Abstract: A base of an animal training apparatus includes a dispenser that comprises a storage compartment configured to store rewards and to dispense rewards, a base signaling module configured to generate a reward signal, and a base wireless module configured to receive a dispense signal. A first target is detached from the base at a first target location at a first fixed distance from the base. The first target comprises a first target signaling module, a first sensor, and a first target wireless module. A second target is disposed at a second location, wherein the second location is a fixed distance from the base and comprises a second target signaling module, a second sensor, and a second target wireless module. The base further comprises a system configuration module, the system configuration module configured to access and modify configuration information of the dispenser, the first target, and the second target.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel running wheel device for the hamster. The novel running wheel device includes a bottom plate, a height and angle adjusting mechanism, a mounting shaft, a bearing, a running wheel mounting assembly and a running wheel body, wherein the running wheel mounting assembly includes a positioning member and a locking nut; the positioning member includes a limiting portion, a positioning portion and a cover body connecting portion; the positioning portion is inserted into a center hole in a back plate of the running wheel body; the locking nut is matched with a second outer thread of the cover body connecting portion through an inner thread, and thus mounted on the cover body connecting portion and located on the inner surface of the running wheel body; and the locking nut locks the running wheel body between the limiting portion and the locking nut.

Abstract: An animal harness may include a collar coupler and a back strap coupled therewith and extending toward hind legs of the animal. A strap coupler may be coupled with the back strap. A first belly strap may be coupled with the strap coupler and with a first attachment member. A second belly strap may be coupled through an opening of the strap coupler and slidable therethrough and may be coupled with a second attachment member. A leash coupler may be coupled with the second belly strap or integrally formed therewith. The first and second attachment members may be secured together so the first and second belly straps form a loop around a waist or belly area of the animal. The loop may tighten around the animal, due to the second belly strap being slidable through the opening of the strap coupler, in response to a pulling force.

Abstract: A canine collar leg attachment device for walking a canine hand free includes a strap positioned vertically against a leg of user. The strap has a top edge and a bottom edge, and the bottom edge is coupled to a d-ring. The top edge of the strap is coupled to a hook. A strip is positioned perpendicular relative to the strap and the strip enwraps the leg of the user. The strip has a first end and a second end, and the first end is attached to the d-ring of the strap. A cord is used to connect the strap to a canine collar. The cord has pair of ends. A pair of snaps is attached to a respective one of the pair of ends.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a portable housing with a cavity, a heater disposed within the cavity of the housing, a temperature buffering device coupled to the heater and disposed within the cavity of the housing, a non-biological skin substitute substrate coupled to the temperature buffering device and disposed within the cavity of the housing, and a carbon dioxide delivery device coupled to the housing. The non-biological skin substrate simulates a surface property of human skin.

Abstract: The invention concerns the construction and method of use of a hummingbird nesting platform.

Abstract: Embodiments herein disclose a beehive system for high honey production. The beehive system includes a first lid slot assembly arranged between a first brood box and a second brood box. The first brood box and the second brood box are arranged linearly and parallel to each other. A bottom side of the first brood box and a bottom side of the second brood box are located over a bottom board in a same plane. A first migratory top cover is placed on top of the first brood box, and a second migratory top cover is placed on top of the second brood box to cover the first brood box and the second brood box, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for automatic sea lice monitoring in fish aquaculture, the method comprising submerging a camera (4) in a sea pen (300) comprising fish, using the camera to make an image of at least one of said fish, analysing the image to differentiate between individual sea lice present on the fish and the fish itself and assessing the number of sea lice present on the fish, wherein the camera is attached to a device (1, 10, 100) for guiding the salmon along an imaging track (5), the camera being directed to the track.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to systems that can include an optical sensor configured to generate image data associated with a set of aquatic animals, a memory, and a processor operatively coupled to the memory and the optical sensor. The processor can be configured to receive the image data associated with the set of aquatic animals, determine a set of characteristics associated with the set of aquatic animals based on the image data using a machine learning model, and classify each aquatic animal in the set of aquatic animals based on the set of characteristics using the machine learning model. The processor further configured to count at least a subset of the aquatic animals based on the classification.

