Abstract: An easy-to-fold and easy-to-assemble box includes a left panel, a right panel, a front frame, a rear frame, a bottom panel and a top cover. The left panel and the right panel are both formed by connecting two or more sideboards through rotatable connectors. A rotatable connection end of the bottom panel is connected to a lower part of the rear frame through a rotatable connector. A movable end of the bottom panel braces against the front frame. An inner side of each of the two ends of the rear frame is provided with a vertical edge strip. One end of each of the left panel and the right panel is connected to the vertical edge strip through a rotatable connector, and the other end is connected to the front frame. The top cover is connected to the front frame through a connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating animal or vehicle movement between different surface elevations includes multiple floor panel members, including a first floor panel member and a last floor panel member. Each of the floor panel members are slidably attached to an adjacent one of the floor panel members. The floor panel members, when extended, form a ramp having a length which is variable, the floor panel members being adapted to nest within one another when retracted. The apparatus further includes a housing configured to enclose the floor panel members when retracted. The last floor panel member is coupled to the housing in a manner which enables the ramp to be slidably removed from the housing without having the ramp disengage from the housing. The housing includes a front panel removably attached to the housing for securing the floor panel members within the housing when the ramp is retracted.

Abstract: The present invention provides methyl- and trifluoromethyl-substituted pyrrolopyridines, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of modulating ROR? activity and/or reducing the amount of IL-17 in a subject, and methods of treating various medical disorders using such pyrrolopyridines and pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: Bags with attachments inside of them to wipe and clean Diarrhea or feces or urine used for dogs, pets and humans to clean Diarrhea and feces or urine from the ground or from the body of elderly humans or infants or anyone in need that is unable to use the bathroom, also for hospital patients that can not use the bathroom. Also to clean anus and other dirty body parts. Bags are used to pickup feces and also to clean the floor with it as well or to clean urine from floor. It can be used to clean pets or animals' dirty eyes, nose, face paws or skin.

Abstract: A retractable pet traction rope is provided. The retractable pet traction rope includes a leash, whose two ends are respectively a pet connection end for connecting a pet and a holding end for a tractor to hold for control, wherein the retractable pet traction rope further includes an elastic leash winding device, into which the leash is wound, with both ends of the leash respectively extending out of the elastic leash winding device. The retractable pet traction rope has the advantage of quick retractable speed, high structural strength, small body size, and convenient carriage.

Abstract: A system is described herein that comprises a communications device periodically transmitting a radio frequency signal, wherein the periodically transmitted signal includes data. The system includes a receiver detecting the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including measuring strength of the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including using the signal strength to provide a first estimate of the receiver's distance from the communications device. The system includes the communications device comprising at least one location sensor for determining an additional distance indication, wherein the data includes the additional distance indication. The system includes the receiver performing a function when the first estimate meets at least one criterion and when the additional distance indication indicates a first state.

Abstract: A health condition estimation device capable of accurately estimating the health condition of a cow includes: a three-dimensional coordinates acquisition unit which acquires a group of three-dimensional coordinates representing the three-dimensional shape of a cow extracted from a distance image of the cow; a feature amount extraction unit which extracts the feature amount of the cow according to the group of three-dimensional coordinates acquired by the three-dimensional coordinates acquisition unit; and a score calculation unit which calculates a score that indicates the health condition of the cow, according to the feature amount extracted by the feature amount extraction unit.

Abstract: A smart animal garment 1, such as a horse blanket 1, for an animal 5 in which the garment 1 can extend around the chest area 8a, shoulders 27 and towards the hindquarters of the animal 5 and is fitted with sensors 3 for monitoring the health and wellbeing of the animal 5 and the data parameters detected by the sensors 3 are communicable to a stable mounted communications hub 6 via a monitor 4 located for example at the chest portion 8a of the garment 1.

Abstract: A premixed underground ventilated henhouse includes a gable, a sidewall, a roof and a floor. An inner chamber is further provided in the middle of the henhouse. A partition is hermetically provided between the sidewall and an inner wall. An air inlet plate is provided between the two inner walls. A plurality of fans and a plurality of air inlet windows are uniformly provided on an inner roof. A plurality of wet curtains and an air vent are provided on the sidewall. Air outlet slots are uniformly provided on the inner wall. An underground exhaust bunker is provided under the floor. A vent pipe and a fan are provided on one side of the underground exhaust bunker. An air outlet is provided at an upper end of the vent pipe.

