Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH704888. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH704888, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH704888 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 CH704888.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH713119. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH713119, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH713119 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 CH713119.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH720451. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH720451, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH720451 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 CH720451.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH735174. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH735174, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH735174 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 CH735174.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH753550. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH753550, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH753550 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 CH753550.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH760817. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH760817, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH760817 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 CH760817.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH795172. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH795172, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH795172 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 CH795172.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH830401. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH830401, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH830401 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 CH830401.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH862125. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH862125, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH862125 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 CH862125.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH603360. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH603360, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH603360 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 CH603360.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH880905. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH880905, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH880905 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 CH880905.

Abstract: The invention provides a milking device comprising at least one milking cup with a teat space and a pulsation space, a pulsator connected by means of a pulsation line to the pulsation space of the milking cup and provided with a vacuum source, a vacuum line provided with a first controllable valve between the vacuum source and the pulsation line, an aeration line provided with a second controllable valve between the pulsation line and a source of higher pressure, and a pulsator control system for the first and second valves, wherein the pulsator control system comprises a flushing mode for opening and holding open the first and second valves during at least a predefined flushing time which is at least as long as and preferably longer than the pulsation period. In this way it is possible to have both valves open simultaneously and the pulsator will draw in air from the environment in an initially unhindered flow.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for enabling an individual having a cat allergy to have a cat as a pet. Such a method can include quantitatively determining a threshold in the individual for an environmental level of an allergen produced by the cat and selecting a cat or a breed of cat that creates an environmental level of the allergen that is less than the threshold. Additionally, such a method can include lowering the allergens disseminated by the cat by treating the environment inhabited by the cat during a time period where the cat expresses elevated allergens.

Abstract: An excrement disposal sheet for animals is provided with a liquid-permeable front surface seat composed of white fibers, a liquid-impermeable back surface sheet and an absorbent material arranged between these sheets, wherein the front surface seat has a first surface that is a surface onto which excrement is to be supplied and a second surface that is opposed to the first surface, and the first surface in the front surface sheet has an average absorbance of 700 or more, a floc average value of 6.0 or less and a floc ratio of 0.6 to 1.7.

Abstract: A pet travel bag is provided. The pet travel bag included a sidewall extending from a base forming an interior compartment, wherein the pet can rest on the base and within the interior compartment. A panel covers a pet passageway in the closed configuration and provides for access to the interior volume in an open configuration via the open pet passageway. The panel further includes a sub-panel that is independently reconfigurable between a working and non-working configuration. In the working configuration, the sub-panel is moved away from the panel to reveal a foot passageway. The foot passageway is positioned such that a user may insert his or her feet into the interior compartment, without requiring the opening of the panel. A covering extends over the foot passageway. In this way, the pet remains safe and secure within the housing.

Abstract: A flow-controlled pet watering fountain and method of use, thereof, is disclosed. The watering fountain utilizes a pump to direct water up a lift pipe and into a reservoir, whereupon the drinking water falls gravitationally into a drinking basin. Further, the watering fountain allows for control of water flow by selectively opening and closing a flow control valve that is located above the pump and along the water lift pipe. In its open position, the flow control valve allows water to fall back into an interior basin by diverting the flow of water into a return pipe. This arrangement helps prevent premature failure of the pump by allowing the pump to run under substantially the same load and without reducing the total water cycles through the filters. The watering device also allows the water flow from the spout to be completely turned off.

Abstract: Water delivery apparatuses and associated methods that minimize the amount of time and preparation and/or maintenance work required for a user to supply water to one or more animals are disclosed. In an aspect, water delivery apparatuses and associated methods of use are disclosed that are configured to maintain a substantially consistent water quantity within at least one water reservoir that provides drinkable water to one or more animals. The substantially consistent water quantity may be maintained by configuring at least one float mechanism that comprises at least one sealing element to at least partially block at least one orifice associated with at least one water supply inlet connected to a continuous water supply once the water within the reservoir reaches a certain level, thereby slowing and/or stopping the incoming water flow.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a pet training system that includes a sensing device that is configured to signal a user when a pet is in the proximity of a selected location and a collar module that is configured to be fixed to a collar worn by the pet. A software application is configured to sense a disturbance or permutation in the environmental average magnetic vector, which disturbance is the result of the presence of a localized magnetic field generated by collar module. The pet training system further is configured to warn the user that the pet is within the sensed proximity of the selected location upon confirmation that a determined scaler magnetic state value exceeds a selected scalar threshold value.

