Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 11050124 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 11050124, to the plants of soybean cultivar 11050124, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 11050124, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 11050124. 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 11050124. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11050124, 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 11050124 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 10330814 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 10330814, to the plants of soybean cultivar 10330814, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 10330814, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 10330814. 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 10330814. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 10330814, 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 10330814 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 10540814 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 10540814, to the plants of soybean cultivar 10540814, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 10540814, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 10540814. 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 10540814. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 10540814, 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 10540814 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 13150624 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 13150624, to the plants of soybean cultivar 13150624, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 13150624, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 13150624. 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 13150624. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13150624, 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 13150624 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 16440906 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 16440906, to the plants of soybean cultivar 16440906, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 16440906, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 16440906. 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 16440906. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 16440906, 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 16440906 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 11320710 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 11320710, to the plants of soybean cultivar 11320710, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 11320710, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 11320710. 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 11320710. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11320710, 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 11320710 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘20311965’, ‘3520224’, ‘20273637’, ‘20273641’, ‘21237491’, ‘20272663’, ‘10021388457’, ‘10021387697’, ‘20273650’, ‘21237431’, ‘21237487’, ‘10021387142’, and ‘20272659’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘2962362’, ‘2968682’, ‘2962338’, ‘2980918’, ‘10020854132’, ‘10020849549’, ‘10020849708’, ‘10020853409’, ‘10020853412’, ‘10020855165’, ‘10020851261’, ‘10021286730’, ‘10020851485’, ‘10021352446’, ‘10020849548’, ‘20593358’, and ‘10021355197’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘10020720647’, ‘10020889109’, ‘10020889166’, ‘70020032728’, ‘70020032975’, ‘70020033154’, ‘20598563’, ‘21097024’, ‘10021387700’, ‘10021389471’, ‘10021384531’, ‘10021387127’, ‘10020865219’, ‘10021384221’, ‘21097118’, ‘10021389525’, and ‘10021384485’, are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPH8928, pepper line SLR-8T20-6755, and pepper line SLR-8T18-6570. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPH8928, pepper line SLR-8T20-6755, and pepper line SLR-8T18-6570 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 SVPH8928, pepper line SLR-8T20-6755, and pepper line SLR-8T18-6570 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTC8617 and tomato line CCT-HE16-1099. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC8617 and tomato line CCT-HE16-1099 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC8617 and tomato line CCT-HE16-1099 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A quality sensor that predicts a degree of inhomogeneities in milk extracted from an animal, by receiving a set of input variables reflecting at least one characteristic each of the animal, the extracted milk, and at least process during which milk was extracted from the animal, and by feeding the input variables into a trained artificial neural network in the quality sensor, which generates an estimate of a predicted degree of inhomogeneities in the milk of the animal.

Abstract: Animal milking claws, assemblies, and methods of making and using same. Upper and lower claw portions, the upper claw portion having front and rear milk inlets, and the lower claw portion including a milk outlet. Milk inlets positioned generally tangentially to the upper claw portion force milk to flow on geodesic curves on the internal surface of the upper milk claw. Milk is forced to impact upon the vertical partition in the lower claw portion. The milk outlet has a reinforced portion extending at least a portion of a length of the milk outlet, with one or more reinforcing chamfers where the reinforced portion connects with the lower claw portion. Coolant for heat transfer may be provided to the milk outlet or the lower claw portion, or both.

Abstract: A litter box comprises a body made of at least one flexible elastomeric material, the body having a wall defining a cavity with a top open end. The wall has four generally upstanding wall portions contouring the cavity. A first wall portion has a first minimum height of 8.0 inches or less, a second wall portion having a second minimum height of 10.0 inches or more and being opposite the first wall portion. Third and fourth wall portions are higher than the first minimum height and the second minimum height, the third and fourth wall portions being on opposite sides of one another and being located between the first wall portion and the second wall portion.

Abstract: A Litter Box Containment System for Pets has a base with sealed walls on four sides that prevents cat urine from leaking onto an adjacent floor, a cover that detaches from the base and fits beneath the base during usage, a ramp with ribbed tread surface, and a holder for accessories. The base has a planar rectangular plate with edges on its perimeter perpendicular to the plane of the plate. The interior of the base has a waterproof liner that prevents any pet urine leakage from pet usage from staining the floor below. Within the base, it stores a ramp with tread material on its inclined surface that catches the litter from a pet's paws and an accessory holder for litter scoops. The system has an open configuration with the cover secured beneath the base and a closed configuration with the cover secured to the edges.