Abstract: A Fishing Competition Management and Administration (FCMA) system includes communications and cull management capabilities. The FCMA system includes an angler-based system and an event organizer-based system. The angler-based system is based on a weigh scale and set of cull floats or markers for attachment to each caught and retained fish. The culling product includes the weigh scale and a set of six culling devices, each culling device has a different color. As a fish is caught and weighed, the Culling or Weight Scale will signal to a colored culling float in or outside of the live well. The culling scale determines and stores the weight associated with that particular-colored float and will properly record the weight next to the proper weight color on the screen.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to genetically modified animal expressing human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) GLP1R, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Apparatus for rearing of aquatic insects, comprises one or more water trays filled with water and larvae being reared, a water inlet leading to the water surface and a water outlet leading from the water surface, the water inlet closed with an inlet valve and the water outlet closed with an outlet valve. The tray has a mesh, and the insects reared in water in the tray are above the mesh. The tray has a water cleaning configuration in which the inlet and outlet valves are open to flush clean water through the tray while the mesh holds the insects so that they do not get flushed out as the water is changed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a box (10) for growing larvae, comprising: a rectangular base (12); lateral walls (14) extending from the base (12), forming a flat closed contour parallel to the base (12), and defining a growth container together with the base (12); a rim (16) extending from the upper edges towards the exterior of the container parallel to the base (12), the rim (16) comprising two first reliefs (26) on its surface opposite the base (12), and having four edges (18, 20) which are connected to one another by four corners (22); at least four feet (24, 25) with the same height extending at least partly from the rim (16) towards the base (12), the feet (24, 25) extending from different edges (18, 20) or from different corners (22), at least two of the feet (24) facing the first reliefs (26), and comprising a second relief (29) which is complementary to the said first relief (26); the first reliefs (26) fitting together with the second reliefs (29) of a superimposed box (10); the feet (24, 25) being suppo

Abstract: A seine net assembly utilizes buoyant seine net purse rings that float above the leadline and therefore reduce the risk of the purse rings getting snagged on the bottom of the body of water. An exemplary buoyant purse ring may have a specific gravity less than 1.0 and preferably, between 0.08 and 0.96. It is desirable that the purse rings float but not be so buoyant that they cause the leadline and therefore the leadline end of the net to float. An exemplary purse ring is made out of a polymeric material such as polyethylene and most preferably ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). A polymeric purse ring may have a ring wall with a rectangular shape designed for durability and tighter packing. The width of the ring wall may be greater than the thickness.

Abstract: A live bait holder includes a flexible strip elongated from a first end to a second end. The flexible strip has a pair of edges extending from a first end to a second end and extending from a first surface to a second surface. The flexible strip is elastically bendable and elastically stretchable to be disposed in a wrapped position around a bait animal to define a loop. The flexible strip is perforable for perforation by a fishhook. An O-ring elastically stretches to receive the first end and the second end simultaneously when the flexible strip is in the wrapped position. The O-ring exerts an elastic force such that the flexible strip is retained in the wrapped position.

Abstract: There is provided a fishing rod reel seat, a fishing rod handle member comprising the reel seat, and a fishing rod comprising the fishing rod reel seat and the fishing rod handle member, in which the inner surface processability is high, and the absence of resin and the fiber fuzz on an inner surface are less likely to occur. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is provided a fishing rod handle member made by integrally molding a reel seat main body having a reel leg placing portion on which a reel leg is placed and a grip connected to the reel seat main body, in which an outer layer of the fishing rod handle member is formed of carbon fiber reinforced plastic and an inner layer of the fishing rod handle member is formed of resin.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a casing having an inner surface. The fishing reel further includes a spool assembly configured to rotate about an axis and having an outer surface located radially inward relative to the inner surface of the casing and defining at least one pocket.

Abstract: A vertical fishing rod holder stabilizer fits over standard rod holders and receives the rod handle. The stabilizer is made of an elastomeric material and when it receives the rod handle the rod is secured to prevent rattling and damage as well as to prevent loss of the rod upon an inversion or severe tipping event. The stabilizer may be an incorporation of a complete tube and integral stabilizer cap design, and further may be coupled to a tool retaining plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for operating a treatment device applying a treatment product to an agricultural area, the method comprising: obtaining (S210) at least one dataset relating to an area of interest within the agricultural area (110) to a control system (12.10); determining (S220), by the control system (12.10), from the at least one dataset a vegetative indicator relating to real-time conditions on the agricultural area (110), wherein a basic threshold for triggering application of the treatment product is dynamically adjustable in relation to the vegetative indicator; and providing (S230) a control signal, by the control system (12.10), to control the treatment device (120) based on the determined vegetative indicator and the threshold for triggering application of the treatment product.

