Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3053. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3053 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 SVTH3053 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9453V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9453V 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 line PSQ-9Z17-9453V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9025. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9025 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 SVTM9025 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 06003 TOF is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 06003 TOF is an Intense tomato variety for the fresh market, comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici Races 0, 1, and 2, Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) Strains 0, 1, 2, and 1-2, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV), Verticillium dahliae, Meloidogyne incognita, Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV), Pseduomonas syringae, and Fulvia fulva Groups A-E.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 09282 TOF is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 09282 TOF is an indeterminate intense tomato variety for the fresh market, comprising resistance to Verticillium dahliae Race 0, Fusarium oxysporum f sp. lycopersici Races 0 and 1, Fusarium oxysporum f sp. radicis lycopersici, Fulvia fulva Groups A-E, and Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) Strains 0, 1, 2, and 1-2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diploid, fertile, self-compatible and essentially homozygous potato lines, wherein said lines comprise an agronomically desirable trait such as vigour. The invention further relates to methods for producing such plants and to hybrid seeds obtained by crossing such homozygous potato lines and to potato plants grown from said see.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a free flow electronic meter, which is used in measuring the velocity and flow rate of a fluid, particularly in measuring milk yield of sheep, goat, buffalo and cattle during milking. The free flow electronic meter includes a measurement pipe wherein the velocity of the material that passes through it is measured by means of a flow rate measurement sensor. When the milk flows continuously through the measurement pipe, an air passage pipe and/or free air passage pipe prevents vacuum fluctuation that causes udder diseases. This result is reached by preventing a change of the vacuum level during milking due to increased milk flow at teat end by providing extra air passage.

Abstract: Machinery for the production of pasta filata cheeses, including:—preparation cell adapted to receive the raw material, move it and heat it and then transfer it to a—spinning cell adapted to add water and steam, move and heat the mixture to the desired density and then transfer it to a—forming cell which receives the paste from the spinning cell, provided with timed augers and a thermometer to determine the moment in which to push the paste into a forming drum;—control unit, with software to monitor the cooking, spinning and forming conditions of the cheeses;—communication interface.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for forming an odor control item and providing packaging for an odor control item. A method for forming at least one odor control item includes providing a resealable package comprising a first blister and a second blister, wherein the first blister comprises at least one cavity, performing a hot mold process whereby a liquid substance is poured into the at least one cavity, and curing the liquid substance while the liquid substance is in the at least one cavity to form the at least one odor control item.

Abstract: A pressure activated recharging cooling platform for cooling an object is provided. The cooling platform comprises a temperature regulation layer, a support layer, and a channeled covering layer. The temperature regulation layer is adapted to hold a composition. The temperature regulation layer has a plurality of angled segments, wherein angled segments within a sealed perimeter of the temperature regulation layer are formed by a top side and a bottom side at a predefined distance, and channels, wherein the channels substantially form sides by contacting the top side with the bottom side at a distance lesser than the predefined distance. The support layer is substantially bonded to the bottom side of the temperature regulation layer and is comprised of material sufficiently pliable to deform and sufficiently rigid to withstand collapse in response to the weight of the object. The channeled covering layer encompasses the support and temperature regulation layers.

Abstract: A dog rescue harness that is configured to be carried by a dog. The rescue harness is incorporated with a dog chest harness. The rescue harness may be stowed on or within the chest harness prior to use. If needed, the rescue harness may be deployed.

Abstract: The pet carrying device is intended to provide pet owners an equipment that is able to house and hold their pets within environments of a chair. To accomplish this, the device includes multiple length adjustable straps, fasteners, belt loops, and hook and loop attachments. Accordingly, the device is able to tightly attach to chairs such as an office chair or a car seat with the plurality of adjustable straps and fasteners. In addition, the device provides pet owners a portable pet carriage that allow pet owners to bring their pet alongside within environments with a chair.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of a horse feeding device and a method of feeding a horse. The feeding device (100) allows for a controlled and typically in time limited uptake of feed by a horse, taking into account the natural behavior of the horse in this respect. It therewith reduces various physical disorders and improves mental well-being of the horse.

Abstract: A canine teething device for alleviating teething pain in a puppy includes a shell, which defines an interior space and which is flexible or semiflexible. A phase change material is positioned in the shell and substantially occupies the interior space. The phase change material can be frozen in a freezer and the shell provided to a dog to be chewed upon. The phase change material absorbs heat from a mouth of the dog to provide relief of teething pain.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a structural body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a medial portion disposed between the first end and the second end. An attractant-retaining interior space extends throughout the medial portion; and an access is disposed in the first end for accessing the medial portion. A removable plug seals the access.