Abstract: A system and method to promote biological responses within incubated eggs using lighting devices within an incubation chamber. A light supporting device is installed within the incubation chamber in spaced relation to an incubation device housing a plurality of eggs. The light supporting device is positioned to direct light at pre-determined wavelengths into the interior cavity of the incubation device to irradiate the plurality of eggs to promote a biological response within the eggs.

Abstract: A sea-pen arrangement is for farming fish. The sea-pen arrangement has a service unit with a plurality of shafts projecting downwards and a pontoon at their lower portions. The shafts define an inner area. A net forms a closed enclosure. The sea-pen arrangement further includes at least one sea pen positioned in an outer area on the outside of two shafts. A frame structure has an upper frame with a first fastening portion and a second fastening portion, a bottom frame, and a fence fastened to the upper frame and the bottom frame. The frame structure is fastened to the service unit at the fastening portions, and the frame structure surrounds the at least one sea pen in the outer area.

Abstract: A fish feed dispersing apparatus includes a helical dispersing tube attached to a fish pen with a mounting assembly. The helical dispersing tube has an inlet end that receives fish feed from a source, and includes a number of spaced apertures that disperse the received fish feed. A mounting assembly supports the dispersing tube, and includes two spaced-apart attachment members connected by a plurality of elongate members, and a plurality of hanger subassemblies. Each hanger subassembly has a first end attached to one of the elongate members and a second end that includes a clamp configured to engage the helical dispersing tube. The hangar assemblies are adjustable, and support the helical dispersing tube during use.

Abstract: A filter arrangement for an aquarium is disclosed. The filter arrangement can include a housing assembly, a pump assembly, a transfer tube assembly, and a valve assembly for controlling water flow through the transfer tube assembly. The transfer tube assembly can include a tube structure within which a valve body of the valve assembly is rotatably disposed. The tube structure can be formed from a first tube half mated to a second tube half to permanently secure the valve body within the tube structure. A valve operator can be connected to the valve body to advantageously allow a user to manipulate the flow of water through the transfer tube assembly. Control of water flow through the filter arrangement is beneficial for obtaining a desired water flow for a certain aquarium size and application and for reducing flow during certain periods, such as during feeding.

Abstract: The invention encompasses methods of increasing the rate of genetic progress or generating inbred lines in a non-human mammalian species comprising the use of gametes derived from embryos of the non-human mammalian species.

Abstract: This invention relates to glaucoma, and more particularly to use of VE-PTP-null allele to rescue from the glaucoma symptom of elevated intraocular pressure. This invention also relates to conditional knockout of VE-PTP to rescue from the glaucoma symptom of elevated intraocular pressure expressed in an Angiopoietin 1 and Angiopoietin 2 conditional knockout mouse. This invention also relates to the use of VE-PTP-null alleles.

Abstract: A crab trap assembly for capturing crabs includes a cylinder that may be inserted into a bottom of a body of water. The cylinder is substantially hollow to capture a crab when the crab moves along the bottom of the body of water and falls into the cylinder. The cylinder is selectively removed from the body of water to harvest the crabs in the cylinder.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising at least two wires having a first end and a second end, wherein a first portion of the at least two wires are intertwined with one another, and wherein a predetermined distance from the first end a first bend is made and distal to the first bend, a second bend is made, and predetermined distance from the second bend a second portion of the at least two wires are untwined and a loop is formed at the second end of each of the at least two wires, a head molded around a portion of the first end of the at least two wires, a hook affixed to the head, and at least one spinner rotatably attached to the loop at the second end of each of the at least two wires, wherein the spinner is able to freely oscillate and vibrate.

Abstract: A fishing line holder may provide a low-profile mount and a plurality of interacting elastomeric bodies which are supported to form a crease sufficient to hold a fishing line. Various methods of assembly may be employed.

