Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid SVCN0656, cucumber inbred line API-M313306GY, and cucumber inbred line APD-M316-0902MO. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SVCN0656, cucumber inbred line API-M313306GY, and cucumber inbred line APD-M316-0902MO and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber 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 cucumber hybrid SVCN0656, cucumber inbred line API-M313306GY, and cucumber inbred line APD-M316-0902MO comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB8500, pepper line SBO-E717-0902, and pepper line SBO-E717-0900. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB8500, pepper line SBO-E717-0902, and pepper line SBO-E717-0900 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB8500, pepper line SBO-E717-0902, and pepper line SBO-E717-0900 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB8487, pepper line SBO-E717-0904, and pepper line SBO-E717-0898. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB8487, pepper line SBO-E717-0904, and pepper line SBO-E717-0898 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB8487, pepper line SBO-E717-0904, and pepper line SBO-E717-0898 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9019, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-6517V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z18-9186. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9019, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-6517V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z18-9186 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 SVTM9019, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-6517V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z18-9186 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9023, tomato line PSQ-9Z15-1572V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3778V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9023, tomato line PSQ-9Z15-1572V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3778V 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 SVTM9023, tomato line PSQ-9Z15-1572V, and tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3778V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tomato hybrid T311457R or line L10TEN014 and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the tomato plants of the invention with themselves or another tomato plant. The invention also provides tomato plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tomato hybrid T313214 and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the tomato plants of the invention with themselves or another tomato plant. The invention also provides tomato plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel tomato hybrid T316108 or line AI1D13TEN000015 and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the tomato plants of the invention with themselves or another tomato plant. The invention also provides tomato plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431 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 SVTH3439, tomato line FIR-A815-3614V, and tomato line FDR-A818-0431 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD4081 and tomato line FDR-A818-0438. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD4081 and tomato line FDR-A818-0438 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 SVTD4081 and tomato line FDR-A818-0438 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A pet litter restocking system comprising a pet litter box with a housing having room for litter, comprising a control arrangement operatively connected to a presence detector and a transceiver unit, and. The system includes an application installed on an external device capable of making a connection with the transceiver unit of the litter box. Further, a tag is attached to a replaceable cartridge of litter for the litter box, recognizable by at least one presence detector and readable by the control arrangement capable of transferring information via the transceiver unit to the external device. The pet litter box reads and records the tag attached to the replaceable cartridge of litter for the litter box. The tag attached to the replaceable cartridge of litter for the litter box is read, visits of a pet to the litter box are counted, and a request to get new litter is issued.

Abstract: A method of preparing a feed ration for an animal includes determining an initial nutritive value of a forage material, and then macerating the forage material with a mechanical macerator. An actual amount of maceration of the forage material achieved by the mechanical macerator is then determined with a macerator sensor. The initial nutritive value may then be corrected to define a corrected nutritive value that accounts for the change in digestibility of the forage material caused by maceration. A formulation for the feed ration may then be defined or determined based on the corrected nutritive value of the forage material.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide techniques for detecting an operational state of an autonomous pet interaction device, including: commanding a treat dispenser to dispense a treat from the autonomous pet interaction device; capturing image data using an image sensor of the autonomous pet interaction device; and determining, based on the image data, whether or not the treat was dispensed from the treat dispenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of recording information and associating the information with sample taken from an item. The method may use a sampler that can receive a plurality of sample collecting devices that can remove a sample from the item. Information is recorded about the item and about the sample collecting device used to take a sample from the item. Geolocation information of the sampler at the time of taking a sample and timing information between the time of reading item ID and sample collecting device ID is associated with the sample.

Abstract: An animal tracking system comprising a first LoRa receiver configured as a gateway to receive transmissions on a first set of channels or a second set of channels and forward said transmissions to a first remote server, and a transmitting tag configured to be affixed to an animal. The transmitting tag includes a memory configured to store digital information, a passive RFID receiver configured to detect a close proximity to an RFID transmitter and store detection of the close proximity in comprising in the memory, a processor configured to determine an alarm status according to a frequency of detection of the close proximity, an internal energy source, and a LoRa transmitter configured to transmit signals for a distance greater than 100 meters via energy from the internal energy source.

Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.

