Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing camera assembly for coupling to a fishing line. The assembly includes a camera and a carrier for carrying the camera along the line. The carrier includes an openable surround (e.g. tube) that surrounds the line. Advantageously, the surround can be opened to readily release the camera from the line thereby reducing complication to the angler's tackle set-up.

Abstract: A Portable Ice Fishing Hole Cover. The Ice Cap has a sleeve that is configured to be received in the open ice hole. A base keeps the cover in place and is strong enough to withstand weight bearing on the lid covering the open hole. The cover also allows an angler to actively fish with the lid shut preventing objects, pets, or people from falling into the hole.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a mechanical assembly which induces a back-and-forth motion to a fishing lure or bait. Where past such devices primarily accomplished this action by oscillating a fishing rod, the present invention simply oscillates the fishing line. In the few instances where prior art oscillated the fishing line, the designs required the vessel to be altered to accept the mounting of the design. The present invention demonstrates how a standard cylindrical rod holder found on most fishing vessels can be used to provide a secure mount for the invention. The present invention discloses an equipment base which supports a motor and electrical switch and which may be rotated to avoid obstructions while, along with a wand, positioned to obtain optimum performance. Lastly, the present invention presents a unique method for adjusting the output pulling force to match the requirements of the lure or bait being pulled.

Abstract: There is disclosed an adhesive barrier for crawling insects, comprising a flexible sheet of material having an adhesive on at least one side, with a peel-off liner protecting the adhesive surface. The flexible sheet of material is shaped to form a self-standing adhesive barrier when its first and second side edges are overlapped and bonded together, the self-standing barrier having angled side walls and first and second openings of a different size, at least one of the first and second openings adapted to be placed on a flat surface without any gaps. In an embodiment, the flexible sheet forms a self-standing adhesive barrier in the shape of a cone, with a large opening at one end, and a smaller opening at the other end. At least one opening is adapted to be placed on a flat surface without any gaps.

Abstract: A sprayer boom support for an agricultural sprayer including two articulated arms that are coupled in an articulated manner on both sides of the sprayer, wherein each articulated arm is comprised of bar sections that are formed in a composite material consisting of a reinforcing agent chosen from carbon fibre, fibreglass, aramid fibre, boron fibre or a combination thereof, and a matrix of epoxy, vinyl ester, phenolic or polyester resin, the bar sections having a tube geometry with a substantially rectangular cross section with rounded vertices and arched sides, the length of two of its equal sides being constant along the bar section.

Abstract: A reflective bird deterrent, having a base, a center post attached to and extending up from the base, and first and second spinner assemblies having a plurality of fins rotatably attached to the center post. The plurality of fins on the first spinner are angled such that they spin in the opposite direction of the plurality of fins on the second spinner, and the plurality of fins on the first spinner and the plurality of fins on the second spinner are reflective.

Abstract: A hunting tree stand adjustment device and a method of using a hunting tree stand adjustment device when hunting in a climbing tree stand. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: Methods and materials for the cryopreservation of cellularised scaffolds used for therapeutic or pharmacological testing purposes that provide a cultured scaffold on which cells have been seeded, equilibrate the cellularised scaffold with a cryopreservative composition comprising culture medium and between 5 and 30% of a cryoprotectant such as DMSO, freeze the equilibrated cellularised scaffold by reducing the temperature continuously by about ?1° C./minute to about ?80° C., and store the frozen cellularised scaffold at a temperature of between ?135° C. and ?198° C.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and methods for increasing the probability of a successful organ donation by decreasing organs' warm ischemia time. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to increasing the pool of eligible donors, including donors who had prior chest surgeries or prior abdominal surgeries. The present disclosure provides a catheter extending through a cannula, wherein the cannula delivers cold perfusion fluid and the catheter blocks the aorta, forcing the cold perfusion fluid to pass to organs in the donor's abdomen. The present disclosure further provides for advancing the catheter from a retracted position to an extended position, and creating a watertight seal at the cannula to prevent backflow of cold perfusion fluid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dispersion for an aqueous spray formulation with controlled mechanical degradation, said dispersion comprising a polymer composition and at least one liquid phase, wherein said polymer composition is dispersed in said at least one liquid phase, wherein said polymer composition comprises one or more water-soluble polymers, wherein said at least one liquid phase is an oil phase and/or an aqueous phase, and wherein said at least one liquid phase comprises at least one non-ionic surfactant with a HLB of more than 0, preferably of more than 12. The invention moreover relates to a method for controlling the mechanical degradation of such a dispersion, wherein said method comprises the steps of: providing the polymer composition, preparing the at least one liquid phase by mixing the at least one non-ionic surfactant with said at least one liquid phase, and preparing the suspension by dispersing the polymer composition of step i) in the at least one liquid phase of step ii).

