Abstract: A thermal support for animals and method of use thereof is provided. The thermal support comprises a first portion, a strap portion, and a thermal insert. The first portion comprises a flexible fabric configured to conform to at least a portion of the animal. The first portion comprises an opening configured to receive the animal and a shape configured to support the animal when received by the opening. The first portion comprises a pocket configured to contact the animal when received by the opening. The strap portion is configured to enable lifting of the first portion. The thermal insert is configured to be heated and/or cooled. The thermal insert is removably positioned in the pocket of the first portion such that the thermal insert can transfer heat to or from the animal when received by the opening and when heated and/or cooled.

Abstract: A ferret cage assembly for facilitating a ferret to live in captivity includes cage has a front door, a food door, a litter door, a first floor and a second floor. A lower den is positioned within the cage and the lower den is positioned on the first floor. A ramp extends between the first floor and the second floor to facilitate the ferret to travel between the first floor and the second floor. A litter box is removably positioned in the cage to contain ferret waste. An upper den is positioned within the cage and the upper den is positioned on the second floor. A tunnel is positioned within the cage to have the ferret crawl therethrough to simulate the ferret's natural behavior.

Abstract: A pet enclosure mounting assembly that can include a first frame that includes a front panel and a rear panel, the first frame configured to circumscribe an opening in a mesh screen and a second frame that is configured to circumscribe an opening in the outdoor pet enclosure. Each the first frame and the second frame have a plurality of magnets configured to magnetically coupled the first frame to the second frame. The first frame and the second frame form a passage for a pet to move from indoors into the outdoor pet enclosure and from the outdoor pet enclosure into the indoors.

Abstract: A therapeutic pet bed. The therapeutic pet bed includes a base, where the base is configured to rest on a support surface. The therapeutic pet bed also includes a cover, where the base is attached to the cover and the cover surrounds the other components of the therapeutic pet bed. The therapeutic pet bed further includes a foam base and one or more vibration motors within the foam base. The therapeutic pet bed additionally includes a heating layer and a pad, where the pad produces a rest area for the pet. The therapeutic pet bed moreover includes a control, where the control is configured to allow a user to turn on and off the heating layer and the vibration motors.

Abstract: Collapsible vessels comprising a rubbery material can be folded or scrunched into a small volume, and then spring into a shape suitable for holding water or food such as for a pet.

Abstract: A handheld pet grooming scratcher has a first shaft coupled to a handle on a first end and a second shaft coupled to the first shaft on a second end of the first shaft. The animal comb further has a head coupled to the second shaft, the head having a substantially oval-shaped plate and a plurality of finger-like projections. The plurality of finger-like projections extends from the substantially oval-shaped plate downwardly with a first radius of curvature relative to the substantially oval-shaped plate.

Abstract: The known dog boots and coats lack in the area of “easy to put on” and “stays on”. The present invention relates to a boot, including: a fabric material; a silicone gel material for covering the inner surface of the fabric material, the silicone gel material being connected to the fabric material; wherein the boot is configured to be reversible so as to cover and conform to a paw and lower leg of the domestic animal that comes in contact with the silicone gel material while the boot is put on; and wherein the silicone material and fabric material are configured to flexibly and removably secure, through the flexibility of the fabric and silicone materials, the boot to the paw and lower leg of the domestic animal; and wherein the silicone gel material provides shock-absorbing protection to the paw. The coat includes a portion with three layer fabric/silicone/fabric.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a unique pet accessory capable of holding a pendant with a crystal or precious gemstone inside. The pendants are interchangeable with different crystals. The collar of the present invention provides a unique way to accept the pendant. The pendant with the crystal can be open ended on each side so that it is in contact with the pet. The crystal creates a balance of positive energy between the pet and the owner, and between the crystal and the pet.

Abstract: Device (1) for spraying active material comprising a case (2) fixed on a support (3), said case (2) containing a liquid solution containing at least one active material in a tank (7), said solution being ejected through an ejection orifice (4), said tank (7) being equipped with an activatable diffusion mechanism (10), which communicates with an electronic circuit (10), powered by a battery (11), the activation of which triggers spraying, characterized in that the ejection orifice (4) is connected to a tubular duct with a length of between 5 and 70 cm provided with at least one outlet orifice (5?) for offsetting the ejection of said active material in the form of fine liquid particles.