Abstract: A method for applying a spray agent to an agricultural land using a spray nozzle unit of an agricultural spray device. The method includes detecting first and second field sections of the agricultural land using an optical detection unit to obtain first and second pieces of image information from the first and second field sections, wherein the pieces of image information have a common lateral overlapping area having a depth in the travel direction of the agricultural spray device; classifying plants in the obtained pieces of image information using a control unit; determining first and second plant identification numbers for first and second image evaluation areas in the obtained first and second pieces of image information using the classified plants; and applying the spray agent as a function of the determined plant identification numbers using the spray nozzle unit of the agricultural spray device.

Abstract: A mosquito repelling device is disclosed. The mosquito repelling device comprises: a microphone, configured to receive surrounding sounds; a power supply, configured to receive power; a first output device, configured to repel mosquitoes; and a processor, configured to process the received surrounding sounds from the microphone, determine whether there are mosquitoes present, and instruct the output device to repel mosquitoes if the processor determines there are mosquitoes present.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods of attracting deer using a novel device configured to hold and support at least one tree branch above the ground, optionally above a deer scrape. The device can include a mounting plate configured for attachment to a mounting object, such as a tree or manually installed post. Two tubular portions, each configured to receive and support at least an end portion of a tree branch, may extend from a common surface of the mounting plate. One of the tree branches may serve as an interaction branch upon which deer may deposit natural scents formulated to attract other deer. A deer attractant device, such as a liquid scent dispenser, may be suspended from one of the tree branches supported by the device to deposit the attractant on the interaction branch and/or scrape.

Abstract: An improved packaging assembly for storing, distributing, treating, mixing, and dispensing tissue and/or cellular material and/or implantable material. The packaging assembly may include pouches, tubes, and a bag made of a sealable, flexible polymeric material that is open at one end and a needle-free swabable connector attached to the pouch at the other end and acting as a port to allow for the introduction or discharge of biological solutions, rinsing solution, and/or preservation solutions into the packaging assembly. The designed thickness of the wall of the packaging assembly facilitates efficient heat/cold transfer, which is useful for successful controlled rate freezing, quick thawing, and resuscitation of viable cells or tissue. The packaging assembly is also useful for combining additional biological fluids with the cellular material or tissue, and for efficient mixing of the biological fluids with the tissue and/or cellular material in the assembly.

Abstract: Provided herein are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes at ambient temperatures. Also provided are formulations and methods for the stabilization of one or more thrombocytes in an inactivated state in a blood sample at ambient temperatures. Further provided are articles of manufacture and kits and methods for substantially stable storage of one or more thrombocyte at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning transplant organs comprising an organ perfusion circuit and perfusion solution filtration circuit that removes virus and bacteria. The perfusion pump circuit has a cassette for containing perfusion fluid and an organ and a perfusion pump to circulate perfusion fluid in and out of the cassette. A perfusion solution filtering device has a filter and a pump coupled to the cassette to pump perfusion fluid out of the cassette, through the filter, and back into the cassette.

Abstract: A transport container is configured to capture air bubbles remaining in a container with a simple mechanism and a simple operation to protect a graft. The transport container includes: a lid that seals a container for housing a graft, in which the lid has a protrusion protruding toward a space inside the container in a state of being attached to the container. A substantially annular groove is formed on a lower surface of the protrusion. Gas and liquid inside the container housing the graft and liquid are pushed out by the lid to achieve a liquid-tight state, and air bubbles in the liquid can be captured in the groove on the lower surface.

Abstract: A method for cryopreserving a plurality of cell clusters (1, 2) of biological cells includes the steps of fractionating the cell clusters (1, 2) into at least two fractions (4) in dependency on at least one property of the cell clusters (1, 2), collecting the fractions (4) in different containers (21), and cryopreserving the cell clusters (1, 2) of the at least two fractions (4), wherein specific pretreatment methods and/or freezing methods are used for each fraction. A cryopreservation apparatus (100), for cryopreserving a plurality of cell clusters (1, 2) of biological cells, having a fractionation device, is also described.

