Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072339. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072339. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072339 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072339 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072345. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072345. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072345 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072345 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072343. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072343. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072343 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072343 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072355. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072355. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072355 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072355 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072356. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072356. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072356 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072356 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072350. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072350. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072350 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072350 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072328. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072328. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072328 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072328 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072329. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072329. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072329 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072329 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072327. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072327. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072327 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072327 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072333. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072333. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072333 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072333 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072322. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072322. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072322 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072322 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A milking system for milking of a milk animal, including a milking cup for obtaining the milk, the milking cup having a teat space with a first milk outflow opening, and a measuring chamber directly and rigidly connected to the milking cup for at least temporarily containing the obtained milk. The measuring chamber is provided with a milk inflow opening which is in flow communication with the first milk outflow opening, a second milk outflow opening, a vacuum outlet, and a sensor device for measuring a property of the milk in the measuring chamber. The sensor device includes an optical sensor device having a plurality of optical sensor elements, at least one light source, and a control unit which is configured to process sensor signals into values of at least two parameters of the milk in the measuring chamber.

Abstract: An extruded butter stick product includes a plurality of pre-defined portions successively connected lengthwise to an adjacent portion by a connecting bridge, each bridge comprising a height that is at least 15% and up to 50% of the total height of the butter stick. Sidewalls of the successively connected portions define at least one trough leading to the bridge. Sidewalls may provide a surface for gripping one of the portions, and a bridge may define a fulcrum for breaking a portion from the butter stick such that each portion of the butter stick can be individually separated from the butter stick at the bridge. Alternatively, sidewalls and the connecting bridge may provide a guide for cutting the pre-defined portions. The butter sticks may be produced by an extruder and/or an extruder die defining an aperture with teeth for defining the troughs and connecting bridges in the butter stick.

Abstract: Active Air Animal Crates is an appliance for the housing and transportation of dogs, and other animals, with self-contained cooling fan affixed to the crate. Active Air Animal Crates is an active ventilation animal crate made of a durable plastic. The crate can be manufactured in various sizes. The crate appliance has self-contained fans, designed for active air movement to assist in cooling that helps keep animals cooler and more comfortable in warm surroundings. The fans used are electric fans of a 115-120 AC Voltage. The fan provides white noise to decrease surrounding environmental noise and aide in calming an animal. Both side panels of the crate incorporate cut-out slots of Active Air Animal Crates trademarked logo and spiral decorative cut-outs to allow air circulation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for collecting agricultural manure in a confined animal feeding operation includes a separator which receives heavy manure removing particulate from suspension to produce light manure. Heavy manure is collected to a volume of heavy manure sufficient to substantially fill the first tank. Within the first tank, particulate migrates, due to the influence of gravity to form a layer containing manure comprising a lesser density of particulate than is present in the volume of heavy manure. Additional heavy manure buoys the layer such that the upper surface exceeds a height of a weir. The weir is situated in a channel communicating between the first tank and a second tank configured to receive light manure from the separator.

Abstract: A litter collection device for sifting animal waste using an improved sifting method is disclosed. The present invention provides a device comprising a device base and a chamber. The device base comprises a receptacle. The chamber located on the device base is filled with a litter material and receives the animal waste. The chamber is rotatable about an axis of rotation and further comprises a chamber opening and a partition. The chamber opening is operable as an ingress and an egress for the animal to deposit the animal waste, and is also operable as a waste opening for dumping the animal waste to the receptacle. The partition comprises screen sections and non-opening sections. The chamber is rotated such that the litter material passes through the screen sections and enters a trough, and the animal waste is kept out of the trough and dropped to the receptacle by the gravitational force.

Abstract: A pet carrying backpack is provided that includes a bag body having a carrying compartment therein, and shoulder straps attached to a front side of the bag body. A bottom-entry opening is disposed at a lower side of the bag body. The bottom-entry opening allows a bottom portion of the bag body to separate from the bag body.