Abstract: An egg grasp device is provided. Such a device includes a body and a plurality of elongated members extending from the body. The elongated members are interlaced to form a sheath capable of retaining an egg. The sheath has a distal end and a proximal end at which the elongated members are operably engaged with the body. The elongated members cooperate to define an opening at the distal end through which an egg is received when the elongated members engage and deflect about an egg such that the egg is seated within the sheath. Associated systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A splittable honeycomb comprising: a first comb portion and a second comb portion comprising a first series of cell portions and a corresponding second series of cell portions respectively, said first and second cell portions defining a series of honeycomb cells therebetween, the first comb portion and the second comb portion being moveable relative to each other from a closed cell position to an open cell position, wherein mutually opposed edges of said cells are non-contiguous in the closed cell position to thereby avoid catching a limb of a bee.

Abstract: A fondant feeding method and device for beekeeping. The method and apparatus comprising a raised platform having at least one through hole. The raised platform is placed atop the uppermost box in a standard hive body and fondant is placed above the through hole. Optional mesh within the through hole prevents the fondant from sagging. The platform and fondant are surrounded by an enclosing structure and topped with an inner and outer cover such that the device and food are housed within the hive body and protected from the elements. Bees may cluster freely beneath the chamber created by the raised platform to feed and generate heat. The platform shields the cluster from dripping condensation while simultaneously promoting a fondant consistency that is ideal for feeding.

Abstract: It is provided an Antarctic Krill trawl with a centralized sinker and a self-expandable mouth structure, including a beam, an upper border rope, a lower border rope, a lateral line, a cover net, a flank net and a body net. A length of the beam is 18 to 20 meters. The beam enables the mouth to be expanded horizontally, a sinker is provided at each of two sides of a belly net at a front end of a first mouth of the body net. A component force of a sinking force by the sinker is transmitted through the lateral line and a sewing edge so as to cause the lower border rope in a tensioning state due to the transmitted force. The body net comprises a back net, a lateral net and a belly net. Taper ratios of the back net and the lateral net are 2-1.

Abstract: The disclosed fishing lure systems have a fishing lure, bead sleeve, and a stop that can be used in combination with a fishing line and hook. The fishing lure has a pliable body and a pre-formed hole. The bead sleeve can be fitted within the pre-formed hole with an interference fit because the pliable body expands to fit around the bead sleeve to hold it in place within the pre-formed hole. The stop is positioned on one side of the fishing lure and bead sleeve to prevent it from sliding down towards the hook or possibly over some portion of the hook. The stop can be positioned spaced apart from the hook on a fishing line so that the distance between the fishing lure and the hook remains at a desirable spacing while in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to fishing accessories and it is used for balancing a fishing rod, fishing spinning, etc. The technical result is to improve the characteristics of the fishing rod by adjusting the position of the rod's center of gravity. The rod itself does not change. The device is convenient to install on the rod and remove from the rod. The device has the shape of a ring made from elastic material; there are weights inside the ring with a certain mass, depending on the mass of the rod. Weights can be arranged evenly along the circumference or in certain sectors.

Abstract: An object retriever having arms connected at a first end to a body portion thereof and having a magnetic member connected at a second end. The arms can be configured to pivot at the respective second end thereof with the corresponding magnetic member below the body portion by approximately four inches when the body portion is resting on either a top portion or a bottom portion thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a fishing rod transport that includes a rear structural support, a plurality of rod supports attached to the rear structural support, and a reel compartment attached to the rear structural support. A first rod support extends through a first hole in the rear structural support, a second rod support extends through a second hole in the rear structural support, and a center of the first hole is disposed vertically higher than a center of the second hole.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward a fishing rod holder that includes a mounting portion configured to mount to a portion of a support structure and extend the fishing rod holder outwardly from the support structure. The fishing rod holder may also include a first rod holding portion including a first linear section extending away from the mounting portion and a curved portion at an end of the first linear section configured to at least partially surround a portion of a fishing rod. The fishing rod holder also may include a line release portion configured to releasably mount to a bottom surface of the first rod holding portion, and apply tension to the fishing line.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the detection of arthropods (beneficial insects and/or pests) in a region in which plants grow via a camera.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for attracting insects to a trap or surface containing insecticide. One embodiment described herein is an insect attractant releasing system comprising a quantity of a volatile insect attractant where the attractant is released at a defined rate and has a particular product lifetime under field conditions. In another embodiment, the attractant releasing system is integrated into an apparatus having insecticide immobilized on one or more surfaces where attracted insects can crawl or land and contact the insecticide, which subsequently kills the insects.