Abstract: A sustained release body includes: a substrate containing a vaporizable active ingredient, the substrate having a structure for releasing a vaporized gas of the active ingredient; and a vapor deposition polymerization film directly formed on a first surface that is one end surface of both end surfaces of the substrate in a thickness direction of the substrate, the vapor deposition polymerization film being configured to receive the vaporized gas of the active ingredient from the first surface of the substrate and sustainedly release the vaporized gas.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible intrinsically antimicrobial absorbent porosic composite controlling for an effective pore size using removable pore-forming substances and physically incorporated, non-leaching antimicrobials. A flexible intrinsically antimicrobial absorbent porosic composite controlled for an effective pore size composited physically incorporated, high-surface area, non-leaching antimicrobials, optionally in which the physically incorporated non-leaching antimicrobial exposes nanopillars on its surface to enhance antimicrobial activity. A kit that enhances the effectiveness of the intrinsically antimicrobial absorbent porosic composite by storing the composite within an antimicrobial container.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an agricultural composition comprising an acetyl coenzyme-A carboxylase (ACCase) inhibitor, one or more sugar alcohols and optionally, one or more auxin herbicides. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying concurrently or sequentially an ACCase inhibitor and one or more sugar alcohols, and optionally one or more auxin herbicides to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.

Abstract: The present invention describes a combination for the selective control of weeds, more particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of one or more triazinone herbicides with one or more safeners for the selective control of weeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination for the selective control of weeds. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of one or more chloroacetanilide herbicides with one or more safeners for the selective control of weeds.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a process for producing treated AM/AV fibers comprising treating, with an alkali composition, base AM/AV fibers comprising a polymer composition comprising a polymer and an AM/AV compound to form treated AM/AV fibers. The treated AM/AV fibers demonstrate a Klebsiella pneumonia log reduction greater than 1.5, as determined via ISO20743:2013.

Abstract: A disposable article infused with an insect repellant and method of making the same. The disposable article includes an outer, water absorbent layer, an inner, waterproof layer and an insect repellant applied to the outer layer. The disposable article can be fabric gowns, shoe-covers, leg coverings, hand coverings, arm coverings, head coverings, body coverings, face coverings, full body coverings and chuck pads. In certain embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polypropylene. In other embodiments, the outer, water absorbent layer is spun-bonded polyester. The inner, waterproof layer can be cast polyethylene. The insect repellant can include an effective amount of DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide), OLE (oil of lemon eucalyptus) and essential oils alone or in combination.

Abstract: Described herein are stable herbicidal compositions including at least one cyclohexenedione oxime herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; and a stabilizer system comprising a dialkyl metal sulfosuccinate and a sorbitan fatty acid ester. A process of preparing the stable herbicidal composition and a method of controlling weeds by applying the stable herbicidal composition onto a weed, a crop, a locus, or a habitat area are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of microbes on live plants using compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof: wherein R is H, Ph, Ar, or a C1-C60 alkyl. The present invention also relates to live plant products contacted with compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 ?m; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.

Abstract: A repellent for mammals containing a repellent active ingredient effective for mammals is provided. A repellent for mammals containing, as an active ingredient, at least one selected from a thiophene compound represented by the formula (Ia): wherein R1A, R2A, R3A, and R4A are each independently a hydrogen atom, an acyl group, an optionally esterified carboxyl group, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group, an optionally substituted alkoxy group, an optionally substituted thiol group, or an optionally substituted amino group; R3A and R4A are optionally bonded to each other to form a benzene ring together with carbon atoms bonded thereto; provided that R1A, R2A, R3A, and R4A are not hydrogen atoms at the same time, and a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination for the selective control of weeds. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination of one or more triazolone herbicides with one or more safeners for the selective control of weeds.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to biocidal compositions comprising an isothiazolone biocidal active compound in combination with a guanidine enhancer. These compositions can demonstrate highly effective prevention of deterioration and decay that can be caused by microbial contamination using low concentrations a biocidal active compound.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising lithocholic acid, zinc pyrithione, cinnamaldehyde and a matrix forming compound. The composition is particularly suitable for treatment of microbial contamination and the formation of biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention is within in the field of ceramic material for biomedical applications. The present invention relates to a silicon oxynitride powder or an oxidized silicon nitride powder having the general chemical formula SixOyNz. The powder comprises 0.1-50 wt % oxygen, or 7-12 wt % oxygen, or 10-12 wt % oxygen. The silicon oxynitride powder according to the invention is suitable for anti-pathogen applications.

