Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative apparatuses and dog training devices. In an illustrative embodiment, a dog training device includes a harness and a rigid rod. The harness includes a back section, a chest section configured to attach to the back section, and a rod mount configured to attach behind a distal half of the back section. The rigid rod is configured to be received by the rod mount at a first angle relative to the back section to allow the rigid rod to protrude proximally from the harness.

Abstract: An animal wellness notification system includes an attachment body configured to securely engage with an ear of the animal; an elongated temperature probe secured to the attachment body and configured to extend within the ear of the animal; a housing secured to the attachment body; a computer disposed within the housing and operably associated with the temperature probe; and a notification device in data communication with the computer, the notification device being configured to provide notice if a temperature of the animal goes beyond a determined threshold.

Abstract: An automatic food feeder for aquatic breeding comprises a bottom plate; the lower side of the bottom plate is provided with a driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism comprises four groups of rotating shafts located on the lower side of the bottom plate; gears are sleeved on the outer sides of the two groups of rotating shafts, and a conveyor belt is connected between the two groups of gears; a plurality of groups of meshing teeth matched with the gears are uniformly provided on the inner side of the conveyor belt, and a plurality of groups of electric telescopic push blocks are uniformly arranged on the outer side of the conveyor belt; a placing rack is connected on the upper side of the bottom plate, and a control box is connected on the front part of the lower side of the placing rack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing a non-human animal, such as an avian, comprising a targeted germline genetic modification, the method comprising: (i) delivering a programmable nuclease to sperm; (ii) fertilizing an ovum with the sperm, and (iii) generating the animal from the ovum, wherein the nuvlease introduces the genetic modification into DNA of the prem and/or the ovum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brain tumor animal model that directly reflects the phenomenon in a human patient and a method of preparing the same, and more specifically, a brain tumor animal model that mutations are introduced into p53, Pten, and EGFR genes, a screening method of a therapeutic agent for a brain tumor using the animal model, and a preparing method thereof.

Abstract: Genetically modified mice and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises humanization of an Fc?RI protein.

Abstract: Non-human animal cells and non-human animals comprising a humanized ACE2 locus and methods of using such non-human animal cells and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized ACE2 locus express a human ACE2 protein or a chimeric ACE2 protein, fragments of which are from human ACE2. Methods are also provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized ACE2 locus to assess in vivo ACE2 activity, e.g., coronavirus infection and/or the treatment or prevention thereof.

Abstract: Non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals comprising a humanized albumin (ALB) locus and methods of making and using such non-human animal genomes, non-human animal cells, and non-human animals are provided. Non-human animal cells or non-human animals comprising a humanized albumin locus express a human albumin protein or a chimeric albumin protein, fragments of which are from human albumin. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized albumin locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-albumin-targeting reagents such as nuclease agents designed to target human albumin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of sorting insects comprising the successive steps of: providing (S1) a mixture comprising nymphs, and sieving (S3) enabling separation of the nymphs from the rest of the mixture comprising sieving said mixture with a sieve having a screen of plastic material (S4). This method may be complemented by densimetric sorting. The invention also relates to a corresponding insect sorting device.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of fishing devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fishing net hoop device. The device is comprised of a hoop and a net. The hoop keeps the net open to increase the probability that fish will swim into the net. In one embodiment, the net is comprised of at least one fastener that attaches to the hoop, to allow the net to be removable so that damaged nets can be conveniently replaced. In one embodiment, the device is comprised of at least one transmitter, at least one tracking device, and at least one battery. The transmitter is in electrical communication with a mobile application on the user's smart device to allow a user to locate the device if it is lost in a body of water.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a single line of a plurality of interconnected bait lures. At least one bait lure can have an elongated body, an angled keel, and a lateral wing. These elements work together to ensure that the single line of a plurality of interconnected bait lures run wide from behind a fishing vessel to expose the lures to favorable water conditions and thereby eliminating the need for expensive outrigger devices.

