Patents Issued in February 22, 2024
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Publication number: 20240057541Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Ice Calor and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection AGInventors: Enrique Ramos Drake, Olaf Zonneveld
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Publication number: 20240057542Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-CR1378 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-CR1378 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-CR1378 RZ.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Maria Helena Roosenboom-Kooijmans
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Publication number: 20240057543Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 92001528 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92001528, to the plants of soybean cultivar 92001528, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 92001528, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 92001528. 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 92001528. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92001528, 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 92001528 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: William H. Eby
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Publication number: 20240057544Abstract: A new variety of garden bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) designated ‘Pelican’ is provided. Garden bean variety ‘Pelican’ is characterized by its dark green pods in mainly the 4 sieve class, heat tolerance, erect plant habit, and resistance to Colletotrichum lindemuthiunum (Anthracnose) and resistance to many races of Uromyces appendiculatus (Rust).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Gerthon Van De Bunt
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Publication number: 20240057545Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB9514, pepper line SBR-8T18-6548, and pepper line SBY-8T18-6559. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB9514, pepper line SBR-8T18-6548, and pepper line SBY-8T18-6559 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB9514, pepper line SBR-8T18-6548, and pepper line SBY-8T18-6559 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Brian J. Just
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Publication number: 20240057546Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB9516 and pepper line SBY-8T18-6560. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB9516 and pepper line SBY-8T18-6560 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB9516 and pepper line SBY-8T18-6560 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Brian J. Just
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Publication number: 20240057547Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS9064, pepper line SMR-28-1280, and pepper line SMO-E718-0969V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS9064, pepper line SMR-28-1280, and pepper line SMO-E718-0969V and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPS9064, pepper line SMR-28-1280, and pepper line SMO-E718-0969V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: William McCarthy
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Publication number: 20240057548Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS7311, pepper line SMOE713-T152, and pepper line SMO-E719-1077V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS7311, pepper line SMOE713-T152, and pepper line SMO-E719-1077V and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPS7311, pepper line SMOE713-T152, and pepper line SMO-E719-1077V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: William McCarthy
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Publication number: 20240057549Abstract: Hybrid tomato varieties designated ‘E15B51286’ and ‘E15B51289’ are disclosed. The disclosure relates to, among other things, seeds, plants, and methods for producing other tomato lines, cultivars, or hybrids, derived from hybrid tomato varieties ‘E15B51286’ and ‘E15B51289’.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Enric Simón Figuerola
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Publication number: 20240057550Abstract: Hybrid tomato varieties designated ‘E15M42961’, ‘E15M42962’, and ‘E15M42963’ are disclosed. The present disclosure includes seeds, plants, and plant parts of tomato varieties ‘E15M42961’, ‘E15M42962’, and ‘E15M42963’, as well as methods for producing other tomato lines, cultivars, or hybrids derived from, the hybrid tomato varieties ‘E15M42961’, ‘E15M42962’, and ‘E15M42963’.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Martijn Petrus Van Stee
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Publication number: 20240057551Abstract: A pad rod for a defecation pad, which has a simple structure and is easily used and post-processed, and a defecation processing device having same for a companion animal, wherein the pad rod includes: a first shaft which extends in a first direction and has a cross section perpendicular to the first direction, having a semicircular or partially semicircular edge; a second shaft which extends in the first direction and has a cross sectional perpendicular to the first direction, having a semicircular or partially semicircular edge; first fastening elements including magnets mounted at one of the first shaft and the second shaft; and second fastening members which are mounted to the other of the first shaft and the second shaft to correspond to the first fastening elements when the first shaft and the second shaft are coupled, and include ferromagnets or magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Jang Woon KIM