Abstract: A robotic orchard spraying system having autonomous delivery vehicles (ADV), each autonomously delivering an amount of a premixed solution over a non-overlapping path verified by a forward-looking sensor, video, or both. Also, a mobile control center, configured to wirelessly inform the autonomous delivery vehicle of the path within the areas and to confirm that the autonomous delivery vehicle is following the path within the area. Additionally, a mapper vehicle generates the path within the area, the mapper vehicle being configured to communicate information about the path and the area to the command center. The mapper vehicle senses the path with a forward-looking LiDAR sensor, and senses the area with a GPS sensor. Moreover, a nurse truck has a reservoir of premixed solution for replenishing a tank of the ADV. ADVs and the control center communicate over a radio network, which may be a mesh network, a cellular network, or both.

Abstract: A method for applying spray liquid by an agricultural spraying device includes steps of: applying the spray liquid to an agricultural area by a plurality of spraying elements which are arranged on a sprayer boom of the agricultural spraying device, and detecting plant rows on the agricultural area during the application of the spray liquid, the spray liquid being applied by at least one spraying element with a first spray pattern in row areas of the agricultural area which have plant rows, and being applied by at least another spraying element with a second spray pattern in row-free areas of the agricultural area without plant rows.

Abstract: An iguana trap made of a mesh enclosure. A one-way door covers and opening in the mesh enclosure. Inside the mesh enclosure and surrounding the opening is a tunnel that prevents the iguana from clawing the door open from inside the trap. Optionally, a partition divides an upper chamber from the lower chamber. A passage passes through the partition and has a guide above the partition that surrounds the passage to discourage an iguana from moving from the upper chamber to the lower. Optionally, a bait-box is provided with a door to refill the bait-box accessible from outside the enclosure.

Abstract: A bird repellent system includes a post assembly and a fastening assembly. The post assembly includes one or more posts that protrude from a base portion.

Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presence

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a game call that can be used to attract, mimic, or communicate with game animals. The game call comprises a plurality of components including an insulating component comprising heat insulating properties. The insulating component is disposed in a location on the game call that provides insulation, in particular, to critical components located in interior portions of the game call. The insulating part may provide insulation to interior parts of the game call including reeds and other critical interior parts of the game call.

Abstract: A game collection and retention apparatus includes a pole and a first plate. The pole includes a stabilizing portion and a support portion, wherein the stabilizing portion is configured to stabilize the game collection and retention apparatus in a substantially upright position. The first plate is positioned along the support portion of the pole and includes comprising a plurality of teeth around a perimeter thereof, wherein the plurality of teeth at least partially define one or more notches.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for freezing control, a composition for freezing a cell, and a composition for freezing a food, which include a compound in which 2 to 5 amino acids, for example, 2, 3, 4, or 5 amino acids are connected to fluorenylmethyloxycarbony (Fmoc) through peptide bonding.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable, liquid compositions comprising (a) a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I and (b) a liquid carrier. The present invention also provides mixtures and compositions comprising (a) a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I and (b) at least one adjuvant selected from the group consisting of: (i) polyalkylene oxide alkyl ether: (ii) siloxane polyalkyleneoxide copolymer; (iii) esters of fatty acid; (iv) vinylpyrrolidones and derivatives thereof; and (v) sugar-based surfactants. The present invention also provides methods of use of the mixtures and compositions disclosed herein and processes of preparing the mixtures and compositions disclosed herein.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to solvents for pesticides and pesticide formulations. In one aspect, a solvent for pesticides comprises (a) an ether ester of Formula 1: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently one of an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or an aryl group, wherein R3 is hydrogen, methyl, or ethyl, and wherein n is 1 to 6; and (b) a polar amide of Formula 2: R4—C(O)—NR5R6??(Formula 2) wherein R4 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and wherein R5 and R6 are each independently an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insecticidal formulations for vector and pest control with increased contact efficacy, more particularly to insecticidal active ingredient-matrix particles and insecticidal compositions comprising such insecticidal active ingredient-matrix particles, as well as to methods and uses of such insecticidal formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preventing and/or treating infection of plant species by fungal, mildew-causing, bacterial and/or viral pathogens, wherein said method comprises the steps of a) providing a mixture of one or more non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents, and b) administering the mixture of step (a) to said plant species, by means of both (i) adding a plurality of granules coated with said mixture to the medium in which said plant is growing, and (ii) applying a foliar spray comprising said mixture to the aerial parts of said plant species.

