Abstract: An accessory support system configured for use with a tree stand includes a mounting plate having first opening, a stabilizing bar, and a mounting member configured to attach the mounting plate to a tree. The first opening is disposed proximal the proximal a first circumferential end of the mounting plate. The axis of the first opening is oriented in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to at least one of the upper axial end and a lower axial end of the mounting plate. An accessory support system including at least one support member may be receivable in the mounting plate. A retaining body disposed on the support member may be utilized to store a gun and bow. The accessory support stand may be reconfigured into a modular tree stand.

Abstract: A decoy stand. The decoy stand includes a base having a front end and a rear end, and a pair of support legs disposed on a lower side of the base, the support legs extending angularly and outwardly from the base. A slot is disposed on the base, the slot including an open end on the front end of the base and a closed end on the rear end of the base. The slot is configured to removably receive and releasably engage a keel of a decoy. A floating decoy having a keel can thus be supported by the decoy stand and used as a land decoy.

Abstract: A wildfowl decoy having two opposing heads, one head demonstrating an aggressive posture and the opposing head demonstrating a submissive posture.

Abstract: A system, method, and device for preserving blood and its components is described. The system and method generally include a device having a body defining a chamber, the chamber being configured to receive at least one bag containing blood or its components, the at least one bag being permeable to gas, for example, xenon. A cover is hermetically sealable to the body. An inlet is in fluid communication with the chamber. A pressure indicator is configured to indicate pressure in the chamber, the pressure indicator including a conduit containing a liquid. A portion of the conduit is transparent such that the liquid is visible. A source of pressurized gas, such as xenon, is provided to provide the pressurized gas to the chamber.

Abstract: Provided is a device for vitrification-based cryopreservation which enables easy and reliable vitrification freezing of cells or tissues. The device of the present invention for cell or tissue cryopreservation by vitrification has a porous structure made of a material having a refractive index of 1.45 or less as a vitrification solution absorber.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a fluid that contains biological cells, e.g. seminal fluid. The apparatus (20) includes a tray (22) shaped to define a flat upper surface configured to support the fluid, and an underside. The apparatus (20) further includes a plurality of protrusions protruding from the underside of the tray, which may serve to separate the underside from a flat surface on which the tray is placed, or as delineating protrusions that facilitate subsequent retrieval of the fluid following placement on the tray. The tray has a thickness between 0.4 and 0.8 mm, and is transparent or translucent. The upper surface preferably has a level of hydrophobicity that is sufficient for droplets to maintain their shape to a certain extent. A handle (52) facilitates handling of the tray. The apparatus typically fits into a standard-sized cryogenic vial (70).

Abstract: Microparticles and nanoparticles of hydrophobized polysaccharide and an alpha-cyclodextrin, obtained by self-association in an aqueous medium, the hydrophobized polysaccharide being obtained by grafting of alkyl chains derived from fatty acids, by an acylation reaction. These microparticles and nanoparticles constitute systems used for encapsulating substances of interest, in particular in the pharmaceutical field, and vectorization thereof for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of Formula (I), wherein n is 0 or 1, R1 is H or CH3 and R2 is a linear (C3-C6)alkyl and an insecticide composition comprising at least one insecticide active ingredient and at least one a compound of Formula (I).

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to antifungal nanofibrous materials and the use of such materials.

Abstract: An agricultural and horticultural fungicide composition including prumycin and a surfactin family member as active components and a plant disease controlling method. As the surfactin, family member, surfactin and [Ile7]surfactin are preferred. The composition preferably further contains calcium chloride comprises for improving storage stability.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a synergistically herbicidal effective amount of (a) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester 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) aminopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, and (b) clopyralid, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to produce a synergistic herbicidal effect.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the use of the natural product Ilicicolin H as an agricultural fungicide, compositions comprising Ilicicolin H, and the use of such compositions to treat, control or prevent fungal infection in agricultural products.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel active substance combinations comprising specific heterocyclic trifluorobutenyls and previously known fungicidal agents. Said active substance combinations have a very good synergistic fungicidal, nematicidal, insecticidal, and/or acaricidal effect.

