Abstract: A novel hybrid sweet corn plant, designated AZLAN is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid sweet corn designated AZLAN, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid sweet corn designated AZLAN, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the hybrid sweet corn AZLAN with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HMX8148 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HMX8148, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HMX8148, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HMX8148 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3047. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3047 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 SVTH3047 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A milking system includes a milking device, a milk line, and a sampling and analysis device for milk from the milk line, that includes a control unit, a carrier with reagent pads to detect a substance in the sample, a dosing device to dose a sample onto a reagent pad, an sensor device to detect radiation from that reagent pad, and to analyse the detected radiation to indicate a presence or concentration of said substance. The dosing device includes a nozzle with a supply line, a pump for pumping liquid to the nozzle, a flat wall part, and a mover to press the flat wall part and the nozzle against each other to close the nozzle. In this way, the nozzle can be filled completely to a known level and without bubbles. Thereafter, the sample pump can provide a sample droplet with known volume, which enables better control over the sample supply process.

Abstract: A clumpable animal litter comprises composite particles of filler materials, such as limestone and sand, and sodium bentonite. The filler materials have a lower bulk density as compared to a granular mixture of the same percentage of filler and sodium bentonite clay and contain up to eighty-five percent less clay.

Abstract: A carrier includes a body and a cover portion. The body has a bottom portion and a top portion and an opening in the top portion. The bottom portion is configured to be placed on a surface. The opening is the only opening sized and configured to enable an animal to enter or exit the body and enables an animal to enter or exit the body in a vertical manner when the bottom portion is placed on the surface. The cover portion is sized and configured to fit within the opening of the top portion. The cover portion is hingedly attached to the top portion at a first side and includes a latching mechanism at a second side. The latching mechanism enables the cover to be disposed in a latched state to close the opening in the top portion.

Abstract: A rolled and collapsible pet carrier includes an elongated panel mutually coupled with a first upstanding sidewall and a second upstanding sidewall. The panel includes a floor forming the base or bottom of the pet carrier, wherein the first upstanding sidewall is mutually coupled with the floor and the second upstanding sidewall is mutually coupled with the floor. The panel is foldable along a plurality of seams to form a center portion that defines the enclosure of the carrier.

Abstract: A pet kennel and method of construction is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the pet kennel includes a body and a door assembly. The body has an interior space configured for a pet and includes at least one aperture sized and shaped for the pet. The door assembly is attached to the body at the aperture. The door assembly includes a latching part pivotally attached to a hinge part. The latching part includes a latching mechanism configured to lock and unlock the door assembly. The hinge part is fixedly attached to the body so as to substantially surround a perimeter of the aperture.

Abstract: An animal enclosure including a plurality of members defining an interior of the enclosure. The plurality of members includes a first member having a frame and a door formed by a plurality of interconnected horizontal and vertical wires. The door is pivotable with respect to the frame and a latch maintains the door in a closed position when latched. At least one of the wires of the door assembly is configured to include one of an access portion and a tab, and at least one of the wires of the frame assembly includes the other of the access portion and the tab. The latch, when moved to an open position, enables sliding movement of the door with respect to the frame. Alignment of the access portion and tab provides for opening of the door and pivoting movement of the door with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A dual-purpose container and diversion device for animals includes a base and a perimeter wall attached to the base. An inner surface and outer surface of the container combine to form an overall surface. The device includes at least a linear fault region in the overall surface having a lesser tensile strength and including at least a first non-intersecting open curve forming a first planar section; the at least a linear fault region may include at least a second curve defining a bracing component. The device is convertible to a second configuration forming a diversion device for an animal, by fracture of the at least a linear fault region to form at least a first flap and rotation of the at least a flap into a second position; conversion may include movement of the at least a bracing component to support the at least a flap in the second position.