Abstract: A farrowing system including a farrowing pen adapted to receive a sow, a feed dispenser adapted to dispense feed to the sow received in the farrowing pen according to a first feeding pattern, at least one heating element providing heat to a portion of the farrowing pen, a birth detection sensor for detecting a birth of a piglet from the sow, and a controller operatively connected to the birth sensor, to the feed dispenser and to the at least one heating element for switching from the first feeding pattern to a second feeding pattern and for activating the at least one heating element upon detection of the birth. There is also provided a method for operating a farrowing system and a method for dispensing feed to a farrowing sow.

Abstract: A crumplable rollable collapsible drying-grooming-platform-patio-crumple-zone-ramp-and-door pet crate, comprises: a top handle-attaching foldable panel, a bottom handle-attaching panel, a left handle-attaching foldable panel pivotably attached to the bottom handle-attaching panel, a right handle-attaching foldable panel pivotably attached to the bottom handle-attaching panel, a rear handle-attaching foldable panel pivotably attached to the top handle-attaching foldable panel and the bottom handle-attaching panel, a front handle-attaching foldable panel pivotably attached to the bottom handle-attaching panel, four top corner connectors respectively attached to the top handle-attaching foldable panel, the left handle-attaching foldable panel, the right handle-attaching foldable panel, the rear handle-attaching foldable panel, and the front handle-attaching foldable panel, four bottom corner connectors respectively attached to the bottom handle-attaching panel, the left handle-attaching foldable panel, the right

Abstract: A device and method for detecting and recording animal behavior is provided. The device includes an enclosure having first and second chambers, each of the chambers having exterior panels formed of an opaque material, at least one image capture device disposed in each of the first and second chambers, the at least one image capture device arranged to capture behavior data of one or more freely roaming rodents, and a first container insertable into one of the first and second containers and positioned below a respective image capture device, the container having one or more corrals into which one or more rodents are housed during testing, the container being formed of a transparent material. In some embodiments, the first container is formed of a red transparent material, the one or more rodents being unable to see through the red transparent material.

Abstract: A bed for an animal includes a cover/body and a pad/padding material within the cover/body. In a preferred embodiment, the cover/body includes a marine-grade vinyl material. Further, the padding includes a polyethylene terephthalate material and a durable foam material. Preferably, the padding includes three layers: two layers of polyethylene terephthalate material and one layer of durable foam material sandwiched therebetween. The bed for an animal is useful for providing a bed for the animal that is aesthetically pleasing and easily cleanable. In the preferred embodiment, the animal may be a dog.

Abstract: An insect resistant platform with a base assembly having a plurality of vertical posts on an upper surface that support the bottom side of a cover assembly. A sticky pad is on the upper surface of the base assembly with apertures that surround each of the posts. There is a gap between the base assembly and the cover assembly except at the posts. Any crawling insect will become captured by the sticky pad before being able to climb the posts heading toward the cover assembly. The top of the cover assembly is adapted to support an item such as a pet food bowl.

Abstract: A drop feeder for feeding various types of animals.

Abstract: A radio device for implantation in an animal. The radio device comprises a capsule encapsulating at least one of a radio receiver and a radio transmitter. Also disclosed herein is a method for making a radio device for implantation in an animal, a method for providing electrical power to a radio device attached to an animal, and a method for implanting a radio device into an animal.

Abstract: A disposable animal bathing and grooming apparatus for the hygienic cleaning of animals is provided. The apparatus may include a collapsible disposable container removably supported in an upright condition by a frame. The disposable container provides a cavity for receiving an animal, wherein a filter is provided along a lower portion thereof. The disposable container is configured to selectively capture and/or directedly discharge animal waste wherein the animal's body is fully accessible to direct contact during bathing/grooming. The disposable container provides an integrated pouch. The frame is movable between an upright configuration and a collapsed configuration for easy storage. The disposable container may be collapsed into its pouch for disposal of all the animal waste deposited therein during the bathing and grooming process.

