Abstract: An artificially intelligent harvest and reuse system for planting vegetables has a first mechanic arm moving a plurality of planting plates around a first conveyor, a second conveyor, a first shelf and a second shelf. The planting plates are sent to a connecting conveyor for the grown vegetables thereon to be picked up by a second mechanic arm and further sent to a root cutting apparatus then to a packaging apparatus, while the empty planting plates are further sent to an exit end of the first conveyor and a third mechanic arm places nursery foams with sprouts from a storage area onto the empty planting plates. Then the refilled planting plates are sent back to the corresponding shelf via the second conveyor and placed back into the corresponding layers neatly by the first mechanic arm on a first distributing apparatus.

Abstract: The present concept is a method of growing a Cannabis plant includes the steps of growing a main stem which is known as an apical meristem of a Cannabis plant to a height of 12 to 24 inches above the soil. Train the plant by trimming uppermost leaves of the apical meristem which results in the growth of at least three main upper branches emerging proximate the top of the plant. Apply a light cycle to stimulate a vegetative growth phase. Lower a screen onto the upper branches such that the upper branches support the weight of the screen, wherein applying the weight of the screen onto the upper branches increases the vigor of the plant and trains the branches to grow horizontally radially outwardly from the apical meristem. Manually position branches under the screen so that the branches are directed radially away from the apical meristem along a screen bottom surface and towards an outer periphery of the screen.

Abstract: A plant growing apparatus is disclosed that enables users to grow edible vegetation and other plants in all climates and year round. The plant growing apparatus includes a framework, a solar assembly coupled to said framework at a predetermined angle, the solar assembly including at least one photovoltaic panel operable to receive solar energy. A planting bed is coupled to said framework. A lighting assembly is connected to the photovoltaic panel and operably directed to emit light toward said planting bed. The plant growing apparatus includes a watering assembly having a misting conduit in fluid communication with a water source and positioned proximate the photovoltaic panel and defining an aperture and a wiper assembly operably coupled to said at least one photovoltaic panel, said wiper assembly including a pulley system and a wiper blade movable along the photovoltaic panel when said pulley system is actuated.

Abstract: A garden edging connector includes an elongated member that has a first end, a second end and a perimeter wall having an outer surface. A longitudinal axis of the elongated member extends through the first and second ends. The elongated member has a central area and defining a first portion and a second portion of the elongated member with the first portion including the first end and the second portion including the second end. The outer surface has a plurality of teeth extending upwardly therefrom wherein each of the first and second portions includes some of the teeth. The teeth each have an upper edge being angled away from the central area and each of the teeth has inner edge directed toward the central area. A juncture of associated ones of the upper and inner edges forms a sharp edge to engage garden edging.

Abstract: A method of over-seeding dormant warm season grasses, including over-seeding the warm season grass with Turf Type Festulolium (American Ryegrass) such that the American Ryegrass will provide a green cover during the winter months but will die out when the temperatures increase to the point which allow the warm-season grass to regrow. A method maintain green coverage of turf year-round including planting a warm season grass, and over-seeding the warm season grass with American Ryegrass. The method where the American Ryegrass is selected from the group consisting of breeder's codes: APMT001, APMT002, APMT003, APMT004, APMT005, APMT006, APMT007, APMT008, APMT009, APMT010, and APMT011.

