Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a transport cage for animals, comprising an upper part and lower part which are manufactured from plastic, wherein the lower part comprises a bottom part which is delimited by a peripheral wall, and wherein the upper part and lower part are fastened to one another and form a closed space for accommodating an animal, wherein the bottom part comprises at least one zone having a wall thickness that is at least 1.4 times thicker than the wall thickness of the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A pet carrier for carrying pets out is disclosed to include a drinking hole and a kettle holder provided on one side of a pet box that can be carried by hand or on the shoulder. The drinking hole is used to let the dip tube of a kettle insert into the inside of pet box to continuously supply drinking water to the pet. The kettle holder is an elastic belt for holding a kettle in place. When the pet box is not in use, the kettle holder will not hinder the folding and compression of the pet box.

Abstract: An elevatable pet bed platform assembly for elevating a pet bed to mattress level includes a box, which has a top that is open, and a lid. A lift module is positioned in the box and is operationally engaged to the box and the lid so that the lift module is positioned to selectively elevate the lid. A fastener engaged to an upper face of the lid selectively engages a pet bed. A set of steps is hingedly engaged to the lid. The steps of the set of steps are mutually hingedly engaged so that the set of steps can be extended from the lid to a surface upon which the box is positioned. The lift module selectively elevates the lid to mattress level, positioning the steps to be extended from the lid to the surface so that they can be traversed by a pet to access the pet bed.

Abstract: A food or water container for use by animals. The container may be formed from a flexible and thus collapsible material for safety and portability. The container may be further provided with a strap for hanging the container during use and may be especially adapted for use in a moving vehicle, with the strap enabling pendular movement of the container to lessen the effect of movement of the vehicle and reduce spillage. Additional features such as a spill guard, and a removable, multi-purpose strap are also contemplated.

Abstract: The invention comprises a novel wobble bowl with a labyrinthian maze top with channels directs treats or kibble through the channels when a pet tilts the feeder. The pattern of treats spreads out within the channels to slow the rate of consumption by the pet as it has to select the treats in an individual fashion and helps eliminate overeating and overly quick consumption.

Abstract: An animal tag includes a first electronic tag for implanting in an animal, the first electronic tag is provided with a first identification feature, and the first identification feature is configured for binding to the animal information of the animal. The mobile interaction device includes: an information transmission module, which carries instruction information and is provide outside the animal to transmit the instruction information to the mobile network terminal, so that the mobile network terminal can connect with a server to query the animal information; wherein, the instruction information includes retrieval information and domain name information of the server; and the retrieval information uniquely corresponds to the first identification feature, or uniquely corresponds to the animal information bound to the first identification feature. The disclosure relates to an animal tag system, a method for modifying the animal tag and a method for querying the information of the animal tag.

Abstract: An animal grooming tool includes an elongated handle portion having a first tapered end for precise removal of hair and a second opposite concave/curved portion with a surface substantially complementary in shape to a human thumb. Each of the first and second ends are coated with a texture/grit enhancing coating. The ergonomically shaped tool, facilities removal of hair from and animal for grooming and increased comfort to the user.

Abstract: A pet treat holder and dispensing system to be used preferably with rigid and semi-rigid pet treats is disclosed. The pet treat holder and dispensing system is used to protect a pet from choking on a pet treat and other hazards, keep the pet treat in one place and provide a protective shield around the pet treat that makes it more conducive to the pet's enjoyment. The pet treat holder and dispensing system includes a housing having a transverse mouth opening therethrough and inner and outer portions. The housing is sized and shaped to facilitate access by a pet to a pet treat that is received and kept inside in the transverse mouth opening. A support located and attached to a bottom part in the inner portion of housing is also in the pet treat holder and dispensing system, the support having bottom and upper portions and including an oval shaped finger support part in the upper portion. The support allows the holding by a person of the pet treat in the transverse mouth opening.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for restraining animals are disclosed. The system includes various collar, harness and leash designs. The collars, harnesses and leashes can include various size adjustor assemblies. The designs can be modular and scalable for improved functionality.

