Abstract: The present invention is a pet cage having a upper cage member and a lower base member. The lower base member has a bottom that is partially cut out. An exchangeable plate or tray is provided and adapted to engage with the opening in the bottom of the lower base member. When an exchangeable plate or tray with access points, such as through-holes, are used, the pet can graze on fresh grass in a safe environment. When an exchangeable plate or tray without access points are used, the cage is restored to a conventional cage with closed bottom surface.

Abstract: A pet bed covering assembly for inhibiting a pet bed from becoming soiled includes a covering that is positionable over and around a pet bed. In this way the covering inhibits a pet from physically contacting the pet bed when the pet lies in the pet bed. The covering is infused with a chemical scent to conceal unpleasant odors associated with the pet. The covering is infused with a chemical insect repellant to repel fleas and other insect parasites. An elastic band is coupled to covering and the elastic band tightens the covering around the pet bed for removably retaining the covering on the pet bed.

Abstract: A pet protection system includes a leg portion having a first end having a first cross-section having a flexible opening to insert a pet foot therethrough; an angled portion coupled to the first end and having a second cross-section greater than the first cross-section; and a second end coupled to the angled portion, wherein the second end has a third cross-section greater than the second cross-section; and a body portion coupled to the leg portion, the body portion forming a loop that fits securely on a body of the pet.

Abstract: A dog toy has a cavity for holding a dog treat or another toy and is in the form of a ball and is edible. Several apertures allow a dog to see and smell the contents of the inner cavity and provide motivation for the dog to try to get at the cavity's contents. The upper and lower halves are screwed or snapped together, enabling the dog toy to be opened by a human in order to place a toy or treat in the inner cavity. The dog toy is made with a formula that results in it being sufficiently hard and durable that it will take time and effort for a dog to break through to get at the contents. The toy will therefore help clean the dog's teeth and gums as the dog chews at it.

Abstract: A dog treat is disclosed that is rotates on a central hub to encourage interaction between the dog and the treat. The dog treat includes a platform of material from which multiple wall segments vertically project. Each wall segment contains the same mass of material and are equidistant from the other. The platform of material may include concentric walls therein, where each wall is of varying width. The dog treat is capable of being spun on its central hub.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the prevention of EMF wave damage to the cells of living creatures. The invention features a collar that may comprise a base strip comprising a webbing material and having two ends with a fastener disposed on each end. The fasteners may comprise Velcro, buckles, or any other medium that allows for the attachment of surfaces. The collar may further comprise a container holding a remediation material that converts chaotic EMF waves into non-damaging waves. The container may be disposed on a surface of the collar and covered by a label. The fasteners may connect in a way such that the base strip is formed into a non-twisting loop with the container and label disposed on an outward-facing surface of the loop.

Abstract: A smart leash system is disclosed, which includes a handheld system configured to be held by a user, a harness system configured to be worn by an animal, a leash coupled to and extended between the handheld system and the harness system, and a load measuring sensor coupled to the handheld system and configured to measure force applied to the leash, wherein one of the handheld system, the harness system, and both the handheld system and the harness system is configured to receive a force signal representing the force applied to the leash and signal the harness system to provide a feedback to the animal when the force exceeds a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Method of providing insects for sorting into classes or for quality control of sorted insects comprises providing the insects in a container having a closable opening, opening the closable opening, releasing the insects through the closable opening onto a funneled air flow, the air flow carrying the insects to a collection location, the collection location being conveyable, and applying immobilizing agent to the insects on the collection location, thereby to provide stationary insects for said sorting or quality control.

