Abstract: The invention discloses a sitting type automatic cleaning machine for pets, comprising a cleaning machine housing; the cleaning machine housing further comprises frame profiles and metal guards; one inner side of the frame profiles is provided with a cleaning drum, the inside of the cleaning drum is clamped with an air blow frame, and the upper edge of the air blow frame near the bottom is snapped with a placement bracket; a blower is fixedly installed on the other inner side of the frame profiles near the upper position, and the bottom end of the air blow frame is provided with an air injection pipe, and the blower and the air injection pipe are connected by a hose; the top of the cleaning drum is covered with a transparent protective cover. The invention effectively improves the cleaning efficiency by quickly cleaning and blowing pets in all directions.

Abstract: The protective boots are wrap style boots that cover and protective the canine's paws and upper legs and include thin internal stiffeners that prevent the boot from sagging down the dog's leg. The stiffeners are a thin narrow strip of polymeric plastic. Each boot has a central stay stiffener and a pair of side stiffeners. The central stay stiffener covers the sole of the boot and extends up the length of the boot's back stay reinforcing the boot's sole and back stay. The side stiffeners sandwich and reinforce the boot's upper around the canine's leg. The protective boot is secured about the canine leg by laces and a pair of straps, which also helps prevent the boot from sliding or sagging over the canine wrist.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nose ring for ruminants such as cattle, comprising a ring body (1) having an extra-nasal part (2) and intra-nasal parts (3) extending on either side of this extra-nasal part (2), each of these intra-nasal parts (3) carrying a plate (4, 5) intended to bear against the nasal septum separating the nasal cavities of a ruminant, said bearing plates (4, 5) thus being placed at the ends of said nose ring.

Abstract: An interactive pet toy that includes a length of hollow tube having an axial opening in the hollow tube. A length of track is disposed along the length of the hollow tube within the axial opening. The track includes multiple track portions detachably coupled to each other to form a continuous track. A mobile toy is mounted on the continuous track and travels on the track through the length of hollow tube along the axial opening. There are at least one and preferably multiple see-through ports in the hollow tube through which the pet can observe the mobile toy moving on the continuous track through the length of hollow tube.

Abstract: Methods of performing neural experiments on neuron-bearing living (NBL) organisms that include tracking movement of one or more NBL organisms via at least one first imaging objective and simultaneously collecting neural activity data via at least one second imaging objective. In some embodiments, the at least one first imaging objective is positioned along a first optical microscope light path and the at least one second imaging objective is positioned along a second optical microscope light path. In some embodiments, the first optical microscope light path is one of an inverted light path and an upright light path, and the second optical microscope light path is the other of the inverted light path and the upright light path. Various related methods, hardware, and software are also disclosed.

Abstract: A chicken egg sorter of the present invention includes a measuring unit, an egg conveyor, a triggering unit, and an anomaly detector. The measuring unit measures the weight of each of chicken eggs placed one by one on the measuring unit. The egg conveyor conveys chicken eggs to and from the measuring unit. The triggering unit indicates a measurement timing at which the chicken egg weight is to be obtained from the measuring unit. The anomaly detector detects an anomaly of at least one of a mechanical part of the measuring unit and a mechanical part of the egg conveyor, based on information, collected from the measuring unit, about the chicken egg weight at timings other than the measurement timing.

Abstract: Disclosed are genetically modified swine having a genetic modification in at least one of a Presenilin 1 (PSEN1) gene and an amyloid beta precursor protein (APP) gene and method for creating the genetically modified swine.

Abstract: A housing that is intended to spin on a fishing lure shank and designed to hold blades. The housing can be reusable by incorporating mechanical means that enable the user to swap out blades of different styles, colors, or shapes. There is a hollow tube that runs the long distance of the housing that could be of different cross-sectional shape than the fishing lure shank it is spinning on.

Abstract: A fishing reel of the present invention comprises a battery box that accommodates a replaceable battery in a side plate on a side opposite to a handle of a reel main body, a holding member that is movable integrally with a clutch operation member and holds a detection target unit, and a detection sensor that is disposed in the battery box and detects the moving detection target unit to determine whether a clutch mechanism is in an ON state or an OFF state. The holding member is engaged with a guide portion formed around the battery box, and the detection target unit is guided by the guide portion together with the holding member and moves when the clutch operation member moves.

