Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct pepper variety NUN 89007 PPS as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 89007 PPS is an orange, mini sweet pointed sweet pepper variety for the snacking segment, comprising resistance to Pepper Mild Mottle Virus (PMMoV) Pathotype 0 and/or to Potato Y Virus Pathotype 0 and Pathotype 1.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for targeted modification of one or more endogenous plant malate dehydrogenase genes.

Abstract: A ventilation and temperature regulation structure for an animal house, comprising a house body and a temperature regulation device with a culture layer, the house body comprising a temperature equalization device and an exhaust gas extraction device, the temperature equalization device includes a temperature equalization passage passing through the culture layer, several ventilation holes are disposed on the side wall of the temperature equalization passage; and an outlet end of the temperature regulation device is connected with the temperature equalization passage. Such technical solution is to provide a temperature regulation structure for an animal house having good ventilation, waste reduction and good effect of temperature regulation.

Abstract: An excrement treatment material includes a plurality of granules that absorb excrement. Each granule includes a granular core portion, and a coating portion. The core portion has a circular cross-section, and has a function of absorbing and retaining the excrement. The coating portion coats the core portion. The coating portion has a function of causing the plurality of granules, which have absorbed the excrement, to adhere to each other. In a cross-section of each granule that is in the same plane as the cross-section of the core portion, a thickness of the coating portion on one side of the core portion is smaller than a thickness of the coating portion on another side of the core portion.

Abstract: An elevated pet suspension harness includes a front support, a rear support, and a mid-section coupled together. The front support includes a first leg opening, a second leg opening, and a neck opening. The rear support includes a third leg opening, a fourth leg opening, and a tail opening. The mid-section is made of a flexible and resilient material. A pair of straps are coupled the upper ends of the front support and the rear support. The upper ends of the front support, the rear support, and the mid-section define a gap therebetween sized to receive a pet.

Abstract: A bed device having sidewalls and a bottom that forms an interior region for holding materials such as pets such as dogs for installation in a vehicle by mounting headrest mounts over the headrests of a vehicle.

Abstract: An arrangement and a method for supporting dairy animal management, with a portable milking unit operable to communicate using short-range wireless communication and a wireless user equipment operable to communicate using short-range wireless communication, where the portable milking unit provides data related to a milking session of a specific dairy animal directly to the wireless user equipment over a short-range wireless link, and the wireless user equipment receives the data directly from the portable milking unit over the short-range wireless link. The received data includes information indicative of a milk yield of the specific dairy animal during the milking session, and the wireless user equipment stores the received data in a memory, retrieves previously stored data related to one or more previous milking sessions, and provides a representation of the received data and the retrieved previously stored data on a display.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention identifies an animal which has entered a predetermined region. An embodiment of the present invention includes an individual-identifying section (134) which identifies an animal that has entered an animal toilet (1), on the basis of at least one selected from: a body weight of a pet as measured when that pet was in the animal toilet; and identification information indicated by a signal whose strength at the predetermined region is greater than or equal to a threshold value, the signal being emitted from a transmission device worn by a pet.

Abstract: A pet washing collar includes a flexible permeable hose for placement around the neck of a pet. A hose coupling delivers water into the interior of the hose which distributes water around part of the neck of the pet. In some embodiments, the flexible permeable hose includes inner and outer tubes. A length adjuster allows lengthening and shortening of the collar to accommodate pets of different size. A buckle connects ends of the collar together to allow it to be placed and removed from a pet. The effective water distributing length of the hose is adjustable by selectively pinching off part of the hose.

Abstract: The invention is a novel pet toy wherein a specialized reed and accordion style squeaker tube is attached to a dual layer self-inflating chamber and mimics the “moo” of a cow when an animal depresses the toy. A plush fabric outer layer is designed to look like a cow.

Abstract: An absorbent article for an animal includes: a band part that is fitted in a freely detachable manner around a torso of an animal and has a torso-facing surface facing the torso of the animal when it is worn, and a non-torso-facing surface located on a side opposite the torso-facing surface; and an absorbing body section disposed along a dorsal region, lower crotch region and abdominal region of the animal and having at least one end, from among a dorsal side end located on a dorsal region side of the animal and an abdominal side end located on an abdominal region side of the animal, engaged and fastened in a freely detachable manner with the band part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for customized monitoring of sounds caused by respiratory distress in a group of farm animals in a specific farm, stable, or section of a stable, a non-transitory processor readable medium having stored thereon processor executable instructions configured to cause a processor to perform the method according to the invention, a computing device to carry out the method according to the invention, and a kit of parts for carrying out each of the inventive method comprising such a computing device and at least one microphone.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to sensor apparatuses for attachment to an animal that include a housing and a sensor assembly. The housing can be attachable to the animal and includes an internal cavity formed therein. The sensor assembly can be disposed within the internal cavity of the housing. The sensor assembly includes a force sensor and an accelerometer arranged to detect force data and accelerometer data representative of a physiological state of the animal. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to method and sensor systems for detecting a physiological state of an animal.