Abstract: A pet monitoring system comprising a first sensor configured to detect a first condition in the space and a second sensor configured to detect a second condition in the space is disclosed. The system may further comprise a memory for storing one or more rules each configured to identify an alert condition for a pet in the space based on the first and/or second conditions in the space, a communications module configured to communicate with a remote device over a network, and a controller. The controller is configured to apply the one or more rules to the first and second detected conditions in the space to identify one or more alert conditions and determine what, if any, action is required by an owner or caretaker of the pet, and if action is required, provide an alert to the remote device via the communications module.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of automated noninvasive determining the sex of an embryo of a bird's egg (14) as well as a corresponding apparatus.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide systems and methods for stimulating a desired response, such as ovulation and egg laying, fertility, hunger, growth, mood and sexual maturity in birds or ayes, by controlling the pulsing of two or more different wavelength bands, duty cycle, and frequency of photon bursts within a photon signal to a bird, where the photon modulation and duty cycle is based upon the specific needs of the bird.

Abstract: A roof cover for a fish farm, in which solar cells may be arranged on the roof cover to collect solar energy, and where the roof cover is resistant to weather conditions, and where the roof cover provides a controlled environment for fish farming by protecting it from wind and weather.

Abstract: A fish farm with a float ring, and a net fixed to the float ring. The float is flexible and is designed with an exterior walkway and interior room for personnel.

Abstract: A rearing device including a framework provided to be placed on a sea bed, at least one rearing enclosure internally delimiting a volume for receiving aquaculture animals, a connection connecting the at least one rearing enclosure to the framework, permitting a rotation of the at least one rearing enclosure with respect to the framework about at least one substantially horizontal axis of rotation, and a float device connected to the at least one rearing enclosure by a flexible connection of a length chosen such that, when the flexible connection is vertically tensioned, the float device is located in the intertidal zone.

Abstract: A rearing device including a framework, at least one rearing enclosure internally delimiting a volume for receiving aquaculture animals, a float device connected to the at least one rearing enclosure, a connection connecting the at least one rearing enclosure to the framework, permitting a rotation of the at least one rearing enclosure with respect to the framework about at least one substantially horizontal axis of rotation, and a limiting device limiting travel of the at least one rearing enclosure relative to the framework along the vertical direction.

Abstract: An aquarium includes a tank body and a water pump, wherein the water pump includes a stator and a rotor and the tank body includes a tank wall; a rotor chamber arranged at one side of the tank wall close to inside of the tank body and configured to accommodate the rotor; a rotation shaft configured to support the rotor and arranged in the rotor chamber; an impeller configured to connect with the rotor and arranged in the rotor chamber; and a stator chamber configured to accommodate the stator, arranged at one side of the tank wall close to outside of the tank body and arranged corresponding to the rotor chamber so that the stator can drive the rotor.

Abstract: The invention encompasses methods for increasing genetic progress in livestock, and for genetic dissemination, including the use of amniocentesis to obtain fetal amniocytes for use in genomic evaluation and cloning.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions and methods for treating systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as a model for measuring the efficacy of said treatments. Specifically, the disclosure provides a non-human animal model for SLE comprising a severe combined immunodeficient non-human animal comprising exogenous cells from a human subject with SLE, wherein the cells from the human subject are peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Further disclosed is a method of screening for a drug candidate that inhibits or reduces SLE using a severe combined immunodeficient non-human animal.

Abstract: Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having a restricted immunoglobulin heavy chain locus and an ectopic sequence encoding one or more ADAM6 proteins are provided. In various embodiments, mice are described that have humanized endogenous immunoglobulin heavy chain loci and are capable of expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof that is functional in a male mouse. Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus characterized by a single human VH gene segment, a plurality of human DH gene segments and a plurality of human JH gene segments and capable expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof are also provided.

