Abstract: A tomato plant, harboring a partially dominant resistance gene or genes to tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). Such partially dominant resistance was obtained by crossing and back crossing of nine ToBRFV-resistant wild tomato plant lines, each harboring said partially dominant resistance gene or genes and a ToBRFV-susceptible cultivated Solanum lycopersicum. In addition, genetic markers for partially dominant resistance to tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) where identified and found to be related to chromosome 2, and genetic markers for sensitivity to tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) where identified and found to be related to chromosome 11.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9023. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9023 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9023 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A scoop device designed to allow the user to easily segregate urine clump or balls and feces, lift, discard, and wash the device for further use, is disclosed. The scoop device comprises a filter basket, a narrowed wall which includes raised ribs, a beveled scraper, and a handle. The filter basket and beveled scraper, are coated by a non-stick material. The filter basket is a spatula shaped end, positioned between the handle and the beveled scraper end in the scoop device. The filter basket is further extended towards to form the flat beveled scraper configuration in the scoop device. The filter basket and the beveled scraper comprises one or more openings that prevent the scoop device from capturing loose litter material. Further, the scraper of the scoop device is beveled and sharpened to allow loosening of the material such as urine clump or feces, inadvertently adhering to the sides of the litter box.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rain and sun shield device for pet crates/cages that prevents rainwater from accumulating inside the crates. More specifically, the rain and sun shield device includes multiple lip structures designed to be mounted on the top surface of the crate, such that the lip structures deflect any rainwater pouring over the crate and prevent any rainwater from entering inside the crate. The rain and sun shield device can be retrofitted to existing animal crate/cage designs or incorporated into the manufacturing of new models to provide protection against rainwater and sunlight. The device protects pets from the elements while being kept in a crate or cage placed in outdoor settings or while being transported in the bed of a pickup truck. The device ensures that pets remain safe, shaded, and dry.

Abstract: A livestock squeeze chute is operable in parallel-squeeze, V-squeeze and inverted-V squeeze configurations, and has a head gate with a novel guide track construction for robust rolling support of the gate panels, and a neck extender having uniquely positioned actuators that pull the neck extender upwardly into its working position. The squeeze panels are supported in suspended and hinged fashion from a set of movable supports that are displaceable laterally back and forth along a set of overhead support tracks. A pair of upper actuators are operable to move the hinged-equipped supports, and thereby relocate the tops of the squeeze panels, while a set of lower actuators are operable to relocate the bottom ends of the squeeze panels. The head gate's guide track uses two L-shaped bars and a cooperating U-channel to define a pair of enclosed channels in which roller carriages of the two gate panels are respectively received.

Abstract: A feed container for storing hardened livestock feed is disclosed. The feed container has a storage area defined by a bottom wall and a sidewall for retaining animal feed within the storage area when the feed is in a solid phase and the feed container is in a non-upward resting position or is on its sidewall. Also disclosed is a method for utilizing a feed container, having said storage area for retaining animal feed within the storage area when the feed is in a solid phase and the feed container is in a non-upward resting position or is on its sidewall.

Abstract: A base for pet feeder and a pet feeder for eating or drinking of pets are provided. The base includes a main body portion and a plurality of adjusting mechanisms. The main body portion includes a first side and a second side, the second side is disposed opposite to the first side, and the first side is configured to contain food or water. The plurality of the adjusting mechanisms are disposed at the second side of the main body portion at intervals, each of the plurality of the adjusting mechanisms is capable of providing at least three heights. Each of the plurality of the adjusting mechanisms includes a first supporting plate and a second supporting plate. The first supporting plate includes a first part and a second part, the first part is rotatably connected to the second side.

