Abstract: A rice cultivar designated M-521 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar M-521, to the plants of rice M-521 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar M-521 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to rice cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-521, to methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-521 and to the rice plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar M-521 with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSK4540 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSK4540 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 94260428 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 94260428, to the plants of soybean cultivar 94260428, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 94260428, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 94260428. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94260428. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94260428, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 94260428 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 05020906 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 05020906, to the plants of soybean cultivar 05020906, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 05020906, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 05020906. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 05020906. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 05020906, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 05020906 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 92111703 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92111703, to the plants of soybean cultivar 92111703, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 92111703, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 92111703. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92111703. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92111703, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 92111703 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 92110218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92110218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 92110218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 92110218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 92110218. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92110218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92110218, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 92110218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 90150218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 90150218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 90150218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 90150218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 90150218. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 90150218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 90150218, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 90150218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 95460218 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95460218, to the plants of soybean cultivar 95460218, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 95460218, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 95460218. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 95460218. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 95460218, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 95460218 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Soybean plants producing soybean seeds comprising leghemoglobin are produced by modifying the genome of the soybean plant. Soybean plants, soybean seeds and soy protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin are provided. Soybean plants, soybean seeds and soy protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin and additionally one or more of high oleic acid, low linolenic acid, high protein, low stachyose, low raffinose and low protease inhibitors are provided. Protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin, such as soy isolates and concentrates can be made from the soybean seeds. Additionally, methods for generating and using plants, seeds and protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R741B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R741B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R741B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R741B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 09409 TOF is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A livestock container has a plurality of levels and compartments formed by a plurality of convertible platforms and compartment gates. In some embodiments, the convertible platforms are bi-fold platforms hingedly mounted to sidewalls of the container and moveable between deployed and stored positions. When in the stored positions, the convertible platforms extend minimally from the sidewall, eliminating or reducing obstacles to movement of livestock or humans. The convertible platforms are configured to rest on upper edges of corresponding compartment gates below, and the container may be free of any central post, thereby eliminating obstacles caused thereby to movement of livestock or humans. The sidewalls and floor may be formed of hollow-core extruded aluminum panels, and longitudinal channels formed therein may house pipes or electrical wires for conducting water or electricity to ventilation fans, lights, or misters, or for storing water.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an exhaust system for litter boxes or animal enclosures and related methods. One such system comprises a litter box enclosure having an opening in a cover of the litter box enclosure; a duct conduit that is configured to mate a first end of the duct conduit to the opening of the litter box enclosure; an exhaust fan mechanism having an intake port and an output port, wherein the intake port is configured to mate with a second end of the duct conduit; an additional duct conduit having two ends, wherein a first of the two ends is configured to mate with the output port of the exhaust fan mechanism; and an air filter having an intake opening that is configured to mate with a second of the two ends of the additional duct conduit. Other systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A bezel assembly comprising: a) a bezel configured for encircling an entry opening of a litter device; and b) one or more accessories removably affixed thereon. A litter device having: a) a base; b) a chamber with an entry opening, wherein the chamber is configured to retain litter and is supported by the base; c) a bezel located about the entry opening; and d) one or more accessories removably affixed to the bezel.

Abstract: A floor assembly for livestock handling equipment features a pair frame members lying in a longitudinal direction and spaced apart from one another in a lateral direction transverse to said longitudinal direction, and at least one support tray connected to the frame members and spanning therebetween in the lateral direction. At least one mat is supported atop the support tray(s). The mat is made of rubber or other resilient material for improved footing and comfort of the livestock. The topside of each mat is flush with a topside of the frame members to provide an even floor surface across the full area floor area. The mat(s) are removable for cleaning, and open gaps around the support tray(s) are provided for drainage. Non-welded attachment enables convenient removal and replacement of the support trays in the event of rust or other damage.

