Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel design for a lightweight, portable D shaped circular dog run that is adapted for quick and simple attachment to a plethora of different diameter vertical stanchions including but not limited to posts, trees, pillars, poles and the like. It has a simple configuration wherein its distal end is insert able within its proximal end to an adjustable depth and then pinned therein, so as to create a continuous ring with a central void that accepts a spherical end of a track sphere. The track sphere rotates around the D shaped run within its central void and having a linear member extending normally therefrom with a lead ring on its end that the leash of the pet can be affixed to.

Abstract: An animal feeder system and method of use is described herein. The animal feeder system is configured to distract, calm, or occupy an animal for an extended period of time. The animal feeder system includes an elastomeric body having an obverse side and a reverse side. The obverse side includes a feeding section having a plurality of nubs with a rim therearound. The plurality of nubs are configured to slow an animal's ability to lick food therefrom. On the reverse side is a plurality of suction cups to suction the animal feeder system to a surface to secure the feeder system in a single location. The obverse side may alternatively include a feeding receptacle to receive a disposable food container therein to alleviate the need to wash the animal feeder system between uses.

Abstract: A pet watering fountain includes a bowl having a wall extending to a floor. The floor includes a lower area defining a sump with a sump floor. The sump floor has a height lower than the height of the surrounding portion of the floor. The housing divides the basin into a drinking basin and an interior basin. The drinking basin is accessible to an animal while the interior basin is located behind and underneath the housing and is not accessible to the animal. The pump has an inlet plate with inlet openings located near the bottom of the pump below the level of the bowl floor surrounding portion so that the bowl floor surrounding portion may be devoid of water yet the pump may still have enough water to keep it pumping and prevent it from overheating due to the water within the sump above the inlet openings.

Abstract: A barrel reactor (100) comprises a rotatable barrel (102); a first roller (110) located outside of the barrel (102) and arranged to facilitate rotation of the barrel, wherein the roller (110) comprises at least part of a first electrode; and a second electrode (120). A plasma is formed between the electrodes (110, 120). The second electrode (120) may also comprise a roller and the barrel (102) may be mounted on the rollers (110, 120). The spacing between, or positions of, the electrodes (110, 120) may be adjusted so as to accommodate different barrels (102) and/or to change the plasma distribution within the barrel (102).

Abstract: A leash training device embodying a non-invasive and non-threatening method of using the same to train a dog is provided. The leash training device may include a liquid sprayer having a housing forming a handle portion and a leash assembly. While grasping the handle portion so as to manage the dog on the other end of the leash assembly, the liquid sprayer is adapted so that the user may discharge a jet of liquid from a reservoir secured within the housing. The method includes discharging the jet at or on the dog engaged in bad behavior.

Abstract: A retractable leash and collar or harness assembly. The assembly includes a flexible handle with a first hub assembly in the forward end thereof. The first hub assembly contains a spring member and leash element coiled and enclosed within the first hub assembly. A second hub assembly located in the collar or harness assembly wherein the second hub assembly contains a spring member and leash element coiled and enclosed within the second hub assembly. The leash is connected to a collar or harness and the handle and collar or harness include a connector thereon to allow the components to be nested with each other and folded to provide a compact retractable leash and collar/harness assembly which is easily transportable by the user.

Abstract: A tabletop style incubator that includes an integrated water reservoir in the form of channels formed in the floor of the base tray and fill ports that allow water to be added to the incubator without removing the top assembly from the bottom assembly. The incubator incorporates conventional incubator features, such as, electronic controls for heat, humidity and time, and an automated egg turner. The base tray of the bottom assembly base tray includes a pair of thermoplastic shells that are bonded together around an inner expanded polystyrene core. The base tray is also configured with a pair of recessed channels that serve as two separate water troughs or reservoirs. A fill port extends through opposed sidewalls of the base tray into each channel and is enclosed by a removable plug.

Abstract: Embodiments for managing aquaculture production by one or more processors are described. Information associated with an aquaculture site is received. The information includes at least a current stocking density of the aquaculture site. A recommended time for harvesting is determined based on the received information. A signal representative of the recommended time for harvesting is generated.

Abstract: A bracket for holding a plurality of plant receptacles for use in an automated systems in an aqueous farming system.

