Abstract: A pet clothing for body correction that a pet wears to protect and correct the pet's spine, hip joints and kneepan from dislocation, the pet clothing for body correction, which is made of elastic materials and is divided into several parts with different degrees of elasticity, includes: a top for surrounding the pet's back and abdomen; and a bottom for surrounding the pet's hind legs.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer code products for monitoring the behavior, health, and/or characteristics of an animal are disclosed herein. In one implementation, the animal is positioned inside a waste container placed on a system that is adapted to determine, record and communicate over a network various animal health parameters. These parameters can be processed to determine trends, statistics and changes of animal physiological functions. The results can be used to access animal health conditions and issue warnings, alarms, messages, and other notifications to designated caretakers. These notifications may be displayed using various means such as computers and/or mobile devices. Data retrieval and review capability can provide improved understanding of an animal's health conditions and facilitate early illness detection.

Abstract: A miticidal beehive entranceway is provided having a solid substrate coated with a thymol-containing composition and having holes dimensioned to compel bees entering/exiting the beehive to walk through the holes and contact the thymol-containing composition, thereby exposing mites attached to the bee to a killing dose of thymol while not injuring the bee. In some embodiments, the entranceway may have agitating bristles (which may be coated with thymol) extending into the entranceway, which contact the body of the bee to agitate or dislodge the mites attached to the bee, further enhancing mite removal or death.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aquarium power adapter and an aquarium power supply device. The aquarium power adapter of the present invention has a boost/buck circuit having an input port and a plurality of output ports, and the input port is connected to a DC output port of the aquarium power supply. The first DC current is stepped up or stepped down by the boost/buck circuit, and the second direct current of higher or lower voltage is output from the output port to each electrical device, so that only one power adapter is needed, and correspondingly, only one power supply is required.

Abstract: There is provided processes and uses of an inline saturator for maintaining fish in a cage in an open body of water, the process comprising: restricting movement of water into and out of a part of the cage and forming a portion of water within the part of the cage. The process also includes injecting oxygenated water produced by an inline saturator into the portion of water to raise a dissolved oxygen level and to lower a dissolved nitrogen gas level therein. A treatment process is also provided that includes the steps noted above and further including introducing a medicinal substance into the oxygenated water or the portion of the body of water.

Abstract: The technology described herein relates to methods, compositions and in silico screening approaches for identifying and validating genomic safe harbors (GSHs) in mammalian genomes, including human genomes. Another aspects relates to recombinant nucleic acid vectors, including non-viral and viral vectors comprising a portion of the GSH loci, or gRNA sequences specific to a GSH loci, and methods for use of the vectors for insertion of a gene of interest into a GSH loci.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to genetically modified animals and cells with humanized heavy chain immunoglobulin locus and/or humanized light chain immunoglobulin locus.

Abstract: Non-mammalian, transgenic animals, e.g., flies, that include a RAS transgene, are provided. Also provided are methods of using the subject transgenic non-mammalian animals to identify compounds having activity with respect to cellular proliferative, such as neoplastic, diseases.

Abstract: A reusable, multi-function, low-cost, environmentally-friendly fishing accessory. The accessory provides greater flexibility over traditional fishing tackle. The accessory has multiple functions suited to different fishing environments. Depending on the payload, the accessory can provide a floatation effect, a sinking effect, a casting effect and/or a chumming effect. These effects can be tailored to improve the fishing experience, improve the user's chances of a successful catch through better targeting the location of the bait and/or the attractiveness of the fishing lure. The accessory provides many benefits across multiple modes of fishing, including bottom fishing, trolling, casting, surf fishing and specific thermocline depth fishing. The accessory can also accommodate sensors, test kits, and other payloads that allow the user to track and analyze variables such as temperature, depth, motion, and other environmental factors while fishing.

Abstract: A fishing pole caddy and fishing pole holder assembly for transporting and positioning fishing poles includes a first frame that is pivotally coupled to a second frame. The first and second frames are configured to be selectively positioned in a stowed configuration, with the first and second frames substantially parallel and abutting, and a deployed configuration wherein the second frame extends transversely from the first frame. In the deployed configuration, the first and second frames are inverted V-shaped and the first frame is configured to support a fishing pole for fishing. Each of a plurality of arms is coupled to and extends from the first frame proximate to a first side of the first frame. The arm is horizontally aligned with an associated arm that is positioned proximate to a second side of the first frame so that the arms are configured to support a fishing pole for transport.