Abstract: A method of over-seeding dormant warm season grasses, including over-seeding the warm season grass with Turf Type Festulolium (American Ryegrass) such that the American Ryegrass will provide a green cover during the winter months but will die out when the temperatures increase to the point which allow the warm-season grass to regrow. A method for maintaining green coverage of turf year-round including planting a warm season grass, and over-seeding the warm season grass with American Ryegrass. The method where the American Ryegrass is selected from the group consisting of breeder's codes: APMT001, APMT002, APMT003, APMT004, APMT005, APMT006, APMT007, APMT008, APMT009, APMT010, and APMT011.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for safe production of rice on soil mildly and moderately polluted by heavy metals. The method includes applying a passivator before transplanting rice seedlings to reduce activity of heavy metals in soil, and then spraying a foliar barrier from the peak tillering stage to the booting stage of rice and at the filling stage of rice; the passivator includes bentonite, gypsum powder, lime, a biochar, an iron-based biochar, a slow-release iron-based biochar, an iron-sulfur-silicon composite biochar, a heavy metal cadmium passivator and a cadmium-arsenic synchronous passivator for activating sulfur reducing bacteria in paddy soil; and the foliar barrier includes an acid silica sol, a selenium-silicon composite sol, a cerium composite silica sol, a ferrous modified selenium sol. The method can also include applying a nitrate nitrogen fertilizer at the seedling stage of rice, and/or applying a phosphorus potassium fertilizer at the tillering stage of rice.

Abstract: A system and method for irrigation, and managing irrigation of, a property or landscape. The system may include an irrigation management server (“IMS”) with the information for an irrigation system. The system may access the irrigation system that has been input into the IMS as well as access a third party map that may display the irrigation system over the map. The system may provide for a user's GPS location to be accessed through and identify the location of the user with respect to the map and irrigation overlay. The system display may provide information regarding the landscape to a user. The system may allow for manipulation of the irrigation system while overlaid on the map by the creation and manipulation of zones within the irrigation system as well as the creation and manipulation of other commands, including watering times and watering duration.

Abstract: A moisture monitoring system with internes of things devices. The system includes at least one irrigating device having a moisture sensor, a temperature sensor, a valve connected to a water source, a wireless transmitter that sends sensor information to a cloud server via a first internet-of-things establishing a first channel of communication, and a wireless receiver configured to receive valve actuation signals from the cloud server via a second internet-of-things device establishing a second channel of communication. A valve actuator opens the valve upon receiving an actuation signal via the second internet-of-things device. The duration of the valve remaining open and other parameters are adjustable by a user utilizing a user interface of the second internet-of-things device. The moisture monitoring system can be customized and applied to various use cases depending on the irrigation needs of the user.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an advantageous pan jig for installing a pan relative to a frame. The disclosed pan jig semi-permanently engages the pan relative to a frame. Specifically, the disclosed apparatus and method of use advantageously facilitates formation and mounting of a drip pan for use with a system that facilitates aeroponic growing. The disclosed aeroponic growing system may include a plurality of drip pans.

Abstract: Methods for conveying pathogen resistance into non-resistant soybean germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include introgressing pathogen resistance into a non-resistant soybean using one or more nucleic acid markers for marker-assisted breeding among soybean lines to be used in a soybean breeding program, wherein the markers are linked to and/or associated with pathogen resistance. Also provided are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with resistance to pathogens; soybean plants, seeds, and tissue cultures produced by any of the disclosed methods; seed produced by the disclosed soybean plants; and compositions including amplification primer pairs capable of initiating DNA polymerization by a DNA polymerase on soybean nucleic acid templates to generate soybean marker amplicons.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD4676 and tomato line FDR-9Q16-0348. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD4676 and tomato line FDR-9Q16-0348 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD4676 and tomato line FDR-9Q16-0348 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD2310 and tomato line FDR9Q15-0298. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD2310 and tomato line FDR9Q15-0298 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD2310 and tomato line FDR9Q15-0298 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A cassette (130) configured to enable measurement of at least one biomarker value of a milk sample of an animal (100). The cassette (130) includes a tape distributing spool (131); a tape (170) with a plurality of dry sticks (180a, 180b, 180c), configured to indicate the biomarker value of the milk sample, and a top film (310) arranged to protect the dry sticks (180a, 180b, 180c) while rolled up on the tape distributing spool (131); a tape collecting spool (132), configured to collect used dry sticks (180a, 180b, 180c); and a top film reel (330), arranged to peel off and collect the top film (310) of the tape (170).