Abstract: A multi-shift button-type brush includes a handle and a brush head portion; the brush head portion is provided therein with a combing member having combing teeth, wherein an upper end of the brush head portion is provided with a button, below the corresponding button on the brush head portion is disposed a combing member receiving groove, the combing member is connected to the button via a movable assembly, the combing member is arranged in the receiving groove, and the button is pressed/rebounded to push the combing member to be positioned at different positions relative to the receiving groove; the movable assembly is provided with clamping ends with different limiters correspond to the lengths of the combing member extending out of the receiving groove. The use of the multi-shift button-type brush according to the present application is simple and convenient, and the structure thereof is exquisite.

Abstract: An animal foot covering comprising a plurality of elongated bodies with a foot-receiving chamber on opposite ends of each elongated. Each elongated body is at least partially closed at the ends to form the foot-receiving chambers.

Abstract: A behavior modification system enables the alteration of behavior in animals or people through the application of a series of stages. Each stage builds upon the preceding stage and is able to be adjusted as the student progresses through the stages. The process begins by understanding the root of the behaviors to be changed and continues to advanced stages where the desired behaviors are able to be fined tuned.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for a climbing apparatus for pet training and exercise. The climbing apparatus for exercising or training pets may include, for example, a first ramp directly coupled to a second ramp at a coupling point located at a peak of a hill, the first ramp and the second ramp having an angle of incline that is substantially similar, thereby forming a substantially symmetrical and triangular structure. The first ramp and the second ramp can include supports projecting from a surface of the first ramp and the second ramp to facilitate navigation of a path that comprises an incline of the first ramp and a decline of the second ramp. In addition, the supports can render the apparatus free-standing and portable.

Abstract: A collar that provides a restraint for dogs or other animals from biting the veterinarian or pet groomer when the animal is being examined, treated or groomed. The collar is formed from a rigid yet flexible foam sheet of polyethylene with a recessed portion on one edge that receives the underside of the dog's chin for proper positioning and comfort as it encircles the dog's neck. A fastener at the ends of the foam sheet adjusts the collar to fit the dog's neck and also provides an easy way to attach and remove the collar from around the dog's neck.

Abstract: A system, of the present invention, for restraining a mouse includes: at least one home cage (10); a passage (20) through which the mouse (60) moves, the passage (20) having at least one first open end (21a); and a restraining device (50) which restrains the mouse by physically fixing the mouse (60), the at least one first open end of the passage (21a) being connected to the at least one home cage (10), the restraining device (50) being provided at a location on the passage (20) which location is different from the at least one first open end (21a) of the passage (20).

Abstract: A retractable leash with integrated pooper scooper and bag management system, which provides a leash retractor, pooper scooper and bag dispenser that can be used to pickup bio-waste while walking domesticated pets, and method therefor. Components of the invention are the leash body shells, leash line, leash line hold button, pooper scooper scoops, scoop lever, scoop lever lock button, bag roll and bag clips, which, generally speaking, are configured as follows: the pooper scooper is connected to the bottom of the leash body shells, the scoop lever is located at the top of leash body with a lock button, the leash line is controlled by the leash line hold button located at the top of the invention, bag roll is located within the leash body shells and dispensed from either side of the invention. Bag clips are connected on both sides of invention to secure bag ends. The invention is used to leash and control pet distance from the pet owner during walks.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for self-retracting leashes having adjustable leash length and intended for walking and/or training of dogs and other animals. A retractable leash has been developed which comprises a housing containing a spring-loaded spool having a leash wound thereon and a device for controlling the length of the leash, comprising at least one means for locking the movement of the spool, wherein the device for controlling the length of the leash comprises a device for determining the movement of the spool, an electronic device linked thereto for controlling said means for locking the movement of the spool, a device for activating and deactivating the electronic device for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, at least one actuator of the means for locking the movement of the spool, said actuator being connected to the device for controlling the means for locking the movement of the spool, and at least one power supply.

Abstract: A retractable leash device (e.g., for pets, children, or the like) having a length control system for limiting the extendable length of a main line is provided. The device includes a cover plate mounted on a wind-up spool and having at least one ridged channel that interacts with a length control switch during line extension to control the extendable length of the main line while simultaneously maintaining the retractability of the main line.

