Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00321 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 00321 TOP is a determinate tomato variety of the peeled elongated type for the processing market, comprising resistance to Verticillium dahliae, Fusarium oxysporum s.p. lycopersici Race 2 (ex 3), Meloidogyne incognita, Leveillula taurica, and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV).

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00319 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 00319 TOP is a determinate tomato variety of the Brix type with extended field holding capacity for the processing market, comprising resistance to Verticillium dahliae, Fusarium oxysporum s.p. lycopersici Race 2 (ex 3), Meloidogyne incognita, Leveillula taurica, and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus (TSWV).

Abstract: An animal litter composition having reduced adhesive properties, and a related method, are disclosed. The animal litter can include a clay-based liquid absorbing material, a filler including one or both of the following: a non-absorbent, non-soluble substrate; an absorbent substrate, and at least one oil present in an amount such that the animal litter composition has a total oil content of about 1.0% by weight to about 7.5% by weight based on the total weight of the animal litter composition.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled pet bed system includes an electrically powered cooling unit. The cooling unit has a compressor, a condenser, a refrigerant metering device, and an evaporator that are fluidly coupled together to allow a refrigerant to flow through the cooling unit in a refrigeration cycle. A pet bed assembly of the system is configured to rest upon a support surface. The pet bed assembly has an upper bed pad containing or being configured to contain a heat sink liquid to facilitate dissipation of heat and/or cold within the upper bed pad to avoid concentrated areas of hot and/or cold from forming on the upper bed pad. The pet bed assembly further includes a lower bed support that supports the upper bed pad. The lower bed support contains the evaporator of the cooling unit. The evaporator is positioned adjacent to and below the upper bed pad so that heat is transferred between the upper bed pad and the evaporator to facilitate cooling of the upper bed pad.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved systems and methods for flushing out animal footbaths at remote locations which do not have a reliable or high pressure water supply. Embodiments of the flushing systems of the present invention preferably include at least one fluid pressurizing pump and one or more large fluid storage tanks which receive water from a source and place it under pressure for use in the system.

Abstract: An absorbent core for a diaper for a non-human has a total superabsorbent polymer (SAP) load. The absorbent core includes a first zone including a first absorbent section and a second absorbent section, a second zone including a third absorbent section, and a third zone including a fourth absorbent section and a fifth absorbent section. The absorbent sections each include a range of 15% to 20% of the total SAP load. The second zone is between the first zone and the third zone. The absorbent core further includes seals surrounding each of the first absorbent section, the second absorbent section, the third absorbent section, the fourth absorbent section, and the fifth absorbent section. One of the seals extends through the first zone between the first absorbent section and the second absorbent section, and another of the seals extends through the third zone between the fourth absorbent section and the fifth absorbent section.

Abstract: A large animal lifting and moving apparatus includes a frame having a front end and a rear end, the frame, a drive shaft rotatably coupled to the frame, a drive motor coupled to the frame and operatively coupled to the drive shaft; the drive motor selectively powered by a power source, and one or more roller chains coupled to the drive shaft. The frame is structured to support a large animal between the front end and the rear end and structured to be moved during operation of the large animal lifting and moving apparatus. When the drive motor is powered by the power source, the drive motor drives the drive shaft and the roller chains coupled to the drive shaft.

Abstract: The egg sorting device includes an image data acquisition unit that acquires image data representing an image obtained by photographing an egg; a first determination unit that determines a state of an egg according to image data acquired by the image data acquisition unit by a learning model trained using training data including information indicating a state of an egg and image data related to the egg; and a decision unit that decides a classification of the egg according to a determination result of a state of an egg.

Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial honeycomb foundation for beehives wherein a single foundation sheet includes cells of more than one size to accommodate both worker bees and drone bees. An array of hexagonally-shaped cells may be provided on either or both sides of a dividing film wall. Within the array of cells on each side of the dividing film wall there are provided an array of worker bee sized cells, typically in the range of between about 4.6 mm and 5.5 mm, and an array of drone bee sized cells, typically in the range of between about 6.4 mm and 6.6 mm. The hexagonally-shaped honeycomb cells projecting from the front surface of the dividing film wall are offset from the hexagonally-shaped honeycomb cells projecting from the rear surface of the dividing film wall.

Abstract: A method of culturing an aquaculture of an aquatic animal species of interest is disclosed. The method comprises inoculating the aquaculture with bacteria of at least one genera selected from the group consisting of Pseudomonas, Limnohabitans, Janthinobacterium, Stenotrophomonas, Aeromonas, Acinetobacter and Morganella, wherein the bacteria are provided in an amount sufficient to increase the survival and/or weight of the aquatic animal, thereby culturing the aquaculture of the aquatic animal species.