Abstract: A liquid spray system having antimicrobial and non-clumping properties that may be achieved without having more than 100% of the electron cation exchange. The agent may be chosen from a large number of antimicrobial agents, wherein a QAC or similar compound is the most desirable. When the spray is applied to a surface, the surface does not exhibit a formation of clumps or coagulations, etc. This non-clumping property may be achieved three different ways. First, the agent may be dissolved in a specially denatured alcohol or similar solvent carrier. Second, the agent may be dissolved in water or an SDA and then forced into a fine mist by way of a high pressure gas. Third, the agent may be dissolved into a water in oil emulsion. Further, the spray allows for no amount of carrier solvent to make contact with the surface of the material being treated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fungicidal active compounds, more specifically to oxetanylphenoxyquinolines and analogues thereof, processes and, intermediates for their preparation and use thereof as fungicidal active compound, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions. The present disclosure also relates to methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi of plants using these compounds or compositions comprising thereof.

Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern a combination, particularly a composition, comprising a benzamide compound having a formula and a pyridine carboxylic acid compound having a formula Particular compositions comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of, Pronamide and Imazethapyr. Disclosed compositions may further comprise, for example, a pH adjustor, a surfactant, a safener, a dispersing agent, water, an organic co-solvent, an anti-freezing agent, a defoamer, a preservative, a filler, a rheology aid, an odorant, at least one additional co-herbicide, and any and all combinations thereof. The present invention also concerns a method comprising applying a suitable combination or composition to a locus comprising plants, such as alfalfa, and a method for making disclosed compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicidal compositions comprising as active ingredient a combination of components A) and B) as defined in the patent claims, to a method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on crop plants using such a composition and to a method of protecting natural substances of vegetable and/or animal origin and/or their processed forms using such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to soluble concentrate compositions useful in agriculture to control pests harmful to commercial crops, including ornamental plants, comprising (i) abamectin; (ii) polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate; (iii) polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate; wherein the weight ratio of polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate to polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate is from 1:2.5 to 15:1.

Abstract: A biocidal/antiviral composition comprises a quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) in combination with a reagent that increases the cationic charge on the QAC to thereby increase the biocidal/antiviral effect of the QAC. In preferred aspects, the reagent is urea hydrochloride and the QAC is dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chloride.

Abstract: A method of controlling nematodes in agricultural crops, said method comprising contacting said nematodes with an aqueous solution of 3-(trimethoxysilyl)-propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, and, a surfactant.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition containing (a) a compound of formula (I): wherein X represents CH or N, hal represents F, Cl or Br, R is methyl or ethyl, and R? is H, methyl or ethyl, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, (b) a second herbicide comprising at least one organophosphorus herbicide, or an agriculturally acceptable salts, esters, and amides thereof; and/or (c) a third herbicide comprising at least one pyridine herbicide, or an agriculturally acceptable salts, esters, and amides thereof, provides control of undesirable vegetation e.g., in direct-seeded rice, water-seeded rice, transplanted rice, cereals, wheat, barley, oats, rye, sorghum, corn or maize, sugarcane, sunflower, oilseed rape, canola, sugar beet, soybean, cotton, pineapple, vegetables, pastures, grasslands, rangelands, fallowland, turf, tree and vine orchards, aquatics, plantation crops, vegetables, industrial vegetation management (IVM) and rights of way (ROW).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling plant pests and/or improving at least one agronomic trait of interest in a plant are provided. Such compositions and methods comprise a bacterial strain that can be used as an inoculant for plants. Therefore, methods for growing a plant susceptible to a plant pest and/or plant disease caused by a plant pest and methods for controlling plant pests and/or plant disease on a plant susceptible to the plant pest and/or plant disease are also provided.