Abstract: [Object] It is desirable to provide a technique capable of managing target objects more easily. [Solution] There is provided a display control device, including: a display control unit configured to perform control such that an image corresponding to a state of a management target object located in a field of view of a user is displayed at a position having a predetermined positional relation with a position of the management target object. In a case in which the image is selected, the display control unit controls guidance display of guiding the user to visually recognize a confirmation part corresponding to the state in the management target object.

Abstract: A quarantine apparatus including walls, an opening for entering and exiting the apparatus, a floor made of non-porous material covered with sheeting, the sheeting covering the edges between the floor and the walls, an air decontamination device to take in air and filter out contaminants, the air decontamination device attached to the apparatus, a ceiling of the apparatus joined together with the walls, the ceiling including diffusion material having a diffusion structure, a bird health maintenance lighting system secured above the ceiling, secured to direct light into the apparatus, and the bird health maintenance lighting system including at least one luminous element.

Abstract: An apparatus for farming oysters and, in particular, intertidal oysters. The apparatus includes a float, at least one oyster container configured to hold oysters and be carryable on the float, and a driver operable to periodically move each of the at least one oyster container between an underwater position and an above water position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to ways to deploy different habitats either on the same level side by side and/or stacked on one floor or multiple floors in the same building to polyculture benthic and pelagic aquatic animals using the same support systems.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals expressing human EPO from the animal genome are provided. Also provided are methods for making non-human animals expressing human EPO from the non-human animal genome, and methods for using non-human animals expressing human EPO from the non-human animal genome. These animals and methods find many uses in the art, including, for example, in modeling human erythropoiesis and erythrocyte function; in modeling human pathogen infection of erythrocytes; in in vivo screens for agents that modulate erythropoiesis and/or erythrocyte function, e.g. in a healthy or a diseased state; in in vivo screens for agents that are toxic to erythrocytes or erythrocyte progenitors; in in vivo screens for agents that prevent against, mitigate, or reverse the toxic effects of toxic agents on erythrocytes or erythrocyte progenitors; in in vivo screens of erythrocytes or erythrocyte progenitors from an individual to predict the responsiveness of an individual to a disease therapy.

Abstract: A NOD.Cg-PrkdcscidH2rgtm1 Wjl/SzJ.(NOD-scid-IL2r?null, NSG) mouse which is genetically modified such that the en NSG mouse lacks functional major histocompatibility complex I (MHC I) and lacks functional major histocompatibility complex II (MHC II) is provided according to aspects of the present, invention. According to specific aspects the genetically modified NSG mouse, is a NOD.Cg-PrkdcscidH2-K1tml Bpe H2-Ab1eml Mvw H2-D1tml Bpe H2rgtm Wjl/SzJ (NSG-Kb Db)null(IAnull)) mouse, NSG-RIP-DTR (Kb Db)null(IAnull) mouse, or a NOD.Cg-B2mtmlUnePrKdcscidH2dlAb1-E?H2rgtm1 Wjl/SzJ (NSG-B2Mnull(IA IEnull)) mouse. Human, immune cells and/or human: tumor cells are administered to a genetically modified immunodeficient mouse according to aspects described herein and assays of one or more test substances can be performed using the provided mice.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides transgenic nematode systems for assessing function of heterologous genes, their variants and drug discovery. The transgenic nematodes contain a heterologous gene that is inserted via homologous recombination at the native locus replacing and removing the nematode ortholog, wherein expression of the heterologous gene rescues function of the removed nematode ortholog and a transgenic control animal is provided. The heterologous gene may be further modified to provide a variant, such as a human clinical variant, whereby a transgenic test animal is provided. Those transgenic test animals are used in methods to assess function of the heterologous variant and drug screens to find therapeutic candidates reversing deviant activity back to wildtype.