Abstract: A hybridization method of Sinocyclocheilus grahami and carp, which comprises parent fish cultivation, artificial insemination, fish egg incubating and fry feeding, strictly controls environmental parameters and feed types of parent fish cultivation, simulates good living conditions for S. grahami and carp, is beneficial for wild S. grahami and carp to adapt to the artificial breeding environment quickly, realizes natural spermatogenesis and oviposition in artificial environment without using the oxytocin, and provides sperm and eggs both in quality and quantity for artificial hybridization. At the same time, the key parameters during incubation (including incubating water level, water temperature, water flow velocity, pH, dissolved oxygen and sterilization of fertilized eggs, etc.) are also defined to provide suitable environmental conditions for the successful incubation of fertilized eggs.

Abstract: An ecological conservation system and method for an artificial coastal wetland are provided. The system can include a fish and shrimp ecological breeding area, an artemia breeding area and a bromine extraction and salt production area, where a water inlet channel is arranged on a side of the fish and shrimp ecological breeding area; a sedimentation and biological purification channel is arranged between the fish and shrimp ecological breeding area and the artemia breeding area; a drainage channel is arranged between the artemia breeding area and the bromine extraction and salt production area; and waterfowl habitat islands are built in the fish and shrimp ecological breeding area and the artemia breeding area.

Abstract: A watercraft for breeding aquatic organisms, including an aquaculture facility and a device for feeding water into the aquaculture facility so that water intended to be fed into the aquaculture facility can escape from a body of water in which the watercraft is floating. A feed opening for receiving the water from the body of water is open in the longitudinal direction of the watercraft and/or is arranged below a water line of the watercraft. The feed opening is arranged on the hull of the watercraft, preferably on the bow. The watercraft includes a device for letting out water from the aquaculture facility to the body of water. An outlet opening of the outlet device is open in the longitudinal direction of the watercraft and/or is arranged below the water line of the watercraft. The outlet opening preferably being arranged on the hull of the watercraft, on the bow thereof.

Abstract: A submersible pen system (100) for aquaculture is described. The pen comprises a hub (4) for coupling the pen system (100) to an anchor and a collar (1) circumferentially arranged around the hub (4) and having a variable buoyancy. A first end of at least one net panel (6) is coupled to the collar (1) and at least one tensioning element (5) is coupled to a second end of the at least one net panel (6). A stabilising diaphragm (50) is coupled to each of the hub (4) and the collar (1) and is at least partially deformable, the at least one net panel (6) providing surfaces at least partially defining a pen having a containment volume. The stabilising diaphragm (50) is configured to operatively provide a stabilising force between the hub (4) and the collar (1) such that a deformation of the stabilising resilient diaphragm (50) effects a degree of movement in the collar (1) with respect to the hub (4) when exposed to external dynamic loading.

Abstract: An aquarium filter assembly includes a transfer tube to convey aquarium liquid and a pre-filter member secured to an end of the transfer tube. The pre-filter member may include a rigid porous media basket, or it may include a micron filter of pleated media.

Abstract: Non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using them are provided, wherein said non-human animals have a genome comprising an engineered or recombinant diversity cluster within an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region, which engineered or recombinant diversity cluster comprises an insertion of one or more coding sequences of a non-immunoglobulin polypeptide of interest. Non-human animals described herein express antibodies characterized by complementary determining regions (CDRs), in particular, CDR3s having diversity that directs binding to particular antigens. Methods for producing antibodies from non-human animals are also provided, which antibodies contain human variable regions and mouse constant regions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are non-human animals (e.g., rodents, e.g., mice or rats) genetically engineered to express a humanized T cell co-receptor (e.g., humanized CD4 and/or CD8 (e.g., CD8? and/or CD8?)), a human or humanized T cell receptor (TCR) comprising a variable domain encoded by at least one human TCR variable region gene segment and/or a human or humanized major histocompatibility complex that binds the humanized T cell co-receptor (e.g., human or humanized MHC II (e.g., MHC II ? and/or MHC II ? chains) and/or MHC I (e.g., MHC I?) respectively, and optionally human or humanized ?2 microglobulin). Also provided are embryos, tissues, and cells expressing the same. Methods for making a genetically engineered animal that expresses at least one humanized T cell co-receptor (e.g., humanized CD4 and/or CD8), at least one humanized MHC that associates with the humanized T cell co-receptor (e.g., humanized MHC II and/or MHC I, respectively) and/or the humanized TCR are also provided.

