Abstract: The invention is a fishing lure that attracts predatory fish including pelagic fish such as istiophoriformes including without limitation billfish, tuna, mackerel, wahoo, sailfish and marlins, by mimicking an injured flying fish. The lure includes a head comprising a fish mask that has two eye sockets on its exterior on which are affixed artificial eyes, and an interior cavity. The lure also includes a body comprising a first squid skirt, and a first wing and a second wing such that each wing is coupled to the head. The head also comprises an opening that is adapted to receive a fishing line therethrough, the opening is shaped to allow the angle of the line to change in the opening so that the lure moves back-and-forth and up-and-down when pulled in water. The action of the wing mimics an injured flying fish when breaking the water's surface.

Abstract: A transmission mechanism of a spinning fishing reel includes a transmission shaft having a shaft body with an axial hole and a cut slit communicating with the axial hole, a gear disc having a tube portion, through which the shaft body is inserted such that the gear disc is drivenable by the transmission shaft to rotate, and a bolt having a head and a shank. The shank is screwingly threaded into the axial hole in a way that the head of the blot is abutted against an end of the tube portion of the gear disc, such that the outer periphery of the shaft body is expanded to firmly abut against the inner periphery of the tube portion. As such, the operational smoothness and stability of the product are enhanced by the transmission mechanism. Further, the transmission mechanism can be easily assembled with low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: This Multipurpose Fishing Rod Holder includes an elongate horizontal planar member with a generally rectangular opening therethrough covered by a liftable cutting board and also has a removable tubular member sized for insertion of the handle of a fishing rod extending therethrough at an inclined angle so as to extend over the cutting board. There is a stake attached to and aligned with the tubular member which can be driven into an earthen surface for mounting the apparatus with the planar member positioned to serve as a fiat utility surface for the use of a fisherman. A removable container is positioned under the opening for use as a bait holder, while an opening in the rear facing surface is provided with a drink holder. A variety of slots are provided for a fisherman's knife and pliers with extra hooks, holes and rings for other uses. Finally, a ruler is provided down one or the long sides for measuring the “catch”.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for a fly trap assembly specifically designed to trap the insects by using a container having an attractant liquid whom odor attracts the insects to the container. The entry element is provided with concave baffles to enhance the dissemination of attractant odor from the container.

Abstract: Mosquito control systems and devices are described herein. The devices include a connector positioned at a first end of the device, the connector configured to couple to a light bulb socket to provide power to the device; an LED light source positioned at a second end of the device; an electrocuting mechanism disposed between the connector and the LED light source, the electrocuting mechanism configured to electrocute the mosquitos upon the mosquitos upon contact; a carbon dioxide generating device configured to generate and release carbon dioxide to attract the mosquitos to the device; and a heater configured to generate and release heat to attract the mosquitos to the device.

Abstract: A system (10) for remote detection of pests, in this case as applied to a domestic dwelling (11) where a base station (12) communicates with eight detector or monitor units (13). The dotted (lines (14) indicate wired or wireless communication between the units (13) and the base station (12). As used herein the expressions “monitor” and “detector” are used interchangeably or where the detector is used as part of a box or cartridge where the detector is part (and may be reusable and separable) the whole unit including the detector part may be referred to as a monitor.

Abstract: On its outside, an insect trap has at least one black area or is completely black. Above a temperature that lies between 25° C. and 40° C., the black color changes into a color that is preferred by the insect pest that is to be captured. The color change takes place either by having an initially black coating be see-through and the color that is provided under the coating and is preferred by the insect pest be visible, or by the black color of the insect trap or its black area changing into a color that is preferred by the insect pest that is to be captured.

Abstract: An insect-trap olfactory bait is formed by processing fish (for example, by using a salt) and then aging the processed fish. The processing can then be reversed at least in part (for example, by rinsing away some salt) following which the resultant fish parts are placed in contact with an alcohol. Solid remnants of the resultant fish parts are later separated from the alcohol to thus provide an olfactory fish extract infused liquid filtrate. These teachings will accommodate, during at least a portion of such a process, dehydrating the fish parts. By another approach, in lieu of the foregoing or in combination therewith, these teachings will accommodate, prior to separating solid remnants of the resultant fish part from the alcohol, comminuting the fish parts to thereby reduce the overall average size and density of the solid fish material.