Abstract: The present invention concerns non-human animals with cells having a genome that is lacking the entire E3 ubiquitin ligase (Ube3a) gene (including all isoforms and alternative promoters). These animals are useful for modeling Angelman Syndrome. The invention also includes methods for assessing the effect of an agent, such as potential therapeutics, on an animal model by exposing the animal or cells, tissues, or organs isolated therefrom, to an agent of interest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to humanisation of antibodies in vivo. The invention provides non-human vertebrates, cells, populations and methods useful for humanising chimaeric antibodies in vivo. Using the present invention it is possible straightforwardly and rapidly to obtain antigen-specific antibodies that are fully human (ie, comprising human variable and constant regions) and have undergone recombination, junctional diversification, affinity maturation and isotype switching in vivo in a non-human vertebrate system. Furthermore, such antibodies are humanised (eg, totally human)—and selected—totally in vivo, and as such the present invention harnesses in vivo filtering for expressibility, affinity and biophysical characteristics in the context of the desired human variable and constant region pairings. This is avoids problems of down-grading antibody characteristics when humanising the constant region of chimaeric antibodies in vitro.

Abstract: A method of constructing humanized murine model using stem cells, includes obtaining human stem cells; transplanting human stem cells into murine with liver damage; and obtaining hepatotropic virus infected humanized murine. It was found that by inducing severe liver damage and transplanting human stem cells, human-derived hepatocytes in murine liver have a high chimeric rate of 50-95%, and human-derived immune cells may exist in murine organs such as spleen, blood, liver, and bone marrow, thereby forming murine model of humanized liver and immune cell. The humanized murines are then infected with various types of hepatotropic viruses to form humanized hepatotropic viral infected murine model. In addition to construction of model for studying hepatotropic viral infection using the technique for constructing the humanized murine model, the concept of this technical solution may also be used for constructing models of other humanized organs.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool, a handle, and a spool shaft. The reel body has a first side plate having a first opening that opens in an axial direction of the spool shaft and through which the spool can pass, a second side plate that faces the first side plate, and a second side cover that is mounted on the second side plate. The spool has a bobbin trunk and a second flange. The handle is rotatably provided on the first side plate side of the reel body. The second side plate has a second opening that opens in the axial direction and a fixing portion for mounting a second side cover member, the fixing portion being provided on a peripheral edge of the second opening and at a position overlapping the second flange as viewed in the axial direction.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a body including a nose, a tail, a topside and a bottom side comprises an eyelet to connect a fishing line, a sinker including a first sinker and a second sinker, the sinker being secured in a cavity in the bottom side near the nose, the weights of the first and the second sinkers being determined so that the lure sinks with a posture that the nose position is maintained in a lower position than a tail in water when the fishing line is at rest, and a lip attached on the topside of the body and between a gravity center of the lure and the tail at an angle formed by a center line of the body and a front surface of the lip, the angle being determined between substantially 60° and 135°.

Abstract: Systems for deploying and monitoring fishing rigs are described. A jug fishing rig in various embodiments includes a float supporting tackle and a signal assembly. The signal assembly may include a lamp and an accelerometer for detecting movement of the float in response to a fish striking the tackle. When the detected movement exceeds a threshold acceleration, the lamp emits an alert such as a color change. The signal assembly may include a panel of programmable MEMS components, including a microprocessor. The panel may be attached to a disk that fits between the neck of the float and its cap, securely supporting the signal assembly inside the float.

Abstract: Fishermen use gaffs to spear, hold and land large fish. This is dangerous when done from a boat and always kills the fish. A gaff consists of a u-shaped steel bar (“shank”) with one end attached to a pole and the opposite end containing a sharp point. The invention, similar to existing gaffs, but designed to hold a fish without harming it, has a blunt end, rather than a point. Instead of spearing fish, it uses two steel, spring activated, one-way gates, that span the opening between the sides of the shank. They open and then close when pulled or pushed across the part of the fish's body to which the tail attaches, making it impossible for the fish to pull its tail free from the space between the closed gates and the curve in the bend of the shank. The fish is then held without harm.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for intercepting and capturing crawling insects, comprising: a receptacle base, the receptacle base having an outer wall and an inner landing forming an entrapment cavity therebetween; and a removable lid adapted to engage the inner landing and substantially cover the receptacle base while forming a continuous opening between the lid and the outer wall of the receptacle base. A replaceable pad and a removable tray may be positioned between the receptacle base and removable lid to attract, immobilize, and exterminate insects. The apparatus is suitable for at least partially supporting the weight of an article placed thereon. In an embodiment, the article is a piece of furniture, and a plurality of units are positioned to each receive one leg of the piece of furniture thereon, such as a bed, sofa, upholstered items, and chairs. The apparatus is also suitable for use with any other articles which require protection from crawling insects.