Abstract: A leash vacuum apparatus for walking a pet and cleaning up the pet's solid waste. The leash vacuum apparatus comprises a leash component, a vacuum component, and a tubing component. The leash component is configured to function as a retractable pet leash capable of restraining the pet. The vacuum component is integrated with the leash component in a housing with a handle. The vacuum component is configured to draw the pet waste into a reservoir in the housing via suction though the tubing component. A disposable solid waste bag is insertable into the reservoir to contain the waste. The tubing component is extendable for picking up the waste and retractable when not needed.

Abstract: A training harness for a pet with a neck loop 16 placed over the neck of the pet. An upper connector 42 lays on the back of the pet with a lower connector 54 lying along the underside of the pet. A convertible strap 12 encircles the chest of the pet behind the front legs and connects with buckles to the upper connector strap 42. The left buckle of the upper connector is opposite to and mates with the left buckle of the convertible strap. The right buckle on the upper connector is opposite to and mates with the right buckle on the convertible strap. This allows the convertible strap 12 to be removed from the lower connector 54 and used apart from the balance of the device as a traditional collar with mating connectors at each end of the convertible strap 12. Multiple connection points are provided for attaching a leash for different training styles.

Abstract: A dog rope leash with a storage function, including: a rope body, a handle on one end of the rope body, a clasp on the other end of the rope body, and a connection box mounted on the handle and/or rope body. The inside of the connection box has a storage cavity, and the surface of the connection box has an access port connected to the storage cavity. Garbage bags or other items in the storage cavity of the connecting box by designing the connection box on the dog rope leash, which is simple in structure and convenient in use.

Abstract: A system for determining whether an unattended animal is left in an enclosed space is provided. The system includes a sensor provided within the enclosed space that is configured to generate temperature data and humidity data associated with an interior of the enclosed space and generate physiological data associated with the unattended animal. The system includes a control system that (a) determines, based on the temperature data and the humidity data, whether the interior of the enclosed space is unsafe for the unattended animal, (b) determines, based on the physiological data, whether the unattended animal is within the interior of the enclosed space, and (c) based on the interior of the enclosed space being unsafe for the unattended animal, starts a countdown timer when the physiological data indicates a presence of the unattended animal within the interior of the enclosed space.

Abstract: A bird feeder includes a container and a lid. The container includes a body and a neck. The neck includes an opening and the outer surface of the neck includes a first thread. The lid is configured to engage the neck. The lid includes a top wall and a side wall bounding a peripheral edge of the top wall. An inner surface of the side wall includes a second thread that is configured to engage the first thread of the neck so as to close the lid onto the container. The top wall includes an opening and a perch is disposed on the lid. An attachment member is formed on an outer surface of the lid.

Abstract: Adjustable bird feeding opening control system, comprises an adjusting ring, sliding toggles and a back plate; a penetrating feeding opening is arranged on the back plate, the adjusting ring is arranged in the feeding opening, a feeding mouth is arranged in a center of the adjusting ring, a sliding groove is arranged on a surface of the adjusting ring outside the feeding mouth, a limit cover is installed on the back plate on one side of the feeding opening, several sliding toggles are movably installed between the adjusting ring and the limit cover, installed sliding toggles form a ring, and inner hole of the ring is a beak feeding mouth; a bolt is arranged on one side of the sliding toggle and is fitted with a limit hole on the back plate, a release pin is arranged other side of the sliding toggle and movably inserted in the sliding groove.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method for controlled distribution of livestock feed to a plurality feeders along a feed line in a livestock enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, the feed is conveyed in predetermined quantities from a receptacle through the feed line to the feeders connected to the feed line. The feeders preferably comprise a portion configured to receive a measured quantity of feed from an orifice in the feed line and allow the flow of feed through the feeder, a pan, and a damper member housed by the feeder and configured to controllably block the flow of feed through the feeder into the pan. The respective damper members of the feeders are preferably controlled by an actuation mechanism that, when actuated, simultaneously moves the damper members from the feed flow blocking position in the feeders to an open position, thereby allowing feed to flow into all respective pans of the plurality of feeders along the feed line simultaneously.

Abstract: A curtain enclosure formed from a flexible, non-permeable membrane is positioned adjacent to a section of riprap or similarly configured structure that has been installed along a shoreline. The curtain is stretched around rigid elongate posts and extends outward into the water from the edge of the riprap to create an enclosed containment area formed between the interior of the curtain and the edge of the riprap. The bottom of the curtain is weighted to sit along the bed of the water body and resist movement in that position. Once the curtain enclosure has been formed, larval bivalve organisms, such as oyster larvae, are poured into the curtain enclosure, and thereafter the curtain enclosure is maintained in that position for a period sufficient to promote attachment and growth of the larvae on the riprap.