Abstract: A disinfectant wipe is provided including a substrate that is substantially free of polyamides, and an acid anionic disinfectant is adsorbed to the substrate such that the disinfectant readily releases from the substrate to allow at least 65% delivery of the disinfectant when wiped on a surface. The substrate may be a woven, nonwoven, knit fabric, a foam, sponge or film composition and may be formed from polyester, polypropylene, nylon, cotton, rayon, acrylic, or combinations thereof. The acid anionic disinfectant has a pH below 7, below 5, below 3 and below 2. The substrate used to prepare the disinfectant wipe is not pretreated with the disinfectant or a release composition before applying the disinfectant. That is, the disinfectant is not applied and re-applied to ensure release onto a surface. In an embodiment of the invention acid anionic disinfectant is an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A formulation comprising prothioconazole and a stabilizing amount of a transition metal salt, optionally a co-pesticide, optionally two co-pesticides, a process for the preparation thereof, a method of use thereof and kit comprising the components thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: Herbicidal microcapsules containing a combination of herbicides are described. In particular, the herbicidal microcapsules include a core material comprising an acetamide herbicide and a second herbicide and a shell wall encapsulating the core material. Also described are processes for preparing the microcapsules, various herbicidal compositions containing the microcapsules, and methods of preparing and using the herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of antioxidants and/or nutrients for improving crop safety in plants, a composition comprising antioxidants and a new method of plant treatment wherein is antioxidants and/or nutrients applied to a plant, a plant part, plant propagation material or the habitat the plant is growing in to improve crop safety.

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, personal care and/or animal care products and applications.

Abstract: In one aspect, this invention relates to pest repellent compositions comprising a fatty acid and an anthranilate ester. In another aspect, this invention relates to a method of repelling pests employing such composition. In another aspect, this invention relates to products formulated from such composition.

Abstract: Use of at least one non-ionic surfactant derived from polyols and a sterol for promoting the growth of a plant and the resistance of a plant to an abiotic stress, and stimulating the defence systems of a plant against an abiotic stress.

Abstract: A pest control agent according to the present invention contains a compound of formula (I) (in the formula, Ar represents a substituted or unsubstituted C6-10 aryl group, R1 represents a cyano group or a substituted or unsubstituted thiocarbamoyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogeno group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, a hydroxyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkoxy group, R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a halogeno group, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, or the like, and Q represents a cyclic amino group) or a salt thereof.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula I wherein R1 is difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl and X is chloro, fluoro or bromo; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially rust diseases on soybean plants.

Abstract: Use of at least one non-ionic surfactant derived from polyols and a sterol for promoting the growth of a plant and the resistance of a plant to an abiotic stress, and stimulating the defence systems of a plant against an abiotic stress.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel veterinary compositions comprising an effective amount of a neonicotinoid compound and an effective amount of a N-arylpyrazole compound. The invention also relates to the use of such compositions for controlling ectoparasites in a non-human mammal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising at least one water soluble or water dispersable source of zinc ions in combination with at least one water soluble or water dispersable source of lithium ions and optionally at least one water soluble or water dispersable source of magnesium ions and/or at least one water soluble or water dispersable source of sodium ions, an aqueous preparation, a process for preserving an aqueous preparation against microorganisms as well as the use of the antimicrobial composition for preserving an aqueous preparation against microorganisms.