Abstract: A modular animal pen system comprises front and rear panels and opposed side panels extending between the front and rear panels to form a primary enclosure. The front panel has adjacent doorway apertures formed therein to receive respective selectively closable gates, and a mullion is disposed between the doorway apertures. The mullion has a first slot, and a second slot in the rear panel is in registration with the first slot. The animal pen system further comprises a removable divider panel whose longitudinal ends are sized to fit removably within the respective slots so that the divider panel can divide the primary enclosure into two secondary enclosures. The side and divider panels may be formed by interchangeable profile panels, and the front and rear panels may be formed by interchangeable face panels connectable end-to-end to form a junction slot therebetween sized to receive the longitudinal ends of the profile panels.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a system for cooling a pet bed are disclosed. Certain embodiments include a portable ice chest comprising a false bottom surface that defines an upper volume and a lower volume within the portable ice chest. The false bottom surface may comprise a plurality of holes (or pathways) for allowing water to drain from the upper volume which is configured to store ice to the lower volume which is configured to serve as a reservoir for the water. A pump located within the lower volume of the portable ice chest is configured to circulate water from the lower volume of the portable ice chest, through a heat exchanger subsystem that is external to the portable ice chest, and back to the lower volume. The heat exchanger subsystem may be contained within a pet bed component of the system.

Abstract: A device for sequentially dispensing individual objects includes a housing having a first housing portion which is conically-shaped. The first housing portion has a first end proximate a supply of objects and a second end proximate a location where the objects are to be dispensed. There is a spiral race, disposed on an interior surface of the first housing portion and extending from the first end to the second end of the first housing portion, along which the objects to be dispensed travel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet water dispenser, including: a drinking tray, disposed above a water storage tank; and a water pump, configured to pump drinking water in the water storage tank to the drinking tray.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser is described, having a tank configured to deliver and present a liquid in a drink basin within a tray base. The liquid may be a liquid bait for population control of small animals To reduce evaporation and liquid waste, the tray base may be partially covered by a tray top. A spill basin may surround the drink basin, and may be configured so that tilting or inverting the liquid dispenser drains a liquid from the spill basin and drink basin back into the tank.

Abstract: A toy for improving an intelligence of dogs has a hollow prism body of trapezoidal cross section on a base plate. Lateral surface panels that rise up obliquely from the base panel are formed apertures beneath which it is possible to place a reachable dog treat. The prism body is delimited on either side by vertical flank panels, which project beyond the lateral-surface panels of the prism body at a constant projection height and which are formed with a guide channel along the lateral surface panels. A plurality of adjacent rollers project into the guide channels and they are movable along the channel. The rollers cover one of the lateral-surface panels and at least one aperture formed therein. The dog can shift the rollers from one lateral surface panel across an apex to the opposite later surface panel so as to expose the apertures and reach for the treat.

Abstract: Provided is a nose work mat. The nose walk mat includes a mat main body having a certain area, a plurality of play members coupled to an upper surface of the mat main body and hiding a feed of a dog or inducing physical activity of a dog, a sound generating part disposed under the plurality of play members and generating sound when a dog touches a first location of the mat main body, a light generating part disposed under the plurality of play members and emitting light when a dog touches a second location of the mat main body, a smell generating part disposed under the plurality of play members and generating a smell, and a control box disposed outside the mat main body, accommodating a battery therein and supplying power to the sound generating part, the light generating part and the smell generating part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pet dog muzzle and, more specifically, to a pet dog muzzle comprising: a frame to be positioned between the upper jaw portion and the lower jaw portion of a pet dog; a screener coupled to the lower portion of a frame so as to surround the lower jaw portion of the pet dog; and a fixing band coupled to the rear portion of the frame, whereby the muzzle can minimize discomfort of the pet dog to reduce resistance thereof, and thus can be easily worn.

Abstract: A portable pet tether apparatus readily attaches onto a retractable pet leash. The portable pet tether allows a user to tether a pet anywhere. The portable pet tether consists of a corkscrew ground anchor that is rotatably connected to a leash receiver. The ground anchor is secured to the ground. The retractable pet leash can then be removably connected to the leash receiver through an attachment mechanism. The removably connected retractable pet leash may be detached from the leash receiver through the actuation of a release button.

