Abstract: The invention is a collapsible lobster trap configured to trap lobsters recreationally. The trap comprises a frame that may pull apart for transport and assemble for use, a netting that encloses the inside of the trap, an external entrance opening that allows lobsters to enter but not exit the trap, an inner funnel that allows a lobster to travel between two inner compartments of the trap, and an escape opening that enables users to remove lobsters from the trap.

Abstract: A lure includes a first body, a second body and a first oscillating body. The first body has an internal first space and is configured to at least partially transmit light. The second body is connected to the first body via a connecting structure. The first oscillating body is disposed in the internal first space and is connected to the first body via a connecting part so as to be capable of oscillating.

Abstract: A lure includes a hollow body including a first half-body and a second half-body joined to the first half-body, an oscillating element disposed in the body so as to be capable of oscillating, a first shaft portion disposed on at least one of the first half-body or the second half-body and extending toward the other of the first half-body or the second half-body, and a first spring including a first engagement portion engaging the first shaft portion such that rotation about the first shaft portion is restricted, and connected to and supporting the oscillating element such that the oscillating element is capable of oscillating.

Abstract: A fishing spinning reel comprises a line roller that guides a fishing line to a spool around which the fishing line is wound and held. The line roller comprises a roller that is rotatably provided in a shaft portion with bearings interposed therebetween. The roller comprises: a fishing line guiding portion that is disposed on a side of a bail support member, and guides the fishing line to the spool; a fishing line leading portion that is formed to have a diameter that is greater than the diameter of the fishing line guiding portion, and leads the fishing line to the fishing line guiding portion; and a fishing line regulating portion that is disposed between the fishing line guiding portion and the fishing line leading portion to be inclined, and regulates a movement of the fishing line in an axial direction of the shaft portion.

Abstract: An abutting member for returning comprises a bearing that a rotational movement shaft is inserted into, a projection portion that projects from the bearing in a radially outward direction, and a protrusion portion that protrudes from the projection portion in an axial direction of the rotational movement shaft. The projection portion comprises a first abutting portion that abuts onto a guide in the first half of a rotational movement of the abutting member for returning. The protrusion portion comprises a second abutting portion that abuts onto the guide in the latter half of a rotational movement of the abutting member for returning. The guide comprises a first guide face that the first abutting portion abuts onto, and a second guide face that the second abutting portion abuts onto. A length L1 from a center of swinging of the guide to the first guide face and a length L2 from the center to the second guide face satisfy a relationship of L1>L2.

Abstract: A sound generator comprises a protrusion and a recess that are alternatingly disposed in a circumferential direction. The recess comprises a first apex that is a boundary with one adjacent protrusion, a first face that is continuous to the first apex, and is recessed in a radially outward direction, a second face that is continuous to the first face, and a second apex that is continuous to the second face, and is a boundary with the other protrusion that is adjacent to the recess. A length L2 from the second apex to a deepest portion of the recess is longer than a length L1 from the first apex to the deepest portion of the recess.

Abstract: Historical information is accessed that describes a previous state of a field, previous environmental conditions for the field, and previous farming machine actions performed in the field. A tank management model is applied to the historical information to determine expected weed densities within field portions and an amount of treatment fluid required to treat plants within the field. While the farming machine is treating plants in the field, current information describing a current state of the field is accessed. The tank management model is applied to the current information to determine updated weed densities within field portions not yet treated. The farming machine performs a modified plant treatment action based on the updated weed densities and a comparison of a remaining amount of treatment fluid within a tank of the farming machine and an updated amount of treatment fluid for treating plants within field portions not yet treated.

Abstract: The invention relates to weed mapping, monitoring and control, in particular to the mapping, monitoring and control of invasive annual grasses. A computer system comprises a receiving unit providing a processing unit with images of a geographical area, the images displaying the geographical area at points in time during a phenological cycle of a weed. At least two images depicting a weed at two different phenological stages may be used because two sequentially collected images are required in order to identify a characteristic temporal change. The processing unit analyzes the images to identify image areas showing a spectral signature characteristic of the weed. The processing unit identifies geographical sub-areas corresponding to the identified image areas and to create a weed distribution map with the identified geographical sub-areas marked as areas affected by the weed. The output unit is configured to output the map.

Abstract: A drawback system is used with a liquid fertilizer distribution system to be used with agricultural implements. The drawback system may include a two-way, reversible pump that allows liquid fertilizer material to be transported from a system source or toward a system source. The drawback system allows liquid fertilizer that is not applied to an agricultural field to be cleared from piping, conduits, and/or other components of a liquid fertilizer system and drawn back into a holding chamber. The drawback system may also comprise a positive displacement pump in communication with a plurality of valves wherein manipulation of the valves can control the direction of the flow of liquid fertilizer, either from or toward a system/fluid source.

