Patents Issued in April 14, 2022
  • Publication number: 20220110286
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX145017 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX145017 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20220110287
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164040 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164040 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E. DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, LINDSEY RUSHFORD, TIM SCHNEIDER, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20220110288
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164041 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164041 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, LINDSEY RUSHFORD, TIM SCHNEIDER, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20220110289
    Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX176086 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX176086 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: AGRIGENETICS, INC.
    Inventors: MARK E. DARLING, TRACY ENGH, KATHLEEN FROST, JONATHAN M. REICH, LINDSEY RUSHFORD, TIM SCHNEIDER, JUSTIN VALLETTA, STEVEN WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20220110290
    Abstract: A milking system with a milking device, a milking control, a milk line in fluid connection with the milking device, and a sampling and analysis device to take a sample of the milk from the milk line and to analyse milk from the sample are disclosed. The milking control is arranged to control the milking device on the basis of the analysis. The sampling and analysis device includes a control unit, a tape reel provided with a tape that is lengthwise provided with a series of consecutive reagent pads that provide a detectable response in the presence of a substance in the sample, a tape mover to move the tape, a dosing device to supply a part of the sample onto a reagent pad on the tape, and a camera to obtain an image of the reagent pad supplied with the droplet, and an analysis device to analyse the obtained images to provide to the milking control device an indication of a presence or concentration of said substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: LELY PATENT N.V.
    Inventors: Pieter Gerlof DE GROOT, Abram Christiaan KNIP
  • Publication number: 20220110291
    Abstract: A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin L. Torgerson, Nathan Hedlund, Matthew J. Stuessel
  • Publication number: 20220110292
    Abstract: An extruded butter stick product includes a plurality of pre-defined portions successively connected lengthwise to an adjacent portion by a connecting bridge, each bridge comprising a height that is at least 15% and up to 50% of the total height of the butter stick. Sidewalls of the successively connected portions define at least one trough leading to the bridge. Sidewalls may provide a surface for gripping one of the portions, and a bridge may define a fulcrum for breaking a portion from the butter stick such that each portion of the butter stick can be individually separated from the butter stick at the bridge. Alternatively, sidewalls and the connecting bridge may provide a guide for cutting the pre-defined portions. The butter sticks may be produced by an extruder and/or an extruder die defining an aperture with teeth for defining the troughs and connecting bridges in the butter stick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph V. Burger, Jonathan Anderson, Sharon K. Cody, Lisa Ryan
  • Publication number: 20220110293
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a slat unit for a livestock barn that significantly reduces efforts in a laying operation and that is hygienic and highly durable. A slat unit 10 for a livestock barn made of stainless steel that is a preferable floor material at an excretion area in a livestock barn includes at least a plurality of elongated slat panels 12, one or more horizontal members 14 that connect the plurality of slat panels 12 arranged side by side in a crosswise direction and in parallel in a longitudinal direction of each slat panel 12. Both longitudinal sides of each of the slat panels 12 are mountain-folded to form side wall portions 16. An angle between a planar portion 15 of each of the slat panels 12 and the respective side wall portions 16 is smaller than 90°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: U-CHIKA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takeshi Chikamori
  • Publication number: 20220110294
    Abstract: A wearable apparatus for transporting an animal in worn about the human torso wherein the animal will rest in a secured portion similar to the body of a backpack on an individual's back with straps that rest over a human's shoulders. The carrier provides plenty of breathable openings for the animal, as well as several pockets on the device and a hydration pass for the human, as well. There is an adjustable strap that permits the carrier to be draped over the shoulder, across the human chest made from a padded material, too. This device allows the pet to be carried distances while remaining safe and comfortable on one's back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Ian Berk, Emily Miethner
  • Publication number: 20220110295
    Abstract: In one aspect of a livestock device, the livestock device may be configured with two opposed and corresponding door frames. A neck bar may be engaged with each door frame via an upper extension arm and a lower extension arm. The door frames may be selectively moved between an open and closed position with respect to one another. The neck bars may be selectively moved between a retracted and extended position with respect to the door frames. The livestock device may be configured to secure the position of, restrain, and/or properly orient an animal, and/or to secure the position of, restrain, and/or properly orient a portion of an animal (e.g., its head, neck, etc.) with respect to another portion of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Loren Bakko
  • Publication number: 20220110296
    Abstract: An unloading mechanism with double food stirring trays includes a food stirring device and a driving device, and the food stirring device comprises a rotating shaft, an upper food stirring tray and a lower food stirring tray; the upper food stirring tray comprises upper food stirring plates, the lower food stirring tray comprises lower food stirring plates, the number of the lower food stirring plates is larger than that of the upper food stirring plates; the outer wall of the rotating shaft is provided with an installation groove, and the lower food stirring plates are provided with installation strips matched with the installation groove; and the unloading device comprises a food storage bin, a transition bin and the unloading mechanism with double food stirring trays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Jin Wu, Wenfeng Hu, Xin Hu