Abstract: A modular system for breeding and harvesting flies, comprising: an egg-growth chamber configured to receive fertilised eggs and to permit the fertilised eggs to develop and hatch as larvae, the egg-growth chamber comprising at least one egg holder, the or each egg holder being adapted to retain the fertilized eggs and allow passage of the larvae from the egg-holder to a food source to provide larvae in the food source; a larval chamber configured to receive the larvae in the food source and to permit the larvae to feed on the food source and develop into pre-pupae to provide pre-pupae in the food source; a pupation chamber configured to receive the pre-pupae in the food source and to permit the pre-pupae to develop into pupae, the pupation chamber being configured to dry the food source and the pre-pupae to provide pupae in a dried food source; a release box configured to receive the pupae in the dried food source and to permit the pupae to develop into adult flies, the release box comprising one or more outl

Abstract: The present invention provides a new energy-driven in-situ plankton collecting device, comprising a solar photovoltaic cell and wind power generation system, a buoyancy support system, a power supply and control system, a plankton suction and collection system, and an anchoring system. The device has the center of gravity on the lower part and vertically floats in water like a tumbler. The plankton suction and collection system is composed of a suction axial-flow pump and a collecting cod end. The bag-shaped plankton collecting cod end has the mesh aperture of less than 0.8 time the average body length of the target plankton, and can be used on both sides. The devices provided by the present invention can be used simultaneously and arranged in an array for collection and utilization of plankton as well as governance and remediation of water area environment, and thus have a favorable application prospect.

Abstract: A keel attached to a central body of trolling spreader bar is configurable with a plurality of fishing lures as an assembly to mimic a small school of fish. The keel is angled to urge the lure assembly continually to one side or the other from what would be the normal straight line of travel of a trolling vessel. By attaching an angled keel directly to the lure/spreader bar one is able to easily set lines behind the vessel at varying angles and distances which greatly increase the width of the full trolling lure spread.

Abstract: A fish hook with a plurality of inwardly facing prongs and a shaft to join the prongs, where the shaft and prongs are held by a flexible hub which allows the prongs to move. Each prong can hold a different type of bait. This means that the fisherman can conduct three bait experiments simultaneously. A fisherman using a conventional hook would be required to cast that hook three separate times with different baits to achieve the same test. Accordingly, the improved hook makes fishing more efficient.

Abstract: Insecticide dispensing devices and methods of the present technology provide for the prolonged release of insecticide for the eradication of insect populations. Insecticide dispensing devices include an attractive toxic sugar bait, and have a housing configured with at least one aperture to allow a gaseous compound to exit the internal cavity and sized to allow entry of a target insect into the internal cavity. Methods of insecticide dispensing include activating the attractive toxic sugar bait in the device, and placing the activated device in an area where insects are present.

Abstract: A bug zapper coil cleaner including a brush element that is non-conductive. At least one handle is attached to the brush element. The at least one handle member is configured to move the brush from the outside of the housing on a bug zapper. The at least one handle has an elongated attachment member protruding from one end. Further, there is a clasp member connected to the brush element. The clasp member is a magnetic clasp. The clasp will hold the bug zapper coil cleaner at the top of the bug zapper between uses.

Abstract: A regulating and/or control system for an agricultural machine includes a distributor linkage for spreading material, such as fertilizer, plant protection products, or seeds, the distributor linkage being pivotable about at least one axis of rotation extending in the direction of travel, with at least one first sensor device for determining the inclination of the distributor linkage; and a data processing device for processing the sensor signals. The system further includes at least one second sensor device for determining the centrifugal force FF and/or the centrifugal acceleration aF acting upon the first sensor device when the machine is turning corners, where the data processing device is configured such that an inclination measurement error of the first sensor device can be corrected based on the sensor signals of the second sensor device.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle is moveable across a surface. The agricultural vehicle includes a chassis, a traction member coupled to the chassis with the traction member configured to engage the surface and move the chassis relative to the surface, a holding tank coupled to the chassis with the holding tank configured to support agricultural matter, a support boom coupled to the chassis, and a plurality of applicator assemblies. Each applicator assembly of the plurality of applicator assemblies includes a resilient body coupled to the support boom, a foot coupled to the body with the foot configured to be biased into engagement with the surface via the resiliency of the body, and a nozzle. The nozzle is in communication with the holding tank and configured to dispense the agricultural matter.