Abstract: An animal collar assembly for monitoring the animal's behaviour and/or animal's health and/or animal's location, the collar comprising: an electronic module comprising a housing for enclosing electronic componentry therein, the electronic module comprising a first coupling arrangement for coupling to a collar strap adapted to be passed around a neck region of the animal ; and a counterweight module having a weight that equal to or greater than weight of the electronic module, the counterweight module comprising a second coupling arrangement for coupling the counterweight module to the collar strap adapted to be passed around a neck region of the animal.

Abstract: An animal cleaning device for grooming an animal. The animal cleaning device may include a top portion that includes a plurality of actuators and a bottom portion affixed to the top portion. The bottom portion may include a suction vent, a blow vent, an airflow vent, a brush, and a formulation dispenser.

Abstract: A grooming device comprises a plurality of flexible tines, each having a grooming element mounted to the distal end thereof. The tines are spaced from one another laterally and spaced at different elevations as viewed from the side. The tines may be of uniform shape and lengths or different shapes and lengths. The grooming elements can be integrally molded with the tines or may be blades made from a different material. The blades may be permanently secured to the tines or can be removable for replacement by a user. The blades may have a planar body with a contact edge comprising a plurality of teeth that enable grooming of an animal by contact with the contact edge. The proximal ends of the tines are secured to a handle which is grasped by the user. Embodiments of the invention include tines with curved or hooked tips of different shapes.

Abstract: A multi-part, waterproof, windproof, hooded, reflective and wearable tech/monitoring dog raincoat with a removable belly piece is disclosed. A dog raincoat comprises, a multi-part body portion that covers and extends from the back rear end to a head of a dog, and the underside of the dog in a concave formation. The underside portion is a removable belly piece that substantially covers the belly and chest of the dog. The dog raincoat comprises; a waterproof, windproof foldable hood attached to the top/front body portion of the dog raincoat to cover and uncover the head of the dog. The dog raincoat further comprises fastening structures for fastening the body portion to the removable belly piece and securing the raincoat to the dog.

Abstract: A toy for promoting the intelligence of animals, in particular dogs or cats, has a base, a connection element, and holding elements, which protrude from the base, and at least one elongated hollow body which is closed at one end and open at another end and into which small-sized animal treats can be inserted. The hollow body is tiltably arranged on the connection element about the longitudinal axis of the connection element so that the closed end of the hollow body lies on the upper face of the base in a starting state, the closed end of the hollow body is tilted away from the base upon being actuated by the animal, the hollow body returns to the starting state automatically, and a sound can be generated as a result of the closed end of the hollow body striking the upper face of the base.

Abstract: A toy that can be placed on an animal crate as an on-crate treat delivery system. The toy can encourage low-energy positive reinforcement for animals acclimating to a new crate. The toy can be supported by a mesh network of the crate to provide an off-the-ground design that provides a treat to an animal inside the crate and helps keep an animal bed clean by not encouraging licking or chewing the bed. The toy can also be used facing outward from the crate, utilizing the crate as an elevated post for treat consumption.

Abstract: A multi-lead leash system has a housing that is configured to removably capture ends of a plurality of animal leads within the housing with the leads extending outwardly from the housing. The opposite ends of the leads each have coupling to attach the lead to an animal collar. The housing and captured ends are configured such the capture ends are freely movable within the housing to prevent tangling of the respective leads while walking animals attached to the leads, for example. The housing also has a user lead coupling for the removable coupling of a user lead to the housing, the user lead being grasped by a user using the leash system.

Abstract: An extendable-retractable pet leash includes a housing with a spring-actuated take-up reel. A personal protection device is mounted on the housing and can comprise, for example, an extendable-retractable knife, a taser or a siren. The housing also mounts a light for illuminating a surrounding area. The leash, personal protection device and light can all be operated by actuators mounted on the housing for convenience, one-handed operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for monitoring the feeding and water consumption of a bovine such as a cow. According to the invention, at least one sensor transported by the bovine is used to detect the presence of water and/or food in an area located in the muzzle of said animal and outside the body of said animal, in order to identify intake of food or water by said bovine.