Abstract: A fishing reel of the present invention comprises includes a battery box that accommodates a replaceable battery, a clutch mechanism comprising a clutch operation member that switches a spool between a free rotation state and a fishing line winding state, and a clutch position detection unit that determines whether the clutch mechanism is in an ON state or an OFF state. The clutch position detection unit comprises a magnet held by a holding member that is movable integrally with the clutch operation member, and a clutch detection sensor that detects the magnet, and the clutch detection sensor is accommodated in the battery box.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved fish fighting apparatus that can be used by youth anglers, such as children, to assist in the capture of fish. The fish fighting apparatus includes a base frame having a plurality of vertical supports extending upwardly therefrom, an upper frame attached to the vertical supports and positioned above the base frame, a seat attached to the base frame, where the base frame, the upper frame, the vertical support, and the seat together define a seating area, a rod holder attached to the base frame and forming a pair of longitudinally spaced-apart openings between the base frame and the upper frame, and a mounting assembly attached to an underside of the seat and configured for mounting on a gunwale of a fishing vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus for restraining fishing rods that includes a base member and a pair of plate members. The apparatus also includes a plurality of clamps arranged for restraining a plurality of fishing poles wherein the clamps are mounted to the plate members. The apparatus includes a first ball and a second ball with a mounting member that extends outwardly from the bottom surface of the base member. A main housing member with an upper portion and a lower portion is operable to restrain movement of the main housing about the first ball. A second ball also with a mounting member is rotatably restrained within the lower portion of the main housing member. Finally, a lever arm extends outwardly from the housing member. The lever arm is operable to threadedly increase or decrease compression upon both balls as well as manually rotate the housing member, base member, and pair of plate members to a desired orientation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an improved fish fighting apparatus that can be used by youth anglers, such as children, to assist in the capture of fish. The fish fighting apparatus includes a base frame having a plurality of vertical supports extending upwardly therefrom, an upper frame attached to the vertical supports and positioned above the base frame, a seat attached to the base frame, where the base frame, the upper frame, the vertical support, and the seat together define a seating area, a rod holder attached to the base frame and forming a pair of longitudinally spaced-apart openings between the base frame and the upper frame, and a mounting assembly attached to an underside of the seat and configured for mounting on a gunwale of a fishing vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel wormer device. The device utilizes vibration, whether mechanical or sound produced, to drive worms to the surface of the soil for collection. The wormer device comprises a base component with a handle portion and a telescoping metal probe. The base component includes an on/off button in communication with the metal probe, as well as a battery and a vibrating motor or embedded speaker that would generate vibrations down the metal probe into the ground. The vibrations produced by the device will trigger a response by the worms to attract them to the surface of the soil for collection.

Abstract: An insect trap assembly including a vented top with a top rim adjacent an insect attractant container, a bottom tip in the container, and a surface between the top rim and the bottom tip, including vent(s) to emit attractant vapor to insects outside the assembly and entrance hole(s) connected to the vent(s), where the vapor and/or a light attracts insects to land and travel on the vent into entrance holes for capture in the container.

Abstract: A poison depositing tool is provided for tunneling and burrowing pests, comprising: a) a rod comprising a first end, a second end, and a plunger; b) a distribution tube comprising a first opening and a second opening defining an interior hollow space configured to enable the rod to be inserted into the interior hollow space such that the plunger substantially fills a portion of the interior hollow space proximal to the second opening; and c) a lid configured to fit atop the first opening of the distribution tube and the first end of the rod when the rod is fully inserted into the distribution tube, wherein the lid is further configured to hold the rod in place in the distribution tube when a user pushes the distribution tube into the ground. Methods for depositing poison into a tunnel or burrow of a tunneling or burrowing pest are also provided.

Abstract: An animal repelling system having, connected through Internet, an animal repelling device, a user terminal, a professional terminal, an administrative server, an information processing server, and an information disclosure server. The repelling device has an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a shockwave generator, a strobe flashlight, an odor sensor, a repellency control portion, and a communication. The administrative server has a user-membership information database device, an Information-embedded diagram information database device, a professionals-membership information database device, a user-membership information administrative portion, an Information-embedded diagram information administrative portion, a professionals-membership information administrative portion, and a communication processing portion. The information processing server has an information extraction portion, an information elimination portion, and an information processing portion.