Abstract: A sprayer boom breakaway joint with a staged release and forced lift system is implemented with an agricultural sprayer. The system provides positive locking to restrain a breakaway joint against movement from a neutral position until an impact with a breakaway boom segment provides sufficient force to overcome the neutral holding force. Once released from the neutral position, the breakaway boom segment may at least initially experience a lesser holding force that biases the breakaway boom segment toward the neutral position and the breakaway boom segment may move along a path that has an upward movement component in addition to a rearward movement component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge unit (10?) for discharging a final liquid having a defined final mixing ratio, in particular for agricultural purposes, having a first pre-mixing unit (12), which is designed to mix a first liquid with a first carrier liquid, in particular water, to form a first pre-diluted liquid having a first defined pre-mixing ratio, a second pre-mixing unit (14), which is designed to mix a second liquid with a second carrier liquid, in particular water, to form a second pre-diluted liquid having a second defined pre-mixing ratio, and a final mixing unit (20), which is designed to mix the first pre-diluted liquid with the second pre-diluted liquid to form the final liquid to be discharged having a defined final mixing ratio.

Abstract: An apparatus to electrically kill a plant or at least attenuate plant growth is disclosed herein, wherein the apparatus comprises at least an electrical energy processing unit and an electrical continuity system. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using same.

Abstract: A bait station for feeding toxic bait to pest and rodents. The Safety Bait Applicator is generally enclosed structure having two open entrances where a pest rodent can enter and feed on the toxic bait chunks. The bait chunks are held in the center of the special designed tee area that prevents the pests from removing the toxic bait chunks from the bait station. See drawings A. and B. FIG. 5. for illustrations of the how the bait chunks cannot pass through the openings.

Abstract: An avian pest repellant device comprises an avian pest deterrent and an ultraviolet component. The device is preferably embodied as a tape that can be adhered to a window, to help prevent birds from flying into the window.

Abstract: A tubular blowing tube receives a sounding barrel in one end. A longitudinal channel extending from the inner end of a sounding barrel defines a rounded support surface for a pair of reeds or reed. The joining of the longitudinal channel and rounded support surface includes four notches of each side of the channel, geometrically shaped to encourage upward air flow. The exterior portion of the sounding barrel includes a primary exhaust that allows longitudinal flow of air but also a secondary exhaust that allows perpendicular air flow. The secondary exhaust incorporates two longitudinal slits that resemble the anatomical design of a mallard hen bill underside, with geometric design to enable controlled air flow. The sounding barrel includes a recessed design quick grip around the secondary exhaust, built at a depth that allows for controlled volumetric air flow ratio between the primary and secondary exhaust ports.

Abstract: Provided herein is a formulation to pre-treat an organ prior to transplantation and for inducing mitochondrial morphological alterations.

Abstract: A vial sleeve for a cryogenic vial includes a cover portion including a side wall defining a cavity for receiving at least a portion of the vial, and a locking feature configured to operatively engage at least a portion of the vial for resisting movement of the vial relative to the vial sleeve. The vial sleeve may include a first label adhered to an exterior surface of the side wall and including a first set of indicia. The first set of indicia may be different from a second set of indicia included on a second label adhered to an exterior surface of the vial.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for improving seed quality. For example, treating a stand of seed crops with a seed crop treatment that includes an effective amount of cyanate, thiocyanate, an acceptable salt of cyanate or thiocyanate, an ester of cyanate or thiocyanate, an isocyanate or isothiocyanate, or a combination thereof results in one or more improved seed qualities compared to a control. The improved seed qualities may include, but are not limited to, enhanced seed vigor, increased quantity of saleable seed, increased proportion of saleable seed, increased uniformity of seed shape and size, and desirable bag weight.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems, and methods for producing broad spectrum disinfectants, sanitizers, cleaner and deodorizers using chlorine dioxide compositions, and more particularly, to methods for producing chlorine dioxide compositions having improved long term stability by the proper choice of pH and through the careful choice of other product formula ingredients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antifungal oil-in water microemulsion formulation comprising two different bioactive ingredients which are lipophilic (essential oils) and hydrophilic (plant biomass aqueous extracts) in nature, but reside in different phases of the said microemulsion. In particular, the present invention provides a liquid microemulsion comprising a synergistic mixture of two essential oils as the active ingredient in the dispersed phase and a hydrophilic biomass aqueous extract in continuous phase that not only facilitates the overall antifungal efficacy of the microemulsion but also maintains its potency against wilt inducing fungus F. oxysporum during storage.

