Abstract: An autonomous, artificial bait aims to simulate the movements of natural baits. The autonomous bait may be designed to appear as a natural bait such as a crawfish, shrimp, worm, or minnow. The autonomous bait includes a cavity in which a gas producing engine may be received. The gas producing engine includes a gas producing agent that produces gas when it interacts with water. That way, when water enters the gas producing engine, gas may be produced that interacts with the autonomous bait to cause movement of the bait that simulates the movements of a natural bait it aims to imitate.

Abstract: A fishing lure container incorporating a case having axial and oppositely axial ends; axial and oppositely axial walls fixedly attached to the case, wherein such walls are respectively positioned for closing the case's axial and oppositely axial ends; axial and oppositely axial ports respectively opening the case at the axial and the oppositely axial walls; axial and oppositely axial caps respectively covering the axial and oppositely axial ports, the axial and oppositely axial caps being rotatable; a lure frame having axial and oppositely axial ends, wherein such frame's axial end is fixedly attached to the axial cap; and a quick disconnect fastener interconnecting the lure frame's oppositely axial end and the oppositely axial cap.

Abstract: An insect trap includes a combination of one or more components used to classify the insect according to a genus and species. The trap includes an imaging device, a digital microphone, and passive infrared sensors at the entrance of the trap to sense wing-beat frequencies and size of the insect (to identify entry of a mosquito). A lamb-skin membrane, filled with an insect attractant such as carbon dioxide mixed with gas air inside, mimics human skin so that the insect can rest on the membrane and even pierce the membrane as if a blood meal is available. An imaging device such as a passive infrared sensor or a camera gathers image data of the insect. The insect may be a mosquito.

Abstract: An animal trap for safely trapping animals that may be safely set with a single hand. The trap has a frame with an opening and a pair of doors that are pivotally affixed to the frame adjacent to the opening. The doors are movable between an open and closed position. A rotating assembly is connected to each door through a corresponding linkage that are pivotally connected to the rotating assembly and one of the doors. The rotating assembly is rotatably affixed to the frame and rotatable between a set position and a tripped position about an axis. A spring biases one of the doors toward its closed position and when the rotating assembly is in its set position. A trigger mechanism is pivotally affixed to the frame and has a set position and a tripped position, rotating the trigger mechanism will trip the trap.

Abstract: An electronic rodent trap and monitoring method is provided. Each trap has at least one entrance, and preferably two entrances in opposed relationship to create a longitudinal tunnel, with a pair of lower plates extending longitudinally and oriented in spaced substantially parallel relationship, and a triggering element, such as a third plate, positioned above the lower plates, and preferably adjacent the ceiling of the trap on a center baffle that also shields a bait cup. The trap is activated when the rodent, with its left and right feet on the parallel lower plates, which are preferably raised above the floor, contacts the triggering element on the center baffle. The trap is preferably modular in design with an electronics module and a tunnel module removably secured within and protected by an outer housing. The trap also has improved features for more accurate remote monitoring of rodent dispatch and kill verification.

Abstract: A selective access system, and methods of making and using such a system, whereby the selective access system includes a container having an interior space defined by a side wall disposed between opposing top and bottom walls; an opening disposed within the side wall, the opening communicating with the interior space; and a cover slidably engaged with the container, the cover configured to slide upward and downward between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cover overlays the opening; in the second position, the cover disposes away from at least a portion of the opening to permit access to the interior space. The selective access system can further include an electrical conductor coupled to the container, whereby the electrical conductor can deliver a nonlethal electrical shock to an animal which comes into contact therewith to deter the animal from the selective access system.

Abstract: An elastic mosquito net for a car front side window is revealed. The elastic mosquito net made of elastic mesh fabric is installed on a window frame of a front door of a car. A mounting hole is disposed on an outer fabric surface of the elastic mosquito net and corresponding to a rear-view mirror for allowing a neck portion of the rear-view mirror to be inserted through. The mounting hole is provided with a drawstring by which users can operate to make the mounting hole wrap and fit to the neck portion closely for preventing mosquitoes and insects from passing through a gap between the mounting hole and the neck portion and the open front side window and then entering the car. The drawstring can be replaced by a separable connecting member which allows users to adjust a length/area thereof being connected for tight and close fit.

