Abstract: An animal shed system includes an animal shed having an animal shed floor with a first and a second surface spaced apart, such that the floor has a thickness different from zero, and multiple flow holes extending from the first to the second surface; a reservoir situated under the animal shed floor, wherein the flow holes open up to the reservoir, and the flow holes allow a fluid flow from the animal shed to the reservoir; a floor opening in the animal shed floor to allow manure to be dumped in the reservoir; an air extraction device for extracting air underneath the floor, out of the reservoir; and a device extending from the floor opening into the reservoir, wherein the device is configured to prevent an airflow from the animal shed to the reservoir through the floor opening when in use.

Abstract: The present invention provides a variable-capacity pet feeder, relating to the technical field of pet feeders. The pet feeder includes: an accommodating bucket; a discharge assembly, where the discharge assembly communicates with the accommodating bucket; and expansion buckets, where a plurality of expansion buckets are provided, the plurality of expansion buckets are disposed at an end of the accommodating bucket away from the discharge assembly, and the expansion buckets communicate with the accommodating bucket. One detachment member is disposed at each of joints of adjacent expansion buckets and the accommodating bucket. The detachment member includes a clamping block and a clamping slot for clamping the clamping block. According to the foregoing technical solution, the variable-capacity pet feeder has the advantages of having an arbitrarily variable feeder capacity, facilitating food storage convenience, and being easy to change, simple and practical.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an actuator including an armature with a cutting blade system and cutting blade that is useful in, for example, devices, systems, and methods for nail clipping especially in domestic animals. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for animal nail clipping that include the novel actuator of the invention.

Abstract: A storage tray for clipper and trimmer cutting blades for use in pet grooming. The storage tray is securable to a vertical arm of a conventional pet grooming table allowing the table top to remain obstacle free. The storage tray includes a fan for faster heat dissipation from heated cutting blades. In addition, or as an alternative, marble surfaces are used for the storage tray slanted surfaces to enhance heat dissipation. An extension tray can be coupled to the storage tray with receptacles for scissors, clippers and a cell phone.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method operate an automatic and adaptive animal behavioral system. The system receives user configuration and feedback, and generates a training set based on online animal behavior patterns and received user feedback. The system trains one or multiple models based on the training set, if the training set is sufficiently large. It then validates the models, and provides system generated classifications and action types and levels for animal’s behavior patterns, if the models’ accuracy rate is above a threshold.

Abstract: An integrated pet harness with a pet leash, including: a flexible back pad and a flexible chest pad, a pair of first connecting straps and a second connecting strap, oppositely arranged;: connecting to the flexible back pad and the telescopic traction rope on the pad, and the telescopic traction rope can be accommodated in the flexible back pad. The front end of the flexible back pad is provided with a pair of first extension parts extending to both sides; the rear end of the flexible back pad is provided with a pair of second extension parts extending to both sides. There are a pair of third extension parts extending to both sides respectively; a pair of first connecting strips are fixed to the front end of the flexible back pad, and two ends of the pair of first connecting strips are respectively passed through the pair of first extending parts.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for securing an object using a connection device. The systems, methods, and devices for securing an object using a connection device, for example to hang a decoration from a ceiling rafter, attach a strap to a trailer, or any other situation in which a connection device is needed, including for an owner to restrain pets using a leash without actually holding on to the leash. A device and system may include a loop constructed of a flexible material, wherein the material comprises a hole disposed therethrough and a connector including a frame. A portion of the frame is disposed through the hole of the loop such that the connector is releasably coupled to the loop and the connector is configured to receive a line.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a device and method for providing a function for communication with a companion animal based on the Internet of Things which remotely control an apparatus capable of identifying a desire of the companion animal and satisfying the desire of the companion animal, the device includes a desire signal delivery unit configured to receive a desire signal of a companion animal and deliver the desire signal through a companion animal communication-dedicated application running in a user terminal, a remote control signal reception unit configured to receive a remote control signal of a desire-satisfying device which matches the desire signal delivered by the desire signal delivery unit through the companion animal communication-dedicated application running in the user terminal, and a remote control signal delivery unit configured to deliver the remote control signal received by the remote control signal reception unit to the desire-satisfying device.