Abstract: A fly trap having a base with an insect trapping substance, a shroud removably attached to the base, and a light module coupled to the shroud. The light module has a solar panel, a battery, a switch with on and off positions, and at least one LED. The LED is located on a PCB and is directed toward the insect trapping substance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a formulation and an apparatus for spraying a biopesticide against corn borer and other crop pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cultivation of crop plants using plant protection agents. Objects of the present invention are methods, a system and a computer program product for determining the partial-area-specific requirement of a crop plant for plant protection agents.

Abstract: An apparatus and the associated method which includes means for controlling an invasive organism. The means including a trolling apparatus, for attachment to an associated vehicle. The trolling apparatus is pulled through a body of water in response to movement of the associated vehicle. The housing carries a plurality of UV-C light sources for producing UV-C light at a wavelength of substantially 254 nm, whereby invasive organisms proximate to light emanating from at least one of said UV-C light source whereby invasive organisms are exposed to UV-C light at a wavelength of substantially 254 nm resulting in controlling an invasive organism. Other embodiments, attract organisms such as mosquitos and then expose them to UV-C light. The invention facilitates reduced use of herbicide.

Abstract: A land animal snare barrier comprising a first layer of netting and a second layer of netting. The first layer defining a first plurality of through holes of a first size. The second layer defining a second plurality of through holes of a second size. Each layer has a width that measures between 9 inches and 24 inches.

Abstract: A camera mount may include a base member having a rear face to face a support structure and a front face, the front face a curved guide surface, a camera support having a rear face facing the front face of the base member, the rear face of the camera support comprising a guide abutting surface and a retainer resiliently biasing the guide abutting surface against the curved guide surface to releasably retain the camera support at one of a plurality of different positions along the curved guide surface and at one of a plurality of different available orientations relative to the support structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid-based composition consisting of a mixture of methylethylketone peroxide between 30 and 40%, Methylethylketone between 0 and 5%, hydrogen peroxide between 0 and 5%, diisobutrate of 1-Isopropyl-2,2-Dimethyltrimethylene between 40 and 50% and Diacetone alcohol between 5 and 10%, isobutyl alcohol and glycerol and its use for the fixation and/or conservation of organic material such as isolated organs and tissues, cells of animal or vegetable origin. The invention also relates to a method for the embalming of corpses comprising the injection of such composition into the blood and/or lymphatic vascular system of an animal or vegetable organism.

Abstract: An apparatus for keeping a deceased person's mouth closed is disclosed herein. The apparatus ensures that the deceased person's mouth does not open during a period of muscle relaxation that immediately follow death, and ensures that the deceased mouth is not open during rigor mortis, which makes it more difficult to close the deceased open mouth later. The apparatus is comprised of various modular and swappable elements to ensure universal fit, as well as anti-slippage elements that ensure that the apparatus does not slip off a person's body when in use.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for resuscitating, storing, and preserving functional integrity of organs and tissues. Metabolic function is maintained by sustaining ATP levels, mitochondrial function, cardiomyocyte contractility, prevention of acidosis, inhibition of induction of apoptosis, maintaining ionontrophy and lusiotrophy by regulating calcium, sodium, potassium and chloride ions.

Abstract: A method for the cryopreservation of eggs, nauplii and juvenile of barnacles. Cryopreserved feed and a use of the preserved organisms as live feed organism in marine aquaculture typically replacing rotifers and Artemia and other life feed organisms.

Abstract: The instant invention is a method for freezing chicken cartilage containing undenatured Type II collagen so that more than eighty percent the Type II collagen of the frozen chicken cartilage remains in the undenatured state. The method is to expose chicken cartilage to a gas such as carbon dioxide gas at a temperature between minus 0.65° C. and minus 1° C. to freeze the chicken cartilage so that more than eighty percent the Type II collagen of the frozen chicken cartilage remains in the undenatured state. In another embodiment, the instant invention is method for freezing chicken cartilage containing undenatured Type II collagen by freezing the chicken cartilage in a thermally insulated container such as a container formed of foamed polystyrene.