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Publication number: 20240057552Abstract: A filter assembly includes an end cover configured to connect with the water dispenser, and a filter housing assembled with the end cover and comprising a cavity configured to receive a filtering material. The end cover includes a body portion and a mounting portion protruding from the body portion. The mounting portion is configured to releasably attach to the water dispenser and has an oval or oval-like cross-section in a horizontal plane, and both ends of the oval or oval-like cross-section are inwardly recessed. Also described is filter assembly including at least one seal having an oval or oval-like cross-section in a horizontal plane, wherein both ends of the oval or oval-like cross-section are inwardly recessed, and wherein the at least one seal is configured to create a water-tight seal between the mounting portion and the water dispenser. A water dispenser for use with the filter assemblies is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhibin Zou
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Publication number: 20240057553Abstract: an animal tag comprising: a one-piece animal tag retaining member made of molded material, having: a first part comprising a female opening connectable to a male member for coupling the animal tag to a body part of an animal; a second part configured to accommodate one or more electronical components capable of obtaining information relating to the animal to which the animal tag is coupled; an intermediate part, located between the first tag part and the second tag part, having a form of a latitudinal recess for enhancing a flexibility of the animal tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Mordehay COHEN, Taras KHOMITSKY, Samy HAZAN
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Publication number: 20240057554Abstract: A novel pet finder and rescue tracker device is disclosed. The device is a microchip that can be fastened to a collar by way of a tag or pendant, incorporated into the pet's collar itself, implanted under the animal's skin like a standard microchip, or secured to a smart watch if used with a person. The pet finder and rescue tracker device comprises a body component comprising a battery, a microchip, a location tracking component, an audible component, at least one light, and a transmitter/transceiver. Typically, when the microchip/body component senses danger, it will light up and start flashing and making noise to aid those in search of the animal. The schematic on the app will also light up in the location of where the animal is, in order to aid in its rescue.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Suzanne Williams
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Publication number: 20240057555Abstract: A birth control device for preventing a female animal from copulating includes a pair of panties, which is positionable on a rear end of a female animal. A pair of rear legs and a tail of the female animal extend through a pair of first holes and a second hole, respectively, which are positioned in the panties. Because a vagina of the female animal is covered, the panties deter copulation of the female animal. The second hole is sized such that a rectum of the animal is exposed, thus allowing for defecation by the animal. At least a portion of the panties is meshed and is positioned over the vagina of the female animal allowing for urination by the animal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Teresa Epley
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Publication number: 20240057556Abstract: The disclosure provide a device for protecting the hearing of animals. The device is a sound protection cap constructed of formable material, e.g., a soft acoustical material, and adjustable straps to comfortably fit over the ears and on the head of an animal, such as a dog. The sound protection cap can come in different sizes to insure a good fit regardless the ear type or head shape of the animal. The multiple adjustments and formable material allows the sound protection cap to conform around the ears/head of the animal and stay in place. The sound protection cap can be positioned on an animal to provide hearing protection throughout exposure to loud sounds. In one example, the sound protection cap includes: (1) an adjustable attachment system (AAS) and (2) an external ear cover (EEC) coupled to the AAS, wherein the EEC includes a sound reduction layer of a moldable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Pamela Cox
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Publication number: 20240057557Abstract: Provided herein are methods of making a training aid for detecting a biohazard, and related devices and methods of using the device, including a canine training aid. The devices are made by positioning a polymer layer in proximity and physically separated from a biological material, so that volatile organic compounds contact and bind or infuse the polymer layer. The device is made render-safe by inactivating the infused polymer layer, such as by heating to a temperature sufficient to inactivate biological agents on or in the analyte-infused polymer layer. The device can be stored in a substantially air-tight configuration for subsequent use in training, such as canine and/or or artificial detectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicants: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, AUBURN UNIVERSITYInventors: Kathleen GILES, Thomas Craig ANGLE, Lowell Paul WAGGONER, Thomas PASSLER, Terrence FISCHER
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Publication number: 20240057558Abstract: The present disclosure introduces a dog training device, an electronic communication system for dog training, and various other interoperable methods, features, and components. The dog training device may allow dogs or other animals to activate a button, initiating communication with a user's computerized device through a wireless transmission system. Upon activation, the training device may send a signal to the computerized device, enabling remote authorization for an automated door system to open. A video monitor may facilitate real-time interaction between the user and their pet. An integrated smart home system may further enhance convenience and control. This comprehensive solution offers seamless training, monitoring, and interaction, fostering a stronger bond between pet and owner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Mark Condon