Abstract: A product applicator system for dispensing various products onto a ground surface is provided. The system provides an assembly of a protective tube and applicator that protects the product as it travels from the boom to the ground surface. The assembly may include a swivel connection facilitating a rotational movement of the hose assembly to the supporting boom. The protective tube assembly is designed with bending properties that enable the applicator to self-center itself during use.

Abstract: An electric vaporizer device includes a base with a power source and a heating element and an insect repellent containing cartridge removably mounted in the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas monitoring device having a gas tight base unit containing a sensor. The base unit is detachably connected to an elongated hollow rod having a perforated tip end and a base unit connection end. The base unit comprises a sensor, a data processor, a telemetry unit, a battery with wireless charging and an internal on/off switch. The invention also relates to a method of monitoring the gas concentration within a fumigated commodity sample comprising inserting the tapered perforated end of a gas monitoring device into a commodity sample.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices, modules, and systems which may be employed for automated weed identification, control, and eradication. These methods, devices, modules, and systems provide an alternative to hand cultivation or chemical herbicides. Devices disclosed herein may be configured to locate, identify, and autonomously target a weed with a beam, such as a laser beam, which may burn or irradiate the weed. The methods, devices, modules, and systems may be used for agricultural crop management or for at-home weed control.

Abstract: Conventional mouse traps include a spring biased arm temporarily held open by a hold down bar, which is dislodged when a mouse releases a catch. Accordingly, a more robust vermin trap comprises: a housing; a catcher pivotally mounted on the housing, configured to be held in a set position and forced into a sprung position for trapping the vermin, and a latch. The latch comprising: an actuator, and a latching lever spring biased into the sprung position, and configured to be rotated closed in the set position. A striker mechanism is connected to the catcher for engaging the latching lever in the set position and disengaged from the latching lever in the sprung position, for moving the catcher from the set position to the sprung position. A trigger activates the actuator, thereby releasing the latching lever, and disengaging the striker mechanism from the latch, enabling the catcher to move to the sprung position to trap the vermin.

Abstract: A bait station having an enclosed housing defining an internal volume is disclosed, wherein the internal volume is divided by a partition wall defining a main chamber and an electronics compartment. The electronics compartment has a wireless communication module including a computer processor and transceiver. The main chamber has a single access for a targeted type of pest and a bait access door. A bait platform is located within the main chamber, and a bait monitoring sensor is also located within the main chamber. The bait monitoring sensor is communicatively coupled with the wireless communication module.

Abstract: A sealed diaphragm game call for efficiently calling and attracting wild animals. The sealed diaphragm game call generally includes a call base with an upper surface, a rigid frame, and a diaphragm, which, together, forms a diaphragm call assembly. The game call may also comprise a custom-molded sealant portion. The sealed diaphragm game call is a custom-fit game call that may be made by applying a curable sealant to the upper surface of the call base, inserting the call base in a user's mouth, pressing the call base toward the roof of the user's mouth, and holding the call base in position against the roof of the user's mouth until the curable sealant has cured. After curing, the sealant is bonded to the diaphragm call assembly, and specifically, the upper surface of the call base and the upper surface of the rigid frame.

Abstract: A tree mountable gear holding assembly includes a strap that is elongated and has a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side. A plurality of article loops is positioned on the first side and each is engageable with articles to be suspended on the strap. The article loops form a continuous line of loops covering at least 75% of the first side. A slide buckle is mounted on the strap adjacent to the second end. A hook is attached to the slide buckle. The hook is removably extendable through one of the article loops to form closed loop with the elongated strap. The slide buckle is movable toward the terminal loop on the strap to shorten a circumference of the closed loop. A free section of strap is defined from the first end to the article loop engaged with the hook.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device in the form of a cartridge (2) incorporating an assembly permitting the preservation of corneal tissue that has been obtained beforehand by sampling, the device comprising: a storage compartment (24) containing a preserving fluid, at least one input terminal (21) upstream from the storage compartment (24), for injecting a compressed pressurizing gas, at least one control terminal (22) upstream from the storage compartment (24), for injecting a compressed control gas, a pneumatically controlled switching system (26) downstream from the terminals (21, 22), said switching system (26) being controlled by the compressed control gas in order to permit or prohibit the circulation of the compressed pressurizing gas towards the storage compartment (24).