Abstract: A method of stimulating or promoting plant growth includes applying to a crop plant a composition of ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth. In some aspects, embodiments herein provide methods of stimulating or promoting plant growth comprising applying to a crop plant a composition comprising ipfencarbazone in an amount sufficient to stimulate or promote plant growth.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more disinfectants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine, one or more disinfectants and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine and one or more surfactants, a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of one or more guanide-containing compound and one or more alcohols, kits comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a disclosed composition, as well as methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a device using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a surface area using such compositions, methods and uses to clean, disinfect and/or sterilize a microbial infection in an individual using such composit

Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial solution comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of (a) hypochlorous acid, (b) a divalent cation, (c) phosphate anion, and (d) water, as well as a process for its production. Also disclosed is a method of treating or preventing infection associated with abdominal surgery on a mammal, comprising use of the antimicrobial solution.

Abstract: A method of making an antimicrobial poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA)/silver nanocomposite comprising PMMA and silver nanoparticles. The method includes reacting at least one silver salt with a methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer in at least one organic solvent free of water and in the presence of at least one organic free radical initiator to polymerize the MMA monomer to form the PMMA by free radical polymerization while reducing in-situ the silver salt to form the silver nanoparticles, wherein the silver nanoparticles have an average particle size of 35-60 nm, and wherein the PMMA forms a matrix that encloses the silver nanoparticles.

Abstract: Compositions comprising microbiological strains and cultures and methods of use thereof are provided herein. Certain strains, cultures, and compositions thereof are useful for the control of head blight disease, for example, of various crop plants. Biological control compositions, and methods of use thereof to prevent, inhibit or treat the development of plant pathogens or disease and for preserving plant yield, are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes the composition and methods of a granule formulation consist using a liquid biological active that has great handling properties yet still efficacious. The biological active is absorbed into or spray onto a mixture of carriers, dispersants, and/or wetting agents. When the product is formulated as a granule, it has good durability and does not dust which increases handleability of the product during application.

Abstract: An injection molding system (1) is described, for at least one fat-containing product in at least one die (9), equipped with at least one injection means (3), the injection means (3) being equipped therein with at least one injection channel (2), the system (1) comprising at least one heating element (5) arranged inside the injection means (3) in parallel with the injection channel (2) and at least one male half-shell (8) of the die (9), connected to at least one lower surface of at least one cooled support means (7).

Abstract: The present invention relates to frozen confectionary product comprising up to 20% wt fat, up to 25% milk solids non fat (MSNF), from 5 to 40% wt sweetening agent and up to 3% of stabilizer and/or emulsifier, wherein said frozen confectionery further comprises a hydrolyzed whole grain composition and an alpha-amylase or fragment thereof which alpha-amylase or fragment thereof shows no hydrolytic activity towards dietary fibers when in the active state.

Abstract: A method of improving the health of a first group of young monogastric mammals, the first group of young monogastric mammals nursing from a first lactating monogastric mammal during a pre-weaning period, the method including feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of an animal feed during the pre-weaning period, and feeding the first lactating monogastric mammal an effective amount of sugar alcohol during the pre-weaning period.

Abstract: Described herein are products comprising a xylose (e.g., D-xylose or L-xylose and another sweetener such as glucose). Exemplary products include cosmetic products, oral care products, therapeutic products, nutraceutical products, diagnostic, beverages, animal food products, and human food products. Methods of making the xylose containing products from biomass is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and uses of at least one bacterial amylase in poultry feed to improve the nutritional value of the feed. The invention also relates to poultry feed and poultry feed additives comprising at least one bacterial amylase and at least one vitamin and/or mineral which improve the nutritional value of the feed.

Abstract: There is disclosed a super critical hydrolysis extraction apparatus including a pressure container comprising a body and a lid coupled to the body to close a space formed therein to accommodate an object; a contact unit configured to open and close the body, while moving the lid forward and backward; and a pipeline unit comprising a supply line where a liquid for filling in the pressure container and a discharge line for discharging the liquid of the pressure container.