Abstract: A weight training apparatus for animals includes a leg strap with a proximal face and distal face, at least one pocket integrated into the leg strap, a first interlocking piece that rests on the proximal face, and a second interlocking piece that rests on the distal face. The first interlocking piece and second interlocking piece are positioned on the opposite ends of the leg strap. The at least one pocket is placed between the first interlocking piece and the second interlocking piece and is capable of holding at least one selected weight from a plurality of weights.

Abstract: A retractable leash (10, 38) for rolling up and unrolling a leash (12), especially for leading an animal, with a leash roller (13), which is mounted rotatably on a carrier (11) and can be retracted by a retracting device into a rolled-up position, in which the leash (12) is wound up onto the leash roller (13); and with a blocking device for blocking the unrolling of the leash (12) from the leash roller (13), the radius of action of an animal being led can be effectively limited in a gentle and especially jerk-free manner by the blocking device having a brake (17) frictionally engaged with the leash roller (13) even in case of a bolting animal.

Abstract: A method of enhancing the growth of an animal is provided. The method includes causing the animal to ingest or absorb an effective amount of one or more Fe III complex compounds, including but not limited to Fe III complexes comprising ligands bound to the iron centre selected from amino acids or ?-hydroxy acids, o-hydroxy benzoic acids or pyridine-2-carboxylic acids, such as ferric quinate, ferric tyrosine, ferric DOPA and ferric phenylalanine. Compounds which are structural and/or functional variants, derivatives and/or analogs of the foregoing compounds, as further described herein are also disclosed.

Abstract: A beehive pest control assembly includes a hive box that has a perimeter wall with an upper edge defining an opening extending into the hive box. A cover has a size to be positioned on the upper edge and cover the opening such that the opening is closed. The cover has a top wall and a perimeter edge. The cover is translucent and is colored red such that only red light is transmitted into the hive box when light is transmitted through the top wall and into the hive box. The red light disturbs unwanted insects and causes these insects to leave the hive box.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a honeycomb uncapping device may include a support structure with a first uncapping roller and a second uncapping roller. The first uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the first uncapping roller. The second uncapping roller may be rotatably coupled to the support structure and may have a plurality of projections that radiate away from the second uncapping roller. A channel for receiving a honeycomb frame having a honeycomb may be formed between the first and second uncapping roller. A tensioning element may be coupled to the first and/or second uncapping roller. The tensioning element may tension the second uncapping roller towards the first uncapping roller to tension the first and second uncapping rollers into contact with opposing sides of the honeycomb as the honeycomb frame is moved through the channel.

Abstract: An aquarium having a compartment for a holding a video device that is viewable through an aquarium tank for conveniently enhancing the viewing experience of the aquarium. The device includes a filtration system that is concealed from the viewer and that filters the water around the video device without exposing the video device to water or any other elements of the aquarium's habitat.

Abstract: A transgenic animal is provided. In certain embodiments, the transgenic animal comprises a genome comprising: an immunoglobulin light chain locus comprising: a) a functional immunoglobulin light chain gene comprising a transcribed variable region encoding: i. light chain CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 regions that are composed of 2 to 5 different amino acids; and ii. a light chain framework; and, operably linked to the functional immunoglobulin light chain gene: b) a plurality of pseudogene light chain variable regions each encoding: i. light chain CDR1, CDR2 and CDR3 regions that are composed of the same 2 to 5 different amino acids as the CDRs of the functional gene; and ii. a light chain framework that is identical in amino acid sequence to the light chain framework of the transcribed variable region.

Abstract: Provided is a universal fishing reel in which an intermediate frame body is configured such that a third mounting portion for a spool of the frame body has a body surrounder covering the outer sides of both large-diameter portions having different sizes of spool bodies for winding a line to universally receive all different kinds of spools and the body surrounder has an inner diameter corresponding to the minimum large-diameter portions of different kinds of spools, or a first intermediate or second intermediate cover is configured such that a cover surrounder has an inner diameter corresponding to the minimum large-diameter portions of different kinds of spools when a gear-side first side cover or a palm-side second side cover has the cover surrounder covering the outer side of both large-diameter portions of a spool body.

Abstract: An offshore shade platform includes a flexible body that floats on a surface of a body of water. The flexible body provides a shaded area in which fish can congregate. A buoyancy device positioned under the flexible body supports a middle portion of the offshore shade platform on the surface of the water, and a visual indicator that helps users locate the platform extends in a substantially upright orientation from a top surface of the flexible body. To entice the fish into the shaded area, a porous counterweight containing chum hangs beneath the flexible body. Additionally, the porous counterweight provides a downward force that maintains the visual indicator in the upright orientation.