Abstract: An insect dispensing system is described. The insect dispensing system includes a plate diverting structure supported by a frame. A first plate of the structure includes a set of channels and a second plate of the structure includes a set of apertures. The plates are aligned such that one end of each channel is aligned with one of the apertures. A population of insect pupae suspended in a liquid is dispensed into the set of channels via an inlet. As the liquid flows through the system, it is distributed among the set of channels, ultimately exiting via the apertures into a set of catch basins.

Abstract: A system to facilitate the user to remotely monitor and/or control vivarium devices via a computer web browser or mobile phone application. Monitored electronic animal housing devices push and pull data over the internet for storage at a database and access through a web application interface. Statistics and reports can be automatically generated directed to the collected data to aid in maintaining a consistent environment within the cage system.

Abstract: An exemplary water circulation pump pre-filter unit (PFU) comprises a backwash pipe in fluid communication with an outer nozzle outside a screen cage and an inner nozzle within the screen cage. The PFU may simultaneously spray inside and outside the screen cage using an inner nozzle and an outer nozzle configured with an axial jet perpendicular to a plurality of radial jets. The inner nozzle may have a restriction chamber with diameter decreasing in flow direction to a full cone nozzle outlet, concentrating dual streams from a plurality of inlets swirled through a plurality of helical channels. Pairs of inner nozzles may be angled to each other, increasing the inner surface area cleaned. Exemplary implementations may simultaneously clean the screen cage bottom and top using the outer nozzle and inner nozzles in backwash mode and in a separate pre-filter mode ingest water through multiple filter pipe inlet apertures.

Abstract: Non-human animal cells and non-human animals comprising a humanized Asgr1 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 Asgr1 locus express a human ASGR1 protein or an Asgr1 protein, fragments of which are from human ASGR1. Methods are provided for using such non-human animals comprising a humanized Asgr1 locus to assess in vivo efficacy of human-ASGR1-mediated delivery of therapeutic molecules or therapeutic complexes to the liver and to assess the efficacy of therapeutic molecules or therapeutic complexes acting via human-ASGR1-mediated mechanisms.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an insect-rice symbiotic comprehensive planting and breeding method mainly based on tylorrhynchus proliferation. The planting method comprises: paddy field selection; field layout; soil preparation and fertilization; stocking of Tylorrhynchuss and seedlings; management of Tylorrhynchus proliferation; rice planting; field management; water level control; rice harvesting; Tylorrhynchus capturing. The present disclosure employs a comprehensive breeding mode of symbiosis between Tylorrhynchuss and rice. By first proliferating the Tylorrhynchuss in the rice field and then planting rice, it can simulate the growth environment of the Tylorrhynchuss in the field to the greatest extent, and give full play to the mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship between Tylorrhynchuss and rice, the rotten g rice roots, stems and leaves can provide food for the Tylorrhynchuss.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sorting and imaging insects, including egg and larval life stages, useful for automated high throughput bioassays.

Abstract: A net attachment fixture for use in a landing net securement system, the net attachment fixture including a chassis operable to receive a net attachment. The chassis has a front and a rear face and one or more side faces intermediate the front and rear face, the rear face operable to mate against a portion of a landing net. At least one primary strap receiving opening extends through the chassis from the front to the rear face of the chassis and at least one secondary strap receiving opening extends through the one or more sides of the chassis. The strap receiving openings are operable to receive therein one or more straps to secure the net attachment fixture to the landing net.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism has a clutch operating member that is rotated by an operation of a clutch lever and is brought into a driving force interruption state. A return mechanism causes the clutch mechanism that has been brought into the driving force interruption state to return to a driving force transmission state. The return mechanism comprises a returning gear that is provided on a motor shaft of an electric motor, a clutch returning rotator that meshes with the returning gear and rotates, and a kick member that is rotatably supported by the clutch operating member, rotates in conjunction with rotation of the clutch operating member to engage with/disengage from the clutch returning rotator, and causes the clutch operating member that has been brought into the driving force interruption state to return to the driving force transmission state. The clutch returning rotator and the kick member are disposed between a spool shaft and the motor shaft.

