Abstract: A versatile canine harness pack includes a carrier configured to receive one of several usage-related inserts. The carrier has a midsection adapted to cover the back of the animal, and two side portions adapted to cover the shoulders of the animal. The side portions have forward curved edges that extend forwardly beyond the forward, concave edge of the midsection, enabling the side portions to rest over the shoulders of the animal for enhanced conformity with the animal's anatomy. The carrier has a back edge with a zipper facilitating access to the interior of the compartment. One or more flexible insert panels are configured to be received in the compartment. Each insert may further feature loops and/or hook-and-loop fasteners to hold articles for a particular purpose. Inserts may be configured to hold articles on both sides. In the preferred embodiment, the interior of the compartment and the inserts are generally heart-shaped.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method, system and apparatus for detecting when an animal is in heat. The invention further relates to a method of alerting a responsible individual that the animal is in heat. The method for detecting when an animal is in heat comprises the steps of, using a sensor mounted on a bull, monitoring the activity of the bull in the proximity of the animal. Thereafter, the activity of the bull is analysed before finally it is determined, based on the analysed activity of the bull, whether or not the animal is in heat. The invention shifts the focus from the animal, such as a cow, to the bull and leans on the natural instincts of the bull to determine when the cow is in heat. By implementing such a system, a more reliable and/or less expensive system than many of the existing offerings is provided.

Abstract: A marine bioproduction facility for farming of sessile marine organisms in a body of water is disclosed. The facility comprises an array of at least two production modules in contiguous geometrical relationship to each other, where each of the at least two production modules is adapted to be arranged within a vertical column with a predefined horizontal cross section and extending downwards from the water surface, where at least one of the at least two production modules comprises at least one growth surface for sessile marine organisms, and an upper part comprising at least one opening adapted to allow access to the vertical column. Further, a method for growth and harvesting of marine sessile organisms using the marine bioproduction facility is presented.

Abstract: An aquaculture system includes a pen configured to be disposed in a body of water and configured to at least temporarily store aquatic animals during development. A control system is configured to receive electric power from a power source and is configured to provide electric power to a pumping mechanism coupled to the pen such that the pumping mechanism provides a flow of water through the pen. A set of buoyancy tanks are coupled to the pen. A portion of the control system is in fluid communication with the set of buoyancy tanks and is configured to adjust a volume of fluid in at least one buoyancy tank to move the pen from a first position in which the pen is partially submerged in the body of water to a second position in which the pen is fully submerged in the body of water.

Abstract: An ant farm with an internal light source to front or backlight a decorative background image within a frame to maximize the easthetic beauty of the ant farm.

Abstract: A method for producing a genome edited cell or a non-human organism, comprising the step of introducing (a) an artificial nuclease system which cleaves both ends of a genome editing target region, and (b) a nucleic acid sequence formed by arranging a 5?-side homology arm sequence, a donor DNA sequence, and a 3?-side homology arm sequence in this order from a 5?-side, the 5?-side homology arm sequence being a homologous sequence of one nucleic acid sequence outside the genome editing target region, and the 3?-side homology arm sequence being a homologous sequence of the other nucleic acid sequence outside the genome editing target region, into a cell or a non-human organism.

Abstract: In this application, the provided are: a Down syndrome rat model characterized in that a rat gene homologous to at least one gene present on a human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof is a trisomy and is transmittable to progeny; or a Down syndrome rat model characterized in that it comprises a human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof, or an exogenous rat chromosome or fragment thereof on which a rat gene homologous to the human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof is present, wherein at least one gene on the human chromosome 21 or fragment thereof or on the exogenous rat chromosome or fragment thereof is added to endogenous rat genes homologous to the at least gene so as to become a trisomy and to be transmittable to progeny: and a method for producing the Down syndrome rat model.

Abstract: A transplantation method to increase the establishment rate of human tumors in immunodeficient mice. A pocket is created in the mouse and the tumor and surrounding tissues are implanted in the pocket. The pocket is left open to oxygenate the tumor and surrounding tissues.

Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous insect pupae sensing are described. One example method includes receiving a flow at a singulator, the flow comprising one or more insect pupae; singulating the insect pupae into a single-file flow of insect pupae; sensing, using a sensor, insect pupae within the single-file flow of insect pupae; and incrementing a counter based on each sensed insect pupae in the single-file flow of insect pupae.

Abstract: This invention provides an outrigger assembly for fishing that can be quickly deployed from a portable bag about 1 meter long into a fully rigged outrigger in a selected length of 4 meters, 5 meters or 6 meters. Variable length is obtained by adding sections of telescoping pole. Quick deployment is obtained by using detachable line guides that are radially (or side) threadable in conjunction with a separate preassembled outrigger line loop for each deployed length. Different length outrigger line loop assemblies are color coded for quick identification. Stowed length and volume of the collapsed telescoping pole is minimized by the use of outrigger line guides that are removable from the outrigger pole. Threading and unthreading of an outrigger line loop without opening the loop is enabled by the radially threadable line guides. The invention also provides an outrigger holder having two sockets, one for the outrigger and one for a fishing pole.

Abstract: A fishing equipment storage assembly includes a first case that has a length of at least 2.0 for accommodating a length of a fishing pole for storage. A pair of rollers is provided and each of the rollers is rotatably coupled to the first case to roll along a support surface for transporting the first case. A handle is coupled to and extends partially around the first case for gripping and thusly transporting the first case. A second case is coupled to the first case to contain fishing tackle for transporting the fishing tackle with the fishing pole. A third case is removably positionable on the second case for transporting the third case. the third case has fishing tackle is contained therein for transporting the fishing tackle.

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining an unattended fishing rod. The apparatus is comprised of a fishing rod holder and an extendable fishing rod holder base. The fishing rod holder releasably retains a handle of a fishing rod, such that the fishing rod is held fast against lateral force in a lateral direction or longitudinal force in a longitudinal direction. A releasable spindle of the fishing rod holder releasably operably couples to a socket of the fishing rod holder base, easily detaching from the fishing rod base in a single, instantaneous, smooth motion, allowing the user to pick up or replace the fishing rod with ease. Vertical force from the user will release the coupling of the fishing rod holder and the fishing rod holder base, but I lateral force in a lateral direction or longitudinal force in a longitudinal direction will not.

Abstract: Bedding material having a bed bug monitor. The bedding material includes at least one bed bug monitoring interface adapted to receive a bed bug monitor, whereby the monitor gathers bed bugs and/or evidence thereof and is subject to visual inspection.

Abstract: The bug terminator system includes a bug terminator assembly including a docking station having a housing with at least one container-receiver, a logic circuit, at least one electromechanical valve, necessary electrical circuitry, a powerer, a motor, an actuator, at least one inputting means, and at least one pressurized-container for removably containing a dispensable liquid to control pests and alternately to dispense room fresheners or other liquids in an atomized form.

Abstract: An insect elimination system eliminates a flying insect in an airspace. The system comprises: —a camera configured to provide image data representative of at least part of the airspace; —an unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, comprising a propeller to propel the UAV through the airspace; and —a controller, the controller being connected to the camera to receive the image data, and being connected to the UAV to provide control data to the UAV. The controller is configured to: —monitor the image data received from the camera, for an image of an insect; and —in case an image of an insect has been found in the image data: derive from the image data a position of the insect in the airspace; and guide the UAV, using the derived position of the insect in the airspace, to hit the insect by the propeller.

Abstract: A semi-active suspension system includes a suspension element having a damping coefficient range. The suspension element optionally includes an implement end and a chassis end. The semi-active suspension system includes a suspension control circuit in communication with the suspension element. The suspension control circuit optionally includes a kinematic assessment circuit in communication with one or more sensors. The kinematic assessment circuit is configured to measure or determine kinematic characteristics of one or more of the agricultural implement and the chassis. The suspension control circuit optionally includes a damping control circuit, and the damping control circuit generates a specified damping characteristic based on the measured or determined kinematic characteristics. The damping control circuit optionally directs the suspension element to operate within the damping coefficient range based on the specified damping characteristic.

