Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid melon variety NUN 76207 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 76207 MEM is a Cantaloupe non-sutured melon variety of the Harper subtype with long shelf-life, oval shape, moderate yellow green rind color and dark orange flesh comprising resistance to Podosphaera xanthii Race 1, Race 2, Race 5, Fusarium oxysporum melonis Race 1, Muskmelon Necrotic Spot Virus (MNSV), and Aphis gossypii.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid melon variety NUN 76267 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 76267 MEM is a Cantaloupe long shelf-life non-sutured melon variety with rounded oval shape, light grey rind color, and moderate orange flesh and comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum melonis Race 1.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid melon variety NUN 76307 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 76307 MEM is a Cantaloupe non-sutured melon variety with extended shelf life, rounded oblate shape, pale yellow green rind color, and moderate orange flesh comprising resistance to Podosphaera xanthii Race 1, Race 2, and Race 5, Fusarium oxysporum melonis Race 1, Muskmelon Necrotic Spot Virus (MNSV), and Aphis gossypii.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant resistant to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit virus comprising in its genome the combination of the Tm-1 resistance gene on chromosome 2, and at least one quantitative trait locus (QTL) chosen from QTL3 on chromosome 11, QTL1 on chromosome 6 and QTL2 on chromosome 9, that independently confer to the plant foliar and/or fruit tolerance to TBRFV, wherein said QTLs are present in the genome of a plant of the seeds HAZTBRFVRES1 NCIMB accession number 42758. The combination of at least one of these QTLs with the Tm-1 gene delays, reduces or inhibits the replication or multiplication of the virus in the plants of the invention. The invention is also directed to parts of these plants with TBRFV resistance phenotype, as well as progeny, to the use of these plants for introgressing the resistance in another genetic background, as well as to different methods for obtaining tomato plants or seeds with increased resistance to Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit virus.

Abstract: An inventive solution directed to the production and lamination of pasta filata type cheese ribbons, such as mozzarella, provolone and blends thereof by concurrently and continuously pulling, stretching, cooling, and molding cheese through a series of channels, preferably elongated in nature, having enclosed cavities of particular negative dimension for molding purposes. The cheese is cooled by indirect heat transfer through thermal conductive walls of the elongated channels. The cheese is allowed to set as it is formed within the cooling and molding channels. As the cheese is pulled through and out of the distal end of the elongated channels, the series of released cheese ribbons are combined and pulled through a second series of compression channels by which multiple ribbons are compressed together to form larger laminated strips ready for immediate packaging, storage or further processing.

Abstract: Animal litter compositions having relatively low densities are described herein. Methods of manufacturing such litter compositions are also described.

Abstract: A cat litter box is designed to be folded into a compact form for storage and shipment to a customer and unfolded by the customer for use. When it is time to replace the litter box, the cat litter box can be refolded back into a compact form for disposal. A lid 40 protects the box during storage and shipment. The cat litter box is made of a contiguous piece of corrugated cardboard having a LLDPE coating applied to one side thereof, which forms the interior surfaces of the box.

Abstract: A water absorption treatment material includes a first grain and a second grain that absorb a liquid. The first grain includes a first core portion and a first coating portion. The first core portion has a grain-like shape. The first coating portion contains an adhesive material, and covers the first core portion. The second grain includes a second core portion and a second coating portion. The second core portion has a grain-like shape. The second coating portion contains an adhesive material, and covers the second core portion. The thickness of the second coating portion is smaller than the thickness of the first coating portion.

Abstract: A water absorption treatment material includes a first grain and a second grain that absorb a liquid. The first grain includes a first core portion and a first coating portion. The first core portion has a grain-like shape. The first coating portion contains an adhesive material, and entirely covers the first core portion. The second grain includes a second core portion and a second coating portion. The second core portion has a grain-like shape. The second coating portion contains an adhesive material, and partially covers the second core portion.