  • Publication number: 20220110297
    Abstract: A device that assists with putting elastic or rubber dog boots on a dog's paws. The has two arms and a compression spring therebetween that assist in stretching the opening or aperture of an elastic boot and holding the boot opening in this expanded shape such that the boot can be easily put on the pet paw. The device can then easily be removed, leaving the elastic shoe on the dog.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Daniel A O'Connor
  • Publication number: 20220110298
    Abstract: An equine adjustable blanket system for a horse having a neck, a back, a barrel, a dock, a withers, a chest, a mane, at least one shoulder, a point of said at least one shoulder, a forearm, and at least one scapula is disclosed. The equine adjustable blanket system has a horse blanket and a yoke device. The horse blanket is disposable upon and in contacting engagement with the back of the horse and the yoke device is disposable upon and in contacting engagement with the chest of the horse. The yoke device and the horse blanket being mutually and matingly couplable to each other to form the equine adjustable blanket system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Pamela Sue Heintz
  • Publication number: 20220110299
    Abstract: A brooder assembly for warming chicks in a simulated natural environment includes a pad, which is heated and thus can heat chicks positioned on a top of the pad. A figurine is engaged to and extends from the top of the pad. The figurine is substantially centrally positioned on the pad. The figurine is shaped to mimic a hen standing upon the pad and thus can comfort the chicks positioned on the pad. The figurine also reflects heat emanating from the pad downwardly upon the chicks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Randall Eaglen
  • Publication number: 20220110300
    Abstract: A multifunctional birdhouse can be configured into a birdhouse or a birdfeeder and provides easy cleaning access. The multifunctional birdhouse comprises a birdhouse enclosure and a reversible drawer. The birdhouse enclosure is the main structural housing for the multifunctional birdhouse. The reversible drawer allows the multifunctional birdhouse to be configured as a birdhouse or a birdfeeder based on the orientation of the reversible drawer when engaged to the birdhouse enclosure. The reversible drawer can be slid into and out of the birdhouse enclosure when desired. Further, the reversible drawer allows for easy cleaning of the multifunctional birdhouse due to the capability to detach the reversible drawer from the birdhouse enclosure when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Chia Wern Chong
  • Publication number: 20220110301
    Abstract: A skimmer (1) for aquariums comprises a base (10) and a container (20) which is provided with at least two lateral connectors (21, 22) which comprise a main connector (22) and an auxiliary connector (21). The skimmer further comprises a cup (30), in which the foam is collected. The base comprises at least four openings, a first opening (11) and a second opening (12) opening inside the container (20) and being connected to a third opening (13) and a fourth opening (14), respectively, so that the skimmer can operate at least in two different configurations: a first single-pump configuration and a second double-pump configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: SEACHEM LABORATORIES, INC.
    Inventors: Paolo PETTENON, Marco PIEROBON, Federico CARRARO, James A ROGERS
  • Publication number: 20220110302
    Abstract: The present invention is a collapsible bait net comprising netting mounted to a flexible flat metal bar or blade joined at its ends by a fastening means to form a closed hoop net assembly that maintains its shape and structural integrity. The assembly includes six stabilizing cords positioned equidistant from each other along the circumference of the closed hoop, which cords converge at the center of the assembly, and are connected to each other by a fastening means. The six stabilizing cords are connected to a single draw cord which is used to cast the bait net into a desired depth of water then pull it back. The assembly collapses for easy storage by rotating or twisting into a double figure 8 configuration having three sections that are folded onto each other from top to bottom to create three smaller overlapping closed hoops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Yunior Dominguez
  • Publication number: 20220110303
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for expanding a rod from a collapsed position to a formed position are disclosed. One such apparatus includes a plurality of segments for forming the body of the collapsible rod including with each segment coupled to each immediately adjacent segment of the plurality of segments. The apparatus may include a coupler for coupling each segment of the plurality of segments to each immediately adjacent segment of the plurality of segments. The coupler may stretch from a base segment to the tip of the apparatus and may be biased to apply a force to hold the plurality of segments in a formed position and to urge the plurality of segments into a formed position from a collapsed position. In the formed position, the plurality of segments may be aligned end-to-end to form a rod and in the collapsed position, the plurality of segments may be folded against each other such that cylindrical walls of each of the plurality of segments are positioned adjacent each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Wei Zhang
  • Publication number: 20220110304
    Abstract: A rotatable fishing rod handle device with adjustable bending and straightening includes a handle body, a wheel seat and a connecting rod, wherein a front end portion of the handle body is provided with a mounting hole inwardly. A rear end portion of the wheel seat is provided with a coupling shaft. The coupling shaft is located and rotatable in the mounting hole. A shaft body of the coupling shaft is provided with a groove, in which a latch protrusion and a spring are disposed. An end of the latch protrusion protrudes outward to a notch of the groove and the latch protrusion is elastically disposed in the groove through the spring. A first position limiting hole is formed at a position corresponding to the groove on the coupling shaft on a side wall of the handle body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Weihai Timery Metal Industry Co.,Ltd.
