Abstract: A leash cuff includes a cuff body and a leash attachment fitting. A suspension assembly connects the leash attachment fitting to the cuff body. The suspension assembly is movable between an extended position and a retracted position in response to forces exerted upon the leash attachment fitting. The suspension assembly prevents forces exerted upon the leash attachment fitting from deforming the cuff body, which can cause discomfort to the user or lead to the user becoming entangled with the leash.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed toward a latch. The latch preferably has a housing that defines a receiver channel that is configured to receive a latchable member. The latch preferably has a catch that is transitionable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the open configuration, the catch is preferably configured to enable insertion and removal of the latchable member into and from the receiver channel. In the closed configuration, the catch is preferably configured to at least partially close the receiver channel and to prevent removal of the latchable member from the receiver channel.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, the bat exhibition and viewing system for providing habitat-based bat ecological viewing contents includes: a bat detector including an ultrasonic communication module for detecting an ultrasonic signal of a bat and radiating the ultrasonic signal generated therein to the outside, a signal conversion module for converting the ultrasonic signal of the bat into a social call of an audible band, and an interface module communicating with an external information communication terminal to transmit data received from the signal conversion module; and a viewing contents providing unit installed in the information communication terminal, audibly outputting sound of the bat in accordance with the social call, and extracting intention information matching the social call from pre-learned bat species-specific intention information to visually display the intention information.

Abstract: A bird feeder has an outer housing, an internal floor portion, an internal floor portion, an inner housing and port. The outer housing has an interior cavity. The internal floor portion is affixed to an inner periphery of the outer dividing the interior cavity into an upper interior cavity and a lower interior cavity. The inner housing is located within the upper interior cavity and forms a first reservoir configured to hold bird feed. The outer housing and the inner housing form an inner access corridor in the upper interior cavity. The outer housing has at least one upper access aperture therein to allow access to the inner access corridor and at least one lower aperture therethrough to allow access to the lower interior cavity. The inner housing includes at least one feeding aperture for allowing access to bird feed within the first reservoir.

Abstract: A beeswax foundation system for use in a beehive. The beeswax foundation system allows for easy access to and removal of the honeycomb from the hive without damaging the honeycomb. A first and second plastic frame members are mated together retaining a removable beeswax foundation within. A snap lock component holds the first and second plastic frame members in place. The snap lock component is unlocked to separate the first and second plastic frame members to access the removable beeswax foundation. The unlocked first and second plastic frame members are then reusable with a new removable beeswax foundation once cleaned.

Abstract: An outlet basin for a fish pen is provided with at least one outlet hose extending from the outlet basin to a surface. The outlet basin includes a cylinder-shaped housing which is provided, at its upper portion, with a mounting collar arranged to be attached to a bottom portion of the fish pen, and which is provided, at its lower portion, with a through opening. The outlet basin further includes a cylinder-shaped outlet channel which, in a portion, is housed in the housing, the outlet channel is provided, at its upper portion, with a strainer covering the cross section of the outlet channel, an elongated annular space between the housing and the outlet channel, a slanted grating covering the entire annular space, the lowermost portion of the slanted grating being positioned just below the opening of the housing, a slanted bottom plate sealingly covering the entire annular space, and a lower through opening at the lowermost portion of the bottom plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning nets underwater formed from a propeller housing with a centrally disposed axis with a plurality of blades extending therefrom. An outer perimeter ring secured to an outer tip of each blade with a plurality of knuckles secured to the outer perimeter ring. Each knuckle including a curved surface constructed and arranged to be forcefully presented to the aquaculture net upon rotation of said blades for removal of growth by impact and shaking of the aquaculture net. An elastomeric hub prevents spike loads.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided herein for assessing CRISPR/Cas-mediated non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) activity and/or CRISPR/Cas-induced recombination of a target genomic locus with an exogenous donor nucleic acid in vivo and ex vivo. The methods and compositions employ cells and non-human animals comprising a Cas expression cassette such as a genomically integrated Cas expression cassette so that the Cas protein can be constitutively available or available in a tissue-specific or temporal-specific manner. Methods and compositions are also provided for making and using these non-human animals, including use of these non-human animals to assess CRISPR/Cas activity in vivo via adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated delivery of guide RNAs to the non-human animals.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dwarfism animal model carrying an IGF-1 gene mutation and a method for generating the same. According to the present disclosure, the problem that an animal dies immediately after birth is overcome, the majority of phenotypes seen in Laron syndrome patients may be observed in the dwarfism animal model, and the dwarfism animal model has decreased expression of personality genes. Thus, the dwarfism animal model may be effectively used as a dwarfism-related disease model.