Abstract: Systems and methods of use of chlorine dioxide in controlled environmental agriculture settings and postharvest applications are provided. A method can comprise application of gaseous chlorine dioxide at a level effective to prevent microbial proliferation in a setting containing growing plants. A system can comprise a chemical microorganism control agent dispersal system, an airborne microorganism detection system, and a cultivation environment monitor system.

Abstract: Provided are one or more black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae frass formulations and combinations comprising said formulations and at least one other substance including but not limited to soil amendment, fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, fungicide, nematicide or bactericide, uses for said formulations and combinations and methods of production of said formulations.

Abstract: A method of eliminating, reducing or preventing bacterial contamination of a surface, the method comprising dispersing a bacteriophage containing composition in air in proximity to the surface. In some embodiments, the bacteriophage containing composition is a powder dispersed by pressurizing a load chamber containing the powder so that the powder is expelled through an outlet. Also, devices for performing the method and a powder used in the method.

Abstract: One variation of a method for preparing a foodstuff includes: loading a first batter into a first cook chamber; inserting a first core insert into the first cook chamber to form a first thin-shell cavity of a first geometry; heating the first chamber to cook the first batter into a brittle edible shell of the first geometry; loading a second batter into a second cook chamber; inserting a second core insert into the second cook chamber to form a second thin-shell cavity approximating the first geometry; heating the second chamber to cook the second batter into a soft edible shell approximating the first geometry; applying a binding promoter to the soft edible shell; nesting the soft edible shell inside of the brittle edible shell to form a multilayer edible carrier; and loading a set of fillings into the multilayer edible carrier to complete a foodstuff.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clipping machine as well as a method for controlling a clipping machine for producing sausage-shaped products by filling a filling material into a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing, having at least one first drivable component, at least one drive device for driving said at least one first drivable component, a control unit for controlling the operation of said at least one drive device of said at least one first drivable component, and at least a first sensor unit associated with the at least one first drivable component and coupled to the control unit. The clipping machine further comprises a lubricating device including a supply of lubricant and a pump unit, the lubricating device being connected to at least one first lubricating point of the at least one first drivable component of the clipping machine, by a lubricating pipe through which lubricant is delivered to the at least one first lubricating point by the pump unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a discharge section for a discharge of products with at least one suspension element, in particular, for sausage-shaped products, along the discharge section. The discharge section comprises a catcher unit and a guide unit. The catcher unit comprises a catching end and is configured for threading at least one suspension element of the product with the catching end. The guide unit is configured for receiving the at least one suspension element of the product from the catcher unit and for transporting the product at its at least one suspension element along the discharge section. The discharge section is characterized in that the catcher unit and the guide unit are releasably attached to each other by means of an attachment mechanism. The attachment mechanism is configured to enable an adjustment of a position of the catcher unit's catching end relative to the guide unit.

Abstract: A method for handling longitudinal smoking rods for storing sausage-shaped products, comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of the rod-like elements having a length; providing a clipping machine configured to produce the sausage-shaped products; providing a hanging line configured to load the produced sausage-shaped products on the rod-like elements and comprising a measuring position for measuring the length of the rod-like elements, and a loading position for loading the sausage-shaped products on the rod-like elements; feeding one of the rod-like elements to the measuring position of the hanging line; measuring the length of the rod-like element; determining whether the length is within a tolerance range of a desired length; loading a predetermined number of the produced sausage-shaped products on the rod-like element, if the length is within the tolerance range; and discarding the rod-like element from the hanging line, if the length is not within the tolerance range.

Abstract: A system and method for rehanging poultry suspended by the head in a first shackle of a first shackle conveyor to a second shackle of a second shackle conveyor in which the poultry is or will be suspended by the legs. A leg positioning unit may be arranged to support the poultry at the legs while the poultry is maintained suspended by the head in the first shackle of the first shackle conveyor. A movable takeover unit operates on the legs of the poultry and is movable towards the second shackle of the second shackle conveyor to move the legs of the poultry into the second shackle of the second shackle conveyor.