Abstract: An expelling device is provided that is configured to incite an animal to exit from of a milking stable in which the animal is standing during a milking session. The milking stable has a front wall element and lateral wall elements and is configured to house an animal that is being milked in the milking stable with the head directed to and close to the front wall element. The expelling device includes a sheet configured to move vertically from an elevated position to a position adjacent to a front end of the milking stable and adjacent to a lateral wall element of the milking stable.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a pet food container that includes an upper bowl portion, a lower bowl connected with the upper bowl portion, and an inner base portion connected between the upper bowl portion and the lower bowl. The inner base portion includes multiple openings.

Abstract: A portable bottle for pet includes a bottle body and a bottle lid. The upper end of the bottle lid has a flexible bowl member which is capable of being selectively unfolded or downfolded, wherein the bottom portion of the bottle lid is connected with the bottle body. The bottle lid comprises a movable blocking arrangement. An upper end of the movable blocking arrangement is connected to the liquid port of the bottom portion of the flexible bowl member and the lower end of the movable blocking arrangement is connected to a supplying pipe in the bottle body. The functions of the portable bottle for pet integrates bottle and bowl, providing a good ability of preventing leaking out, sealing during porting, blocking water during drinking, and enabling water flowing back to the bottle body so as to reduce the waste of water.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to an apparatus for feeding an infant animal has in one embodiment a nipple combination comprising a one-way valve engaged with the proximal end of the tube of a nipple, and an open rather than self-sealing nipple aperture. A self-sealing nipple aperture is obviated by the one-way valve in the distal end of the tube of the nipple.

Abstract: A durable and flexible pet toy may be made from special combinations of elastomeric materials, by selecting those materials useful for making strong, long-lasting flexible toys with rubberlike quality. The quality of a durable and flexible pet toy is in that it remains in its original form, for the most part, even after strong chewing and strong pulling by pets. It may also be long-lasting entertainment for pets, due to the resilient quality. This toy may withstand constant mechanical force imposed by strong pets, such as dogs. Embodiments of this toy may come in various colors, shapes and sizes, flavors and different textures. Additionally, different objects may be attached to the durable and flexible pet toy. For example, a rope or a bell, or another durable and flexible pet toy.

Abstract: The present invention accurately identifies an individual which is present in a certain region. A control section (10) includes: a weight obtaining section (100) configured to obtain a weight; an action information obtaining section (101) configured to obtain action information; a weight change detecting section (102) configured to detect at least one of entrance and exit timings and a stay period; and an individual identifying section (104) configured to identify, based on action information in at least one of the entrance and exit timing and the stay period, an individual which stayed in the certain region.

Abstract: A bird feeder which comprises a seed tube having an open top end and an open lower end, a cover arranged to sit on top of the open top end, the cover being removably attached to the seed tube, a seed tube base secured at the seed tube open lower end, the seed tube base having a circular side wall and feed openings formed therein, a shroud extending about the seed tube lower end, the shroud having feed openings therein which are normally aligned with the feed openings in the circular side wall of the seed tube base, the shroud moving to a position wherein the shroud feed openings and the feed openings in the seed tube are out of alignment when a weight above a predetermined weight is present on the shroud, and a baffle formed integrally with the shroud, the baffle being located above the feed openings in the shroud.

Abstract: The present technology provides systems and methods for resisting intrusion of a pest into a supply of bird seed held in a birdfeeder. In one implementation, a base has a surface extending to a base edge. A perch has a body extending from a perch first end to a perch second end. The perch body is disposed relative to a slot. A collapsible member is mounted to the base at a first attachment point. The first attachment point is disposed inward relative to the base edge. The collapsible member is mounted to the perch at a second attachment point. The collapsible member has a pivot point defined between the first attachment point and the second attachment point. The collapsible member moves the perch from a feeding position to a non-feeding position by pivoting at the pivot point upon an application of a force above a threshold on the perch body.

Abstract: A feed hopper with two chute members is provided. The chutes are movable with respect to one another and one chute has an extending lip to engage the inner surface of the other chute to prevent feed from escaping the hopper.