Abstract: The current invention concerns an aqueous synergistic solution for promoting non-lethal migration of acarids from their habitat towards a carrier comprising an attractant for the attraction of acarids, wherein said attractant is limonene, one or more attraction enhancers chosen from the group citronellal, linalool, geranyl acetate, caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide and/or neryl acetate, and an emulsifier, preferably polysorbate. The current invention also concerns a method for attracting and holding acarids, comprising of the steps: providing a sheet having interstices sufficiently large and a thickness sufficiently large to hold acarids; and applying on said sheet the aqueous synergistic solution in a non-lethal dose per area. The synergistic solution promotes migration of acarids from their habitat into said sheet, after which the sheet can be disposed or the acarids removed therefrom.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of a flashlight having an electronic insect control system are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, a flashlight apparatus is provided, having a head portion comprising a first light source, a tail portion, and a body portion between the head portion and tail portion, the body portion comprising an electronic insect control system, the electronic insect control system comprising a frame portion, a second light source provided within the frame portion, and an electrical grid provided within the frame portion and surrounding the second light source, wherein the electrical grid is configured to generate a voltage.

Abstract: A sprayer boom charging system for an agricultural sprayer is provided that allows a wet boom to be pre-loaded or charged during a charging session with liquid product before starting a spraying session. The boom charging system may deliver liquid product into the boom sections at their downstream ends to flow in a charge-flow or reverse flow direction that is opposite a normal spray delivery flow direction. This purges air from the boom sections and pushes it into the product tank that also collects the purging liquid product so that no liquid product is released onto the ground during the charging session.

Abstract: A boom truss structure for an agricultural sprayer that includes boom segments on either side of the sprayer, including primary boom segments, secondary boom segments attached to the primary boom segments at a first hinge, and breakaway boom segments attached to the secondary boom segments at a second hinge. The primary boom segment includes truss elements extending upwardly from a base support member. The secondary boom also includes a base support member, but with an inverted underside truss support member that is located underneath the base support member instead of on top of the base support member. This allows the secondary boom segment to fold on top of the primary boom segment in a compact manner about a lower pivot axis. Additionally, the breakaway boom segment may be folded initially about the secondary boom segment, after which the secondary boom segment is folded about the primary boom segment.

Abstract: An electric-shock soil treatment apparatus and method for treating soil. The electric shock soil treatment apparatus can be an attachment that can either be easily retrofitted or designed into existing and new agricultural equipment. The system can provide a sustainable solution for stabilizing nitrogen fertilizers. The electric shock soil treatment system also provides other effective alternative solutions that would benefit from reduced soil microbial activity or from additional weed control.

Abstract: A ceiling-mountable animal trap (100) has a housing (102), a snap trap (110), and an indicator (118). The snap trap (110) has a treadle member (112), a killing arm arrangement, and a trigger (116). A killing arm (114) is pivotally mounted, has a set position, and is biased toward an impact position. The trigger (116) couples the treadle member (112) to the killing arm (114) and releases the killing arm from the set position. The indicator (118) is movable between a recessed position and a projecting position in which it projects from the underside of the housing (102). The indicator is held in the recessed position by the killing arm arrangement when the killing arm (114) is in the set position. The indicator (118) decouples from the killing arm arrangement when the killing arm (114) moves towards the impact position so that the indicator moves to the projecting position.

Abstract: Systems, devices, apparatus and methods for deterring birds and other animals from structures such as but not limited to cell towers, communications towers, buildings and areas to be protected. An effigy of the species to be deterred is suspended from an upper suspending structure and a lower suspending structure. The effigy can be molded or otherwise produced from rubber, plastic, or any other suitable material. The effigy can contain an internal supporting structure attached to a first cable and a second cable for suspending from the suspending structures. Either of the cables, or both, can include tensioning lines. Other embodiments include hangers and stands that can be attached to structures such as towers, buildings and the like. A C shaped hanger can be used for hanging an effigy which allows for the effigy to be able to move, such as rotate and simulate a live bird.