Abstract: A fly-fishing reel comprised of a spool assembly, frame assembly, and drag knob assembly, wherein the drag knob assembly may be removed without the use of tools in order to access the drag components and is attached without the use of fasteners. Drag components are contained between the frame and drag knob assemblies and are accessed by removing the drag knob assembly via a channel locking system. Accessing the drag components allows the user to switch the direction of retrieve and allows a secondary means of altering the range and characteristics of the drag settings. The drag system is sealed via two points on each open end of the drag housing portion of the frame, allowing for minimal maintenance and increased reliability of the drag system.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel capable of reeling in and reeling out a fishing line includes a reel body, a spool, a spool shaft, an operating member, and an oscillating mechanism. The spool is rotatably supported by the reel body. The spool shaft supports the spool. The operating member is movably provided on the reel body and moves to perform an adjustment operation on a braking force that acts on the spool. The oscillating mechanism causes the fishing line to oscillate in the axial direction in synchronization with a rotation of the spool.

Abstract: A rig unit for a fishing line includes a float body and a ballast mass removably coupled to the float body. The ballast mass and the float body are configured to remain coupled together during a launch phase and a flight, and to separate from each other upon impact with the water at the end of a flight path. During flight, when the float body and the ballast mass are connected together, the rig unit is orientated with the float body arranged in front, and the ballast mass arranged behind it. After separation upon impact with the water, the ballast mass is configured to rest on the seabed. The main line has a first section descending from the fishing rod to a guide passage of the ballast mass, and a second section ascending from the guide passage to the float body, which is able to remain immersed, at a distance from the water surface, with a terminal line extending upwards, starting from the float body, to an auxiliary float with which the hook is associated.

Abstract: An adjustable fishing float with first and second portions slidably joined to form an adjustable air space with the float. The buoyancy of the float may be altered by sliding a first portion further within the second portion or drawing the first portion further out of the second portion. The first and second portions define a sliding water resistant joint to prevent water from intruding into the air space.

Abstract: A customized fishing lure system having a lip and a body. The lip being adapted to provide resistance when said fishing lure is moved within water. The body having a keyway adapted to receive, engage and lock the lip. The lip being adapted to releasably engage with the body without the need of another structural element or hand-tool. The lip further having a stem portion and a protrusion portion being adapted to releasably engage within the keyway. The lip is not capable of being releasably disengaged from the body by merely apply a longitudinal tensile force to the lip. The lip is releasably engaged within the keyway by applying a rotational force no greater than 360 degrees. The lip being adapted to receive different weighted-inserts to achieve different depth of dive in water when being retrieved.

Abstract: An apparatus and related method for concentrating then killing mosquitos, comprising: a mosquito larvae trap for containing a stagnant, stationary pool of water for luring female mosquitos; a mosquito trapping screen in the shape of an inverted funnel comprising a fine mesh of apertures small enough to prevent mosquitos from passing therethrough, and comprising at least one female entry hole proximate its lower center inverted apex which female entry hole is large enough to allow passage by female mosquitos; the mosquito trapping screen entirely covering a top portion of the mosquito larvae trap to bar entry to the stagnant, stationary pool of water other than by passing through the female entry hole; the mosquito larvae trap further comprising a light-transparent section over at least a substantial portion of its upper perimeter.

Abstract: An agricultural sprayer arrangement includes a chassis, at least one ground engaging traction member carried by the chassis, a liquid tank carried by the chassis, a boom carried by the chassis, a fluid conduit associated with the boom that is fluidly connected to the liquid tank, a spray nozzle that is fluidly connected to the fluid conduit and includes a nozzle body, a differential pressure sensor with a first pressure sensor in the fluid conduit associated with the spray nozzle and a second pressure sensor in the nozzle body, and an electrical processing circuit coupled to the differential pressure sensor. The differential pressure sensor is configured to output a pressure difference signal and the electrical processing circuit is configured to report a blocked nozzle when the pressure difference signal is less than a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: Systems and methods relating to the replacement of specific parts in farm equipment to thereby adjust the farm equipment's capabilities. To modify the ground clearance of farm equipment, especially sprayers with a strut type suspension, the spindles of the suspension system along with the air spring absorber are replaced. The original spindles are replaced with longer spindles while the air spring absorber is replaced with one that allows for an increased range of travel. As well, the fixed linkage arms that connect the air height control valves to the suspension system are also replaced with longer arms. These longer linkage arms may be of a fixed length or they may be of an adjustable length.