Abstract: A poultry management device comprises a living area for the poultry, a collection device having a collection face for poultry droppings, the collection device being disposed below the living area, and a drying device configured for drying the poultry droppings on the collection device. The drying device comprises a fan element which is mounted so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis which is aligned at an angle of 45° to 90° in relation to the collection face.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide an aviary that includes a floor, a roof, and at least one wall having a plenum to draw air adjacent the roof down the plenum toward the floor. At least one cage tower is disposed on the floor. At least one walkway is disposed adjacent the at least one cage tower and is configured to facilitate bird access to the at least one cage tower. A fan is disposed in flow communication with the plenum to circulate air in the aviary.

Abstract: A bird feeder is provided with a containing structure including an internal space and at least one feeding opening on an outer surface of the containing structure and communicating with the internal space; a perch including a central bossed hole with the containing structure disposed through, and a channel disposed through a surface of the bossed hole wherein the perch is disposed under the feeding opening and configured to slidably, longitudinally move on the containing structure; at least one positioning device disposed through the channel to urge against the containing structure for fastening the perch and the containing structure together; and a blocking roof releasably disposed on the containing structure and above the feeding opening. A height difference between the blocking roof and the perch is adjustable.

Abstract: The Vertical Frame Orientation Bee Container is unique in that it allows for positioning of Langstroth bee hive frames in said container in the vertical frame position and allows access to said frames without removal of any hive body or super above, or requiring movement of the container (excluding covers) on any axis, with the best embodiment having dimensions that allow it to be used interchangeably with Langstroth type hive bodies, supers, compatible hives, and most devices for Langstroth hives. It also adds features that are designed to allow for ease in separating propolized components from each other while limiting any damage to the container constituents.

Abstract: An aquatic habitat structure mountable with a bulkhead includes an elongate body including a longitudinal axis, and a mounting member configured to couple the elongate body to the bulkhead. The aquatic habitat structure additionally includes one or more modular habitats, and one or more mounting brackets, wherein each of the one or more mounting brackets are configured to couple at least one of the one or more modular habitats to the elongate body.

Abstract: We disclose that a target organ such as kidney can be regenerated by complementing a developmental deficiency leading to a lack of development of the target organ in a non-human first mammal by injecting a somatic cell nuclear transfer cell (SCNT cell) into a developed blastocyst of the non-human first mammal. We also disclose a method for producing a target organ, using an SCNT cell, in a living body of a non-human first mammal having an abnormality associated with a lack of development of the target organ in a development stage, the target organ produced being derived from a second mammal that is an individual different from the non-human first mammal.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising the antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in the methods.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel is disclosed. The dual-bearing reel includes a metal frame, a pinion gear, a bearing, a clutch member, and a clutch supporting member made of resin. The metal frame supports a handle shaft. The pinion gear is configured to transmit the rotation of the handle shaft to a spool shaft. The bearing rotatably supports the pinion gear. The clutch member is used for switching the spool shaft and the pinion gear between a coupled state and a decoupled state. The resin clutch supporting member is fixed to the frame. The clutch supporting member supports the clutch member. The clutch supporting member includes a bearing support part for supporting the bearing.

Abstract: A torque limiting device includes a first rotating member, a second rotating member, an engagement member, and a biasing member. The biasing member biases the engagement member from a first rotating member toward a second rotating member. The biasing member biases the engagement member in a direction inclined relative to a radial direction of the first rotating member.

Abstract: A portable storage device with seating capabilities includes of a hollow enclosure, a planar top panel, a planar bottom panel, a first opening, a second opening, at least one pull-out drawer, and a sliding mechanism. The planar top panel and the planar bottom panel are connected at opposite ends of the hollow enclosure. Both the first opening and the second opening traverse into a structural body of the hollow enclosure. Thus, an interior of the hollow enclosure can be accessed through the first opening or the second opening. Preferably, the at least one pull-out drawer is integrated into the first opening through the sliding mechanism. As a result, small items can be organized in the at least one pull-out drawer. The planar top panel, which can be sleeved by a padded cover, is used for seating purposes when the hollow enclosure is in an upright position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an animal shoe (1), in particular an orthopedic shoe for animal feet (2) for the relief of lame even-toed ungulates (3), as well as to a shoe base (11) and to a kit for such an animal shoe (1). In order to relieve the injured region of lame animals, such as even-toed ungulates, inexpensively and safely, quickly and easily even by inexperienced staff, the animal shoe (1) according to the invention comprises a shoe base (11) having an outsole (13) and an insole (14) that is disposed opposite to the outsole (13), and a fastening shaft (12) which can be customized accurately to the animal foot (2) and for affixing to the animal foot (2). The shoe base (11) according to the invention comprises an outsole (13) which is formed from closed-cell foam (18) and an insole (14) which is disposed opposite to the outsole (13).