Abstract: Embodiments herein are generally related to apparatus and methodologies for improved screening of important biological states in animals. The apparatus and methodologies comprise the use of high-resolution infrared thermography images collected about an animal to obtain both thermal information and behavioural information about the animal, wherein both thermal and behavioural information can be used to generate a comprehensive thermal prolife value that is indicative of the biologically important state in the animal.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices for controlling pests, and, more specifically, to devices for monitoring and communicating the presence of pests, and eliminating pests. The pest control system comprises a frame configured to be removably positioned in a pest control station, a panel pivotally coupled to the frame, and pest control device positioned in the frame.

Abstract: An at least partially floorless semirigid poultry enclosure configured to flex and/or adjust to accommodate undulating terrain during movement across a field. The semirigid poultry enclosure may comprise a semirigid foundation. The semirigid foundation may include one or more flexible portions disposed between two or more rigid structural elements. The semirigid poultry enclosure may include an automated movement system configured to facilitate movement of the semirigid poultry enclosure on a field. The automated movement system may be configured to move a semirigid poultry enclosure that is at least 90 feet in length via multiple drive units coupled to a semirigid foundation.

Abstract: A bee hive apparatus with EMF shielding that increases the comfort and health of the bee colony by blocking EMF transmissions incident on the bee hive apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an aquatic farming system (200) comprising one or more stacked levels of an array of one or more aquatic farming modules (100). Each aquatic farming module (100) comprises an intermodal container (102) comprising a pair of opposing side walls (104) and a pair of opposing end entrances (106), and a housing structure (110) disposed in the intermodal container (102) and extending between the side walls (104) thereof. The aquatic farming module (100) further comprises a set of access doors (130) disposed at one or both end entrances (106) of the intermodal container (100), the access doors (130) actuatable planarly for selectively opening/closing the respective end entrances (106). Selective opening/closing of the end entrances (106) of the intermodal containers (102) in each stacked level facilitates user accessibility to the housing structures (110) in said stacked level for farming aquatic organisms.

Abstract: A system (100) and method for attaching an aquatic basket (102) to a longline in an aquaculture farming environment. The system includes the basket (102), a longline engagement means (104, 105), and a locking bar (106) configured for slidable engagement with one or both of the engagement means and basket (102).

Abstract: An environmental treatment distribution system is provided that includes one or more nutrient containers and/or one or more bioreactors. The environmental treatment distribution system activates distribution of nutrients from the one or more nutrient containers and/or distribution of organisms from the one or more bioreactors. The environmental treatment distribution system may be used in conjunction with aquatic or aerial vessels to provide environmental treatment to bodies of water.

Abstract: A transgenic non-human animal is provided. In certain embodiments, the animal comprises a genome comprising an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus comprising: a) a transcribed gene encoding a fusion protein comprising, from N-terminus to C-terminus: i. a scaffold comprising a first binding domain; and ii. a heavy chain constant region operably linked to the scaffold; wherein the scaffold is capable of specifically binding to a target in the absence of additional polypeptides; and b) a plurality of pseudogenes that are operably linked to the transcribed gene and that donate, by gene conversion, nucleotide sequence to the part of the transcribed gene that encodes the binding domain.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.

Abstract: A device comprises a dispenser assembly comprising a frame having a first surface and a second surface. The frame defines a pathway, an inlet opening in the first surface of the frame and a drain opening in the second surface of the frame. The inlet opening and the drain opening may provide access to the pathway. The device also includes a moveable member having at least one bore oriented perpendicular to the pathway. The moveable member may be translatable within the pathway between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A light up lure includes a switch in electrical communication with a light and a battery, the switch embedded in the body, the switch actuatable by a magnet external to the body to change a state of the light.

Abstract: A terminal control program according to the present disclosure causes a terminal apparatus to perform: receiving function setting information that has been automatically transmitted from a fishing electric reel in response to a first request transmitted in response to a user's operation; storing the received function setting information; displaying a first setting screen that the user uses to set each function of the fishing electric reel; and transmitting, to the fishing electric reel, information indicating setting of each of the functions that has been set by the user, and causing the information to be stored as the function setting information, and in the displaying of the first setting screen, an operation object is displayed on the first setting screen in a state where each of the functions has been set on the basis of the stored function setting information, the operation object being used to set each of the functions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the autonomous application of crop protection products by means of a drone. The present invention relates to a process and to an unmanned aerial vehicle for applying crop protection product taking into consideration drift phenomena. The present invention furthermore relates to a computer program product which can be employed for controlling the process according to the invention.

Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems having insect guards in devices and systems for aspirated smoke, gas, or air quality monitoring are described herein. One aspirated smoke, gas, or air quality monitoring unit includes a detector module that includes at least one particulate sensing chamber within the detector module and an air inlet connecting the sampling tube to the particulate sensing chamber allowing communication of air from the sampling tube to the particulate sensing chamber; and a spiral shaped insect guard positioned within the inlet.

Abstract: An aqueous stabilizing composition for preserving a bodily fluid at ambient temperature is provided. The aqueous stabilizing composition comprises: a sugar selected from a monosaccharide, a disaccharide, or a combination thereof; a buffering agent; a C1-C6 alkanol; boric acid, a salt of boric acid, or a combination thereof; and a chelating agent; wherein the composition has a pH of from 4.5 to 5.2. A method for preserving a bodily fluid using the aqueous stabilizing composition is also provided, the method comprising: a) obtaining a sample of the bodily fluid; b) contacting the bodily fluid with the aqueous stabilizing composition to form a mixture; c) mixing the mixture of (b) to form a homogeneous mixture; and d) storing the homogeneous mixture at ambient temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cryogenic freezing of units for packaging a biological substance comprising a receptacle (2) configured such that a stream of vapour of a cryogenic agent circulates therein, having at its top an insertion opening (10) for inserting the packaging units into the receptacle (2), a lid (3) that is able to move between a closed position in which it closes the insertion opening (10) and an open position in which it leaves the insertion opening (10) open, and a port (4) for discharging the vapour, provided in the receptacle (2), characterised in that the device (1) further comprises a stopper (13) mechanically connected to the lid (3) such that, when the lid (3) is in the closed position, the stopper (13) is spaced apart from the port (4) and, when the lid (3) is in the open position, the stopper (13) closes the port (4).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for cryopreservation, comprising: a nucleic acid structure which comprises a scaffold nucleic acid folded at predetermined positions to form multiple strands, and a plurality of staple nucleic acids wherein at least a portion of a sequence thereof comprises a complementary sequence to that of the scaffold nucleic acid, which are bound to at least one of the strands of the scaffold nucleic acid to form a double strand; linkers coupled to at least one of single strands in the nucleic acid structure; and an anti-freezing peptide coupled to at least one of the linkers, so as to exhibit excellent freeze-protection effects, which in turn increase cell viability during cryopreservation of cells and tissues, while retaining original texture of food even when used for freezing the food.

Abstract: A method for mosquito control is provided in the form of mosquito larvicide carrying insects which can be introduced in a mosquito population to thereby control the mosquito population. The larvicide carrier insects may include artificially generated adult insect carriers of a mosquito larvicide in which the mosquito larvicide has minimal impact on the adult insect carrier and which mosquito larvicide affects juvenile mosquito survival or interferes with metamorphosis of juvenile mosquitoes to adulthood. The larvicide carrier insects may be either male or female and may include mosquitoes and non-mosquito insects.

Abstract: A method for cleaning medical equipment by scrubbing the equipment with an open-cell melamine-formaldehyde foam comprising an antibacterial active composition, and wherein the open-cell melamine-formaldehyde foam is prepared from a melamine-formaldehyde precondensate, wherein the molar ratio melamine to formaldehyde of the melamine-formaldehyde precondensate is smaller than 0.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to biocide-composites providing high retention of biocides in glueline-treated glued-wood products that are hot-pressed or hot-pressed and block-stacked during manufacture.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing L-glufosinate ammonium powder. The method includes the following steps: (1) obtaining a transformation solution for performing biocatalytic transformation to prepare L-glufosinate ammonium, and filtering out bacteria to obtain a filtrate; (2) detecting the amount of ammonium sulfate in the filtrate obtained in step (1), adding calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide to react with the ammonium sulfate to produce calcium sulfate precipitates, and filtering out the calcium sulfate precipitates to obtain a filtrate; (3) detecting the amount of glufosinate ammonium in the filtrate obtained in step (2), adding zinc salt, adjusting pH to 5.5-6.8 to produce glufosinate ammonium zinc salt precipitates, and filtering and collecting the glufosinate ammonium zinc salt precipitates; (4) adding a solvent to dissolve the glufosinate ammonium zinc salt precipitates collected in step (3), and adjusting pH of a solution to 2-2.