Abstract: Improved aqueous herbicidal gel compositions comprising at least one water-soluble herbicide and a gel forming agent are provided. The gel compositions are particularly useful in increasing the loading of the water-soluble agrochemical salt, maximizing agrochemical uptake and/or translocation into treated plants and minimizing agrochemical loss to the environment. Methods for confined application of the gel compositions to control the growth of unwanted plants are also disclosed.

Abstract: This is a way to attract game animals into a desired location. Quick activating with a slow release of scent. It is easy to deploy. Exceptionally long-lasting and environmentally safe.

Abstract: The present invention provides granular compositions containing soil-applied pesticides. In particular, the present invention provides granular compositions containing insecticides, especially soil-applied insecticides, and more specifically still, certain pyrethroid insecticides, such as tefluthrin. The present invention provides also the use of the granular compositions for controlling insects, and methods of controlling insects by application of the granular compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilized water treatment composition, containing (i) an effective amount of a hydrogen peroxide source, (ii) a first stabilizing agent, and (iii) a second stabilizing agent; which is essentially free of any peracid-based compounds, derivatives or salts thereof. A method for the using the stabilized water treatment composition to kill or to inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as gram positive or gram negative bacteria, algae, cyanobacteria, viruses, fungi, mildew, mold or combinations thereof, for various water sources such as streams, ponds, lakes, recirculating water systems, surface water, and any other suitable or desirable water sources is also described.

Abstract: A liquid herbicidal composition is provided, comprising: a. 20 to 35 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a water-soluble herbicidal ingredient; b. a C12-C16 alkyl ether sulfate; c. an organic solvent; and d. an alkyl polyglucoside The composition is stable; i.e., it occurs in a substantially continuous, single phase at temperatures as low as ?20° C. It also has a viscosity of no more than 2000 cps at temperatures as low as 0° C.

Abstract: An adhesive composition for joining fungus spores to the surface of vegetable seeds in a stable manner, characterized in that it includes an aqueous solution of fermented maize liquor and/or soya protein hydrolysates. A method and to the use of the same for quantifying the adhesion capacity by means of an indirect measurement in which fluorescent microspheres joined to the surface of seeds are quantified by means of the fluorescence microscopy technique is also disclosed. This method allows an indirect assessment of the adhesion of fungus spores to the surface of seeds in a simple manner and consequently allows the quality of the adhesive composition of the present invention to be assessed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations useful for affecting the behaviour of mosquitoes. More specifically, the present invention relates to formulations for activating mosquitoes such as for attracting mosquitoes. The present invention further provides methods and dispensers incorporating these formulations. The formulation comprises a thio compound as the active, preferably a thioether such as allyl methyl sulphide (AMS), 1-methylthio-propane, 3-methylthio-propanol (MTPL), (E)-1-methylthio-1-propene, (Z)-1-methylthio-1-propene, or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a pest-control composition comprising at least one active ingredient and at least two other ingredients; wherein the at least one active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of geraniol, nootketone, amyl cinnamaldehyde, catnip, wintergreen, carvacrol, d-limonene, orange oil, lauric acid, alpha pinene, mint, cornmint oil, lemon oil, eucalyptus, eugenol, peppermint, lemongrass oil, and terpenes; and wherein the at least two other ingredients are selected from the group consisting of 2-propanol, alcohol, ethanol, monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol, terpenes, ethoxylated alcohol, dodecanol, ammonia, soap, lauryl polyglucose, polyethylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium olefin sulfonate, cocamidapropyl betaine, kylbenzene sulfonate, polyoxyethelene alkylphenol sulfate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate, sodium sterate, potassium sterate, potassium myristate, tornadol, polyglyceryl sterate, glycol monosterate, potassium oleate, polyglyceryl oleate, tween, polyme

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating and preventing mosquito infestations are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods to reduce or prevent the spread of diseases for which mosquitoes may act as a vector.