Abstract: A canine portable bathroom pad device and method for being a canine bathroom pad includes a base being a quilted pad. The base has a top surface, a bottom surface, and a ring positioned on a perimeter edge of the base. The ring is hollow and has a pair of openings to an interior of the ring. Furthermore, a strip is positioned on the bottom surface of the base and is an adhesive material. A strap is nested within the ring of the base and is positioned within each of the openings thus defining a pair of grips.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving the safety of a pet during travel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a body. The body includes a base, a support structure, and a back support. The support structure is positioned along the base. The support structure includes a top end elevated above the base and an inclined surface for supporting torso portions of the pet during travel. The back support is positioned along the base and configured to support a rear portion of the pet during travel. The apparatus may include a restraint system. The restraint system may include a harness which may engage with a portion of the base and may also engage with other portions of the pet. The apparatus may further include a strap assembly coupled to the base which may define at least one strap end for engaging with an anchor point of a vehicle.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for transporting an animal in worn about the human torso wherein the animal will rest in a secured portion similar to the body of a backpack on an individual's back with straps that rest over a human's shoulders. The carrier provides plenty of breathable openings for the animal, as well as several pockets on the device and a hydration pass for the human, as well. There is an adjustable strap that permits the carrier to be draped over the shoulder, across the human chest made from a padded material, too. This device allows the pet to be carried distances while remaining safe and comfortable on one's back.

Abstract: A method and system for preparing a distribution program for insects comprises obtaining distribution data of a wild population of insects; obtaining distribution parameters including distribution resolution levels of at least one available distribution vehicle; generating a population density map at a resolution level consistent with the distribution resolution level of the vehicle; generating a release map by modifying the population density map in accordance with the distribution parameters; and generating a path using the release map, the path defining dosages of insects to be released at respective locations along the path.

Abstract: Terrestrial multitasking mobile robot capable of being coupled to said structure and transporting it, through the maneuvering area (Am) and along the operating corridor (Cf) between the various bays (29), providing access to the various implements (1 to 7) arranged in the aerial magazine (Ma) or for coupling to the implements in the terrestrial magazine (Mt) used to distribute products and supplies for livestock rearing.

Abstract: A feeder including: a) a base portion having a serving area; b) a chamber portion supported by the base portion and configured to retain a granular material within a chamber interior, c) a dispenser configured to segregate a portion of the granular material from the chamber interior and transfer the portion of the granular material from the chamber portion to the serving area, wherein the dispenser includes: i) a rocker body; and ii) one or more fins projecting from the rocker body; and wherein the feeder includes one or more of: i) the fin(s) are flexible; ii) sensing device(s) part of a sensing tower configured to sense the presence, distance, and/or amount of the granular material within the chamber portion; and/or iii) sensing device(s) configured to sense the presence, distance, and/or amount of the granular material within the serving area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advancement in a dog soothing device which provides enhanced functionality and ease of use. The clip at back and the active ingredient are novelty of the proposed invention. The assembly is high quality, easy to use and sustainable in nature.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparel and methods for supporting a movement of an athlete during an asymmetrical athletic motion. An example asymmetric garment for at least a portion of a body of a wearer includes a first material portion and a second material portion, with the first material portion and second material portion being arranged asymmetrically with respect to a central vertical plain of the garment, and with the second material being adapted to provide a lesser resistance to at least one of stretching or twisting than the first material to reduce resistance to a movement of the wearer during an asymmetrical athletic motion.

Abstract: A system (100) for analyzing mating behavior of an animal species, comprising: an image-capturing device (110) configured to capture a plurality of time-successive image frames, and a processor (120), wherein the system is configured to detect and track at least one male (130) and female (140) of an animal species, register a motion pattern (150) of at least one of the tracked male and the tracked female, compare the registered motion pattern with a predetermined motion pattern (160), determine the likelihood of an action associated with a mating behavior between the tracked male and the tracked female, and, based on the determined likelihood, capture, via the image-capturing device, a set of time-successive image frames, wherein each image frame set of time-successive frame comprises at least one of the tracked male and the tracked female, and register the motion pattern as a function of the captured set of time-successive image frames.

