Abstract: An apparatus includes a carriage, platform, extension member, brush tool member, brush tool, and controller. The carriage is coupled to and moves along a track. The platform has a length orthogonal to and greater than its width and transverse to the lateral direction when in an operational state. The platform pivots such that its front and back ends move vertically in opposite directions. The extension member is movably coupled to the platform and its longitudinal axis is parallel to the platform's length. The back end of the brush tool member is coupled to the front end of the extension member. The brush tool is coupled to the front end of the brush tool member. The controller configured moves the extension member towards the front end of the platform such that a portion of the brush tool extends beyond the front end of the platform.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform, controller, and first and second extension members, brush tool members, and brush tools. The platform has a length orthogonal to and greater than its width. The first and second extension members are movably coupled to the platform and their longitudinal axes are parallel to the length of the platform. The first and second brush tool members are coupled to and extend along the longitudinal axes of the first and second extension members respectively. The first and second brush tools are coupled to and extend along the longitudinal axes of the first and second brush tool members respectively. The controller moves the first extension member towards the front end of the platform, retracts the first extension member towards the back end of the platform, and at a second time after the first time, moves the second extension member towards the front end of the platform.

Abstract: A system includes a platform, an extension member, a spray tool member, and a spray tool. The platform is coupled to and positioned above the carriage. The platform has a length greater than and orthogonal to its width. The extension member is coupled to the platform and its longitudinal axis is parallel to the platform's length. The spray tool member's back end is coupled to the extension member's front end. The spray tool is coupled to the spray tool member's front end and includes a first nozzle oriented in a first direction, a second nozzle oriented in the first direction and positioned in line with the first nozzle, a third nozzle oriented in a second direction and positioned between and offset from the first and second nozzles, and a fourth nozzle oriented in a third direction and positioned between and offset from the first and second nozzles.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a carriage, a platform, an extension member, and a spray tool member. The carriage moves along the track in a lateral direction. The platform is coupled to and positioned above the carriage. The length of the platform is greater than and orthogonal to the width of the platform and transverse to the lateral direction when in an operational state. The platform pivots about a fulcrum positioned between the platform and the carriage such that the front end and the back end of the platform move vertically in opposite directions. The extension member is movably coupled to the platform and has a longitudinal axis parallel to the length of the platform. The extension member extends away from the carriage in a first mode and retracts towards the carriage in a second mode. The spray tool member is coupled to the front end of the extension member.

Abstract: An excrement collection device includes a casing having a bottom wall, two opposing first outer sidewalls, and a second outer sidewall connecting the first outer sidewalls; a receiving space defined by the bottom wall, the first outer sidewalls, and the second outer sidewall and divided into a temporary storage region and a collection region, with the temporary storage region disposed between the second outer sidewall and the collection region; a cleansing component disposed in the temporary storage region; and a support component disposed at the top of the temporary storage region and having rotatable support boards. Excrement left behind at home by pets because of defecation and urination is gathered in the collection region to thereby spare pet keepers the hassles of frequent cleansing, prevent exposure of the excrement to air for a long period of time, and preclude a foul-smelling odor otherwise lingering at home.

Abstract: A box for transporting live animals, particularly of the type of laboratory mice and/or rats, which comprises a base, four side walls and a lid, at least one of the side walls comprising at least one opening for ventilating the internal volume of the box, a protective mesh made of a material such as metal being associated with the at least one opening; the base and the four side walls are made of a material such as polypropylene.

Abstract: A pet container for transporting pets, in particular for air shipment of pets, comprising an outer shell having a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the outer shell defines a pet chamber for accommodating a pet, wherein the outer shell has an opening formed therein for providing access to the pet chamber and a door for opening and closing the opening, and a climate compartment for receiving a cooling or heating medium therein, wherein the climate compartment is provided below the pet chamber and has an orifice for horizontally inserting a cooling or heating medium into and removing a cooling or heating medium from the climate compartment.

Abstract: A pet combination house includes a housing and a connecting unit. The housing includes a plurality of plates, with a folding line being formed at a connection of two plates. The plates are folded upward along the folding line and are connected together to construct the housing. Some of the plates have a side respectively provided with a fastening member. The fastening members of the plates are detachably combined together in pairs when the housing is disposed at the three-dimensional state. At least one of the plates is provided with an opening. At least one of the plates has a face provided with a plurality of apertures. The connecting unit includes a plurality of retaining members mounted on the plates and aligning with the apertures, and a plurality of connecting members mounted in the apertures and retained by the retaining members.