Abstract: A trap and/or monitoring box and method of use to suppress a rodent population are provided. The trap and/or monitoring box includes enhanced incentive for use by rodents also being safe for use in a public environment. The trap and/or monitoring box includes a housing forming a cavity at least the size of a body length of a targeted rodent, a cover, and a bottom surface including an access opening allowing a rodent to access the surface from ground level. A trapping device is positioned inside the cavity and/or a camera is positioned inside or outside of the cavity at a position to register rodent activity inside or in and out of the cavity, and/or other means for registration such as a sensor are positioned inside or outside of the cavity at a position to register activity inside or in and out of the cavity.

Abstract: A fishing and hunting prediction system and method. The fishing and hunting prediction system may include a server, including a fishing and hunting prediction application, a controller, operating memory, and a communications interface, and wherein the server is accessible via a network. The fishing and hunting prediction system may further include, a data store in communication with the server; one or more data sources, wherein the one or more data sources are accessible to the fishing and hunting prediction application via the network; and wherein the controller is configured to execute stored program instructions, that may include providing access to a user; receiving user profile data; receiving waypoint data for one or more waypoints; receiving data from the one or more data sources; processing the received data; and generating fishing and hunting forecasting models based on the processed data.

Abstract: A collapsible call horn for hunters which generates sampled animal calls is comprised of a cone shaped horn made out of a resiliently deformable material, having ridges and creases on the cone perimeter so as to create a bellows configuration to allow for the cone to collapse onto itself so as to reduce the cone's relative size.

Abstract: The present application relates to methods for perfusing a biological sample in a device comprising a channel comprising a constriction wherein the method comprises flowing a liquid through the channel, sealing the channel with the biological sample and maintaining a flow of liquid within the biological sample. The application also relates to a method for assaying a substance, a device for use in perfusing a biological sample and a method of manufacturing a device.

Abstract: A container includes a vial, cap, and one or more wireless transponders secured to the cap, the vial or a jacket to store and identify samples of biological material at cryogenic temperatures (e.g., vitrified biological samples), for instance held by cryopreservation storage devices. A specimen holder may be extend from the cap. The vial and/or cap includes ports or vents. A carrier includes a box, thermal shunt, thermal insulation to store and identify arrays of containers that hold cryopreservation storage devices with samples of biological material at cryogenic temperatures. Various apparatus include wireless transponders positioned and oriented to enhance range, and allow interrogation while retained in a carrier. Various apparatus can maintain the biological material at or close to cryogenic temperatures for prolonged period of times after being removed from a cryogenic cooler, and can allow wireless inventorying while maintaining the biological samples at suitably cold temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rodenticidal bait by ingestion for at least one target harmful rodent ingesting this bait for an ingestion period, called consumption time, imposed owing to said ingestion; the rodenticidal bait comprising: a composition, called composition of AVK(s), of at least one compound that inhibits vitamin K recycling; a composition, called vitamin D composition, of at least one hypercalcaemia-causing vitamin D, and at least one excipient that is edible for target harmful rodents; characterized in that: said composition of AVK(s) is present in the rodenticidal bait in a proportion by weight, called proportion of AVK(s) by weight, that is not zero and is not lethal on its own for any target harmful rodent, and in that said vitamin D composition is present in the rodenticidal bait in a proportion by weight, called the proportion of vitamin D by weight: sufficient for said vitamin D composition to be lethal on its own for at least one target harmful rodent, and below a minimum proportion

Abstract: Provided is a sustained-release pheromone preparation that can be easily installed and stably retained in an installation location, and is comprised of at least one pheromone substance-containing polymer tube with both ends sealed or pheromone substance-containing polymer rod, wherein (a) at least two closed spaces and an opening portion are formed in a front view by bending in an arc and crossing the tube or rod, and the preparation is not crossed in a side view; (b) a curvature radius established is 4 to 15 mm; (c) a linear distance from a top point of an arc to a crossover point that is closest to the top point is 10 to 50 mm; and (d) a repelling force when opening the crossover point that is closest to the arc to establish a clearance of 20 mm in the front view is 1.0 N or larger.