Abstract: On the basis of monitoring information acquired by a monitoring device (4), a control device (6) determines a capacity and a position of a net (3), a winding device (2) adjusts the capacity of the net (3) to the capacity determined by the control device (6), and an underwater moving device (5) moves the net (3) to the position determined by the control device (6).

Abstract: A feeding system is for a closed pen for fish farming. The closed pen is provided with a water-supply system including a supply pipe which, at its upper portion, is provided with a housing with a lower portion, a middle portion and an upper portion, there being, extending from the middle portion of the housing, a feeding pipe which is arranged to convey water that is entering the housing at the lower portion to the inside of the closed pen. The feeding system includes a feed hopper and a feeder for carrying a feed out of the feed hopper and up to a mouth. The mouth is positioned at the upper portion of the housing. The housing is provided with a passage between the upper portion and the middle portion so that the feed is carried in the water and into the closed pen.

Abstract: A specific gravity measurement apparatus has a specific gravity hydrometer that carries a codestrip at the top. A linear optical encoder is disposed to view the codestrip and to output electronic signals that are indicative of a movement of the codestrip relative to said encoder. The movement is indicative of a change in the specific gravity of the liquid, such as a change in a salinity of the aquarium water in which the hydrometer floats. The measurement apparatus may be incorporated into a saltwater aquarium salinity control system where an electronic controller uses the measurement inputs to control a plurality of pumps for selectively adding saltwater or freshwater to the aquarium water in order to control the salinity of the water at a given setpoint level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genetically engineered non-human mammal and cells, organs and tissues; to use thereof in medicinal and disease research; to a method for producing non-human animals and cells, organs and tissues; and to a method for researching in medicine and disease by virtue of the non-human mammals or cells, organs or tissues.

Abstract: Provided is a fishing reel provided with a bushing for anti-electrochemical corrosion. The fishing reel includes: a spool shaft coupled by passing through a spool and having opposite ends axially mounted on a frame; a pinion coupled by being inserted along an outer side of a shaft portion of one side of the spool shaft, thereby controlling on/off rotation of the spool shaft by moving back and forth in a longitudinal direction of the shaft; a bushing made of an insulating material fitted over and coupled with an outer peripheral surface of a body portion of the pinion; and support members supporting the outer peripheral surface of the bushing.

Abstract: A system and device for threading fishing line through guides mounted on a fishing rod is disclosed, along with a method for using the system or device. A shaft is supported between paired gates. The shaft has a back end to attach to a fishing line. A carrier assembly is configured to hold the paired gates, and to permit mounted guides to pass between open paired gates while being threaded with the fishing line by the shaft, as the shaft is being fixedly retained between other paired gates. A funneling channel of an end cap module is attached to the carrier assembly near the front end of the shaft. While passing the carrier assembly over each of the mounted guides, the funneling channel funnels each of the mounted guides to encircle the front end of the shaft, thereby threading the mounted guides with fishing line.

Abstract: Water-holding vessels and containers, such as flower pots, water holding dishes used under plant pots, vases, bird baths, and fountains and storm water inlets, can be coated with novel larvicide and/or adulticide coatings. Small objects can be coated with imbedded larvicide or larvicide and adulticide combination, which can be dropped in water-holding containers which can leach out pesticide over time which prevents mosquitoes from breeding in the water-holding containers. The small objects can be on the adhesive side of peel and stick type tape to form a peel and stick mosquitocidal chip (PSMC), which can be applied to the inner sides and/or bottoms of vessels/containers that can be exposed to water. A tape type roll can include an upper protective layer that protects a coating on a strip, the coating being a polymer coating having imbedded pesticide with or without silica. Under the strip can be an adhesive surface that is protected by a removable lower protective layer.

