Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 18GG0447R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 18GG0447R with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 18GG0447R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 18GG0447R, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 18GG0447R are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 18UU2728I and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 18UU2728I with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 18UU2728I through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 18UU2728I, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 18UU2728I are disclosed.

Abstract: Transgenic INIR12 maize plants comprising a vip3Aa19 or vip3Aa20 expression cassette linked to a secondary nopaline synthase terminator element which lack a selectable marker gene and/or which comprise modifications that provide for facile excision of the INIR12 transgenic locus from the maize plant genome are provided. Genomic DNA of INIR12 transgenic plants, detection of INIR12 plants and products thereof, methods of making INIR12 plants, and use of INIR12 plants to facilitate breeding are disclosed.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 96310052 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 96310052, to the plants of soybean cultivar 96310052, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 96310052, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 96310052. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 96310052. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 96310052, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 96310052 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 97250069 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 97250069, to the plants of soybean cultivar 97250069, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 97250069, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 97250069. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 97250069. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 97250069, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 97250069 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 93330609 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93330609, to the plants of soybean cultivar 93330609, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 93330609, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 93330609. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 93330609. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 93330609, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 93330609 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91120809 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91120809, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91120809, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91120809, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91120809. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91120809. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91120809, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 91120809 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 92220922 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92220922, to the plants of soybean cultivar 92220922, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 92220922, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 92220922. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92220922. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92220922, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 92220922 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99040204 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99040204, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99040204, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99040204, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99040204. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99040204. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99040204, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 99040204 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99150754 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99150754, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99150754, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99150754, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99150754. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99150754. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99150754, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 99150754 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 94240013 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 94240013, to the plants of soybean cultivar 94240013, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 94240013, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 94240013. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94240013. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94240013, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 94240013 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91410830 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91410830, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91410830, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91410830, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91410830. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91410830. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91410830, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 91410830 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99030547 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99030547, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99030547, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99030547, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99030547. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99030547. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99030547, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 99030547 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99090148 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99090148, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99090148, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99090148, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99090148. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99090148. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99090148, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 99090148 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80540918 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80540918, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80540918, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80540918, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80540918. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80540918. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80540918, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 80540918 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 92312145 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92312145, to the plants of soybean cultivar 92312145, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 92312145, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 92312145. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92312145. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92312145, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 92312145 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 90442929 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 90442929, to the plants of soybean cultivar 90442929, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 90442929, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 90442929. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 90442929. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 90442929, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 90442929 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 93070018 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93070018, to the plants of soybean cultivar 93070018, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 93070018, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 93070018. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 93070018. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 93070018, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 93070018 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Transgenic INHT26 soybean plants comprising modifications of the DAS44406-6 soybean locus which provide for facile excision of the modified DAS44406-6 transgenic locus or portions thereof, methods of making such plants, and use of such plants to facilitate breeding are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V 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 SVTH3445, tomato line FIR-A818-0400, and tomato line FDR-A815-3552V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: An animal litter composition having enhanced odor reduction properties, and a related method, are disclosed. The animal litter can include a zeolite-based liquid adsorbing material. The animal litter can also include a nanosilicate odor reducing agent that reduces an odor of litter waste, the animal litter composition having a total nanosilicate odor reducing agent content of about 0.5% by weight to about 13% by weight based on the total weight of the animal litter composition.

Abstract: A composition for animal litter derived from field peas includes dried field peas or some combination of dried field peas, an organic moisture absorbent material, and a filler material. The composition for animal litter provides an organic, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly material for absorbing animal waste and containing odor. A method for making the composition includes harvesting dried field peas, comminuting the dried field peas to a desired particle size, and optionally mixing the dried and sized field pea particles with one or more filler materials to improve various properties of the composition such as moisture absorbency and odor retention. Some filler material examples include oat hulls, grass seed screenings, wheat straw, corn straw, wheat middlings, wood pellets, wood pulp, recycled paper, sawdust, walnuts, barley, or soy pulp.

Abstract: An animal tether system and method wherein the rate of extension and retraction of the tether and/or the length of the tether can be actively controlled at least in part as a function of the angular direction and/or speed and/or length of which the tether extends/retracts. The system can be used to maintain an animal in a non-circular boundary, such as a rectangular space, by controlling how far the tether can extend at certain angular positions. The system also allows a user to block off certain areas within a space from access by the animal.