Abstract: A surfactant has a structure (I)-(VI) and may be used in an agrochemical composition that includes at least one surfactant of this disclosure and an agrochemical. The surfactant may be further defined as alkyl amine polyglycerol or alkyl polyamine polyglycerol, or alkyl polyglycerylamine. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as an amine oxide, as also described above. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as a quat or quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition includes an agrochemical and a surfactant that has a structure (I)-(III). The surfactant may be further defined as an alkyl etheramine polyglycerol surfactant. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as an amine oxide, as also described above. In another embodiment, the surfactant may be further defined as a quat or quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: An agrochemical composition includes an agrochemical and a surfactant that has a structure (I)-(VI). The surfactant may be described as an alkyl amidoamine glycerol surfactant, an oxide thereof, or as a quaternary ammonium compound thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a sustained-release pheromone preparation that can be easily installed and stably retained in an installation location, and is comprised of at least one pheromone substance-containing polymer tube with both ends sealed or pheromone substance-containing polymer rod, wherein (a) a closed space is formed in a front view by bending in an arc and crossing the tube or rod, and the preparation is not crossed in a side view; (b) a curvature radius established is 4 to 17 mm; (c) a linear distance from a top point of an arc to a crossover point is 25 to 70 mm; and (d) a repelling force when opening the crossover point to establish a clearance of 20 mm in the front view is 0.5 N or larger.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an antimicrobial composition that includes a plurality of esters of C2-C5 acids; a plurality of C2-C5 alcohols; at least one C2-C5 acid; and at least one C2-C5 aldehyde. The antimicrobial composition is absent naphthalene and azulene derivative compounds. The antimicrobial composition can be incorporated into a variety of carriers, and the antimicrobial composition can be used in methods of affecting antimicrobial activity of various microbes on various substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural compositions comprising at least one agriculturally active ingredient and gellan gum. The present invention is further directed to tank mixes comprising a high electrolyte composition comprising at least one agriculturally active ingredient and a second composition comprising at least one agriculturally active ingredient, wherein gellan gum is present in the high electrolyte composition or the second composition or is added to the tank mix.

Abstract: Microorganisms can contaminate a number of surfaces, such as those of consumer products. The present disclosure describes compositions and methods of manufacturing and using the same for providing biocidal activity on such surfaces. The compounds of the present invention can comprise a sample of a polymer. The polymer can comprise a repeating unit having a side chain that comprises a nitrogen-containing heterocycle. The nitrogen-containing heterocycle can form an N-halamine and exhibit the biocidal activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, W and Y are as defined in the disclosure; and (b) at least one additional fungicidal compound. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed is a composition comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1 described above, N-oxides, and salts thereof; and at least one invertebrate pest control compound or agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprise as compound (A) a compound of formula (I) and as compound (B) a further fungicidally active compound as specified below. Moreover, the invention relates to compositions comprising such compound combination and to the use of the compound combinations and the fungicide compositions as biologically active agent, especially for control of phytopathogenic fungi in crop protection and in the protection of industrial materials and as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing a crop by applying to plants, plant parts, plant propagation material or a plant growing locus, a compound of formula (I), which is a compound of formula (Ia), (Ib), (Ic), (Id), (Ie) or (If): where each R1, R2 and R3 is independently selected from H, Cl, F, Br and CF3; each R4 is independently selected from CH3, Cl, Br and CF3; and each R5 is independently selected from where R6 and R7 are each selected from Cl, Br, CH3, CH2CH3, CF3 and OCF2H; R8 is selected from F and OCH3; R9 is selected from H, CH3 and CH2CH3; and R10 is phenyl optionally substituted by F or Cl; where R11 and R12 are each selected from Cl, Br, CH3, CH2CH3, CF3 and OCF2H; each R13 is independently selected from Cl and Br, each R14 is independently selected H, CH3 and CH2CH3; each R15 is independently selected from H and CN; and each X is independently selected from CH and N; or a composition comprising a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preventive treatment of a cultivated plant to limit the loss of dry matter linked to abiotic and/or biotic stress, consisting of applying to the plant, before the appearance of said abiotic and/or biotic stress, a slurry comprising: water; and a base, said base comprising at least one surfactant and a mixture of phytosterols comprising ?-sitosterol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid herbicidal composition comprising: a non-aqueous solvent system; at least one sulfonylurea herbicide in an amount of 10 wt. % or less; and two or more surfactants; and characterized in that: 80 wt. % to 100 wt. % of the total amount of surfactant in the liquid composition is made up of surfactants selected from the surfactant classes 1-14 as described herein; and at least two different surfactant classes 1-14 each account for at least 10 wt. % of the total amount of surfactant in the liquid composition. The inventors have found that, if a combination of two or more surfactants from the different surfactant classes are employed, and if a significant portion of the total amount of surfactant in the liquid composition is made of surfactants from the identified surfactant classes, then degradation of the sulfonylurea can be greatly reduced or eliminated, even in the absence of a stabilising agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to uses and methods for combating or controlling mosquitoes, by applying a mixture comprising alpha-cypermethrin and dinotefuran. The mixture is applied in a weight ratio of from 500:1 to 1:500 to said mosquitoes, their habitat, breeding grounds or inside or around human habitation buildings, preferably by spraying an aqueous spray solution.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of disinfecting a surface within an area, comprising the steps of: a) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a first aqueous composition comprising a first iodine reactant compound that is either a peroxide compound or an iodine salt compound: b) allowing sufficient time for the first aqueous composition to distribute throughout the area, and to deposit and coalesce into a layer upon the surface: c) dispersing into the area a multiplicity of droplets of a second aqueous composition comprising a second iodine reactant compound that is the other of the first iodine reactant compound, and: d) again allowing sufficient time for the droplets of the second aqueous composition to deposit onto the coalesced layer of the first aqueous composition, thereby forming iodine and other iodine biocides in situ and disinfecting the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of polymers, in particular to polymer systems based on polyurethane (PU) having abroad spectrum biocidal activity and the use thereof in the manufacture of biocidal products. Provided is a process to provide a biocidal polyurethane-iodin e (PU-I) complex, comprising (i) dissolving at least one iodine source into one or more raw materials used for preparing the desired polyurethane (PU) to obtain a single phase iodine system, followed by (ii) conducting a PU polymerization reaction in the presence of the single phase iodine system to generate a biocidal PU-I complex in situ.