Abstract: Systems and methods for continuous monitoring of the behavior of animals, such as small rodents, are provided. Monitoring can include video, audio, and other sensor modalities. In one embodiment, the system can include cameras, arena design, environmental sensors, and ultrasonic sensors. The system uniquely provides a continuous long-term monitoring system suitable for mouse behavioral study. Further provided is a neural network based tracker configured for use with video data acquired by the monitoring system. 3 different neural network architectures have been tested to determine their performance on genetically diverse mice under varying environmental conditions. It has been observed that that an encoder-decoder segmentation neural network achieves high accuracy and speed with minimal training data.

Abstract: Embodiments of a fume board are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fume board includes a fume board box, a blower, a repellant liner, and an air diverter. The fume board box has an upper panel and an open bottom face oppositely vertically disposed from the upper panel. The upper panel defines an air intake portal and an interior surface where the repellant liner is attached on the interior surface of the upper panel. The blower is configured to generate an air flow. The air diverter is connected to the blower through the air intake portal, wherein the air diverter is configured to redirect the air flow across the repellant liner. In this manner, the air flow can be provided with low air pressure but still more evenly capture the repellant volatized from the repellant liner to remove the bees from the honey super.

Abstract: A system for external fish parasites monitoring in aquaculture, the system comprising: a camera (52) suitable to be submerged in a sea pen suitable for containing comprising fish, the camera being arranged for capturing images of the fish; and an electronic image processing system (86) configured for identifying external fish parasites on the fish by analyzing the captured images, wherein: a ranging detector (54) configured for detecting the presence of fish and measuring a distance from the detector to the fish is mounted adjacent to the camera (52); and an electronic control system (12) is arranged to control a focus of the camera (52) on the basis of the measured distance and to trigger the camera (52) when a fish has been detected within a predetermined distance range.

Abstract: A system for removing parasites from fish includes a conduit through which individual fish pass, a plurality of arms associated with the conduit circumferentially spaced with respect to each other, and a spray nozzle for each arm connected to a fluid source for dislodging parasites from said fish. The nozzles are closely spaced with respect to the fish for more effective treatment. A pre-treatment substance may also be used.

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 about a first, substantially horizontal axis of rotation, and a rotation of the first axis of rotation with respect to the framework about a second axis of rotation substantially parallel to the first axis of rotation.

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 fish tank air hose channel apparatus for channeling and hiding air hoses includes a triangular top housing having a hose aperture extending through a pair of back walls. A pair of clips is coupled to the top housing is configured to engage a rim of a fish tank. A top end of a shaft is coupled to a bottom wall of the top housing around a shaft aperture extending therethrough. A bottom end of the shaft is coupled around an entry aperture extending through a rear face of a base. The base has a plurality of exit apertures extending through a front face to the entry aperture. The apparatus is configured to receive a plurality of air hoses fed through the hose aperture, into the shaft aperture, through the shaft, into the entry aperture of the base and out the plurality of exit apertures.

Abstract: This disclosure provides new animal models for studying Usher syndrome and developing new therapy. The technology is implemented in pigs, and other large animals in which the ophthalmic architecture and function more closely resembles architecture and function of the human eye. The animals have a genetic modification in which all or a portion of a human gene known to cause Usher syndrome in human patients replaces the host gene. Animals can be cloned or bred to be homozygous at the targeted locus, whereupon they manifest symptoms and signs of Usher syndrome. Since a substantial portion of the targeted gene has been humanized, the animals can be used to develop and test pharmacological agents such as gene therapy that are sequence dependent.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human-non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to a climate control device for controlling the temperature and humidity of air supplied to colonies of insects cultured in an industrial scale insect farm. In particular, the invention relates to a controllable air conditioning system involving a network of pipes connecting at least one cluster having at least one insect farming cage, such that air is conditionable in the cages at the cluster level. More specifically, the invention relates to a system having a central main air conditioning facility providing temperature conditioned air and absolute air humidity conditioned air to each of a number of local air conditioning devices, each separate local air conditioning device providing temperature conditioned air and absolute air humidity conditioned air to each of a plethora of clusters of insect breeding cages separately, said cages housed in a temperature conditioned farming room.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a harvesting system (11, 12, 13, 14, 24, 28) for harvesting zooplankton or mesopelagic fishes, said system comprising: —an underwater device (1, 4, 7, 16, 23, 29) for being lowered and towed into the sea, said underwater device comprising a housing provided with one or more inlets (30) adapted to receive a zooplankton or mesopelagic fishes-containing fluid, wherein said housing comprises one or more manifolds (2); said underwater device further comprising one or more sources of light (26, 27) facilitating schooling of zooplankton towards an illuminated area; —a fluidic connection (21) fluidically connecting said underwater device to a surface vessel; wherein said one or more inlets are inlets to said one or more manifolds and said one or more manifolds converge into said fluidic connection, wherein said one or more sources of light are located within said one or more inlets.

