Abstract: An animal toenail device having an inner space for receiving a toenail of an animal, the inner space formed by a first side wall, a second side wall, a front wall and a bottom wall. The device comprises a first side wall disposed along a first lateral side of the device, a second side wall disposed along a second lateral side of the device, a front wall disposed at a front end of the device and configured to connect the first side wall and the second side wall at the front end of the device, a bottom wall disposed on a bottom side of the device and configured to connect the first side wall and the second side wall at the bottom end of the device, the bottom wall comprising a flat contact surface.

Abstract: A method of exercising on canine fitness devices for developing co-ordination, strength and confidence in a puppy from two to twelve weeks old comprising: providing canine fitness devices selected from the group consisting of a wedge 1, a roller 2, a disk 3, a sensory physio roll 5 and at least one physio roll 7 such that the physio roll 7 is the same size or larger than the sensory physio roll 5; both the physic rolls are made of burst resistant material; positioning the puppy on or near one of said canine fitness devices by a facilitator to perform an exercise at age intervals from two to twelve weeks old, and performing said exercise by the puppy to develop co-ordination and strength, fitness and confidence.

Abstract: Collar devices including interlinking collar components that have a hollow portion and a securing portion connected by a flexible portion have increased strength and security. The number of collar components included in a collar device may be adjusted in order to properly fit a collar to a particular animal. Such collar devices generally include a plurality of interlinking collar components, as well as first and second loop attachment components, which couple to respective ends of interlinked collar components. A loop with a fastening element is then inserted into openings of the first and second loop attachment components.

Abstract: An animal leash handle wrap comprises a wrap component made in two halves, each half having a lower leash tunnel portion and an upper handle wraparound wing portion. The latter includes a pair of hook-and-loop fastener (i.e., Velcro®) strips on opposed sides and at opposite ends for looping about an existing leash handle and reconnecting to itself. The two tunnel portions are joined together, preferably by sewing, to form the tunnel/track through which a leash clasp/hook is fed when installing onto an existing pet leash. Methods for making and using this handle wrap are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for detecting an injury of a quadruped includes: receiving measured data that is based on a gait of the quadruped and includes acceleration in a top-bottom direction and acceleration in a front-back direction; determining timings of putting legs of the quadruped on the ground based on the acceleration in the top-bottom direction, included in the received measured data, and determining whether or not each of the legs is injured based on values, corresponding to the determined timing of putting the legs on the ground, of the acceleration in the front-back direction.

Abstract: [Object] To further improve the efficiency of livestock management. [Solution] Provided is an information processing device including: a display control unit that controls display of condition information indicating conditions of livestock; an acquisition unit that acquires task information indicating a task related to the livestock, which is input on a basis of the condition information; and an output unit that outputs command information for providing a command for the task indicated by the task information.

Abstract: A U-shaped perch for a bird feeder which is selectively movable between retracted and extended positions with respect to the bird feeder. The perch is horizontally slidably mounted in a support at the lower end of a feed port positioned in a feed opening formed in the bird feeder. The perch is selectively locked in its extended position. The perch and the support cooperate to limit the outward extension of the perch with respect to the support. The perch may also be movably mounted on the bird feeder which does not have a feed port.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a submersible net pen system for receiving a net. The system includes a plurality of support members, a plurality of span members connecting the support members together to define a pen volume, one or more chambers defined by one or more of the span members and the support members, and one or more compressors in fluid communication with the chambers to selectively inflate the chambers.

Abstract: A buoyancy system is for a fish pen. The fish pen has an enclosure for keeping fish confined in the fish pen, the enclosure being secured to an inner flexible buoyancy body floating on a water surface. The buoyancy system has an outer buoyancy body on the outside of the inner buoyancy body. The inner buoyancy body is attached to the outer buoyancy body with a mooring so that the outer buoyancy body and the inner buoyancy body move independently of each other relative to waves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vivarium system which is composed of combinable individual containers (II) and plant climbing aids and is provided with magnetic adhesion to ferromagnetically equipped walls and ceilings (I) having a painted and/or plastered and/or lined surface. Vitalization of inner spaces, facades and free spaces by a module system that can be combined in a variable manner and is composed of small biotopes such as aquariums, terrariums, aviaries, paludariums and other vivariums for small animals, birds, insects and plants, for the fastening to walls and ceilings without causing damage to the visible surfaces by drillings for dowels, pins and screws and without rigid bonds with the fastening base.

