Abstract: The present invention based around the idea of making or modifying a tightening system, can be incorporated into a variety of animal collars and leashes and must include at least two tensioning mechanisms, allowing the operator to fine tune the amount of tension a collar applies around an animal's neck. This invention includes the system and any collars that incorporate the system into their design. It helps create a newer, safer, more comfortable, and more reliable alternative to existing collars, which don't have two or more tensioning mechanism, and therefore can't independently change the tension/size of a collar. Existing collars more often than not are difficult to fit, and can be too tight, which is dangerous to the dog, or too loose, which is dangerous to the dog as well as any other animals/people in the area. The present invention solves these issues.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an undercollar for an animal, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the undercollar may include a collar body disposable around at least one part of a body of an animal. Further, the collar body extends between a first end of the collar body and a second end of the collar body. Further, the collar body may include at least one fastening element. Further, the undercollar may include at least one identification tag assembly coupled with the collar body. Further, the at least one identification tag assembly may include a panel may include a viewing portion. Further, the panel may be peripherally attached in at least one part to the outer surface forming an interior space and an opening. Further, the at least one identification tag assembly may include at least one identification tag removably disposed in the interior space through the opening.

Abstract: A small dog comfort adapter for electronic collars that replaces the standard post electrodes normally found on electronic training collars with wire or filamentary electrode contacts, and optionally, acorn nut electrode contacts. This design ensures proper electrical contact with the dog's skin while increasing the comfort of these collars on small dogs, which have smaller necks. The adapter can be utilized with different types of electronic training collars, such as those used to facilitate training, to curb aggressive behavior and barking, and to confine dogs by means of an invisible fence.

Abstract: An apparatus (300) for applying at least one stimulus to an animal for controlling the animal or animal positions is disclosed. The apparatus (300) is configured to be worn by the animal and comprising a housing (305 carrying at least one stimulus device (350a, 350b, 350c, 350a?, 350b?, 350c?) that is configured to apply at least one stimulus to the animal at two or more levels of intensity. The stimulus is applied on a basis of a control signal received from at least one controller (310) that is in electronic communication with the at least one stimulus device (350a, 350b, 350c, 350a?, 350b?, 350c?).

Abstract: A method for determining the biological age or pace of aging of an adult dog, said method comprising determining the levels of one or more biomarkers selected from the group consisting of (1) blood globulin levels, (2) blood total protein, (3) blood alkaline phosphatase, (4) blood platelet count, (5) blood mean corpuscular volume or (6) urine specific gravity, comparing the results with values obtained from healthy dogs of a known age and of a similar category (toy, small, medium, large or giant). Kits, systems and/or computer media for carrying out the method form further aspects of the invention.

Abstract: A method of tracking an animal (4) in a population of animals (4) comprises: applying a visual identifier (41) to the animal (4); associating reference identifier data of the visual identifier (41) to animal data of the animal (4); capturing a digital image of the visual identifier (41) applied to the animal (4); recognizing the visual identifier (41) by digitally processing the captured digital image; and identifying the animal (4) upon recognition of the visual identifier (41).

Abstract: An oyster farming device comprising containers configured to contain oysters and linked to at least one ballast. The device comprises a horizontal pivot axis, parallel to a longitudinal direction, and at least two rigid arms that ling the pivot axis and the ballast, parallel to the longitudinal direction, such that the filling or emptying of the ballast causes the arm to rotate about the pivot axis and results in the emergence and rolling of the oysters in the containers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the genetically modified non-human animals that have a disruption at the endogenous CD132 gene (e.g.

Abstract: Non-human animals, methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Cluster of Differentiation 274 (CD274) gene. Such non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous CD274 gene so that said non-human animals express a Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L) polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).

Abstract: Mice are provided that comprise a reduction or deletion of ADAM6 activity from an endogenous ADAM6 locus, or that lack an endogenous locus encoding a mouse ADAM6 protein, wherein the mice comprise a sequence encoding an ADAM6 or ortholog or homolog or fragment thereof that is functional in a male mouse. In one embodiment, the sequence is an ectopic ADAM6 sequence or a sequence that confers upon a male mouse the ability to generate offspring by mating. Mice and cells with genetically modified immunoglobulin heavy chain loci that comprise an ectopic nucleotide sequence encoding a mouse ADAM6 or functional fragment or homolog or ortholog thereof are also provided.