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Publication number: 20240057559Abstract: A pet training device has a toy with an energizable pet interest feature. A throwing arm member has a distal end portion configured to releasably hold the toy and a proximal end portion configured to be gripped by the user for manipulating the throwing arm member. A winding mandrel is disposed on the throwing arm member intermediate of the proximal and distal end portions. A tether has one end connected to the toy and the opposite end connected to the winding mandrel. The tether being adjustable between an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the tether extends from the distal end portion of the throwing arm member with the toy disengaged from the distal end portion of the throwing arm. In the retracted position, the tether is wound around the winding mandrel with the toy engaged with the distal end portion of the throwing arm member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Samantha Laskiewicz
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Publication number: 20240057560Abstract: A pet collar sleeve and pet collar combination and method, the combination comprising a double open-ended pet collar sleeve made from an animal fur pelt, a fur portion of animal fur pelt forms an outside surface of a double open-ended sleeve, the double open-ended sleeve further forms a hollow interior that continuously connects two open ends of the double open-ended sleeve; and a pet collar comprising a double-ended strap; wherein a portion of the pet collar is held within the hollow interior to present the fur portion of the animal fur pelt to a fur-bearing pet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Brett Kuhnsman
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Publication number: 20240057561Abstract: The present disclosure provides a connecting belt, a dog vest, and a wearable product. The connecting belt includes a plurality of position marks, an interval is defined between each two adjacent position marks, and the intervals are arranged along a length direction of the connecting belt and configured to mark a length of the connecting belt when adjusting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Hua Chen
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Publication number: 20240057562Abstract: The present invention relates to an advancement in a Flea & Tick Preventing Clip which can be attached/dethatched easily from dog collar and provides enhanced protection to the pet. The assembly is high quality, easy to use and sustainable in nature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Seungmin Bang
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Publication number: 20240057563Abstract: Systems and methods of using an animal wellness notification system to determine the wellness of an animal, the systems and methods comprising: attaching an animal wellness notification system component to an animal, monitoring the temperature of the animal to determine if the animal's temperature remains outside a selected temperature range for a selected time duration, and providing notice if the animal's temperature remained outside the selected temperature range for the selected time duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: FeverTags LLCInventors: John M. Greer, Richard Arelin Crider, JR., Alvin C. Fults
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Publication number: 20240057564Abstract: There is provided herein an universal inner cover for a beehive which has a plate having a perimeter, and an upper surface and an opposing lower surface; and, a housing which is disposed on the upper surface of the plate having a perimeter which is smaller than the perimeter of the plate and which has four interconnected side sidewalls which are orthogonal to the upper surface of the plate. The plate's upper surface can be convex and the opposing lower surface can be convex. The housing can have a layer of insulation disposed therein, which can optionally contain cut-outs to hold various components for beehives.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Clifford Struhl
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Publication number: 20240057565Abstract: A system for external fish parasites monitoring in aquaculture, the system comprising: a camera (52) suitable to be submerged in a sea pen suitable for containing comprising fish, the camera being arranged for capturing images of the fish; and an electronic image processing system (86) configured for identifying external fish parasites on the fish by analyzing the captured images, wherein: a ranging detector (54) configured for detecting the presence of fish and measuring a distance from the detector to the fish is mounted adjacent to the camera (52); and an electronic control system (12) is arranged to control a focus of the camera (52) on the basis of the measured distance and to trigger the camera (52) when a fish has been detected within a predetermined distance range.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Intervet Inc.Inventors: Russel Howe, Zachary Lizer, James Wallace Sarrett, Peter Jon Abrahamson, Jascha Tucker Little
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Publication number: 20240057566Abstract: In various representative aspects, a fish tank or aquarium filter assembly system that utilizes a plurality of stacked and compressed disc filters with a plurality of cross-sectional grooves for filtering debris in the fish tank. The exemplary embodiment in this invention offers an improvement over existing systems and methods for among others for eliminating the need to use common fabrics such as socks as the filtering technique, and utilizing the pattern of grooves on the disc filters to be arranged in a pattern that filters debris in a more efficient manner than existing filters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Douglas Smith, Michelle SMITH