Abstract: The present application describes an improved apparatus to hold and secure fly fishing equipment while not being directly handled by the operator.

Abstract: A new type of device that can be used in fishing. This device keeps a fishing rod upright and in place ensuring that the entire fishing rod and reel isn't taken by a fish. This device consists of a circular metallic weight, which is placed flat on the ground or an even surface. An upright and hollow aluminum tubing is welded on top of the weight. The aluminum tubing has 4 eye bolts inserted into it, which are designed to keep the fishing pole upright and in place without movement.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide a container and retaining system that includes a container, a handle, and a retaining apparatus. The handle is coupled to the container. The retaining apparatus includes a base. The retaining apparatus also includes a first coupling member having a first handle retaining portion and a second coupling member having a second handle retaining portion. The first coupling member and the second coupling member extend downwardly from the base. The retaining apparatus also includes a first retaining arm, a second retaining arm, and a third retaining arm extending upwardly from the base. The first retaining arm, the second retaining arm, and the third retaining arm are configured to retain an object. The retaining apparatus is configured to be coupled to the container by the first coupling member and the second coupling member.

Abstract: Provided herein is an angling apparatus to identify angling events. The apparatus includes an angling event sensing device with at least one sensor, a processor to identify an angling event based on data from the sensor, and an input device to allow a user to enter data related to the angling event.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method to communicate angling related information among users. The method includes determining a first angling event and transmitting the angling event to a recreation monitoring platform. The method further includes allowing a second user to receive the angling events of the first user.

Abstract: An animal trap device comprises a base, a circular cover plate, an elastic element and an elastic lasso. The circular cover plate comprises a top portion, a surrounding portion; wherein the surrounding portion surrounds a circumference of the top portion. The top portion has a support disc and at least one flange protruding from a side surface of the support disc. The elastic element is configured between the base and the circular cover plate, and adapted to provide the top portion with an upward elastic force. The elastic lasso is wound around the surrounding portion, and positioned below the at least one flange. The elastic lasso will be blocked by the at least one flange and the surrounding portion, retained in open position until leaving the surrounding portion when the top portion is exerted with a force to move downward.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Oxygen Reduction Disposable kits (ORDKit), devices and methods for the improved preservation of whole blood and blood components. The improved devices and methods for the collection of blood and blood components provide for whole blood and blood components having reduced levels of oxygen. The devices and methods provide for the rapid preparation of deoxygenated blood and blood components for storage that improves the overall quality of the transfused blood and improves health outcomes in patients.

Abstract: A specimen container that includes a first cylindrical housing section having a first threaded end, a second threaded end, and a body section formed therebetween, wherein a fill line is placed at a predetermined location on the body section; a threaded winged section that is adapted to be attached to the second threaded end of the first cylindrical housing section, wherein the threaded winged section includes two gripping wings formed on opposite sides of the threaded winged section; a second cylindrical housing section having a first threaded end, a second threaded end, and a body section formed therebetween, wherein two gripping wings are formed on opposite sides of the second cylindrical housing section and are integral therewith; a threaded connector ring that is adapted to connect the first cylindrical housing section to the second cylindrical housing section; and at least one syringe plunger adapted for insertion into the first cylindrical housing section or the second cylindrical housing section.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a bag for storing platelets or contaminated blood previously withdrawn from a subject. The bag can comprise a flexible, closed container and at least one removable heat transfer member adhered to an outer surface portion of the container. The container can include an inlet therein that forms part of the container. The inlet can be adapted for fluid-tight connection to a tube member through which the platelets or contaminated blood are caused to flow.