Abstract: Mice are provided that comprise a reduction or deletion of ADAM6 activity from an endogenous ADAM6 locus, or that lack an endogenous locus encoding a mouse ADAM6 protein, wherein the mice comprise a sequence encoding an ADAM6 or ortholog or homolog or fragment thereof that is functional in a male mouse. In one embodiment, the sequence is an ectopic ADAM6 sequence or a sequence that confers upon a male mouse the ability to generate offspring by mating. Mice and cells with genetically modified immunoglobulin heavy chain loci that comprise an ectopic nucleotide sequence encoding a mouse ADAM6 or functional fragment or homolog or ortholog thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for rearing and genetic manipulation of the genome of sap-feeding insects (e.g., white-flies and others) to identify genetic targets for pest control, insecticides for pest control, and approaches to the genetic control of these pests.

Abstract: A cover for the end of a fishing reel provides a user with a clean and attractive cover for scratches and other damage. Several versions are described: a first cover which replaces an insert and a second which covers the entire end of the reel. The cover is opaque such that it hides scratches and is easily removed or replaced with another cover.

Abstract: A fly-fishing leader assembly, including a first double-strand braided length having a first proximal end and a first distal end, wherein the first proximal end is color-coded indicative of breaking strength of the first double-strand braided length, a second single strand length having a second proximal end and a second distal end, wherein the first distal end and the second proximal end are knotted together in a first knot, and an elongated hollow tube member for enclosing at least a portion of the second single strand length. The fly-fishing leader assembly has a proximal end and a distal end. The elongated hollow tube member is color coded at each respective end indicative of the breaking strength of the fly-fishing leader assembly at either end.

Abstract: The fish-holding apparatus is a stick device which may be used to take pictures of fish. The device may be attached to any boat that has a pedestal hole to secure the device. In addition, the device may be held in hand by a user, with a fish positioned at one end of the device, so as to allow taking of a picture of the fish itself or of a group picture together with the fish. . Further, the apparatus includes additional support members for better stability and gripping elements for improved ease of use. Additionally, the fish-holding apparatus has access for installing a variety of attachable links, to which a wide variety for fish-grips and/or hanging scales may be attached to. The fish-holding apparatus provides a cost-effective, portable, and easy-to-use device for taking pictures of fish.

Abstract: A scallop harvesting bag used for harvesting scallops. The scallop harvesting bag may clip to a swimsuit allows for the use of both hands to hold and put scallops into this bag. The scallop harvesting bag has a rigid to semi-rigid throated opening to facilitate insertion of harvested scallops into the bag. The bag is attached to a bottom end of the throated opening and has an extraction closure defined along at least one edge of the bag. The bag may be formed of a mesh material to facilitate cleaning sand and debris from the harvested scallops contained therein.

Abstract: A removable substrate for an insect attractant device includes a body having front and rear faces, a grip portion, and a base disposed opposite the grip portion. The removable substrate further includes a first lateral portion extending from the base, and a second lateral portion extending from the base. A projection extends outwardly from the base, lowermost ends of the first and second lateral portions are disposed below the projection, and an adhesive is applied to the front face and the rear face.

Abstract: An oven for elimination of harmful organisms which pose phytosanitary risks and are present in material of plant origin in the form of particles is provided. The oven includes: a said oven comprising (a) first and second circular plates mounted in rotation about an axis Z, the surface of said plates being perforated and permeable to air and water, (b) a means for transferring the collected particles from the first plate to the second plate, and (c) a gas-blowing means forming a closed gas cycle. The gas-blowing means includes a blower for accelerating a flow of gas and directing it towards a heating station in order to heat the gas and directing it parallel to the axis Z towards the first plate, passing through the perforated surface of the first plate, then directly afterwards through the perforated surface of the second plate, in order to return to the blower and recommence the gas cycle.