Abstract: This invention relates to the engineering of animal cells, preferably mammalian, more preferably rat, that are deficient due to the disruption of tumor suppressor gene(s) or gene product(s). In another aspect, the invention relates to genetically modified rats, as well as the descendants and ancestors of such animals, which are animal models of human cancer and methods of their use.

Abstract: An animal model for motor neuron dysfunction in disease, e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), comprising a genetically modified non-human animal that comprises a genetically modified DR6 allele and exhibits normal phenotypes at birth and for a few weeks or months after birth. However, as the non-human animal ages, it develops motor neuron dysfunction that presents as one or more ALS-like symptoms, which may progress rapidly after onset. Methods of identifying candidate agents that may be used to prevent, delay or treat ALS are also provided.

Abstract: A system may include a trap and a consumable. The trap may include a data capture mechanism configured to capture data and send the data to a system operator. The consumable may include a device having an associated electronic identification code. A status-determining mechanism may be configured to determine a status of the consumable, which status may be readable via the data capture mechanism. The consumable may include a sensor configured to detect flying insects via mutual capacitance sensing. The sensor may be configured to provide a directional fringe field responsive to a flying insect. The sensor may include a plurality of sensor triplets arranged in a grid array. Each sensor triplet may include a sensor conductor and two electrically conductive un-grounded conductors. The two un-grounded conductors may be disposed one on either side of the sensor conductor to form the sensor triplet.

Abstract: An intelligent pesticide spraying robot self-adaptive to terrain of mountain land is provided. Walking mechanisms are respectively connected to both side ends of a chassis. A pesticide spraying mechanism includes rotary drive mechanisms respectively connected to both sides of the rear end of the chassis, telescopic spray boom mechanisms correspondingly connected to the rotary drive mechanisms, rotary nozzle mechanisms correspondingly connected to the telescopic spray boom mechanisms, a liquid pesticide storage box fixed to the top of the chassis, a first water pump fixed in the liquid pesticide storage box, and first water pipes in communication with the first water pump and the rotary nozzle mechanisms. A control chip of a control identification mechanism is communicatively connected to the walking mechanisms, the rotary drive mechanisms, the telescopic spray boom mechanisms, the rotary nozzle mechanisms, the first water pump, a front-end camera, side-end cameras and ultrasonic sensors respectively.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pesticide spraying control method, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes: planning, by a controller, a spraying route matching an area to be sprayed, and mapping the spraying route to a crop prescription map matching the area to be sprayed; and determining, by the controller, a spraying control point in the spraying route and a spraying amount matching the spraying control point based on crop state information in at least two areas included in the crop prescription map. The spraying control point is associated with an actual spraying point of an operation unmanned aerial vehicle. The actual spraying point is spaced from the spraying control point associated with the actual spraying point by a set distance on the spraying route and is located before the spraying control point associated with the actual spraying point in a forward direction of the operation unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A spray vehicle includes at least one boom, a plurality of spray units, a plurality of sensors, a processing unit, and an output unit. The plurality of spray units are attached to the at least one boom. The spray units are configured to spray a liquid chemical. At least one sensor is configured to measure a speed of the vehicle relative to the ground. At least one sensor is configured to measure an air movement direction relative to the vehicle. At least one sensor is configured to measure an air movement speed relative to the vehicle. The processing unit is configured to determine an air movement direction relative to the ground and determine an air movement speed relative to the ground. The processing unit is configured to generate a spray record for an environment within which the vehicle is operating. The output unit is configured to output the spray record.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for heat treatment of motor vehicles or motor vehicle parts, in particular for the purpose of killing pests, comprising art insulated sea freight container for temperature-controlled transport, the apparatus comprising at least one fan and at least one heat exchanger in addition to a cooling assembly which is possibly arranged in the container and is possibly capable of functioning.

Abstract: A rodent trap and a method of managing rodent control using a rodent trap are disclosed. The rodent trap includes a housing including a kill compartment that houses at least one electric shocking device for shocking a rodent, an entrance tunnel at a first end of the kill compartment, and a door at a second end of the kill compartment. The entrance tunnel is of a length and shape so as to prevent an operative from accidentally inserting a hand into the kill compartment. The entrance tunnel includes a sensor. The trap further includes a power source, an interface, and a printed circuit board for determining that the shocking device has triggered, that the rodent has not departed from the housing within a defined time period, and that facilitates communication sending a signal remotely.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling iguana infestation is provided. The system and method, being harmless to people and pets, can include a wall barrier, sea barrier, ground barrier, and climbing (tree, piling) barrier. The iguana sea wall barrier prevents iguanas from accessing property from the water. Iguana piling wraps can be included to prohibit access to the property via the dock. Iguana tree guards can be included to prevent iguanas from climbing up into trees.