Abstract: A fishing reel comprises a clutch mechanism that switches a spool between a driving force transmission state and a driving force interruption state, and return mechanisms that causes the clutch mechanism that has been brought into the driving force interruption state to return to the driving force transmission state. The clutch mechanism comprises a clutch operating member. The return mechanisms comprises clutch returning rotators and kick members that engage with/disengage from the clutch returning rotators and return the clutch operating member brought into the driving force interruption state to the driving force transmission state. A reel body comprises fixing plates that retain at least one of a handle shaft and the clutch operating member. The fixing plates function as restriction portions that guide and restrict the movement of the kick members.

Abstract: An oscillating mechanism for a spinning reel that moves a spool shaft in a spool shaft direction in conjunction with a rotation of a handle shaft includes a sliding gear, a cam gear and a slider. The sliding gear rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the handle shaft. The cam gear has a gear portion formed from metal that includes a gear body configured to mesh with the sliding gear and a boss protruding from the gear body, and a resin support portion supporting a radially inward side of the gear portion and configured to rotate integrally with the gear portion. The slider is mounted on the spool shaft and includes an engagement groove in which the boss is configured to engage and which is configured to move the spool shaft in the spool shaft direction by moving the boss along the engagement groove.

Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for thermal management of Varroa mite infestations in manmade beehives includes a portable direct current controller that selectively controls power to a heated bottom board that is installed underneath the bottommost brood box of the beehive. The bottom board elevates the temperature within the brood boxes to a constant temperature of approximately 107° F. The bottom board provides an entrance that is movable between a closed condition and an open condition. An adjustable queen excluder is disposed between the uppermost brood box and the honey super box, wherein the queen excluder is moveable between a passage position and an exclusion position preventing passage of the entire honeybee colony between the brood boxes and the honey super boxes. The excluded position prevents leakage of the heat as well as keeps the honey super boxes below the elevated temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel handheld pest control device. The device is designed to eliminate or remove spiders, insects, pests, etc. from a living space. The device has an elongated rod, a base, and a hinge that allows the device to eliminate and remove the unwanted pest from a surface. Users can easily position the base over the unwanted pest, press down to eliminate the pest, and remove the unwanted pest to maintain cleanliness and safety in a living space.

Abstract: A farming machine includes one or more image sensors for capturing an image as the farming machine moves through the field. A control system accesses an image captured by the one or more sensors and identifies a distance value associated with each pixel of the image. The distance value corresponds to a distance between a point and an object that the pixel represents. The control system classifies pixels in the image as crop, plant, ground, etc. based on depth information in in the pixels. The control system generates a labelled point cloud using the labels and depth information, and identifies features about the crops, plants, ground, etc. in the point cloud. The control system generates treatment actions based on any of the depth information, visual information, point cloud, and feature values. The control system actuates a treatment mechanism based on the classified pixels.

Abstract: A trap apparatus includes a first shaft and a second shaft removably attachable to each other, a third shaft hingedly coupled to the first shaft, and a head assembly coupled to the second shaft. The third shaft may be coupled to and interact with the head assembly via a cable. Accordingly, when the third shaft is actuated, the head assembly moves to a first or a second position in order to open a foothold trap and release a non-targeted animal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel simulated snake hose device. The device is designed to protect gardens without the need for fencing. The device comprises a no-kink hose with a wrench collar and a hex head brass fitting. Further, a simulated snake head is secured onto the hose end and supported by a folding stake to keep the snake head above the grass. The hose is also printed with a snakeskin pattern to simulate differing snake species and patterns.