Abstract: A portable blind is provided. The blind includes a frame, wheel assembly, and hitch. The wheel assembly is configured to move between stowed and deployed configurations. In the deployed configuration, the wheels contact the ground and enable transport of the blind. In the stowed configuration, the wheels do not extend past the bottom of the frame of the blind, and thus the blind rests upon the ground. The hitch is also configured to move between stored and deployed configurations. In the deployed configuration, the hitch forms a “C” shape with its plurality of members, and in the stowed configuration the plurality of members are stacked on top of one another. A method of moving the wheel assembly and the hitch between their configurations is also provided.

Abstract: A bird decoy apparatus includes a first piece with a blank resembling a like size and shape of a first profile of a bird. A second piece includes a blank resembling a like size and shape of a second profile of the bird. At least one removable support is inserted into the first piece. The second piece is inserted to the first piece at a series of slots to assemble the bird decoy.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the cryopreservation of a stem cell population, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) such as adipose-derived stromal stem cells (ASCs). More particularly, the invention relates to the use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in cryopreservation methods, populations of cells obtained from said methods, compositions comprising said cells and uses thereof.

Abstract: Compositions, methods and kits are described for stabilizing cells and biological samples, allowing for storage and transportation of stabilized cells and biological samples. Cells can be stabilized in whole blood or fractionated blood. Isolated cells can also be stabilized.

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

Abstract: A configuration of nanoscale metal or metal oxide projections on the surface of a metal substrate is provided. The configuration, because of their nanoscale geometric characteristics, create non-uniform distributions of electrical surface charge, which can rapidly transfer into nearby microbes to reduce or eliminate their pathogenicity. The charge transfer disrupts the microbe outer membrane and inactivates pathogenic processes. One embodiment of a nano surface architecture is provided that is suitable for inactivating viruses or killing bacteria via enhanced charge transfer. A range of nanoprojection spacings, sizes, and shapes are provided. A high shear deformation process to create high-angle grain boundaries and specific grain sizes in metal or alloy substrates suited for nucleating and growing nanoprojections that possess the characteristics needed to deactivate microbes is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidal mixtures comprising as active components at least one active compound selected from compounds of formula I, formula Ia, and mixtures thereof and at least one biopesticide II. Furthermore, the present invention relates to seed treatment compositions comprising said mixtures, to methods and uses comprising the application of these mixtures and to seeds comprising the mixtures of the invention or a seed treatment composition thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling or preventing infestation of corn plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms of the Fusarium genus, in particular Fusarium Pseudograminearum, Fusarium graminearum and Fusarium culmorum, comprising applying to a crop of plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound according to formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Y, A, B are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods of using novel bacterial strains of 0617-T307, 0917-T305, 0917-T306, 0917-T307, 0118-T319, 0318-T327, and 0418-T328, the cell broth and novel metabolites produced from the bacterial strains, that can inhibit the growth of a variety of microbial species for a variety of crops and fungal pathogens.

Abstract: Polyamines are water-soluble polyelectrolytes with the amino groups that can be used to attach the polymers onto functional surfaces of fibrous materials. In addition, polyamines can be readily modified by (super)nucleophilic groups such as (alkyl)aminopyridines that enhance the polymer's ability to promote hydrolysis of organophosphorous chemical warfare agents. Furthermore, attachment of hydantoin moieties augments the number of the imide, amide, or amine groups on the polyamine's chain, which provides oxidizing properties to the resulting modified polyamine after halogenation. In one aspect, disclosed herein are polyamines with side chains modified to contain both (4-aminopyridine, APy) and 5-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)hydantoin (HBH) functionalities with enhanced content of the active bromine. Viricidal activity of the APy- and HBH-modified polyallylamine against human coronavirus (type 229E) was tested both in solution and on nylon-cotton fabric.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of a compound of Formula I as a seed treatment to prevent or control plant diseases.

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

Abstract: The present invention is relative to an agrochemical composition comprising as herbicidal substance a combination of a phenylpyridazine derivative and a triketone, a defined solvent, and a surfactant system comprising a non ionic and an anionic surfactant. The invention also concerns a process for the preparation of said agrochemical composition, an agrochemical emulsion or suspoemulsion obtainable by diluting said agrochemical composition and a method of controlling undesired vegetation using said agrochemical composition.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling abiotic stress on turfgrass using an effective non-phytotoxic amount of acibenzolar-s-methyl.