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Publication number: 20240057567Abstract: A recirculating aquaculture system for producing aquatic species suitable for human consumption includes: a culture tank providing habitat for a selected aquatic species; a plurality of subsystems in communication with the culture tank and configured to recirculate and treat water within the system, the plurality of subsystems comprising: a solids control subsystem for removing particulates in the water, a recirculating pump subsystem for recirculating water within the system, an aeration/stripping subsystem for contacting air and water to strip carbon dioxide out of the water and into the air, a pH control subsystem to maintain the alkalinity of the water, an oxygenation subsystem for providing oxygen to the water, and an optional ozonation subsystem for providing ozone to the water; and wherein the water comprises iron cations at a concentration of at least about 0.1 ppm. Methods of maintaining the recirculating aquaculture system are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Steven T. Summerfelt
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Publication number: 20240057568Abstract: A water and seafood flow distributor (1) for routing flowable mass from a first location to a selected one of a second plurality of locations. The distributor (1) has a first pipe (5) and a second bent pipe (51), which are in communication with one another at a first end (8, 8?) via a mass mover. The second bent pipe (5?) is rotatable about the first end (81) to displace a second end (91) along a circle (121). A first conduit (10) is in communication with the first location, and a plurality of second conduits (10?) are in communication with a respective one of the second plurality of locations, and the ends of the conduits are arranged along a circle (12?) described by the second end (91) of the second bent pipe (51). The first and second conduits can be fluidly connected through the first and second pipes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Jan Petter URKE, Leif Roger GJELSETH, Karl-Johan MORK
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Publication number: 20240057569Abstract: A lighting unit for illuminating a habitat is provided. The lighting unit includes a housing and a light emitter. The operating parameters of the lighting unit may be adjusted to mimic different natural conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Justin LAWYER, Patrick CLASEN, Timothy MARKS, Mark LINDENMOYER
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Publication number: 20240057570Abstract: Methods, uses, and animals for introgression of alleles between animals, including SNPs. One embodiment involves introducing a targeted targeting endonuclease system and a HDR template into a cell with a mismatch in the binding of the targeting endonuclease and the targeted site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Scott C. Fahrenkrug, Daniel F. Carlson
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Publication number: 20240057571Abstract: A simulation method for a chronic atrophic gastritis (CAG) lesion includes: (1) taking a metaplasia lesion stage as a simulation object, (2) selecting a simulation form of spasmolytic polypeptide-expressing metaplasia (SPEM), and (3) conditionally deleting gene associated with retinoid-IFN-induced mortality-19 (GRIM-19) from gastric mucosal parietal cells. The present disclosure successfully simulates the SPEM, an initial metaplasia response after a gastric mucosal injury and the initial metaplasia response can progress into intestinal metaplasia (IM) and even gastric cancer (GC) under the continuous stimulation of chronic inflammation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHONGQING MEDICAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Yi HUANG, Meihua YANG, Jinmei FENG, Xin ZENG, Xiaohui XU, Jinbao ZANG
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Publication number: 20240057572Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Allan Bradley, E-Chiang Lee, Qi Liang, Wei Wang
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Publication number: 20240057573Abstract: Methods of infecting a mosquito with Wolbachia and controlling a mosquito population with the Wolbachia-infected mosquito are provided herein. The method includes microinjecting a suspension including Wolbachia cells and buffer into a target mosquito embryo to produce a Wolbachia-infected G0 female. The suspension including Wolbachia cells and buffer is obtained by homogenizing a donor insect embryo, tissue, and/or whole body infected with Wolbachia to form a homogenate and the Wolbachia cells are separated from the homogenate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State UniversityInventors: Zhiyong XI, Meichun ZHANG
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Publication number: 20240057574Abstract: Method and apparatus for mechanical sex-sorting of mosquitoes by extracting a class of mosquitoes from unsorted mosquitoes comprises obtaining unsorted mosquitoes, obtaining images of individual mosquitoes in a stationary phase, electronically classifying the individuals from the images into male mosquitoes and/or female mosquitoes, and possibly also unclassified objects; obtaining co-ordinates of individuals of at least one of the male mosquito and female mosquito classifications, and using a robot arm to reach an individual identified by the obtained coordinates to store or remove the individuals, thereby to provide sex-sorted mosquitoes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Senecio Ltd.Inventors: Hanan LEPEK, Tamir NAVE, Yoram FLEISCHMANN, Rom EISENBERG, Baruch E. KARLIN, Itamar TIROSH