    Inventor: Shugang Sun
  • Publication number: 20220110305
    Abstract: A reel system includes a fishing reel including a spool, an electrical module, and a multi-gear system. The electrical module is coupled to the fishing reel. The electrical module includes a motor configured to turn the spool. A first position in the multi-gear system is configured to turn the spool via the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Pappas
  • Publication number: 20220110306
    Abstract: An apparatus for stowing and/or transporting rod-shaped structures such that the rods are easily insertable into, and removable from, the rod holder when it is located underneath an overhead obstruction that would otherwise prevent insertion or removal of rods into the rod holder. The rod holder rotates away from the receiving structure to which it is attached by operation of a rotatable attachment between the rod holder and a base. The base comprises a latching mechanism to prevent the rod holder from rotating unless it is released using a latch release lever. The rod holder allows insertion of longer rods into the rod holder than would otherwise be possible using rod holders of the prior art. The rod holder increases ease of access to rods stored in the rod holder. An exemplary use case is the storage of fishing rods under a T-top on a fishing boat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. Ottomanelli, Jordan H. Smith, Charles C. Squires
  • Publication number: 20220110307
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a conductive termite bait device, including: a strip elongate along a first direction; a first insulative layer disposed along at least a portion of the strip; and a bait layer disposed between the first insulative layer and the strip. The bait layer may be configured to attract termites. In some embodiments, the first insulative layer and the bait layer are compressed to thereby bind the first insulative layer and the bait layer together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Wenguo Ge
  • Publication number: 20220110308
    Abstract: The present utility model discloses a lighting mosquito killer lamp, which comprises a main body and a base that is joined with the main body. The main body comprises a housing, a lampshade arranged in the housing, and a high-voltage mesh wire arranged on the lampshade. The base is used for receiving power. The lighting mosquito killer lamp further comprises a lighting lamp and an ultraviolet lamp. The lighting lamp is different from the ultraviolet lamp, and the lighting lamp and the ultraviolet lamp are controlled independently of each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Adis Sabic, Wong Kar Tat, An Wei Wei
  • Publication number: 20220110309
    Abstract: A trap for certain insect pests may be configured to be particularly suitable for bedbugs and take the form of a foldable pitfall bedbug trap. The pitfall trap walls extend vertically upwardly at an angle and are sufficiently rough to permit bedbugs to climb to an upper edge of the trap, whereas the inner surfaces of the pitfall trap walls have been treated with a smooth material, such as being laminated, causing bedbugs at the upper edge to fall upon initiating contact with the inner pitfall walls and their smooth characteristics. The resultant foldable pitfall bedbug trap is relatively inexpensive to produce and easily user-deployable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: JEFFREY C. WHITE
  • Publication number: 20220110310
    Abstract: An agricultural applicator machine has a frame and at least one horizontally extending boom assembly. The boom assembly pivots to a folded position in which it is secured in a boom-cradle mechanism. The boom-cradle mechanism includes a crossmember and a boom rest at an outer end of the crossmember, the boom rest having a rigid inboard boom stop, a rigid outboard boom stop, and a saddle portion. The inboard boom stop extends from the saddle portion in an out-of-phase configuration relative the outboard boom stop. The boom-cradle mechanism has a locking assembly having an actuator assembly configured to rotate the crossmember, and thus the cradle boom rest. The actuator assembly connects to the crossmember through a linkage assembly. The actuator assembly causes the crossmember to rotate causing the boom rest to move between an open position and a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua Aaron RASA, Jeffrey Michael ZIMMERMAN, Mark Aron CROWLEY
  • Publication number: 20220110311
    Abstract: An animal trap includes a pair of complementary curved jaws rotatably mounted on a frame or base plate, and springs on the frame cooperating with a pair of opposed levers for urging the jaws toward each other from an open position to a closed or animal foot-holding restraining position. A foot pan is located on the frame between the jaws. A trigger release assembly is employed to restrain the jaws in the open position by being engaged between the pan and jaws. When the animal steps on the pan causing it to move axially downward, the trigger-release assembly is activated causing the spring-biased levers to close the jaws about the foot of the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Kimball Harris
  • Publication number: 20220110312