Abstract: A reel seat for fixing a fishing reel comprises a tubular reel seat main body, a floating hood, and an operation knob. The tubular reel seat main body comprises a fixing hood and a hollow portion into which a rod is inserted. The floating hood is movable in an axial direction with respect to the reel seat main body. The operation knob rotates in a peripheral direction to move the floating hood in the axial direction. A finger hooking recess on which a finger of a user is disposed is provided in an upper portion on a front side of the floating hood.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a frame and an anti-reverse mechanism. The anti-reverse mechanism includes a drive member, a ratchet plate, a biasing member, and engagement members. The ratchet plate is rotatably coupled with the drive member. The biasing member is frictionally engaged with the ratchet plate and the drive member. The engagement members pivotally couple with the frame and can be pivoted by the biasing member as the biasing member rotates. The engagement members are driven to pivot out of engagement with the ratchet plate as the biasing member rotates in a first direction to allow rotation of the drive member in the first direction. The engagement members are driven to pivot into engagement with the ratchet plate as the biasing member rotates in the second direction to limit further rotation of the drive member in the second direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel bottom bouncer device. The device is designed to provide fishermen with lead-free bait at an elevated level above the bottom surface. Specifically, the bottom bouncer device is configured for a fishing rod and is both lead-free and weedless. The device comprises a round, brass rod with a split ring at the top and a snap swivel attached to the split ring. Further, the bottom nine inches of the rod may be turned down in a lathe to produce differing weights for the bottom bouncer device.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to storage devices. In some embodiments, a mountable storage device comprises a container including a base and a plurality of sidewalls, wherein the plurality of sidewalls define an inner cavity, wherein at least one of the plurality of sidewalls includes a retention member, and wherein the base includes a mounting point, a strap removably secured to the container via the mounting point, and an insert including a plurality of slits configured to receive and secure fishing tackle, wherein the insert is releasably retained within the inner cavity via the retention member.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a rod holder. The locking mechanism includes a first locking member having first locking member teeth, a second locking member having second locking member teeth and is selectively movable relative to the first locking member between locked and unlocked positions, a rod engagement member adapted to engage an end of a rod and slidably engaged with the second locking member, and a locking actuator adapted to selectively move the second locking member between the locked and unlocked positions. When the second locking member is disposed in the unlocked position, the rod engagement member is adapted to co-rotate with the second locking member relative to the first locking member. When the second locking member is disposed in the locked position, the second locking member and the rod engagement member are restricted from rotating relative to the first locking member.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to fishing rod platforms that can be modular and capable of adding functional arms. Benefits of the fishing rod platforms can include a superior device for holding and securing fishing rods to the ground and adding functional arms that allow the fishing rod platform to hold items, such as a cellphone holder, an awning, a cup holder, and other such useful holders.

Abstract: A bracket for holding a fish finder has a horizontal attachment arm and horizontal attachment arm couples to a trolling motor. The bracket also has an offset bar coupled to the horizontal attachment arm at an angle, an arm integral with an end of the offset bar, the arm extending upward and at the angle, and a holder attached to end of the arm for holding a fish finder.

Abstract: A device for retrieving the snagged fishing lure when fishing from a boat and from the shore when the snagged lure is both close to and far from the fisherman, especially when the angle of inclination to the lure is small. The hydrodynamic, slim, elongated, and cylindrical device has a sleekly tapered front part, a rear part, a hooking plate inclined at an acute angle with respect to the rear part, a center of gravity shifted towards the front of the device, two attachment rings to attach the device to the line simply, quickly, easily and reliably, while the contact of the device with the line is minimal. When the device is attached to the fishing line extending to the snagged lure, the line is inserted into the funnel-shaped notch of the hooking plate, and when the fishing rod is raised, the device slides down the line to the lure and bounces it off the obstacle.

Abstract: An extendable and adjustable insect entrapment apparatus reaches insects and pests in hard to reach areas through a multi-jointed elongated rod that hinges and pivots into various configuration to reach and entrap the insects with a pad of stacked, singular sticky sheets. The rod has a proximal end with a formed hole for hanging the apparatus from a distal end. At least one joint in the rod is fixedly set at a desired angle and orientation. The sticky sheets retain any insects which travel or fall into a base at the distal end of the rod. Each sheet is coated with a mild compression adhesive material that entraps an insect in response to an application of force against the insect. Each sticky sheet can be separated individually. Upon entrapment of an insect, the outermost sticky sheet restraining the insect is separated, folded to encase the insect, and disposed of.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices that are useful for limiting plant growth using microwaves without the use of chemical agents such as herbicides and, in some embodiments, are thereby useful for weed control. Disclosed are also methods and devices that are useful for injuring and/or killing arthropods using microwaves without the use of chemical agents such as pesticides and, in some embodiments, are thereby useful for the control of arthropod infestation.