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Publication number: 20240057575Abstract: A hoop net for deep water crab and lobster fishing includes a smaller upper double ring coupled to a larger lower double ring via lateral support beams, and covered by a net with an opening defined by the upper double ring, and further including a smaller inner double ring affixed to the bottom of the net and located centrally relative to the upper and lower double rings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Ben HONG
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Publication number: 20240057576Abstract: A fishing lure that includes magnetizable, exchangeable plates on the dorsal and ventral surface of the lure. A magnet is provided within the lure body for releasable attraction of various plates to the top and bottom surface of the lure. The elongate body allows for placement of different plates within the single elongate body, thus changing the look of the lure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Scott Henderson, Daniel Maiman
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Publication number: 20240057577Abstract: A device for baiting a fishhook including a fishing lure case arranged to clamp onto a fishing line, and a pair of hooks extending from and integral with the fishing lure case, the pair of hooks arranged adjacent and parallel to one another, each of the hooks having a bend and barb where the bend and barb of each hook are in spaced apart registration with one another, the pair of hooks joined by a member having a trough therein arranged to hold the fishing line.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: John F. Dethlefsen
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Publication number: 20240057578Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus, releasably attachable to a rail, having a holder and a receptacle for receiving and releasably attaching to the rail to support the holder on the rail, wherein the holder includes an outboard portion and an inboard portion, wherein the outboard portion lies beyond the rail and the inboard portion lies within the rail, when the holder is supported on the rail, and wherein the outboard portion is lighter than the inboard portion, so that the apparatus is weight-biased within the rail, such that the apparatus is adapted to resist dislodgement by outboard forces and to tend to dislodge in an inboard direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Tyler H. ZIESKE
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Publication number: 20240057579Abstract: An insect trap device and methods of using the device are described herein. In some embodiments, an insect trap includes a light source, a removable enclosure with at least one opening, an adhesive surface at least partially within the enclosure, and optics to redirect light from the light source onto an adhesive trapping surface. The light source may include at least one light emitting diode (LED). The optics may be attached to the removable enclosure, and may be located at least partially within the enclosure. The optics may include optical enhancers such as a reflector, a lens and/or a diffuser. The insect trap may further include an insect attractant that emits sound or scent.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Andrew SANDFORD, Daniel LAZARCHIK, Lars LIEBERWIRTH, Hans Peter SCHAEFER
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Publication number: 20240057580Abstract: Various embodiments of methods, systems, and computer program products described herein are directed to a treatment system. An example method includes identifying a type of a first target agricultural object, based on the identified type of the first target agricultural object, determining a first spray profile for treating the first target agricultural object, sending instructions of a first treatment parameter to a treatment unit, and based on the first spray profile, activating the treatment unit to emit a first fluid at the first target agricultural object, wherein the first fluid regulator is moved to an opened position for an amount of time such that the first fluid is emitted, via the first spraying tip, as a first fluid projectile at the first target agricultural object for a first spray duration.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Curtis Dale Garner, Gabriel Thurston Sibley, Patrick Christopher Leger, Wisit Jirattigalochote
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Publication number: 20240057581Abstract: The invention provides materials and method for controlling pests, in particular, nematodes. The invention also provides compositions comprising biosurfactants as pesticides.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Sean FARMER, Paul S. ZORNER, KEN ALIBEK, Maja MILOVANOVIC
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Publication number: 20240057582Abstract: A bait station for pest control, the bait station comprising: an enclosure defining an access chamber and a bait chamber, said access chamber including at least one entry port for permitting entry of a pest into said enclosure, said bait chamber configured to hold therein bait material harmful to the pest; and a load sensing module arranged in the bait chamber for sensing changes in weight of bait material positioned in said bait chamber and operable to output signal indicative of sensed changes in weight of the bait material and transmit said output signal to a remote location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2020Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: PestSense Holdings Pty LimitedInventor: Dylan Jacob Gannan
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Publication number: 20240057583Abstract: An automated system for mitigating risk from a wind farm. The automated system may include an array of a plurality of image capturing devices independently mounted in a wind farm. The array may include a plurality of low resolution cameras and at least one high resolution camera. The plurality of low resolution cameras may be interconnected and may detect a spherical field surrounding the wind farm. A server is in communication with the array of image capturing devices. The server may automatically analyze images to classify an airborne object captured by the array of image capturing devices in response to receiving the images.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Eric S. WENGER, Andrew G. OLIVER, Victor L. BABBITT, Thomas R. HIESTER