Abstract: A liquid diffusion device, comprising: a liquid storage container for receiving liquid; a core capable of being putted into the liquid storage container for sucking the liquid within the liquid storage container; and a diffusion sheet being formed by a porous material, and installed at an upper side of the liquid storage container to be in contact with the core; thereby, the core can suck the liquid within the liquid storage container and then the liquid is transferred to the diffusion sheet continuously. The diffusion sheet is sintered glass with pores, or is formed by compressing and solidifying alloy powders with a plurality of pores for remaining therein. The outer container is installed with an upper cover which covers or screws on the outer container. The diffusion sheet has a regular shape or an irregular shape.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for removing flies and other flying or crawling organisms, which allows the user to swat and/or scoop for capture and removal. The embodiment is a handheld mobile device for swatting and subsequently scooping and/or trapping and/or holding insects, bugs, flies, spiders or other organisms from undesired places, then releasing or disposing. The invention may include a handle, swatting mechanism, scoop, reservoir, beveled or tapered scoop edge, openings in handle for structural integrity, storage, with swatting/scooping mechanism, which are configured as follows: opposing end of handle is housed a loop for storage, handle embodies textured grip and comfort configuration, swatting/scooping embodiment at adjacent end of handle.

Abstract: A cage type animal trap having an enclosure with an animal access opening into a vacant interior sized to receive an animal to be trapped. The access opening is closed by a door that is movable from a closed to an opened position by an actuating mechanism having a flexible actuating member with one end secured to the door and the other end releasably held by a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism is configured to move the door to the opened position by tensioning the actuating member and, in response to a trigger mechanism, to release the second end of the actuating member and allow the door to move from the opened position to the closed position thereby trapping the animal in the animal enclosure. A door lock in abutment with the outer surface of the door prevents the door from being opened by a trapped animal. A part of the actuating mechanism is in engagement with the door lock when the door is closed such that the door lock is automatically disengaged when the actuating member is tensioned.

Abstract: A hunting stand includes an accessory mounting rail system. The hunting stand includes a track rail mounted to the hunting stand including an elongated fastener channel configured to mount an accessory thereto and permit the accessory to be moved along the elongated fastener channel. The hunting stand can be a tree stand or a free-standing hunting stand. The hunting stand can include one or a plurality of track rails.

Abstract: A mechanism for producing simulated tail motion or other motion in a waterfowl decoy. It may include a cantilevered carbon fiber composite spring clamped rigidly at one end and free at the other. At the free distal end of the spring, a permanent magnet and simulated tail are affixed. Fixed rigidly nearby, within the decoy body, near the magnet but not in direct contact with the magnet, is an inductor/coil. The coil is energized and de-energized at a frequency matching the resonant frequency of the spring/magnet/tail assembly, which causes the tail/magnet assembly to oscillate back and forth from side to side as the magnetic field within the coil varies, providing variable attraction between coil and magnet. Custom circuitry, which is energized by a battery, provides appropriately timed electrical impulses to the coil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the identification of viability enhancing cell features and substrate features as they relate to post-cryopreservation survival of substrate seeded cells. Embodiments of the present invention further involve identification of cell features to manufacture a supernatant that is useful for cell culturing and treatment of various diseases.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cryopreserving a biological sample adhered to a substrate. The method of the invention comprises freezing of adherent cells and/or intact multicellular ensembles, without detaching them from the substrate or from each other. This method utilizes a directional freezing approach, which enables control over ice crystals shape, ice growth rate and position, which have a crucial impact on the physiological revival of the sample upon thawing. The invention further relates to samples cryopreserved according to the method of the invention.