Abstract: An aquaculture system includes a pen configured to be disposed in a body of water and configured to at least temporarily store aquatic animals during development. A control system is configured to receive electric power from a power source and is configured to provide electric power to a pumping mechanism coupled to the pen such that the pumping mechanism provides a flow of water through the pen. A set of buoyancy tanks are coupled to the pen. A portion of the control system is in fluid communication with the set of buoyancy tanks and is configured to adjust a volume of fluid in at least one buoyancy tank to move the pen from a first position in which the pen is partially submerged in the body of water to a second position in which the pen is fully submerged in the body of water.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals expressing human EPO from the animal genome are provided. Also provided are methods for making non-human animals expressing human EPO from the non-human animal genome, and methods for using non-human animals expressing human EPO from the non-human animal genome. These animals and methods find many uses in the art, including, for example, in modeling human erythropoiesis and erythrocyte function; in modeling human pathogen infection of erythrocytes; in in vivo screens for agents that modulate erythropoiesis and/or erythrocyte function, e.g. in a healthy or a diseased state; in in vivo screens for agents that are toxic to erythrocytes or erythrocyte progenitors; in in vivo screens for agents that prevent against, mitigate, or reverse the toxic effects of toxic agents on erythrocytes or erythrocyte progenitors; in in vivo screens of erythrocytes or erythrocyte progenitors from an individual to predict the responsiveness of an individual to a disease therapy.

Abstract: Livestock animals and progeny thereof comprising at least one edited chromosomal sequence that alters expression or activity of a somatostatin receptor (SSTR) protein are provided. Livestock animal cells that contain such edited chromosomal sequences are also provided. The livestock animals have improved growth performance and weight gain. Methods for producing livestock animals with increased growth performance are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the engineering an animal model, preferably mammalian models, more preferably a rat model representing Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 2A (CMT2A) harboring the p.Arg364Trp or p.His361Tyr Mfn2 mutation, whose human counterpart results in a severe, early-onset axonal neuropathy. A model having the p.Arg364Trp Mfn2 mutation is based on a mutation made using zinc finger endonuclease technology in fertilized rat eggs. Cohorts of mutants and wild type littermates were characterized behaviorally and shown to develop multiple motor deficits that worsened over time. Separate cohorts of mutant and wild type rats sacrificed at 7, 40, and 48 weeks and analyzed by light microscopy showed a reduced density of myelinated axons and active axonal degeneration in distal but not proximal nerves, as well as axonal degeneration in the fasciculus gracilis of the cervical spinal cord at 40 and 48 weeks.

Abstract: Provided is a breeding apparatus that can facilitate disposition and collection of a spawning bed. A breeding apparatus includes a breeding area forming member that forms breeding areas for organisms and is open at least at the bottoms of the breeding areas, and a spawning bed sheet that forms the bottom surfaces of the breeding areas, has a belt shape, and is provided so as to be movable in a longitudinal direction of the belt shape relative to the breeding area forming member.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for rearing insects, including at least one room for storing a plurality of crates for storing insects to be reared, a dosing station for filling insects and/or feed to the crates, an automated central harvesting unit including a harvesting station for unloading the insects from the crates for subsequent processing of the insects and/or a plurality of further processing stations, a crate collection system for transferring the crates between the at least one room and the central harvesting unit comprising a plurality of crate collection devices for collecting crates in or from the at least one room, and a connection for connecting the at least one room and the central harvesting unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose fishing tool that includes a clamping portion to clip the fishing tool onto a fishing rod; a line cutting portion; a line trimming portion; a hook sharpening portion; an eyelet cleaning portion; and one or more hook eyelet threading portions. The clamping portion; the line cutting portion, the line trimming portion, the hook sharpening portion, the eyelet cleaning portion, and the hook eyelet threading portion are each a different portion from the other.

Abstract: A fishing outrigger including a telescoping outrigger assembly is provided. The outrigger assembly may include a cantilever spring assembly, at least two telescoping tubes, a central spring, a stabilizer base and pole, and at least one mounting body. The cantilever spring assembly may be adapted to lock the extended telescoping tubes securely in place and allow for easy retraction. The cantilever spring assembly may be coupled to the stabilizer base, both of which may ride along the outside of a telescoping tube. Mounting assemblies may be disposed at the ends of the outrigger assembly and be adapted to secure the outrigger assembly to a boat or other vehicle.