Abstract: A leavening apparatus for leavening dough pieces comprises a leavening chamber for receiving dough pieces and a climate control module for controlling the climate in the leavening chamber for the leavening process. A control device for controlling the leavening process according to climate data detected in the leavening chamber is paired with the climate control module. The climate control module comprises a device for creating an air stream and a device for creating water aerosol to be entrained by the air stream. The leavening chamber has an upper inlet for the climate control media ‘air’ and ‘moisture’ provided by the climate control module, and a lower outlet the opening width of which can be adjusted. During operation, an air stream generated by the climate control module is introduced via said inlet into the leavening chamber, said air stream flowing out of the outlet of the leavening chamber.

Abstract: Organic Anti-mold Bakery additive” is a natural mold inhibitory food additive which is produced by fermentation of grain flours like wheat or corn converted from the non-edible grade grains followed by downstream processing steps to extract the natural organic acids as preservative components and filter out all protein content. At a minimal dose of 0.3 to 0.5% will enhance the shelf life of bakery products by 25-30 days. The “microbial source” used for the production of this product is a bacterial consortium of three Propionibacterium strains, which were culturally modified by way of strain improvement through medium optimization experiments for product yield enhancement at the ‘in house R&D section’ of Prathista Industries Limited. The active ingredient in “Organic Anti-mold Bakery additive” is a combination of naturally produced organic salts, including propionates, lactates, acetates that have anti-mold properties along with flavor and texture improving efficiency for the finished product.

Abstract: A novel pig body scalding system, includes a scalding pool body. A separating fence in the middle of a scalding region in the scalding pool body divides the scalding region into a high-speed scalding and constant-speed scalding region; moreover, the two sides of the separating fence has a high-speed and a constant-speed scalding track corresponding to the to the high-speed and constant-speed scalding region respectively. The starting end of the high-speed scalding and that of the constant-speed scalding track can be connected with the same wobbling track, and wobbling track is located at the tail end of a pig body hanging track; an infrared thermometer and pressure sensor connected with a control system is provided below the pig body hanging track. The scalding system can perform targeted scalding on each pig body according to the condition of each pig body, thereby greatly reducing the influence of scalding on pork quality.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a citrus fruit coloring retardant, and the citrus fruit coloring retardant is a prepared indole-3-acetic acid solution with a concentration of 1,000 ?M. The citrus fruit coloring retardant is prepared by weighing 3.504 g of indole-3-acetic acid powder, dissolving the powder in 10-15 mL of absolute ethanol, adding an obtained indole-3-acetic acid absolute ethanol solution to 20 L of sterilized distilled water, and mixing evenly to obtain the retardant. In addition, the present disclosure also provides a use method of the citrus fruit coloring retardant. The method for delaying color change of citrus fruits is reliable and stable and suitable for researches on mechanism of citrus fruits ripening in laboratory in laboratory and delay of fruit ripening in production. The citrus fruit coloring retardant is a natural plant hormone, also is low cost, environmentally friendly and non-toxic.

Abstract: A high-protein milk raw material having a good flavor is provided. The liquid high-protein milk raw material of the present invention can be produced by preparing a milk fluid from the milk raw material and subjecting the milk fluid to treatment in contact with activated carbon.

Abstract: A high-protein milk raw material having a good flavor is provided. The liquid high-protein milk raw material of the present invention can be produced by preparing a milk fluid from the milk raw material and subjecting the milk fluid to concentration processing using a nanofiltration membrane.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are milk compositions that comprise protein, lipid, and oligosaccharide components at concentrations that mimic and/or are substantially similar to human breast milk as produced by a lactating female. The milk compositions include one or more milk components produced in vitro and/or ex vivo from cultured mammary cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a high-protein, powdered food composition that can be reconstituted into a creamy, yogurt-like, or smoothie-style food having optional inclusions and that delivers the taste, organoleptic characteristics, mouthfeel, and nutritional benefits of conventional ready-to-eat cereal products. In one approach, the food composition or powdered food composition includes a synergistic combination of two or three distinct whey protein powders.

Abstract: A food product containing propolis extract in both inner and outer fillings for use in the food industry, wherein it is a chocolate or similar food product having raw honey and propolis, as sweetener and preservative, respectively, in the inner and outer fillings.