Abstract: A system for the heat treatment of industrial quantities of food or pharmaceutical articles. The system includes an oblong enclosure that is sealed and can be pressurized and having a median longitudinal axis and an inlet for the injection of a heat transfer fluid, an inlet door for the insertion of articles, a support for the articles, which support can be arranged along the median longitudinal axis, such that the articles are placed inside a central space in the enclosure, a defined lateral space being provided between the enclosure and the central space. The enclosure includes an agitation means for agitating the heat transfer fluid, which means is arranged laterally in relation to the central space, in the lateral space located between the enclosure and the central space, to allow the circulation of the heat transfer fluid in a longitudinal direction parallel to the median longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A process for dehydrating products with a dehydrator that includes a dehydration chamber, a heater for heating air in the dehydration chamber, and a fan for circulating air in the dehydrator includes receiving a set temperature at which to perform the dehydration and a set time for which to perform the dehydration. The process also includes setting the heater to operate in an on condition and setting the fan to run at a low speed until the temperature in the dehydration chamber reaches the set temperature. The process further includes setting the heater to an off condition and setting the fan to run at a high speed when the temperature in the dehydration chamber reaches the set temperature.

Abstract: A system and method for cooking a food item, such as poultry, includes heating cooking fluid in a cooking vessel to a temperature sufficient to cook poultry and placing the poultry on a substantially horizontal perforate plate, breast down, such that the poultry is at least partially immersed in the cooking fluid. The perforate plate prevents poultry skin from sticking to a support, such as a deep fry cooking basket. The immersed poultry is cooked for a selected cooking period and then removed, along with the perforate plate from the cooking fluid. The poultry is then removed from contact with the perforate plate.

Abstract: This application provides a method for producing instant noodles having fresh noodle-like flavor and texture. The method for producing instant noodles comprises a heat treatment of noodle strings under specific conditions, such as specific temperature and humidity. Particularly, the method for producing instant noodles comprises the step of carrying out a heating process at an intra-chamber temperature of 130 to 220° C., where the heating process is carried out in an atmosphere of ?5% to +10% of the absolute humidity of steam under atmospheric pressure at the temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing instant noodles using extruded noodles, with each noodle having a hole extending therethrough in a longitudinal direction, wherein the hole closes or contracts during boiling or rehydration in hot water and the hole in a cross section of the noodle is configured such that a plurality of grooves are formed rotationally symmetrically about a center of the cross section, extending in an outer radial direction from the center of the cross section of the noodle.

Abstract: A popcorn popping machine which pops popcorn in batches/cycles. A sensor on a popcorn popping machine senses pops of popcorn in the kettle. A system computer controller monitors the rate of popping sensed by the sensor and uses the beginning of the decline in the rate of popping as a basis for controlling heat to the kettle during a given cycle/batch. Activation of the dump mechanism, which terminates the popping cycle/batch, is initiated when the computer controller detects a predetermined programmed minimum pop count rate after the heat has been turned OFF.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for providing suggestions based on a flavor signature delta measured between samples prepared according to a recipe. An application obtains a flavor signature for a canonical sample prepared according to the recipe and a flavor signature for a sample subsequently prepared according to the recipe. The application generates a flavor signature delta from the flavor signatures of the samples. The flavor signature delta indicates a difference in the measure of each of the olfactory compounds in the samples. The application identifies one or more ingredients, each ingredient identified from at least one of the olfactory compounds present in the flavor signature delta. The application then generates one or more suggestions for preparing a sample based on the identified ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes and intermediates for the preparation of compounds of formula (I): or a salt or oxide thereof wherein Alk, M1, M2, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and n are as described herein. The present invention also relates to compounds of formula (I) and composition comprising a compound of formula (I). Also disclosed is a method of altering or improving the taste of a composition that includes adding to the composition at least one compound of formula (I), in an amount effective to obtain a modified composition having altered or improved taste relative to an otherwise identical composition lacking said compound.

