Abstract: A pet bed includes a mattress configured for a domestic pet, with a cover adaptively attached to the mattress, where the cover includes a hood and a waterproof liner and the cover is adaptively attached to the mattress with a fastener. The cover may be removed from the mattress by unfastening the fastener. The fastener may be a Velcro® fastener.

Abstract: A spill-resistant bowl assembly includes a unitary bowl hanger frame, a gimbal mounting, and a bowl. The gimbal mounting has a unitary mounting frame and a gimbal ring. The bowl hanger frame has two parallel inverted “L”-shaped legs joined with a transverse member. The legs have evenly spaced adjustment pegs. The mounting frame has a horizontal member, with keyhole slots connected to the pegs, and arced arms with a socket in each arm. The ring has diametrically opposed pegs on a first axis and diametrically opposed notches along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; with the ring pegs connected to the sockets. The bowl has a rim with diametrically opposed pegs connected to the notches. The travel bowl assembly may be suspended from a car seat headrest so a dog has easy access to water at a comfortable height without spilling.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rubbing device. The rubbing device comprises a rotating drive part, a mounting post and a rubbing part provided with an inner hole. The rubbing part is rotatably installed on the mounting post through the inner hole; the rotating drive part is installed on the mounting post, positioned in the inner hole, and its output end is connected with the rubbing part; and the rotating drive part is used for driving the rubbing part to rotate to rub a to-be-rubbed object when the to-be-rubbed object scratches the rubbing part. In the present application, the rotating drive part can drive the rubbing part to rotate when the to-be-rubbed object scratches the rubbing part, so as to better rub the to-be-rubbed object.

Abstract: A dog toy has two hoses having fixed ends connected to a weighted base through a “Y”. The hoses include an inner tube carrying water and an outer tube protecting the inner tube from dog bites. Free hose ends preferably include fan nozzles producing a wide spray.

Abstract: The present application provides a locking assembly for a rope and a pet leash. The locking assembly for a rope comprises a lock sleeve and a locking piece, wherein the lock sleeve is provided with a threading hole through which the rope can pass, and the locking piece is movably arranged on the lock sleeve, and the locking piece can lock or unlock the lock sleeve on the rope through movement, and the lock sleeve is also provided with at least one locking opening; the present application also provides a pet leash, which comprises a locking assembly consisting of a lock sleeve and a locking piece and a rope, wherein one end of the rope is connected to a pet harness or collar, and the other end of the rope is provided with a lock catch which can be buckled on the lock opening of the lock sleeve; the locking assembly composed of the lock sleeve and the locking piece can quickly realize the locking or unlocking between the lock sleeve and the rope through the movement of the locking piece on the lock sleeve.

Abstract: A retractable dog leash. The dog leash includes a cylindrical housing having a housing front cover and housing rear cover. A spring-loaded retraction device is positioned in the housing adjacent to the rear cover and a linear compression spring is positioned between the spring-loaded retraction device and the front cover. The spring-loaded retraction device includes a gravity locking device for locking the dog leash. A cord is connected to the spring-loaded retraction device and a dog collar connection device is connected to the cord.

Abstract: A dog leash splitting device to allow for the walking of two dogs simultaneously. The leash splitting device has a housing section. A handheld leash connection clip is connected to the housing section. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the housing section. A cord access hole extends through the rotating shaft. A dog connection cord extends through the cord access hole. A cord tightening screw extends through the rotating shaft and into the cord access hole. The dog connection cord is free to slide through the cord access hole when said tightening screw is loose. The dog connection cord is stopped from sliding through the cord access hole when the cord tightening screw is tightened onto the dog connection cord.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a connector for connecting a lead rope to a harness worn on a body of a pet includes: a pair of rectangular strap connection portions for connecting a strap of the harness; and a connector body having a predetermined curvature and formed with a plurality of hook grooves to which a hook connected to the lead rope is caught.

Abstract: A device installation structure for detachable pet products, a pet leash, and a pet tethering rope may be provided. The structure may include a detachable device installation structure; an elastic hook, including an elastic extension portion mounted on the detachable device and extending outward; a first bending portion located at the end of the elastic extension portion and bent towards the direction close to the detachable device; a second bending portion located at the end of the first bending portion and bent towards the direction away from the detachable device.

Abstract: A method for estrus detection of a mammal is provided. Activity data is obtained that is indicative of a degree and/or type of activity as a function of time for an activity of the mammal, wherein an indicated degree and/or type of activity is selected from at least two potential indications for a degree and/or type of activity. Based on the activity data, one or more activity switch counts are determined. The activity switch counts are indicative of a number of switches in indicated type and/or degree of activity during an evaluation time interval of a predetermined duration. Respective relative activity switch scores are computed for the activity switch counts. On the basis of the respective relative activity switch scores it is determined whether the mammal is in estrus.