Abstract: An electronic device for repelling fish with Lorenzini organs includes (1) a generator having a power supply and output terminals including a first output terminal and a second output terminal, for converting a DC voltage supplied from the power supply to an AC voltage having an amplitude of less than 100V and outputting the AC voltage from the output terminals, (2) at least one electric wire, one or each of which is connected to one or both of the first output terminal and the second output terminal, and (3) a power switch that forms an electric circuit together with the generator and the at least one electric wire to turn on and off the output from the power supply, and that causes the power supply to supply a DC voltage when the first output terminal and the second output terminal are electrically connected via the seawater.

Abstract: An electronic device for repelling fish with Lorenzini organs includes (1) a generator having a power supply and output terminals including a first output terminal and a second output terminal, for converting a DC voltage supplied from the power supply to an AC voltage having an amplitude of less than 100V and outputting the AC voltage from the output terminals, (2) at least one electric wire, one or each of which is connected to one or both of the first output terminal and the second output terminal, and (3) a power switch that forms an electric circuit together with the generator and the at least one electric wire to turn on and off the output from the power supply, and that causes the power supply to supply a DC voltage when the first output terminal and the second output terminal are electrically connected via the seawater.

Abstract: A tree stand integrating a backpack for use in hunting, observation and the like including a frame having first posts. The first posts are positioned in parallel and include first horizontal posts and second horizontal posts at the top and bottom, respectively. The first posts include a U-shaped frame. The tree stand includes claw-like structures at the first horizontal posts and the second horizontal posts. The claw-like structures penetrate into the tree and provide required grip for the tree stand to rest against the tree. Further, the tree stand includes a rope for tying up the tree stand to the tree. The user connects the tree stand to the tree at an elevated position or on the ground. The user swings open the U-shaped frame to sit or stand and hunt, observe, etc. When not in use, the user carries the tree stand using straps similar to a backpack.

Abstract: A preservation solution for corneal tissues in vitro includes: approximately 0.05%-15% by weight/volume of a culture medium for biological tissues, approximately 0.05%-20% by weight/volume of at least one polymer compound having oncotic properties and a Mean molecular weight between 5000 and 550000 Dalton, and approximately 0.05%-5% by weight/volume of at least one nutrient protein, which is a uniquely synthetic origin. The preservation solution being suitable for preserving the corneal tissues at a temperature between approximately +2° C. and approximately +37° C. and for a preservation period up to 4 weeks, maintaining the vitality of the corneal cells in a substantially unchanged state and the corneal thickness in a substantially physiological state during the preservation period at temperatures between approximately +2° C. and approximately +37° C.

Abstract: A hypothermic oxygenated perfusion solution for repairing kidney injury and use thereof belongs to the technical field of medical treatment. The hypothermic oxygenated perfusion solution is an organ preservation solution carrying carbon monoxide-releasing molecules. The hypothermic oxygenated perfusion solution can significantly increase the perfusion flow of the kidney, reduce the intrarenal resistance and significantly improve the histopathological integrality. The hypothermic oxygenated perfusion solution is provided for specifically repairing the kidney from donation after circulatory death donors, and has a huge application prospect for clinical transformation.

Abstract: A formulation for extending the activity of micronutrient based pesticides over a period of time. The formulation includes an aqueous solution of metal ions some of which may be chelated, and at least one water soluble polymer.

Abstract: Microparticle, wherein said microparticle contains one or more active substance, said one or more active substance being water immiscible, and being liquid (at 21° C.) pesticide or dissolved in a non-aqueous solvent S that is immiscible with water, and wherein said microparticle contains i) at least one phospholipid PL,ii) at least one sterol ST.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of sorbic acid, a substance of natural origin present in rowan fruits, as a nematocide. Methods for treating a substrate, comprising the step of applying an effective dose of sorbic acid, or salt thereof, or isomer thereof, to said substrate, are also described.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a synergistic plant growth stimulant composition comprising Melatonin and Nitrogenous compounds for improving plant growth, enhancing yield and decreasing the biotic-abiotic stresses on plants. The invention also disclosed herein is a process for preparation of said synergistic composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to biostimulant compositions containing nitrapyrin and finding particular utility in agricultural uses, e.g., being directly applied to soil and/or plant parts, alone or in combination with fertilizers to promote plant growth. More particularly, the subject matter is directed to methods of applying nitrapyrin at an effective rate that is much lower than rates typically used to elicit nitrification inhibition when applied to target areas containing plants of cultivated crops.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treating select plants against select fungal pathogen infection and/or fungal disease comprising applying an amount of flumetylsulforim to the plant or a locus thereof so as to thereby treat the plant against the fungal pathogen infection and/or fungal disease. The present invention also provides method for treating a plant against fungal pathogen infection and/or fungal disease comprising applying an amount of flumetylsulforim, wherein the amount of flumetylsulforim is effective to treat the plant against fungal pathogen infection and/fungal disease and has an ecologically acceptable effect on non-target organisms.