Abstract: Methods of reducing injury to crop foliage and achieving weed control using encapsulated acetamide herbicides in pre-plant or preemergence crop plant applications are described. A composition comprising a first population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide and a second population of a particulate microencapsulated acetamide herbicide is described wherein the application mixture exhibits a bimodal acetamide release profile. The compositions provide reduced crop injury through controlled herbicide release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved biocide compositions based on magnesium fluoride which are suitable for a broad range of applications including surface disinfectants, additives to construction materials and paints, antiseptic medical and cosmetic formulations, as a crop protection product and as a fast-acting disinfectant. The biocide composition of the invention comprise at least the following components: a) magnesium fluoride b) a salicylic acid ester c) at least one organic acid selected from the group comprising or consisting of cinnamic acid, rosmarinic acid, vanillic acid, ascorbic acid, abscisic acid, mandelic acid, mevalonic acid, aspartic acid, salicylic acid, fumaric acid, isocitric acid, gallic acid, quinic acid, boswellic acid, carnosic acid, chlorogene acid, caffeic acid, other hydroxycarboxylic acids, or a salt or ester thereof, or thymol or citronellal. d) a cationic polymer and/or natural sea salt or a synthetic equivalent thereof and/or a cationic tenside, e) water.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for increasing tolerance to abiotic stresses in plants are provided. One embodiment provides a method for increasing salt tolerance in a plant by treating the plant with an amount of 2-keto-4-methylthiobutyric acid (KMBA) effective to increase salt tolerance in the plant relative to an untreated plant. Typically KMBA is in an aqueous solution used to irrigate the plant, seed, or seedling. In a preferred embodiment, the aqueous solution is a salt solution, including but not limited to seawater. The KMBA is typically present in the aqueous solution at 1.0 to 250 nM, preferably at least 100 nM.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising 1% to 90% by weight surfactant; a polyvalent metal salt of pyrithione; 0.001 to 3% by weight thymol, and 0.001 to 3% by weight terpineol.

Abstract: An agricultural spray pre-mix composition, comprising from 0.01 wt % to 40 wt % of an agricultural spray adjuvant comprising a vinyl ester-based or vinyl acrylate-based polymer dispersion and greater than 15 wt % of a plasticizer and from 1 wt % to 50 wt % of a water conditioning agent.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure belongs to the new material field and can be used to produce atomic-state fluid iodine by iodine atom rearrangement occurring in the pseudo-critical reaction system. In one aspect, the atomic-state fluid iodine has a specific gravity of about 3.8-4.0 g/mL and maintains stable physical state under 10-100 C and light environment without sublimation or decomposition.

Abstract: A method of making an antimicrobial poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/silver nanocomposite comprising PMMA and silver nanoparticles. The method includes reacting at least one silver salt with a methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer in at least one organic solvent free of water and in the presence of at least one organic free radical initiator to polymerize the MMA monomer to form the PMMA by free radical polymerization while reducing in-situ the silver salt to form the silver nanoparticles, wherein the silver nanoparticles have an average particle size of 35-60 nm, and wherein the PMMA forms a matrix that encloses the silver nanoparticles.

Abstract: A probiotic composition and methods for the mitigation, inhibition, and/or exclusion of microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one biological control agent. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: Entomopathogenic fungal strains, compositions, and methods of using the strains for reducing overall insect damage.

Abstract: Provided is a microcapsule including a wax encapsulating an essential oil. As provided, the wax may be a naturally occurring wax having a melting point above 60° C., the microcapsule may comprises 5-25% by weight of the essential oil, the microcapsule may have an average diameter of 5-1000 microns, and the microcapsule may be a matrix type microcapsule in which the essential oil is distributed uniformly within the wax.

Abstract: An infused dryer sheet and fabric detergent containing one or more essential oil derivatives to infuse clothing with a safe insect repellent, directed especially towards disease carrying mosquitoes, the dryer sheets and detergent containing an essential oil mixture safe for clothing worn by pregnant women and other human beings and pets.

Abstract: An oven with a sensor positioned to detect an event that will cause a decrease in the internal temperature of a tunnel. The oven includes a controller configured to increase the thermal output of a heating element in anticipation of the upcoming decrease in the internal temperature. In some embodiments, the oven is a conveyor over and the sensor is positioned to detect a food item approach the tunnel on a conveyor. In some embodiments, the amount of current provided to an electric heating element is increased by increasing the target temperature. In some embodiments, the amount of current provided to the electric heating element is increased by a predetermined offset.

Abstract: An automated pizza making system, comprising: a computer-based controller; an ordering system; automated food handling devices; racks; toppings stations; ovens; cutting stations, and packaging stations. Conveyors and/or automated food handling devices move the pizzas between the racks, the topping stations, the ovens, the cutting stations, and the packaging stations, such that made to order pizzas are created without being handled by human hands. The toppings stations may comprise sauce stations, cheese stations, and meat/veggie topping stations. The ordering system may be configured to allow a plurality of customer orders and the computer-based controller is configured to process the orders, such that the automated pizza ordering system produces made to order pizzas that are picked up or delivered.