Abstract: A hunting game transport assembly for transporting hunting game out of a hunting area includes a frame that is positionable in a collapsed position to be carried into a hunting area. The frame is positionable in a deployed position when the frame is carried into the hunting area. A wheel is rotatably coupled to the frame to roll along a support surface when the frame is positioned in the deployed position. A net is coupled to the frame and hunting game is positionable on the net when the frame is positioned in the deployed position. The frame is gripped having the wheel abutting the support surface to transport the hunting game along the support surface.

Abstract: A portable hunting blind for a bow includes a bow attachment bracket, a stabilizer track, a blind attachment bracket, a camouflage blind, and a fastener assembly. The camouflage blind protects and hides a hunter form an animal. The camouflage blind includes a rod and a foldable panel as the foldable panel is terminally attached to the rod and the rod is terminally connected to the blind attachment bracket. The blind attachment bracket and the stabilizer track are positioned in between the camouflage panel and the bow attachment bracket that secures the portable hunting blind to a hunting bow. The bow attachment bracket is slidable mounted to the blind attachment bracket through the stabilizer track and the fastener assembly thus deploying the portable hunting blind in front of the hunter and the bow.

Abstract: A decoy holder system for facilitating the transport of large numbers of decoys. The decoy holder system generally includes a channel in the decoy body and a flexible loop member having two ends secured within a crimp which may be securely lodged within the channel in the decoy body. The channel may have two non-coaxial portions, such as a horizontal hole extending into the tail portion of the decoy, which intersects with a vertical hole that extends upwardly from the bottom, rear portion of the decoy. The external portion of the flexible loop member forms a carrying loop external to the decoy body that extends beyond the decoy body.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for wet storage of tissue. In an embodiment, a solution for the wet preservation of tissue may include between about 0.1% to about 50% by volume dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and one or more soluble monovalent or divalent metal cationic salts. A wet-preserved tissue and method for preparing the wet-preserved tissue for ultimate use, is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for wet storage of tissue. In an embodiment, a solution for the wet preservation of tissue may include between about 0.1% to about 50% by volume dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and one or more soluble monovalent or divalent metal cationic salts. A wet-preserved tissue and method for preparing the wet-preserved tissue for ultimate use, is also provided.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to Bovine germplasm of Bos taurus variety JE840003146074527. Included in the present disclosure are cells comprising the Bovine variety JE840003146074527. Also provided by the present disclosure are tissue cultures of cells, animals obtained from said cells, and parts thereof, including F1 spermatozoa. The disclosure further provides for methods of breeding, selecting, and using the germplasm to improve existing commercial cattle herds generated from in vitro fertilization methods and progeny cattle obtained from in vitro fertilization and implantation and artificial insemination methods.

Abstract: A device for freezing adipose tissue comprises a first member and a second member which are mutually coupleable so as to obtain at least one closed configuration; the first member comprising at least one manual grip portion and at least one support portion to which the adipose tissue adheres; the second member comprising at least one housing wherein at least the support portion of the first member is insertable. The second member comprises at least one safety valve that comprises at least one separable portion adapted to detach, partially or completely, from the body of said second member in the case the pressure difference between the inside and the outside exceeds a predetermined value. The second member comprises retention means of the separable portion once it has detached. The detachment of the separable portion creates an opening in the second member, and a gap is defined for the discharge of the gases contained within the housing.

Abstract: Non-toxic compositions for repelling mosquitoes are applied on the skin surface of an individual likely to be exposed to mosquitoes. The repellant includes one or more of neem oil, lime juice, coconut, olive oil, and water.

Abstract: The present invention provides lignin nanoparticles containing a hydrophobic active agent and a process for the production of the lignin nanoparticles. The process involves the following steps: (i) dissolving modified lignin and a hydrophobic active agent in an organic solvent having low solubility in water; (ii) combining the solution with water and a surfactant to form a pre-emulsion; (iii) forming an emulsion from the pre-emulsion; and (iv) crosslinking the modified lignin to form the lignin nanoparticles, in which the modified lignin is lignin which is chemically modified to contain at least two functional groups suitable for polymerization and/or crosslinking.