Abstract: An agricultural vehicle is provided herein that includes a chassis operably coupled with a powertrain control system. A boom assembly is operably coupled with the chassis. One or more nozzles is positioned along the boom assembly. A flow control assembly is configured to selectively dispense an agricultural product from a tank through the one or more nozzles. A controller is operably coupled with the powertrain control system and the boom assembly. The controller includes a processor and associated memory with the memory storing instructions that, when implemented by the processor, configure the controller to receive instructions to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle and alter a flow rate of the agricultural product through actuation of the flow control assembly in response to receiving instructions to accelerate or decelerate the vehicle.

Abstract: A soil beating apparatus comprising: (i) a frame configured to he detachably mounted to a support structure of a moveable gantry., (ii) an exhaust hood disposed in combination with the frame and having a shield directing heat downwardly toward a soil material to be heat treated, (iii) a plurality of plates each an end portion projecting downwardly from the exhaust hood toward the soil material and configured to be lowered into the soil material by the frame at a predefined depth relative to the ground plane of the soil material, and (iv) a burner disposed in combination with the exhaust hood and in fluid communication with a first supply of fuel and oxidizer, the burner configured to combust the first supply of fuel and oxidizer to beat each of the plates. The plurality of plates are oriented along a direction of motion of the moveable gantry to transfer heat into the soil material at the predefined depth to thermally heat-treat the soil material.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus to kill a plant or at least attenuate plant growth, the apparatus comprising: an electrical energy supply unit; an applicator unit comprising an applicator electrode; a return unit comprising a return electrode; the electrical energy supply unit arranged to apply electrical energy through a transmission circuit comprising the applicator electrode, a plant, and the return electrode, a Faraday enclosure arranged to block electromagnetic radiation emitted from the electrical energy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a kit of pistons or spears of varying weights for preparing a rechargeable trap for a specific target species, and to a rechargeable trap with pistons or spears of varying weights.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel scent diffuser device for distributing attractant in desired areas as per preferences of a user for attracting deer or game. The device includes a bottle for storing a liquid attractant and is configured to be sealed by a lid. An internal hemp rope is affixed to an interior of the bottle and extends through the interior of the bottle to connect to the lid. A paracord is attached to the lid for hanging the lid on a fixed surface. When the lid is unscrewed, the bottle and the lid are connected through the hemp rope and the hemp rope absorbs the liquid attractant such that a scent is distributed or diffused from the hemp rope when the lid is unscrewed. The device keeps the liquid attractant inside the bottle when the lid or cap is secured to the bottle.

Abstract: Mesh material is presented for a hunting blind with a camouflage pattern printed on a first side and a second side with a color coating. The mesh material is partially transmissive such that a portion of incident radiation from an exterior of the hunting blind is reflected back into the exterior, a portion of incident radiation from an interior of the hunting blind is transmitted through the mesh material to the exterior and an intensity ratio of the reflected portion to the transmitted portion during daylight conditions is above a threshold value such that the exterior of the hunting blind is visible from the interior and the interior of the hunting blind is not visible from an exterior of the hunting blind. A hunting blind is also provided that includes a frame including frame members and panels of the mesh material attached to the frame members.

Abstract: A game decoy system comprising a remote controller and a game decoy. The remote controller includes a communication element configured to transmit a wireless signal representing an input. The game decoy includes a body, a propulsion mechanism, a communication element, and a controller. The body has a shape resembling a game animal. The propulsion mechanism is configured to propel the game decoy. The communication element is configured to receive the wireless signal from the remote controller. The controller is configured to instruct the propulsion mechanism to propel the game decoy according to the input.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to, at least, a vacuum-assisted method for infiltrating cadaver bone with a cryoprotectant and a method for rapidly warming the cryopreserved cadaver bone for bone marrow processing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stable, solvent free, self emulsifiable concentrate including a biocide and an ethoxylated fatty acid alkyl ester of formula (I). Additionally disclosed herein is a method of forming the stable, solvent free, self emulsifiable concentrate. Additionally disclosed herein is a kit for preparing the concentrate, including as separate components a biocide and an ethoxylated fatty acid alkyl ester of formula (I). Further disclosed herein is a method of using the concentrate for the treatment of plants and soil, lawns and gardens, and buildings and other surfaces and structures where pests reside.

