Abstract: The present disclosure provides pet waste bags that are useful for collecting and securing pet waste, such as from a dog, as well as packages and kits of the same, and methods of manufacturing and using the same.

Abstract: A multi-use monitoring system is disclosed, which comprises an electronic device, multiple sensor devices, multiple cameras, at least one wireless interface, and a remote electronic device. According to the present invention, the sensor devices are adopted for detecting multiple environmental parameters such as gas level, humidity and temperature, and the multiple cameras are controlled to acquire images from the poultry bred in a breeding environment. Therefore, after receiving the images and the environmental parameters from the electronic device, the remote electronic device can extract at least one poultry characteristic from the images, and then correlate the environmental parameters to the poultry characteristic(s). As a result, the remote electronic device can subsequently calculate an evaluation score according to the growth and/or health state of the poultry, such that the breeder can plan how to distribute the breeding resources for the poultry.

Abstract: A drinker assembly includes an inlet portion configured to interface with a fluid supply, a drinker tip removably coupled to the inlet portion, the inlet portion and the drinker tip defining a fluid-flow path within an interior of the inlet portion and the drinker tip, an interior surface of the drinker tip defining a sealing surface, a top pin disposed within the fluid-flow path of the inlet portion and drinker tip and at least partially extending into the inlet portion, a bottom pin disposed within the fluid-flow path of the inlet portion and drinker tip and at least partially extending through and out of the drinker tip and a sealing ball disposed between the top pin and the bottom pin and configured to directly abut against the sealing surface of the drinker tip for create a fluid-tight seal.

Abstract: This machine is unique in that it is a personal battery powered hive lifting and handling assistant. It will lift a complete honeybee hive, or any portion of a hive the beekeeper wishes. A complete or a portion of a hive can be lifted and moved as the machine is power driven. The machine has a left and right-side windlass for precise hive lifting control. The lifting and lowering speed are steady and predictable, allowing hive components to be separated, sorted, and lowered into place with bee harm kept to a minimum. The machine has an open design so hive inspections can be accomplished from either side where windlass controls are within easy reach. This machine will allow beekeepers outside of their prime physical lifting age or condition to enjoy beekeeping.

Abstract: A fishing system includes a submersible fishing implement for being received in a body of water and configured for capturing one or more fish. An implement driver is configured to drive movement of the submersible fishing implement through the body of water. A data collection system includes one or more sensors for sensing one or more fishing parameters and transmitting a fishing parameter signal representative of the one or more fishing parameters. A controller is operatively connected to the data collection system to receive the fishing parameter signal and to determine based on the fishing parameter signal a selected fishing location. The controller is further configured to transmit a navigation signal to the implement driver operative to control the implement driver to drive movement of the submersible fishing implement toward the selected fishing location.

Abstract: Fishing lure with hydrofoil flares, cylindrical hinges, and hook cavity is a special fishing lure that swims like a real fish when it is travelling through the water. Fishing lure with hydrofoil flares, cylindrical hinges, and hook cavity has two hydrofoil flares and two cylindrical hinges that cause the fishing lure to appear to be swimming. Fishing lure with hydrofoil flares, cylindrical hinges, and hook cavity also has a special hook cavity with a hook puncture tab and a hook stop tab that securely holds a fishing hook inside the fishing lure. Fishing lure with hydrofoil flares, cylindrical hinges, and hook cavity also has a weight cavity, rattle cavity, glow stick cavity, and a scent cavity to help attract real fish to the fishing lure.

Abstract: A heated fishing pole assembly for inhibiting the formation of ice on a fishing pole includes a fishing pole that has a handle, a rod extending away from the handle and a plurality of line guides distributed along the rod. A handle heating element is integrated into the handle of the fishing pole to heat the handle thereby inhibiting the formation of ice on the handle. A rod heating element is integrated into the rod of the fishing pole to heat each of the plurality of line guides thereby inhibiting the formation of ice on the plurality of line guides. A power indicator is integrated into the rod to indicate a power level of each of the handle heating element and the rod heating element.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a support member, a bail assembly, an input shaft, and a gear box, according to an exemplary embodiment. The bail assembly is coupled with the support member. The bail assembly is configured to retrieve or let out a fishing line. The input shaft is configured to receive an input torque. The gear box is configured to be driven by the input shaft and drive the bail assembly to retrieve the fishing line. The input shaft is configured to receive the input torque in a clockwise direction and drive the bail assembly to operate in a counter-clockwise direction to retrieve the fishing line.