Abstract: A weed enclosure device has a main body with a first enclosure half hingedly connected to a second enclosure half. Each of the first enclosure half and the second enclosure half may be movable about a hinge between a closed position and an opened position. The main body may have a top end and a bottom end. A first aperture may be formed in the top end of the main body. A second aperture may be formed in the bottom end of the main body. At least one divider may be disposed in the main body. The divider may have a plurality of flexible holders.

Abstract: A snap type rodent trap with remote notification capability is provided. The trap includes a non-conductive base, conductive bail and trigger components, and an electronic PCB assembly mounted on the trap base. According to a first embodiment, the base is wood and the PCB assembly is selectively coated or printed with a layer of a flexible conductive material that contacts bail and trigger wire components mounted on the upper surface of the trap base as well as a conductive strip positioned to be contacted by the bail when the trap is tripped and empty. According to a second embodiment, the base is molded plastic. The PCB assembly in both embodiments is configured to detect and provide remote notification of trap states using the bail as an antenna. A method of retrofitting a snap type trap with an electronics monitoring system is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a low temperature indicator mixture for indicating/monitoring a temperature transition within a temperature range of between ?20° C. and ?160° C., which comprises at least one dye, e.g. oil red, methyl rot, brilliant green, rhodamine B, and at least one alcohol selected from the group that comprises octane-1-ol, nonan-1-ol, propane-1,2-diol, propane-1,3-diol, butane-1,2-diol, butane-1,3-diol, butane-2-ol, pentane-1,5- diol, pentane-1-ol, cyclopentanol, benzyl alcohol, wherein the melt temperature of the mixture is within the aforementioned temperature range. Further aspects of the invention relate to devices and methods for indicating/monitoring a temperature transition within the aforementioned temperature range, in which devices and methods the aforementioned low temperature indicator mixture is used.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of preparing a cell, tissue, organ or plant for cryopreservatiom wherein the method includes contacting the cell, tissue, organ or plant with a composition including sucrose and/or sucralose.

Abstract: Methods and compositions of storing a biological material are described herein. In some embodiments, these methods provide one or more advantages over current methods. For example, methods described herein can be used to prepare and process biological materials for storage at elevated temperatures. In one aspect, a method of storing a biological material comprises providing a preservation composition and exposing the preservation composition to electromagnetic radiation to form an amorphous solid matrix containing the biological material. In some embodiments, the method further comprises monitoring temperature of the preservation composition during the exposure to the electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for improving the removal of gas from cryogenic freezing bags. For example, this document describes methods and devices for restricting air paths within the cryogenic freezing bag.

Abstract: A biodegradable hydrogel is disclosed for delivering aqueous bait to control pest ants. The biodegradable hydrogel includes a natural polymer of alginate cross-linked with calcium ions. A method of forming a biodegradable hydrogel is disclosed for delivering aqueous bait to control pest ants, the method includes ionotropically cross-linking sodium alginate with calcium ions.

Abstract: Compositions for controlled release of active ingredients and methods of making same are generally provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises an active ingredient and a delivery material. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a volatile or gaseous active ingredient useful for applications in at least one of agriculture, pest control, odor control, and food preservation. In some embodiments, the active ingredient is a cyclopropene. In some embodiments, the active ingredient is an essential oil, a terpene, or a terpenoid. In some embodiments, the delivery material is a carbon material or a silicate material.

Abstract: A granular controlled release agrichemical composition having a matrix including an agrichemical active and a coating for providing controlled release of the agrichemical active from the granular composition, wherein the coating has at least one biodegradable polymer selected from the group consisting of aliphatic polyesters, polyanhydrides, polycarbonates, polyurethanes including aliphatic polyester segments, polyureas including aliphatic polyester segments, copolymers of two or more thereof and mixtures thereof wherein the coating composition includes a Lewis acid in an amount sufficient to enhance degradation of the coating.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to bioactive microcapsules and to the process for their production. More in particular, the present invention relates to the production of bioactive microcapsules, or porous microspheres by a water-in-oil (W/O) microemulsion method combined with interfacial polymerization, involving the full or partial covalent immobilization of biocides and/or modified biocides within the microcapsules shell, or porous microspheres. In addition, the present invention further relates to the use of said bioactive microcapsules/microspheres for controlled release of biocides in antifouling application and their incorporation in matrices such as marine coatings.