Abstract: A bottle-style reel for bow-fishing and the like provides a retriever bottle that is tipped out of the vertical plane defined by the crank axis and the rotation of interengaging wheels that grip the fishing line and push it into the retriever bottle. In this way the retriever mechanism of the interengaging wheels can be aligned with the bow grip for reduced torque and simplified mounting.

Abstract: An odor-bearing soft bait fishing lure with a core with a number of holes in it. The core includes a fish-attractant substance. An outer shell encases the core. The shell has at least one opening that exposes the core to the water when the lure is used in the water, to thereby expose the fish-attractant substance of the core to the water.

Abstract: Fishing lures are disclosed herein. One fishing lure, includes a body having a front portion and a back portion wherein the front and back portion are constructed and arranged such that at least one of the portions can move with respect to the other portion and an electromagnetic field generation system having a magnet and a coil of conductive wire wherein the wire has a contact at each end of the coil and wherein the magnet and the coil are separated from each other such that the magnet is located in either the front portion or back portion and the coil is located in the portion not containing the magnet.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a lipped seal in the axial direction of the pinion of the fishing reel. An axial seal, rather than radial seal, provides a contact seal that relies less on manufacturing consistencies of the parts within the fishing reel.

Abstract: The present disclosure disclosed a magnetic braking mechanism which includes a spool, a magnet assembly arranged on a side of the spool for generating magnetic induction lines, and a magnetic braking assembly connected to the spool and including at least two metal plates and a centrifugal adjusting assembly. The metal plates are disposed between the magnet assembly and the spool, and the centrifugal adjusting assembly is used for automatically adjusting spacing between the metal plates and an axis of the spool according to a rotation speed of the spool, so as to adjust range of the magnetic induction lines cut by the metal plates, thereby automatically adjusting magnitude of a braking force. Further disclosed are a baitcast reel and a fishing tool.

Abstract: A protective case for a fishing lure allows the fishing lure to remain attached to a fishing line on a fishing rod and protects the lure from damage. The case also prevents hooks on the fishing lure from inadvertently cutting or hurting the user or other objects during transport. The fishing lure protective case forms a shell around the fishing lure and includes a small opening at one end to accommodate the fishing line onto which the lure is attached. The protective case is secured to the fishing rod by placing a hook on the case into one of the guides on the rod.

Abstract: A device, system, and method of controlling pests are disclosed. The system includes an active infrared sensor including infrared emitters and photodetectors. The active infrared sensor is configured to determine an active infrared signature for a monitored space, determine whether the active infrared signature is outside a predetermined window in relation to a baseline signature, and activate a controller in response to determining that the active infrared signature is outside the window. The controller is configured to perform a pest control action in response to activation. The pest control action may include notifying a remote system. The active infrared sensor may be included in a housing having a first opening, a second opening, and a passage sized to receive an insect. The active infrared sensor may be coupled to the housing such that the active infrared sensor is positioned to illuminate part of the passage.

Abstract: A method of controlling mosquito populations is disclosed. The method includes: placing a plurality of ovitraps into an area where it is desired to reduce a mosquito population; filling the ovitraps with water; introducing a defined larvicidal amount of a water conditioning agent comprising cow urine into a given volume of water into the ovitraps to condition the water absent of a separate or additional pesticide; leaving the conditioned water for at least 7 weeks; and monitoring at least one of the ovitrap and the area to determine effectiveness.

Abstract: A fly trap configured to contact a window surface includes a frame and a cover. The frame includes a top surface and a bottom surface. A portion of the bottom surface is configured to contact the window surface, and the frame defines an interior and an ingress for permitting flies to enter the interior from a side of the frame. The cover includes an adhesive fly capture surface configured to face the window surface and attach the cover to the top surface of the frame. The cover enclosing the interior at the top surface of the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wasp catcher configured to aid a user in removing wasps and their nests from a given area. The wasp catcher has three main components, a telescoping handle, a trigger-activated insecticide, and a flexible containment chamber. The wasp catcher's design allows the user to contain the nest, including the associated wasps, and then release a concentrated dose of insecticide from a disposable capsule directly onto the nest from a safe distance. A trigger located on the handle allows the insecticide capsule to be activated. A pressurized canister, similar to a CO2 canister, can be utilized in which the pressurized contents are released when the canister is punctured. The containment chamber would be made of a flexible material, like silicone or rubber, which will have some transparency to allow the user to sight the nest through the containment chamber.