Abstract: An agricultural distribution machine that includes a carrier vehicle with a distributor boom that is movable at least about a pivot axis is described. The machine also includes a controlling apparatus that generates a controlling force to move the distributor boom about the pivot axis. A first sensor apparatus detects an angular rate (?) of the distributor boom. The control apparatus implements a first operating mode to hold the distributor boom in a currently set target rotational position in which disturbance torques acting on the distributor boom, resulting from movements of the carrier vehicle about the longitudinal axis, are compensated. In the first operating mode, the control apparatus is configured to regulate the angular rate (?) detected by the first sensor apparatus as a controlled variable to a target value which has an absolute value of between zero and a threshold value (?0).

Abstract: An agricultural distribution machine, such as a field sprayer or a pneumatic fertilizer spreader is described. The agricultural distribution machine includes a carrier vehicle and a distributor boom for spreading material, such as a fertilizer, a plant protection agent, or seed. The boom is indirectly or directly arranged on the carrier vehicle so as to be movable at least about a pivot axis running in the direction of travel. The boom has segments which are pivotable relative to one another about upright axes and/or in a plane arranged perpendicular to the direction of travel of the agricultural distribution machine. The boom includes an acceleration-compensated inclinometer apparatus for determining a rotational position of the distributor boom.

Abstract: One variation of a method for executing agricultural actions on an agricultural field includes: based a type of a crop planted on the agricultural field and a maturity of the crop, setting a nominal blade gap width of a weeding module installed in an autonomous agricultural vehicle; and, at the autonomous agricultural vehicle, while autonomously traversing the agricultural field, detecting a first target plant passing under the autonomous agricultural vehicle and aligned with the weeding module, triggering the weeding module to open a set of weeding blades to the nominal blade gap width at a nominal blade speed in response to the first target plant approaching the weeding module, and triggering the weeding module to close the set of weeding blades in response to the first target plant passing the weeding module.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (1) for holding bait (2), in particular bait for rodents, comprising: a housing part (3) that can be inserted into a manhole, in particular a sewer manhole or a cable duct manhole, at least one bait platform (8) arranged in the housing part (3), delimiting at least one passage opening (9) on the bait platform side, through which a rodent can gain access to bait (2) arranged in the housing part (3).

Abstract: A hunting decoy designed to conceal a sportsman hunting wild game animals, especially wild turkeys. The hunting decoy includes a flat panel frame having a forward-facing surface for supporting a decoy image of an animal thereon. The frame has a sight window formed therein and a mounting aperture formed therein disposed beneath the sight window. The sight window defines a hunter's line-of-sight substantially perpendicular to the forward-facing surface of the frame. The mounting aperture is dimensioned to slidably receive therethrough a support member of a hunting weapon, such as the barrel of a hunting gun, so that a compressible mounting member, such as a rubber grommet, in the mounting aperture fixedly mounts the frame on the support member substantially perpendicular to the hunter's line-of-sight.

Abstract: The present application relates to crystalline solid forms of an inhibitor of BET proteins such as BRD2, BRD3, BRD4, and BRD-t, including methods of preparation thereof, and intermediates in the preparation thereof, where the compound is useful in the treatment of diseases such as cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for prolonging the survival of a primate that is transplanted a genetically modified heart, kidney, lung or liver from a xenogeneic mammal in a life supporting technique, and to compositions for use in a method of prolonging the survival of a primate that has been transplanted a genetically modified heart, kidney, lung or liver from a xenogeneic mammal in a life supporting technique. The invention is also directed to a living primate, whose heart, kidney, lung or liver is functionally substituted by a transplanted, genetically modified heart, kidney, lung or liver, respectively, from a xenogeneic mammal. Finally, the invention is directed to a genetically modified mammal and a donor organism for xenogeneic organ transplants as well as to methods of producing same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a a nanostructure which includes: a core comprising one or more planes configured to come into planar contact with at least one plane of an ice crystal; and an oligopeptide which is conjugated to at least one plane of the core and comprises (Thr)n-, (Ala)n-, (Ser)n-, or (Gly)n-, wherein the nanostructure is a polyhedron-shaped nanostructure present in water in a colloidal form to control freezing, and n is an integer of 2 to 7.

Abstract: An embalming machine for mixing of fluids and cleaning of a reservoir may include a reservoir. The embalming machine may include a tube extending from a lower portion to an upper portion of the reservoir, the tube providing a pathway for fluid to travel to the reservoir. The embalming machine may include a port connected to an end of the tube adjacent to the upper portion of the reservoir, the port being configured to dispense the fluid traveling through the tube and into an interior of the reservoir.