Abstract: Described herein are various systems and techniques for deterring wildlife from an area proximate a windmill. A flying wildlife emitter may be utilized for such techniques. The flying wildlife emitter may output soundwaves to deter wildlife, such as birds or bats, from entering an area around the windmill. The flying wildlife emitter may include a speaker for producing sounds as well as a controller and sensors for determining conditions around the windmill and for controlling the sound produced by the speaker. An ultraviolet emitter may, additionally or alternatively, be utilized for such techniques. The ultraviolet emitter may be configured to emit ultraviolet light that may attract wildlife away from such areas proximate to the windmill.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having a monoterpenoid and/or phenylpropanoid moiety and methods of their making and use as pesticidal compounds, such as seed treatments.

Abstract: Reducing fines from an agricultural spray dispensed from a nozzle is provided in the disclosed methods. The agricultural spray comprises water, an agricultural composition such as a pesticide, at least one oil emulsion drift reduction adjuvant, and at least one spontaneous emulsion drift reduction adjuvant. The agricultural spray exhibits fewer fine droplets having a diameter less than about 105 ?m, about 150 ?m, and/or about 210 ?m compared to an agricultural spray neither or only one of the oil emulsion drift reduction adjuvant and the spontaneous emulsion drift reduction adjuvant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier for prolonged delivery of active substances suitable for controlled release over a sustained period of time. More particularly, the invention relates to a composite polymer matrix carrier comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, at least one cellulose derivative, and at least one active agent, and the method for manufacturing same. The invention also relates to the use of a cellulose derivative for improving the incorporation of active agents in a thermoplastic polymer matrix.

Abstract: Formulations usable in repelling pests from objects are provided. The formulations contain a tacky polymeric composition and can be aqueous formulations and/or formulation that are devoid of an organic solvent. The formulations exhibit exceptional durability when applied to objects such as plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a use of a novel environment-friendly agricultural chemical, and belongs to the field of agricultural chemicals. It is found in the present disclosure that methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate may be used for controlling plants and preparing herbicides. The methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate in the present disclosure has a use concentration greater than 150 mmol/L. The herbicide is prepared by using the methyl 4-hydroxyphenylacetate as an active ingredient in the present disclosure has a good controlling and killing effect on perennial herbs or Half-shrubby plants, especially Eupatorium adenophorum, and has low toxicity, no harm, and no solvent residues after use.

Abstract: A herbicide composition having an acidic pH, the composition comprising water, a C6-C12 fatty acid, an alcohol alkoxylate, a hydrophobic liquid, pH sensitive hydrogel forming polymer and fumed silica.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for biofilm remediation are disclosed. Biofilm is reduced and removed from soiled surfaces by providing to a surface in need an effective amount of a composition comprising a biocidal surfactant and at least one organic solvent. According to the invention, the biofilm remediation compositions reduce and remove biofilm formation by administering a one-step cleaner and disinfectant. The biofilm remediation compositions are stable and effective in concentrated and diluted ready-to-use formulations comprising an anionic sulfated or sulfonated surfactant that is not an organocarboxylic acid, a sparingly soluble organic solvent and optionally a soluble organic solvent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ?-pyrone compound for use as an insecticide. The ?-pyrone is of the general Formula (1): wherein: R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from an optionally substituted C1-C12 alkyl, preferably C1-C6 alkyl, more preferably C1-C2 alkyl; H; —COOH; —OH; —OCH3 or —R5(CH2)nR6R7CH3; R5, R6, and R7 are each independently selected from an optionally substituted C1-C12 alkyl, preferably C1-C6 alkyl, more preferably C1-C2 alkyl; —C?O; —COO—, N, S or O; and n is 1 to 18, a salt, solvate, dimer or isomer thereof. Other embodiments of the invention define use of the ?-pyrone compounds, insecticidal composition comprising the compound thereof and commercial embodiments include kits for on-the-shelf sale.