Abstract: A robotically controlled system including a fence enclosure that can move and/or shape-shift itself autonomously and automatically without manual intervention. The system includes coils of electric fence wire that are spring-loaded or otherwise tensioned so that the length of electric fence wire between each post robot is able to contract or expand as the system of robots adapts to optimize the shape of the fence enclosure as the entire enclosure is moved by the robots around a field or other grazing pasture on an area of land. At least one of the post robots is able to provide an earth ground connection that is movable as the fence enclosure is moved.

Abstract: A pet bathing brush device for use in bathing an animal includes a shell that defines an interior space. A pipe is coupled to and extends from a first end of the shell and is in fluidic communication with the interior space. The pipe is engageable to a water inlet hose to allow water to flow into the interior space. A plurality of tubes is coupled to and extends from a second end of the shell. The tubes are open ended and in fluidic communication with the interior space. The tubes are used to comb hair of an animal while directing the water onto the hair and skin. A panel is coupled to the shell and defines a reservoir within the interior space. A liquid soap solution can be positioned in the reservoir and selectively dispensed into the water flowing through the interior space to lather the animal.

Abstract: A pet bathing system for use with a surface cleaning apparatus is provided and includes at least a wand override tool to allow for an easy-to-use pet bathing system. The system can be used for the bathing of pets via the application and subsequent extraction of liquid. The wand override tool includes a cleaning solution reservoir and couplers adapted to be coupled with a surface cleaning apparatus having a suction source and a cleaning fluid source and with a hand tool.

Abstract: A furniture item for a house pet includes a base configured to support the furniture item on a horizontal support surface, and an upright portion coupled to the base. The upright portion extends to a height above an upper surface of the base when the base is situated on the horizontal support surface. The upright portion includes a hollow inner portion defining a ballast cavity and an opening providing access to the ballast cavity. The upright portion further includes a cap portion engageable with the hollow inner portion to close the opening, and a removable scratch pad supported on an outside surface of the hollow inner portion. The cap portion has a shield portion that encloses an upper edge of the removable scratch pad when the cap portion is engaged with the hollow inner portion to close the opening.

Abstract: Provided is a pet training fixed type apparatus with an improved object discharging function including a housing having housing hole; an object box including an elastic member; first driving means configured to rotate the object box; a base disposed spaced from the object box and including a discharge hole connected to an external space; and control means configured to control the first driving means such that when the object box rotates by the first driving means, the elastic member is in contact with an inner surface of the base and bends to generate an elastic force, when the object box rotates to a vicinity of the discharge hole, an object stored in the object box is discharged, the bent elastic member is unbent to a space of the discharge hole to release the elastic force, and the discharged object is pushed through the discharge hole and the housing hole into the outside.

Abstract: A method of applying an operation to an individually separated and immobile insect comprises directing a mass of insects onto a permeable surface, and applying a pressure gradient through the permeable surface to apply suction of the insects down into the surface, to immobilize the insects. The operation, whether it be counting, classification, sorting or sterilization, is then carried out on the immobilized insects.

Abstract: An aviary arrangement for poultry includes a first and a second aviary row, and a bridge which connects the first and the second aviary rows, wherein each of the aviary rows has a service tier, a nest tier and a resting tier, each having an inclined animal roosting floor, and a manure conveying device arranged therebelow, wherein the resting tier is arranged above the nest tier and the service tier is arranged below the nest tier, and the nest tier has a nest and an egg conveying device, and wherein the bridge is arranged above the manure conveying device of the service tier and has a bridge floor for receiving litter. A manure conveying device is arranged below an inclined animal roosting floor, wherein the animal roosting floor comprises an inclined integrated air duct arranged below the animal roosting floor and above the manure conveying device.

Abstract: A method of dynamically reconfiguring laser system operating parameter by receiving, at an electronic device, data indicative of one or more underwater object parameters corresponding to one or more underwater objects within a marine enclosure. A set of intrinsic operating parameters for a laser system at a position within the marine enclosure is determined based at least in part on the data indicative of one or more underwater object parameters. The laser system is configured according to the determined set of intrinsic operating parameters by changing at least one intrinsic operating parameter of the laser system in response to the data indicative of one or more underwater object parameters.