Abstract: A circular grazing system for poultry and/or livestock. The circular grazing system including a center pivot structure installed at a field. The center pivot structure may have a center pivot axis. The field may be a poultry and/or livestock grazing field. The circular grazing system for poultry and/or livestock may include an enclosure for containing poultry and/or livestock. The enclosure may extend generally radially from the center pivot structure to a circumference of the field. The enclosure may be rotably coupled to the center pivot structure such that the enclosure rotates around the center pivot axis.

Abstract: The present invention is a pet dish tray having removable dishes and adjustable height. The tray has holes configured to accept dishes which may be removed for filling and cleaning. The length of the sides which support the tray is adjustable.

Abstract: A system and method for a no spillage pet bowl designed to hold and store large amounts of water or food as well as prevent pets such as dogs from spilling the contents across the floor, the system having two different configurations where in the first configuration the bowls may be used similar to a conventional bowl and in the second configuration a replaceable head guide may be positioned within the bowl to guide the pet into the bowl and prevent water from being displaced from the bowl.

Abstract: Disclosed are a pet water dispensing device, a pet drinking and eating disc, a water dispenser, and a pet food supply method. The pet water dispensing device includes a base and a water supply valve, a drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity is formed on at least one side surface of the base, the water supply valve corresponding to the drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity is disposed on the base, the water outlet end of the water supply valve communicates with the drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity, when the extension end of the valve rod of the water supply valve is configured to be driven by the pet drinking and eating disc placed at the drinking and eating disc accommodating cavity, the water supply valve is switched from a closed state to an open state.

Abstract: A system for feeding farm animals comprises two milk tanks and a drawing line. The two milk tanks are configured to receive a stored full milk quantity and the drawing line comprises two drawing line portions each comprising a drain valve and each connected to one of the two milk tanks. A preparing unit is configured to prepare a liquid ration and a connecting line configured to connect the drawing line with the preparing unit. a cleaning unit comprises at least one cleaning agent container configured to receive a cleaning agent, and a cleaning agent supply apparatus configured to supply cleaning agent from the cleaning agent container to the two milk tanks. A control is configured to actuate the cleaning unit, the preparing unit, and each drain valve to guide the cleaning agent guided from one of the two milk tanks through the connecting line into the preparing unit.

Abstract: A vehicle for performing an animal-related operation, in particular for use with cows, is delimited by an outer side. The vehicle includes an electrical shock device for emitting an electrical shock to an animal. The shock device includes at least one pair of elongate, electrically conductive strips which run substantially parallel to each other so as to leave clear an electrically insulating intermediate space in between and which extend at least along a portion of the outer side of the vehicle. The strips of the or each pair of mutually parallel strips each have a shape including first parts which extend in a first direction which corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the elongate, mutually parallel strips, and including second parts which extend transversely, preferably substantially perpendicularly, with respect to the first direction.

Abstract: Disclosed modular animal collar systems include a D ring exoskeleton system, a breakaway latch tongue system and other systems. Disclosed collars may be self-orienting. Disclosed collars include auto release systems to ensure that collars do not choke or otherwise injure a pet. Collars include sophisticated electronics to commutate with a pet owner's smart phone but also include means of communication not requiring the use of a smart phone. Collars may include a base collar containing a micro controller and other computer related components. Surrounding modular components may contain additional equipment and may be added as needed by a pet owner. Disclosed collar functions are executed by the disclosed collars and facilitate the retrieval, care and training of a pet.

Abstract: A system for detecting at least one pathology of a cat, said system being intended to be mounted in the vicinity of a cat litter and comprising at least one gas sensor configured to measure the amount of at least one gas representing a pathology of a cat, at least one alarm component configured to emit an alarm, and at least one electronic unit configured to activate the alarm component if the amount of measured gas is greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The present embodiments provide an aviary, a walkway for an aviary, and a walkway system for an aviary. The walkway includes a ramp and at least one support disposed below the ramp.