Abstract: A smart micro-mouse trap is disclosed herein which can be used to trap and kill the mouse, rat, rodent, etc. instantly. The embodiment comprises an enclosure for the mouse, a beam to detect the mouse, a trap, a latch and a solenoid powered by an electrical circuit to activate the tripping mechanism as the mouse enters the trap and breaks the beam. The smart micro-mouse trap is advantageous and useful as it is inexpensive, easy to operate, durable and allows for sanitary disposal of the dead mice, rats, rodents without contact to human.

Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments include a self-baiting, self-catching, continuous wild game trap and its associated systems and methods. Such embodiments can include a catch trap, a corral, a plurality of cameras, a feeder, and various associated components. The single panel can be further used in isolation to encourage directional travel for use in parks and wildlife areas or in rotational grazing operations. Further implementations include systems having one or more single panels capable of providing directional movement of animals such that the systems can be used to encourage directional movement of animals in parks and wildlife areas or for rotational grazing of animals.

Abstract: A dry vapor cryogenic storage container includes an absorbent core made from a porous material that absorbs a liquid cryogen and releases the cryogen in vapor form as the absorbed liquid evaporates. Fluid channels are formed in the absorbent core to increase the available surface area through which the liquid cryogen can be absorbed. The core can absorb the cryogenic liquid much faster with inclusion of the fluid channels. The absorbent core can be made by cutting a cavity and drilling holes in a stack of calcium silicate panels. The cavity holds a contents container or an inner core. The inner core can be part of an extractor and made from porous material including fluid channels for absorbing liquid cryogen. Contents containers can be housed in the inner core.

Abstract: Mosquito attractant compositions including a gellan gum, a humectant, and water are disclosed. The mosquito attractant compositions attract mosquitoes when exposed to air for a period of at least 7 days. Methods of using and forming the mosquito attractant compositions as well as insect attractant devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: Grease-like compositions are provided for repelling insects and preventing undesirable behavior in hoofed animals. The compositions utilize nontoxic mineral, synthetic, or vegetable oil based gels containing silica, clay, urea, polytetrafluoroethylene, or metallic soap thickeners and capsaicin.

Abstract: A fungicidal oil liquid formulation comprising: a) at least one dithiocarbamate fungicide; b) at least one co-fungicide selected from the group consisting of triazole fungicides and strobilurin fungicides; and c) an agrochemically acceptable non-aqueous liquid carrier; wherein the dithiocarbamate fungicide is suspended in the liquid carrier; wherein the triazole fungicide and the strobilurin fungicide are dissolved in the liquid carrier; and wherein the liquid carrier optionally comprises an adjuvant.

Abstract: Mosquito attractant compositions including lactic acid, a gelling agent, a humectant other than lactic acid, and water are disclosed. The gelling agent includes a gellan gum or agar and has a pH from about 2.5 to about 5. The mosquito attractant compositions attract mosquitoes when exposed to air for a period of at least 7 days. Methods of using and forming the mosquito attractant compositions as well as insect attractant devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition of matter includes a hydroxyapatite particle and a triazine-based herbicide. In some cases, the triazine-based herbicide is adsorbed to a surface of the hydroxyapatite particle. In other cases, the triazine-based herbicide is chemically bound to the surface of the hydroxyapatite particle via a urea linkage.

Abstract: An encapsulation composition is described. The composition comprises a plurality of capsules, each capsule comprising an amphiphilic material encapsulating a pyrethroid. The encapsulated pyrethroid has a release rate less than the release rate of the unencapsulated pyrethroid. Coated fabric products are also described.

Abstract: A method for remarkably enhancing plant disease controlling effects, and a method for controlling plant diseases are provided. A method for enhancing plant disease controlling effects of an aryl phenyl ketone fungicide includes using an aryl phenyl ketone fungicide as a component (a) in combination with at least one component (b) selected from the group consisting of a nonionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a cationic surfactant, a vegetable oil, a paraffin, a resin and a terpene.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and pyrethrum esters.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an agent for improving plant growth, the agent significantly improving resistances to a wide variety of stress possibly subjected to a plant, such as resistances to chemical stress and ultraviolet ray stress as well as resistances to temperature stress and dry stress, the agent having a high safety. This agent for improving plant growth alleviates an environmental stress on a plant, promotes plant growth, or a plant quality. This agent for improving plant growth contains, as its main ingredient, zerumbone, an analog of zerumbone, or a salt of zerumbone or the analog. Furthermore, in this agent for improving plant growth, the analog of zerumbone is ?-humulene or ?-caryophyllene.