Abstract: An antiviral composition comprising a resin material and metal-containing particles is provided. A particle size of the metal-containing particles ranges from 2 nm to 200 nm. Based on a total weight of the antiviral composition, the content of metal-containing particles is greater than 0.1 wt %.

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

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions related to determining gut transit time. The composition comprises a blue dye, which can be used to measure transit time from consumption to elimination as a waste product.

Abstract: A method of mechanically removing skin from animal parts that have a bone part extending therein, including moving the animal parts, suspended on shackles depending from an overhead conveyor, along a path of travel and cutting the part to separate the skin therefrom. The part moves into a skinning station in which the part is urged into engagement with skinning rolls. The skinning rolls are rotated and engage and draw the skin of the part therebetween. The skin is progressively pulled downwardly and away from underlying meat of the animal part as the part moves forwardly along its path of travel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a treatment process for treating fruits and vegetables with one or more mono- and diglycerides of dietary fatty acids, that provides the means to obtain a homogeneous coating and thereby slow down the aging of the fruits and vegetables so treated.

Abstract: A maternal milk powder and a preparation method thereof. Every 100 g of the maternal milk powder comprises: (0.1-10)×108 CFU of probiotics, 1-10 g of FOS; wherein, probiotics comprise Lactobacillus helveticus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium animalis, and Bifidobacterium bifidum with a CFU ratio of 20-40:20-40:1-10:10-20:10-20:1-10. The maternal milk powder can effectively inhibit the proliferation of harmful bacteria in the intestinal tract of pregnant women, promote the health of intestinal microecology, improve immunity, relieve postpartum depression, etc. by adding six kinds of safe, stable and efficient probiotics and FOS.

Abstract: The invention relates to a structured fat system for use in food applications. The invention also relates to the use of a structured fat system for reducing the trans- and saturated fat content of a food product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing a compressed true whole leaf tea dip product. The method includes the step of tying the leaves with a string and step of compressing the tea leaves which results in preserving the shape of the leaves so that the tea leaves do not break and in unfurling of tea leaves without significant breakage. The way the tea leaves are plucked in the garden also plays an important role to preserve the shape without breakage when dipped in hot water during the preparation of tea beverage. In the present invention a natural unbroken true whole leaf tea dip is made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia Sinensis and compressed in the smallest size possible in any desired weight or volume in a way to prevent the breakage of the tea leaves.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a receptacle configured to receive a container containing a substance for processing. The container includes a readable tag having processing information associated with the substance. The apparatus also includes a processing chamber operably coupled to the receptacle and configured to receive the substance and process the substance. The apparatus further includes a controller operably coupled to the processing chamber and configured to generate one or more processing instructions based on the processing information in the readable tag and further based on additional processing information received from a remote device. The processing is also configured to process the substance based on the one or more processing instructions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method to roast coffee beans in a room (100), said method comprising the steps of wherein, when at least one roasting operation is implemented, —obtaining desired roasting data input of said at least one roasting operation, said desired data input, —getting access to information relative to the room and to the coffee beans roasting apparatus, and —before initiating the at least one roasting operation: determining the concentration of each contaminant generated in the room during said at least one roasting operation, for each contaminant, comparing the determined concentration of said contaminant generated in the room with the concentration of said contaminant authorized according to local health and safety regulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a chewable matrix that can be used as a tool for collection of saliva samples. Also disclosed herein are methods for extracting saliva, and in particular microorganisms or nucleic acid, from the chewable matrix, methods for detecting an illness or infection in subjects using the chewable matrix, and kits for performing these methods.