Abstract: A sorting device for live fish includes: an upwardly open water tank; and a vertical grid unit connected to an inside of the water tank via a circumferential sealing element, dividing the water tank into two separate regions, the vertical grid unit having a plurality of slit openings which are delimited by horizontal and vertical webs and which are adaptable in shape and size to the fish to be sorted and are closeable. The grid unit includes at least one carrier plate and at least one adjustment plate having an identical design and arrangement of the slit openings and of the horizontal and vertical webs. The at least one carrier plate divides the water tank into the two regions and the adjustment plate is displaceably arranged on the at least one carrier plate, and depending on a position of the adjustment plate, the slit openings are covered.

Abstract: The inventive technology is directed to the generation of a novel transgenic mammalian model for the study of Laing distal myopathy. The novel animal model of the invention may include a transgenic animal, and preferably a transgenic mouse, expressing the ?-myosin R1500P mutation transgene that produces one or more phenotypes associated with MPD1. The ?-myosin R1500P mutation transgene may further be selectively expressed in fast muscle tissue of the transgenic animal.

Abstract: A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.

Abstract: A process where materials are applied to a plastic fishing lure surface, producing a lure that possesses chromatic vicissitude as a result of water temperature fluctuations. A non-thermochromatic base layer of one or more colors is applied to the plastic fishing lure. This layer acts as the visual appearance of the fishing lure in the absence of temperature fluctuations. Clear extender is then used as an additive to the thermochromatic ink. This addition to the ink then allows the ink to be sprayed onto the surface of the lure. This ink-extender amalgam can be applied in multiple layers however the bottom layer must have the least amount of hue saturation. Each layer thereafter would increase in hue saturation. Multiple hue combinations can be utilized. Once the desired number of thermochromatic layers has been applied, an ultra-clear super high gloss lacquer finish is sprayed on to the exterior of all layers.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of a device for fishing or luring fish are disclosed. The fishing lure includes a corrugated sheet, an accessory, and a hook. The corrugated sheet includes a first end area, a second end area, at least one peak and at least one trough. The at least one peak and at least one trough is between the first end area and the second end area in the first direction. The corrugated sheet defines a first line inlet between the first end area and the second end area and defines a second line inlet between the first end area and the second end. The corrugated sheet further defines an accessory inlet in the first end area. The accessory is attached to the corrugated sheet via the accessory inlet. The hook is attached to the accessory.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a hollow rod extending along a central axis; and a shaft member with an outer peripheral surface inclined relative to the central axis inserted into the rod from the one end, and that is supported by an inner peripheral surface of the rod at a support position on another end side of the one end in an axial direction along the central axis, wherein the inner peripheral surface of the rod has at least one convex portion protruding toward the central axis from a virtual curve between the support position and the one end position axially when drawing a virtual curve that is convex toward the central axis through the support position and the one end position at the end of the end side of the inner peripheral surface in an area radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the shaft member.

Abstract: A reel seat has a good handling property and good gripping comfortability at the time of gripping and holding a fishing rod with a fishing reel, further, the reel seat with which weight reduction is efficiently achieved. A seat main body of a reel seat has a divided structure of a first main body including a part where a reel foot mounting portion, a fixed hood, and a moving hood are arranged, the first main body being formed in a tubular shape secured on an outer peripheral surface of a fishing rod, and a second main body made of a material having strength equal to or less than the first main body, the second main body being disposed on and fixed to a surface of the first main body.

Abstract: Described herein is a fishing flasher. The fishing flasher may comprise a main body portion which may comprise a passage. A fin may extend from a surface of the main body portion proximate to the trailing end of the main body portion. The fishing flasher may also comprise a removable panel which is sized and shaped to fit within the passage and may be held within the passage by at least one fastener. It is also described herein a fishing flasher kit comprising a main body portion comprising a passage, a fin, and a plurality of removable panels. Each removable panel may have a different surface feature on one or both of the first surface and/or the second surface.

Abstract: The volatile substance evaporation device comprises a casing (1) provided with an evaporation surface (2), said casing (1) housing inside it a substrate (3) impregnated with said volatile substances, wherein said substrate (3) is a sheet which preferably comprises a plurality of grooves. It allows the device to have a similar diffusion value for a specific air flow and for a considerable internal temperature of the vehicle, thus ensuring continuous evaporation.