Abstract: A composition having spherical microparticles composed primarily of polyester and one or more essential oils for use in electrostatic powder coating applications. The particles are produced by precipitation under shear stress from a solution containing the essential oils and a polyester resin.

Abstract: Aqueous pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and an agent that modulates the release rate of the pesticide from the microcapsules are described. Also described are various methods of modulating the release rate of a microencapsulated pesticide in a pesticidal mixture. Further, various pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and a co-pesticide that provides for enhanced crop safety are described.

Abstract: A herbicide composition includes water, hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, one or both of citric acid and a citrate salt, and at least two metal salts, wherein at least one of the metal salts is a transition metal salt and the at least two metal salts are independently present in an amount of at least 0.005 wt %.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to extracts from Persea sp. (avocado) enriched in bioactive compounds which can be used as antimicrobial, antibacterial or spore germination inhibiting agents, the process for obtaining the extracts, acetogenins and isolated molecules and methods for using the extracts enriched in bioactive compounds for providing antimicrobial, antibacterial or spore germination inhibiting effect.

Abstract: The present application is directed to antimicrobial compositions comprising chitosan polymers of at least two different average molecular weights (Mws), wherein the Mw of each different chitosan polymer is selected to target a different microorganism as well as method of making and using the compositions and product comprising the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synergistic composition for stimulating the production of plant material, wherein said biostimulant composition comprises at least one flavonoid ingredient selected from the group consisting of naringin, hesperidin, neohesperidin, and theaflavin, at least one essential oil compound, and at least one type of organic acid. The invention further concerns a method for stimulating the production of plant material and uses of the biostimulant composition, wherein a whole plant is topically treated with the biostimulant composition according to the invention at its surface or only certain parts (root, leaves, fruits, seeds etc.) by spray or dip application, fogging, washing or sprinkling For example, coating carioca beans prior to seeding with the biostimulant composition according to the invention results in significant increase of root length, plant height and plant diameter after a single treatment.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling infestation of plants, harvested food crops, seeds or non-living materials by phytopathogenic microorganisms, in particular fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound selected from Formula I and a process for preparing the same, wherein, R2, T, L1, A, G, J, n, W, Z and Z1 are each as defined in the description. The invention also relates to the combination and composition comprising the compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A composition for use in agriculture includes ammonium glufosinate and diquat dibromide, preferably with a surfactant. It may also advantageously include imazapyr in some circumstances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxadiazoles of formula I, or the N-oxides and/or their agriculturally useful salts and to their use for controlling phytopathogenic fungi, or to a method for combating phytopathogenic harmful fungi, which process comprises treating the fungi or the materials, plants, the soil or seeds to be protected against fungal attack, with an effective amount of at least one compound of formula I, or an N-oxide, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; the present invention also relates to mixtures comprising at least one such compound of formula I and at least one further pesticidally active substance selected from the group consisting of herbicides, safeners, fungicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators; and to agrochemical compositions comprising at least one such compound of formula I and to agrochemical compositions further comprising seeds.

Abstract: Disclosed are antimicrobial articles and surfaces, as well as methods of making such articles and surfaces.

Abstract: A sexual attraction pheromone exclusively obtained from Tribolium castaneum male insects, a method to obtain said pheromone and a device useful for controlling insects in grain silos are disclosed. The device comprises an outer shell, a membrane impregnated with the sexual attraction pheromone and a nucleus containing an insecticide formulation comprising effective amount of an isolated microsclerotia of Beauvaria bassiana and an agronomically acceptable carrier.