Abstract: A method of assembling pet furniture includes placing a first end of a pillar beam into a stable locking system (SLS) mount affixed to a base platform; placing a second end of the pillar beam into an SLS mount affixed to a top platform; attaching the top platform to the bottom platform by twisting the pillar beam to lock the first end of the pillar beam to the SLS mount affixed to the base platform and to lock the second end of the pillar beam to the SLS mount affixed to the top platform.

Abstract: A pet bowl and tether system includes a pet bowl, having a body with a top, a bottom, and one or more side walls forming a cavity for holding food or water; and a central elongated opening extending from the bottom to the top and positioned within a center of the cavity; a stake to extend through the central elongated opening and into a ground surface, the stake having a tethering device to tether a pet leash to.

Abstract: A device for immobilizing, grooming, and rehabilitating animals comprising: a beam, leg set assembly, crossbeam, suspension strap set, suspension strap clasps at the end of each suspension strap, cranking mechanism, hooking bar, and harness. The cranking mechanism comprises a lockable crank attaching to the first angle bracket, a pulley attaching to the beam at the beam midpoint, a hoist line, comprising a line and a first and second line end running through the pulley and connecting to the crank at the first line end, and a hoist hook attaching to the hoist line at the second line end.

Abstract: A circular grazing system for poultry and/or livestock. The circular grazing system including a center pivot structure installed at a field. The center pivot structure may have a center pivot axis. The field may be a poultry and/or livestock grazing field. The circular grazing system for poultry and/or livestock may include an enclosure for containing poultry and/or livestock. The enclosure may extend generally radially from the center pivot structure to a circumference of the field. The enclosure may be ratably coupled to the center pivot structure such that the enclosure rotates around the center pivot axis.

Abstract: The present abstract refers to an utility model patent application for a dosing dispenser (1), belonging to the field of equipments for dosing and timing the dispensing of animal feed, comprising: a cabinet (2) with compartment (3) that houses the hopper (6) whose outlet (7) opens to a compartment (4) with a vertical outlet pipe (10) and that houses a batch dosing dispenser (20) comprising: a dosing chamber (21); movable carriage (24) whose top wall (25) and bottom wall (26) slide on walls (8) and (9) and between these is mounted the dosing chamber (21) whose upper inlet (22) and lower outlet (23) remain against the walls (8) and (9) and the wall (25) constitutes the closing drawer (28) of the lower outlet (7); the dosing device (20) also comprises a drive mechanism (30) that moves the carriage (24) between the position in which the inlet (22) aligns with the lower outlet (7) of the hopper (6) and the outlet (23) is closed against the bottom wall (9) and position in which the outlet (23) aligns with the outle

Abstract: A system, method and a program product includes configuring a tracking beacon device for associating the tracking beacon device to an entity to be tracked and an owner of the tracking beacon device. The tracking beacon being at least partially implanted into the entity, and the system detects when it is departing a determined boundary. A notification of the escape event is transmitted. The device notifies a monitoring service provider to monitor a signal broadcasted by the tracking beacon and activates a computing device application to receive a communication from the monitoring service provider. The communication at least includes a location for the signal. The tracking beacon is activated to broadcast the signal.

Abstract: An interface is provided for the comfortable and secure positioning of a hat on the head of an animal such as a dog. The device features a body having a bottom section adapted to engage the head of the animal and an exterior fastened or engageable with the interior of a hat. Recesses in the body align with openings in the hat to provide a pathway for the ears of the animal therethrough. The body provides the hat with a rigid structure to maintain its shape on the animal's head. A strap is engageable around the neck of the animal and to the body or hat on opposing sides, to hold the body engaged with the hat on the head of the animal in an as-used position.

Abstract: A furniture animal deterrent system for deterring pets from jumping, or lying, on furniture comprising a housing; a controller located within said housing; an animal presence sensor; a vibration device; and a multi-positional switch, movable between an off position, and at least two on positions relating to different vibration levels; wherein said animal presence sensor, said vibration device, and said multi-positional switch are operably connected to said controller within said housing.

Abstract: An animal training device for use by a handler training an animal is shown. The animal training device includes a tension measurement device for measuring the tension on a leash between the handler and the animal. The animal training device also includes a sound generator that is able to produce sound. The tension measurement device takes a first tension measurement and a second tension measurement after the first measurement. The sound generator produces a sound when the second tension measurement is less than the first tension measurement.