Abstract: A system includes a fluid supply line, a plurality of nozzle assemblies positioned and oriented to spray portions of a target, and a plurality of electrically actuated valve assemblies configured to control fluid flow to the nozzle assemblies. The system also includes a controller connected in communication with the plurality of electrically actuated valve assemblies and configured to individually actuate the valve assemblies between a closed position and an open position. The controller is configured to receive an orientation of each nozzle assembly relative to the target and determine a duty cycle of each valve assembly based on the orientation of the respective nozzle assembly. The controller is configured to actuate each valve assembly based on the respective orientation to provide a desired fluid characteristic of the fluid emitted from the respective nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A sprayer includes a spray nozzle, a blower and a sprayer housing. The sprayer housing is configured to contain a liquid. The spray nozzle and the sprayer housing are connected. The spray nozzle is configured to spray the liquid out from the sprayer housing. The blower is fixedly connected with the spray nozzle, and the spray nozzle is connected to the sprayer housing through the blower. The blower is rotatable with respect to the sprayer housing so as to adjust the angle of the blower with respect to the sprayer housing, thereby enabling the angle of the spray nozzle to be adjusted with respect to the sprayer housing. The angle of the spray nozzle with respect to the sprayer housing is adjustable, so the spray nozzle is capable of ejecting the liquid at different angles with respect to the sprayer housing without moving the sprayer.

Abstract: A mole trap formed of spring-biased jaws that are positioned underground. A trigger plate is mounted above and in line with the jaws. The trigger plate is extendable to reach farther into the ground and retractable back into a stored position. The adjustable trigger plate allows fine tuning of the trap for different conditions.

Abstract: Some embodiments may be of spearfishing apparatus fitted with at least one magnet configured to repel sharks away from the spearfishing apparatus. The spearfishing apparatus may be one or more of: a spearfishing shaft, a spearfishing tip, and/or a spearfishing gun. Such magnets may be electromagnets powered by batteries in some embodiments.

Abstract: A rodent barrier system includes a plurality of panels joined together into an enclosure surrounding a motor vehicle and preventing access to the vehicle by small rodents. The system includes a number of relatively flexible panels that can be bent to define corners of the enclosure. Each of the panels has a smooth outer surface that resists scaling by rodents. The panels also include attachment structures that aid in joining the panels together.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a cryopreservative composition and methods for storing cells. Generally, the cryopreservative composition includes a sugar component and a sugar alcohol component, and is effective for storing and recovering cells without requiring dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).

Abstract: The invention is directed to methods of modulating ischemic injury in tissues and organs, including donor tissue and organs and intact tissue and organs. The invention is further directed to methods of increasing time to ischemic injury in such tissues and organs. The invention is further directed to storing and preserving donor tissues and organs. Such methods utilize compositions comprising Amnion-derived Cellular Cytokine Solution (herein referred to as ACCS). The ACCS compositions may be formulated for sustained-release, targeted-release, timed-release, extended-release, etc. and may be used alone or in combination with various suitable active agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agrochemical formulation comprising a continuous oil phase comprising a water-immiscible solvent; an agrochemical active in the form of particles, which particles are suspended in the continuous oil phase; and water droplets that are emulsified in the continuous oil phase, wherein the agrochemical formulation is substantially free of a thickener. It also relates to a method for preparing the agrochemical formulation, to a method of use of the agrochemical formulation, and to a method for increasing the viscosity of a continuous oil phase comprising the steps of a) providing a continuous oil phase, and b) emulsifying water droplets in the continuous oil phase, wherein the continuous oil phase is substantially free of a thickener.

Abstract: Effective delivery of an insecticide to a growing plant can sometimes be problematic. Topical delivery of an insecticide at the post-emergence stage of growth can sometimes be ineffective. It can also be difficult to deliver an insecticide to the roots of a growing plant, such as to combat a subsurface insect infestation. Accordingly, soil blends having insecticidal activity can comprise a soil medium, a porous soil additive, and an insecticide dispersed within the soil medium. Such soil blends may be used in conjunction with cultivating a variety of plants. Methods for producing the soil blends can comprise providing a soil medium and a porous soil additive, and dispersing the porous soil additive and an insecticide within the soil medium.