Abstract: A welfare-oriented raising house for meat-type ducks, including a raising house, is provided. The raising house is internally provided with a support frame which is of a U-shaped structure and arranged in a length direction of the raising house, a raising net arranged at a top of the support frame, a cleaning and storing mechanism arranged at one end of the support frame for cleaning and storing the raising net, a traction mechanism arranged at the other end of the support frame for the traction of the raising net, blocking mechanisms which are of a zigzag structure and arranged at both sides of the support frame, and tensioning vibration mechanisms arranged at bottoms of the blocking mechanisms and fixedly connected to a side edge of the support frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to separators (1) that regulate bees' entrance to and exit from a hive according to various seasonal and usage requirements, that are provided with several bee entrance-exit holes (6) that allow a bee colony to enter to and exit from a hive, and that are provided with at least one primary cover (3) and a secondary cover (4) associated with the primary cover (3) in order to close at least a portion of said holes (6).

Abstract: A buoyant, substantially egg-shaped fish farming tank with a shell with an internal farming volume, includes a substantially vertical main axis of the egg-shaped shell in the fish farming tank's operative, filled condition, the shell's blunter end being directed downwards, while the more tapered end is directed upwards, one or more inlets from the ambient seawater to the farming volume through a lower portion of the blunter end of the shell, and pumps arranged in proximity of outlets which are in proximity of the water surface of the ambient seawater, the outlets lead back to the ambient seawater, wherein the pumps are arranged to evacuate water from the farming volume.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides immunodeficient mouse models that comprise a nucleic acid encoding a human or humanized amyloid precursor protein (APP) and, in some models, further comprise a nucleic acid encoding a mutated human presenilin 1 protein (PSEN1). These mouse models are useful, for example, for Alzheimer's disease studies.

Abstract: Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having a restricted immunoglobulin heavy chain locus and an ectopic sequence encoding one or more ADAM6 proteins are provided. In various embodiments, mice are described that have humanized endogenous immunoglobulin heavy chain loci and are capable of expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof that is functional in a male mouse. Mice, embryos, cells, and tissues having an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus characterized by a single human VH gene segment, a plurality of human DH gene segments and a plurality of human JH gene segments and capable expressing an ADAM6 protein or ortholog or homolog or functional fragment thereof are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions related to mice that express human or humanized Foot receptors (FcaR) from an FcaR locus positioned in the mouse leukocyte receptor complex (LRC). In certain embodiments, such mice are useful for in vivo testing of therapeutic agents comprising a human IgA Fc (e.g., the testing of the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic properties of such therapeutic agents and dosing regimens). Also provided herein are methods of using such mice, cells from such mice, methods of making such mice, and ES cells comprising the same genetic modifications as such mice. Provided herein are methods and compositions related to mice that express human or humanized Foot receptors (FcaR) from an FcaR locus positioned in the mouse leukocyte receptor complex (LRC). In certain embodiments, such mice are useful for in vivo testing of therapeutic agents comprising a human IgA Fc (e.g.

Abstract: A fishing lure graphic application assembly includes a reservoir having a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. A dipping system is positioned adjacent to the reservoir and engages a fishing lure blank and a dissolvable film, places the dissolvable film in a quantity of water positioned in the reservoir such that graphic is released onto a surface of the water, extend the fishing lure blank through the graphic such that the graphic adheres to the fishing lure blank, and lifts the fishing lure blank upwardly out of the water.

Abstract: A fishing device is disclosed including a fishing rod and a line guide connected to the fishing rod. A moveable or pivoting lever may be disposed adjacent to the line guide. A fishing line braking surface may disposed adjacent to the lever. The lever may be used to press the fishing line against the braking surface to slow or stop it from passing through the line guide. A finger control at the rod handle may be used to move the lever into a braking position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fishing reel seat for fixing a reel stand of a fishing reel comprising the reel stand and a reel leg in an up-lock manner. The fishing reel seat comprises: a resin reel seat main body that comprises a fixing hood and a hollow portion into which a rod is inserted; a resin floating hood that is movable in an axial direction with respect to the reel seat main body; and an operation knob that moves the floating hood in the axial direction. The fixing hood and the floating hood are configured to cover the reel stand up to the reel leg when the reel stand is inserted into and fixed to the fixing hood and the floating hood.

