Abstract: A generally planar foundation pad is foamed of a material such as concrete, or the like, and supports a framework defining a plurality of concentric circular paths stacked in a cylindrical array. A plurality of helical water troughs are supported by the framework within each of the circular paths. Water circulation apparatus is provided to selected intermediate portions of the water trough to produce a continuous circulation of water. The circulating water is combined with various nutrients and the nutrient and water solution is filtered as it is circulated. Each helical water trough is formed of multiple vertically stacked layers of the trough. As a result, a great length of water trough is stacked upon a small footprint of land. Each water trough is filled with a plurality of floating growing trays to form a continuous “train” of growing trays extending down the entire water trough.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a hydroponic cultivation system that is capable of transporting a seedbed with a simple mechanism and has excellent durability. [Solving Means] A hydroponic cultivation system includes a plurality of seedbeds, a hanging part, and a transport mechanism. A plurality of seedlings of a plant to be cultivated are transplanted to side surfaces of the plurality of seedbeds. The hanging part hangs each of the plurality of seedbeds while the plurality of seedbeds are arranged in a predetermined horizontal direction from a planting side of the seedlings to a harvesting side of the seedlings. The transport mechanism transports the plurality of seedbeds in the predetermined horizontal direction while widening spaces between the seedbeds in the predetermined horizontal direction in a stepwise or continuous manner.

Abstract: The present application discloses a flying device designed in the shape of a bee. The flying device comprises a body with a head and a pointed tail, two wings attached to either side of the body, and one or more sensors. The one or more sensors may be located on the outer surface of the device. The sensors may include cameras for capturing pictures or videos of the environment. The sensors may also include temperature sensors (thermometers), GPS readers, and/or wind sensors (anemometer). The body of the device comprises one or more transducers and one or more processors. The device is configured to identify a type of flower or plant and to perform pollination.

Abstract: A method and a device for propagating plants, by way of which the risk of contamination can be minimized and the costs of the production of plants can be reduced. This is achieved in that the plants to be propagated are automatically grasped by a first gripper and separated, the individual plants, hanging on the first gripper, are systematically cut into multiple clones and the individual clones are automatically transported away by a second gripper for further processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinctive canola, designated CL169059A. Also included are seeds of canola CL169059A, to the plants, or plant parts, of canola CL169059A and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing the canola CL169059A with itself or another canola genotype, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of canola CL169059A.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinctive canola line, designated CL2231974R. Also included are seeds of canola CL2231974R, to the plants, or plant parts, of canola CL2231974R and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing the canola CL2231974R with itself or another canola genotype, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of canola CL2231974R.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated R09-430 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar R09-430, to the plants of soybean cultivar R09-430, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar R09-430, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar R09-430. 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 R09-430. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar R09-430, 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 R09-430 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The disclosure provides seed, tissue cultures, essential oil extracts, and plants of catnip hybrid ‘CR3’, as well as methods for producing a catnip plants by crossing ‘CR3’ plants with themselves or with another catnip plant, such as a plant of another genotype, variety, or cultivar. The disclosure further provides seed, tissue cultures, essential oil extracts, and plants produced by such crossing. Methods of using the plants and extracts as insect repellents and in pet toys, are also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid carrot variety NUN 89853 CAC as well as seeds and plants and roots thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is a chia (Salvia hispanica L.) variety designated Rehnborg, seed thereof, hybrids thereof, products thereof, and cultivars derived therefrom. The Rehnborg variety has uniform white seed, greater seed mass, and greater seed yields compared to other typical chia varieties or wild-type chia.

Abstract: Materials and methods for improving plant traits and for providing plant benefits are provided. In some embodiments, the materials, and methods employing the same, can comprise endophytes.

Abstract: A teat cup sleeve constructed from two connectable sleeve parts, a modular teat cup system and a corresponding method for the application of a modular teat cup sleeve are provided. The modular design of the teat cup sleeve allows a versatile adaptation of one teat cup to different milking conditions, for example by changing one sleeve part while retaining the other sleeve part with the necessary connection arrangement.