Abstract: Both dairy and non-dairy based high protein ingredient systems that are available in either a liquid or dry powder blend. These ingredient system options have been balanced to provide a rich and creamy mouthfeel which can be easily added into a wide array of products to enhance their protein and nutritional levels without creating the sandy or gritty texture that typically forms. The liquid version has already been pasteurized or asceptically packaged for easy incorporation into other liquid products such as smoothies, yogurts, puddings, jells, toppings, fillings, carbonated or still beverages such as juices of milks, ice cream mixes, frozen yogurts and frozen desserts. The powdered version is designed to be easily blended into other dry mixes, batters, baked goods, cereals, dressings, hummus products, breads, and dry dessert mixes, while liquid additive versions may be added to water, milk products such as liquid milk and yogurt, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus for roasting coffee beans comprises a roasting chamber for containing coffee beans. The roasting chamber is positioned within a resonant cavity of a waveguide. A microwave emitter produces microwave energy within the waveguide with one or more stable high intensity microwave regions within the roasting chamber to heat the coffee beans in the roasting chamber to a temperature sufficient to roast the coffee beans. A device configured to move the coffee beans within the one or more high intensity microwave regions is coupled to the roasting chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to produce a homogenized tobacco material for use in a heat-not-burn aerosol-generating article, comprising the steps of: —selecting a first target value for a first tobacco characteristic, said first tobacco characteristic being reducing sugars and the first target value being comprised between about (8) percent and about (18) percent in dry weight basis of a total amount of tobacco present within the homogenized tobacco material; —selecting a second target value of a second tobacco characteristic, wherein the second tobacco characteristic is one of total ammonia and total alkaloids; —blending graded tobacco types so as to form the tobacco blend, each graded tobacco type comprising a predetermined amount of the first and second tobacco characteristics, so that the first and second target values of said first and second tobacco characteristics are obtained in said blend within a predetermined tolerance range; —grinding said tobacco blend into a blended tobacco powder;

Abstract: A smoking article and method of manufacture provides a sheet of smokable material having a plurality of edges. One or more score or cuts are made in the sheet that each extend a partial distance from a first said edge toward a second said edge, the score or cut separating large and small sections of the sheet. A hinge is defined by a portion of the sheet of smokable material that is next to a score or cut, said hinge joining the large section to the small section. A conically shaped form is provided for shaping the sheet. The form has an outer surface, a large diameter end, a small diameter end, and a cavity that extends to said small diameter end. Corrugations on the small section of the sheet enable the small section to be fitted into the cavity via the small diameter end. The hinge enables the sheet to fold when the small section occupies the cavity in an assembled position wherein the large section is wrapped around the form outer surface.

Abstract: An adjustable capacity reservoir for processing rod-like elements for tobacco industry, having partitioned multiple chambers.

Abstract: An adhesive transfer system for applying a pattern of adhesive to a web of tipping paper as it is being fed through a smoking article filter assembly unit including a transfer roller and an applicator roller, the transfer roller having an engraved pattern on its surface that corresponds to the pattern of adhesive to be applied to the tipping paper web, the applicator roller being nipped with the transfer roller so that adhesive received on its surface is transferred from said engraved region onto the applicator roller as the transfer roller and applicator roller rotate to form an adhesive pattern on the applicator roller for subsequent transfer onto a moving web of tipping paper in contact with said applicator roller, where the engraved pattern includes individual adhesive containing cells to break up adhesive that coats the engraved region of the transfer roller.

Abstract: A cigar holder assembly includes a filter holder that includes: a first filter holder piece having a first end to connect to a smoking machine and a second end, and a second filter holder piece having a first end and a second end, a first opening extending axially into the first end and a second opening extending axially into the second end, and the second end of the first filter holder piece and the first end of the second filter holder piece fit together. The assembly includes a cigar holder having a first end and a second end to receive a cigar, and the second end of the second filter holder piece and the first end of the cigar holder fit together; and a seal has an opening that extends through its entire thickness, the seal configured to fit in the opening in the first end of the cigar holder.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a pack for holding and re-charging an e-cigarette. The pack comprises a pack battery; a body portion including a tube for receiving an e-cigarette; a re-charging mechanism for re-charging the e-cigarette received into the tube using the pack battery; and a lid attached to the body portion. The lid can be opened to allow the e-cigarette to be received into the tube, and closed to retain the e-cigarette in the tube. The pack is configured to transition from a higher power state to a lower power state a predetermined period of time after the lid is opened and before the lid has been shut.

Abstract: An e-vapor device may include a housing shell configured to receive a supply packet containing a pre-vapor formulation, a mouthpiece secured to an end of the housing shell, a puncture device within the housing shell, and a heater structure within the housing shell and arranged to be in thermal contact with the pre-vapor formulation. The mouthpiece is configured to transition from a protracted position to a retracted position. The puncture device is configured to pierce the supply packet to release the pre-vapor formulation when the mouthpiece transitions to the retracted position. The heater structure is configured to vaporize the pre-vapor formulation to generate a vapor.