Abstract: Provided is a novel bacterial strain Bacteroides vulgatus MGM001 (Bacteroides vulgatus MGM001) and its use. The LPS from the strain of the subject matter has cytotoxicity weaker than the conventional ones and shows synergistic effect on the inhibition of biofilm formation when used in combination with LTA.

Abstract: Described herein are pesticidal mixtures including as active components at least one specific nitrification inhibitor (compound I) and at least one biopesticide (compound II). Also described herein are a method for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi, or for improving the nitrification-inhibiting effect, or for increasing the health of a plant using mixtures of at least one compound I and at least one compound II and a method of using the mixtures comprising compounds I and compounds II for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi or to increasing the health of a plant. Also described herein are agrochemical compositions including these mixtures. Also described herein is plant propagation material including these mixtures or agrochemical compositions.

Abstract: The current invention provides for a microbial consortium comprising one or more ammonium-oxidizing strains which are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) and which are selected from the group of Nitrosomonas, Nitrosospira, Nitrosopumilus, Cenarchaeum, Nitrosoarchaeum, Nitrosocaldus, Caldiarchaeum; and one or more GRAS strains which are commensal to the one or more ammonium-oxidizing strains, and which are selected from the group of Acinetobacter, Alcaligenes, Arthrobacter, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Bacillus, Beijerinckia, Enterobacter, Erwinia, Flavobacterium, Rhizobium, Serratia and Deinococcus.

Abstract: The invention provides a synthetic combination of a crop and at least one fungal endophyte, wherein the crop is a host plant of the endophyte. Provided are also methods and compositions for producing such synthetic combinations. The endophyte reproduces and enhances the agronomic characteristics of the crop. Methods for inoculating the host plant with the endophyte, for propagating the host-endophyte combination, and for detecting the presence of the endophyte and of its metabolites within a host plant are also described.

Abstract: A heat treatment system, comprises a tray holder with at least one tray for placing goods to be heated, a first heat treatment machine having a first heat treatment chamber adapted to accommodate the tray holder, the first heat treatment chamber having a first opening in a base part thereof, and an elevation apparatus configured to transport the tray holder between a first position within the first heat treatment chamber and a second position below the first heat treatment chamber through the first opening.

Abstract: A domestic baking device for baking a food product, in particular a flat bread, made of a dough portion which is first received in a portion capsule. The baking device includes a baking and pressing device (2) for baking and pressing the dough portion (3, 3?) between a first and a second baking plate (5). At least the first baking plate (4) can be driven relative to the second baking plate (5) along a preferably linear displacement path (s) towards the second baking plate (5) by means of adjusting means (7) which include an electric motor in order to flatten the dough portion (3, 3?) by pressing same between the baking plates (4, 5).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to rotary molded products and methods of making rotary molded products. Methods of making rotary molded products include combining a reduced-fat dough with a fat to make a dough with the ability to be used in a novel array of rotary molded shapes. Dough pieces and cooked rotary molded products having novel features and dimensions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mould drum for moulding products from a mass of food starting material. The mould drum comprises one or more cavities with a mould cavity wall having at least partially a porous structure, whereas each cavity is connected to a passage. The present invention further relates to a cleaning apparatus and a forming apparatus preferably provided with a cleaning device for the inventive mould drum with supporting means for supporting the axis of the drum. Additionally, the present invention relates to a process for cleaning the inventive drum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to obtain a round shaped collagen casing and to the casing obtained by the process, which is based on a post rounding of a straight collagen casing by controlled heat shrinking.