Abstract: A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for use in freezing liquid mixtures or suspensions containing sensitive substances, such as biopharmaceutical materials, under sterile conditions and in small-volume containers. The disclosed device enables the control of ice nucleation of the solution minoring the layer of volume that freezes, while controlling the ice growth rate in a bottom up geometry, and comprises a heat transfer surface (101) with means to control temperature, a holder (102) for multiple containers (109), pressing means (103) to press the holder against the heat transfer surface and optionally a contact promoting material.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to scale-down systems for freezing and thawing aqueous liquid mixtures of thermo sensitive substances. In at least one aspect, the system can comprise a first container that has a head-space and a liquid-space, with a substantially constant average transversal cross-section area in the liquid-space that does not change substantially with height. The first container holds a volume of liquid for a height of liquid, has a lateral active heat transfer area having an insulated lateral area ALIM, and has an equivalent radius sized to reproduce the equivalent radius of a second container. The first container further has a lateral heat transfer area in contact with the liquid-space. The first container is smaller than the second container, and the insulated lateral area is equal to or greater than the lateral active heat transfer area.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to solvents for agricultural applications and pesticide formulations. In one aspect, a solvent for agricultural applications comprises (a) a first component consisting of a polar solvent wherein the polar solvent is a sulfoxide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, ?-butyrolactone, or a combination thereof; (b) a second component consisting of a glycol ether, and (c) a third component consisting of 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.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a process for the preparation of an aqueous pesticide dispersion comprising the steps of: a) dissolving a pesticidal active ingredient in a water miscible organic solvent to obtain a pesticide solution; b) mixing the pesticide solution with water in the presence of surface active agents to form aqueous pesticide dispersion. This invention further discloses a method for controlling pests comprising of diluting the aqueous pesticide dispersion of the present invention in water to obtain diluted aqueous pesticide dispersions and applying an effective amount of said diluted dispersion to a site.

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: The invention discloses a metal and semi-metal oxide powder that, when applied to an environment, inhibits the growth of colonies of microorganisms, wherein the powder includes particles comprising a particle size distribution between 0.1 to 100 microns, which are formulated as a strongly bonded, porous, composite of nano-scale grains of materials wherein the grains have a surface area of 75 to 300 m2/g and which have less than about 10?4% of free radical species by weight, and wherein the powder is adapted to release reactive oxygen species (ROS) burst when the particles come into contact with a microorganism.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to formulations and process conditions for stabilizing microorganisms for extended storage under ambient conditions without refrigeration, humidity control, or special packaging.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a microcapsule composition that enables reduction or prevention of injury of useful plants caused by pyroxasulfone, a production method therefor, an agrochemical formulation containing the same, and a weed control method. A microcapsule composition including pyroxasulfone and a polyester block copolymer encapsulated therein, an agrochemical formulation containing the same, and a weed control method are provided.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods useful for isolating compositions that repel insects, including mosquitoes.

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: This invention relates to an antimicrobial composition, more particularly a personal care composition like a soap bar. It more particularly relates to a composition comprising an essential oil compound and a tetra hydroxy alkylene amine compound which interact synergistically to provide the desired result.

Abstract: The present application relates to novel 3?-unsaturated abscisic acid (ABA) derivatives of Formula (I) as ABA antagonists. For example, the present application relates to methods of using compounds of Formula (I) for reducing adverse effects of an ABA response in plants such as lentil and promoting germination. (I) The present application also relates to methods of using 3?-phenyl abscisic acid (ABA) derivatives of Formula (II) as ABA antagonists, for example, for reducing adverse effects of an ABA response in plants such as lentil and promoting germination.

Abstract: The disclosed invention provides agricultural compositions for effective disruption of bacterial biofilms, for the treatment and preventing of bacterial diseases and disorders. The present invention also provides methods for the treatment and of prevention in a plant or plant part thereof, comprising applying to the plant or plant part said agricultural composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 ?m; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PROTOX) inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PROTOX) inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a PDS inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a PDS inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a plant growth regulator (PGR), an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, or mixtures thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a plant growth regulator (PGR), an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) an HPPD inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) an HPPD inhibitor herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) an ACCase inhibitor herbicide. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a ACCase inhibitor herbicide.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi wherein the at least one fungicide is a fungicidal sterol biosynthesis-inhibitor.