Abstract: A countertop cooking appliance is an apparatus that is used to manufacture food, particularly cheeses, with controlled heating, mixing, drainage, and pressure cycles. The apparatus is also configured to accept various cooking patterns for different foods based on different recipes. A perforated drainer is used to hold ingredients for mixing, completed cheese curds, and the finalized cheese product. A first receptacle is a container that holds the perforated drainer and temporarily stores whey and process byproducts. A second receptacle is a storage unit for whey and other liquid byproducts produced in the cheese development process. A fluid pump applies pressure to fluids collected in the first receptacle, transferring them to the second receptacle. A linear actuator provides mechanical power to one of several detachable food-interacting heads, which consequently chops, mixes, or otherwise agitates the contents of the perforated container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pet carrier including a carrier body. The carrier body including a translucent part and an opaque part. The carrier body is provided with a breathable structure and a first opening for a pet to enter and exit the carrier body. The pet carrier further includes a first leaf for covering the first opening. The translucent part and opaque part are design for the pet to stay in either one by its own will. Because of pet's visual limitations, the use of frosted material of the translucent part of the pet carrier prevents the pet from seeing the strange environment and from being fear. However, the user can still see the pet in the pet carrier. In addition, the breathable structure of the pet carrier ensures that the pet carrier is fully breathable.

Abstract: A device, system and method of equipment sets, “furniture,” to provide animal husbandry functions are described. Embodiments include: a frame in the form of a ring adapted to sit in a single possible orientation within an animal cage, wherein the frame comprises hollow, open-top vertical columns, adapted to receive pieces of furniture comprising mating pins; a running wheel mounted on a axle integral to the monolithic frame; a horizontal climbing ladder; and a food tray. Embodiments include feet extending from the frame for fixed positioning within a cage; a reserved area to hold a weight scale; curved corners for cage fit; monolithic construction of all individual elements; a canted wheel axis; a sloped inner edge of a food tray to permit unobstructed views of animals in a cage. Methods include assembly; use in an animal cage; and use to observe and measure animal activity using husbandry-only procedures for the animals; and for animal studies using non-invasive procedures.

Abstract: A pet bed includes a frame body having cushioning properties and a mat surrounded by the frame body and having cushioning properties. The mat has a top surface and a thickness. The frame body has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the mat. The pet bed has a height in the thickness direction of the mat. The height is greater than the mat at the frame body. The mat has a fiber structure formed of thermoplastic resin fibers having an average fiber diameter of 0.01-5 mm. When the frame body and the mat are compressed under the same pressure, the decrease in the thickness of the mat due to the compression is smaller than the decrease in the thickness of the frame body due to the compression.

Abstract: Aggregates of sets of identification tags are described, such as may be used on animals, such as mice or rats, affixed to ears or attached otherwise to an animal. A set may comprise from two to five patterns. An aggregate may comprise one to five sets. Patterns comprise a perimeter with an interior contrasting field, optional contrasting shapes within the field, and an optional contrasting shape core within a shape. Simple shapes may be squares, circles, or triangles. Shapes are selected for maximum machine readability. A pattern may have from zero to three shapes in its field. Patterns within sets are selected for maximum differentiation between the patterns in the set. Aggregates are selected based on the number of different sets required. Identification tags may be used to uniquely identify animals in a cage. Shown are specific patterns for embodiments of devices, systems and methods.

Abstract: A method and system for the continuous monitoring of animal physiology and behavior through the use of a smart body worn animal harness, smart collar or restraint system which captures, pre-processes, monitors, and transmits data captured from a plurality of externally-based, skin contact-based, and internally located RFID implants to a cloud-based infrastructure for further processing and augmentation to support real time alerting and animal health analytical systems.

Abstract: A dog training device is used for the training and education of animals or playing with animals, and can be used for game, recreational or rehabilitation exercises with a dog as well as for therapeutic exercises and prevention of the lack of dog's physical and psych emotional activities. The dog training device includes a ring-shaped body made of a foamed cross-linked compound (the compound) including an ethylene vinyl acetate. The compound also includes a rubber in the amount required to achieve hardness of the compound wherein the hardness based on the Shore A Scale is in the range of 55 to 65 and density of the compound is in the range of 0.2 to 0.3 g/cm3 and tensile strength of the compound is in the range of 6 to 9 MPa, and ultimate elongation of the compound is in the range of 105 to 150%, with the compound also including a non-abrasive filler with particle size ranging between 2 and 5 microns.

