Abstract: A center pivot irrigation system is described that includes a controller that makes use of a particular flow rate of input water to deliver a consistent depth of irrigation to user-defined areas under a pivot irrigator. The controller operates to pulse control valves for the nozzles/sprinkler heads on and off as the sprinkler arm rotates. The valve pattern along the span of the sprinkler arm is chosen during each operating cycle such that the total water flow through all the open valves matches the flow rate of the input or supply water to the pivot irrigator. To ensure a consistent depth, the speed is changed during valve duty cycles to match the density of open valves in the sprinkler arm. To ensure a consistent distribution under the sprinkler arm, each valve is monitored to ensure that the valves are given the same proportional share of the input water.

Abstract: An irrigation controller comprises actuable controls, a memory to store the watering program, and one or more displays. The actuable controls and display are incorporated into a removable face pack that is mounted to an interior door of the irrigation controller. The face pack can be easily moved from a first position on the front side of the interior door to a second position on the back side of the interior door and the face pack automatically senses its position. When the face pack is in the first position, the actuable controls and display are configured for operating information. When the face pack is in the second position, the wiring hook up area of the irrigation controller is exposed and the actuable controls and display are configured for diagnostics.

Abstract: An irrigation device, including: a rain barrel; a water pump; a humidity detector; a permeable pipe; a control unit; a first valve; a second valve; a cleaning unit. The permeable pipe includes a plurality of circumferentially-distributed bores. The rain barrel, the water pump, the first valve and the permeable pipe are connected sequentially. The humidity detector is adapted to detect a humidity of a green land. The humidity detector and the permeable pipe are disposed in the green land. The rain barrel is connected to a municipal sewage pipe via the second valve. The cleaning unit is disposed in the rain barrel for cleaning the inner wall of the rain barrel. The first valve, the second valve, the humidity detector, and the cleaning unit are all electrically connected to the control unit.

Abstract: A water level indicator, and a self-watering planter containing same. The water level indicator having a top end and a bottom end, and a plurality of pushrods, each of the pushrods comprising an indicator flag cap and a float. The floats on each of the pushrods may each arranged such that the indicator flag cap of each pushrod is pushed towards the top end when liquid container is filled to different levels.