Abstract: A retrofit dual sprayer system comprises an agricultural vehicle having a broadcast tank mounted thereon, the broadcast tank having a first volumetric capacity for holding general-application liquid chemical(s) for preventing undesirable plants from growing in an agricultural field, a selective-spot spray (SSP) tank retrofitly mounted on the agricultural vehicle, the SSP tank having a second volumetric capacity for holding specific liquid chemical(s) for treating one or more target weeds growing in the agricultural field, the second volumetric capacity greater than or equal to about 5% of the first volumetric capacity and less than or equal to about 30% of the first volumetric capacity, a spray boom attached to the agricultural vehicle, the spray boom including broadcast nozzles mounted on the spray boom, the broadcast nozzles fluidly coupled to the broadcast tank, and SSP nozzles retrofitly mounted on the spray boom, the SSP nozzles fluidly coupled to the SSP tank.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a blade carrier rotatably attached to the apparatus and having a first longitudinal axis and comprising blades disposed around the first longitudinal axis, extending radially therefrom and defining a first cylindrical diameter; a brush rotatably attached to the apparatus and having a second longitudinal axis, the brush further comprising a plurality of bristles extending outwardly from the second longitudinal axis and defining a second cylindrical diameter, the brush being attached to the apparatus such that the second longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis and; and an elevation device for maintaining the blade carrier and brush at a height over a surface to engage desirable and undesirable plants. The blades may be discs or helical blades.

Abstract: A plurality of markers may be arranged in a grid patter to reduce the likelihood of bird collisions with windows or other transparent or translucent structure. The grid may be defined by a plurality of UV absorbing markers and a plurality of UV scattering or reflecting markers. This grid, as observed by a bird, forms a pattern of dark contrast and bright contrast spots on the window while remaining largely undetectable to the human eye. Some of the markers may be applied to window with an adhesive that has been UV tinted.

Abstract: A pest deterrent system includes a sensor module defining an operation radius and an actuator module configured to be positioned within the operation radius. The sensor module includes a sensor configured to detect a presence of a pest at a first location, and a first controller configured to receive a signal from the sensor. The actuator module includes an actuator configured to generate a deterrent stimulus at a second location when actuated, the second location being different from the first location, and a second controller configured to actuate the actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a climbing treestand that is lighter and easier to use. More particularly, the invention is directed to a micro-climbing tree stand for aiding a hunter in climbing a tree, and for supporting the hunter above the ground in the tree.

Abstract: A cell transplant carrier including a carrier plate and a carrier housing. The carrier plate includes a body and one or more chambers defined in the body. Each of the one or more chambers is configured to receive a cell transplant and is shaped to cause the cell transplant to be at least partially exposed in order to permit removal of the cell transplant therefrom. The carrier housing includes a carrier plate opening leading to an inner compartment configured to removably receive the carrier plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to tissue container systems and kits that find use in the transport of tissues and methods of using the tissue container systems. In particular, systems and kits that support the transport, thawing and use of cryopreserved human skin equivalents, and methods of their use by a health care provider are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antimicrobial and preservative composition to prevent decay and maintain physical properties of water-containing products used as cleaning or fragrance products for clothing, dishes and living spaces, wet wipes, cosmetics, and the like, and products containing the composition such as cosmetics, sanitary products, and household chemical products. The antimicrobial and preservative composition contains a compound represented by Formula 1 and a compound represented by Formula 2, Formula 3, Formula 4 or Formula 5, thereby solving problems such as harmfulness to the human body and skin irritation, while improving antimicrobial activity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition comprising superabsorbent polymers in the form of flowable suspension that aid in seed treatment as well as soil quality improvement. The present invention further discloses process of preparing the composition for agriculture and a method of improving seed and soil health using the composite system.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide a no-rinse compositions efficacious against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces are provided. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: A method for preparing the antimicrobial plastic includes contacting a non-leachable antimicrobial agent to a surface of a plastic article to form the antimicrobial plastic. In certain variations, the contacting includes applying a precursor antimicrobial layer including non-leachable antimicrobial agents to a surface of a plastic article to form a precursor assembly and hot pressing the precursor assembly to embed the non-leachable antimicrobial agents within the surface of the plastic article to form the antimicrobial plastic. In other variations, the contacting includes preparing an antimicrobial layer including a non-leachable antimicrobial agent on a foil and transferring the antimicrobial layer from the foil to the surface of the plastic article to form the antimicrobial plastic, where the transferring includes contacting the antimicrobial layer and the surface of the plastic article and applying a transfer temperature that is greater than a softening temperature of the plastic article.

Abstract: Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

Abstract: A stabilized biofungicide composition comprising: a biological fungicide comprising a rhizobacterium; and a pesticide, wherein the biological fungicide and the pesticide are in a weight ratio of from about 1:1 to about 1000:1 is disclosed, along with methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides an insecticidal composition for agricultural or horticultural use containing an insecticidal protein derived from Bacillus thuringiensis and prumycin or a salt thereof or kanosamine or a salt thereof, or a method of controlling an agricultural or horticultural pest by using the insecticidal composition for agricultural or horticultural use.

Abstract: A novel Trichoderma harzanium strain, filed on Jun. 12, 2018 with the CNCM (Collection Nationale de Cultures de Micro-organismes), 25-28 rue du Docteur Roux, 75724 Paris Cedex 15, under number CNCM I-5327. Also, the use of this Trichoderma harzanium strain to control fusarium head blight in cereals selected from wheat, Brachypodium distachyon, triticale, oats and rye, and more particularly to combat fusarium head blight in wheat.