Abstract: A dark-bright integrated greenhouse system in intensive recirculating eco-aquaculture and aquaculture method thereof. The greenhouse system comprises a bright area and a dark area: the bright area is mainly a water-quality biological purification area, and the dark area is mainly an aquaculture area. The aquaculture method of the present invention is an intensive recirculating eco-aquaculture method, which can improve and regulate the eco-aquaculture environments like illumination and temperature suitable for growth and development according to the requirement of aquaculture species on illumination.

Abstract: The present invention is a highly-efficient, self-propelled apparatus for cleaning nets used for farming of fish and other organisms while the nets are submerged. In various embodiments, the invention includes two rotating washer head assemblies, with spray bars and corresponding deflector plates. A high-pressure water stream is discharged from the spray bars at an angle that creates a torque force to actuate and maintain rotational movement of the washer head assemblies. The subsequent deflection of the high-pressure water stream by the deflector plates creates a thrusting force to propel the self-propelled apparatus toward the nets.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for diagnosing and/or treating triple negative breast cancers (TNBC), as well as compositions and kits that can be used in such methods. In one aspect, protein C receptor (PROCR) can be used in the diagnosis and/or treatment of TNBC, wherein the PROCR is selected from Procr gene, Procr mRNA and/or PROCR protein. The TNBC treatment can include one or more of: (i) RCR-252 antibody, or antigen binding fragment thereof; (ii) an isolated anti-PROCR antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof wherein the antibody cross-competes for binding to PROCR with RCR-252; (iii) soluble PROCR fragment; (iv) the interfering RNA designed to target Procr mRNA, and (v) CRISPR/Cas9 designed to target Procr gene.

Abstract: Provided are a non-human model animal of a retinal vascular disease that can favorably show symptoms similar to those of human retinal vascular diseases such as human diabetic retinopathy, and a method for producing the non-human model animal. In particular, provided are a non-human model animal that is suitable for establishing a method for treating, preventing, or diagnosing retinal edema, which causes highly impaired vision, and a method for producing the non-human model animal. A method for screening a drug for treating and preventing a retinal vascular disease, the method using a non-human model animal, is provided. Provided are a non-human model animal of a retinal vascular disease in which constitutively active Akt is expressed, a method for producing a non-human model animal of a retinal vascular disease in which constitutively active Akt is expressed, and a method for screening a drug for treating or preventing a retinal vascular disease.

Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided that comprises a conditional Acvr1 allele that comprises a mutated exon that, upon induction, converts to a mutant exon phenotype, wherein the mutant exon phenotype includes ectopic bone formation. Mice comprising a mutant Acvr1 exon 5 in antisense orientation, flanked by site-specific recombinase recognition sites, are provided, wherein the mice further comprise a site-specific recombinase that recognizes the site-specific recombinase recognitions sites, wherein the recombinase is induced upon exposure of the mouse to tamoxifen. Upon exposure to tamoxifen, the recombinase is expressed and acts on the RRS-flanked mutant exon 5 and places the mutant exon 5 in sense orientation and deletes the wild-type exon.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, are inducible immunodeficient animals and methods to make them by adding an IL2Rg/RAG2 rescue cassette (RG-reg) or an IL2Rg/RAG2/FAH rescue cassette (FRG-reg) to a line of IL2Rg/RAG2 knockout (RG-KO) or IL2Rg/RAG2/FAH knockout (FRG-KO) swine. The rescue cassette enables line breeding of immunocompetent (regRG-KO) or (regFRG-KO) swine for rapid propagation. The rescue cassette can be excised, specifically in germ cells of regRG-KO or regFRG-KO swine, such that offspring of animals do not possess the rescue cassette and are immunodeficient. The immunodeficient swine also provide host embryos having genetic ablations to provide a niche for organ complementation by human stem cells.