Abstract: An organ container, which is for storing an organ or tissue and is able to be inserted into an apparatus for at least one of perfusion and transport of the organ or tissue, includes a basin configured to hold the organ or tissue and a perfusate bath. The organ container also includes tubing that (i) is connectable to a source of oxygen, (ii) includes a plurality of holes by which the oxygen may exit the tubing, and (iii) is located within the basin so as to be submerged within the perfusate bath present during the perfusion or transport of the organ or tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition for coating flower heads to prevent or slow down, infection of flower heads during storage and transport to final retail, and a use of the coating composition. The disclosure also relates to a flower coated with said composition. The disclosure is especially suitable for flower heads of roses and rose buds.

Abstract: A suspension concentrate includes a phosphate ester having the general formula: where X is chosen from H, a cation and R2O(AO)z2; Y is chosen from H, a cation and R3O(AO)z3; R1, R2 and R3 are linear or branched alkyl groups having from about 4 to 11 carbon atoms; AO is an alkoxy group; and z1, z2 and z3 are numbers from about 1 to 4. The suspension concentrate further includes a water-insoluble solid pesticide and water. A method includes preparing a phosphate ester by reacting an alcohol alkoxylate with one or more of polyphosphoric acid and phosphorous pentoxide. The alcohol alkoxylate includes a base alcohol having from about 4 to 11 carbon atoms and also includes, on average, from about 1 to 4 alkoxy groups. The method further includes combining the phosphate ester with a water-insoluble solid pesticide and water to form a suspension concentrate.

Abstract: A biofilm sealant is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The biofilm sealant is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation biofilm sealant comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions suitable for use in preparation of insecticidal liquid fertilizers are disclosed. The compositions include bifenthrin, a polymeric dispersant, a suspension agent, a freeze-thaw stabilizer, and optionally a preservative.

Abstract: A biocide-encapsulated microcapsule for use in paint includes a hydrophilic core formed by polymerization of a hydrophilic monomer comprising an unsaturated bond in presence of a free radical initiator; and a biocide being a hydrophobic compound. The hydrophilic core encloses the dispersed biocide to effect storage and releases of the biocide. Therefore, the biocide is released from the microcapsule core in the long term such that a resultant dried paint prevents biofouling in the long term.

Abstract: A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.

Abstract: A method of controlling pests includes exposing the pests to a pest controlling amount of a triketone compound in combination with at least one second pesticide. Formulations and kits can include the combination.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial mixture containing 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-phenyl)butan-2-one and an organic acid compound chosen from a benzoic acid salt, sorbic acid or a salt thereof, methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 5-n-octanoylsalicylic acid, a hydroxamic acid and dehydroacetic acid or a salt thereof, and also to a cosmetic composition containing such a mixture. Use in caring for, making up and cleansing keratin materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diamide insecticides selected from broflanilide, chlorantraniliprole, cyantraniliprole, cyclaniliprole, cyhalodiamide, flubendiamide or tetraniliprole in combination with at least one multi-site fungicide and at least a second fungicidally active compound. The said combination is highly suitable for controlling unwanted animal pests, such as insects, acaricides and/or nematodes, and unwanted phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition having two components. The first component is 1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione. The second component is a hydrogen sulfide scavenger, glyoxal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to co-crystals of boscalid and a triazole fungicide.