Abstract: An organ container has a pouch-shaped body having contraction and expansion properties and an opening. In a no-load condition, a maximum width of the opening is less than a maximum width of the body. On the other hand, the opening is expandable to a state in which the maximum width of the opening becomes greater than the maximum width of the body. Thus, the organ container covers the surface of an organ along the surface of the organ. Accordingly, when an organ is placed in the body cavity of a recipient, the organ container does not expand around the organ. For this reason, the organ container is less likely to hinder work during operation. Moreover, the organ container covers most part of the organ and thereby suppresses a temperature rise in the organ.

Abstract: The current invention relates to modifying the surface of a cellulose-containing nonwoven substrate carrying a quaternary ammonium compound. A material for a nonwoven disinfecting wipe is provided which material includes a nonwoven substrate comprising cellulose and synthetic fibers and a combination of poly(vinylamine) and poly(amideamine-epichlorohydrin). Further, a method is provided for preparing a material for a nonwoven disinfecting wipe, the method comprising treating a nonwoven substrate comprising cellulose with poly(vinylamine) and poly(amideamine-epichlorohydrin).

Abstract: Methods of providing sustained sterilization of thermoplastics; providing thermoplastics that have the capacity to dispense sodium fluoride, and, a method of providing sustained sterilization of thermoplastics and providing thermoplastics that have the capacity to dispense sodium fluoride, both from the same thermoplastic article.

Abstract: The invention relates, inter alia, to compounds of general formula (I). The invention also relates to methods for synthesizing the compounds of formula (I). The compounds according to the invention are in particular suitable for controlling insects, arachnids and nematodes in agricultural applications and for controlling ectoparasites in veterinary medicine.

Abstract: A combination including a dithiocarbamate fungicide, a succinate dehydrogenase fungicide and at least one of ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor fungicide or a quinone outside inhibitor fungicide.

Abstract: Disclosed are insecticidal compositions and associated methods that comprise an insecticide, C2-4 alkylene carbonate, C2-6 polyalkylene glycol, and a block co-polymer of C2-5 polyalkylene glycol and C3-6 polyalkylene glycol.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of treating an aqueous system inhibits growth of one or more micro-organisms therein and/or reduces the number of live micro-organisms therein. The method includes adding treatment agents to an aqueous system wherein said treatment agents include a phosphonium compound and a hypohalite compound. In one embodiment, the phosphonium compound includes tri n-butyl n-tetradecyl phosphonium chloride (TTPC) and the hypohalite compound includes sodium hypochlorite.

Abstract: A method for making a coating material by selecting a microbial mixture with a predetermined microbial population characteristics for predetermined plant growth property; using genetic testing to verify the presence of the microbial population characteristics and iteratively growing the mixture with the predetermined microbial population characteristics in a feedback loop; and combining the microbial mixture with a cross-linked hydrophilic mixture.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising Corn Rootworm (CRW)-active Methylobacterium sp., methods for controlling CRW, and methods of making the compositions. Also provided are isolated CRW-active Methylobacterium sp.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of treating, preventing, and/or controlling plant diseases by applying the agricultural composition comprising a bacterial isolate belonging to Paenibacillus or Bacillus. Also, the disclosure provides a method of enhancing disease resistance of a plant seed by applying the agricultural composition to the plant seed, and an agricultural composition comprising the bacterial isolate.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a new method of increasing the thiol precursor content of grape berries by treating the vines with a glutathione-enriched yeast.

Abstract: A method of controlling or preventing pathogenic damage and/or pest damage in a plant propagation material, a plant, part of a plant and/or plant organ, comprising applying on the plant, part of the plant, plant organ, plant propagation material or a surrounding area thereof a phytoprotective agent comprising a protease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel synergistic compositions comprising known “clean-label” antimicrobial substances as well as processes for stabilizing food substances against typical food borne spoilage microorganisms and/or pathogens. It is a further object of the invention to provide novel combinations of “clean-label” antimicrobials which may be employed in such a process.