Abstract: It is provided a food product made from fresh food, wherein said food product comprises a first amount of fresh food and a second amount of fresh food and said fresh food may be a fresh fruit or vegetable. A method for preparing said food product is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for packaging fruits and vegetables by means of a film endowed with specific permeability and light transmittance properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a milk-based formulation with a reduced carbohydrate content, having a ratio of carbohydrates to protein of at most 1.1, a protein content of at least 5.4% on dry matter basis, and a ratio of ash to protein is substantially similar to that of a milk raw material used as a starting material, and a method for the preparation thereof. The milk-based formulation can be used in the preparation of a recombined milk product with a reduced lactose content, having a full taste of normal milk without any deficiencies in its organoleptic properties.

Abstract: The object of invention is to provide solid milk with favorable solubility and enough strength and the method of manufacturing the solid milk. The solid milk of the invention has X-ray diffraction pattern of its surface area that has a main peak of 2?=10-15° at 2?=10-11° or at 2?=12-13°. A method for the manufacture of solid milk comprises compressing powdered milk to obtain compressed powdered milk: humidifying the compressed powdered milk to obtain humidified compressed powdered milk; and drying the humidified compressed powdered milk to obtain the solid milk. A part of amorphous lactose at the surface of the solid milk 12 is crystallized at the steps of humidifying step and drying.

Abstract: A method for enhancing cognitive development in a pediatric subject involving administering to the subject a nutritional composition which includes up to 7 g/100 Kcal of a fat or lipid; up to 5 g/100 Kcal of a protein or protein equivalent source; 0.25 g/100 Kcal to 16 g/100 Kcal of buttermilk; 5 mg/100 Kcal to 90 mg/100 Kcal of a source of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid; and 0.015 g/100 Kcal to 1.5 g/100 Kcal of a prebiotic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a cheese-flavored substance, including adding a bacterial cell disrupted product obtained by disrupting lactic acid bacteria and an enzyme to a milk raw material to cause a reaction. The present invention can provide a method for producing a cheese-flavored substance which can safely and efficiently produce a cheese-flavored substance having a more natural cheese flavor at low-cost with simple operation.

Abstract: This present invention generally relates to a process for manufacturing hydrogenated vegetable oil without any significant amount of trans fatty acids for food and feed industry using high voltage atmospheric cold plasma (HVACP) in the presence of a working gas, and in particular to a process for manufacturing hydrogenated vegetable oil that meet the FDA's criteria of GRAS (generally considered as safe). A product of this process is also within the scope of this disclosure.

Abstract: A system for dispensing fluid foodstuff material into a shaping cavity of a mould is described, of the type comprising the steps of: advancing a plurality of moulds (M1, M2) on a conveying line (2), along an advancement direction (X), each comprising at least one shaping cavity; providing a dispensing machine (4) along said conveying line (2) provided with a formation of nozzles (6; 61, 62, 63) comprising at least one line of nozzles arranged along a direction (K) transversal to said advancement direction (X). The process is characterized in that it delivers the material during advancement of the moulds, and in that it adjusts the quantity of material dispensed as a function of the variation in depth in the individual shaping cavity along the advancement direction (X).

Abstract: A low sugar content sweet food spread is provided said food spread comprising at least one of a cocoa product and a nut product, at least one vegetable oil and at least one sweetener. The at least one vegetable oil is substantially free or free of palm oil and the sugar content of the spread is less than about 20% by weight of the total spread. The food spread possesses excellent properties and is advantageously spreadable at low temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cocoa extender composition, said composition comprising 0.1 to 99.9 wt % cocoa residues, 0.1 to 99.9 wt % shea residues, 0 to 85 wt % added vegetable fat, and 0 to 85 wt % added non-vegetable fat. Further, the invention relates to methods of its preparation as well as uses thereof in food products.

