or non-agricultural land at an amount of 8 to 32 kg/ha from an aircraft equipped with an agricultural preparation spraying function, the diluted solution being prepared by diluting the aqueous suspension agrochemical composition in water for spraying in an amount of 31 times or less the total amount of the composition on mass basis.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more alkoxylated vegetable oil derivatives for reducing the drift during the application of plant treatment agents, wherein these alkoxylated vegetable oil derivatives contain structural units resulting from a) vegetable oil, and b) alkylene oxide, wherein alkylene oxide represents ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, butylene oxide or mixtures of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide or mixtures of ethylene oxide and butylene oxide, and c) one or more monocarboxylic acids according to formula (I): R1-COOH, in which R1 represents unbranched or branched, saturated alkyl with 1 to 29 carbon atoms or unbranched or branched, mono- or polyunsaturated alkenyl with 2 to 29 carbon atoms.

Abstract: An agricultural composition comprises living microorganisms encapsulated in polymer gel microbeads which are applied onto seeds. In another embodiment, an agricultural composition comprises living microorganisms encapsulated in polymer gel macroheads for planting with seeds in soil. In another embodiment, an agricultural composition comprises living microorganisms immobilized in a polymer gel matrix that is coated on a seed.

Abstract: An agricultural spray composition, comprising a vinyl ester-based polymer dispersion; a plasticizer; and an active ingredient.

Abstract: Compositions of matter which include 1, 2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (also known as “BIT”) and a divalent metal carboxylate and exhibit desirable activity for inhibiting microbial growth are described. Methods for preserving an aqueous solution or dispersion from degradation by bacteria or fungus, and methods for preserving a dry film from degradation by bacteria or fungus, are also described. The inventive mixtures provide greater antimicrobial protection per unit mass of metal carboxylate and BIT against certain microbes than is exhibited per unit mass by the metal carboxylate alone or by BIT alone. Desirable antimicrobial activity has been observed with mixtures of the invention against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, and Alcaligenes faecalis, among others.

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

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

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and combinations of Fluopyram, optionally in combination with at least one insecticide, in particular a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist for improving earliness in cotton, wherein Fluopyram, optionally in combination with at least one insecticide, in particular at least one nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) agonist is applied to the cotton plants, plant parts thereof, plant propagation material or the soil which the plants are grown or intended to be grown in an effective amount.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, agricultural compositions containing them and their use as herbicides wherein R1, R2, G and W are as defined in the disclosure, and A is selected from and X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8, X9, X10, Y1, Y2, and Y4 are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: Methods for increasing the yield of almond trees by the application of certain plant growth regulators are disclosed. In one embodiment, a brassinosteroid is applied to a variety of the species Prunus dulcis in the growth stage two weeks after full bloom. In another embodiment, the almond trees are treated at the time of petal fall with a brassinosteroid during the formation the ovaries and nutlets. Non-brassinosteroid plant growth regulators such as Forchlorfenuron and Gibberellic acid may be applied with a brassinosteroid to further promote growth. The inventors hypothesize that changes in reproductive physiology such as increasing pollen tube growth and pollen germination rates that ultimately result in greater crop yield are promoted by applications of brassinosteroids.

Abstract: A solvent system, and spot-on pesticide composition comprising the solvent system and a combination of active pesticidal compounds for the treatment or prevention of insect, parasite, or tick infestations in animals, specifically mammals, including dogs and cats. The solvent system is capable of allowing high concentrations of the active pesticides, while maintaining shelf life and resistance to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing normally encountered during shipping, for example.

Abstract: A composite insecticidal composition is disclosed that contains three active ingredients, which are transfluthrin, prallethrin, and cypermethrin. The composite insecticide composition may further contain at least one of a solvent and a propellant. The weight percentage of each of the active ingredients may be about 0.05% to 0.5%.

Abstract: Composition and process for removing and preventing mildew, mold and fungal growth on various surfaces comprising powder and/or granule chemicals, consisting essentially of inorganic and organic active ingredients corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, activators, buffer reagents with or without water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for illuminating, characterizing and demonstrating the uses for microbial and plant interactions, plant nutrient uptake, environmental chemical degradation, petroleum degradation, quality control for seed treatment and fertilizer blends and diagnostics on agricultural applications.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods for reducing fungal infestation to a crop or plant by applying a composition including propamocarb and Bacillus firmus to a crop or plant. Methods of reducing yellow spot infestation to a plant or crop are also described herein. The disclosure also provides for compositions and methods of improving turfgrass and/or ornamental grass quality.