Abstract: A system for monitoring ruminant animal foraging that utilizes a piezoelectric film sensor in communication with a computer processor to record and characterize jaw movement data for the foraging ruminant animal. The processor applies pattern algorithms to categorize the jaw movement data so that the jaw movements are categorized as at least chewing, biting, ruminating, and/or idling.

Abstract: An aquarium has wireless lighting which is configured to turn on a lighting device provided inside the aquarium and vertically move the lighting device in water by a wireless magnetic resonance method. Therefore, a light that can be maintained in a submerged state may be provided, thereby providing better aesthetic effects than existing lights of aquariums. In addition, additional devices such as a filter can be moved in water by using a magnetic field, thereby improving functional effects.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified pigs, porcine organs, tissue, and cells having a reduced propensity to cause a rejection response in a human subject following xenotransplantation. In particular, provided herein are genetically modified pigs lacking nonGal xenoantigens, and porcine cells, tissues, and organs obtained from such genetically modified pigs that are suitable for transplantation into a human. Also provided herein are methods of improving a rejection related symptom in a human subject.

Abstract: A drag knob for adjusting a drag force of a spinning reel includes a knob body, a screwable member and a rotation prevention member. The knob body includes a knob portion rotatable in a circumferential direction of the spool shaft, and an accommodating recess. The knob body protrudes forward in an axial direction and extends in a radial direction. The accommodating recess has a rearward opening in the axial direction of the spool shaft. The screwable member is disposed in the accommodating recess of the knob body and is screwed onto a front end of the spool shaft. The rotation prevention member is configured to prevent the screwable member from rotating relative to the knob body, has a width narrower than a width of the knob portion and protrudes from the screwable member in a same direction as an extending direction of the knob portion of the knob body.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel is described. A clutch mechanism transmits and interrupts the rotational force of the reel handle to the reel spool. A clutch-operating member is movably supported by the reel body between a first position and a second position, and is biased toward the first position. A clutch control mechanism includes a clutch cam that rotates only in one direction each time the clutch-operating member moves from the first to the second position. The clutch control mechanism alternately switches the clutch mechanism to the transmitting state and the interrupting state by rotation of the clutch cam. A clutch return mechanism returns the clutch to the transmitting state by rotation of the handle when the clutch mechanism is in the interrupting state. A regulating member regulates operation of the clutch return mechanism when the clutch mechanism is in the interrupting state by movement of the clutch-operating member.

Abstract: In a fishing float including a buoyant body and a line-passing ring, the buoyant body constitutes a rotating body that rotates about a central axis as rotation center passing through the buoyant body in an up-down direction, and includes a recess located on a lower side of the buoyant body and formed so as to recede upward. The recess is deepest at the rotation center of the rotating body, and becomes shallower in a direction away from the rotation center of the rotating body. The line-passing ring is supported by the buoyant body, and attached to the buoyant body at a position corresponding to the rotation center of the rotating body, so as to protrude upward from an upper surface of the buoyant body.

Abstract: Convertible fishing rod carriers may include an elongate telescoping portion configured to house one or more fishing rods and an enlarged housing configured to accommodate reels of the one or more fishing rods. Carriers described herein may be convertible between a portable configuration, in which the carrier maybe transported by hand, and a mounted configuration, in which the carrier is secured to a vehicle rack. In the mounted configuration, some examples include a locking feature configured to prevent removal of the carrier from the rack.

Abstract: A detection device for detecting a fishing device entering water and a method thereof are provided. The detection device includes a waterproof housing, a circuit board, a capacitive sensing module, and a control unit. The capacitive sensing module and the control unit are disposed on the circuit board. The capacitive sensing module is disposed adjacent to an inside wall surface of the waterproof housing and senses a capacitance value. The control unit receives the capacitance value and when the control unit makes a determination, according to the capacitance value, that the fishing device has entered water, the control unit generates a control signal to activate a to-be-controlled device.

Abstract: A method of predicting a central fishing ground of flying squid family Ommastrephidae, includes three steps of setting spatial and temporal dimension, setting environmental factor, and establishing a central fishing ground prediction model. The spatial and temporal dimension includes three levels of spatial dimensions, and two levels of temporal dimensions of week and month. An SST is selected as a main environmental factor, and two environmental factors, i.e., SSH and Chl-a, are selected as a supplement. The environmental factors include four situations. According to the setting situations of the spatial and temporal dimension and the environmental factor, a set of sample schemes of 24 situations is established using permutation and combination method. An error backward propagation neural network model is established, wherein an input layer inputs data of the sample scheme set, and an output layer outputs a CPUE or a fishing ground grading index converted from the CPUE.