Abstract: A micro structure and antifouling active substance synergistic antifouling material and a preparation method thereof are provided. The micro structure and antifouling active substance synergistic antifouling material includes a matrix arrangement formed by a plurality of micro structure basic units in a cylindrical structure, an inner lower layer of each micro structure basic unit is filled with an antifouling active substance, and an inner upper layer of the each micro structure basic unit is filled with a sealing agent. A process for preparing a micro structure and antifouling active substance synergistic antifouling material includes three steps of preparing a micro structure, preparing a liquid antifouling active substance and preparing a synergistic antifouling material.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to insect-resistant fabrics or garments and methods for making the same. The insect-resistant fabrics or garments include a combination of actives such as one or more insect repellants and an insecticide. As an example, an insect-resistant fabric in accordance with the disclosure can include a base fabric (e.g., polyester) having been treated to include an insect repellant (e.g., an essential oil) in a first region of the fabric, and an insecticide (e.g., permethrin) in second region of the base fabric. The combination of multiple actives which can have different modes of action is shown herein to provide improved insect-resistant efficacy. Additionally, certain insect-resistant fabrics disclosed herein can also demonstrate durability when exposed to wear such as laundering the garment.

Abstract: The invention includes a mammal-safe method of killing or harming an insect. The method comprises administering to the insect a composition comprising erythritol ((2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a saturated nonanoic acid or a saturated nonanoic acid salt, at least one monounsaturated nonanoic acid and at least one emulsifying agent, to a process for preparing said composition and to the use of said composition in herbicidal applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising at least one phenolic active compound being myricitrin. The invention also relates to the use of such a herbicidal composition.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition is disclosed that contains two active ingredients, which are transfluthrin and imiprothrin The insecticide composition may further contain at least one of a solvent and a propellant. The weight percentage of each of the active ingredients may be about 0.01% to 0.5% by weight.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to binary compositions that disrupt ORco-mediated odorant sensing. In particular, compounds and compositions are provided that can inhibit sensory (e.g., host targeting) functions in organisms that express ORco receptors such as airborne insects, e.g., mosquitos, and ticks. Methods of employing such agents, and articles incorporating the same, are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted N-heterocyclyl- and N-heteroaryltetrahydropyrimidinones of the general formula (I) or salts thereof, where the radicals in the general formula (I) correspond to the definitions given in the description, and to the use thereof as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A synergistic microbicidal composition comprising a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound and nitrate, a method for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition having two components. The first component is tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate. The second component is glyoxal.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of disinfecting a surface within an area, comprising the steps of: a) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a first aqueous composition comprising a first iodine reactant compound that is either a peroxide compound or an iodine salt compound: b) allowing sufficient time for the first aqueous composition to distribute throughout the area, and to deposit and coalesce into a layer upon the surface: c) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a second aqueous composition comprising a second iodine reactant compound that is the other of the first iodine reactant compound, and: d) again allowing sufficient time for the droplets of the second aqueous composition to deposit onto the coalesced layer of the first aqueous composition, thereby forming iodine and other iodine biocides in situ and disinfecting the surface.

Abstract: This invention relates to antimicrobial gallium compounds, and to monomers containing gallium complex moieties that can be used in oral care products and dental materials, and which can reduce or eliminate dental caries and bacterial or fungal infections associated with medical and dental devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of improving the ability of plants to resistance diseases, comprising using a strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a Bidens plant extract; and the Bidens plant extract enhances the ability of the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to inhibit the growth of the Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli, increases the metabolic activity of the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, increases the amount of the biofilm formation of the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, and maintains the alive number of the Bacillus amyloliquefaciens.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to the production and use of entomopathogenic fungi for the control of arthropod pests. Specifically, the subject invention provides methods for producing Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana, as well as methods of their use, as biopesticidal compositions. Compositions are also provided for controlling arthropod pests, comprising one or more entomopathogenic fungi, a chitinase inducer, diatomaceous earth, and an anticoagulant.