Abstract: A popping cork holding device includes an elongated main body having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of holes are positioned along the top surface and terminate into shoulders located inside the main body. Each of the holes include a shape and a size for receiving a bead located on a popping cork. A plurality of channels extend through the top surface, the bottom surface, the front surface and a portion of each hole and shoulder. Each of the channels includes a width for receiving the elongated rod portion of a popping cork. A plurality of individual popping corks are stored by the device by positioning a portion of the rod through a channel and lowering one of the beads into a hole in order to suspend the remainder of the popping cork beneath the bottom surface of the holder.

Abstract: A device for securing a fishing rod holder to a dock is disclosed herein. The device includes an elongated support rod, a crossbar, an abutment portion, a holder portion and a biasing mechanism. The crossbar is insertable into a drainage space between adjacent dock boards when parallel therewith and rotatable such that the crossbar is unable to be pulled back through the drainage space without rotating the crossbar to its original (parallel) position. The crossbar and the abutment portion located thereabove clamp to an underside and topside of the adjacent boards (respectively) to secure the device to the dock.

Abstract: An insect seizing bin device and method for snatching insects for removal includes a band. The band includes a front surface, a back surface, a top surface and a bottom surface. The band is a supple material being bendable. A first fold line is positioned near the top surface of the band. The first fold line positions a first fold portion perpendicular to the back surface of the band. Additionally, a second fold line is positioned near to the first fold line of the band. The second fold line positions a second fold portion perpendicular to the back surface of the band and positioning the first fold portion parallel to the back surface the band. A strip is positioned on the front surface of the band. The strip is an adhesive material being retaining a plurality of insects upon the strip by physical contact.

Abstract: A bug capture and disposal device includes a shaft having a working end opposite a handle end. A head plate is affixed to the working end and a pair of flaps are pivotally affixed along opposing sides of the head plate. The pair of flaps are selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. A rod is disposed within an interior of the shaft and is operably connected to a control disposed on the handle end and each flap of the pair of flaps. Upon actuation of the control, the rod moves the pair of flaps towards the closed position. A retraction control is slidably disposed on the shaft, wherein the retraction control is operably connected to the rod, whereupon actuation of the retraction control, the pair of flaps towards the open position. An adhesive pad is removably secured to an underside of the pair of flaps.

Abstract: A robotic sprayer for optimizing application of crop related materials, comprising one or more imaging sensors, one or more nozzles configured for spraying one or more materials, one or more actuators configured for moving the one or more nozzles, and one or more controllers. The controller(s) is configured for receiving imagery data captured by the imaging sensor(s) depicting one or more plants, computing a foliage model modeling a foliage of the plant(s) based on analysis of the imagery data, identifying, based on analysis of the foliage model, one or more access courses to one or more underlying parts of the plant(s) which are at least partially covered by the foliage, operating the actuator(s) to adjust in real-time a position of the nozzle(s) according to the access course(s), and operating the nozzle(s) to spray the material(s) over the underlying parts.

Abstract: A method for controlling valves of a spraying boom of an agricultural spreading machine, comprising the steps of: generating valve-specific voltage signals for controlling several valves arranged on the spraying boom and providing the valve-specific voltage signals to the a respective valve, wherein the valve-specific voltage signals are pulse width modulated and each have a valve-specific duty cycle, where the valve-specific duty cycles compensate for or reduce influence, which is dependent on the position of the respective valves on the spraying boom, on the valve-specific flow volume of spraying liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a robotic weeding equipment (10) for agriculture robotic weeding system (100), comprising: a plant squeezer (12) for squeezing cultivated plants (80), comprising a narrowing end portion (16) and two longitudinal sides (14a, 14b), said two longitudinal sides extending backwards from the narrowing end portion (16) when mounted on the agriculture robotic weeding system (100); a plant squeezer actuator (20) operably connected to the plant squeezer (12) for vertical displacement of the plant squeezer (12) when mounted on the agriculture robotic weeding system (10); an image recognition device (30) for identification of weeds; and a weed treatment processing device (35). The plant squeezer (12) is configured to squeeze two parallel rows of cultivated plants (80) to increase the weeding surface between said two parallel rows of cultivated plants (80).