Abstract: Processes of treating grain (e.g., corn), involving milling the grain to produce milled grain wherein the grain germ remains intact in the milled grain, and producing a mixture by mixing the milled grain with water and at least one enzyme selected from the group consisting of protease, alpha amylase, glucoamylase, cell wall degrading enzyme, and mixtures thereof, wherein the pH of the mixture is optionally adjusted to a pH of about 3.5 to about 6.5, and incubating the mixture for about 1 to about 3 hours to produce an incubated mixture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal foodstuff and a method for manufacturing the same. In a preferred variat the invention relates to an equine foodstuff. More particularly the invention relates to a hangable, low sugar, forage based foodstuff for horses in the form of forage combined with an edible binder to give a block of forage based edible material and a means that permits suspension of said block of forage based edible material from a suitable suspension point.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bolus for administration to a forestomach of a ruminant, the bolus comprising a mixture of raw fibers and at least one binding agent.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of diagnosing and treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) in an animal, comprising determining the amount of magnesium in a sample of the animal and providing the animal with a treatment regimen. In certain embodiments, the treatment regimen comprises administering an effective amount of magnesium.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a shredded-meat-shaped pet food which consists of the following raw materials in percentage by mass: 65 to 95% of plant-based protein, 0 to 20% of starch, 0 to 15% of animal raw materials, 1 to 7% of vegetables, 1 to 5% of fruits, 0.5 to 3% of beer yeast, 0.02 to 0.05% of potassium sorbate, 0.1 to 0.7% of salt, 0.3 to 0.5% of essences, 0.01 to 0.05% of phosphate and 0.02 to 0.03% of mixed vitamins. According to the technical solution of the present invention, the plant-based protein, meat, vegetables and fruits are prepared into the shredded-meat-shaped pet food by a mechanical puffing extrusion technology. The shredded-meat-shaped pet food in the technical solution of the present invention is a product having a fibrous shredded-meat shape, and thus has a very good sensory effect and palatability effect. As more and more people keep pets, such shredded-meat-shaped pet food has a broad development prospect and needs to be developed urgently to fill the market gap.

Abstract: A disclosed method addresses the problem of providing a method for producing dried pasta the texture of which when cooked, cold or frozen stored, and reheated by, for example, microwaving to be made eatable is comparable to that immediately after cooking. The method includes a step of preparing dough from a raw powder containing wheat flour having a protein content of 8 to 18 mass %, a step of extruding the dough under a vacuum pressure of 0 to ?65 kPa at an extrusion pressure of 60 to 160 kgf/cm2 to form pasta, and a step of drying the pasta. The method also includes the step of adjusting the gluten vitality of the extruded pasta to 10 to 30%. The gluten vitality adjustment step may double as the drying step.

Abstract: A functionally enhancing flour provided by a manufacturing process that subjects a grain precursor to extrusion under low water, high pressure, and low heat dynamic conditions, and methods of using the resulting flour as an ingredient in food products for human and animal consumption.

Abstract: Provided is a processed meat product which comprises (a) one or more cellulose ethers and (b) a fiber-containing pectin product or pectin, wherein the weight ratio between components (a) and (b) is from 0.1:1 to 10:1. The combination of (a) one or more cellulose ethers and (b) a fiber-containing pectin product or pectin, wherein the weight ratio between (a) and (b) is from 0.1:1 to 10:1, is useful for improving one or more properties of a processed meat product selected from water binding capacity, cohesion, firmness, juiciness, bite, freeze thaw stability or texture; resistance to shrinking during cooking, or boil-out control.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a raw piece of reconstituted meat and to a raw piece of reconstituted meat combined according to the method. Many known reconstituted meat products are rejected because they contain chemical additives such as aminases; they are expensive to produce, because the meat first is reconstituted and stabilized and is then preserved; and reconstituted meat combinations often have an inhomogeneous appearance and may tend to separate out their constituents. In order to overcome these disadvantages, a reconstituted meat composition contains only glycerol and salt as the binders, is stabilized and preserved by drying in a single step in a method for producing a raw piece of reconstituted meat and provides a combined raw piece of reconstituted meat the main constituents of which contain only meat ingredients from animal origin, it has the appearance of pure meat, and has a similar elasticity and a precise residual juice content.