Abstract: A flying insect light trap monitoring device and related methods and systems. The flying insect light trap monitoring device includes a housing, camera, controller, and communications module. The housing includes a mounting structure configured to couple with a flying insect light trap. The camera generally includes a wide angle lens. The camera and wide angle lens are secured to the housing and take a digital photograph image of a glue board in the flying insect light trap. The controller, including a processor and a memory, is secured within the housing and is communicatively coupled to the camera. The controller receives the digital photograph image. The communications module is operatively coupled with the controller and sends data packets, including the digital photograph image, to a remote server. Further, an image processing engine that processes the image and generates an insect count can be included.

Abstract: Provided is a tick trap having a glue constructed to trap ticks touching the glue by sticking to the ticks, and a plant based scent that attracts ticks to the glue, and a method of trapping ticks using the tick trap. The tick trap can be used to trap ticks within a dwelling or in the environment.

Abstract: An animal trap, according to one embodiment, includes: a first portion having upper and a lower ends; a second portion in sliding relationship with the first portion, the first and second portions being relatively positionable between cocked and deployed positions; a biasing mechanism for biasing the first and second portions towards the deployed position; a trigger mechanism for selectively locking the first and second portions in the cocked position; and an end unit removably coupled to the lower end of the first portion. The end unit includes: a base; at least two unique members extending from a bottom end of the base; and a bottom portion coupled to a distal end of each of the unique members. A first end of each of the unique members is coupled to the base, while each of the distal ends are at a second end of each of the unique members.

Abstract: An animal trap for holding animals may include the trap having an open bottom to allow access to the ground or support surface; the trap may have a frame to support a wire grid; a ground anchor to be positioned in the ground or support surface; and a flexible and extending connector to connect the frame with the ground anchor.

Abstract: A trap has a housing including an entrance. Internally, the trap has a trigger structure including a trigger plate and a latch mechanism, coupled with the housing; and a pivoting structure pivotally coupled with the housing and adapted to releasably engage with the latch mechanism of the trigger structure. When the trap is triggered by a rodent, the pivoting structure disengages from the latch mechanism and the pivoting structure pivots towards a rear wall of the housing and the trigger plate, and the trigger plate pivots toward the pivoting structure, moving the rodent against towards the rear wall of the housing and trapping the rodent between the pivoting structure and the rear wall. Once the trap is triggered, the rodent is contained and in most cases, killed, within the trap.

Abstract: A display assembly includes a cylindrical rod having a first end and a second end; a panel holder defining a slot and a first passageway; and a panel disposed partially disposed within the slot. The first end of the cylindrical rod is within the first passageway such that the panel and panel holder are rotatable with respect to the rod.

Abstract: A hollow body, head, or any operable combination thereof, visually representing the shape of an animal or bird, comprising an internally or externally located electronic programmable light source that when illuminated projects light to at least one specific surface area of body or head.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for modeling ocular translaminar pressure gradients ex vivo. A first fluid pressure level can be applied to a first side of a wall of donor eye cup (e.g., a posterior human eye cup) to simulate intracranial pressure (ICP), for example around the optical nerve head (ONH), and a second fluid pressure level can be applied to a second side of the wall of the donor eye cup to simulate intraocular pressure (IOP). These devices, systems, and methods are unique in that they allow ex vivo modeling of dynamic changes in translaminar pressure gradients.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cryopreservation vessel which has a coating that is capable of inhibiting the adhesion of cells or proteins and is resistant not only to aqueous solvents but also to organic solvents (for example, cryoprotectants, in particular, dimethyl sulfoxide).