Abstract: A freezable pet harness is an apparatus that cools down the pet's body while also comforting the pet during hot days. The apparatus may include a back-bracing pad, a neck-bracing strap, a girth-bracing band, and at least one primary gel pack. The back-bracing pad corresponds to the portion of the apparatus covering the pet's back. The neck-bracing strap secures the apparatus to the pet's neck to prevent the apparatus from getting loose. The girth-bracing band keeps the back-bracing pad positioned against the pet's back while also securing the apparatus to the pet's body. The at least one primary gel pack enables the apparatus to remain cool enough to maintain the pet's body cool when the apparatus is being worn by the pet. The at least one primary gel pack also weights down the back-bracing pad against the pet's body so that the apparatus can also serve as a gel-weighted blanket.

Abstract: Devices and system are provided that can not only stop a pet from pulling its owner, but to train a pet over time to not pull while being walked on a leash. In an exemplary implementation, a removable strap can be wrapped around the highest point of either front leg of a pet, and running a leash through the guide on the outside of the strap, so that an existing leash can be run from the collar, under the inside of the leg and up to the owner's hand.

Abstract: A toy that can be placed on an animal crate as an on-crate treat delivery system. The toy can encourage low-energy positive reinforcement for animals acclimating to a new crate. The toy can be supported by a mesh network of the crate to provide an off-the-ground design that provides a treat to an animal inside the crate and helps keep an animal bed clean by not encouraging licking or chewing the bed. The toy can also be used facing outward from the crate, utilizing the crate as an elevated post for treat consumption.

Abstract: An illuminating pet harness that includes a body section defining a selectively adjustable upper torso aperture, two selectively adjustable side apertures, having a chest portion of a padded material and an inner surface and an outer surface. Also, the invention includes a first light assembly and a second light assembly that each include a clip member selectively removably coupled to the outer surface of the body section and having a lighting element electrically coupled to a battery-powered power source. The lighting element on the first lighting is disposed on a light housing pivotably coupled to the clip member of the first light assembly and the outer surface of the body section. The first lighting element is also operably configured to be oriented with respect to the second lighting element to emit light at a substantially perpendicular angle ? therefrom.

Abstract: Provided is a pet accessory comprising a leash having a distal end configurable to engage an animal and further defining a finger loop, with a proximal end defining a handle. Also included is an elastic resiliently deformable cradle shaped and configured for operatively receiving a ball therein, the cradle configured so that the leash is slidably receivable through at least a portion of an outer periphery thereof so that folding the leash about the outer periphery engages the ball in the cradle, wherein the pet accessory is usable to lead an animal and as a sling to cast the ball.

Abstract: A device for monitoring the status of a livestock facility is disclosed, wherein the status of the livestock facility includes health and/or welfare of livestock animals inside the livestock facility, and management status of various devices installed in the facility.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based livestock management system and a livestock management method therefor. According to the inventive concept, it is possible to determine whether the animal has abnormal symptoms by learning the standard livestock stall management data and analyzing the body temperature information and behavior information of livestock from livestock image data obtained in real time from livestock such as cattle, thus giving the manager confidence.

Abstract: A top-fill hummingbird feeder includes a liquid container with a liquid opening at a lower end. A feeding basin is positioned below the liquid container for containing nectar accessed by birds. A sealing mechanism includes a valve responsive to a nectar level in the feeding basin for opening and closing the liquid opening.

Abstract: System, device and method for detecting, measuring and monitoring chemical concentrations or analytes in insect colonies and agricultural environments.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides synergistic mixtures for inducing hygienic behavior in honey bees and related compositions and methods.

Abstract: The transplant fish production method includes selecting a donor fish species, selecting first and second fish species which are a combination that could be sterile, producing a hybrid fish species of the selected first fish species and second fish species, and transplanting reproductive cells of the donor fish species into the produced hybrid fish species.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by germ cell transplantation techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: Provided is a method for developing a secondary organ by using a non-human animal in which organ formation is inhibited, for the purpose of establishing a process for producing a functional cell such as a ? cell within the body of an animal such as a pig, the method including the step of raising a newborn or a fetus of the non-human animal in which organ formation is inhibited by complementing at least a part of the function of the organ whose formation is inhibited.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to develop: a method of efficiently producing a long bagworm silk thread containing no contaminant while preventing a change in the spinning direction and the runaway of the bagworm from a rail, and alleviating a burden on the bagworm; and an apparatus for implementing the thread-producing method. Provided is an apparatus for producing a bagworm silk thread, having a movable rail having a width smaller than the maximum width between the right and left legs of a bagworm and configured to move in the longitudinal direction and to be able to hold with the legs of the bagworm; and a fixator configured to fix a bagworm, wherein the fixator is placed at a position such that the fixed bagworm can hold the movable rail.