Abstract: The present invention related to theophylline derivatives having general formula (I) agronomic compositions containing said compounds having formula (I) and analogous compounds having formula (XVI) and their use for the control of nematodes in agricultural crops. These compounds advantageously prove to be both effective against parasites and free of phytotoxicity.

Abstract: Compounds of formula I A-B??(I), wherein A is a radical selected from the group consisting of formulae A1 to A8: wherein the arrow denotes the point of attachment to the radical B; and B is a radical selected from the group consisting of formulae B1 to B11: wherein the arrow denotes the point of attachment to the radical A; and wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts and all stereoisomers and tautomeric forms of the compounds of formula I can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: An antiseptic polymeric material, wherein an antimicrobial compound is covalently bonded to the material, and the material is used for contacting with a luer lock. The antiseptic polymeric material may help disinfect or prevent any further microbial contamination to the luer lock, wherein the use of a covalently bound antimicrobial compound may also reduce any risk of having the antimicrobial compound entering the intravenous line and being exposed to the patient bloodstream. Preferably, the antiseptic polymeric material may be used in the healthcare industry for disinfection, the suppression of, reduction in and/or maintenance of the microbial load on a surface of the luer lock.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising phosphoramidothioates that are resistant to degradation of active ingredient. The invention provides a process for preparing granular compositions comprising acephate that are resistant to degradation of active ingredient, wherein said process comprises use of a mixture of water and an electrolyte.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an application method of silicon quantum dots (Si QDs) for controlling corn armyworm, belonging to the technical field of nano-agricultural technology for crop pest control. The method for controlling corn armyworm by using Si QDs of the present disclosure includes the following steps of: preparing the Si QDs into an aqueous solution of the Si QDs, and then applying the aqueous solution on the roots or leaves of plants as plant fertilizer; where the concentration of the aqueous solution of the Si QDs is 10-150 mg/L; the size of the Si QDs is 3-8 nm. The method of the present disclosure not only improves the effect of the conventional silicon fertilizer on the stress resistance of plants, but also directly improves the direct insecticidal effect of the nano-silicon and improves the chemical defense capability of plants; the optimal spraying amount of Si QDs is determined by spraying different concentrations of Si QDs in the growth and development experiment of armyworm.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods of using novel bacterial strains of 0617-T307, 0917-T305, 0917-T306, 0917-T307, 0118-T319, 0318-T327, and 0418-T328, the cell broth and novel metabolites produced from the bacterial strains, that can inhibit the growth of a variety of microbial species for a variety of crops.

Abstract: Described herein are methods for obtaining useful compounds from lichens.

Abstract: There is provided an ovenable, fold-flat baking container assemblage from a flat unassembled form into an assembled form, the container comprising a flat base (1) and at least one side wall member (20). The base has a main base portion (2) and a number of base flaps (3-6) which are hingedly connected to the main base portion. The or each side wall member (20) has a main wall portion and which has along its bottom edge one or more tabs (21), each of said tabs being capable of folding outwards relative to the main wall portion. When the main wall portion has its bottom edge in contact with the main base portion with the tabs folded outwards, the base flaps are folded into an active position and the tabs (21) are sandwiched between the base flaps (3-6) and the main base portion (2). Retaining means are provided to secure the one or more base flaps in their active position, such that the main base portion and the one or more main wall portions form an open-topped enclosed cavity.

Abstract: A food processing attachment for a food processing device includes a rotational adapter configured to be selectively coupled with a drive system of the food processing device. A food holder is coupled to the rotational adapter and having a base, wherein the food holder is selectively rotated by the rotational adapter. A central spear extends perpendicularly from a center of the base. A plurality of radial flanges extend perpendicularly from the base, wherein each radial flange of the plurality of flanges is discontinuous with the other radial flanges, wherein the central spear and the plurality of radial flanges are adapted to secure a food item in a processing space and in communication with the rotational adapter. A blade is coupled to an operable carriage and is adapted to selectively engage the food item within the processing space to remove at least a portion of the food item.

Abstract: A method of producing a food product (10) includes preparing a first mixture by combining protein, water, egg, oil, and lecithin. The method further includes mixing the first mixture for a first period of time. A second mixture is prepared by combining the first mixture, water, wheat flour, sweetener, protein isolate, a leavening agent, and salt. The second mixture is mixed for a second period of time, and then baked to form the food product.