Abstract: A crawfish trap bait guard which, in use, is mounted upon the staking rod of a crawfish trap, inside the mesh of the crawfish trap, above the floor of the trap, and below the water line. The crawfish trap bait guard encloses the bait in such a way as to prevent the access of birds and fish to the bait, while allowing crawfish within the trap to obtain managed portions of the bait by reaching through calibrated open areas distributed around the crawfish trap bait guard so as to allow a large number of crawfish to feed at the same time.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting fishermen from bait loss, entanglement of fishing rigs during casting and reel-in, and injury to fellow fishermen and bystanders. The apparatus consists of a hook enclosing float that will contain the hook and bait during casting and reel-in and release the hook to a specified depth while floating on the water.

Abstract: A fishing aid device that is a miniature size and doesn't need a battery. The fishing aid device includes a housing; a fishing aid member disposed in the housing; and an actuating assembly disposed in the housing for energizing the fishing aid member.

Abstract: A fly reel exclusively used for fly fishing is proposed. In the fly reel, a spool having a -shape (bobbin shape) to be able to wind a fishing line thereon is composed of two left and right body sections, the body sections are formed and manufactured using a carbon sheet material, a metallic spool cover having a ring frame shape is integrally coupled to the outer surface of the body section disposed opposite a reel body of the left and right body sections, and a reel body disposed on a first side of the spool and supporting rotation of the spool in cooperation with a shaft member is also divided into a main body covering the first side of the spool and a body cover having a ring frame shape and coupled to the outer surface of the main body.

Abstract: A knot tying device is described. Embodiments of the knot tying device can include, but are not limited to, a shaft, a spring, a slide member, an elastomeric member, and a nut. The shaft can include a slot for receiving a fishing line therethrough and trapping the fishing line between the slide member and the elastomeric member of the knot tying device. When the fishing line is secured to the knot tying device, the knot tying device can be implemented to thread the fishing line through and around the fishing line based on a type of knot being tied.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of fishing float systems and methods of using the same. In exemplary embodiments, a fishing float system generally includes at least one insert configured to be slidably and engagingly received within an open end portion of a tube having a hollow interior. The engagement of the at least one insert within the open end portion of the tube may create a substantially water tight seal between the at least one insert and the tube that may substantially prevent or inhibit the ingress of water into the hollow interior of the tube, thereby allowing the tube to be usable as a fishing bobber or float.

Abstract: A pest monitoring system and associated method includes pest monitoring devices for placement at a site and generating a signal upon detection of a pest, and a pesticide dispensing unit including a reservoir housing a diluent and a pesticide module housing a pesticide. A computer device remotely disposed to the pest monitoring devices receives generated signals therefrom, analyzes environmental and historical factor data for the site to determine an amount and placement location of the pest monitoring devices for monitoring the site, and directs deployment of the pest control monitoring devices according to the analysis. The computer device also receives data from the pesticide dispensing unit including an amount or rate of the pesticide substance dispensed from the pesticide module, to form treatment having a concentration of the pesticide substance in the diluent, the treatment being dispensed from the pesticide dispensing unit to treat a detected pest at the site.