Abstract: Methods of controlling pests on soybean plants, comprising: applying to a crop of soybean plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, a compound of formula (Ia), wherein X1, R1, R4, R5, *, and **, as defined in claim 1, wherein the soybean plants are Bt plants.

Abstract: A compound represented by a formula (I) or a salt thereof; and a herbicide containing at least one selected from them as an active ingredient: wherein R1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, R2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, R3 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like, and Q represents a substituted or unsubstituted 5- to 10-membered heterocyclyl group.

Abstract: Agricultural concentrates, particularly emulsifiable concentrates, are disclosed. The agricultural concentrates comprise a 3-alkoxy-4-aryl-5-oxopyrazoline compound, an emulsifier, and an adjuvant comprising one or more C6-C14 triglycerides. The adjuvants surprisingly enhance herbicidal efficacy of the oxopyrazoline compound while limiting its decomposition in the concentrates. Water-diluted formulations resist phase separation and control grassy weeds well without harming crops such as winter barley or winter wheat. The triglycerides are an efficacious, non-irritating, sustainable alternative to the phosphate esters now used as pinoxaden adjuvants.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprising: (a) 20 to 35% by weight of spiropidion as active ingredient, and (b) 5.5 to 15% by weight of a dispersing agent combination, comprising: (i) 5 to 10% by weight of the total composition of an acrylic graft copolymer solution in water and propylene glycol; and (ii) 0.5 to 5% by weight of the total composition of a sodium alkyl naphthalene sulfonate formaldehyde condensate.

Abstract: Methods of reducing or inhibiting growth of microbes (viruses, fungi and/or bacteria, including multi-drug resistant bacteria) can be carried out by applying a formulation including porphyrin nanoparticles to a surface to impart a residue of the porphyrin nanoparticles on the surface. The applied porphyrin nanoparticles residue can reduce or inhibit growth of infectious microbes on the surface for an extended period of time such as for at least 24 hours, 2 days, one week, etc. The applied porphyrin nanoparticles have high antimicrobial activity under visible light and without visible light.

Abstract: Organoantimony(V) cyanoximate compounds are disclosed, as well as compositions containing same. Also disclosed are methods of producing and using the organoantimony(V) cyanoximate compounds and compositions.

Abstract: A method of increasing senescence of a leguminous plant crop comprises a step of applying a 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid solution to the leguminous plant during a reproductive growth stage of the crop. Application of the 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid solution significantly reduces the timing of the crop to achieve a harvesting stage, without detrimentally affecting the nutritional value of the leguminous plant crop regardless of increased temperature conditions.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of controlling the growth of undesirable vegetation weedy Brachiaria decumbens, the method including treating the locus at which control is desired with a synergistic composition including glufosinate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides aqueous antimicrobial formulations comprising an aqueous solution comprising a chlorite salt in a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 25% by weight of the aqueous solution, a percarbonate salt in a concentration ranging from about 0.25% to about 25% by weight of the aqueous solution, and a surfactant in a concentration ranging from about 0.05% to about 50% by weight of the aqueous solution. The present disclosure further provides methods for using the antimicrobials formulations in a variety of settings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a non-elutable antibacterial glass composition and a method for preparing an antibacterial glass power using same, wherein the non-elutable antibacterial glass composition contains ingredients harmless to the human body, and has high durability and high water resistance, and thus can maintain an antibacterial function semipermanently. In addition, the present invention relates to a novel silicate-based antimicrobial glass composition which contains SiO2, which is a glass forming agent, as the main ingredient, and to which the addition of P2O5 was intentionally precluded.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bacterial strain isolated from edible leaves chosen from the group consisting of Pseudomonas punonensis CR10b having accession number LMG P-32204. Bacillus coagulans H7 having accession number LMG P-32205. Bacillus coagulans H10 having accession number LMG P-32206, and Pseudomonas cedrina Y13.1 having accession number LMG P-32207. for preventing establishment and growth of human pathogens on seeds and vegetables.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are material composition formulated for mitigating activity of a virus on a surface of an article. Methods of preparing such a material composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present utility model is an industrial product with a piston compression system driven by a pinion and rack and a wire-cutting system structured by two mechanisms, 4 bars in parallel, coupled in variable synchrony by two manually adjustable speed variator pulleys, and both systems are driven by a crank-driven driving shaft, with application in the dough manufacturing field, aiming at a simple and manual mechanism to provide the precise, quick, and molded portioning of the dough.