Abstract: An electrically operated aerosol-generating system may include a reservoir configured to hold a liquid aerosol-forming substrate, an atomizer assembly configured to vaporize the liquid aerosol-forming substrate to form an aerosol, and a pump configured to convey the liquid aerosol-forming substrate from the reservoir to the atomizer assembly. The reservoir may include a substantially rigid housing and an inlet valve that is configured to allow air into the reservoir based on a pressure difference between an interior of the housing and an exterior of the housing exceeding a threshold pressure difference. This improves the reliability and efficiency of delivery of liquid to the wick. The system may further include a robust reservoir that is configured to at least partially mitigate liquid leakage between the reservoir interior and the reservoir exterior.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an electronic vaporizing device having messaging functionality. The electronic vaporizing device may be configured to send and receive messages to other electronic vaporizing devices, electronic communication devices, and the like. In one embodiment, the messages may include information associated with the type and amount of material to be vaporized. The electronic vaporizing device may include a mixing component operable to withdraw a selected amount of vaporizable material from one or more of the containers to produce a vaporizable mixture according to the information included in the messages.

Abstract: A nursing garment that includes a back portion comprising a back layer; and a front portion coupled to the back portion. The front portion includes an external layer; a first middle layer that includes a leak-resistant fabric having at least one edge that is cut on the bias; a second middle layer that includes an absorbent material; and an innermost layer configured to be in contact with a nipple of a user, wherein the innermost layer includes a fabric configured to wick moisture away from the nipple of the user. The external layer, the first middle layer, the second middle layer and the innermost layer are coupled together such that the first middle layer extends between the external layer and the second middle layer, and the second middle layer extends between the first middle layer and the innermost layer.

Abstract: A dress created from a shirt is disclosed, such as a dress for an infant, toddler, or small girl created from a man's button-down shirt. The shirt is cut horizontally with a portion below the cut forming a skirt with pleats formed by partially deforming and closing the top side of the skirt while it sewed to a torso of the dress. The torso is also cut from the same shirt, having two arm holes and a front and back side sewn together but being, in embodiments, reversed from the front and back side of the shirt in order that a placket of the button-down shirt is split with a portion in the back side of the torso and a portion in the front side of the skirt in embodiments of the disclosed technology.

Abstract: A jersey shirt having a frontal appearance of a dress shirt and a back appearance of a sports jersey. The jersey shirt may be a unitary garment or have separable garment components. The jersey shirt provides a formal dress shirt frontal appearance when worn with a jacket and provides a sports jersey appearance on the back of the shirt when the jacket is removed.

Abstract: A covering designed to fit over all or part of a person's hand which contains one or more openings is provided. The opening(s) allow a person to use their thumb and/or fingers while still wearing the covering. A method of making the covering and tools for making the covering are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of a glove including a cut out portion and a reinforcing panel are described herein. In many embodiments, a glove comprises a glove body with a dorsal side, a palmar side, a plurality of finger portions, a thumb portion, and a wrist portion. The wrist portion defines a glove opening in communication with an interior portion defined within the glove body. A reinforcing panel is secured on an outer surface of the glove body between the thumb portion and the wrist portion. A cut out portion defines an opening formed through the reinforcing panel and in communication with the interior portion of the glove body to minimize bunching up of the glove body. Other embodiments of gloves are described herein.

Abstract: A welding glove is provided. The welding glove includes a plurality of finger portions including an index finger portion and middle finger portion having an exterior layer and intermediate layer that each include a diameter that is at least twice the diameter of the exterior layer and intermediate layer, respectively, of the thumb portion, the ring finger portion, and the pinky finger portion. In this way, when employing the welding glove, a user's trigger fingers include a larger cross-sectional area for actuating a welding trigger, which facilitates the absorption and redistribution of pressure on the user's fingers when actuating a welding trigger. In addition, the larger cross-sectional area aids in the absorption of any opposite force exerted onto a user's fingers by the welding trigger, thereby reducing the discomfort and stress associated with actuating a welding trigger for prolonged periods of time.