Abstract: A lobster snare spear-tip that can easily be attached to a spearfishing pole-spear shaft or speargun shaft wherein a user can easily switch from a fishing spear-tip to a lobster snare spear-tip. The user can catch both fish and lobster without having to carry both a pole-spear or speargun and a separate full sized-lobster catching device. The Lobster snare spear-tip can be easily carried in a pocket, clipped to their body or diving gear. If the user encounters a lobster while carrying a pole spear or speargun with a fishing spear-tip threaded onto the shaft they can easily switch the fishing spear-tip and replace it with the lobster snare spear-tip. The user can switch back and forth between spear-tips used for fishing and the lobster snare spear-tip as many times as necessary both underwater and on the surface of the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure is configured to be pulled below water. The fishing lure has a body defining an air cavity therein. A first hole is defined at a first end of the body, and a second hole is defined at a second end, opposite the first send, of the body. The air cavity is configured to carry air into the water and to progressively replace the carried air with water while diving below a surface of the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure, along with its methods of manufacture and use, is provided. The fishing lure may have a curved plate comprising a concave surface and a convex surface. A first attachment loop may be attached onto the concave surface, and a second attachment loop may be attached onto the convex surface. A lure body may be attached, directly or indirectly, to the connection ring.

Abstract: A fishing apparatus and a method for controlling the same. The fishing apparatus includes: a fishing rod having a reel and a motor connected with the reel; a brainwave collection unit arranged to collect a brainwave signal from a user of the fishing apparatus; and a control unit arranged to receive the brainwave signal collected by the brainwave collection unit. The apparatus generates a motor control signal according to the brainwave signal and transmits the motor control signal to the motor. The motor drives the reel to rotate under the control of the motor control signal. The fishing apparatus and the method for controlling the same as provided by the present disclosure are easy to use and labor-saving.

Abstract: A frame has a first side plate, a second side plate, a level winding guard, and a mounting portion. The first side plate, the second side plate, the level winding guard, and the mounting portion are formed of a single member. The first side plate has a thick portion and a through hole. The thick portion is formed in front of a spool on an inside surface of the first side plate. The through hole penetrates the thick portion in an axial direction. In addition, the through hole has an inner diameter larger than an outer diameter of the guide member.

Abstract: Provided is a fishing reel having a hidden lock lever for a palm-side first side cover. The fishing reel has a hidden lock lever for a palm-side first side cover in which an operating portion of the lock lever protrudes out of the first side cover when the first side cover is unlocked so that a user can immediately know that the first side cover is unlocked when holding the fishing reel, and the operating portion of the lock lever is hidden inside the first side cover so that a user can fish with the fishing reel in his/her hands without inconvenience.

Abstract: The present invention consists of a device which aids in the estimating of length and or weight of a fish by measuring an area near the base of the tail fin and converting that data into a length and weight estimate based on these known relationships.

Abstract: A rod holding assembly for coupling fishing rods to a chair includes a panel that is configured to couple to a chair, such as a boat seat, a lawn chair, and a wheelchair. The panel is rigid. A plurality of fasteners is coupled to an upper face of the panel. Each fastener is configured to selectively couple to a handle of a respective fishing pole to couple the respective fishing pole to the panel. A plurality of couplers is coupled to the panel. Each coupler is configured to couple to a respective cup to couple the respective cup to the panel.

Abstract: Stud hole protection (13, 60), to be inserted into a threaded stud hole (12) in a horseshoe (10). The stud hole protection (13, 60) comprises a stud hole core (21, 81). The peripheral parts of the stud hole core (21, 81) are at least partly provided with a thread connection element (23, 62) of a softer material than the material of the stud hole core (21, 81) and which thread connection element (23, 62) connects to the thread (51) of the stud hole (12) in the horseshoe (10) when the stud hole protection (13, 60) is mounted.

Abstract: A wall outlet connectable insect trap for drawing in insects and trapping them within the trap is provided. The insect trap provides an aesthetically pleasing faceplate having a curved back with vented openings hidden from view such that insects may fly into the trap on a back end whereby sticky paper retaining the flies is also hidden from view.

Abstract: An agricultural implement has a product supply chamber, and a pair of transversely extending product delivering booms, each with a plurality of conduits of varying lengths terminating in product distributing nozzles. A fan supplies air to a mixing chamber which also receives product from the supply chamber providing an air entrained flow of product to each conduit. A controller monitors product delivery and controls implement operation. Each conduit has a pressure tap near the nozzle for providing the controller with a pressure differential indication. The controller initiates a corrective action modifying the operation of the delivery system when a predetermined pressure differential threshold is exceeded. The corrective action may include an increased air flow volume, an additional burst of higher pressure air into the conduit, a temporary increase in air flow from the air flow source, or a reduction in the rate of product flow from the supply chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insect repellant device. The device includes a repellant for repelling insects and a motor for driving the repellant. A coupler is provided for coupling the motor to a bottle. Advantageously, the coupler may be coupled to an existing bottle, such as a wine bottle, on a crowded table thereby occupying no additional room on the table.