Abstract: Non-water-continuous pesticidal microemulsions are described as well as methods of preparing these microemulsions and methods of using these microemulsions to prepare pesticidal application mixtures that are oil-in-water (O/W) macroemulsions. Herbicidal concentrate compositions having a high loading of an auxin herbicide are also described along with methods of preparing these concentrate compositions, and methods of using these concentrate compositions in preparing certain non-water-continuous herbicidal microemulsion compositions. Further, various herbicidal compositions having improved chemical stability and extended residual weed control are described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water-dispersible and stable solid composition including: at least one aromatic alcohol, at least one emulsifying agent and/or an oil; at least one texturing agent; and at least one effervescent acid-base pair. Also disclosed are methods for use of the composition, particular as a phytosanitary product.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a medical device consisting of a blocker made of a mixture of natural products such as African palm oil and the triglycerides thereof and natural waxes as active and emulsifying components, polymer and silver nanoparticles, acting as a blocker for latex protein and other skin irritants.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention relate to antimicrobial emulsions for use as surface disinfectants, oral cleansers, wound dressings, agricultural and industrial sanitizers. The emulsions may include stable alcohol-free or reduced alcohol emulsions based on naturally derived plant phenolics. The emulsions may use edible surfactants at ultra-low concentrations, are non-irritating and possess rapid, high antimicrobial activity against a host of pathogenic microorganisms. Such properties permit the use of these emulsions in health care and in applications involving food preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of antimicrobial treatment using ionic liquids (ILs), IL complexes, polymers comprising ILs, and polymers comprising neutral ethylene diamine compounds. Also disclosed are novel IL complexes, polymers comprising ILs, and polymers comprising neutral ethylene diamine compounds.

Abstract: Pathogen infection and infestation can be controlled in humans, animals and plants by contacting the pathogen with an effective amount of a combination of a plant defensin or a functional natural or synthetic derivative or variant thereof and a non-defensin peptide. Pathogen contamination in environmental locales can also be controlled. The combination of the defensin and peptide are synergistic compared to the use of each alone at the same individual dose as used in the combination. The combinations can be presented in agents and natural and synthetic formulations and extracts.

Abstract: A natural liquid composition is provided for disinfectant, antibacterial or anticorrosion applications. The natural liquid composition is an electrospun solubilized composition of natural chitosan (CS) and an FDA approved polymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Two fillers, citric acid (CA) and ascorbic acid (AA), added anti-corrosion property to the composite nanofiber solution without affecting the other properties (disinfectant and antibacterial) and have a final synergistic effect of all components together in a final solution form. Embodiment of the invention advances the art by providing a natural solution to overcome at least some of the problems with the currently used agents.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling nematodes are described herein, e.g., nematodes that infest plants or animals. The compounds include oxazoles, oxadiazoles and thiadiazoles.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a contact lens solution that is safer to eyes such that it has little or no effects on eye tissue and has the versatility that makes the solution applicable to a wide range of contact lenses, while exhibiting desirable anti-Acanthamoeba activity. The objective is achieved by the anti-Acanthamoeba contact lens solution containing a cationic polymer having an average molecular weight in a range of 150,000 to 1,600,000 and having in its molecule a diallyldimethylammonium chloride unit and an inorganic salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives. The invention further provides processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A heterocyclic compound that exhibits superior control effects against harmful arthropods is provided. In particular, a heterocyclic compound of formula (I) is provided, wherein the variable groups are as defined in the specification. Also provided is a composition containing the heterocyclic compound of formula (I) and one or more types of components selected from the components described in the specification.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein component (A) defined by formula (I) is a 3,4-dihydroisoquinoline having a 1-benzimidazolyl substituent and component (B) is selected from difenoconazole, hexaconazole, azoxystrobin, fludioxonil, cyprodinil, fluazinam, isopyrazam, pyroquilon, tricyclazole, chlorothalonil, propiconazole, penconazole, fenpropimorph, fenpropidin, sulphur and Bacillus subtilis var. amyloliquefacien s Strain FZB24. The use of the composition in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active pyridino-/pyrimidino-pyridine derivatives, as well as to processes and intermediates used for the preparation of such derivatives. The invention further extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such derivatives, as well as to the use of such compounds and compositions in controlling undesirable plant growth: in particular the use in controlling weeds, in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A method of controlling potato psyllid in plant propagation materials comprising applying a composition comprising cyantraniliprole and abamectin to the plant propagation material.

Abstract: This invention is directed to synergists for organophosphate (OP), carbamate (CM) and/or pyrethroid/synthetic pesticides (SP). This invention is further directed to a composition comprising organophosphate, carbamate, and/or pyrethroid/synthetic pyrethroid, and at least one boronic acid derivative. This invention further provides methods for killing insect pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition and more particularly an antimicrobial composition for cleansing applications that provides antimicrobial efficacy in relatively short contact times. Accordingly, the present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising: a) 0.1 to 100 ppm by weight of a silver compound; b) a salt of a sulphonic acid; and, c) 1 to 85% by weight of a salt of fatty acid wherein, the sulphonic acid is an aromatic sulphonic acid.

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.