Abstract: Described herein is the preparation of an aqueous hop extract and a boiling water hop extract prepared from dried hop cones that were ground prior to extraction. As discussed below, extracts were prepared from a number of different hop varieties and were tested against a number of clinically relevant bacterial strains. As discussed herein, surprisingly, the boiling water extract showed greater antibacterial activity than the aqueous extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrophobic antimicrobial agent comprising a mineral material, which is surface coated with a copper and/or silver salt of at least one fatty acid, a method for its manufacture, wherein at least one fatty acid and at least one copper and/or silver salt are dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent, the solutions are combined, the copper and/or silver salt of the at east one fatty acid is precipitated by adding water, separated, and surface coated onto the mineral material. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the hydrophobic antimicrobial agent obtained by said method, the use thereof as a filler, products comprising the hydrophobic antimicrobial agent, and the use of a copper and/or silver salt of at least one fatty acid for surface coating a mineral material.

Abstract: A composition for managing, controlling, neutralizing, killing, or repelling an amphibian or reptile comprises at least one active ingredient comprising an effective amount of thymol or a derivative thereof and an effective amount of eugenol or a derivative thereof. The composition is also useful for protecting, guarding, or repelling a pet.

Abstract: The invention relates to an antimicrobial surfactant complexed with a nanomaterial. The surfactant can be a quaternary ammonium cationic surfactant which is coated on the surface of a nanomaterial such as a silica nanoparticle or a carbon nanotube.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator. 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has a formula as C15H10O2, a molecular weight of 222.2390. The optimum concentration of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in the plant growth regulator is in a range of 10 ?M to 200 ?M. The plant growth regulator further contains a pesticidally acceptable carrier. The present disclosure further provides the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in regulating plant growth. In the use of 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid in preparing a plant growth regulator of the present disclosure, 4-(Phenylethynyl) benzoic acid has the ABA-like effects, and is more stable, easily available, cheaper, and environmentally friendly. Therefore, the present disclosure is suitable for large-scale popularization.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling a soybean rust fungus having an amino acid substitution of F129L in a mitochondrial cytochrome b protein. A compound represented by formula (I) [wherein: X1 represents —C(H)? or the like; X2 represents —C(O)OCH3 or the like; Y1 represents —C(R4)? or the like; Y2 represents —C(R5)? or the like; R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 each represent a C1-C4 alkyl group or the like; and E represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like] can be used for controlling a soybean rust fungus having an amino acid substitution of F129L in a mitochondrial cytochrome b protein.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel sulphonamide inhibitors of cystathionin gamma synthase (CGS), their use as selective and non-selective herbicides, agricultural and non-agricultural herbicides, herbicides in integrated pest management, herbicides for gardening, clearing waste ground, clearing industrial or constructions sites, clearing railways and railway embankments, pesticide, fungicide, agricultural plant stimulant or antimicrobial agent. Also provided is a method for the control of undesired vegetation or clearing areas from the undesired vegetation comprising applying to the locus of said undesired vegetation, to the undesired plants or to a habitat thereof, a herbicidally effective amount of the compound of the present invention.

Abstract: Provided herein are high-load emulsifiable concentrate compositions containing at least 875 g/L haloxyfop ester, a solvent, and a surfactant. The concentrate compositions leave less than 3.9 weight percent residue upon pouring at 5° C.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a method for reducing or preventing an abiotic stress on a plant. A method for reducing or preventing an influence of an abiotic stress on a plant, comprising treating a plant exposed or not to the abiotic stress with at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the compounds represented by the following formula (I) and the like: (wherein in formula (I), Q denotes a group represented by formula (Q-1), formula (Q-2), or the like, In formula (Q-1) and formula (Q-2), * denotes an attachment point, Z denotes a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, X1 denotes a C1-6 alkyl group or the like, m is a chemically acceptable number of X1 and denotes any integer of 0 to 4, L denotes a single bond and the like, A1 denotes an oxygen atom and the like, and A2 denotes an oxygen atom and the like).