Abstract: A drinker base for supplying water for animals is disclosed with a substantially annular outer chamber, a substantially annular middle chamber, a substantially annular inner chamber, a first set of threads for accepting a container device, the first set of threads disposed on an outer surface of the substantially annular middle chamber, a second set of threads disposed on an inner surface of the substantially annular middle chamber, a third set of threads disposed on an inner surface of the substantially annular inner chamber, a first port configured to transfer water between the substantially annular inner chamber to the substantially annular middle chamber, and a second port configured to transfer water between the substantially annular middle chamber substantially annular middle chamber to the substantially annular outer chamber.

Abstract: Inventor observed a universal pattern within mammal groups regarding acceptable/unacceptable behavioral learning systems used to set the rules for correct coexistence within respective species. Using this same pattern, the inventor developed a very specific communication system based on the human language using verbal cues and tone variations that the domesticated animal can easily understand. This invention is the electronic conversion of the inventors training methods using this stepped process for self-teaching domesticated animals our human verbal cues for various activities using wireless technology to accomplish said tasks.

Abstract: A system comprises a pet communication device, and a controller. The device comprises a circuit board supported in a housing. The circuit board has first and second non-overlapping bus elements configured in a grid. A point of overlap associated with first and second bus elements comprises a trigger point. An overlay is positioned atop the circuit board and includes a cutout corresponding to the overlap point. A button element is removably retained in the cutout above the overlap point. The button element comprises a depressible cover, and a physical structure underlying the depressible cover that configured to be brought into physical contact with the bus elements when depressed. The button element itself is electrically inert. The controller includes first code configured to provide an activation signal that activates the trigger point, and second code configured to track depression of the button element only following activation of the trigger point.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and device for animal wearable technology are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include an animal wearable device that includes: a securing apparatus configured to be worn by an animal; multiple stimulation components coupled with different portions of the securing apparatus; and/or a computerized controller coupled with the securing apparatus and the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to provide stimulation to the animal through the multiple stimulation components. The computerized controller may be configured to separately and/or independently control each stimulation components from the multiple stimulation components.

Abstract: The invention is a plush toy resembling an animal or fantasy character wherein up to 3 squeaking balls are inserted into the mouth of the character and a pet must remove the balls for replay or even a game of fetch before reloading the character with balls.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method for automatically monitoring a ruminant animal. The system comprises a 3D camera system that obtains images from a region of interest, in particular the paralumbar fossa. An image processor determines the surface curvature in the region of interest, as a function of time. Based on the frequency with which this function attains local maxima, a health indication for the animal is generated.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure include a system for providing non-contact, computer-vision based monitoring of the health and pollination activity of a beehive. The system may include camera positioned proximate to a beehive. The camera may include an onboard processor that analyzes video of the beehive captured by the camera and calculates an activity value that estimates a number of bees moving about the beehive. The video calculated activity values may be uploaded to a server where they can be accessed via a user device. The user device may allow the user to display interactive plots of the activity values over a variety of time bases. The disclosed beehive monitoring system relies on relatively lost-cost hardware and requires neither modification to the hive nor special constraints on the placement of the camera.

Abstract: A bee feeding apparatus having labyrinthine passages. The apparatus is useful for dispensing water, bee feeding supplements, or treatments to wild or domesticated bees. The circuitous entryway hinders or inhibits other insects such as wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets from entering the innermost regions of the feeder and accessing the bee feeding supplements.

Abstract: A smart agricultural automatic feeding device includes a feeding box, a weighing part is disposed in the feeding box and connected with a top of the feeding box; a separating part is disposed below the weighing part and rotatably connected to an inner wall of the feeding box, a feed end of the separating part is connected with a discharge end of weighing part; a delivery part is disposed below the separating part and includes delivery tubes arranged in parallel, the delivery tubes are fixed to the inner wall of the feeding box, feed ends of the delivery tubes are connected to the discharge end of the separating part and configured to be arranged correspondingly to a fish pond; an air supply part is disposed outside the feeding box and connected to the delivery tubes through a pressurized part, the pressurized part is in transmission connection with the separating part.