Abstract: A pet collar for preventing pet theft includes a latch assembly selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. The latch assembly has a front plate cover, a back plate cover, a cam pivotally secured to and positioned in between the front and back plate covers, a first eye extending from a surface of the front plate cover, and a second eye extending from a surface of the cam. The latch assembly includes a cord having a first end secured to the latch assembly and a second end secured to a portion of the cord. The cord extends through a channel defined by the front and back plate covers.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for performing analytics for equine-related conditions from fetlock sensors include receiving sensor data from one or more sensors attached to one or more fetlock wearable devices. Each of the one or more fetlock wearable devices are configured to attach to a fetlock of a respective limb of a horse. The analytics system compares the sensor data to one or more baseline measurement values. The analytics system detects a condition responsive to comparing the sensor data to one or more baseline measurement values. The analytics system transmits an alert to one or more remote devices responsive to detecting the condition.

Abstract: The systems and methods of flexible and customizable wellness program plan for pets through a distribution network connecting pet-owners, manufacturers, clinics and veterinarians, comprising: customizing a wellness plan to include one or more of the following parameters: frequency of services including exams or bloodwork, frequency of products used including vaccinations or preventatives and frequency of payments; customizing payment frequency for veterinarians for services rendered; tracking commissions to manufacturers for products used; tracking profitability for clinics implementing the wellness program; tracking wellness program plan usage by a pet; tracking enrollment and expiry status of a wellness program plan for a pet; dynamically reporting to one or more of the following: manufacturer, clinic, veterinarian or pet-owner.

Abstract: Non-human animal models of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are provided. Compositions and methods for producing the non-human animal models and uses of the non-human animal models to screen and evaluate agents for treating or preventing NAFLD are also provided.

Abstract: Provided are non-human animals, including humanized bone marrow/liver/thymus (BLT) non-human animals, that include a recipient immunodeficient animal with human thymus tissue and human liver tissue, both implanted under a kidney capsule of the recipient immunodeficient animal, and transplanted hematopoietic stem cells derived from a human liver tissue. Such non-human animals have human thymus tissue and human liver tissue that are autologous with the hematopoietic stem cells derived from the human liver tissue. Methods of making such BLT non-human animals are also provided. Also disclosed herein are human immune system non-human animals and methods of making the same.

Abstract: Provided is use of thiamine pyrophosphokinase TPK as a target in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; and AD symptoms due to the inhibited TPK can be prevented by promoting the kinase activity and/or expression level of TPK protein in brain with TPK as a target.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, genetically modified non-human animals whose germline genome comprises an engineered endogenous immunoglobulin ? light chain locus comprising a single rearranged human immunoglobulin ? light chain variable region operably linked to a non-human C? gene segment, where the single rearranged human immunoglobulin ? light chain variable region comprises a human V? gene segment and a human J? gene segment. All immunoglobulin ? light chains expressed by B cells of the genetically modified non-human animal include human immunoglobulin ? light chain variable domains expressed from the single rearranged human immunoglobulin ? light chain variable region or a somatically hypermutated version thereof. Such animals, tissues from such animals, and cells from such animals represent an effective platform for producing antibodies, e.g., bispecific antibodies.

Abstract: A system for batch production of the heterogametic sex of a biological species generally includes a first strain of a biological species genetically engineered to include a conditional Y-linked (or Z-linked) genetic lethal circuit and a second strain of the biological species genetically engineered to include a conditional X-linked (or W-linked) genetic lethal circuit.

Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate a fish trap for use in waters among marine predators which use echolocation. In one aspect the fish trap has acoustic masking properties. In one aspect the fish trap may be a lightweight, collapsible column for use by small commercial vessels and recreational fishing. In one aspect the fish trap may have an overlapping net, forming a double seam for added strength. In one aspect the fish trap may have reinforcing wire along bridle attachment points to hold heavier loads of fish.

Abstract: Hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus for use with trolling techniques behind a boat. In one embodiment, the hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus includes an artificial lure having a body. A hydrofoil that includes a strut and a lifting surface, with the strut for the hydrofoil being attached to the body of the artificial lure is also included. In some variants, the artificial lure may be modeled after flying fish species. Wing retraction elements may be utilized on the hydrofoil to retract or expand the wings of the flying fish to provide for a more natural presentation. Other variants described herein include fishing lure platforms that include a hydrofoil that allow for the mounting of frozen, live, or other types of artificial baits on the hydrofoil itself.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insect trap, which includes a trap assembly and a trapping box provided with an opening in the upper end thereof, wherein a killing component is arranged in the trapping box; the trapping box is arranged below the trap assembly, and the bottom of the trapping box is connected to the trap assembly; and a space for insects to pass through is maintained between the trap assembly and the upper edge of the trapping box. The insect trap can lure insects moving around the insect trap into the trapping box, and can effectively prevent insects from climbing onto the trap assembly.