Abstract: A one-way clutch that allows rotation of a rotation drive shaft in one direction and prevents rotation in the other direction is incorporated in a fishing reel. The one-way clutch has an assembly structure comprising an inner ring, an outer ring, a first holder comprising a holding portion holding a biasing spring for biasing a plurality of rolling members, and a second holder attached to the first holder so as to hold the outer ring in an axial direction. The reel body is provided with a regulation portion that regulates the movement of the one-way clutch in a rotation direction. The first holder and the outer ring are respectively provided with stoppers protruding radially outward. The movement of the one-way clutch in the rotation direction is regulated by the regulation portion and each stopper.

Abstract: A one-way clutch of the present disclosure comprises an inner ring, an outer ring, and a holder comprising a holding portion holding a biasing spring for biasing a plurality of rolling members. The holder comprises a first holder provided with the holding portion, and a second holder attached to the first holder so as to hold the outer ring in an axial direction. The first holder and the second holder are integrated by an engagement fixing portion provided on a radially inner side of an inner circumferential contour of the outer ring.

Abstract: The present invention provides a floating locking device that includes two components that thread together adjacent the external perimeter, and an internal central locking mechanism that includes a compressing closing section and a receiving opening section (male and female) that can lock the device at a desired location on a fishing line.

Abstract: In general, a jig is a device that mechanically maintains the correct positional relationship between a piece of work and a tool, or between parts of work during assembly. The Anglers Rigging Jig is a device that mechanically and magnetically retains and maintains the correct positional relationship between pieces of terminal fishing rig during assembly, as well as tools commonly used in this process. Standard pieces of terminal fishing rig include fishing monofilament, hooks, sinkers, and bobbers. Standard tools include fishing line nippers, forceps, hook-eye threaders, hook-eye cleaners and hook point sharpeners. The Angler's Rigging Jig expedites terminal rig modifications by retaining and orienting these items in a systematic fashion. It is a replacement for the lips/mouth while tying knots and adjusting terminal rigging.

Abstract: A fishing bait cartridge speed loader includes a body along an axis comprising an inlet and an outlet; a multiple of bait orientation feeder channels within the inlet to the body; and a bait cartridge receipt member adjacent to the outlet to receive a bait cartridge along the axis such that each of the multiple of bait orientation feeder channels are aligned with at least one of a multiple of bait cells within the bait cartridge.

Abstract: A tackle tray storage device that can be mounted onto a pedestal chair by sliding over the top of the pedestal. The device comprises a bag with two sides, a top section, a bottom section, a front opening, and a rear opening. The device further has a top hole through the top section and a bottom hole through the bottom section of the bag to facilitate mounting onto the pedestal. Closures extend across each opening so that a plurality of tackle trays may be secured within the bag.

Abstract: A fishing pole holding device is provided. The device is comprised of a fishing pole receiving structure attached to a shaft that can be pushed into a ground surface to anchor the device during use. The receiving structure may receive a fishing pole via a plurality of cutouts and/or fasteners that secure the pole to the receiving structure such that the rod is supported during use. In this manner, a fishing rod remains secured to the device and anchored to the ground during use.

Abstract: An equine shoe assembly that is an equine shaped shoe cuff structure attached to an equine shoe, preferable a shoe that covers substantially all the underside of a hoof, the cuff being designed to hold the shoe in place on an equine hoof. Additionally the assembly can include an orthotic and/or a pulsing bladder that fits beneath the equine hoof on the inside top of the cuff assembly when the shoe/cuff assembly is employed.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for dynamic release planning for insect release. One example method includes receiving information indicating a population of wild insects within a geographic region; determining a number of wild insects per unit area within the geographic region; placing, based on the number of wild insects per unit area, one or more insect release points based on the number of wild insects per unit area, each insect release point indicating a release of a predefined quantity of insects; and generating an insect release route through the geographic region, the insect release route passing through each insect release point.

Abstract: A system includes an acoustic lure and a sensor package disposed within an interior volume of an insect trapping container and a computing device in communication with the acoustic lure and the sensor package configured to instruct the acoustic lure to output an acoustic tone. The computer device is further configured to receive sensor data from the sensor package, the sensor data representative of insects within the interior volume. Responsive to receiving the sensor data, the computing device is configured to instruct an imaging device to capture image data representative of the insects within the interior volume or determine insect count data based on the sensor data. The computing device is configured to then transmit output data to a remote computing system, the output data including at least one of a first portion of the image data or a second portion of the insect count data.