Abstract: The embodied invention provides for the convenient addition of a liquid bait to a netting fly trap bow. The convenient addition of the bait fluid provides for enhanced operation of the fly trap, by simplifying the addition of an unpleasant material, and avoids the need for disassembly of the fly trap to provide additional bait.

Abstract: A circuit and method for boosting the voltage input to the gate of a MOSFET switch used in an electronic rodent trap is provided. By boosting the voltage to the gate, the MOSFET can be fully turned on to activate an effective killing cycle in the electronic rodent trap even when the trap's battery voltage has dropped to a level that would otherwise be insufficient to fully activate the MOSFET.

Abstract: A universal game call includes a barrel having an exhaust end and an intake end and a first inner diameter and the exhaust end and a second inner diameter at the intake end. The barrel is configured to connect to a plurality of calls and accessory pieces. The first call includes an insert end and a reed positioned within the insert end and configured to extend into the barrel when the call is joined to the exhaust end of the barrel. The second call includes an insert end and a mouthpiece end and a reed positioned within the mouthpiece end and extending away from the second call, exterior to the call and barrel. When the first call is connected to the barrel, a first animal sound is produced by forcing air through the barrel from its intake end. When the second call is connected to the barrel, the second animal sound is produced by forcing air through the reed.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus (1) for mixing slaughter offal with a preservative agent, the apparatus comprising an offal collection tank (3) with a bottom (4) provided with a discharge opening (5) connectable to a closable discharge, an agitator (8) extending into the offal collection tank, and a pump unit (9) operatively connectable to the discharge, wherein the apparatus further comprises a preservative reservoir (7) mounted on top of the collection tank (3). A collection and preservation system is provided, wherein the addition of preservation agent can be strictly controlled, can easily and quickly be installed and connected when it is to be used. After use, the system is easily removed and cleaned.

Abstract: The kit for collection of umbilical cord, umbilical cord blood and placenta includes a collection case and a case cover hinged with the collection case. A tool box, a refrigeration box and a freezing box are arranged in the collection case. A liner plate is arranged in the tool box and provided with an accommodating trough, at least three storage troughs and several test tube troughs. An umbilical cord collection box, a placenta collection box and a blood collection bag are respectively arranged in the three storage troughs. A reagent bottle for containing a cell protection solution is arranged in the refrigeration box. Several ice bags are arranged in the freezing box.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to Oxygen Reduction Disposable kits (ORDKit), devices and methods for the improved preservation of whole blood and blood components. The improved devices and methods for the collection of blood and blood components provide for whole blood and blood components having reduced levels of oxygen. The devices and methods provide for the rapid preparation of deoxygenated blood and blood components for storage that improves the overall quality of the transfused blood and improves health outcomes in patients.

Abstract: A variety of agricultural spacer fabrics/textiles are provided that protect plants from insect penetration while allowing for light and air penetration, and methods of use. The textiles can be used alone or in conjunction with agents such as insecticides, insect repellants, and fungicides. The agricultural textile can have an outermost fabric layer, an innermost fabric layer, and a plurality of filaments connecting the outermost fabric layer and the innermost fabric layer.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a method for the control or repellency of biting arthropods. The method comprises bringing the biting arthropods into contact with a biting arthropod repellent formulation. The biting arthropod repellent formulation comprises nootkatone in combination, or in synergistic combination, with skin or plant derived compounds and compounds structurally similar to them (e.g., ketones, cyclic ketones, esters, gamma or delta lactones, and branched and/or unsaturated carboxylic acids), and/or one or more repellents selected from the group consisting of DEET®, para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD), Picaridin, ethyl 3-[acetyl(butyl)amino]propanoate (IR3535), and other nitrogen-containing repellents including amines, amides, and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical combination of (i) linolenic acid, a linolenic acid derivative, a linolenic acid breakdown component, or an ester thereof; and (ii) inositol, an inositol derivative or an inositol breakdown component. The invention also relates to agrochemical compositions comprising the same and the use such a combination for improving plant physiology.