Abstract: An agricultural spraying system with a system to add in a second material to the main material that can expand the spraying system to include mixing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the application of spray liquid containing plant protection agents onto rows of plants with an agricultural spraying device comprising groups of spray nozzles, wherein the groups of spray nozzles and the spray nozzles of each group are spaced apart from one another perpendicular to a travel path of the agricultural spraying device that extends parallel to the rows of plants. The method comprises the following steps: selecting at least one spray nozzle each from at least some of the groups of spray nozzles by means of control signals of a control unit to control the spray nozzles; applying spray liquid with the selected spray nozzles onto one row of plants each; the spray liquid being applied from the selected spray nozzles as strip application in the form of respective strips in which the application of the spray liquid does not overlap within a nominal spray angle of directly adjacent spray nozzles of the selected spray nozzles.

Abstract: A rodent trap comprising a trigger arranged to be triggered by a rodent, a kill mechanism arranged to kill a rodent in response to the trigger being triggered by the rodent, a trapdoor positioned adjacent to the kill mechanism, having a closed position and an open position, and a storage area positioned on the other side of the trapdoor to the kill mechanism. The rodent trap is arranged such that when a rodent is killed by the kill mechanism, the rodent corpse passes through the trapdoor into the storage area.

Abstract: A method for converting a conventional manually monitored capture-and-release rodent trap of a type having a box-shaped container with opposed one-way entry corridors communicating with a capture chamber into a remotely-monitored rodent trap. In one aspect, the method includes attaching a smart-sensor to the lid of the trap and press-fitting a bracket having a rodent opening into the space between the one-way entry corridors such that the rodent opening in the bracket restricts movement of a rodent into the capture chamber to a pathway in sufficient proximity for detection by the smart-sensor and signaling to a remote monitoring location.

Abstract: This application provides methods, compositions, and kits for use blood group determination and the preparation of improved red blood cell containing reagents for use in blood typing of blood prior to its use in transfusion medicine.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to tissue container systems that find use in the transport of tissues and methods of using the tissue container systems. In particular the present invention relates to systems that support the transport, thawing and use of cryopreserved human skin equivalents, and methods of their use by a health care provider.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for bulk droplet vitrification of cells, compositions including the vitrified droplets, and systems for performing the methods for bulk droplet vitrification cells.

Abstract: Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) possess tremendous potential for tissue regeneration and banking hiPSCs by cryopreservation for their ready availability is crucial to their widespread use. However, contemporary methods for hiPSC cryopreservation are associated with both limited cell survival and high concentration of toxic cryoprotectants and/or serum. The latter may cause spontaneous differentiation and introduce xenogeneic factors, which may compromise the quality of hiPSCs. Here, sand from nature is discovered to be capable of seeding ice above ?10° C., which enables cryopreservation of hiPSCs with no serum, minimized cryoprotectant, and high cell survival. Furthermore, the cryopreserved hiPSCs retain high pluripotency and functions judged by the pluripotency marker expression, cell cycle analysis, and capability of differentiation into the three germ layers.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an aqueous composition comprising prothioconazole, optionally chlorothalonil, and at least one sulfonate surfactant, said composition having a pH<7. The present invention also refers to a production process of said composition, and to the use of the composition in the treatment and/or the prevention of fungal infections in plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to insecticidal active ingredient formulations comprising at least one active ingredient or a combination of active ingredients in solid form having good storage stability at high and low temperatures and high active ingredient penetration, to a process for production thereof and to the use thereof for application of the active ingredients present.

Abstract: An insect repellent is suitable for an anti-tick treatment to living materials such as bedding and carpets with long-term replacement cycles in years and that also has a tick repellent effect stably lasting over a long period of time. The insect repellent contains 2,4-DHAP or xanthoxyline as an active ingredient. 2,4-DHAP and xanthoxyline can stably maintain repellency rates of at least 30-40% and about 90% respectively even if a heating treatment at 150° C. is continued for 5 minutes or longer, that is, for about 3 years in an environment of 25° C.