Abstract: A method of dynamically reconfiguring sensor system operating parameter by receiving, at an electronic device, data indicative of one or more underwater object parameters corresponding to one or more underwater objects within a marine enclosure. A set of intrinsic operating parameters for a sensor system at a position within the marine enclosure is determined based at least in part on the data indicative of one or more underwater object parameters. The sensor system is configured according to the determined set of intrinsic operating parameters by changing at least one intrinsic operating parameter of the sensor system in response to the data indicative of one or more underwater object parameters.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for establishing an oral ulcer animal model with Yin-deficiency and fire-excess syndrome based on sleep deprivation, comprising the following steps of: burning buccal mucosa of a rat with phenol to cause a white injury, and obtaining the oral ulcer animal model after 24-48 h; placing the animal model in a sleep deprivation device for 2-7 days; wherein the device is composed of a mouse box in which a plurality of platforms with a diameter of 4-8 cm are arranged at an interval of 10-20 cm from each other; and water is filled among the platforms, and the platforms are about 0.1-2 cm higher than a water surface. The present disclosure overcomes the defects of single evaluation index, short model duration, and unconformity of etiology and clinic existed in the prior art.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for preparing an Alzheimer's disease (AD) animal model, including: selecting healthy male human ApoE4 transgenic mice, and intraperitoneally injecting a 4 mmol/L Al(mal)3 solution at a volume of 10 ml/kg, with aluminum exposure for 60 days, and interval time of 2 days for every 5 days, to obtain an AD animal model co-induced by genetic and environmental factors which are interacted without being simply superimposed. The AD animal model established according to the method of the examples in the present disclosure can express the characteristic pathological changes of AD and has the characteristics of learning and memory impairment. The AD animal model provided by the present disclosure can be used for drug screening and AD mechanism research, and has the advantages of stable properties, prominent reproducibility, easy operation, and low cost.

Abstract: Non-human animals, cells, methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the non-human animals and cells comprise a humanized B-cell activating factor gene. Non-human animals and cells that express a human or humanized B-cell activating factor protein from an endogenous B-cell activating factor locus are described.

Abstract: A pivoting fishing jig is provided. The device includes a jig body having an upper section and a lower section, wherein the upper section is pivotally affixed to the lower section at a first end of each of the upper section and the lower section. The jig body is selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. A first hook is affixed to a second end of the upper section. A connector is affixed to the first end of the lower section, wherein the connector is removably securable to a fishing line. In some embodiments, a notch is disposed along an interior surface of the lower section, wherein the notch is dimensioned to receive an interior edge of the upper section therein when the jig body is in the closed position.

Abstract: A double brake structure includes a line reel rotatably provided, at least one set of centrifugal pin, a centrifugal brake ring movably provided in the centrifugal brake ring, a centrifugal assembly for making the centrifugal pin be close to an inner wall of the centrifugal brake ring and making the centrifugal pin rotate in the centrifugal brake ring when the line reel is rotating, and for automatically adjusting the kinetic friction force between the centrifugal pin and the inner wall of the centrifugal brake ring according to the speed of the line reel when the centrifugal pin contacts with the inner wall of the centrifugal brake ring, and a magnetic brake mechanism for adjusting the speed of the line reel. The present disclosure is easy to use with stable brake performance, and can achieve the function of automatic compensatory braking.

Abstract: A compensatory magnetic brake structure includes a line reel rotatably, a fixed magnet fixedly provided on a side of the line reel, a moving magnet rotatably provided on a side of the fixed magnet, an adjusting assembly for driving the moving magnet to rotate in order to adjust the corresponding range of a magnetic pole between the moving magnet and the fixed magnet, at least one set of magnetic piece movably provided between the moving magnet and the fixed magnet, and a centrifugal assembly automatically adjusting the distance between the magnetic piece and the axis of the line reel according to the speed of the line reel. The disclosure provides a compensatory magnetic brake structure with good brake stability and automatically compensatory brake function.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder alert apparatus for improved ice fishing includes a housing, a rod aperture configured to hold the handle of a fishing rod, and a pivot rod. The pivot arm moves between a side position and an alternate front position. A swing arm moves between an engaged position and an alternate released position and has a line slot configured to secure a fishing line. A plurality of magnets is coupled to the pivot arm. A ferrous strip is coupled to the swing arm and is selectively engageable with the plurality of magnets to secure the swing arm in the engaged position until pulled by the fishing line, tripping a switch sensor to activate a buzzer. A logic module and a battery are coupled to the housing. The battery is in operational communication with the switch sensor, the buzzer, and the logic module.