Abstract: The present invention relates to phenylethers of formula (I) or their agriculturally acceptable salts or derivatives, wherein the variables are defined according to the description, processes and intermediates for preparing the phenylethers of formula (I), compositions comprising them and their use as herbicides, i.e. for controlling harmful plants, and also a method for controlling unwanted vegetation which comprises allowing a herbicidal effective amount of at least one phenylether of formula (I) to act on plants, their seed and/or their habitat.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a corona virus killing agent. In particular, the present disclosure provides a corona virus killing agent containing chlorous acid water. In particular, the present disclosure provides a method for killing corona virus, using chlorous acid water. The free chlorine concentration of the chlorous acid water (as Cl=35.45) may be at least 5 ppm or greater in the absence of organic matter. The content of chlorous acid in the chlorous acid water (as HClO2=68.46) may be at least 200 ppm or greater in the presence of organic matter such as when disinfecting hands/fingers. The corona virus may be SARS corona virus (SARS-CoV), MFRS corona virus (MERS-CoV), or the 2019 novel corona virus (SARS-CoV-2).

Abstract: The invention of process and method for complete elimination of various stages of pest growth in plants using disinfectant compounds based on ethaneperoxoic acid and hydrogen peroxide which is related to a method to control and eradicate pests and fungal diseases and bacteria and viruses in plants, with the ability to have a simultaneous effect on both pests and plant diseases without creating resistance, by dissolving the ethaneperoxoic acid with a water solvent and fatty amin as wetting agent. The mechanism of function of ethaneperoxoic acid is oxidation; The oxidation mechanism involves electron transfer, ethaneperoxoic acid breaks sulfhydryl (H—S) and sulfide (S—S) bonds in proteins and enzymes and destroys the cell wall and thus oxidizes the outer membrane of bacterial cells, endospores, yeasts and mold spores, thus do the disinfecting process. This means that this disinfectant, in addition to killing many microorganisms, can also kill spores.

Abstract: The development, formulations, and uses of a purified and enhanced hydrogen peroxide-based surface disinfectant. The disinfectant is optimized to provide for the rapid inactivation and killing of microorganisms including but not limited to Clostridium difficile, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida auris, and several viruses such as COVID-19. The hard surface disinfectant is optimized to impart a formulation that has rapid disinfection of microbial pathogens (less than or equal to 45 seconds) and once incorporated into a liquid or moistened wipe provides a cleaning and disinfecting solution which is nonslip and noncorrosive, while leaving minimal residue on the surface.

Abstract: A functional material has a metal substrate and exhibits at least one of the following: an antimold action, an antimicrobial action, and an antiviral action. The functional material is provided with: a metal substrate produced by forming a zinc layer on the surface of an aluminum substrate; and a functional film that is a zinc phosphate film formed on the surface of the metal substrate. A micron-order unevenness is formed on the surface of the functional film, as a result of which the functional film has at least one of the following: an antimold action that prevents the proliferation of mold, an antimicrobial action that kills microorganisms, and an antiviral action that inactivates viruses. The functional material is produced by carrying out a zinc phosphate chemical conversion treatment on the surface of an aluminum substrate and forming on this surface a zinc phosphate film having micron-order unevenness.

Abstract: The invention relates to antiviral compositions comprising polyoxometalates and zinc molybdate to combat viruses and in particular coronaviruses.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods of controlling pests that involves administering RNA interfering agents. Particularly exemplified is the control of Lepidopteran species such as diamondback moths and fall armyworms. Also disclosed is the use of double-stranded RNA molecules to target certain genes in Lepidopteran species.

Abstract: A pesticide compositionally comprising one or more carrier oils; one or more repellent oils; and an effective amount of quisqualic acid, wherein the pesticide composition is an emulsion for spray application to foliage and wherein physical contact with the pesticide is sufficient to kill a Japanese beetle.

Abstract: The present application discloses an instant cookie maker, configured to make one single hot and fresh cookie in a short period of time, e.g., 3 minutes or less. Methods of fabricating and using the same are also disclosed.