Abstract: Light, heat, gas exchange, and water motion are all required elements to sustain aquatic photosynthetic organisms. Rather than providing separate systems, a flux of photons appropriate for photosynthetic organisms, including algae, is dispersed throughout the surrounding water. A gas source performs water movement and circulation by acting as an airlift pump while performing a liquid-gas mass transfer. Finally, heat is added to the surrounding liquid by a heat source or the light source, which increases the rate at which microorganisms grow and improve efficiencies. By combining these necessary components for aquatic life support, efficiencies are increased, costs are saved, and photosynthetic organism growth is regulated.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a light guide having opposite first and second major surfaces and at least one edge surface extending between the first and second major surfaces, a solid-state light source arranged to emit light into the edge surface of the light guide, and a plurality of integrated optical elements associated with the first major surface to redirect the light emitted by the solid-state light source. The lighting assembly may further include an air circulation device and a heat transfer system configured to transfer heat generated by the solid-state lighting source to a flow of air generated by the air circulation device. The solid-state light source may include light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, and/or organic light emitting diodes configured to produce multiple colors. Also provided is a habitat including the lighting assembly, and related methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic avians and the eggs produced therefrom wherein the eggs comprise a genetic modification that facilitates in ovo gender sorting and a genetic modification that increases a production trait in the eggs or the avians produced therefrom. The present invention also relates to methods of identifying the gender of eggs before hatching and methods of sorting the eggs based on gender before hatching.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing arthropods including a case where a plurality of cells are housed. Each cell includes a hollow body defining a compartment configured for containing a substrate for supporting arthropods. Each cell, in an engagement condition with the case, rotates with respect to the case for mixing the substrate.

Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate a fish trap for use in waters among marine predators which use echolocation. In one aspect the fish trap has acoustic masking properties. In one aspect the fish trap may be a lightweight, collapsible column for use by small commercial vessels and recreational fishing. In one aspect the fish trap may have an overlapping net, forming a double seam for added strength. In one aspect the fish trap may have reinforcing wire along bridle attachment points to hold heavier loads of fish.

Abstract: A bag having an elongated body and opposite end portions is disclosed. The body has a sidewall that provides the body with a primary opening. The body has an interior region sized for containing crab bait inserted into the interior region via the primary opening. The interior region, bounded by the sidewall, includes a plurality of secondary openings that range from about 1 mm to about 10 mm for attracting at least one crab to the body to feed on the bait contained within the interior region. The body includes a slidably openable and closeable slide fastener which overlays the primary opening and is fixed to the sidewall between the body opposite end portions. The slide fastener, when open, enables bait to be inserted into the interior region and, when closed, retains bait within the interior region.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided. The fishing lure includes a fishing lure spoon body. The spoon body includes a relatively flat forward section including an attachment feature capable of being secured to a fishing line. The spoon body further includes a longitudinally flat central section offset from the relatively flat forward section. The spoon body further includes an S-shaped section connected to and transitioning between the relatively flat forward section and the longitudinally flat central section. The spoon body further includes a trailing edge portion curving toward the relatively flat forward section. The fishing lure further includes at least one hook. The spoon body is convex upon a first side and concave upon a second side. The spoon body is configured for creating hydrodynamic lift when the spoon body is pulled through the water.

Abstract: A baitcaster includes a body, a spool, a handle, and a drive. The body defines a proximate end and a distal end opposite the proximate end. The spool extends between the proximate end and the distal end. The handle extends from the proximate end and is configured to receive an input torque. The drive is configured to receive the input torque from the handle at the proximate end and drive the spool through a coupling at the distal end.

Abstract: A dual bearing reel includes a spool having a bobbin trunk and first and second flanges, a spool shaft including a first supported portion on a first flange side and a second supported portion on a second flange side, and the spool shaft configured to integrally rotate with the spool, a reel body including a first body portion rotatably supporting the first supported portion and a second body portion rotatably supporting the second supported portion; a level-wind mechanism to move a fishing line guide along an axial direction of the spool shaft in reciprocating fashion in conjunction with the rotation of the spool, a first braking unit disposed in the first body portion facing the first flange and configured to brake the rotation of the spool, and a rotation transmission mechanism in the second body portion and configured to transmit the rotation of the spool to the level-wind mechanism.