Abstract: A liquid for cryopreserving a cell and a liquid for administration of a mammalian cell capable of cryopreserving a mammalian cell and effectively suppressing cell death after thawing, and a method for cryopreserving a mammalian cell using the cell cryopreservation liquid. The liquid is an isotonic solution that includes 2.0 to 6.0% (w/v) of trehalose or a derivative thereof, or a salt of the trehalose or the derivative, 4.0 to 7.0% (w/v) of dextran or a derivative thereof, or a salt of the dextran or the derivative, and DMSO or glycerin.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions and articles of manufacture, related to cryogenic storage, such as for cryogenically freezing and storing cells from a donor's blood, and methods of processing an apheresis sample.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition and method. An herbicidal composition including of one or more herbicidally active ingredients dissolved and/or suspended in an MCPA-2-ethylhexyl carrier, where the active ingredient carrier is otherwise oil and solvent free and the composition is chemically and physically stable. A method of preparing an herbicidal composition and a method of controlling weeds are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to microencapsulation technology and specifically, nitrite salt microencapsulation and uses of microencapsulated nitrite in the manufacture of animal pest baits, especially baits to be used in humane methods for controlling feral pig and possum populations.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a process for preparing a polyphenol-rich extract of dry plant biomass, in particular parts of vines, the extract obtained and its use for antifungal applications, in particular for the prevention and treatment of fungal infections on fruits and plants after harvest, but also for applications related to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula (I), in particular to phenoxyphenylamidines of the formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of phenoxyphenylamidines of the formula (I) according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms, in particular phytopathogenic fungi and also to a composition for this purpose, comprising the phenoxyphenylamidines of the formula (I) according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms, in particular phytopathogenic fungi, characterized in that the compounds of the formula (I) are applied to the microorganisms, in particular to the phytopathogenic fungi and/or in their habitat.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to preservative compositions for and methods of preserving household formulations, such as detergents, or preserving topical cosmetic or toiletry formulations against microbiological contamination or growth. Specifically, the disclosure relates to preservative compositions comprising an effective amount of a quaternary amine compound, an effective amount of an antifungal, and a solvent. Further, the disclosure relates to cosmetic or toiletry formulations comprising such preservative compositions. The disclosure further relates to method of making and using such preservative compositions and such cosmetic or toiletry formulations comprising the same.

Abstract: There is provided novel agricultural chemicals, in particular herbicides. A ketone or oxime compound or a salt thereof of Formula (1): wherein B is a ring of any one of B-1, B-2, or B-3, Q is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, NOR7, etc., R6 is a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., R7 is a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., R8a, R8b, R9a, R9b, R10, R11, R12, R13, and R14 are each independently a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, etc., m is an integer of 1 or 2, n is an integer of 0, 1 or 2; and a herbicide comprising the compound or salt thereof.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds I wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses, processes and intermediates for compounds I.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the field of agrochemicals, including compound I and its use to control fungal diseases on turfgrasses.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the field of agrochemicals, including compound I and its use to control fungal diseases in agriculturally useful orchard, vineyard and plantation crops.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the field of agrochemicals, including compound I and its use to control fungal diseases in agriculturally useful row crops.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I, (S)-1,1-bis(4-fluorophenyl)propan-2-yl (3-acetoxy-4-methoxypicolinoyl)-L-alaninate, and at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of tebuconazole, prothioconazole, difenconazole, epoxiconazole, mefentrifluconazole, benzovindiflupyr, penthiopyrad, fluxapyroxad, bixafen, fluopyram, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, azoxystrobin, mancozeb and chlorothalonil, provides synergistic control of selected fungi.

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: In crop production in the fields of agriculture, horticulture and the like, the damage caused by insect pests etc. is still immense, and insect pests resistant to existing insecticides have emerged. Under such circumstances, the development of novel agricultural and horticultural insecticides is desired. The present invention provides an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising the indoline compound represented by the general formula (1): (wherein R1 and R4 are hydrogen atoms, R2 and R3 are halogen atoms, R5 is a haloalkyl group, Ra, Rb and Rc are hydrogen atoms, A1 is a CH group, A2 is a nitrogen atom, A3 is N-Me, m is 2, and n is 1), or a salt thereof as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide.

Abstract: Antimicrobial cationic polycarbonates and polyurethanes have been prepared comprising one or more pendent guanidinium and/or isothiouronium groups. Additionally, antimicrobial particles were prepared having a silica core linked to surface groups comprising a guanidinium and/or isothiouronium group. The cationic polymers and cationic particles can be potent antimicrobial agents against Gram-negative microbes, Gram-positive microbes, and/or fungi.