Abstract: A deer decoy assembly includes a decoy that is selectively positioned in a hunting area. The decoy is structured to resemble a deer to attract deer. A pair of antlers is provided and each of the antlers is removably coupled to the head on the decoy. In this way the decoy is structured to selectively resemble a buck and a doe. A tail is removably coupled to the rump and the tail is comprised of a fluid absorbent material. The tail selectively absorbs a liquid scent to emit the scent for attracting the deer. A call unit is coupled to the decoy and the call unit selectively emits an audible sound to attract the deer to the decoy. A remote unit is in wireless electrical communication with the call unit to selectively actuate the call unit.

Abstract: The current invention is a tree stand attachment. It has a sideways “H” styled base with the legs of the base slightly bent downward as to fit the contour of the tree. The matching ends of the base are connected with a strap, one for the lower legs and one for the upper legs. The straps would wrap around the tree to hold the attachment to the tree. Extending perpendicular from the top of the base is the support bar. The support bar has an extension that can be used to extend the support bar. There is a support bar that extend at a 45 degree angle from the support bar to the base. This provides addition required support for the attachment so that the support bar is properly anchored.

Abstract: Provided herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods for preserving platelets in a lesion-free and functional state during extended storage periods of up to 15 days as well as methods and kits for utilizing the same. In contrast to currently available compositions and techniques for preserving platelets, platelets stored in the compositions disclosed herein are characterized by a marked decrease in “storage-lesions,” which are associated with attenuated hemostatic function. During platelet storage, the compositions disclosed herein (1) maintain and/or restore platelet energy states and morphology; (2) maintain active metabolism and buffering; (3) preserve and/or promote nitric oxide production; and (4) prevent microparticle formation, aggregation and activation during storage. As such, long term preservation in the compositions described herein produce platelets that are fully functional and lesion-free.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for forming an antimicrobial nanostructure and antimicrobial articles. The methods may include: providing a master template of a layout of the antimicrobial nanostructure on a silicon substrate, depositing a silicon nitride layer on a top surface of the silicon substrate, forming a patterned lithographic resist mask layer on a top surface of the silicon nitride layer, generating certain silicon pillars according to the patterned lithographic resist mask using a resist and reactive ion etching, forming certain lateral silicon nanospikes on the silicon pillars by performing metal assisted chemical etching (MacEtch), and removing the silicon nitride layer and bonding a top cover glass on the silicon pillars to form the antimicrobial nanostructure having lateral silicon nanospikes.

Abstract: A polar pesticide formulation including: (a) a polar pesticide active ingredient; (b) a solvent package which can be a mixture of: (bi) at least one water-miscible low toxicity and high polarity solvent package; and (bii) at least one water-immiscible eco-friendly and low polarity solvent package; and (c) a complex surfactant package which can be a mixture of: (ci) at least one nonionic surfactant; and (cii) at least one anionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to Rhizobia and Mycorrhizae granular formulations and methods of their use. The present invention is further directed to homogenous mixtures of Rhizobia granules and Mycorrhizae granules and methods of their use. The present invention is further directed to a process for preparing a homogenous mixture of Rhizobia granules and Mycorrhizae granules.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agent for the disinfection of surfaces and the destruction of bacterial metabolic products, said agent containing in aqueous solution at least one percarboxylic acid together with a polyvinylpyrrolidone as stabilizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO?, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO?M+, N—CH2CH2COO?M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.