Abstract: Tubular bait fish retrieval apparatuses comprise a generally cylindrically-shaped or prism-shaped body comprising an opening on a first end thereof configured to allow passage of a bait fish therethrough, and a generally closed second end having at least one aperture configured to fill the body with water when disposed within the water and for draining the water from the body when removed from the water. Methods of using the same are further provided.

Abstract: A seine net includes a net body having a woven net, an upper rope, a lower rope, a left wing net and a right wing net. The woven net has a division rope disposed between the upper rope and the lower rope, upper mesh areas woven between the upper rope and the division rope and horizontally juxtaposed, and lower mesh areas woven between the lower rope and the division rope and horizontally juxtaposed. Each upper mesh area has multiple first diamond meshes. Each lower mesh area has multiple second diamond meshes. The first diamond meshes are reversely arranged relative to the second diamond meshes. The first diamond meshes and the second diamond meshes gradually decrease in size from the left and right wing nets toward the net middle.

Abstract: The magnetic casting brake hereof provides little magnetic brake force at the start of a cast by providing magnets on a curved cam able to rotate with the spool and move closer to the spool to achieve sufficient brake force to avoid a backlash. When the cast is finished, and one begins to retrieve the bait, the magnets rotate back to a minimum position so that retrieval will be lighter, and the feel of the lure will be increased. The casting brake will also include an off position to provide free spool.

Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible bait net comprising netting mounted to one or more straight solid rod(s) irremovably connected by an irremovably joined fastener, forming a closed ring and net assembly that maintains its shape and structural integrity. The fastener is irremovably joined in a manner that provides a 360 degree range of motion about the rod(s). The assembly includes four stabilizing cords positioned equidistant from each other along the circumference of the closed ring, which cords converge at the center of the assembly, connecting to each other by a fastening means. The four stabilizing cords are connected to a single draw cord which is used to cast the bait net into a desired depth of water then pull it back. The assembly collapses for easy storage by rotating into a figure 8 arrangement that is folded from top to bottom to create two smaller overlapping closed rings.

Abstract: A deck mount fishing rod holder apparatus for securing fishing rods without clamps includes a base having a base top side, a base bottom side, a mounting portion and a plurality of arm portions. A plurality of mounting apertures receives an engagement portion of a seat post of a seat on a boat to secure the base to rest on a deck of the boat. A plurality of rod holders is pivotably coupled to the base top side of the arm portions. A holder bottom side of each rod holder is angled to rest flush on the base top side in a fish position. A cylindrical holder sidewall extends away from the base top side at an angle greater than 90°. Each rod holder secures a fishing rod and is pivotable back towards the base top side to allow for hook setting without removing the fishing rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod carrier for mounting to a vertical ladder of a vehicle comprises a bottom receiver and a top receiver. The bottom receiver is configured to attach to the ladder at a first height and extend horizontally from the ladder. The bottom receiver includes holes formed therein. The top receiver is configured to attach to the ladder at a second height above the first height and extend horizontally from the ladder. The top receiver also includes holes formed therein.

Abstract: A flying insect trap formed of an ingress chamber having a light source to attract flying insects and a fan to create an air stream to direct insects into a capture chamber. The trap has an upper illumination chamber to project light upward in order to enhance the trap's attractiveness to flying insects. The upper illumination chamber is formed of a plate containing light emitting devices that face upward and project light through a translucent cover.

Abstract: Problems associated with the use of fluorescent tubes in insect traps are resolved by providing a replacement lamp array employing multiple sets of light emitting diodes that each emit light at different specific wavelengths and are positioned within a one or more translucent sleeves having a surface coated with an environmentally safe light diffusion material creating a pattern comprising areas of more intense light dominated by the light cast by a single LED separated by areas of less intense light.

Abstract: The present invention is about turning the gaseous envelope that encoats, protects certain arthropods from their external environment against them. It teaches to apply radiation to the arthropods body in order to dysfunction the exacting geometry needed to maintain this protective envelope. This absorbed radiation thus makes the arthropod vulnerable to pesticides and other chemical agents. It also interferes with the arthropods ability to adequately breathe through their plastron covering by forcing it to increase its rate of metabolism via this absorbed radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the application of a concentrate in diluted form. Subject matters of the present invention are a device and a method for application of a concentrate in diluted form. A further subject matter of the present invention is use of the device according to the invention in the area of agriculture, in particular for treating cultivated plants with plant protection agents and/or nutrients.