Abstract: Advantageously, para-chloroaniline (PCA) is minimal in antimicrobial articles prepared according to the method of the invention. A method of forming an antimicrobial article according to the invention comprises steps of: providing a polymerizable composition; incorporating an antimicrobially effective amount of at least one chlorhexidine-containing antimicrobial agent into the polymerizable composition; and, polymerizing the polymerizable composition to form chlorhexidine-containing polymer of the antimicrobial article, wherein processing temperature during the method is less than about 80° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to binary and ternary synergistic combinations and to mosquito insecticides and mosquito larvicides containing such synergistic combinations. The present invention also concerns the use of the mosquito insecticides and mosquito larvicides in the control of mosquito-borne diseases, such as, for example, malaria, dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one VLCFA inhibitor. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in burndown programs, in industrial vegetation management and forestry, in vegetable and perennial crops and in turf and lawn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agronomic composition comprising zinc, manganese and microorganism(s) capable of promoting nutrient uptake by a plant from the soil. Furthermore, the present invention provides a seed coated by an agronomic composition according to the invention and a method for improving the yield of a plant, in particular for increasing nutrient uptake and/or cold tolerance in early stages of development by applying the agronomic composition according to the invention to a seed or to soil, in which a seed is planted. Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of an agronomic composition of the present invention to improve the yield of a plant. In particular, the composition of the present invention is used to improve recovery of a plant and/or to prevent tissue damage when the plant is exposed to low temperatures at the seed or seedling stage.

Abstract: This disclosure describes biological pesticides that include biological mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs), and their application. Provided MEL-based pesticides are microbially produced by through microbial (fungal) fermentation of plant-based derivatives or plant-derived materials as a substrate. The biologically active components are obtained from multiple stage bio-processes including transformation, biochemical reaction, extraction, and other processing of raw materials. The synthesis, separation, concentration, purification, preparation of biological pesticides, and their application as a crop pathology treatment, are described. These biological pesticides may be used disease prevention and control for crops and other plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a preparation for stabilizing fungal spores. The formulation comprises at least one glycerophospholipid and spores of a fungal microorganism.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for efficiently producing and delivering double stranded RNA (dsRNA) are provided. Vector constructs useful for in vitro and in vivo expression of dsRNA are described. Also described are cell expression systems for efficient and cost-effective production of dsRNA in living cells and methods and compositions for providing the expressed dsRNA to target organisms. The described compositions and methods can be used to produce RNA molecules for screening or other uses, and to amplify RNA sequences for analysis.

Abstract: Provided are compositions including saponins and plant extracts having an antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: This invention relates to aqueous plant treatment compositions that improve the environmental experience of the consumer and industrial grower while contributing to the health of plants. Compositions of the invention include mixtures of naturally sourced fragrances, plant sourced micronutrients, naturally derived oils; surfactants; emulsifying agents, and odor sequestering agents. Compositions are combined as solutions or suspensions that may be disposed onto soil; plant foliage, or onto dried cellulosic particles to reduce or eliminate the malodors of plant treatment or nourishment, such as from organic fertilizers or from pesticides, while imparting a pleasant post treatment fragrance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vegan composition for use as an egg and/or dairy replacement comprising a starch source, a dietary fiber source and a hydrolyzed vegetable protein. The invention also relates to baked food products, such as cakes, in particular sponge cakes, comprising the composition. The invention also relates to the use of the vegan composition as an egg and/or dairy replacement in baked food products.

Abstract: A food tenderizer sleeve and method of use is provided. The food tenderizer sleeve includes two end collars and segmented and split cutting blade sleeves, which are easy to remove, replace, and clean. In some embodiments, the segments of the cutting blade sleeves form generally a half-circle cross-sectional shape and mount a plurality of cutting blades and spacers between the cutting blades. In some embodiments, the segments include one end with male connection tabs and a second end with female tab receivers for connection to another segment or to an end collar. Each cutting blade sleeve segment is further configured for matching up with another sleeve segment to form a tube or sleeve shape configured to fit around a rotational drive shaft.