Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank having an upper opening, a pump installed inside the water tank, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transfer water, and a water supply plate having a water supply hole through which water is supplied from the water supply pipe. The water supply plate may include a plate body inclined upward from the water supply hole to an edge of the water supply plate. Water ejected from the water supply hole may form a ring or a water wall that pets may consume from all angles around the pet water dispenser.

Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water guide and filter surrounding a pump such that water is well-circulated throughout the pet water dispenser. The pet water dispenser may include a water tank, a water supply pipe to which water discharged from the pump is transferred, and a water supply plate having an upper surface over which water flows. The water guide may catch water falling from the upper surface to discharge the water back to the water tank.

Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank having a space to store water and an upper opening, a pump installed in the space, a water supply pipe to transfer water discharged from the pump, and a water supply plate to which water is supplied from the water supply pipe. The water tank may include a wall defining the space and a water tank base supporting the wall from below. An upper end of the wall may be smaller than a lower end of the wall, as the wall may be inclined inward from the lower end to the upper end.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a water tank having a wall opened at an upper side, a pump provided inside the water tank, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transfer water, a water supply plate provided at a position higher than the wall of the water tank and having a water supply hole communicating with the water supply pipe and an upper surface over which water supplied from the water supply hole flows, and a water guide formed within the opening of the wall of the water tank and spaced apart from and below the water supply plate. The water guide may have a hole to discharge the water dropped from the water supply plate to the water tank and to filter the water.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container or tank having an upper opening and in which water is stored, a pump provided in the container, a water supply pipe through which water discharged from the pump is transferred, a water supply plate having an upper surface over which water flows, a container support or base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the container support to cool the bottom plate of the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser may include a container having an upper opening, a pump provided in the container, a pipe through which liquid discharged from the pump is transferred, a top plate having an upper surface over which liquid flows, a filter assembly provided below the top plate, a base provided below the container, and a thermoelectric element provided in the base to cool the liquid in the container.

Abstract: A pet water dispenser may include a water tank having an opening, a pump provided inside the water tank, a water supply pipe connected to the pump to transport water, a water supply plate supplying water from the water supply pipe, and an illumination assembly to illuminate water falling from the water supply plate.

Abstract: A pet care device may include a head having a sterilizer and a handle extending from the head. The head may be formed of an outer body and an inner body positioned in an inner region of the outer body. A first space may be formed between the outer body and the inner body in which the sterilizer is provided. The sterilizer may include at least one light emitting device, and a light device may cover the first space. A second space partitioned from the first space may be at least partially located inside the inner body. Hair and/or debris may be collected in the second space.

Abstract: The invention is a durable squeaking pet toy which has rope ends for a pet or owner to tug and causes an accordion housing within the toy to expand and force air through air inlets and outlets invisible within a plush covering, thus causing a squeaking sound. The toy will squeak both on air intake and air outlet. Colorful plush coverings can be in shapes of animals to further entice the pet.

Abstract: The Self Leading Leash consists of a tether terminating at a grip suitable to be held in an animal's mouth wherein the opposite end is clipped, tied, hooked, or otherwise fixed to an animal collar or harness, or leash or lead that is commonly used to restrain or check an animal

Abstract: A combination of a power pack electronic retractable leash, and a collar comprised of electronic components for tracking an animal wearing the collar; the retractable leash has a casing comprised of a spool located therein and which collects a leash line when the leash line is retracted; a power pack and related electronic PCB for power management; the leash line has its distal end terminated with a leash socket configured and sized for fitting into a socket connector; the leash socket is equipped with an emitting induction coil and the socket connector on the collar is equipped with a receiving induction coil; when the leash socket is connected to the socket connector, both the emitting and receiving induction coils are positioned proximal to one another so that electrical current can circulates between them so that electricity from the retractable leash battery can charge the battery located on the collar.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for performing analytics for equine-related conditions from fetlock sensors include receiving sensor data from one or more sensors attached to one or more fetlock wearable devices. Each of the one or more fetlock wearable devices are configured to attach to a fetlock of a respective limb of a horse. The analytics system compares the sensor data to one or more baseline measurement values. The analytics system detects a condition responsive to comparing the sensor data to one or more baseline measurement values. The analytics system transmits an alert to one or more remote devices responsive to detecting the condition.

Abstract: An animal relocation system and method comprising a perimeter net system a trapping net system, and a flushing device, wherein the flushing device channels the animal through the perimeter net system and into the trapping net.