Abstract: A method for making dough products comprises providing a first dough piece on a first conveyor, supplying a second dough piece on a second conveyor, and depositing the second dough piece on the first dough piece, while the first dough piece is disposed on the first conveyor. The second dough piece is folded during the depositing.

Abstract: Composite flour includes native plant flour and complexed MCT and/or other nutritional oil at least partially encapsulated by wall material and incorporated within the composite flour, wherein polysaccharide from a portion of the native plant flour forms part of the wall material. The wall material includes protein, e.g., pea protein, polysaccharide released from the native plant flour, and emulsifier(s), and/or polysaccharide fiber, e.g., acacia fiber. The native plant flour may be gluten-flour, gluten-free flour and/or low carbohydrate seed, nut or vegetable flour. Composite flours can replace traditional flours to make food products, such as baked goods, fried goods, boiled goods, or uncooked goods, but with benefits, such as reduced gluten and/or carbohydrates, increased freshness and volume and improved texture and taste compared to alternative flours and even all-purpose flour. Composite flour can be blended with native flour and/or another composite flour to form blended flour.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for controlled delivery of a treatment gas to treat a raw agricultural product, for example by contacting the raw agricultural product with the treatment gas. The devices and methods can deliver a dose of the treatment gas at a relative velocity, wherein the dose of the treatment gas and the relative velocity are selected in view of the surface reactivity of the raw agricultural product to be treated.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a plant-based milk-fermented liquid having reduced plant smell. The method includes bringing a plant-based milk into contact with a lactic acid bacterial strain(s) including at least one selected from the group consisting of the Lactobacillus fermentum CP1299 strain, the Lactobacillus fermentum CP3024 strain, the Lactobacillus reuteri CP3017 strain, and the Lactobacillus reuteri CP3019 strain.

Abstract: In the present invention, any unpleasant taste in foods cooked using a chlorophyll-containing oil and fat composition is reduced.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for batch production of espresso coffee by preparing ground coffee and water mixture in a pressure chamber, degassing the ground coffee in the pressure chamber, extracting an initial brew from the degassed ground coffee via pressure, and producing a final brew (large batch of espresso coffee) from the initial brew.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a melanoidin product, the process comprising: a) an extraction step in which coffee grounds are treated with an extraction agent with a pH value greater than 7 to extract a melanoidin-containing solute in a fluid phase of the extraction agent; b) a first separation step in which the fluid phase is separated from the coffee grounds; c) a precipitation step in which the fluid phase is contacted (i) with an acid to obtain an acidic mixture with a pH value lower than 4 or (ii) with an organic phase separation agent and with an acid to obtain a mixture with a pH value in the range of from 4 to 8, thereby forming precipitates containing melanoidin; and d) a second separation step in which the formed precipitates are separated from the acidic mixture. The invention further relates to melanoidin nanoparticles and melanoidin nanofibers obtained from coffee grounds.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a non-lauric, non-trans, and non-tempering oil and/or fat for chocolate that is less likely to have blooming over a long period of time even in the case of chocolate containing a large amount of cacao components or cocoa butter. The aforementioned problem is solved by incorporating, into a typical non-lauric, non-trans, and non-tempering oil and/or fat for chocolate, a specific amount of a triglyceride bound with one behenic acid, one saturated fatty acid having from 16 to 20 carbons, and one unsaturated fatty acid having from 16 to 20 carbons.

Abstract: An ice cream extrusion system comprising a manifold unit and a nozzle unit, the manifold unit comprising two manifolds having a respective inlet that branches into a respective set of flow paths, and a manifold interface to which all flow paths lead, the manifold interface comprising outlets for all the flow paths, where each flow path has an individual outlet in the manifold interface, the nozzle unit comprising a nozzle interface having inlets that are aligned with the outlets of the manifold interface, and a set of nozzle flow paths leading from the inlets of the nozzle interface, wherein all nozzle flow paths converge into a single and common nozzle flow path that forms an extrusion nozzle.