    Abstract: A mouthpiece for an intraoral game caller having teeth holding members that cover and hold tops and sides of the teeth. Side portions extend from the teeth holding members and a roof portion extends from the side portions. The teeth holding members anchor the roof portion against the roof of the mouth so that the roof portion contacts, covers, and seals a portion of the roof of the mouth. A retaining slot in the roof portion provides for reversible insertion and removal of an intraoral game caller. The mouthpiece is made entirely of plastic or rubber, is flexible, and is custom fit for each user so that it can be worn comfortably for a long period of time. The mouthpiece allows a user to move the tongue to produce sound without having to also use the tongue to keep the intraoral game caller adjacent to the roof of the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Farrell Robinson, Farrell Eugene Robinson
  • Publication number: 20220110313
    Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the controlled spreading of predator acarians, wherein the system comprises at least one case, the case having at least one orifice suitable for predator acarians to pass through from the inside of the case to the outside of the case, the system also comprising, in each case, predator acarians, prey acarians of said predator acarians, a substrate for the prey acarians and for the predator acarians and preferentially a source of food for the prey acarians, the system being characterized in that the weight of the substrate is less than twice the total weight of the predator acarians and of the prey acarians.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Bioline France
    Inventors: Simon Foster, Maria Riera Turro, Maxime Ferrero, Jacques Frandon
  • Publication number: 20220110314
    Abstract: A nucleic acid preservation solution, a preparation method and application for same is disclosed. The nucleic acid preservation solution of the invention includes, by weight percentage, citric acid 13%-35%, Tween 20 0.50%-2.50%, disodium ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) 13%-40%, sodium sulfate 35%-70%, polyethylene glycol octyl phenyl ether 0.50%-2.50%, and the balance being diethylpyrocarbonate (DEPC) water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicants: Guangdong Longsee Biomedical Co. LTD., Foshan Langsee Biotechnology Co. LTD.
    Inventors: Zhao Zhang, Jiayin Diao, Yan Ma, Kangdi Zheng, Tao Chen
  • Publication number: 20220110315
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a solution for preservation, perfusion, and/or reperfusion of an organ, preferably the heart for transplantation or after coronary angioplasty/coronary arterial bypass. The solution contains a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, e.g. naltrindole-5?-isothiocynate hydrochloride and naltriben methanesulfonate hydrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Robert BARSOTTI, Lindon YOUNG
  • Publication number: 20220110316
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for improving the removal of gas from cryogenic freezing bags. For example, this document describes methods and devices for restricting air paths within the cryogenic freezing bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Lester W. Myers
  • Publication number: 20220110317
    Abstract: A continuous refrigeration system for kidney transplantation surgery includes: a kidney bag, an extracorporeal ring and an intracorporal ring. One end of the kidney bag is provided with a bag mouth that allows the kidney and crushed ice to enter the interior of the kidney bag; the extracorporeal ring and the intracorporal ring are spaced on the kidney bag, and a lead-out end is provided both outside and inside the bottom of the kidney bag. A partial length of the kidney bag is supported to form the through circulation passage through which the kidney enters the kidney bag and thus obtaining a carrier for entering the human body, making the operation simple, convenient and fast. The lead-out end is provided so that the kidney bag is adapted to laparoscopic surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Xun SUN, Yanlin GUO
  • Publication number: 20220110318
    Abstract: Liquid compositions for preserving and storing pollen, especially maize pollen, include pollen suspensions in solutions with particular pH ranges. Methods for preserving and storing pollen, especially maize pollen, include suspending pollen in solutions with particular pH ranges and storing them at particular temperatures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: MAREN L ARLING, EMILY BERNTSON, KEVIN DAY, WILLIAM JAMES GORDON-KAMM, HENA GUO, JUSTIN ANDREW SCHARES, YUE YUN
  • Publication number: 20220110319
    Abstract: We describe methods and materials for inhibiting the growth of a microbial pathogen of a plant. The method comprises the steps of applying to the plant a combination of a dye-bearing compound which is a reactive oxygen species photosensitizer; and a copper compound, which increases the microbial lethality of the dye-bearing compound towards the microbial pathogen; and exposing the plant to light to activate the combination of the dye-bearing compound and the copper compound and inhibiting growth of a microbial pathogen of a plant. The combination of the dye-bearing compound and the copper compound may result in a synergistic ability to reduce the growth of a plant pathogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Brian France, William Bell