Abstract: Disclosed are N-(1,3,4-oxadiazole-2-yl)aryl carboxamides of formula (I) or the salts (I) thereof as well as the use thereof as herbicides.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a formulation of metal and ascorbic acid complexes of the general formula MO(OH)z(Asc)x.yH2O, in a solid form, where: M is a metal that is titanium or vanadium; Asc represents C6H7O6; x is an integer from 1 to 4; y is an integer from 0 to 5; z is 0 or 1; molar ratio of M to Asc is from 1:1 to 1:4, with one or more agriculturally acceptable substances selected from excipients, carriers, other active agents. The object of the invention is also a method for obtaining these formulations and the use thereof. The object of the invention is also the use of the complex as described above, for the preparation of formulations used in the cultivation of plants.

Abstract: A method of providing pest control at a target site is provided. The method comprises administering an effective amount of a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms proximate the target site, thereby providing pest control at the target site. Related preparations, kits, and devices are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of microorganisms as plant growth stimulants and for the biological control of bacteria, insects, fungi and phytopathogenic nematodes. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of microorganisms of the genus Bacillus, more specifically the Bacillus methylotrophicus species, as well as to cultures thereof, compositions comprising these bacteria, different culture methods and the products comprising same, as plant growth stimulants and for the biological control of bacteria, insects, fungi and phytopathogenic nematodes.

Abstract: Bacterial strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens QV15 (CECT 9371), a microorganism from the group of Gram+bacteria, genus Bacillus, a stimulant for the secondary metabolism of phenolic compounds, enhancer of the extracts from raspberry and strawberry fruit and leaf for the enzymes related to regulation of blood glucose (alpha-glucosidase), hypertension (angiotensin-converting enzyme, ACE) and inflammation (cycloxygenase, COX2). This strain has been isolated from the rhizosphere of Pinus pinea, in nutrient agar (PCA), and has been characterized from a morphological, biochemical and genetic point of view by sequencing of the 16s gene. It can be used to enhance the properties of the extracts as regards the application thereof to enzymes related to metabolic syndrome, or in order to modify secondary metabolism to enhance phenolic compounds in plant species of agronomic, pharmacological and food interest, and to obtain a greater quantity of active substances and/or novel foods with a standardized phenol content.

Abstract: Materials and methods for improving plant traits and for providing plant fitness benefits are provided. In some embodiments, the materials, and methods employing the same, can comprise endophytes.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions for improving physical characteristics of pesticide formulations which comprise natural pesticidal oil active ingredients are disclosed. One such composition comprises a pesticidal natural oil active ingredient, a surfactant to disperse the active ingredient in a water emulsion, a polymeric pour point depressant effective to reduce a pour point temperature of the pesticidal natural oil active ingredient and a hydrocarbon solvent. Methods for providing pesticidal compositions and application to control one or more pests are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device, comprising a cooker and a topper for auto cooking and or topping of food.

Abstract: A phospholipase A1 characterized by having an sn1/sn2 specificity ratio of about 55/45 or greater wherein said phospholipase A1 has a lysophospholipase/phospholipase activity ratio of less than 0.02 is presented in conjunction with methods for use in lipid containing food matrix, baking and making dough with the phospholipase and also including baking improvers using the disclosed phospholipase A1.

Abstract: Sourdough with a pH of between 3 and 6, an acetic acid content of less than 2,000 ppm, a lactic acid content of less than 8,000 ppm, a yeast content in log(CFU)/g of between 7 and 9, a lactic acid bacteria content in log(CFU)/g of between 8 and 10 and a growth measurement in cm in excess of 2 after five hours, which, when used in bakery, gives a cooked bread with a specific volume which is at least equal to 3 cm3/g.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to take a given food product such as loose hamburger meat and form it into multiple patty shapes with the use of a compacter within a container and a cutter. The patties should be formed without the user having any direct contact with raw meat.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a suspension apparatus (1) for hanging up and transporting at least one sausage string (2) including a transport device (6) for transporting the at least one sausage string (2), that has at least one carrier hook (8) for carrying the sausage string (2), the hook being movable along a path of movement (10) by means of a guide and drive device. The apparatus further includes a spreading device (14) arranged stationarily relative to the transport device (6) for spreading the sausage string (2). The spreading device has at least one spreading element (16) which is arranged adjacent to the path of movement (10) of the carrier hook (8) and which in operation acts on the sausage string (2) carried by the carrier hook (8) in such a way that the sausage string (2) is spread.