Abstract: A disposable sleeve having an antimicrobial property for covering an arm of a pair of spectacles is presently disclosed. The disposable sleeve comprises a generally tubular body having an opening at least one end thereof for receiving the spectacle arm, and at least one antimicrobial agent containing component applied to a surface of the tubular body and/or dispersed therein to impart the antimicrobial property thereto.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the general formula (I) in which Q, V, T, W, X, Y and A have the meanings given in the description—and to their use for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) fluxapyroxad and 2) one fungicidal compound I and/or 3) one insecticidal compound II, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of fluxapyroxad and one fungicidal compound I and/or one insecticidal compound II, the use of fluxapyroxad with one fungicidal compound I and/or one insecticidal compound II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions and plant propagation material comprising such mixtures.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition and method. An oil dispersion is described including one or more base oils; an herbicide composition comprising an herbicide composition comprising a triazolinone, a 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitor, and a sulfonylurea; and a stabilizer comprising a phosphoric acid and/or a phosphoric acid derivative, and/or a mixture of phosphoric acid and/or phosphoric acid derivative with urea and/or a urea derivative; the dispersion demonstrating an enhanced spectrum of weed control and enhanced stability. A method of preparing an herbicidal composition and a method of controlling weeds are also described.

Abstract: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. To solve the problems, the present invention has been made, and an object of the present invention is to develop and provide a novel agricultural and horticultural insecticide. The present invention provides a benzoxazole compound represented by the general formula (1): {wherein R1 represents a trifluoromethoxy group or a trifluoromethylsulfinyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, and m represents 2}, or a salt thereof; an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising the compound or a salt thereof as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide.

Abstract: An aqueous dispersion containing BIT and IPBC prepared using nonionic and anionic surfactants exhibits both chemical and physical stability and is suitable for use as a single product which is capable of imparting to a coating composition a high level of resistance against attack by a broad spectrum of organisms, including bacteria, fungi and algae, in both the wet-state and dry film-state.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to water dispersible granule compositions containing flumioxazin, pyroxasulfone and chlorimuron. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying a composition of the present invention to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.

Abstract: The present application describes an antimicrobial composition comprising lauric arginate ethyl ester (LAE) and hydrogen peroxide and the use of this composition for disinfecting and sanitizing different types of surfaces such as food products, human skin or amnesia and hard surface as well as a method of stabilizing the composition by including a sequestering agent (citrate salt and/or phosphate salt).

Abstract: Aqueous compositions are provided which consist of i) one or more of glufosinate, glufosinate salts, fertilizer, and mixtures thereof, ii) an alkyl amidoamine, and iii) a quaternary ammonium compound. Furthermore the such compositions in the preparation of agricultural formulations and the use of such formulations to treat a field, plants, or seeds.

Abstract: A solution to prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile in a health care facility comprises 3-(trihydroxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride and either peracetic acid or hydrogen peroxide, or a combination of both peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. The 3-(trihydroxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride can be between 0.10 percent and 10 percent by weight of the solution. The peracetic acid can be between 0.10 percent and 10 percent by weight of the solution. The hydrogen peroxide can be between 1 percent and 10 percent by weight of the solution. A method of preventing the spread of Clostridium difficile in a health care facility comprises entering a room in said facility that has a surface where Clostridium difficile is present and applying said solution.

Abstract: A method for killing arthropods may include providing a mineral composition to a substrate that arthropods will contact, wherein the mineral composition is not a carrier for a chemical toxin. The mineral composition may include an aluminosilicate particulate, wherein contact between the mineral composition and an arthropod results in death of the arthropod. A composition for killing arthropods may include a mineral composition for associating with a substrate. The mineral composition may include at least one of an aluminosilicate particulate and a diatomaceous earth particulate, wherein the mineral composition is not a carrier for a chemical toxin. The mineral composition may have a median particle size d50 of 10 ?m or less. A system for killing arthropods may include a mineral composition including at least one of an aluminosilicate particulate and a diatomaceous earth particulate. The system may further include a substrate, wherein the mineral composition is associated with the substrate.

Abstract: An antiviral agent of the present invention includes an inorganic solid acid having an acid site concentration of more than 0.005 mmol/g. The inorganic solid acid preferably includes an inorganic phosphoric acid compound, an inorganic silicic acid compound, or an inorganic oxide. An acid strength (pKa) of an acid site in the inorganic solid acid is preferably 3.3 or less.

Abstract: A natural toxicologically-safe, in some embodiments, non-staining herbicide composition of, for example, acetic acid, sodium chloride, and citric acid, as the herbicidal active component, which may be in the form of an aqueous liquid. Also, a method for killing undesired weeds by contacting the undesired weeds with this natural toxicologically-safe, in some embodiments, non-staining herbicide composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for controlling pests by application of sabadilla oil to pests' environment or to pests. This present invention is also directed to methods for producing sabadilla oil by removing the oil from plants.