Abstract: A method of making a frozen dessert bar includes forming a plurality of spaced cavities in a main body of ice cream or frozen yogurt, with the plurality of spaced cavities being filled with distinct edible materials thereby coating the one or more exterior surface portions of the main body at the plurality of spaced cavities. The cavities can be formed in various ways, such as molding the main body with the cavities or stamping the cavities into a pre-formed main body. As the coating materials employed can significantly vary, a wide range of frozen dessert bars, with quite unique and interesting eating experiences, can be produced for consumers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining yeast proteins comprising the following steps: a) providing a yeast cream; b) exposing this yeast cream to a thermal plasmolysis at a temperature between 70 and 95° C. for a time of between 30 seconds and 4 hours; c) subjecting the whole to the activity of at least one ribonuclease and a glucanase, sequentially or simultaneously, at a temperature between 40 and 65° C. for a period of between 8 and 24 hours; and d) separating the insoluble fraction from the soluble fraction; wherein the insoluble fraction collected in step d) is taste-free, has a nucleotide content less than 3% and a true protein content of at least 72%.

Abstract: A method of preparing a refined zein-enriched protein hydrolysate composition and/or a refined zein-depleted protein hydrolysate composition comprising enzymatically hydrolyzing a refined zein-enriched protein composition and/or a refined zein-depleted protein composition that have been separated from a refined, destarched corn gluten meal. The refined zein-enriched protein hydrolysate composition has a protein solubility of from about 15% to about 20% at a pH selected from the group consisting of pH 3.4, pH 7.0, and of both pH 3.4 and pH 7.0. The refined zein-depleted protein hydrolysate composition has a protein solubility of from about 20% to about 35% at a pH selected from the group consisting of pH 3.4, pH 7.0, and of both pH 3.4 and pH 7.0. Alternatively, the refined zein-enriched protein composition and/or the refined zein-depleted protein composition have been separated from a corn protein isolate as described herein. Compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Here is described a method for the preparation of a proteinaceous treat. The method comprises comminuting a proteinaceous animal part into a plurality of pieces, each piece having a first volume; and increasing the volume of at least one piece to a second volume by heating the piece before cooling to ambient temperature.

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to a method for determining inclusion rates of red algae into livestock feed and livestock supplements.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the risk of viral infection in animals due to consumption of viral contaminated feed. The methods comprise administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of a feed additive, wherein the feed additive comprises a mixture of organic acids. The methods can be used to reduce the risk of infection in animals whose feed may or may not be contaminated with certain viruses.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards the use of 2H-chromens and their derivatives of formula (I) and/or of formula (II) wherein R1 and R2 are independently from each other H or C1-11-alkyl or (CH2)n—OH with n being an integer from 1 to 6 or R1 and R2 together represent a keto group, and wherein R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently from each other H or C1-6-alkyl or C1-6-alkoxy, and R7 is H or C1-6-alkyl, as antioxidants, especially in feed such as pet food and feed ingredients such as fish meal, insect meal and poultry meal, as well as PUFA-containing oil such as marine oil, microbial oil, fungal oil, algal oil and PUFA-containing plant oil. The present invention is further directed towards feed ingredients and feed for insects, aquatic and terrestrial animals comprising such 2H- chromens and their derivatives of formula (I) and/or of formula (II).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for providing a health benefit in an animal comprising administering a food composition to the animal, wherein the food composition comprises: from about 25% to about 60% protein, from about 15% to about 45% fat, and from about 5% to about 25% carbohydrate, where the caloric contribution ratio of protein to carbohydrate ranges from 3.5:1 to 2.5:1, the caloric contribution ratio of fat to carbohydrate ranges from 2.5:1 to 1.5:1, and the caloric contribution ratio of protein to fat ranges from 3:1 to 1:1.