Abstract: A device to aid a user in carrying objects when walking a pet. A leash carrier utility band has a top side, a bottom side, a front side, and a back side. One or more straps is disposed on any one side and designed to secure to the opposing side. A bag clip is open at one end and affixed to the bottom side. The bag clip is designed to aid in tying and securing a used pet fecal matter receptacle thereto. A loop is placed opposite the opening of the bag clip and designed to accept a leash therethrough. A bag pouch is on the front side of the body and houses a plurality of unused pet fecal matter receptacles with a bag dispensing aperture on the bag pouch and in communication with the receptacles therein. An alternate pouch is disposed on a back side of the body.

Abstract: A method of surveying wildlife within a predetermined geographical area, the method includes determining one or more plots for surveying, the one or more plots being associated with the geographical area; providing an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having one or more thermal imaging cameras secured thereon and in communication with a processor, the one or more thermal imaging camera and processor to capture and store images for analysis; providing a flight mission software, the flight mission software allowing for programming of a way points, a speed, and an altitude of flight; setting the way points within one of the one or more plots, the speed, and the altitude, all being based on capabilities of the thermal imaging camera; activating a flight path of the UAV; capturing the images via the thermal imaging camera and processor, the images showing thermal depictions of wildlife located within the plot; and creating a report based on the images captured.

Abstract: A method and system for managing livestock health in real-time is provided. The method and system analyze and detect anomalies in various livestock health-related parameters and provide a health management plan that includes nutritional recommendations for curing the anomalies. A method for manufacturing a livestock feed is also provided.

Abstract: A method and system for the continuous monitoring of animal physiology in laboratory animal cages through the use of miniaturized sensors located throughout the cage and in various fashions including the ability to identify each rodent's digital sensory signature through data fusion and artificial intelligence.

Abstract: An artificial honeycomb for use in a beehive and which enables honey to be removed froth the honey-comb without removing the honeycomb from the hive; the honeycomb comprising cells and being formed of at least two parts which are moveable relative to each other between a cell formed position where the cells comprise side walls and an end wall to enable bees to fill the cell with honey, and a cell open position where at least some of the said walls have moved apart, whereby honey in the cells can be removed from the honeycomb by movement of the at least two parts to the cell open position.

Abstract: A direct current pump contains a case, a pumping module, a switch assembly, and a slidable holder. The case is integrally formed, having an accommodation chamber and an opening communicating with the accommodation chamber. The pumping module is received in the accommodation chamber and includes a motor and a pump. The switch assembly is received in the accommodation chamber and is electrically connected to the motor. The switch assembly includes a button for turning on/off the motor. The slidable holder covers onto the opening and is received in the accommodation chamber. The slidable holder includes a receiving portion for a battery assembly to be received therein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are genomically edited livestock animals and in particular, swine for use as models of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) especially ARPKD and ADPKD. The animals disclosed herein are heterozygous, homozygous or compound heterozygous for mutations of the PKD1 and/or PKD2 genes and/or the PKHD1 gene. The mutations expressed in these models include mutations identified in humans responsible for PKD. In some embodiments, the expression is inducible. In further embodiments, the edit is introduced by an all in one expression cassette following the birth of the animal. Induction of the cassette allows for study of the model throughout the time course of the disease.

Abstract: A genetically modified immunodeficient non-human animal whose genome includes a genetic modification that renders the non-human animal deficient in macrophages and/or macrophage anti-human red blood cell activity so as to prolong the survival of human red blood cells when administered into said non-human animal is provided according to aspects of the present invention. Methods of assaying effects of putative therapeutic agents in such a genetically modified immunodeficient non-human animal are provided by the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vector comprising a nucleic acid sequence that encodes the APP protein and/or the PS1 protein or variants thereof. The invention also relates to a method for inducing the Alzheimer's disease in an animal using the vector of the invention and to animal model having the Alzheimer's disease obtained by said method.