Abstract: A sonic stimulation and detection device includes an enclosure mounted on a fishing rod having to a fishing line attached to and extending along the rod. A microphone element is mounted in the enclosure and is acoustically coupled to the line through the enclosure and the rod line to couple sounds of fish contact with the line to the microphone. The microphone may be coupled to a headphone. A sound generator is mounted in the enclosure and is acoustically coupled to the line through the enclosure and the rod to couple fish simulating sounds generated thereby to the line to attract fish to a lure attached to the line. The enclosure is shaped to efficiently couple sounds coupled from the line to the microphone and sounds generated by the sound generator to the line.

Abstract: A fishing device for engagement with a fishing line includes a motor, a power source, a housing, and an actuator assembly. The power source provides power to the motor. The housing defines an interior cavity. The housing prevents water from interacting with the motor and the power source. The actuator assembly is driven by the motor. The actuator assembly is configured to provide movement to the fishing line.

Abstract: A mosquito surveillance device includes one or more mosquito traps having a camera capable of taking images of mosquitos and transmitting the images electronically to a receiver. Suitable traps include an ovitrap, for example. Images may be transmitted from inside or outside the trap to a receiver using low bandwidth cellular phone networks. The images are processed and displayed using software forming mosquito data. The images may be analyzed and the number of live mosquitos identified, the number of dead mosquitos identified, the species of mosquitos identified, or mapped vector densities in real time identified preferably at high resolution.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods of classifying flying insects. The methods utilize recording the wingbeat frequency and amplitude spectrum of flying insects and comparing them to known or created insect models to properly classify the flying insect. The error rate of the classification is reduced by utilizing multiple inputs to the classification system, which may include a precise circadian rhythm for the time of year, current environmental conditions, and flight velocity or direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a mosquito-killing lamp, including a shell. The shell is provided with a fan, an air inlet, an air outlet, a manual operation open-close mechanism, and an installation cavity and a mosquito storage cavity that are cut through. The air inlet, the installation cavity, the mosquito storage cavity, and the air outlet constitute an air duct; mosquitoes enter the mosquito storage cavity from the air inlet when the manual operation open-close mechanism is in opened state, and mosquitoes are prevented from flying from the mosquito storage cavity to the installation cavity when the manual operation open-close mechanism is in the closed state. The present disclosure has the advantages that mosquitoes fly out hardly, and the mosquito-killing effect is better.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a chassis, a center frame mounted for vertical movement, and laterally extendable right and left foldable booms. A sprayer boom controller includes positioning data. A first identification system transmits a predefined frequency radio signal at a first point in time. A second identification system on the right boom and a third identification system on the left boom receive the radio signal. An identification system calculates actual distances between the first and second identification systems and the first and third identification systems based on the wavelength of the radio signal and the differences of the first and second points in time and the first and third points in time. Information regarding the actual distances is transmitted to the sprayer boom controller which compares the calculated distances with the predetermined positioning data and stops folding and/or unfolding in response to determining they exceed or underrun a tolerance value.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing an insecticide across an area of land; the apparatus comprising a vehicle configured to travel along a travelling path across the area of land, the vehicle defining a direction of travel, the vehicle comprising an insecticide dispensing device configured to dispense an insecticide along said traveling path when the vehicle travels along the travelling path; a dispensing control system configured to control an amount of insecticide to be dispensed when the vehicle travels along the travelling path; an insect sensor configured to detect insects in a detection volume; wherein the detection volume is located in front of the vehicle relative to the direction of travel; wherein the dispensing control system is configured to receive sensor data from the insect sensor, the sensor data being indicative of detected insects in the detection volume, and to control the amount of dispensed insecticide responsive to the received sensor data.