Abstract: A method of delivering an agricultural composition to a plant including determining a dose of the agricultural composition required to deliver a treatment effective amount of the at least one agrochemical agent to a target soil depth using a computational model, the agricultural composition including a plurality of plant viral nanoparticles (VNPs) and/or virus-like particles (VLPs) and at least one agrochemical agent, and applying the determined dose of the agricultural composition to the plant.

Abstract: A gastropod repellent film of the present invention includes at least an inorganic filler layer containing an inorganic filler and a thermoplastic resin. The inorganic filler layer is an outermost layer. The inorganic filler includes calcium carbonate particles. The inorganic filler has a percentage content of greater than 50.0% by mass in the gastropod repellent film. The gastropod repellent film has a density of at least 1.05 g/cm3 and no greater than 1.25 g/cm3. A plant cultivation method of the present invention uses the gastropod repellent film.

Abstract: Systems and methods for application of active ingredients to plants such as cannabinoid-producing plants (e.g., plants in the genus Cannabis) are generally described. Certain aspects of this disclosure relate to systems for treating cannabinoid-producing plants (e.g., plants of the genus Cannabis such as those containing Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or combinations thereof) involving fluidic communication between the plants and a source of a cyclopropene (e.g., in an enclosure). In some embodiments, cannabinoid-producing plants (e.g., plants of the genus Cannabis) are exposed to a cyclopropene (e.g., 1-methylcyclopropene in a gas phase). Some embodiments involve such exposure inducing potentially desirable phenomena with the plants, such as growth of male sex organs on female plants and/or enhancement of plant biomass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, which comprises: a)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of 1,2-octanediol, b)—From 15 weight % to 25 weight % of benzoic acid, c)—From 50 weight % to 70 weight % of propylene glycol, wherein the content of aromatic alcohol is less or equal to 5 weight % relative to the weight of the liquid concentrate; its use of a composition, for the preservation of cosmetics products, household products or technical products.

Abstract: An antimicrobial spray composition is disclosed, forming a protective film on surfaces when dried. The protective film provides antimicrobial protection by killing at least 95% of microorganisms in <30 minutes of exposure. The spray composition comprises a sulfonated polymer selected from the group of perfluorosulfonic acid polymers, polystyrene sulfonates, sulfonated block copolymers, sulfonated polyolefins, sulfonated polyimides, sulfonated polyamides, sulfonated polyesters, sulfonated polysulfones, sulfonated polyketones, sulfonated poly(arylene ether), and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Production of a high efficiency arthropod repellent by chemically transforming a substance used by mosquitoes as an attractant, the lactic acid, as well as lactates, in this case (S)-ethyl lactate, which is an essential attractant for A. aegypti females. The hydroxyl functional group of lactic acid must be transformed into esters, and the carboxylic acid functional group into amides, since esters and amides are functional groups already present in other repellents, such as in the structure of DEET, IR 3535 and dimethyl phthalate. The ester functional group of (S)-ethyl lactate must undergo a reaction in which the acyl functional group is substituted by an amine of interest and the hydroxyl functional group must be acylated. The structure of an attractant, or a derivative thereof, is transformed into a high efficiency repellent.

Abstract: Improved concentrate, premix and tank mix compositions comprising bifenthrin and chlorantraniliprole are provided.

Abstract: A compound of Formula I and formulations including such a compound may be used for the reduction of infestation with ectoparasites, in particular ectoparasites of the insect class, including fleas and mosquitoes, and/or ectoparasites of the arachnid class, including ticks and mites, etc. Methods for controlling ectoparasites and/or formulations including such compounds may include use as a repellent, and/or application to a mammal, e.g., a human, dog, cat, cattle, horse, or sheep, or to an object or a fabric. The form may be a topical formulation, a shampoo composition, a cleansing composition, or a treatment composition, preferably a lotion, cream, ointment, gel, foam, patch, powder, solid, sponge, tape, vapor, paste, tincture, or spray.