Abstract: An aquaculture system including a fish holding unit which is fluidly connected to a water recirculation conduit, a water treatment unit, a water inlet, and a feed storage unit. The system further includes a feed loading section. When feed is added into the system at the feed loading section it is transported to the fish holding unit. In another aspect the invention relates to a method of transporting a feed in a recirculated aquaculture system.

Abstract: A bracket for removable attachment to a round rim of an aquarium allows for secure and stable attachment of an aquarium filter to an aquarium having a round opening. The bracket has a first piece for removable attachment to the round rim and has a pair of lips sized to hold the round rim. The bracket also includes a second piece with a flexible clip removably attached to the first piece.

Abstract: Provided is the use of an ECM1 gene-knockout mouse in the screening of an anti-hepatic fibrosis drug. Specifically, provided is a method for preparing an animal model of hepatic fibrosis or related diseases thereof in non-human mammals, which method comprises the following steps: (a) providing a non-human mammalian cell and inactivating an ECM1 gene in the cell, thereby obtaining a non-human mammalian cell in which the ECM1 gene is inactivated; and (b) using the cell in which the ECM1 gene is inactivated obtained in step (a) to prepare an animal model of hepatic fibrosis or related diseases thereof in which the ECM1 gene is inactivated. The animal model is an effective animal model of hepatic fibrosis or related diseases thereof, may be used for studying hepatic fibrosis or related diseases thereof, and may be used in the screening and testing of a particular drug.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods related to the generation and use of transgenic animal models having stem cell reporter systems. In particular, the present disclosure provides a novel transgenic animal model that expresses a nuclear-localized fluorescent reporter in cells endogenously expressing a leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled receptor (LGR) gene (e.g., LGR5gene). Given the role of LGR genes in stem cell and cancer biology, the transgenic animal models provided herein are useful for a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic purposes.

Abstract: Certain types of fish respond differently to certain stimuli than other types of fish. Particularly, predetermined sound or vibration can cause certain types of fish to move away or jump. These reactions by particular types of fish can be used to capture the fish or prevent then from accessing parts of water systems. An exemplary capture mechanism employs multiple receptacles adapted to catch jumping fish from the air. An exemplary barrier of directed sound can prevent fish migration.

Abstract: A fishing hook has a shank, hairpin loop portion formed at an end of the shank, and a fastener at an opposite end of the shank. The hairpin loop portion extends downwardly from the end of the shank. The hairpin loop portion is flattened and has a width less than a diameter of the shank. The hairpin loop portion has an end extending away from the shank. The shank and the hairpin loop portion define a line-receiving slot therebetween. The fastener selected from the group consisting of a hook, a ring clip, a lobster clasp, another hairpin loop portion, and a weight.

Abstract: A bait cage assembly is provided for use in fishing. The assembly includes a cage that is fixedly mounted on the hook in such a way that the cage does not hinder the hooks ability to impale game fish. The cage includes a pivotal back cover user to open and close the cage for refilling with bait. In addition, the cage is made up of material that is durable enough to withstand the underwater environment, but is also permeable enough to release the scent of the bait contained inside.

Abstract: A fishing rod wash-down station is configured to hold a plurality of fishing rods during wash-down, and also to carry the rods to/from a vehicle and/or a storage location. The station includes a frame on which there are a plurality of vertical rod holder mounted. The rod holders allow water to pass through them so that they do not accumulate water while the rods are being washed down. The station is portable, or mobile, and can be configured to orient big game rods in a common orientation for transport and storage.

Abstract: A plug assembly having an insert having an aperture extending from a first end of the insert to a second end, the aperture defining a tapered female thread tapering from a larger diameter towards the first end to a smaller diameter towards the second end, and a plug having a head portion and a base portion, and a tapered male thread located between the head portion and the base portion, wherein the plug is adapted to screw into the insert to secure the plug in the insert.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a hydrolopper system comprising a herbicide reservoir and pump coupled using a supply line to a hydrolopper tool. Herbicide inside the herbicide reservoir is pumped through the supply line to a first spray head positioned at a distal end of the hydrolopper tool. The hydrolopper tool comprises a blade arm opposed to a landing arm extending from a from a first drive arm and a second drive arm. Closing of the drive arms causes consequent closure between a cutting jaws portion for cutting of vegetation. In some forms, the feedline travels through a cannula of a drive arm, whereas in other forms, the feedline is disposed on the outside of a drive arm. Herbicidal flow rate is controlled by a flow control valve.