Abstract: An anti-vermin shield for a wildlife feeder includes a body member formed in a pyramidal configuration that is removably coupled to a leg of a wildlife feeder. The anti-vermin shield slides over each leg of the wildlife feeder and is secured with a ring clamp. The side sections and base member of the anti-vermin shield prevents varmints such as raccoons and squirrels from climbing up the leg of the wildlife feeder. Specifically, the larger end of the body member is directed downwardly prevent a varmint from entering or going around the shield.

Abstract: Aspects disclosed herein include a safety mechanism which may be installed with an existing tree stand or be incorporated into the design of a tree stand or other platform device. A safety strut may be installed below a platform and connect with a fibrous material, such as a tree. The safety strut may use such a connection and/or the weight of a user to secure its position. Adjustments may be made to the height of the safety strut.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an organ supporting device and a manufacturing system thereof. The organ supporting device includes a tube with a one or more bends to create two supporting regions for an organ. The supporting regions are connected via a connecting region. The tube is supplied with temperature control material, such as a cooling fluid, by a circulation component. The temperature of the organ and fluid are sensed by one or more sensors and the sensed temperatures are provided to a temperature control unit to increase or decrease the temperature of the temperature control material to maintain a temperature of an organ for in-vivo or ex-vivo surgical procedures.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for stabilizing at least one active ingredient. The composition comprises at least one active ingredient and at least two of the following: a polycarboxylic acid polymer or a salt thereof, an anionic surfactant, and a wax agent. The composition has a retention of 2.4% or less when conducting a wet sieve analysis in accordance with CIPAC MT 185 and using a 100 mesh size sieve.

Abstract: A composition for forming an aerosol, an aerosol sprayer for insect pest mating disruption, and a method for insect pest mating disruption, thereby reducing disadvantageous effects caused by falling to a ground surface and oxidative decomposition of the sprayed particles. More specifically, the composition including an aerosol stock solution containing an aliphatic linear aldehyde having 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a non-alcoholic diluent, and a propellant, wherein a weight ratio of the aerosol stock solution to the propellant is from 45:55 to 65:35; the sprayer including the composition and a pressure resistant container for enclosing the composition therein, wherein sprayed particles at a spray travel distance of 15 cm have a median particle size (Dv50) at 25° C. of from 35 to 65 ?m by a volume-based cumulative particle size distribution and; the method using the aerosol sprayer; and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-algal agent to inhibit algal growth on articles treated with the anti-algal agent. Initially, a Supramolecular Macrocyclic Inorganic Polymer (SMIP) having multiple voids is derived. The voids are in a crystal structure of the SMIP. The SMIP is derived from a metallic element having a multiple valance. The metallic element may have a differential polarity, a hydrogen bonding ability, and an imbalanced electronic orbital energy disposition. Further, a Technical Grade Active Ingredient (TGAI) may be infused in the voids of the SMIP to obtain an anti-algal agent. The anti-algal agent may act as at least one of a biocides or as a preservative to inhibit algal growth on the articles treated. Furthermore, the anti-algal agent when used for treating on properties of treated articles may avoid deterioration of the article from microbial attacks.

Abstract: The present specification discloses compositions, articles of manufacture, containers or kits comprising such compositions, and methods and uses to control a causal agent of a plant disease, increasing plant growth and/or food production and/or improving performance of an irrigation system(s).