Abstract: A liquid level indicator and a liquid container, such as a self-watering planter, containing same. The liquid level indicator having a top end and a bottom end, and a plurality of floating pushrods, each comprising an indicator flag cap. Each of the floating pushrods arranged such that the indicator flag cap of each pushrod is pushed towards the top end when liquid container is filled to different levels.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to using a haploid inducing line (whether existing or created) and transforming the haploid line so that it encodes cellular machinery capable of editing genes. The transformed haploid inducing line is used as a parent in a cross between two plants. During pollination, the parental gametes fuse to form an embryo; and the gene editing machinery is also delivered to the embryo at this time. During embryonic development, one set of parental chromosomes are lost, and the gene editing machinery operates on the remaining set of chromosomes. Thus, at least one haploid progeny with edited genes is produced from the cross.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170019 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170019, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170019, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170019, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170019. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170019. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170019, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170019 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170020 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170020, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170020, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170020, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170020. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170020. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170020, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170020 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170023 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170023, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170023, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170023, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170023. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170023. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170023, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S170023 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated XSW4523 and seed, plants, plant parts and plant cells thereof are produced from a cross of inbred sorghum varieties. Methods for producing a sorghum plant comprise crossing hybrid sorghum variety XSW4523 with another sorghum plant. Sorghum variety XSW4523, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of sorghum variety XSW4523 are provided. Methods for producing a sorghum plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into sorghum variety XSW4523 include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation of one or both inbred parents. The sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced thereby are described.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated XS4424 and seed, plants, plant parts and plant cells thereof are produced from a cross of inbred sorghum varieties. Methods for producing a sorghum plant comprise crossing hybrid sorghum variety XS4424 with another sorghum plant. Sorghum variety XS4424, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of sorghum variety XS4424 are provided. Methods for producing a sorghum plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into sorghum variety XS4424 include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation of one or both inbred parents. The sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced thereby are described.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M626 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08M626 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M626 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M626, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M626 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M626 and methods of using maize variety X08M626 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75M830 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75M830 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75M830 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75M830, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75M830 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75M830 and methods of using maize variety X75M830 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2R84 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2R84 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2R84 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2R84 or a locus conversion of PH2R84 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4376 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4376 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4376 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4376 or a locus conversion of PH4376 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-655 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-655 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-655 RZ.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid SVVB5191 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SVVB5191 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another spinach plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the leaf and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated M8405, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar M8405 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar M8405 with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar M8405, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar M8405 and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar M8405 with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of onion, NUN 7206 ON. The invention also provides for parts of such plants, such as bulbs. The invention further provides for methods of making and using hybrid variety NUN 7206 ON.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides seed and plants of downy mildew resistant Impatiens plants. The present disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of downy mildew resistant Impatiens plants, and to methods for producing a downy mildew resistant plant of the present disclosure by crossing such plants with themselves or with another Impatiens plant, such as a plant of another genotype, variety, or cultivar. The present disclosure further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The present disclosure further relates to parts of such plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct Aechmea hybrid named ‘Prontoo’ characterized by solid growth habit; funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 50 cm in height (above pot when flowering); numerous, green color foliage (measuring about 27 to 50 cm in length and about 5 to 8 cm in width); superior floral bract production; bracts are orange white in color (closest to RHS 159D), panicle inflorescence, measuring about 10 cm in height and about 18 cm in diameter; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18K375 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18K375 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18K375 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18K375, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18K375. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18K375.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M656 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08M656 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M656 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M656, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M656 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M656 and methods of using maize variety X08M656 are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line designated SVGN6196. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SVGN6196, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGN6196 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGN6196, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064508. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064508. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064508 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064508 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064056. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064056. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064056 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064056 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PAST64 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PAST64, cells from soybean variety 5PAST64, plants of soybean 5PAST64, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PAST64. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PAST64 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PAST64, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PAST64, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PAST64. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PAST64 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLUU60 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLUU60, cells from soybean variety 5PLUU60, plants of soybean 5PLUU60, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLUU60. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLUU60 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLUU60, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLUU60, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLUU60. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLUU60 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSHD34 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSHD34, cells from soybean variety 5PSHD34, plants of soybean 5PSHD34, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSHD34. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSHD34 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSHD34, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSHD34, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSHD34. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSHD34 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PUQS80 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PUQS80, cells from soybean variety 5PUQS80, plants of soybean 5PUQS80, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PUQS80. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PUQS80 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PUQS80, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PUQS80, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PUQS80. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PUQS80 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PGWK31 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PGWK31, cells from soybean variety 5PGWK31, plants of soybean 5PGWK31, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PGWK31. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PGWK31 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PGWK31, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PGWK31, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PGWK31. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PGWK31 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PSUP67 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PSUP67, cells from soybean variety 5PSUP67, plants of soybean 5PSUP67, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PSUP67. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PSUP67 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PSUP67, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PSUP67, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PSUP67. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PSUP67 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PDFY34 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PDFY34, cells from soybean variety 5PDFY34, plants of soybean 5PDFY34, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PDFY34. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PDFY34 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PDFY34, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PDFY34, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PDFY34. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PDFY34 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line SVGG2053. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SVGG2053, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGG2053 with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SVGG2053, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A device for automatically milking an animal in an animal space is provided with a robot arm for automatically performing an action on a teat of the animal, a teat sensor, and an animal position sensor for determining the animal position in the animal space. The animal position sensor is movable in a longitudinal direction of the animal space. The animal position sensor is mounted so as to be movable or shiftable in a longitudinal direction of the animal space. This has the advantage that the range of the sensor becomes considerably larger while the sensor can be the same as in a known device.

Abstract: A milking cup comprising a body having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion has a first lip formed thereon and the bottom portion has a second lip formed thereon. The first lip and the second lip are separated by a distance. The milking cup further comprises a rotating shell positioned between and secured by the first lip and the second lip, wherein the rotating shell encircles the body and is operable to rotate around the body independently of the movement of the other portions of the body. The rotating shell has a length that corresponds to the distance between the first lip and the second lip.

Abstract: The present specification relates to apparatus, methods and kits for applying an identification tag to an animal and removing a tissue sample from the animal. Apparatus of the disclosure cannot be manipulated to transfer an identification tag from one animal to another. An apparatus can comprise a sample container, a flap, a downholder clip and a cutting element that can be placed on a male part of an ear-tag and at least one element/feature that supports movement of the sample container out of the movement path of the male tag toward the female part of the ear-tag.

Abstract: A semi-hollow ball for pet play, including an outer shell having a plurality of perforations therethrough, a central inner core disposed in the perforated outer shell, and a plurality of elongate airflow structures extending disposed between, and extending from at least one of, the central inner core and the perforated outer shell. The elongate airflow structures are spaced apart from one another so as to form airflow passages therebetween. The airflow passages are in fluid communication with the perforations in the outer shell such when carried in the mouth of a pet, air passes into the ball through one or more of the perforations, through one or more of the airflow passages, and out of the ball through one or more of the perforations.

Abstract: A dog grooming table barrier is an apparatus that physically and visually alerts a dog of the edges of the grooming table. The apparatus includes a plurality of wall segments, at least one first clamp, and at least one second clamp. The plurality of wall segments surrounds the edges of the grooming table. The at least one first clamp and the at least one second clamp attaches the plurality of wall segments to the dog grooming table. The plurality of wall segments comprises a first end segment and a second end segment which surround the distal edges of the plurality of wall segments. The plurality of wall segments is arranged into a closed-shape configuration. A plurality of interlocking fasteners connects each of the plurality of wall segments to each other. The apparatus further includes a cantilever-receiving channel in order to accommodate the grooming arm of the grooming table.