Abstract: A peptide or a salt thereof having the following general formula (I): 1-octanoyl-X-Aib-Y-Z (I), wherein X is selected from the group consisting of Aib-Lys(HCl)-Leu, Aib-Gly-Leu, Leu, or X is absent; Y is selected from the group consisting of Lys(HCl), Lys(HCl)-Gly-Leu-Aib-Lys(HCl), Lys(HCl)-Lys(HCl)-Leu-Aib-Lys(HCl), Gly-Gly-Leu-Aib-Lys(HCl) and Lys(HCl)-Lys(HCl)-Leu-Aib-Gly; Z is selected from the group consisting of Lol, Ilol, Ile-NH2, Leu-NH2, Ile-Lol and Ile-Leu-NH2; and wherein if, at the same time, X is Aib-Gly-Leu or is absent and Y is Lys(HCl)-Lys(HCl)-Leu-Aib-Gly, then Z is not Ile-Lol and is not Ile-Leu-NH2. The use of the peptide or of a salt thereof as a plant protection product against pathogenic micro-organisms in plants.

Abstract: An N-benzylbenzamide-based compound as shown below or its salt which may be used as a herbicide is provided. The N-benzylbenzamide-based compound or its salt serves as a pigment synthesis inhibitor for controlling weeds in field crop growing places or non-farming crop places. Furthermore, the compound may form an agricultural herbicide with an agriculturally accepted carrier. Still further, the compound also serves an agricultural herbicide in a manner of a mixed formulation with a further herbicidal active component, particularly atrazine. The N-benzylbenzamide-based compound or its salt has high herbicidal activity, and can be used to control weeds that are resistant to existing herbicides, which thereby exhibits a good synergistic effect when combined with a further herbicidal active component.

Abstract: Provided is a compound useful as an active ingredient of an agricultural and horticultural chemical agent, in particular, an agricultural and horticultural pest control agent such as an agricultural and horticultural insecticide or an agricultural and horticultural mite control agent. The compound is an imidazopyridine-2-carboxamide derivative or its N-oxide or salt represented by the following formula (1): in the formula, R1 and R2 are, for example, C1-3 alkyl groups, X is, for example, an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom, A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 are each independently a nitrogen atom or C—R3, R3 is, for example, a hydrogen atom or a C1-3 haloalkyl group, and R4 is, for example, a C1-3 alkyl group or a C1-3 haloalkyl group.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a composition including a sulfopolymer, and one or more agrochemicals. The composition exhibits increased rainfastness as compared to the same composition without the sulfopolymer. The present disclosure also describes methods of making and using such emulsion formulations in agriculture.

Abstract: An aqueous-based disinfecting composition is disclosed. The composition can include hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.9% w/w, caprylic acid, or a salt thereof, at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, salicylic acid, or a salt thereof at a concentration of 0.1 to 1% w/w, and water. The composition does not include or is substantially free of a volatile C1-C7 alcohol, and the pH of the composition is from about 0.1 to about 6, and the composition is capable of exhibiting mycobactericidal activity against mycobacteria on a surface when the composition is in contact with the mycobacteria for at least 1 minute.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a coating composition comprising a suspension of a microorganism, wherein the suspension comprises a pigmented vegetative cell, an unpigmented vegetative cell and a pigmented chlamydospore of the microorganism, and a surfactant ranging from 130 g/mol and 1500 g/mol. The invention further relates to a method for the preparation of the coating composition, a method for application coating one or more coating pre-layers and curing a material, a coated material obtainable by this method and a method for refreshing the coating of the coated material.

Abstract: Provided is a disinfection composition, preparation method therefor and use thereof. The disinfection composition comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 2.2-4.8 parts of disinfection essential oil, 3-8 parts of polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, 0.05-0.5 parts of phytic acid, 0.05-0.5 parts of citric acid, 20-40 parts of a C2-C3 monohydric alcohol, and 45-62.1 parts of water. The disinfection composition of the present invention has significantly improved chemical stability, and still has good disinfection effect after storage for 3 months at 37° C., and has a significantly improved disinfection effect, a shortened action time, and an increased killing log value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inducing plant resistance to stress factors, including pathogens, draught and wounding, by application of Tea Tree Oil, or components thereof to plants. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for inducing defense response in a plant, comprising applying to a plant or a plant part, a composition comprising tea tree oil (TTO) or components thereof.

Abstract: Improved steam ovens and methods for operating steam ovens include selectively operating a gas heating element below a water reservoir at the bottom of a cooking cavity with water present therein, a convection heating element in the cooking cavity, and a convection fan adjacent the cooking cavity in order to achieve and maintain a predetermined cooking temperature within the cooking cavity.