Abstract: Pest-repellent pallet slip sheets for preventing or reducing rodent or pest damage to goods placed on pallets or other locations. The pest-repellent pallet slip sheets generally include slip sheets designed for placement on the top portion of a pallet, such that the slip sheet covers substantially the entire pallet. The slip sheets may be treated with repellent substance all over, randomly, or in a pattern such that a specific portion, or all, of the slip sheet is treated with the pest-repellent substance. The pattern may be produced, for example, by feeding slip sheet material past an application device at a given rate of speed, and then intermittently interrupting the application of the pest-repellent substance if an intermittent pattern is desired. A colored dye may be added to the pest-repellent substance to create a visible indication of a pattern or treated area.

Abstract: Provided is an absorption promotor for causing a flying-insect pest repellent fragrance-containing composition with a high repellent effect to be rapidly absorbed into an elastomer molded body. The absorption promotor for causing a flying-insect pest repellent fragrance-containing composition into an elastomer molded body having a hardness of 60 degrees or less includes d-limonene and/or 1,8-cineole as an active ingredient. The absorption promotor is blended preferably in a range of 2.0 to 65% by mass and more preferably 10 to 45% by mass in the flying-insect pest repellent fragrance-containing composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microencapsulated formulation comprising a pyrethroid insecticide solubilized in vegetable oil or derivatives thereof, the solubilized pyrethroid insecticide being encapsulated in a capsule having a polymeric shell wall. The invention also provides a process of preparing said microencapsulated formulation. The invention further provides a co-formulation comprises microencapsulated formulation of pyrethroid and a suspension concentrate comprising benzoylurea insecticide.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, salts, solvates of Formula (1), and any formulation thereof. Also disclosed are methods of increasing soil nutrient availability to a plant by contacting a plant or soil with compounds, salts, solvates of Formula (1), or any formulation thereof. The compounds and methods disclosed herein may increase an amount of nitrogen or soluble phosphate in a soil.

Abstract: Described herein is an aqueous herbicidal composition including topramezone. Also described herein is an aqueous solution of topramezone in a buffer solution with or without adjuvants. Also described herein is a method of using these compositions for controlling undesirable vegetation in crops and non-crops.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds of Formula (I): and salts, tautomers, and stereoisomers thereof. Methods of making the compounds, salts, tautomers, and stereoisomers are also described. Further described herein are composition, kits, methods, and uses involving the compounds, salts, tautomers, and stereoisomers. The methods include methods of treating and preventing diseases (e.g., cancers) in subjects (e.g., humans).

Abstract: Provided are a benzimidazole compound represented by the general formula (1) {wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a cyano group, R2 represents a (C1-C6) alkyl group, a (C1-C6) alkoxy (C1-C6) alkyl group, or a halo (C1-C6) alkyl group, R represents a (C1-C3) alkylene group or a halo (C1-C3) alkylene group, and m represents 0, 1, or 2}, or a salt thereof, an agricultural and horticultural insecticide comprising the compound or the salt as an active ingredient; an animal ectoparasite or endoparasite control agent comprising the compound or the salt as an active ingredient; and a method for using the insecticide or the agent.

Abstract: Systems and methods of use of chlorine dioxide in controlled environmental agriculture settings and postharvest applications are provided. A method can comprise application of gaseous chlorine dioxide at a level effective to prevent microbial proliferation in a setting containing growing plants. A system can comprise a chemical microorganism control agent dispersal system, an airborne microorganism detection system, and a cultivation environment monitor system.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for reducing foliar chloroplast movement in plants and trees to enhance CO2 trapping (carbon capture) from the air while naturally increasing the oxygen in the atmosphere and diluting the concentration of greenhouse gasses. Also provided are methods for measuring foliar chloroplast avoidance in response to treatments designed to reduce avoidance.

Abstract: Various antimicrobial hole wipes for bowling balls are disclosed. The hole wipe can be configured for use in sanitizing, disinfecting, or otherwise cleaning, the holes in a bowling ball. The hole wipe can comprise a body with an opening on an end that is configured to receive a user's finger. The hole wipe can be impregnated with an antimicrobial agent, such as an alcohol solution. The user can place the hole wipe on his or her finger and then place the hole wipe into the hole to treat substantially the entire surface area within the hole. The user can withdraw his or her finger and then remove and discard the hole wipe.