Abstract: A method and system for field treatment. The method comprising a data collection unit for collecting data on a portion of a field; an interface for receiving a first parameter to be considered for treatment of said portion of said field and a first probability score threshold for said parameter; a calculation unit for calculating a first probability score of said first parameter in said data collected; and, a treatment unit for treating said portion of the field based on said first probability score for said first parameter and said first threshold.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus to kill a plant or at least attenuate plant growth, the apparatus comprising: an electrical energy supply unit; a applicator unit comprising an applicator electrode; a return unit comprising a return electrode; the electrical energy supply unit arranged to apply electrical energy through a transmission circuit comprising the applicator electrode, and the return electrode, the electrical energy supply unit including a plurality of transformers, each transformer having a low voltage side and a high voltage side, wherein the high voltage sides of the transformers are electrically connected to implement transmission circuit, and/or the low voltage sides of the transformers are electrically connected.

Abstract: A pest animal deterrent system including a support system including a mast attached to a tripod, the mast including an arm opposite the tripod; an optical module attached to the arm; a noise generator module attached to the arm, the noise generator module in operative communication with the optical module; a speaker in operative communication with the noise generator module; a battery electrically coupled to the optical module and the noise generator module; and a solar collector electrically coupled to the battery.

Abstract: A climbing platform device useful for enabling a user to climb a tree. The climbing platform device includes a platform, first and second arms, a cable, and a post. The arms and the post are pivotably connected to the platform. The cable is extendable between the arms. In a climbing state, the cable loosely secures the platform to a tree trunk, permitting a user to climb the tree.

Abstract: An organ preservation container includes a container body, joints, and tubes. The container body includes a bottom plate and a side wall. The side wall has through holes. Each joint has a through hole. The tubes are connected to the joints from the inner side of the container body. Thus, the tubes are arranged in advance in the container body in an organ transplant operation. This enables a small number of people to speedily conduct the work of placing an organ removed from the donor in the container body and connecting the tubes to blood vessels in the organ.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for preserving biological material. The apparatus (10) has an insert (4) configured to be arranged within an outer insulated tank (2), the insert (4) defining a compartment (6) for receiving biological material. Inflow of a heat exchange fluid into the compartment (6) from the outer insulated tank (2) is at or adjacent one face of the insert (4), while outflow of the heat exchange fluid out of the compartment 6 to the outer insulated tank (2) is at or adjacent said face of the insert (4). The compartment (6) has a wall having a series of apertures to accommodate a continuous heat exchange fluid flow through the apparatus such that, in operation, biological material in the compartment (6) is immersed in the heat exchange fluid to exchange heat with the heat exchange fluid for freezing of said biological material.

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: An antimicrobial composition is provided that comprises about 10.0 to about 40.0 wt. % of one or more C1-8 alcohols, based on the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and two or more of a surfactant; an enhancer; and a buffer. The pH of the composition is less than or equal to about 6.0 and the composition achieves a microbial log reduction of greater than 4.0 log CFU/ml at a contact time of 1 minute, in accordance ASTM E2783.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-microbial composition [composition (C), herein after], wherein said composition (C) comprises from 60.00 to 94.45% by weight (wt. %) of at least one monocarboxylic acid having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, or a salt, or mixtures thereof; from 5.00 to 25.00% by weight (wt. %) of at least one medium-chain fatty acid comprising from 6 to 12 carbon atoms or derivatives thereof, from 0.05 to 2.50% by weight (wt. %) of at least one monoterpene; wherein said composition (C) is substantially free of aliphatic aldehydes having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and wherein all wt. % are relative to the total weight of the composition (C).

Abstract: Compositions comprising triazine quaternary ammonium salts and silane compounds, their method of preparation and use which provides for the application of the compositions to surfaces or materials of different chemical nature to which they confer antimicrobial and antifouling properties. The material obtained with the described treatment does not release antimicrobial or antifouling agents into the environment in contact, and from the surfaces or materials treated.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a nonwoven polyamide structure having antimicrobial properties comprising: nonwoven polyamide fibers comprising less than 4000 ppm zinc dispersed within the nonwoven polyamide fibers; and less than 2000 ppm phosphorus. The fibers have an average fiber diameter of less than 25 microns; and the polyamide structure demonstrates a Staphylococcus aureus reduction of at least 90%, as measured by ISO 20743-13.