Abstract: A pole-and-line fishing device includes a rotary drum, a drive motor, an electromagnetic clutch, an encoder for detecting direction and speed of rotation of the rotary drum, and a control unit for controlling the electromagnetic clutch. The drive motor can rotate the rotary drum in a forward winding direction until a load reaches a transmission torque, and when load exceeds the transmission torque, the drum can rotate in a reverse unwinding direction. In a reverse torque operation region, a winding torque is set to a preset Winding Force 2 Reference Rotation Speed relative to a Winding Force 1, and is changed based on a change of rotation speed of the drum. The ratio of winding torque increase/decrease is determined by a torque rising curve. The winding torque switches to Winding Force 3 to perform a constant torque operation when speed of the drum reaches Winding Force 3 Reference Rotation Speed.

Abstract: A spool for a fishing reel attached to a reel body of the fishing reel includes a spool body, a spool ring, a fixing ring and a first regulating part. The spool body has a bobbin trunk, an annular flange extending from the bobbin trunk in a radially outward direction that intersects the spool axis, and a tubular connecting portion extending from the flange. The spool ring surrounds an outer peripheral edge of the flange, and is attached to the flange so as to be separable. The fixing ring is attached to the spool body via the tubular connecting portion so as to be separable and is configured to fix the spool ring against the flange from the front direction. The first regulating part regulates relative movement of the fixing ring with respect to the spool body and is detachably attached to the tubular connecting portion.

Abstract: Provided is a fishing reel having a natural drainage structure. The fishing reel includes a first mounting part and a second mounting part provided at opposite sides thereof, a frame having a spool mounted between the first and second mounting parts, a first side cover at a palm side, the first side cover being combined with the first mounting part, and a second side cover at a gear side, the second side cover being combined with the second mounting part, the fishing reel including: a drainage hole provided on a lower end part of at least one of edge side wall parts of the first and second mounting parts and the first and second side covers, thereby naturally draining moisture introduced into the fishing reel to outside of the fishing reel.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a pump stack in a self-propelled agricultural product applicator utilize a pump stack mounting arrangement including a pump stack, a crossmember with a web having an opening providing clearance for passage through the opening of at least one successive pump of the pump stack, and a removable mounting plate adapted for attachment to the crossmember and the at least one successive pump on an opposite side of the crossmember from a proximal end of the pump to provide support for a distal end of the pump stack. By removing the mounting plate, detaching any successive pump in the stack from its immediately preceding pump in the pump stack, and moving the detached part of the pump stack axially through the opening, clearance is provided for servicing a pump in the stack without removal of the whole pump stack or the crossmember.

Abstract: A device for trapping a rodent includes one or more of a floor, walls connected to the floor, an aperture in at least one of the walls, and a platform positioned within the container. The platform is positioned adjacent to the aperture and elevated above the floor. An adhesive is positioned on the floor. The aperture is sized to permit a rodent to gain access to the platform.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rope apparatus to deter maritime birds and rodents comprising a snakehead device, a receptacle and a means for firmly attaching the receptacle to a rope.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus and a method for deterring birds, comprising a frame fixedly disposed on a structure; a laser light generator connected with the frame, including a laser light source for generating a laser light beam; a supply circuit for supplying the laser light source; driving means connected with the laser light generator, for having at least a part of the laser light generator move; and a control element for controlling the laser light source and the drivable part of the laser light generator, wherein the driving means are arranged for causing a movement to be executed of at least a drivable part of the laser light generator. Thus, an apparatus and a method are obtained having a greater effect in deterring birds.

Abstract: A method of deterring avian pests from a space includes adding an amount of methyl anthranilate to an evaporator disposed in a space. The evaporator can be passively or actively operated to increase or decrease the off-gassing of methyl anthranilate.

Abstract: An animal call is provided that has a main body having an upper member, and an open end, the upper member having an upper surface and a lower surface; a cavity in the main body that is open to an environment outside of the main body through the open end of the main body; an opening in the upper member of the main body; and a sound generating member having an upper surface and a lower surface, a first portion of the upper surface of the sound generating member being attached to the lower surface of the upper member of the main body, and a second portion of the sound generating member is a striking surface that is accessible through the opening in the upper member of the main body.

Abstract: A moving decoy that better captures the natural movements of a goose or similar game bird in critical aspects, most notably, the characteristic, highly flexible goose neck and the wagging of the tail is provided. The invention provides an improved set of neck vertebrae for use in this application and may operate as integrated into the rest of the decoy or as a modular neck modular neck may be attached to a variety of different decoys. Actuation of the neck may be provided by self-contained electrical motor and power unit in the latter case. In an alternative embodiment remote access of the neck may be provided by cables run between the decoy and a remote location.