  • Publication number: 20220110320
    Abstract: Described herein are antimicrobial copolymers comprising (i) a polymer backbone and a plurality of thiouronium groups covalently bonded to the polymer backbone and (ii) a plurality of quaternary ammonium groups covalently bonded to the polymer backbone. Also described herein are methods for making the copolymers described herein and their use in disinfecting compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Schlenoff, Sandrine Lteif
  • Publication number: 20220110321
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling a dicamba-resistant weed, including the step of: applying dicamba or a salt thereof and at least one different herbicide to the dicamba-resistant weed or a habitat of the dicamba-resistant weed. According to the present invention, a method that exhibits an excellent control effect in weed control can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yoshinao SADA, Yoshinobu JIN
  • Publication number: 20220110322
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling or preventing infestation of a rice plant by the phytopathogenic microorganism Gibberella fujikuroi, comprising applying to a crop of rice 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventor: Matthias GABERTHUEEL
  • Publication number: 20220110323
    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 multi-site inhibitor or a strobilurin inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: W. John Owen, Chenglin Yao, Beth Lorsbach
  • Publication number: 20220110324
    Abstract: Described herein are fungicidal compositions and methods of controlling and/or suppressing phytopathogenic fungi and fungus-like pathogens and maintaining crop health. Particularly described are fungicidal compositions and methods of controlling the phytopathogenic fungi and the Aphanomyces fungus-like pathogen and maintaining crop health in crops susceptible to infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Schilling, Trent McCrea
  • Publication number: 20220110325
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION AG
    Inventors: Andrew EDMUNDS, Myriem EL QACEMI, Amandine KOLLETH KRIEGER, Sebastian RENDLER, Jürgen Harry SCHAETZER
  • Publication number: 20220110326
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein relates generally to compositions and formulations and methods of use of combinations of pyroglutamic acid and NBPT for improving plant health characteristics, such as crude protein yield and increasing percent nitrogen in plant tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Darin Lickfeldt, Amy Burton, Sandra Paa, Nicholas William Vandervort
  • Publication number: 20220110327
    Abstract: In one aspect, there is provided a metal-infused, antimicrobial material comprising a base substrate including at least one organic compound with a functional group, a seed layer that is chemically bonded to the base substrate and has a chemical structure including an ion of an antimicrobial metal that is chemically bonded to the functional group via a coordinated covalent bond, and a bulk metal layer of a metal oxide or a metal hydroxide of the antimicrobial metal that is chemically bonded to the seed layer, where the bulk layer has a chemical structure including at least one molecule of the metal oxide or the metal hydroxide of the antimicrobial metal that is bonded to the ion of the antimicrobial metal in the seed layer via a metal-oxide ionic bond. In another aspect, there is provided a method for preparing a metal-infused, antimicrobial material as disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Robert LYN, John PERSIC
  • Publication number: 20220110328
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-viral nanoformulation suitable for diverse surface application in form of hydrogel based nanoemulsion, or an aerosol spray. The present invention discloses incorporation of nanomaterials such as functionalized carbon quantum dots (F-CQDs), copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) or silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into the hydrogel (HG) scaffold to act as chemical barrier and anti-viral agent against SARS-CoV-2 or Escherichia coli: phage MS2. The nanoformulation is coated on personal protective equipment's (PPE) and different surfaces such as glass, steel and plastic to control viral infection including corona virus infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Mani GAJENDIRAN, Ruchi JAIN, Arjyabaran SINHA, Koushik BHOWMIK, Om PARKASH, Mukesh Kumar VYAS, Jyotiranjan OTA, Samik Kumar HAIT, Vivekanand KAGDIYAL, Deepak SAXENA, Sankara Sri Venkata RAMAKUMAR
  • Publication number: 20220110329
    Abstract: A microbial inhibiting system for angled asphalt roofs. The system includes copper-based strips along the ridge of the roof, wherein the proximal edges of the copper-based strips are operatively associated between a ridge vent and a portion of the upper roof. A distal end of the copper-based strips may provide windshear bends to keep the whole system in place during high winds. Once installed onto an asphalt roof, the present invention is adapted so that rainwater is directed over the copper-base members of the system, causing a chemical reaction therewith, wherein the resulting chemical will wash away along the roofing membrane, removing any mold, algae, and moss as the chemically infused rainwater rolls down the roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventor: Gary Carella