Abstract: An end effector of a pelt removal apparatus has a rotatable effector base on which is mounted a pair of elongated gripper bars parallel to a rotation axis of the effector base. One of the gripper bars is fixed in position, while the other one is radially spaced from and freely pivotal about a pivot axis parallel to rotation axis. When rotated in a tightening direction from a start position in which the pelt is located in a transverse gap between the gripper bars, the free gripper bar moves, without dedicated actuation of the free gripper bar, to pinch the pelt between the bars, thus gripping the pelt and allowing removal thereof by the pelt removal apparatus.

Abstract: Methods of making a powdered milk product are described. The methods may include providing an aqueous milk-sourced mixture, and evaporating water from the aqueous milk-sourced mixture to produce an evaporated milk-sourced mixture having a total solids concentration of 35 wt. % or more. The evaporated milk-sourced mixture may be dried to form the powdered milk product, which may have less than 6 wt. % water. Systems for making the milk powdered product are also described. The systems may include an evaporator to evaporate water from a supply of a milk-sourced mixture to form an evaporated milk-sourced mixture. They may also include a dryer to dry the evaporated milk-sourced mixture and atomize it into the powdered milk product.

Abstract: Provided is a composition that may be used for a specific use application, such as a composition for enhancing a breast milk component. A composition containing a bacterium of the genus Bifidobacterium as an active ingredient is described.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparation of a vegan cheese. The method includes obtaining a non-dairy milk and/or emulsion. The method further includes curdling the non-dairy milk/emulsion using at least one plant-origin rennet to form a curd. Thereafter, the curd is ripened to obtain the vegan cheese. Optionally, the method further includes a step of processing the curd before ripening the curd.

Abstract: A method of producing a non-dairy cheese includes fermenting non-dairy milk with lactic acid bacteria and mixing the fermented non-dairy milk with dry ingredients. The dry ingredients include one or more gums and one or more starches. The method further includes heating the fermented non-dairy milk and dry ingredients to 180 degrees and mixing oil into the fermented non-dairy milk in an in-line high shear mixer creating an oil/non-dairy milk mixture. The method further includes circulating the oil/non-dairy milk mixture through the inline high shear mixer until the droplet size of the oil in the non-dairy milk is 15 micrometers or less, removing air from the oil/non-dairy milk mixture, and packaging the oil/non-dairy milk mixture to yield a non-dairy cheese product.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a soft fat and oil coating composition, the dripping time of which is short, and that enables efficient production of frozen confections. In the production of a frozen confection coated with a fat and oil composition that has a hardness of 200 to 1500 g as measured with a rheometer using a plunger having ? 5 mm at ?18° C. at an intrusion rate of 5 cm/min, the time period during which the fat and oil composition drops can be shortened by forming the fat and oil composition so as to contain 0.1 to 3 wt % of fat and oil having a melting point of 50° C. or more and 0.05 to 3 wt % of an emulsifier having an HLB of 9 or less.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a composition containing non-polymer catechins, including the following step (A): (A) a step of bringing tea leaves into contact with an aqueous solution having a Brix of from 0.2% to 1.0% at from 80° C. to 100° C.

Abstract: Methods for decreasing harmful effects of blue light on skin are disclosed that include topically administering to a subject in need thereof a composition of an effective quantity of a purified, enzymatic hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans comprising peptides and saccharides having a molecular weight between 200 Da and 10 kDa in a physiologically acceptable medium. The hydrolysate of Theobroma cacao L. beans is present in the composition at a concentration from 0.001 to 20% with respect to the total weight of the composition. The composition can be a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A clean in place assembly for a soft serve ice cream dispenser includes an ice cream dispenser. A clean in place system having a water tank including a heater disposed therein is attached to the ice cream dispenser. A control interface is disposed on the tank. The control interface is connected to operating circuitry of the ice cream dispenser. A nozzle of the ice cream dispenser is formed of a conductive metal material and includes a notch formed therein circumferentially about a portion of the nozzle and includes radiused surfaces that extend to portions of the nozzle that house O-rings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process-economic method for the disconnection/detachment of constituents consisting of water-soluble and dissolved compounds comprising proteins and/or carbohydrates and/or flavorings and/or colorant agents and/or fats and/or toxins; —optionally water-soluble and undissolved compounds comprising starch; —solid matter comprising cellulose-based fibers and/or lignin-rich shells; of a protein-containing biogenic starting material.