Abstract: Applicant's invention relates to a new class of ‘green’ insecticides for controlling agricultural, medical and veterinary pests. Applicants have identified and optimized natural compounds derived from Madagascan plants that exhibit insecticidal activity on important insect vectors (e.g., mosquitoes) and agricultural pests (e.g., soybean aphids). Plants of the genera Canellaceae, more specifically Cinnamosma, are shown herein to possess sesquiterpene compounds useful for compositions herein. The invention includes novel pesticide compositions, optimized components and methods of use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dextrorotatory enantiomer of a configurational stereoisomer of difethialone, named hetero-stereoisomer, the formula of which is 3-(4?-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1-(4-hydroxythiocoumarin-3-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, in which carbons 1 and 3 of the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene group have different absolute configurations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to soluble liquid (SL) formulations comprising A) quinclorac ammonium salts of formula I; B) a solvent of formula IIa and/or a solvent of formula IIb; and C) at least one further herbicidal active ingredient C selected from the group consisting of c1) to c2): c1) enolpyruvyl shikimate 3-phosphate synthase inhibitors (EPSP inhibitors); and c2) glutamine synthetase inhibitors; including their agriculturally acceptable salts or derivatives; as well as to herbicidal active mixtures comprising at least one quinclorac ammonium salt of formula I and at least one further herbicide C selected from the group consisting of c1) to c2).

Abstract: Provided is a method for controlling harmful organisms in a cultivation area of crops, including the steps of: (1) treating crop seeds with one or more fungicidal and/or plant growth regulator compounds; (2) treating a cultivation area of crops with ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate before, simultaneously with, and/or after sowing the crop seeds; and (3) performing a foliage treatment on crops with one or more compounds, which may include fungicidal and/or insecticidal compound(s), during a growing period of the crops, which has an excellent efficacy for controlling harmful organisms in a cultivation area of crops.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), as defined herein, to processes for preparing them, to pesticidal, in particular insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control pests such as insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising a mixture of a compound of formula I with two compounds selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants.

Abstract: Compositions comprising tetraniliprole and at least one additional plant protection agent are provided. Methods of using the composition for controlling fecundity of an Arachnida species are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural compositions containing clothianidin, at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of sodium alkyl naphthalene sulfonate condensate, alkyl polyglycoside and a mixture thereof, an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of attapulgite, magnesium aluminum silicate, silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide and glycerol. The present invention is further directed to compositions containing clothianidin, at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of sodium alkyl naphthalene sulfonate condensate, alkyl polyglycoside and a mixture thereof, an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of attapulgite, magnesium aluminum silicate, silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide, glycerol and at least one liquid fertilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel substituted halogen(thio)acyl compounds according to formula(I), to processes for their preparation and to their use for controlling animal pests, especially arthropods, in particular insects.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition is provided. The effective ingredients of the composition comprise active components A and B, wherein the active component A is a compound having a structure of Formula (I), and the active component B is mancozeb; and the weight ratio of the two components is 1:1-400. Also provided are a preparation method and use of the composition. Test results show that the fungicidal composition has an obvious synergistic effect, and more importantly, the application rate is reduced and the cost is lowered. The fungicidal composition is effective in controlling certain specific fungal diseases of the crops. Through the combination of different fungicides with different mechanisms and modes of action, the application rate of each single agent is effectively reduced, and a good effect on broadening the fungicidal spectrum, retarding the development of fungal resistance and improving the control effect is exhibited.

Abstract: A condensed heterocyclic compound represented by formula (I), or an N-oxide thereof, wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C1-C3 alkyl group which may have optionally one or more halogen atoms, a C1-C3 alkoxy group, a C2-C4 alkoxycarbonyl group, S(O)mR2, NR3R4, a nitro group or a cyano group; R2 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group; R3 and R4 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C1-C3 alkyl group; and m and n independently represent 0, 1 or 2. A condensed heterocyclic compound represented by formula (I) has an excellent noxious organism control effect.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridines The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising an isoxazolo[5,4-b]pyridine and at least one further compound selected from herbicidally active compounds and, if desired, safeners. The present invention also relates to the use of such a composition for controlling unwanted vegetation and to a method for controlling unwanted vegetation, which comprises allowing a composition to act on plants, their seeds and/or their habitat.