Abstract: Self-indicating chemistries are provided for visual detection by a user of efficacious levels of peroxycarboxylic acid concentrations in a solution produced in situ. The self-indicating chemistries include a combination of dyes providing a visual color indication, such as a tri-color indicator system, such as a yellow, green, and red color system indicating in situ threshold levels of peroxycarboxylic acid concentrations in a solution employing the self-indicating chemistry. Systems, kits and compositions for a quantitative assessment of an in situ perhydrolysis reaction to generate peroxycarboxylic acids are provided. Methods of use are further provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for biofilm remediation are disclosed. Biofilm is reduced and removed from soiled surfaces by providing to a surface in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a biocidal surfactant and at least one organic solvent. According to the invention, the biofilm remediation compositions reduce and remove biofilm formation by administering a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The biofilm remediation compositions are stable and effective in concentrated and diluted ready-to-use formulations comprising an anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactant that is not an organocarboxylic acid, a sparingly soluble organic solvent and optionally a soluble organic solvent.

Abstract: A method for controlling aquatic weeds as disclosed. The method includes treating a body of water, such as a lake, with a fluroxypyr derivative herbicide. The fluroxypyr derivative herbicide may be a fluroxypyr ester or a fluroxypyr salt.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) N?-[4-(4,5-dichlorothiazol-2-yl)oxy-2,5-dimethyl-phenyl]-N-ethyl-N-methyl-formamidine (I) and 2) a fungicidal compound II selected from IIa to IId, methods for controlling harmful fungi using mixtures of compound I and a fungicidal compound II, the use of compound I with a fungicidal compound II for preparing such mixtures, and also compositions and plant propagation material comprising such mixtures and compositions.

Abstract: A method for controlling the growth of PPO resistant weeds, which comprises contacting the weed, parts of it, its propagation material or its habitat, with compounds of formula (I) wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims; wherein the PPO resistant weeds are weeds, that are resistant to PPO-inhibiting herbicides except the compounds of formula (I)

Abstract: Plant parasitic nematode can infect crops and causes significant economic losses in agriculture. We developed methods and compositions comprising (a) an inoculant comprising Streptomyces lydicus, and (b) a chemical component comprising a 3,5-disubstituted-1,2,4-oxadiazole or a salt thereof, to reduce an effect of a plant parasitic nematode population on a plant or seed in soil.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to aqueous herbicidal compositions comprising a glufosinate component and an auxin herbicide component. The invention further relates to methods of preparing these compositions and methods of controlling unwanted plants using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to solid herbicidal concentrate compositions comprising one or more herbicide salts, particularly salts of acidic herbicides such as glyphosate salts, glufosinate salts, and/or various auxin herbicide salts. The present invention further relates to various processes for preparing the solid herbicidal concentrate compositions as well as methods of using the solid herbicidal concentrate compositions to prepare herbicidal application mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a powdered insecticide coating composition comprising a mixture of: boric acid compound in a range of about 40% to 60% by weight, an organic compound in a range of about 40% to 60% by weight and aminopolycarboxylic acid compound in a range of about 1% by weight, and methods thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to compositions and methods for enhancing or accelerating plant growth and/or plant productivity. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods disclosed herein concern enhancing growth of terrestrial crops using compositions containing liquid media or growth substrate conditioned by a submersible plant. Other embodiments relate to formulations combining PGPB and various agents that activate and/or promote adhesion of the PGPB to subject plants to improve growth. Still other embodiments relate to improved methods for applying the compositions and formulations disclosed herein to various terrestrial plants.

Abstract: A method of weed control is provided. The method comprises artificially pollinating at least one weed species of interest with pollen of the same species that reduces fitness of said at least one weed species of interest. Also provided are compositions and kits which can be used for performing the methods described herein.

Abstract: To address the problems inherent in creating very thin sheets of dough in a sheeting machine at high speed and with efficient recycling and re-sheeting of the re-work cut out from the sheet, a new sheeting machine with a new front roller is provided, wherein the roller includes non-stick and non-release areas and a plurality of grooves in the non-release area.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for depositing flowable material comprising a chamber housing that receives and deposits flowable material, a rotary valve shaft and a piston shaft inside the chamber housing, the piston shaft rotatable in synchronization with the rotary valve shaft, wherein the piston shaft and the rotary valve shaft form a volumetric pocket to receive the flowable material, wherein the piston shaft rotates between a position that expands the volumetric pocket to draw the flowable material into the volumetric pocket, and a position that compresses the volumetric pocket to urge flowable material from the volumetric pocket.