Abstract: A transgenic non-human animal model is disclosed. The system comprises an inducible transgene allowing the expression of a mutant POLG1 polypeptide that results in modulation of mitochondrial DNA copy number and/or concentration in the whole transgenic non-human animal or selected cells or tissues of the transgenic non-human animal. Methods of producing and using the model system are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention covers means and methods to increase the efficiency of recombinant protein expression, in particular to optimize the industrial production of recombinant proteins in insect pupae, particularly in Trichoplusia ni (T. ni) pupae. Moreover, the present invention is also directed to the pupae itself comprising baculovirus, pupae infected, transformed, transduced or transfected with baculovirases or bacmids, as well as devices suitable for performing the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure which comprises a main body which has a baitwell. A body bore extends through the main body and is sized so as to permit a desired gauge of fishing line to pass therethrough while still having sufficient clearance, between an exterior surface of the fishing line and an inwardly facing surface of the body bore, to permit a desired flow of water through the bore and into the baitwell. A removable cover releasably seals an open end of the baitwell. The removable cover has a baitwell bore which is sized so as to permit the desired gauge of fishing line to pass therethrough while still having a sufficient clearance, between the exterior surface of the desired gauge of the fishing line and an inwardly facing surface of the baitwell bore, to permit a desired flow of water and bait therethrough into a surrounding environment.

Abstract: A fishing lure system includes a body having a line attachment portion and a hook and a first static programmable electro-chromic (SPEC) particle panel adjacent the body. The first SPEC particle panel is selectively changeable between a first color and a second color in response to a first stimulus.

Abstract: A spinning reel for casting fishing line includes a handle rotatably, a spool shaft, a spool, a rotor and a drainage hole. The spool shaft moves back and forth in accordance with rotation of the handle. The spool includes a bobbin trunk and a skirt portion in a rear portion of the bobbin trunk and has a larger diameter than the external diameter of the bobbin trunk. The rotor rotates has a wall portion with a smaller diameter than an external diameter of the skirt portion and through which the spool shaft penetrates, the rotor further including a first cylindrical portion protruding from the wall portion and at least part of which overlaps the skirt portion, and a second cylindrical portion protruding from the wall portion. The drainage hole passes from an interior to an exterior of the first cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A fishing reel apparatus including a frame, an upper spool on the frame for winding up and paying out a line, a bead on the line, a series of hooks at intervals on the line down-line of the bead, a lower spool on the frame for winding up and paying out a sheet, an opening in the sheet for receiving the line where the opening is sized to allow the line to pass through without allowing the bead to pass through, a guide roller on the frame between the upper and lower spools for guiding the sheet when the sheet is payed out to, and a drive motor operably connected to the upper spool for rotating the upper spool.

Abstract: The invention provides a fishing rod caddy to display, transport and support fishing rods. The caddy comprises an array of receivers carried by a frame, and each sized and shaped to receive a fishing rod. At least one leg is carried by the frame and is pivotal with respect to the frame between a retracted orientation adjacent the frame and a deployed orientation extending from the frame configured to orient the frame at an incline with respect to horizontal. An automatic deployment mechanism is carried by the frame and is operatively coupled to the at least one leg to automatically deploy the at least one leg to the deployed orientation.

Abstract: Horseshoe comprising two legs connected by a bridge (3), characterized the bridge (3) comprises physical markers (1, 2) provided directly opposite one another in both a support surface (5) and a ground surface (4), wherein said physical markers (1, 2) function as a guide for cutting through the bridge (3) of the horseshoe.

Abstract: A drone-based insect sample-collection system is disclosed, comprising a drone, a flight-control module and a sample-collection module. The flight-control module comprises a communication unit to transmit or receive signal to/from a user and a control unit to control the route of flight and collection site for the drone. The sample-collection module comprises a container, a gate-controlling unit, a chemicals-releasing unit and an optical-sensing unit. The container is provided with a gate which is controlled by the gate-controlling unit. The chemicals-releasing unit releases one or multiple chemicals to attract insects into the container. The optical-sensing unit is provided in the container and generates different signal according to the sensed light intensity. As the amount of the insect inside the container increases to gradually block the light intensity that the optical-sensing unit could sense, the signal generated by the optical-sensing unit is varied and transmitted to the gate-controlling unit.

Abstract: A bait station for controlling insects such as yellowjackets and other wasps includes a housing that is formed from bottom vessel where insecticide-laced bait is positioned, and a top portion having apertures or holes that is sealable to the bottom vessel and allows for entry and entry of insects to be controlled. A mixing top may be further included that is applicable to the bottom vessel and enables bait to be mixed inside the bottom vessel. The ingredients of the bait are placed into the bottom vessel, and the mixing top is attached and sealed to the bottom vessel, which is then shaken to mix the ingredients to evenly spread the insecticide across the bait and throughout an interior surface of the bottom vessel. The mixing top is removed and the separate top portion is sealed to the bottom vessel, forming the bait station which is deployed to attract insects.

Abstract: A modular element for the manufacturing of an arm or of an arm segment of a spray bar provided with spray nozzles, including a first profile determining a longitudinal housing open downwards and at each of its longitudinal ends. A reinforcement is disposed above the first profile in such a way that the respective longitudinal axes of the reinforcement and of the first profile belong to the vertical plane P of longitudinal symmetry of said modular element. A plurality of stiffeners longitudinally connect at least the first profile and the reinforcement to each other, and two plates are disposed at one of the longitudinal ends of said first profile and laterally connect at least the longitudinal ends of the first profile and of the reinforcement to each other.