Abstract: A delivery method for bacteria, viruses, fungi and dsRNA in which the bacteria, virus, fungus or dsRNA is protected from degradation by UV light by encapsulation in a particle of wax also containing a UV blocker. The formulation may also include other chemistry, such as insecticides. The particles are edible by insects and their larva and result in ingestion of the bacteria, virus, fungi and/or dsRNA by the insect or larva, resulting in control thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process, comprising: combining one or more additives with a feedstock to obtain a first mixture, the feedstock comprising a fibrous material and water, the fibrous material comprising lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose; and conditioning the first mixture to obtain a liquid product and a dry pulp product. Also disclosed herein are condition processes and machines for use with the same. Also disclosed herein are liquid products, dry pulp products, and fibrous pellets made by the disclosed processes, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions have at least one active agent and at least one insecticide. The active agent can include perilla oil, a component found in perilla oil, or a perillaldehyde or carvone analog. The insecticide can include a pyrethrum, pyrethrin, pyrethroid, neonicotinoid, chlofenapyr, ethiprole, sulfoxoflor, carbamate, organophosphate, or organochlorine. Methods for controlling insects include contacting an insect with an effective amount of a composition described in this specification. Modified plants that produce an active agent can be contacted with an insecticide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a base formula wherein vegetable and/or other plant-based oils are alkalized with a bicarbonate salt to a pH between 7.5 and 9.7, treated with one or more emulsifiers to create an oil in water emulsion, and then coupled with a polymer to create an oil/polymer film for smothering arthropod pests and to coat plant surfaces for the purposes of deterring herbivory and to serve as protective barrier between pathogens and plant surfaces. Includes additions of wetting agents to improve spray coverage, and additions of plant essential oils to offer multiple modes of action to increase the breadth of pests controlled.

Abstract: An oven appliance includes a cabinet extending vertically between a top portion and a bottom portion. The cabinet defines a cooking chamber configured for receipt of food items for cooking. The oven appliance also includes a combustion heating assembly. The combustion heating assembly includes a tubular combustion chamber extending from an inlet to an outlet. The outlet of the tubular combustion chamber is in thermal communication with the cooking chamber to provide combustion gas from the tubular combustion chamber to the cooking chamber. The combustion heating assembly also includes a burner in fluid communication with the tubular combustion chamber via the inlet of the tubular combustion chamber. Combustion products from the burner mix with secondary air within the tubular combustion chamber to produce the combustion gas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for aligning dough pieces, comprising a first conveyor, for conveying dough pieces in a direction of conveyance; a second conveyor, for conveying dough pieces in the same direction of conveyance; wherein the second conveyor is arranged as an extension of the first conveyor, and there is a gap in between the first and the second conveyor; wherein a number of transfer units is arranged in parallel in the gap, each transfer unit for transferring dough pieces from the first conveyor to the second conveyor, wherein the transfer units are adapted for independently moving the dough pieces with a directional component perpendicular to the direction of conveyance during transfer from a front side adjacent to the first conveyor to a back side adjacent to the second conveyor.

Abstract: Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved system and method of automatic extraction. The system of automatic extraction includes a processing line, a pan, a bile source, an imaging system, a targeting system, and an extraction tool. The processing line moves one or more pans with one or more bile sources on each pan. An imaging system and targeting system coordinate to target bile sources with an extraction tool using a coordinate system. A method of automatic extraction includes locating a bile source on a coordinate system, targeting the bile source, puncturing the bile source with an extraction tool, extracting bile from a source, and storing the extracted bile.

Abstract: An improved method for applying an electrically charged lubricant on an oppositely charged carcass trolley in a meat packing plant meeting the requirements of (1) adequate lubricity, (2) “drip-resistance,” (3) safety, (4) rust resistance, (5) economy of manufacture and use, and (6) the ability to be removed by cleaning methods is provided by preparing a mixture of mineral oil, a fatty acid, a silicone oil, and a polybutene, each being acceptable for incidental contact with food.

Abstract: While an inside air control system is performing an air composition maintenance action, a controller instructs a gas supply device to operate while switching among a first supply operation, a second supply operation, an outside air supply operation, and a standby operation. In the first supply operation, first low oxygen concentration air is supplied into a container. In the second supply operation, second low oxygen concentration air having a lower oxygen concentration than the first low oxygen concentration air is supplied into the container. In the outside air supply operation, outside air is supplied into the container. In the standby operation, supply of the low oxygen concentration air and the outside air into the container is stopped.