Abstract: An object is to provide a high insect control effect on larvae of stored grain insect pests that occur in a deposit of grain powder, which have been difficult to control by conventional insecticide application or fumigant treatment, and make it possible to easily carry out control even in places that are difficult to clean to remove grain powder. A three-dimensional insect control sheet (10) contains an insect growth regulator at least in a front surface (1a) and has a three-dimensional surface that forms a structure with an irregular profile. The front surface (1a) is at least part of the surface with the irregular profile.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to percarboxylic acid compositions formed in situ in non-equilibrium reactions. The peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are formed using ester based starting materials. Methods for using the percarboxylic acid compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions used to form a residual dry-coat include a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are disclosed herein. The compositions and processes utilizing the same can be used as a dry coating or layer to maintain disinfected surfaces with reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from multiple days up to several weeks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising specific quinolinecarboxylic acids selected from quinclorac and quinmerac. The invention also relates to methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation, in particular in crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 5-substituted imidazolylmethyldioxolane derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions and mixtures comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Novel 5-substituted imidazolylmethyloxirane derivatives The present invention relates to novel 5-substituted imidazolylmethyloxirane derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions and mixtures comprising these compounds, and to the use thereof as biologically active compounds, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: What are described are compounds of the general formula (I) and agrochemically acceptable salts thereof and their preparation and their use in the crop protection sector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compounds of formula (I), and the N-oxides, stereoisomers, tautomers and agriculturally or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof wherein the variables are defined according to the description, The compounds of formula (I), as well as the N-oxides, stereoisomers, tautomers and agriculturally or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof, are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to a method for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to an agricultural and a veterinary composition comprising said compounds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in welcher R1, R2, R3, A1, X and n have the meanings given above, to their use as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: A process for preparing a composition including a bioactive molecule including the steps of a. Dissolving a bioactive molecule having at least one acid group with a base at pH=>11 to obtain a solution A b. Neutralizing the solution A with an acid to obtain the composition including the bioactive molecule having a pH between 6 and 9, wherein PEG is added before the neutralizing step in case either the base and/or the acid is an inorganic compound, and to a composition including a high concentration of natamycin.

Abstract: A method of predominantly controlling adult insect infestation at a locus and a composition therefor.

Abstract: It relates to compositions produced by microorganism cell cultures, including microorganism-free compositions as well as compositions comprising inactivated microorganisms. It also relates to methods for obtaining the compositions produced by microorganism cell cultures and to agricultural compositions comprising them. It also relates to the use of the compositions of the invention as plant growth promoting agents and to methods for promoting stimulatory activity on plants comprising administering to the plant with these compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and agriculture. Bacteria strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens subsp. plantarum BS89 is an agent for increasing the productivity of plants and protecting them from diseases. The strain has been deposited in the Departmental Collection of the Federal State Funded Research Institution All-Russia Research Institute for Agricultural Microbiology under number RCAM 03458. The strain exhibits high fungicidal activity against phytopathogenic fungi and bactericidal activity against phytopathogenic bacteria, as well as high growth-promoting activity with respect to various crops, particularly wheat, barley, potatoes, cabbage, sugar beet, flax and sunflowers.

Abstract: This invention relates to a composition and a method for scent dispersal. More specifically, this invention describes a scent lure method which can be rapidly and conveniently deployed without potential contamination by a hunter's individual scent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) recombinant exosporium-producing Bacillus cells that express a fusion protein comprising: (i) at least one plant growth stimulating protein or peptide and (ii) a targeting sequence that localizes the fusion protein to the exosporium of the Bacillus cells; and b) tioxazafen in a synergistically effective amount. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for enhancing plant growth, promoting plant health, and/or reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a strain of Pseudozyma churashimaensis RGJ1, which is isolated from a pepper plant and leads to induced systemic resistance against plant pathogens or plant viruses; a microbial preparation for controlling plant diseases or increasing plant yields, including, as an active ingredient, the strain or a culture thereof; a method for preparing the microbial preparation, including a step of culturing the strain; and a method for controlling plant diseases, including a step of performing dipping treatment, soil drenching treatment or spraying treatment onto aerial foliage for a plant seedling with the strain or the culture thereof.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for obtaining useful compounds from lichens.