Abstract: The present application relates to compositions comprising 4-chloroindole-3-acetic acid (4Cl-IAA) or an analogue thereof, or a combination of the latter, in the form of a potassium salt, a sodium salt or an amine salt. For example, such compositions can be used used in methods for selectively causing damage or mortality to weed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt or ester thereof, and (b) a synthetic auxin herbicide, an auxin transport inhibitor, agriculturally acceptable salts or esters thereof, or combinations thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to the useful plants, the locus thereof or propagation material thereof a combination of components (A) and (B) in a synergistically effective amount, wherein component (A) is a compound of formula I compound of formula I wherein R is hydrogen or methoxy; Q is R1 is hydrogen, halogen or C1-C6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C3-C6alkinyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C3-C6alkinyl, halophenoxy, halophenyl-C3-C6alkinyl, C(C1-C4alkyl)?NO—C1-C4alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C2-C6haloalkenyl, or C2-C6haloalkenyloxy; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl; R4, R5and R6, independently from each other, are hydrogen, halogen or —?—R7; with the proviso that at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is different from hydrogen; R7 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl or C1-C4alkoxyalkyl; and R8 is hydrogen or methoxy; and agrochemically acceptable salts/isomers/structural isomers/

Abstract: Pesticidal mixtures including a pesticidally active compound I selected from: a) compound a) of formula (I). b) compound b) of formula (Ia), c) mixtures comprising compounds a) and b), and at least one further pesticidal active ingredient are disclosed. Methods and use of these mixtures for combating and controlling insects, acarids or nematodes in and on plants, and for protecting such plants being infested with pests are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I), to the agrochemically compatible salts thereof, to a method for the production thereof and to the use thereof in the field of plant protection.

Abstract: Provided is a compound having excellent control efficacies against pests. Specifically, a compound represented by formula (I) is provided: In the compound represented by formula (I), G represents a benzene ring or pyridine ring, etc.; A represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, etc.; m represents 0, 1, 2, or 3; RX1 represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; RX2 represents a hydrogen atom, etc.; E represents a OR3, etc.; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a C1-C6 alkyl group, etc. The compound represented by formula (I) has excellent control efficacies against pests.

Abstract: A composition for providing a residual sanitizing effect to a surface. The composition comprises a neutralized acrylic polymer, a neutralized acrylic resin or a combination thereof in combination, a biocidal active, and a carrier. The composition comprises a neutralized styrene acrylic polymer, a neutralized styrene acrylic resin or a combination thereof in combination, a biocidal active, and a carrier.

Abstract: In accordance with an example embodiments of the present disclosure, the invention provides an insecticide composition comprising a permethrin component, a tetramethrin component, a pyriproxyfen component, a sodium lauryl sulfate component, an isopropanol component and de-ionized water. In accordance with an additional example embodiments of the present disclosure, the invention provides an insect repellent insecticide composition comprising a permethrin component, a tetramethrin component, pyriproxyfen component, a citronella component, a lemongrass oil component, a sodium lauryl sulfate component an isopropanol component and de-ionized water.

Abstract: An antimicrobial surface treatment method comprising the step of contacting a stainless-steel surface with an aqueous dispersion of at least one functional-lipid construct where the lipid moiety is a phosphatidylethanolamine and the functional moiety confers the antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms in or on a product, material, or medium, such as a fermentable or fermenting medium, susceptible to attack by a microorganism, by treating with aqueous solution comprising monochloramine and at least one organic acid in a synergistically microbicidally effective combined amount to control unwanted microbial growth. Microbicidal aqueous solutions containing monochloramine and at least one organic acid in a synergistically microbicidally effective combined amount to control the growth of at least one microorganism are also described.

Abstract: Processes for treating tomato plants with copper-containing compositions are provided. The treated plants display increased fruit yield, increased fruit weight, and/or increased copper uptake.

Abstract: Processes for treating grassy plants with copper-containing compositions are provided. The treated plants display increased grain yield, increased uptake of essential plant nutrients, and/or increased copper uptake.

Abstract: A composition useful for application to plants, seeds or soil to inhibit fungal infections comprises a protein source inoculated with from 5×107 cfu to 5×109 cfu of a Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain per gram of the protein source.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use The invention relates infer alio to methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel mixtures comprising, as active components, at least one isolated bacterial strain, which is a member of the genus Paenibacillus, or a cell-free extract thereof or at least one metabolite thereof, and at least one other biopesticide. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one of such bacterial strains, whole culture broth or a cell-free extract or a fraction thereof or at least one metabolite thereof, and at least one other biopesticide. The present invention also relates to a method of controlling or suppressing plant pathogens or preventing plant pathogen infections by applying such composition. The present invention also relates to mixtures of fusaricidins which are pesticidal metabolites produced by the abovementioned strains, and other biopesticides.