Abstract: A method of promoting the growth of a plant comprising the application of an effective amount of 1,3,5-Triazinane-2,4,6-Trithione (TMT) to the plant. Particularly, the TMT is in an aqueous solution in a concentration range of 0.01% w/v to 0.1% w/v. In one embodiment the aqueous solution is applied to the plant by foliar spray. In another embodiment aqueous solution containing the TMT is mixed with zeolite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compound of Formula I, wherein, R1, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, L1, A, L2 and R2 are as defined in the detailed description. The present invention also relates to a combination or a composition comprising the compound of Formula I.

Abstract: A herbicidal combination comprising at least two synthetic auxins, or at least two synthetic auxins with at least one ALS inhibitor, a composition comprising these combinations, a method of use of these combinations and a kit comprising the components of these combinations.

Abstract: A topical serum and its method of production and use. The serum is used to treat damage on plant tissue, such as damaged leaves. The serum triggers the immunity responses of the plant, therein enabling the damaged tissue to heal, rather than die and fall away from the plant. The serum is a combination of aqueous solutions. The first solution contains at least one immunity response compound that is selected from methyl jasmonate and methyl salicylate. The second solution contains at least one B vitamin. The solutions are mixed to form a topical serum. The topical serum is applied over the damaged tissue, wherein the immunity response compounds enhance the pattern-triggered immunity response and the effector-triggered immunity response of the plant. The vitamin B solution inhibits the oxidation and preserves undamaged. tissue.

Abstract: A disinfecting solution is provided including hypochlorous acid and chlorine stabilizer. The hypochlorous acid can exist in the solution at a concentration of 0.1 to 1000 ppm. The chlorine stabilizer may be 0.1 to 50 percent by weight of the solution. The chlorine stabilizer may be cyanuric acid.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to novel methods and novel devices for the continuous manufacture of nanoparticles, microparticles and nanoparticle/liquid solution(s). The nanoparticles (and/or micron-sized particles) comprise a variety of possible compositions, sizes and shapes. The particles (e.g., nanoparticles) are caused to be present (e.g., created) in a liquid (e.g., water) by, for example, preferably utilizing at least one adjustable plasma (e.g., created by at least one AC and/or DC power source), which plasma communicates with at least a portion of a surface of the liquid. At least one subsequent and/or substantially simultaneous adjustable electrochemical processing technique is also preferred. Multiple adjustable plasmas and/or adjustable electrochemical processing techniques are preferred. The continuous process causes at least one liquid to flow into, through and out of at least one trough member, such liquid being processed, conditioned and/or effected in said trough member(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial particulate composition and a process for preparing the same. The invention also relates to a personal care composition comprising the antimicrobial particulate composition. The invention ensures desired efficacy on preparation at production scale while exhibiting a desired light coloured appearance of the composition.

Abstract: The current disclosure provides methods and compositions useful in preparing transformed and immortalized zebra and quagga mussel cells that function as disseminated neoplastic (DN) cells, as well as the cells produced thereby. Also provided are methods for using such mussel DNCs in cell culture, in vitro, and within live mussels in the lab or in the wild, to control mussel populations such as invasive zebra mussel or quagga mussel populations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions having antimicrobial activity against Streptomyces scabies. Further provided herein are methods of making and using the antimicrobial compositions to protect and treat potatoes from Streptomyces scabies infections.

Abstract: The present specification discloses pest control compositions, articles of manufacture, containers or kits comprising such compositions, and methods and uses to control a population of invertebrate pests from a mammal, location, plant, structure treated of such pest control compositions.

Abstract: A gas-powered oven includes a cooking surface and a heat deflecting frame, such that the cooking surface and heat deflecting frame collectively define at least a portion of a cooking chamber. An outer housing extends around the cooking surface and the heat deflecting frame, with the outer housing having an opening formed therein and in communication with the cooking chamber. A first burner is connectable to a gas source and is located within the outer housing and spaced from the cooking chamber. The first burner is elongate and includes a first array of openings formed therein. A second burner is connectable to the gas source and extends into the cooking chamber toward a portion of the heat deflecting frame. The second burner includes a tapered passageway and an expanding passageway downstream of the tapered passageway to achieve desired flow characteristics of the gas flowing through the second burner.