Abstract: Pruning robot including means for removing processionary caterpillar nests, the robot being characterized in that it is carried by a drone provided with an onboard automaton, which is equipped with an electromechanical tool consisting of a gripper associated with a cutting device intended to cut the branches supporting the nests that are to be removed.

Abstract: A method for performing spraying operations includes monitoring a field condition of a first swath based on data received from a sensor as an agricultural sprayer makes a first pass across a field, the sensor being associated with a first boom section assembly extending over the first swath during the first pass. The method further includes controlling a nozzle assembly as the sprayer makes a second pass across the field to perform a spraying operation along the first swath based on the monitored field condition of the first swath, the nozzle assembly being associated with a second boom section assembly extending over the first swath during the second pass. Additionally, the method includes monitoring a field condition of a second swath based on data received from the sensor as the sprayer makes the second pass across the field.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collaborative agricultural field processing control device intended to be mounted on an agricultural machine (1), composed of a set of detectors (2) for weeds or leaf symptoms of deficiencies or diseases collaborating in the decision to control the treatment devices (3) of the agricultural field.

Abstract: A method for remediating developmentally delayed plants within a field of crops using at least one work vehicle during a field operation. The method comprises identifying delayed plants within the field with a sensor on the work vehicle and generating, with a processor, location data associated with the location of the delayed plant with the field. Upon arriving at the location of the delayed plant with the work vehicle, the delayed plant is remediated.

Abstract: A rodent trap includes a base, a strike member, a biasing member, and a trigger. The base defines a base interior and an opening. The strike member is movably coupled to the base for linear travel between an extended position and a retracted position. The strike member comprises a tunnel element extending through the opening of the base. The strike member defines an entryway that communicates with the base interior. The biasing member is coupled to the base and the strike member. The biasing member is configured to bias the strike member toward the retracted position. The trigger is movably coupled to the base. The trigger is configured to contact an outer surface of the strike member in the extended position. When the trigger dislodges from the outer surface of the strike member, the strike member linearly travels to the retracted position.

Abstract: An avian distractor device includes a clamp having a pair of jaws attached to a hinge and biased via a plurality of springs into a closed position, and a locking member disposed in communication with the pair of jaws to rigidly hold a conductor of different sizes under a force generated by the plurality of springs. A spherical diverter is provided and is rotatably attached to the hinge and the clamp. A reflective surface encircles a central portion of the spherical diverter to enhance visibility of the device to wildlife. A plurality of dimples are formed on an external surface of the spherical diverter to reduce a drag force on the device.

Abstract: A safety rail that can be used in connection with ladder stands is disclosed. The safety rail can be used for the safe installation and/or take down of a ladder stand, and only one user is needed to install and/or take down the ladder stand when using the safety rail as disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for securing brush to a fixed wooden object to create a hunting blind, the apparatus having a screw having a head and a tip at opposing ends of the screw, the head having a head diameter; and a flange secured to the screw proximate the head, the flange being substantially circular and having a top surface, a base, a flange diameter at least twice the head diameter, a plurality of protrusions situated about an outer edge of the flange, a plurality of recesses, each of the plurality of recesses being disposed about the outer edge of the flange between two of the protrusions and each of the plurality of recesses being configured to receive a user's palm, thumb, and/or fingers to rotate the apparatus, and one or more holes or indentations positioned on or adjacent to at least one of the protrusions.

Abstract: An article of manufacture for providing a quick and dry decoy retrieval device includes a decoy body shaped as a waterfowl, an anchor line having an upper end and a lower end, an anchor weight coupled to the lower end of the anchor line, the anchor weight and the lower end are below the underside surface, and a finger retrieval loop coupled to the upper end. The decoy body having an upper surface, a head, an underside surface, and a waterfowl decoy keel, and a concealment cavity located in the top surface behind the head, an anchor line channel running from an entry point within the concealment cavity to an exit point on the underside surface about the waterfowl decoy keel. The anchor line being routed through the anchor line channel. The finger retrieval loop being concealed within the concealment cavity when the upper end e is about the entry.

Abstract: A method of maintaining cellular viability of harvested bone, where the method includes: providing a source of bone or bone particles; combining the bone or the bone particles with a sterile solution; and storing the bone or the bone particles in the sterile solution until their introduction into a patient.

Abstract: Provided is a storage container for storing a cornea specimen in which an endothelium and an epithelium of a cornea can be immersed and stored in different storage solutions.