Abstract: An articulation disposed between two adjacent segments of an arm of a spray bar, including a number of linking members connecting the contiguous ends of two adjacent segments to each other, each linking member being assembled, on the one hand, at one of its ends onto one of said contiguous ends by a ball joint and at its other end onto the other of said contiguous ends by a link allowing, on the one hand, the movement of said linking member with respect to the associated contiguous end in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the associated segment and, on the other hand, the blocking of linking member in a given position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting element including an insect repelling element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel compositions of rosemary extracts for use as a cat-deterrent formulation. The compositions of the present invention may be applied directly to an area, or object, to which it is desired to deter cats or animals from loitering or interaction. It is further contemplated that the compositions of the present invention may be applied directly to an area, or alternatively, be encapsulated in a container which substantially retains the solid components of the compositions of the present invention, but allows transport of the aromatic compounds.

Abstract: A game calling device includes a flexible cover defining a cavity, and a plurality of components within the cavity. Each of the components is comprised of a polymeric material and includes a frusto-conical outer surface and a frusto-conical inner surface. The game calling device improves upon the prior art by producing a more realistic simulation of two deer sparring when the components are manipulated inside the bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shipping container for cryopreserved biological samples in which a cryopreserved sample can be maintained on arrival at its destination for a period of time, for example several months.

Abstract: A composition that can solvate biofilms and disrupt bacterial cell walls acts to both kill the bacteria by cell lysis and remove the biofilm. This solvent-containing composition is effective against a broad spectrum of microbes and can be used on a variety of surfaces, both living and inanimate. The polarity of the solvent component of the composition is lower than that of pure water so that the composition exhibits increased efficacy in solvating the macromolecular matrix of a biofilm and in penetrating bacterial cell walls.

Abstract: A composition that can solvate biofilms and disrupt bacterial cell walls acts to both kill the bacteria by cell lysis and remove the biofilm. This solvent-containing composition is effective against a broad spectrum of microbes and can be used on a variety of surfaces, both living and inanimate. The polarity of the solvent component of the composition is lower than that of pure water so that the composition exhibits increased efficacy in solvating the macromolecular matrix of a biofilm and in penetrating bacterial cell walls.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for to creating a beneficial micro-environment to a seed by adhering additives to the seed. Included with the seeds are various accessory structures and compounds which promote the development and survival of the plant and which function to impede the progress of competitors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising an aminophosphate or aminophosphonate salt, particularly to herbicidal compositions comprising a relatively high amount of aminophosphate or aminophosphonate salt and a betaine-based surfactant composition of matter.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to adjuvant compositions and related methods for reducing herbicide volatility. The adjuvant- and herbicide-containing herbicide compositions are generally aqueous and include a volatile growth regulator herbicide and a monosaccharide adjuvant. When the compositions are applied to a target area to control a herbicide-sensitive target plant in the area with the herbicide, the monosaccharide adjuvant reduces volatile transport of the herbicide, thus reducing damage to other (non-target) sensitive plants, whether inside or outside of the target area of application.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition that is effective against tuberculosis-causing bacteria is disclosed. The composition contains a disinfectant agent that is a combination of biocidal quaternary ammonium compound and an N,N-di-substituted alkylamide water insoluble solvent. The composition can be a concentrated formulation or a ready-to-use formulation. Methods of disinfecting surfaces containing tuberculosis-causing bacteria are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are an alcohol-free anti-bacterial cleaner formulations. Generally, the anti-bacterial cleaner formulations contain vinegar and at least one organic acid in water. Also provided are the alcohol free antibacterial hard surface cleaner and brush cleaner formulations.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

Abstract: An antimicrobial polymer or hydrogel is provided. The antimicrobial polymer or hydrogel comprises a branched polyethylenimine (PEI) grafted with poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEGMA) of formula (I) or a branched polyethylenimine (PEI) grafted with poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEGMA) and decane of formula (II), wherein: m is an integer ranging from 1 to 20; n is an integer ranging from 1 to 20; in formula (I), the grafting ratio of PEI-PEGMA ranges from 1:1 to 1:20; and in formula (II), the grafting ratio of PEI-decane-PEGMA ranges from 1:1:1 to 1:20:20.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for biofilm remediation are disclosed. Biofilm is reduced and removed from soiled surfaces by providing to a surface in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a biocidal surfactant and at least one organic solvent. According to the invention, the biofilm remediation compositions reduce and remove biofilm formation by administering a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The biofilm remediation compositions are stable and effective in concentrated and diluted ready-to-use formulations comprising an anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactant that is not an organocarboxylic acid, a sparingly soluble organic solvent and optionally a soluble organic solvent.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the field of agrochemicals, including compound I and its use to control fungal diseases in agriculturally useful vegetable 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 epoxiconazole, prothioconazole, azoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, fluxapyroxad, benzovindiflupyr, and chlorothalonil, provides synergistic control of selected fungi.

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 epoxiconazole, prothioconazole, difenoconazole, azoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, picoxoystrobin, fluxapyroxad, benzovindiflupyr, penthiopyrad, bixafen, chlorothalonil, and mancozeb provides synergistic control of selected fungi.