  • Publication number: 20220110330
    Abstract: The subject invention provides materials and methods that effectively support innate immunity and/or disperse pathogenic biofilms using readily available, nontoxic, natural substances, while supporting restoration of normal microbiotic homeostasis. In one embodiment, the subject invention provides anti-biofilm compositions comprising one or more probiotic organisms, anti-microbial honey, and other ingredients such as prebiotic compounds, other hive products, green tea derivatives, other plant derivatives, and vitamin D3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: EVA A. BERKES, NICHOLAS T. MONSUL, FREDERICK T. BOEHM
  • Publication number: 20220110331
    Abstract: A method for controlling a plant disease according to an embodiment includes treating a plant part, a seed, or a soil with a composition including at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of glutamic acid, proline, tryptophan, and a combination thereof as an effective component. A method for promoting growth of an effective microorganism or controlling a plant disease uses prebiotics. As the amino acids have an effect of significantly promoting the growth of effective microorganism and having sustained maintenance of the effective microorganism at the same time and can reduce the incidence rate of plant disease, they can enhance the usefulness of eco-friendly microbial strains for disease control and be advantageously used as a substitute for chemical control agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Youn-Sig KWAK, Da-Ran KIM
  • Publication number: 20220110332
    Abstract: A natural repellent is based upon the use of pine oil as the sole active ingredient, in combination with inert ingredients (such as denatured ethanol or ethyl alcohol) and a proper conveying medium. The pine oil may take the form of a refined oil of pine, aromatic compounds thereof, or any derivative or monoterpene compound thereof. In particular, the repellent is based upon the use of 0.01-50% refined pine oil (by volume) and is particularly well-suited for use as a tick repellent, as well as for controlling the presence of other biting/non-biting insects and arachnids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Organtick LLC
    Inventor: Nicole Chinnici
  • Publication number: 20220110333
    Abstract: A dough processing machine for treating products in the food industry may comprise at least two workstations arranged consecutively along a transport path of products, where operation of the workstation, in a direction of transport being the first one, depends on a first performance parameter L1 and operation of the workstation, in the direction of transport being the second one, depends on a second performance parameter L2. The dough processing machine may further comprise a control unit which is connected to the workstations for adjusting the performance parameters, and an input device connected to the control unit via which a factor F = L 1 L 2 can be adjusted. The control unit is configured to adjust the performance parameters of the first workstation and the second workstation as a function of F and to leave all other factors F nm = L n L m unchanged, where Ln, Lm are performance parameters of different workstations n, m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: FRITSCH BAKERY TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Samuel GEBHARDT, Johannes LANG
  • Publication number: 20220110334
    Abstract: The invention refers to a process for obtaining dough compositions made from flour and starch having rheological characteristics that are adequate for the manufacture of food products, by mixing dry ingredients (flour, starch and additives) in determined ratios, and adding an adequate amount of water to the mix until obtaining homogenous dough. The obtained dough is of great use for the food industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Braulio MEJÍA TEJADA, Olga Patricia LONDOÑO MORALES, Jorge Andrés GALLEGO RESTREPO, Jorge Esteban AVALOS PATIÑO, Carlos Mario MONTOYA ESTRADA
  • Publication number: 20220110335
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the technical field of food processing, particularly to a grilling method for controlling the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in charcoal grilled meat. The grilling method comprises: Step 1, dispensing to-be-grilled meat into boxes with sealing covers, and adding edible oil into the boxes, wherein a ratio of edible oil to the weight of meat is 25˜50 mL/1000 g, and sealing the covers; Step 2, carrying out plasma treatment on the meat sealed in Step 1; and Step 3: placing the meat treated using plasma onto a grill and grilling. The grilling method for controlling the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in charcoal grilled meat is simple, convenient, and easy to operate; it is not needed adding unessential food additives, thereby significantly reducing the content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in meat products, saving cost and improving safety while remaining the flavor of food itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Minyi Han, Yangjian Hu, Xianming Zeng, Huhu Wang, Weijun He, Junjie Ye, Shaolin Deng, Xinglian Xu, Guanghong Zhou