Abstract: The present application relates to a portable electric heating mosquito repelling apparatus, including an apparatus housing, a repellent drug, and a power supply element. The apparatus housing is provided with a heating unit, the repellent drug is detachably arranged on the heating unit, the heating unit is used to heat the repellent drug, the working temperature of the heating unit is greater than 40° C. and less than 120° C., the power supply element is detachably arranged on the apparatus housing, and the power supply element is used to provide electric energy to the heating unit. The repellent drug used in the present application requires a relatively low working temperature, so the portable electric heating mosquito repelling apparatus of the present application has the relatively low working temperature, the apparatus itself has the smaller energy consumption, the endurance performance is better, the apparatus may be matched with the smaller power supply element.

Abstract: A spray boom assembly includes a first boom frame and a second boom frame pivotally coupled via a hinge assembly to the first boom frame about a pivot axis. The spray boom also includes an actuator assembly for pivoting the second boom frame relative to the first boom frame. The hinge assembly includes a first joint location, a second joint location, a third joint location, a fourth joint location, and a fifth joint location. A first end of the actuator assembly is coupled to the hinge assembly at the fourth joint location and a second end thereof is coupled to the first boom frame at a sixth joint location. A spherical joint is located at at least three of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth joint locations.

Abstract: A work vehicle configured for operating in a field for growing a crop. The work vehicle comprises an implement coupled to the work vehicle. A global positioning system is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle. The global positioning system is configured for generating a location signal indicative of a location of the work vehicle. A sensor is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle. The sensor is configured for sensing a current field characteristic and generating a current field characteristic signal indicative of the field characteristic. A control system is communicatively coupled to the work vehicle. The control system is configured to receive the location signal, receive the current field characteristic signal, determine a sentinel plant characteristic of a sentinel plant from the current field characteristic, determine an implement action based on the sentinel plant characteristic, and control the implement to execute the implement action in the field.

Abstract: A trap covering device, including a main body to be removably disposed on at least a portion of an animal trap, the main body including a first side, a second side disposed away from the first side with respect to a direction to extend away from the first side, a third side disposed away from the first side with respect to the direction to extend away from the first side, and a fourth side disposed away from the first side with respect to the direction to extend away from the first side, such that the main body facilitates access to an interior of the main body through an open end in a space between the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side while the animal trap is on a ground surface, and a trap access aperture disposed on at least a portion of the first side to facilitate access to a hatch door of the animal trap.

Abstract: A system and method for driving geese away from an area employs predetermined random illuminations of particular wavelength light directed in a fashion that repels geese while avoiding annoying humans. Embodiments include systems associated with golf course pins and other structures and animal decoys that hide undesired aesthetic appearances of prior art industrial lighting elements. Other embodiments employ adjustable/movable mirror elements used in conjunction with systems powered by solar energy panels positioned below the light source, which can be adjusted in terms of direction, shielding, color, duration, wavelength and pulsation, providing a variety of random patterns so as to avoid habituation by geese.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal deterrent device for deterring animals while traveling outdoors on foot. The device is primarily comprised of a body having at least one handle, at least one light, at least one speaker, and at least one shocking mechanism. The device can be carried while a user is walking outdoors to protect against attacks by dogs or other animals by producing loud sounds from the speaker and flashing lights from the light. Further, the shocking mechanism can be activated by a trigger, such that a prong is propelled from the mechanism and sticks into the body of the animal, delivering an electric shock via a generator of the mechanism and a wire that is connected to the generator and the prong.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture related to wild game calling are disclosed that may be implemented, in whole or in part, using a game calling device. In a particular implementation, a game calling device may closely imitate the call of an elk while air is passed over a reed to make a game call sound.

Abstract: Example methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture related to wild game calling are disclosed that may be implemented, in whole or in part, using a game calling device. In a particular implementation, a game calling device may closely imitate the call of an elk while air is passed over a reed to make a game call sound.

Abstract: Provided are compounds that are suitable for cryopreservation of cells. The compounds are non-toxic, water soluble, and free of any organic solvents. The compounds have the following structure: Formula (I), where n is 1, 2, 3, or 4 and each R is independently H or Formula (II), where each R? is independently chosen from aliphatic groups, aryl groups, and amino acid groups and at least one R is not H and the asterisked carbon has R or S stereochemistry or a racemate thereof. Also provided are compositions and methods of using the compounds to cryopreserve cell populations.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed including combining a carbonate or bicarbonate compound, an acid, a biostimulant, a nutrient, and a pesticide. The composition may be processed into a tablet, powder, meal, pellets, or granules and produce effervescence when a liquid, such as water or a water-based liquid is mixed with the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a synthetic Túngara frog foam composition. The synthetic Túngara frog foam composition comprises six synthetically synthesized ranaspumin proteins (RSN-1 to RSN-6) wherein only the active segments of the RSN proteins are synthesized and six synthetically synthesized polysaccharides comprising four tetrasaccharides, a heptasaccharide and a nonasaccharide. Multiple novel applications of the foam are described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions for nematode treatment. In particular, disclosed are compounds of formula (I), a method of treating a plant or a growing media for a nematode with compounds of formula (II), compositions, and methods of use.