Abstract: A Synergistic pesticidal composition against sucking pests complex. More particularly the present invention relates to a synergistic pesticidal composition comprising of bioactive amount of Diafenthiuron and Pyriproxyfen with at least one agro-chemically active insecticide selected from Thiamethoxam, Imidacloprid, Thiacloprid, Dinotefuran, Clothianidin, and Pymetrozine. The present invention further relates to process for preparing the said compositions in specific ratio. The present invention further relates to the process for preparing the said composition along with at least one inactive excipient; and formulations thereof. The present invention further relates to the synergistic insecticidal compositions, wherein active ingredient present infixed ratio shows synergy in insecticidal activity and formulation thereof are stable in nature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline form of deltamethrin, which is a pyrethroid compound useful as a pest control agent. The present invention further relates to a process of preparing the novel crystalline form, and to methods of controlling pests using the novel crystalline form.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein X, Y, Z, R?, R2, and X+ have any of the values described in the specification. The compounds are useful to increase plant growth and/or to increase harvest yield.

Abstract: To provide a sterilizing liquid and a method of producing the same that have no restrictions on application methods and usage and can be widely used for sterilization, a sterilizing liquid including water containing reactive oxygen species and a nanoparticle catalyst in a stationary state is produced by causing cavitation in water having a conductivity of 2000 ?S/cm or less and COD of 2000 ppm or less while causing the water to flow by a stirrer 2, and causing generation of plasma by a plasma generation mechanism 3 in which a pulse voltage is applied across electrodes 31 in the water including air bubbles mainly containing water vapor generated by the cavitation.

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure relates to antimicrobial films for use on high-touch surfaces in medical, commercial, and residential settings and methods of making the same. The films and coatings are robust and retain activity over time and are optimized to minimize diffusion time of virus particles as well as bacterial and fungal pathogens to the inactivating layers and/or particles in the films and coatings. In another aspect, the films and coatings are capable of inactivating multiple virus, bacteria, and fungi types, can be applied as sprayable coatings or adhesive backed films, or can be incorporated into fabrics. In still another aspect, the films and coatings can be formulated as transparent or can be a neutral color such as gray or white.

Abstract: The disclosure, in one aspect, relates to compositions containing non-pathogenic Burkholderia species SSG and/or extracts from SSG cultures and methods of making and using the same. Also disclosed are methods for treating and preventing plant diseases caused by pathogens, the methods including applying the disclosed compositions to plants and/or soil, diseased leaf debris, or other plant growth media surrounding the plants. Finally, disclosed are methods for increasing plant growth using the disclosed compositions. The compositions are effective as well as environmentally benign and are not detrimental to human or animal health This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel plant growth promoting formulations. The formulations of the present disclosure comprise microorganisms of the species Bacillus megaterium, Bacillus pumilus, Kribbella flavida, and Micrococcus luteus and can be used to promote plant growth and thereby reduce the time required to grow mature plants.

Abstract: The inventive technology generally relates to novel plant endophytic bacterial strains that may colonize discrete plant tissues, and in particular the roots of a plant and may further be engineered to express and deliver interfering RNA molecules throughout the plant.

Abstract: A composition including nano- or microspheres, and/or tubular nanostructures, each made of a plurality of aromatic dipeptides including end-capping modified aromatic dipeptides, non-modified aromatic dipeptides, or a combination thereof; and encapsulating an esterase or a functional fragment thereof; as well as methods of use. The plurality of aromatic dipeptides may include the end-capping modified aromatic dipeptides only.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pest control composition comprising one or more linear sulphated polysaccharides, one or more surfactants, one or more alkali metal salts of a carboxylic acid, and one or more active ingredients, wherein the composition comprises at least 40 wt. % water, based on the total weight of the composition and wherein the composition has a melting point higher than 30° C. The invention also relates to a pest control product comprising the pest control composition according to the invention and a container in which the composition is contained. The invention relates to a method for preparing said pest control product. Finally, the invention relates to the use of the composition, the product, or the product obtained by the method, as a rodent repellent.

Abstract: An anti-bacterial composition for plants including garlic oil; cinnamon oil; thyme oil; oleic acid; and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Abstract: A portable baking oven having an upper portion and a lower portion that define a baking chamber are disclosed. A baking chamber opening may be defined entirely by the oven upper portion. The upper portion may pivot away from the lower portion to allow access to the interior of the oven for cleaning. The oven may include a gas-powered infrared bottom burner and a gas-powered curved back burner.

Abstract: A processing line for a food mass including a size controller to control a food mass discharged piece by piece from a kneading bowl. The size controller includes a space-fixed portion including parallel or substantially parallel separating strips with longitudinal axes extending in a first direction, and a punch movable between an upper position and a lower position and movable towards the separating strips and including a base plate to press pieces of the food mass on the separating strips against the separating strips and to comminute the food mass.