Abstract: A pivotal ice fishing hole cover selectively covers a hole in an ice layer over a body of water, while permitting an ice fishing line to pass through and into the water. A ring rests adjacent to and circumscribes the ice fishing opening. A pair of hinges are affixed between the ring and a pair of pivotal lid portions, allowing the lid portions to pivot between a first closed configuration parallel to the ice that blocks the ice fishing opening and a second open configuration that allows access thereto. An ice fishing line opening between the pair of pivotal lid portions remains unobstructed regardless of wether the pivotal lid portions are closed or open. The closure is spring loaded, and with the push of a button will release from the lid, thereby allowing the spring hinges to pivot the lid from closed to open position.

Abstract: A marine electronics device for a watercraft is presented herein. The marine electronic device comprises a user interface comprising a display, a processor and a memory including computer program code. The computer program code causes the processor to receive data associated with a fish, including an indication of a characteristic value of weight of the fish or length of the fish. Each fish within the livewell is assigned a culling tag and has a stored characteristic value. A threshold characteristic amount associated with a livewell is determined, wherein the threshold characteristic is equal to a minimum characteristic value of a fish within the livewell. If a characteristic value of a caught fish exceeds the threshold characteristic amount, a culling tag is assigned to the fish.

Abstract: One variation of a method for interpreting pressures in plants includes: accessing a first image of a first set of sentinel plants in a field; accessing a second image of a second set of sentinel plants in the field, recorded during a first period; interpreting a first pressure of a stressor in the first set based on features extracted from the first image, captured during the first period; interpreting a second pressure in the second set based on features extracted from the second image; deriving a model associating pressure at the first set and pressure at the second set based on the first pressure and the second pressure; interpreting a third pressure in the first set based on features extracted from a third image captured during a second period; and predicting a fourth pressure in the second set during the second period based on the third pressure and the model.

Abstract: An insect capturing assembly includes an ornament that is substantially hollow and a gripping element that is integrated into the ornament. A tube is slidably integrated into the ornament and the gripping element releasably engages the tube. The ornament is positionable in a stored position has the tube contained within the ornament and the ornament is positionable in a deployed position having the tube extending outwardly from the ornament. An adhesive layer is wrapped around the tube to capture flying insects that land on the adhesive layer. A base is coupled to the tube and the base is positionable on a horizontal support surface. A plurality of light emitters is each coupled to the base such that each of the light emitters emits light when the light emitters are turned on.

Abstract: A tarp system for controlling psylla and other orchard pests that includes two or more tarps sized and shaped to fit the width of an orchard row, a roller with handle, a container, oil, a pole apparatus for dislodging pests, and a broom. A method for using the tarp system includes grounding a first tarp below a tree, saturating a roller with oil in the container, rolling oil onto the tarp with the roller, and tapping tree branches over the tarp to dislodge pests on to the tarp, placing a second tarp slightly under the first tarp, sweeping debris from the first tarp to the second tarp, and disposing of the second tarp.

Abstract: A system for applying agricultural fluid to a target includes a controller communicatively connected to valve assemblies and configured to control at least one operating parameter of each valve assembly, and a portable electronic device connected in communication with the controller. The portable electronic device includes a user interface. The portable electronic device is configured to retrieve a stored user profile including at least one prestored value that relates to a physical characteristic of the system or an operating parameter of the system, and populate at least one user input field of the user interface with the at least one prestored value. At least one of the controller and the portable electronic device is configured to retrieve the stored user profile and determine the at least one operating parameter of each valve assembly based on the physical characteristic of the system or the operating parameter of the system.

Abstract: A method for classifying plants. In the method, the plants or their plant components, in particular plant leaves, are detected in an evaluation region with the aid of an optical and/or infrared detection unit, and the detected image data of the detection unit are evaluated with the aid of an algorithm, via the evaluation a first plant type being distinguished from a second plant type, the second plant type being treated in particular with a medium, preferably a liquid spray, and the first plant type being planted in the form of a plant row in a tubular cultivation row tube.