Abstract: An improved poultry production method comprising providing dry hydrogen peroxide (DHP) to poultry eggs, chicks and birds, and devices for providing DHP to poultry production during laying, incubating, hatching, and growing.

Abstract: An egg processing system is provided. Such a system includes a reference platform defining a plurality of reference openings therethrough. Each reference opening is adapted to receive an avian egg therein from an underside of the reference platform. A plurality of egg holders are provided for supporting eggs, each egg holder being configured to lift an egg toward a respective reference opening. A plurality of egg orienting accommodations extends from the underside of the reference platform. Each egg orienting accommodation is associated with a respective reference opening such that as an egg moves toward the reference platform it interacts with the egg orienting accommodation to orient the egg. An associated system, device and method are also provided.

Abstract: Bee keepers, or apiarists, need to regularly inspect their hives in an apiary. In addition, the goal of the apiary is to collect products from the hive. To perform these maintenances chores, the bee keeper typically is required to remove a frame from the hive. Embodiments of the Bee Frame Extractor Grip are comprised of a pair of handles, a left-side grip assembly, and a right-side grip assembly. The pair of handles connect the left-side grip assembly and the right-side grip assembly via bolts that pass through the upper arms of both L-brackets and into the ends of the handles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a first farming plant including a central tank and one or more surrounding tanks, where the central tank is used for water treatment and the one or more surrounding tanks are used for the farming of fish. The fish farming plant may also include one or more flow applicators, whereby the flow rate of the water in the surrounding tanks are individually independent of the water exchange rate. The fish farming plant may include several movable permeable section walls in each of the surrounding tanks dividing each surrounding tank into tank sections. Each surrounding tank is equipped with one or two outlets and one or two inlets, and a substantially horizontal/laminar flow structure of the water in each one of the surrounding tanks is provided.

Abstract: An aquarium scenic backlighting device for aquariums includes a housing that has a front, a back, a bottom, a top, and opposing sides defining an internal space. The front is substantially transparent. A partition, which is complementary to the front and light defusing, is positioned in the internal space and coupled to the housing. The partition is positioned in parallel proximate to the front defining a slot. An opening to access the slot is positioned in the top. A power module and a bulb are positioned in the internal space and coupled to the housing. The bulb, which is operationally coupled to the power module, is positioned to illuminate a panel positioned in the slot. Each of a pair of brackets is coupled to the top proximate to a respective opposing side. The brackets are configured to reversibly couple the housing to a rear of an aquarium.

Abstract: An animal model for motor neuron dysfunction in disease, e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), comprising a genetically modified non-human animal that comprises a genetically modified DR6 allele and exhibits normal phenotypes at birth and for a few weeks or months after birth. However, as the non-human animal ages, it develops motor neuron dysfunction that presents as one or more ALS-like symptoms, which may progress rapidly after onset. Methods of identifying candidate agents that may be used to prevent, delay or treat ALS are also provided.

Abstract: A non-human animal model for neurodegenerative and/or inflammatory diseases is provided, which non-human animal comprises a disruption in a C9ORF72 locus. In particular, non-human animals described herein comprise a deletion of an entire coding sequence of a C9ORF72 locus. Methods of identifying therapeutic candidates that may be used to prevent, delay or treat one or more neurodegenerative (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD)), autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases (e.g., SLE, glomerulonephritis) are also provided.

Abstract: A shielded point motion fishing tackle having a twin set of springless, retractable fishing hooks shielded by the body of a live or artificial lure until activated by the force caused by the striking motion of a fish.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure has a stream-lined elongated body generally simulating a fish. The body has a cavity therein to receive a U-shaped member that is oriented to have two substantially parallel fins extending rearward outside of the body. The U-shaped member has a base and tab extending therefrom. The cavity is shaped to limit movement of the U-shaped member in an up and down rotational motion relative to the body. The body is formed from an upper body and a lower body. The U-shaped member is inserted into the cavity and the upper body and lower body are then affixed to one another. A method of constructing the lure is described.

Abstract: Apparatus for cutting a fishing line, said apparatus including a hollow shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween; a slot formed in said hollow shaft and communicating with said lumen; and a cutter shaft movably disposed within said lumen so as to selectively cross said slot, whereby to cut a fishing line disposed in said slot.

Abstract: A fishing tool may be used for securing a trailer hook or other lure item onto a bait hook. The tool includes a handle with a mounting end positioned therein, wherein the mounting end includes an installation hole that extends through the handle. There is additionally a recessed seat in the hole and around the perimeter of the hole. A plastic disc has an outside diameter that corresponds to the diameter of the installation hole.