Abstract: A system and method for energy control in general and more specifically a system and a method for controlling a threshold energy level for a chemical reaction is provided. This is performed using a pad having an impression of an energy.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for operating a refrigerated stripping container containing respiring produce, the method including: passing a cooled CO2-rich air stream from an internal environment within the shipping container through a CO2 selective membrane of a membrane system to produce a cooled CO2-lean air stream and a CO2-rich permeate stream; retaining or returning the cooled CO2-lean air stream to the internal environment; and exhausting the CO2-rich permeate stream to an external environment outside of the shipping container: drawing external air or permitting external air to pass into the shipping container through an air vent with a pre-set fixed opening of the shipping container in a volume to at least balance a volume difference between the cooled CO2-rich air stream and the cooled CO2-lean air stream; wherein the membrane system is operated according to a pre-set mode, and the pre-set mode is independent of a measured gas concentration or pressure of the internal environment; and the pre-set fix

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for creating and dispensing a dairy-based sparkling beverage are disclosed. Embodiments include creating a beverage mix comprised at least in part of milk and cream, sugar, and a flavor base. The beverage mix is carbonated, and placed into a pressurized container. In some embodiments, the beverage mix is nitrogenated and delivered from a tap. In other embodiments, the beverage mix is placed into individual consumer packages, which are pressurized with carbon dioxide. In still other embodiments, the individual consumer packages may further be pressurized with nitrogen.

Abstract: A cream composition comprising lipid, optionally protein, one or more emulsifiers, and one or more thickeners or stabilisers, and having acceptable properties after temperature cycling, including acceptable composition: serum phase viscosity, overrun, change in apparent viscosity, and change in fat globule volume weighted mean diameter (D[4,3]).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for making low-moisture mozzarella cheese using recent developments in the technical knowledge about the interactions between cultures, coagulants and cheese technology to increase cheese yields and maintain the cheese quality and functionalities. An optimization may lead to a higher pH and higher dry matter of the curd at the whey off step i.e. pH higher than 6.3 and ideally higher than 6.4 and solid non-fact content higher than 18%, without any modification of the curd composition at the stretching step, i.e. pH between 5.0 and 5.3 and more precisely between without any modification of the curd composition at the stretching step, i.e. pH between 5.0 and 5.3 and more precisely between 5.05 and 5.25, Ca/SNF between 1.7% and 2.4% and more precisely between 1.7 and 2.2%, dry matter between 53% and 55% and more precisely between 53.5% and 54.5%. The coagulant has a C/P ratio of at least 25.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a foodstuff composition, in particular a spreadable food composition, more in particular an olive oil-based functional spread fat composed by olive oil fortified with a functional ingredient—the olive pomace active ingredient. This functional ingredient is a mixture of bioactive compounds, in particular hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, sterols, tocopherols, triterpenes, coenzyme Q10, K, Mg and Ca, among others, obtained from olive pomace by mechanical pressing.

Abstract: One or more complex lipids including gangliosides can be used to achieve particular health benefits including maintaining or increasing cognitive development or maintaining or increasing growth in a foetal, infant or child subject.

Abstract: A recirculation brewing process and apparatus for performing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the coffee brewing process comprises: a brew chamber to hold a packed chamber of coffee grounds; and a pump to force a liquid under pressure through the packed chamber of coffee grounds over multiple brewing cycles to extract coffee flavor from the coffee grounds into the liquid using a temperature agnostic infusing brewing process, the liquid under pressure causing a pressure differential over tunnels within the coffee grounds and over the brew chamber when forced through the chamber each cycle of a plurality of cycles to cause extraction of the flavor into the liquid.

Abstract: An edible and 3D printable ink composition is disclosed herein, which includes a chocolate-based material including a chocolate syrup, a chocolate paste, or a combination thereof, and cocoa powder present in an amount ranging from 5 to 25 w/w %, wherein the edible and 3D printable ink composition is both printable and remains in a single phase at a temperature ranging from 20° C. to 30° C. A method of 3D printing the edible and 3D printable ink composition, and a system operable for printing the edible and 3D printable ink composition, are also disclosed herein.