Abstract: In a method of producing an anti-microbial extract, gesho matter is ground to a medium coarseness to form gesho particles. An amount of ethanol sufficient to dissolve a predetermined amount of soluble gesho material is added to the gesho particles. The ethanol and gesho particles are agitated sufficiently to maintain the gesho particles in suspension for a predetermined amount of time, thereby generating a gesho extract/ethanol solution. The gesho extract/ethanol solution is vacuum filtered after the agitating step, thereby separating the gesho extract/ethanol solution from the gesho particles. The gesho extract/ethanol solution is concentrated so as to generate a viscous gesho liquid. The viscous gesho liquid is vacuum dried until the anti-microbial extract has a predetermined dryness. A drink includes a carbonated beverage dispensed in a bottle and an amount of gesho extract sufficient to act as a preservative of the drink.

Abstract: An all 25(b) botanical food grade, all purpose cleaner, anti-microbial and disinfectant includes a microemulsion that contains effective amounts of the ingredients of thyme oil, wintergreen oil, a surfactant, citric acid, and isopropanol. The ingredients combined with water to produce a clear microemulsion for application as a cleaner/disinfectant as well as treating growing and harvested crops, animals and pets for pesticide purposes and as a dust suppressant and to disrupt bioaerosols in the air and/or remove them from the air. Areas of treatment can include hospitals, homes, construction sites, open areas outside, laboratories, and the like.

Abstract: In one aspect, a spiral cooking device includes a first cooking zone with air configured to move horizontally therethrough in a first direction, a second cooking zone with air configured to move horizontally therethrough in a second direction different than the first direction, and a spiral conveyor belt at least partially positioned in the first and second cooking zones and configured to transport food product thereon through the first and second cooking zones. In one aspect, a spiral cooking device includes a spiral conveyor belt providing a central opening inside the belt and a conveyor belt drive member positioned externally of the central opening. In one aspect, a conveyor belt cleaning device is provided. In one aspect, a cooking device includes a frame including a plurality of coupled pipes for providing structural support to the device and at least one of the pipes is configured to have liquid pass therethrough.

Abstract: The invention relates to a winding machine (2) for dough, in particular for winding dough strips, and to a method for winding dough using such a machine (2), wherein the winding machine (2) comprises: a main body (4); a control unit; a roller (6) which is rotatably mounted on the main body (4) about a rotational axis, wherein dough strips can be wound onto the roller (6) when the winding machine (2) is in use; a motor (30) for rotationally driving the roller (6); and a pressing device (11) for pressing dough, which is rolled up on the roller (6), against the roller (6).

Abstract: A method for weighing and transporting dough includes a weighing device having a weighing pusher which can be moved back and forth controllably in an output channel. A dough drum can be rotated or pivoted around its axis, having at least one receiving chamber for receiving dough and, in each receiving chamber, a weighing pad linearly guided in the receiving chamber in the radial direction of the dough drum and adjusted in the receiving chamber by an adjusting device. A kneading drum has a number of kneading chambers distributed uniformly around the periphery of the kneading drum.

Abstract: A food preparation apparatus for a slice includes a flat bottom and raised side members. The flat bottom is shaped like the slice with two angled sides and an open end. The open end connects the two angled sides. The open end is also straight. Raised side members are on the two angled sides. Wherein, the food preparation apparatus is configured to hold the slice on the bottom where the raised side members are configured to retain the slice and toppings on the food preparation apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for inhibiting bloom formation on frozen frosted bakery products, such as cake doughnuts and yeast doughnuts.