Abstract: An example of a system for removing target animals such as birds from an area in a humane manner includes a cage with a substantially unidirectional entry and a device for attracting the target animals into the cage through the entry. The target animals captured in the cage can be released to another area as needed.

Abstract: An electric rodent trap includes bait attracting rodents to climb entry ramps reaching up to entries, and a high voltage grid in a housing bottom portion to euthanize the rodents. The entries may include interior ramps sloping down and into the trap and the ramps may include a low voltage grid to stun the rodents causing them to stumble into the trap while remaining alive. A manual switch is later activated to energize the high voltage grid in the housing bottom portion to euthanize the rodents, and the dead rodents are removed.

Abstract: A system and method for deterring animals from entering a protected region. The system comprises an elongate flexible member extending between first and second ends and a plurality of flexible elongate hanging members secured to and suspended from the elongate flexible member. The method comprises extending the elongate flexible member across the protected region and securing the ends of the elongate flexible member to an anchor so as to suspend the elongate flexible member above the protected region.

Abstract: Disclosed are an ultrasound generator, a pest extermination and repellent system using the ultrasound generator, and a method of controlling the ultrasound generator. The ultrasound generator may include a driving signal generator that generates a driving signal, a modulator that generates a modulated signal by modulating an amplitude of the driving signal, a first ultrasonic vibrator that generates a first ultrasonic signal of a first frequency based on the modulated signal, a second ultrasonic vibrator that generates a second ultrasonic signal of a second frequency based on the modulated signal, and a controller that adjusts an output timing of the modulated signal to output the first ultrasonic signal and the second ultrasonic signal at least once during a unit time period.

Abstract: An ultrasonic generator and a method for repelling a mosquito in a vehicle using the same are provided.

Abstract: A scent vaporizing and distribution device uses an electric heating element to rapidly vaporize a liquid scent material. An airflow generator is used to create a distribution airflow that distributes the vapor from the device. The airflow generator can be an electric-powered fan or a manually-powered pump or squeezable bladder. The liquid scent material can include a glycol or a water-glycol mixture. A scent material such as liquid or powdered deer urine or a pleasant scent that can be used as a room or automobile or room freshener is mixed with the liquid. The vapor generator can be removable and replaceable such that different scents can be used with a single airflow generator or an empty generator can be replaced.

Abstract: A motorized wildlife decoy can be powered by an external power system that includes a completely enclosed or encapsulated battery that is connected to the decoy to power the drive motor(s). The power system is separate from the decoy body but can be electrically coupled to the decoy body. When coupled, the power system serves a dual purpose of providing power to the motors while acting as a ballast, or as an anchor, to anchor the motorized decoy to the bottom of a wetland, impoundment, field or other area that is being hunted.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preservation liquid for calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals, which is a solution containing an anionic surfactant or a non-ionic surfactant. Also provided is a method for preserving calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals, the method including preserving calcium oxalate dihydrate crystals in a solution containing an anionic surfactant or a non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: A method of treating a harvested organ or tissue for preservation for implantation into a patient has the steps of, harvesting an organ or tissue from a donor; placing the harvested organ or tissue into a container; filling the container with a fluid for preservation; sealing the container once filled; directing one or more sound wave treatments into the container to destroy bacteria or molds or fungi or virus and to stimulate the organ or tissue; and storing the container at a hypothermic temperature of about 4 degrees C. for storage prior to implantation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, apparatuses, and/or systems for delivering aerosolized fluorocarbons (FCs). The systems can include a container, an aerosolizer, and an introduction assembly. The aerosolizer can be fluidically coupled to the container and configured to aerosolize fluids from the container. The introduction assembly can be fluidically coupled to the aerosolizer and configured to introduce aerosolized fluids into the pulmonary tissue of a subject. Methods include aerosolizing a FC using an aerosolizer, delivering the FC to the pulmonary tissue of the subject, and contacting the pulmonary tissue of the subject with the FC. Some embodiments include cooling the pulmonary tissue. Cooling the pulmonary tissue can provide a therapeutic benefit to a living subject or it can preserve the pulmonary tissue of a deceased subject for transplantation.