Abstract: A method for plant treatment, including: receiving a first measurement for a plant from a sensor as the sensor moves within a geographic area comprising a plurality of plants; in response to receipt of the first measurement and prior to receipt of a second measurement for a second plant of the plurality, determining a set of treatment mechanism operation parameters for the plant to optimize a geographic area output parameter based on the first measurement and historical measurements for the geographic area; determining an initial treatment parameter for the plant; and operating a treatment mechanism in a treatment mode based on the set of operating parameters in response to satisfaction of the initial treatment parameter.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hunting blind having a front blind and a rear blind where the front blind may be placed in a collapsed or erect position and when in an erect position, the front blind is laterally spaced from the rear blind and the front blind has a height that is less than the height of the rear blind. The invention may also include a side shooting widow that is defined in the side of the rear blind and may also include a foot rest.

Abstract: An organ graft is ex vivo treated by ex vivo infusing a solution comprising PEG-phospholipid molecules into a vascular system of the organ graft. The solution comprising PEG-phospholipid molecules is ex vivo incubated in the vascular system to enable coating of at least a portion of the endothelial lining of the vascular system with the PEG-phospholipid molecules while keeping the organ or the part of the organ submerged in an organ preservation solution comprising PEG-phospholipid molecules. Such an ex vivo treatment of organ grafts with PEG-phospholipid protected the organ grafts against thromboinflammation and reduced blood pressure drops that otherwise occurred when reperfusing the organ graft in the recipient.

Abstract: An organ preservation system includes an organ container, an organ holder, a liquid supply tube, a drainage tube, and a pressure regulator. The organ container has a closed organ preservation space. The organ holder holds an organ in the organ preservation space. The liquid supply tube supplies a liquid to the organ. The drainage tube drains the liquid from the organ. The pressure regulator regulates air pressure in the organ preservation space. The organ container includes first to third connectors providing communication between the organ preservation space and an exterior space. The first, second, and third connectors are detachably connected to a liquid supply tube, a drainage tube, and a suction tube, respectively. When the organ is preserved ex vivo while being perfused with the liquid, the organ can be connected with ease to the tubes, and this ensures hermetical sealing of the space where the organ is preserved.

Abstract: Embodiments for a portable and compact centrifugation and thermal management system capable of separating and transporting biological samples while maintaining sample quality for periods of shipment time are described. A compact, automatic centrifuge holding exactly one sample tube is inside an insulating and thermally managed container suitable for standard shipping. A rotor to retain a sample tube is pre-balanced. An electronic controller starts, times and stops centrifugation automatically, responsive to placement of a lid. Thermal management may comprise a phase change material. Embodiments are free of user controls. Embodiments are free of the need for external power or external control.

Abstract: A dry biocidal absorbent composition comprises an interspersed mixture of a dry absorbent silicate mineral material and a dry biocide. The absorbent silicate mineral material may comprise expanded perlite and/or exfoliated vermiculite. The biocide may comprise sodium dichloroisocyanurate or a hydrate thereof. The composition may be used for cleaning up a bodily spill from a floor or other surface.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating and preventing mosquito infestations are disclosed herein. Also disclosed herein are compositions and methods to reduce or prevent the spread of diseases for which mosquitoes may act as a vector.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to methods of using compositions comprising protocatechuic acid (PCA) to kill virus including a Covid-19 virus. The compositions generally comprise protocatechuic acid, a liquid vehicle, and a stabilizer. In embodiments, the liquid vehicle comprises an alcohol and/or water. In preferred embodiments, the oil is an essential oil. In embodiments, the compositions may comprise principally protocatechuic acid, liquid vehicle, and stabilizer as the main ingredients. The compositions may be sprayed onto various products and articles of manufacture, and mammalian and human skin, to kill virus including a Covid-19 virus and to further protect the product or human skin for a period of time up to 24 hours or more. In preferred embodiments, an alcohol component kills virus on contact, and after drying, the residual surface PCA coating provides a continuing anti-viral function.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to methods and compositions including protocatechuic acid for destroying, inactivating, and/or inhibiting a persister cell including contacting a persister cell with a composition comprising protocatechuic acid crystals. The composition may include a liquid vehicle, and a stabilizer. The stabilizer may be an oil including an essential oil. The liquid vehicle may include an alcohol including isopropyl alcohol and/or ethanol.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a mixture of compounds one being a pattern-triggered immunity inductor and the other being a systemic resistance inductor that improves plant defense mechanisms, in particular by providing a synergistic effect on the plant defense mechanisms. Further aspects of the invention are the use of said for activating plant resistance against pathogens, and a kit for providing an agricultural composition for use in seeds, crops and plants.