Abstract: An automatic agricultural machine according to the present invention includes: a fixed base disposed on farmland; a first-direction movement guide part installed on the fixed base so as to be spaced apart from the farmland; a first-direction movement trolley configured to travel on the first-direction movement guide part; and an automatic spraying device configured to travel on a second-direction movement guide part connected to the first-direction movement trolley, wherein traveling control of the first-direction movement trolley and winding control of the second-direction movement guide part are performed on the basis of at least any one of the trigonometric function principle and the Pythagorean theorem.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a spray boom for an agricultural machine in which the boom is arranged as a truss with interior diagonal struts of the truss being configured to absorb tension and compression energy imparted by deflections over the length of the boom with such energy being dissipated as heat. In one aspect, the diagonal strut could comprise a rod moveable with respect to a tube with a polymer, such as an elastomeric material, arranged in the tube to dampen the movement. The tension and compression of the diagonal strut could subject the dampener to a shearing force which could be absorbed by the dampener rather than transferred to the machine.

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 pest control device may include a bait support system. The bait support system may include a bait bar having a first end and a second end. An aperture in the pest control device may receive at least a portion of the first end of the bait bar. A locking mechanism may secure the second end so as to lock the bait bar to the pest control device. The bait bar may be locked to the pest control device when a lid of the pest control device is in an open configuration.

Abstract: A live catch animal cage trap having a multi-use bait apparatus in a rear end of the trap is provided. The bait apparatus includes a base plate secured to the rear end of the trap and a cover. The base plate has a cutout that is operative with an opening in the wire mesh of the trap rear end to enable the user to reach into the trap interior through the aligned cutout and opening, while the cover closes the cutout and opening for use. The bait apparatus preferably also includes a removable receptacle having a side wall, an apertured front wall, and an open back. With the side wall and front wall being inserted through the cutout and opening, bait is placed into the receptacle through the open back which is then blocked by closing the cover to enclose the bait while allowing the scent thereof to escape through the apertured front wall to attract a target animal to be trapped. The cover may be further provided with apertures to increase bait odor dissemination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bracelet for the diffusion of volatile substances, comprising a strap (1) and a refill (2) impregnated with volatile substances, and is characterized in that the refill (2) comprises an outer surface (21) provided with at least one rib (3), defining at least one evaporation chamber (4). The present invention provides a bracelet for the diffusion of volatile substances having a higher volatile substance evaporation rate, with the refill having a size that is suitable for use in a bracelet and being firmly secured on the strap, even in bracelets for children.

Abstract: Cryoprotective compositions with magnetic nanowires and cryoprotective agents are used to cryopreserve biomaterials. The biomaterials in the cryoprotective composition are rapidly and uniformly heated during warming to minimize damage due to cracking and/or devitrification. The nanowires are CoFe nanowires. The nanowires may be aligned parallel to the alternating magnetic field to increase the specific absorption rate of the nanowires. The methods include warming the cryopreserved biomaterial in the cryopreserved composition at a rate higher than the critical warming rate using an alternating magnetic field.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method using carbon monoxide for treatment of platelets, and optionally other blood components and/or whole blood, allowing extended storage and increased viability of the stored blood platelets in vivo. The system allows an efficient use of the stored platelets by dividing the platelets into a population with a short residual lifetime for immediate use and a population that can remain in storage for longer. The storage apparatus enables safe platelet preservation and is equipped with an alarm to detect CO leakage.

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to maintaining an organ ex-vivo at near-physiologic conditions. The present application describes a method for using lactate measurement in the arterial and the venous blood lines of the Organ Care System Heart perfusion device to evaluate the: 1) The overall perfusion status of an isolated heart and 2) The metabolic status of an isolated heart and 3) the overall vascular patency of an isolated donor heart. This aspect of the present invention uses the property of myocardial cell's unique ability to produce/generate lactate when they are starved for oxygen and metabolize/utilize lactate for energy production when they are well perfused with oxygen.