Abstract: A process where materials are applied to a plastic fishing lure surface, producing a lure that possesses chromatic vicissitude as a result of water temperature fluctuations. A non-thermochromatic base layer of one or more colors is applied to the plastic fishing lure. This layer acts as the visual appearance of the fishing lure in the absence of temperature fluctuations. Clear extender is then used as an additive to the thermochromatic ink. This addition to the ink then allows the ink to be sprayed onto the surface of the lure. This ink-extender amalgam can be applied in multiple layers however the bottom layer must have the least amount of hue saturation. Each layer thereafter would increase in hue saturation. Multiple hue combinations can be utilized. Once the desired number of thermochromatic layers has been applied, an ultra-clear super high gloss lacquer finish is sprayed on to the exterior of all layers.

Abstract: A spinner bait lure includes a wire harness having a line eye. A fishing hook is coupled to the wire harness. A spinner blade is rotatably coupled to the wire harness. A bead is rotatably coupled to the wire harness. Retrieval of the spinner bait lure through a water body causes the spinner blade and the bead to rotate. The spinner blade and the bead rotate about a common axis of rotation and a path of rotation of the bead intersects with the spinner blade. Therefore, the bead knocks into the spinner blade, causing deflection and noise.

Abstract: Provided is a reel seat including a cylindrical reel seat main body including a reel foot mounting part 5 for mounting a reel foot 101 of a dual-bearing reel 100. The reel seat has a configuration in which a rod main body 1 passes through the reel seat main body. A support wall 61 supports a palm of a hand during palming. The support wall 61 protrudes upward from a palming side of the reel seat main body at behind a paling side of left and right sides of the dual-bearing reel 100. A rear-side inclined surface 63 of the support wall 61 abuts against the palm thenar of the hand during palming.

Abstract: A fishing rod vibration system, including a mounting platform, a batter powered electronics system mounted on the mounting platform and including a motor controller and a user interface operably and electrically coupled to the motor controller, as well as a vibrator selectively and detachably coupled to the electronics system for receiving output signals from the motor controller. The vibrator includes a housing enclosing an electric motor, and vibrator mounting elements enable attachment of the vibrator to a fishing rod.

Abstract: A device and method for reducing cases of mosquito transmitted diseases in humans including an inner member containing a food source causing sterilization of female mosquitoes, an outer housing positioned over the inner member and having at least one opening and an attractant within the outer housing to attract mosquitoes to the food source.

Abstract: Minimal-cost, high-accuracy, and portable devices used to detect the presence of insects at all stages of life, including in the egg stage, in stored products by sensing gas phase markers such as volatile pheromones, semiochemicals, and kairomones. The methods, devices, and systems disclosed herein utilize a sensor array configured to simultaneously measure a plurality of target markers and filter background gases while remaining compact, highly accurate, and easy to operate.

Abstract: An insect capturing assembly for capturing insects on a ceiling includes a pole that can be gripped and directed upwardly toward a ceiling. A bottle is removably coupled to the pole such that the bottle is positioned adjacent to the ceiling when the pole is directed upwardly toward the ceiling. The bottle is oriented collinear with the pole such that an opening in the bottle is directed toward the ceiling. Thus, the opening can surround an insect on the ceiling thereby facilitating the bottle to capture the insect. The bottle has a division therein to define a top half of the bottle that is removably coupled to a bottom half of the bottle, and the top half is removable from the pole for emptying the bottom half.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of a concentrate in diluted form. Subject matters of the present invention are a device and a method for application of a concentrate in diluted form. A further subject matter of the present invention is use of the device according to the invention in the area of agriculture, in particular for treating cultivated plants with plant protection agents and/or nutrients.

Abstract: An insect eradication device configured to fit within the palm of the user's hand. The device includes a body defining at least a pair of radial compartments. The compartments can be arranged substantially adjacent to each other. The compartments can be substantially circular or elliptical in shape. A first compartment is configured to securably receive a balloon propulsion sling pouch. A second compartment includes a combination projectile container and grinder. The projectile can include salt or another suitable substance. The device uses salt—which is not a food or debris that bugs would consume—to kill flies and other bugs.