Abstract: A method to divide liposuction fat into aliquots for use and cryopreservation purposes, the method comprising: providing a taking container that contains adipose material removed by liposuction, the adipose material including fat and aqueous fluid; providing a plurality of cryopreservation containers; taking a quantity of the adipose material from the taking container, keeping the quantity of the adipose material isolated from an external environment; separating by gravity the fat from the aqueous fluid in the adipose material of the taken quantity; and transferring the separated fat into one or more cryopreservation containers, to define isolated aliquots of fat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the preservation of organs. The inventors showed that therapeutic intervention during cold ischemia could significantly alter outcome, suggesting active mechanisms taking place. More particularly, the inventors demonstrated that Unfolded Protein Response could be a critical pathway underlying the relationship between cold ischemia time and graft outcome, highlighting the potential for UPR-based therapeutics to improve transplantation efficiency. In particular, the present invention relates to an activator of PERK-ATF4 pathway, an inhibitor of the ATF6 pathway and an inhibitor of the RNase activity of IRE1? for use in the maintain of organ viability during cold ischemia.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacture and use of pesticides or agricultural spray adjuvants that counteracts the effects of hard water cat ions on anionic pesticides when applied in water spray solutions. The disclosed agricultural spray adjuvants include glyphosate compositions comprising a strong mineral acid, such as sulfuric acid, and a polyamine surfactant, such as tallow amine or coco amine.

Abstract: Methods for reducing dust by treating a seed with a lubricant composition are described herein. The disclosure also provides for a method of reducing planter dust released during seed planting by applying a lubricant composition to a seed. Methods for increasing seed lubricity by coating a seed with a lubricant composition are also described. Compositions and seeds useful in these methods are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaner compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an antimicrobial amine, and an anionic scale inhibitor. Beneficially, the compositions provide sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.

Abstract: Spray drift reductants for agrochemical formulations for use in spray drift reduction in agrochemical formulations which contain actives and/or micronutrients. The reductants are selected from alkoxylated polyol or polyamine which is optionally acyl terminated, and the formulation may optionally comprise non-ionic alkoxylate. There is also provided a method of making the formulation, and the use of the formulation in reducing spray drift on application of the agrochemical formulation to vegetation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition comprising a pesticide and an alkoxylate of the formula (I) as defined below. The invention further relates to said alkoxylate. The invention further relates to a method of preparing said composition by bringing the alkoxylate and the pesticide into contact. Finally, the invention relates to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein said composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and to seed containing said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) comprising from 2 to 10 monosaccharide units, as an elicitor of the mechanisms of absorption of mineral elements from the soil, and of the defense mechanisms against pathogens. It also relates to a fertilizing and biostimulating composition containing these fructooligosaccharides, and to the use thereof in a method for treating crop plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of LCOs in initiating earlier flowering, increased number of buds and flower buds and earlier fruit development in non legume and legume plants, as compared to flowering and fruit development under conditions without use of LCOs, and the enhancement of plant growth and yield associated therewith; to compositions comprising an effective amount of at least one LCO and agriculturally acceptable carriers, associated with earlier flowering, increased bud and flower numbers and earlier initiation of fruit development as compared to conditions without use of LCOs, and with increased growth and plant; and to methods using LCOs and compositions of one or more LCOs and agriculturally acceptable carriers, associated with earlier flowering, increased bud and flower numbers and earlier fruit development in both legume and non-legume crop plants as compared to conditions without use of LCOs and associated enhancement of growth and yield.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by formula (1): The compound represented by formula (1) has an excellent efficacy for controlling weeds, and is thus useful as an active ingredient for an agent for controlling weeds.

Abstract: Provided is a compound represented by formula (1): The compound represented by formula (1) has an excellent efficacy for controlling plant diseases, and is thus useful as an active ingredient for an agent for controlling plant diseases.

Abstract: A method for controlling pests of modified plants, particularly soybean plants, comprising the step of contacting the plant, parts of it, its propagation material, the pests, their food supply, habitat or breeding grounds with one or more compounds of formula I wherein the variables are as defined in the specification.