Abstract: A method for weed control, including: (a) providing an electrode coupled to a power source via a power provision arrangement; and (b) delivering an electrostatic shock on or near a weed plant via the electrode. A device for performing electrostatic weeding, including: (a) an electrode; (b) a handle, coupled to the electrode; and (c) a power provision arrangement operationally coupled to a power source, the power provision arrangement being in electrical communication with the electrode; wherein the electrode is adapted to provide an electrostatic shock to a weed plant so as to damage or destroy the weed plant.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus to kill a plant or at least attenuate plant growth, the apparatus comprising: an electrical energy supply unit; an applicator unit comprising an applicator electrode; a return unit comprising a return electrode; electrical circuitry; the electrical energy supply unit arranged to apply electrical energy through a transmission circuit comprising the applicator electrode, and the return electrode, wherein the electrical circuitry arranged to control an electrical impedance of the electrical energy supply unit to control a property of the electrical energy to the electrodes.

Abstract: A lice repellant assembly for repelling head lice includes an article of head gear that can be worn on a user's head. A sound emitter is disposed on the article of head gear. The sound emitter emits sound waves outwardly therefrom. Moreover, the sound emitter has an operational frequency of at least 20.0 Hz to repel lice from the user.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to subnormothermic machine perfusion formulations for ex vivo preservation of allografts, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Presented herein are ready to administer (RTA) retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell therapy compositions for the treatment of retinal degenerative diseases and injuries. A method of formulating human RPE cells for administration to a subject directly after thawing and of formulating RPE cell therapy compositions for cryopreservation and administration of the cryopreserved composition to a subject subsequent to thawing are also presented. In another aspect, the RTA composition may be formulated as a thaw and inject (TAI) composition, whereby the composition is administered by injection subsequent to thawing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of freezing of biological material and a freezing apparatus for freezing of biological material.

Abstract: Container system and method for freezing (and subsequently thawing) a liquid such as a drug substance, such that all containers in a set have a uniform width, hence uniform freeze-path length, in the widthwise direction and perpendicular to major walls of the containers, irrespective of the particular length, height, and volumetric capacity of the various containers in the set. This leads to uniform freezing performance and thereby reduces cryoconcentration. The system also eliminates or reduces ice-bridging, and the potential for containers rupturing during freezing and thawing operations.

Abstract: An agricultural formulation containing difenoconazole, having improved storage stability by suppressing crystal growth of the active ingredient in the agricultural formulation is provided. An agricultural formulation includes (a) difenoconazole and (b) at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of a polycarboxylate-based surfactant and a lignosulfonate-based surfactant.

Abstract: An agricultural spray solution may be produced by admixing chelated metal diaspartate salts reacted with ethanolamine that can also be mixed with a carboxylated polymer salt and a pesticide or other agricultural chemical containing components capable of precipitating with the unchelated metal in the admixture. The composition may be produced by reacting L-aspartic acid with metal oxides at a molar ratio of 2:1, subsequently reacting the finished diaspartate salt with ethanolamine can increase the solubility and depress the freezing point, and then taking that metal diaspartate chelate and admixing it with a carboxylated polymer salt, which can then be admixed with a pesticide. The diaspartate chelation of the metal and carboxylated polymer salt can protect the metal from adverse interactions with a pesticide or other chemical additive.

Abstract: Propylene capped liquid polymeric surfactants for agricultural compositions and agricultural compositions including pesticide are provided. For instance, agricultural compositions can include: (a) an agricultural oil; and (b) an agricultural oil-compatible, propylene oxide (PO)-capped liquid polymeric surfactant having the following structure: (I) wherein m is an integer from about 3 to about 7, n is an integer from about 5 to about 20, and o is an integer from about 3 to about 30, and R is a linear or branched C4-C18 alkyl chain.

Abstract: The present application provides compounds and methods of treating bacterial infection, including bacterial infection caused by P. acnes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions comprising a nematode deterrent comprising a compound of Formula I. Also provided are related articles of manufacture, uses and methods.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions and/or adjuvants and/or tank mixes including tannic acid to control and/or treat and/or reverse symptoms of diseases or deficiencies related to plants, particularly to vascular and other tissues in plants. Methods for controlling and/or treating vascular disease in plants are also discussed.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a plant growth regulating agent for improving environmental stress resistance of a plant, for growth promotion of a plant, or for antimicrobial purpose in a plant, and provides a plant growth regulating agent for improving environmental stress resistance of a plant, for growth promotion of a plant, or for antimicrobial purpose in a plant, the plant growth regulating agent including hesperidin or a hesperidin derivative, or a flavonoid, as an effective component.

Abstract: The present invention relates novel herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations of the invention comprise at least one pyridazine derivative of Formula (I), in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a HPPD-inhibitor herbicide, a synthetic AUXIN herbicide, a herbicide that acts through the inhibition of ACCase, or a herbicide that inhibits cell division through interference with VLCFA biosynthesis.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having superior crop selectivity for weed control in a cultivation area of determinate soybean. The method includes a step of applying trifludimoxazin in a cultivation area of determinate soybean.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having an excellent control effect on a harmful arthropod.