Abstract: A frozen topologically modified dough product is produced by creating topological features in a dough piece having a main body portion including an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the topological features is at least one of undulations in the upper surface created through formation of a series of crest and trough regions and a series of tunnels created in the main body portion of the dough piece, and then freezing the dough piece to produce a frozen dough piece. When cooked, particularly through a convection baking operation, the topological features increase the surface area for convection heat transfer during the baking operation, resulting in a significantly reduced overall bake time.

Abstract: A frozen, ready-to-bake dough product has an expanded dough core and an un-proofed dough veneer. The dough core is proofed before being enveloped by the outer dough veneer to form a dual density dough product having an inner, lower density body portion and an outer, higher density body portion, with the outer body portion constituting more than half of the overall body mass. The dual density dough product is frozen into a ready-to-bake dough product. Upon baking directly from the frozen state, a surface area of the dough product expands less than 60% while a volume of the dough product basically doubles due to expansion of the dough veneer, with the dough veneer establishing a crust for a light and airy inner bread body.

Abstract: A frozen confection shaped bakery item dough composition comprising: from 10.0 wt % to 30.0 wt % water; from 5.0 wt % to 35.0 wt % sugar; from 4.0 wt % to 25.0 wt % fat; and, from 35.0 wt % to 60.0 wt % flour. A frozen confection shaped bakery item prepared from the frozen confection shaped bakery item dough composition and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: The present invention provides edible tubular food casings, a method for producing said edible tubular food casings, compositions for forming said edible tubular food casings and the use of said edible tubular food casings for example as a sausage casing, which food casings are hot water and sodium salt resistant, stable at high temperatures, can be easily shined and are ready to be stuffed with foodstuff, especially by meat, cheese or fish products, but also with vegetarian or vegan foodstuff.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically recovering breast fillets from poultry bodies or parts thereof has a conveying device to continuously convey the poultry bodies in a conveying direction. The conveying device has receiving elements to hold and convey the poultry bodies along a processing path. Processing stations are arranged on the processing path and the stations include at least a furcula-removal station and a breast fillet detaching station. At least one measuring device is arranged on the processing path downstream of the breast fillet detaching station. The poultry bodies held by the receiving elements are conveyed past the measuring device such that the sternum of the poultry bodies is oriented at least substantially transversely to the conveying direction with the breast side facing the measuring device. The measuring device has a scanning element to mechanically scan the poultry bodies on the breast side. A corresponding method is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a novel method for suppressing coloration of an oil and fat composition when a food ingredient is fried using the oil and fat composition. This method includes a step for adding a preparation oil to an edible oil and fat, and is such that: the preparation oil is a substance that has been subjected, in a step for refining a crude raw oil obtained from olives serving as an oilseed raw material, to (1) an optionally implemented neutralization step, (2) an optionally implemented bleaching step, and (3) an optionally implemented deodorization step in the stated order, without a degumming step having been implemented, where at least one of the (2) bleaching step and the (3) deodorization step is implemented; and an absorbance difference of the preparation oil is 0.05 or more, the absorbance difference being obtained by subtracting the absorbance at a wavelength of 750 nm from the absorbance at a wavelength of 660 nm, with isooctane used as a control.

Abstract: A chocolate confection comprises precisely-shaped chocolate elements bonded together at points of contact to form a porous mass having a porosity of at least 40 percent; and an edible substance disposed within the porous mass. Precisely-shaped chocolate elements, each independently have a maximum dimension of less than or equal to 3 millimeters and an aspect ratio of 3:1 to 10:1. Methods of making the precisely-shaped chocolate elements and chocolate confection are also disclosed.

Abstract: A confectionary decorating kit comprising a block comprising a plurality of decorative stamp elements and a plurality of receptacles defined in the block wherein each decorative stamp element is mounted into a matching receptacle, and wherein each decorative stamp element is removable from its matching receptacle. In addition a confectionary decorating kit comprising a plate comprising a first plate surface wherein a decorative stamp element is attachable to the first plate surface of the plate to form a decorative stamp comprising a design formed from the decorative stamp elements, and wherein the decorative stamp is for use to imprint the design into an item of edible confectionary.