Abstract: A device for orienting wound dough products includes a first conveyor belt circulating with a first conveying speed and transporting a wound dough product having an end protruding from a circumference of the dough product. A second conveyor belt receives the wound dough product from the first conveyor belt and circulates with a second conveying speed which is different from the first conveying speed. The difference between the first conveying speed and the second conveying speed sets the wound dough product received from the first conveyor belt in a desired rolling motion on the second conveyor belt, wherein after the wound dough product has reached a defined end position in which the end of the wound dough product abuts on the second conveyor belt, the rolling motion of the wound dough product stops.

Abstract: It is disclosed a food mixture, in particular a food mixture comprising hydroxytyrosol, oleuropein, and soluble fibres. In particular, the present invention relates to a food mixture comprising: —a fraction (a) which comprises soluble fibres; —a powdered fraction (b) which comprises at least 100 mg/kg hydroxytyrosol and at least 250 mg/kg oleuropein where said amounts refer to said powdered fraction (b). Said food mixture finds application, moreover, in the preparation of bread, pasta, and baked goods in general. The invention also describes food products which contain this mixture, a process for the preparation thereof, as well as the uses thereof in human and animal nutrition, in the treatment and in the prevention of inflammatory conditions and in the reduction of postprandial glycaemia.

Abstract: A mold for shaping into a patty a ground material to be cooked using a sous vide cooking process. In one embodiment, the mold is adapted to be (i) inserted into packaging for sous vide cooking with the ground material therein and (ii) maintained in the packaging throughout the sous vide cooking process. Another embodiment includes a mold for shaping and holding a shape of a patty of a ground material inserted within the mold that is to be cooked using a sous vide cooking process, the mold having a shape, the mold with the ground material inside therein being within a packaging inserted into a sous vide water bath that is being heated by a sous vide immersion circulator, and wherein the mold maintains its own shape and the shape of the patty during the sous vide cooking process.

Abstract: In a method for processing products, in particular for processing fresh meat, in a processing line comprising a plurality of work stations, the products are transported along a transport path on one track or multiple tracks from work station to work station and at least one parameter is determined at at least one work station and is considered at another position of the processing line.

Abstract: A deboner for a poultry part equipped with a first jaw and a second jaw mounted on an up-and-down movable slide block supporting a first frame portion, a second frame portion, and a third frame portion. The first jaw and the second jaw are movable towards and away from each other, wherein the first jaw is through a first hinge connected with the first frame portion so as to enable a rotational movement of the first jaw with respect to the first frame portion. A second hinge pivotably connecting the first frame portion to the third frame portion and a third hinge pivotably connecting the second frame portion with the third frame portion share a common axis of rotation.

Abstract: A method for storing harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce includes, between harvesting and consumption of the harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce, packaging the harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce for moisture retention, and exposing the harvested photosynthetic active horticultural produce to green light emitted from a monochromatic LED and having a peak wavelength of between about 500 nm and about 580 nm, inclusive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel freeze-dried confection compositions, and methods for making the same. There is a long-felt need for nutritious snacks that are preserved for long periods without preservatives and having acceptable flavor. The freeze-dried confections of the present invention comprise are composed of freeze-dried raw fruits and vegetables and other natural ingredients with no preservatives, and prepared in such a way that they can be preserved at room temperature for many years.

Abstract: Processes and methods for producing dried fruit which has been treated with sulphur dioxide. Such processes and methods are particularly adapted for producing golden raisins which have relatively low concentrations of sulphur dioxide. To produce golden raisins, fresh sultana grapes are subjected to sulphur dioxide fumigation before undergoing a series of washing and rinsing steps which may include a cold water bath, a hot lye bath, and cold water sprays before being placed into drying tunnels. After drying, golden raisins may be undergo an additional treatment of sulphur dioxide.

Abstract: Presented are compositions that can be used as antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings for agricultural (e.g., food) products. The compositions can comprise one or more saturated glycerides selected from monoglycerides and diglycerides; one or more surfactants; and one or more food-safe antimicrobials. The antimicrobial coatings or protective coatings can be used to prevent or delay food spoilage due to, for instance, infection by a foreign pathogen, moisture loss, or oxidation.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid food having a solid form obtained by compression molding a food powder includes: compression molding the food powder to form a compression molded body of the food powder; and performing a hardening treatment on the compression molded body of the food powder, in which the hardening treatment includes placing the compression molded body of the food powder under an environment of a humidity of 100% RH or less and a temperature of higher than 100° C.