Abstract: A method of controlling aphid pests including exposing the aphid pests on a host plant to a pest-controlling effective amount of a compound of formula (I):

Abstract: The present invention relates to the method for obtaining a preparation based on oligogalacturonides (OGA) with a degree of polymerization DP from 2 to 10 by an enzymatic method and the use thereof in agriculture or horticulture or vegetable cultivation, to biostimulate plant growth, enhance plant resistance to pathogens and pests, reduce plant fungal diseases and plant pests, especially in the cultivation of vegetables, horticultural plants and cereals.

Abstract: Provided is a plant disease control composition having a broad spectrum against various plant pathogens, and shows excellent controlling effects (synergistic controlling effects) which cannot be expected from a single component alone. The plant disease control composition includes (Group a) at least one quinoline compound represented by the formula: (wherein R1, R2: an alkyl which may be substituted, an aryl which may be substituted, etc.; R3, R4: H, an alkyl which may be substituted, etc.; X: halogen, an alkyl which may be substituted, etc.; Y: halogen, alkyl, etc.; n: 0 to 4; m: 0 to 6) or a salt thereof, and at least one of fungicidal compounds selected from the group consisting of a Strobilurin series compound, a triazole series compound, etc., as effective ingredients.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous treatments for foliar disease. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous treatment compositions and methods for applying such treatment compositions for controlling, treating, or preventing for foliar disease in trees and shrubs. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to novel and advantageous treatment compositions and methods for applying such treatment compositions comprising flutriafol for controlling, treating, or preventing for foliar disease in trees and shrubs wherein the treatment may be done via soil application.

Abstract: A more effective weed control method is provided for a case where soil treatment with pyroxasulfone is carried out. The present invention provides a weed control method in which treatment with needle crystals of pyroxasulfone is carried out for soil with a composition having a clay content of not less than 15% or a sand content of less than 65%.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of weed control for a crop field using a synergistic effect of two herbicides cellulosin and isoxaben. A composition matter together with said method comprising cellulosin and isoxaben is within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel mixtures comprising, as active components, fusaricidin A and fusaricidin B, and at least one fungicide selected from the group comprising difenoconazole, spiraoxamine, fluxapyroxad, boscalid, fluindapyr, isoflucypram, inpyrfluxam, pydiflumetofen, pyrimethanil, fluoxastrobin, metyltetraprole, trifloxystrobin, cyazofamid, amisulbrom, zoxamide, cymoxanil, fluazinam, valifenalate, benthiavalicarb, iprovalicarb, mandipropamid, dimethomorph, fluopicolide, ametoctradin, oxathiapiprolin, pyriofenone, metrafenone, metiram, man-cozeb, dithianon, fosetyl and fosetyl-A1. The present invention also relates to a method of controlling or suppressing plant pathogens or preventing plant pathogen infections by applying such mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixtures and their methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation in soybeans, wherein the herbicidal mixtures comprise L-glufosinate and and at least one herbicidal compound II selected from clethodim, cycloxydim, fenoxaprop, fenoxaprop-ethyl, fenoxaprop-P, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, fluazifop, fluazifop-butyl, fluazifop-P, fluazifop-P-butyl, haloxyfop, haloxyfop-methyl, haloxyfop-P, haloxyfop-P-methyl, propaquizafop, quizalofop, quizalofop-ethyl, quizalofop-tefuryl, quizalofop-P, quizalofop-P-ethyl, quizalofop-P-tefuryl, sethoxydim, chlorimuron, chlorimuron-ethyl, nicosulfuron, oxasulfuron, thifensulfuron, thifensulfuron-methyl, tritosulfuron, imazamox, imazamox ammonium, imazapic, imazapie ammonium, imazapyr, imazapyr isopropylammonium, imazaquin, imazethapyr, imazethapyr ammonium, cloransulam, cloransulam-methyl, diclosulam, flumetsulam, atrazine, metribuzin, linuron, monolinuron, bentazone, bentazone-sodium,acifluorfen, acifluorfen-sodium, carfentrazone, carf

Abstract: To provide an antimicrobial/antiviral composition having an excellent immediate effect while the content of monovalent copper compound is low. The antimicrobial/antiviral composition includes: a resin; an antimicrobial/antiviral agent containing monovalent copper compound microparticles coated with a dispersant; and a hydrophilic compound that is dispersed in the resin and is immiscible with the resin.