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Publication number: 20240057584Abstract: A sensory output and monitoring system includes a central processing unit (CPU) configured for receiving inputs and providing outputs. A sensor provides input to said CPU in response to detecting at least one of an object, in animal and an individual. A sensory output is connected to and activated by output from said CPU and is configured for dispensing at least one of an olfactory, audible and visual output. A power supply for the system can include a solar cell and a battery for placement in remote, off-grid locations. A method of providing sensory output and monitoring movement and location of at least one of objects, animals and individuals is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2022Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Glenn A Wall
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Publication number: 20240057585Abstract: A platform assembly for attachment to a tree includes a platform, an integrally formed post coupled to the platform and operable to pivot relative to the platform about a pivot axis, and a standoff extending outward from the post proximate to the first end. The post extends from a first end to a second end along a length of the post that is substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Kevin Leach, Alex Chopp, Jake Matelic
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Publication number: 20240057586Abstract: Methods of Amaranthus control are provided, comprising, artificially pollinating an Amaranthus species at a growth area with an effective amount of pollen that reduces fitness of the at least one Amaranthus species, the effective amount comprising 1 mg to 1 gram per plant per application using a precision tool-assisted application or 10 gram to 100 kg per acre per application using a non-precision tool-assisted application during a flowering season of the Amaranthus species.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: Weedout Ltd.Inventors: Efrat LIDOR-NILI, Orly NOIVIRT-BRIK, Ido SHWARTZ, Herve HUET
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Publication number: 20240057587Abstract: Provided are a novel compound and a hydrogen-bonding material treatment agent that are useful for treating various hydrogen-bonding materials such as biological samples. They are an organic ammonium salt and a hydrogen-bonding material treatment agent containing the same. The organic ammonium salt is solid at 25° C., and contains an anion and an ammonium cation represented by the following formula (I): N?RnH4-n??(I) wherein R independently represents, for example, a hydroxyalkyl group in which there is at least one hydroxy group, an alkyl moiety is a linear or branched moiety having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and the alkyl moiety may contain an oxygen atom(s), and n represents an integer of 0 to 4.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2020Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: MIYOSHI OIL & FAT CO.,LTD.Inventors: Kotaro KANEKO, Koji KAWAI
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Publication number: 20240057588Abstract: Herbicidal formulations, in microemulsion form, comprising at least two herbicidal ingredients that are in acid form and are solubilizable in water without chemical modification are disclosed herein. The herbicidal formulations comprise the at least two herbicidal ingredients comprising glyphosate acid at a concentration of between 5 to 12% w/V, and 2 to 10% w/V of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid or 2 to 10% w/V of dicamba, organic co-solvents present at a concentration of 37 to 45% w/V, wherein the organic co-solvents comprise soybean oil amino amide present at a concentration of 21 to 24% w/V and cyclohexanone present at a concentration of 16 to 21% w/V, ethoxylated coconut fatty amine present at a concentration of 16 to 17.5% w/V, and water present at a concentration of 35.5 to 38% w/V, wherein all percentages expressed in % w/V are based on total weights of the herbicidal formulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: RED SURCOS COLOMBIA LTDAInventor: Edmundo BLUMEL
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Publication number: 20240057589Abstract: Provided are effervescent solid dosage form compositions that produce solutions when dissolved in a solvent that have increased shelf life and storage stability. The effervescent solid dosage form compositions include a sugar acid lactone in an amount in the range of about 1 wt % to about 15 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition; a preservative comprising salt of benzoic acid or sorbic acid or a combination thereof in an amount in the range of about 1 wt % to about 15 wt %, based on the total weight of the composition, and an effervescence generator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2021Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventor: Ryan Giffin MOORE
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Publication number: 20240057590Abstract: A composition comprising a) one or more seeds and b) a liquid coating wherein the liquid coating is a non-aqueous liquid formulation, wherein said non-aqueous liquid formulation comprises a) one or more Poly(organic acids) [P(OA)]s, and/or their salts, completely dissolved in b) a Non-aqueous Organo Solvent Delivery System (NOSDS), wherein the NOSDS is a delivery system for adding the one or more [P(OA)]s and/or their salts to the surface of said one or more said seeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Inventors: Gary David McKNIGHT, Randall Linwood Rayborn