Abstract: A Clean in Place assembly for a food processor includes a self-cleaning valve assembly, wherein the self-cleaning valve assembly is in fluid communication with a food flow path in the food processor. The self-cleaning valve assembly includes a valve receiving chamber and valve configured to selectively fluidly connect a food flow path inlet port to a food flow path outlet port; fluidly connect the food flow path inlet port to a multivalent port; and fluidly connect a treating solution to a dead space between the valve and the valve receiving cavity. Food product can be selectively drained or retained in food flow path, wherein the self-cleaning valve can be continuously or intermittently exposed to a treating solution for treating non-food flow path portions of the self-cleaning valve assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high protein shelf stable powder composition comprising form about 52 to 80% of a protein source having a lipid content, from about 5-18% of a protein encapsulated fat, from about 5-18% of a mineral source that is whey permeate, lactose, sweet whey powder or a dairy mineral blend or a mixture thereof and from about 0.2% to 5.0% stabilizing agent or a mixture of stabilizing agents. The composition may also contain flavorings, salts, starch, sweetener and/or soluble fiber. The amounts are by weight of the composition. The invention also relates to preparing a high protein frozen confection from the shelf stable powder composition.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a technology for developing alternative protein sources for use in industrial food production. The technology mines natural sources by a process that is done partly in silico. Instead of sampling and testing a vast library of compounds, machine learning and implementation narrows the field of functional candidates by predictive modeling based on known protein structure. Candidate proteins that are selected by this analysis are then produced and screened in a high-throughput manner by recombinant expression and testing to determine whether they have a target function. Multiple cycles of the machine learning, database mining, expression and testing are done to yield potential ingredients suitable for assessment as part of a commercial food product.

Abstract: A liquid seasoning containing a plant-based meat product to which flavor similar to a cooked and processed meat and meat texture when eating except texture by a physical resistance when chewing are given, and a method of producing such a liquid seasoning, as well as a plant-based meat product having improved meat texture and a method of producing such a plant-based meat product are provided. This disclosure further provides a method of producing a liquid seasoning containing a plant-based meat product, the method includes using a seasoning liquid, a food having emulsification capability, a dry textured vegetable protein, a food containing water-soluble polysaccharide, and edible oil/fat, as essential raw material components, mixing these essential raw material components, emulsifying the seasoning liquid, and performing a heating process at 70° C. or more and less than 100° C. after impregnating the dry textured vegetable protein with the obtained emulsified liquid seasoning.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to method, compositions and food products for improving intestinal health, treating intestinal dysbiosis and/or treating an intestinal disorder in a subject, e.g., a human or a companion animal.

Abstract: Pelleted compositions of legume forages including Arachis glabrata and/or Crotalaria juncea L. are disclosed. Arachis glabrata and/or Crotalaria juncea L. can be pelleted alone or in combination with other forages such as alfalfa, clover, and lespedeza. The pellets can be of various shapes and sizes, for example about 6.3-10.0 mm diameter and/or 13-25 mm length cylinders. The density of per unit of pellets can be about 960-1120 kg/m3. Also disclosed are methods of using the pelleted compositions. Such methods involve improving weight gain or growth of animals by causing the animal to ingest the disclosed compositions. Methods for preventing or treating gastrointestinal nematode infections in animals are also provided. Animals that may benefit from the disclosed compositions include, but are not limited to equidae, ruminants, and zoo animals, for example, horses, cattle (both beef and dairy), sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, and ostriches.

Abstract: Granulated animal feed additives having high bulk density were obtained by adding a surface-active substance to a fermentation broth containing amino acid before spray-drying, wherein low residual moisture levels were achieved at high spray rates and low granulator temperatures.

Abstract: A process for preparing a beverage or beverage component can have the following steps. Providing brewer's spent grain occurs. Then, performing a saccharification by enzymatic treatment of the brewer's spent grain and a fermentation of the saccharified brewer's spent grain with lactic acid bacteria and/or acetic acid bacteria and/or probiotics obtains a fermented broth. Filtering the fermented broth and collecting the permeate obtains the beverage or beverage component. Homogenizing the fermented broth is performed to obtain the beverage or beverage component.

Abstract: Sweetener and flavor compositions with improved taste profiles are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of making and methods of using such sweetener and flavor compositions.