Abstract: The present application provides a unique way for storing biomaterials, blood, blood products, vaccines, organs in an organ and fluid preservation and transportation system. The organ and fluid preservation and transportation system can comprise a docking system, a container system comprising an upper container, an inner container, an outer container, electronics, and a heating/cooling module. The upper container can attach to the outer container, and/or inner container and create an airtight seal with the environmental conditions staying consistent when sealed wherein the container system can be docked to the docking system wherein the docking system heats or cools down the container system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the compositions comprising algae, specifically Spirulina platensis and Chlorella, and their use for the treatment of crops, such as fruits, vegetables and arable crops against heat stress, especially sunburn.

Abstract: An antimicrobial material that includes an antimicrobial layer comprising an antimicrobial agent entrapped within a polymer matrix is provided. The polymer matrix is water stable, and an exposed surface of the antimicrobial layer exhibits sustained-release antimicrobial properties for at least 7 days. A composition for forming the antimicrobial material is also provided, as well as, a method of making the antimicrobial material.

Abstract: A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, an indicator layer disposed over the base substrate, and a bioactive layer disposed on the indicator layer. Characteristically, the indicator layer has color sufficiently different from the bioactive layer to be visually perceived by a user when the bioactive layer wears away.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial mixture containing 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one and an alcohol compound chosen from hydroxyacetophenone, 5-chloro-2-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenol, sorbitan caprylate, the combination of 80% to 90% by weight, relative to the total weight of said combination, of xylityl sesquicaprylate and from 10% to 20% by weight of anhydroxylitol, 4-chloro-3,5-dimethylphenol, and glyceryl caprylate, and also to a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or nutritional composition containing such a mixture. Application to caring for, making up and cleansing keratin materials; to preserving foods and to water treatment.

Abstract: A natural cleaning and herbicide composition having an quaternary ammonium compound, one or more additional amine-based surfactants, and an herbicidally active limonene component, that synergistically creates an effective COVID-19 disinfectant in wipes, an effective clearer for bulk cleaning applications, as well as an impressive gross soils remover following EPA protocol. The composition may further contain sodium silicate, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, an ethanolamine, caustic potash, and/or water. A formulation of the present disclosure comprises a mixture of about 74% soft water, about 1% Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, about 0.5% Monoethanolamine, about 0.5% Sodium Silicate, about 2% alkali surfactant, about 12% Ethoxylated Amine, about 1% Amine Oxide, about 1% Quaternary Amine, and about 6% Limonene.

Abstract: An aqueous antimicrobial cleaning composition is described. The composition includes from about 0.05% to about 2% by weight of the composition of a quaternary ammonium biocidal compound; from about 0.1% to about 4% by weight of the composition of a polymer comprising a maleic acid-co-alkyl vinyl ether monomers; from about 0.05% to about 5% by weight of the composition of a surfactant; from about 0% to about 3% by weight of the composition of a pH adjusting agent; and at least 80% by weight of the composition of water.

Abstract: The invention provides an antifungal composition comprising an antifungal compound of formula R—S+(R?)2 or R—N+(R?)3 wherein R is C17-C32 straight chain or branched alkyl; and each R? is independently methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl or butyl; and uses of said composition as antifungal agents.

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

Abstract: A method for stabilizing a bioactive herbaceous extract in a composition comprising silicon particles, the method comprising bringing the bioactive herbaceous extract into contact with the silicon particles, in the presence of at least one non-reducing disaccharide. Also related compositions and methods.

Abstract: Contacting a plant with tetrahydropyridizin (THP), a compound including at least one of 6-oxo-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridizin-3-carboxylic acid or its salts or 1-methyl 6-oxo-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridizin-3-carboxylic acid or its salts, to plants can cause an increase in parameters such as germination, seedling emergence, growth, drought tolerance and recovery, yield, rhizobia induced root nodulation as compared to untreated wild type plants. 1-Methyl 6-oxo-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridizin-3-carboxylic acid or its salts is chemically the simplest 1-alkyl 6-oxo-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridizin-3-carboxylic acid and as such is an example showing the effectiveness of a 1-alkyl 6-oxo-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridizin-3-carboxylic acid. Higher series derivatives such as 1-alkyl 6-oxo-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyridizin-3-carboxylic acids also induce beneficial effects on treated plants.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having superior safety for protecting determinate soybean from damage by a plant pathogen. The method includes a step of applying mefentrifluconazole to foliage of determinate soybean, seeds of determinate soybean or a soil of the cultivation area of determinate soybean, wherein the application rate of mefentrifluconazole is 20 to 500 g per hectare of cultivation area.