Abstract: Novel synergistic combinations based on antimicrobial peptides and fatty acids and formulated in liposomes are described. Antimicrobial peptides may be selected from the classes of defensins, thionins, heveins, snakins/GASA, knottins. Fatty acids may contain 4 to 22 carbon atoms and may be saturated, monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. The present peptides and fatty acids synergize, thereby providing a strong antifungal and antibacterial activity, with important applications, especially in the agronomic field.

Abstract: Formulations of pesticides are disclosed, specifically pesticidal blends of essential oils and other ingredients, that have been found to enhance the activity of the active pesticidal ingredients. The formulations may be, for example, emulsions or dust formulations. For example, a composition for controlling a target pest is disclosed that comprises at least one active agent and a formulation agent, wherein: the active agent is capable of interacting with a receptor in the target pest; the active agent has a first activity against the target pest when applied without the formulation agent and the composition has a second activity against the target pest; and the second activity is greater than the first activity.

Abstract: This invention provides an expanded food containing a milk protein in a proportion of 75 mass % or more based on the total protein and not substantially containing a wheat-derived protein, wherein (A) the expanded food has (1) a hardness, as determined by a texture measurement, within the range of 0.1 to 0.35 N and (2) a cohesiveness, as determined by a texture measurement, within the range of 0.5 to 0.71, and/or (B) the expanded food has values of (1) elastic modulus and (2) viscosity, as determined by a creep test, within the following ranges: (1a) instantaneous elastic modulus: 190 to 460 Pa; (1b) delayed elastic modulus: 4400 to 13000 Pa; (2a) delayed viscosity: 38000 to 117000 Pa·s; and (2b) permanent viscosity: 240000 to 820000 Pa·s.

Abstract: This invention provides an expanded food containing a milk protein in a proportion of 75 mass % or more based on the total protein, wherein the expanded food has a pore structure as measured with an X-ray computed tomography scanner, the structure satisfying the following ranges: Specific Surface Areas: (1A) Specific surface area of solid region: 6 to 22/mm; and (1B) Specific surface area of void: 3 to 8/mm.

Abstract: An electric gaff hook device includes an elongated pole having at least one hook that is positioned along the distal end. Each of the hooks including a curved shape, a sharpened tip, and a plurality of electrodes. A controller, user interface, power source and power output unit are provided along the pole. The power output unit receives power from the power source and sends amplified power to the plurality of electrodes based on a command from the user interface. The power discharged by the electrodes functions to stun and immobilize a fish for between about 1 and 3 minutes. A spike is provided along the distal end of the pole and includes a plurality of apertures forming a channel for receiving an elongated wire to euthanize and perform ike jime on the stunned fish.

Abstract: Systems and methods for de-keeling poultry are provided. The system includes a trap module with an assembly roof, an assembly wall that extends downwards from the assembly roof, and a trap door, where the trap door is attached to the assembly roof and extends downwards parallel to the assembly wall. The system further includes a blade module with a vertical blade mount, one or more blades attached to the vertical blade mount, and one or more movement systems, the trap module and the blade module are each attached to one of the one or more movement systems and are move horizontally along the one or more movement systems.

Abstract: A formulation comprising a Pseudomonas-specific bacteriophage cocktail, useful for the prevention, reduction and/or treatment of infections caused by this bacterium through food contamination, particularly meat products. More specifically, the formulations for use in the food industry comprising at least one or more bacteriophages specific against Pseudomonas lundensis, where these are in combination with buffers, vehicles and/or acceptable excipients for the food industry.

Abstract: In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to an injection treatment solution for injecting a crustacean, including: water; and emulsified crustacean substrate of the crustacean being treated. In some aspects, the techniques described herein relate to a system for injection a crustacean, including: a conveyance system configured to substantially maintain a position of the crustacean relative to a support surface of the conveyance system before, during, and/or after injection; an injection treatment solution composed of water and emulsified crustacean substrate of the crustacean being treated; and an injector configured to inject the crustacean with the injection treatment solution as the crustacean is moved by the conveyance system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a protective coating on a plant tissue by applying a first aqueous solution containing a crosslinking agent to a postharvest plant matter having an external surface that includes a first segment which is covered by natural skin and a second segment which has an exposed surface, wherein the first aqueous solution is applied at least upon the exposed surface of the second segment of the postharvest plant matter; and subsequently applying a second aqueous solution comprising a polysaccharide which is susceptible to crosslinking by the crosslinking agent at least upon the exposed surface of the second segment of the postharvest plant matter, thereby forming a protective coating on the exposed surface of the second segment of the postharvest plant matter due to crosslinking of the polysaccharide by the crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a long-life, high-protein, fermented dairy product comprising a total amount of protein of between 6 and 24% by weight, based on the total weight of the product; with a total amount of micellar casein in the range of 15 and 40% w/w, based on the total amount of protein, and a total amount of 25 and 75% w/w of microparticulated whey protein, based on the total amount of protein; further comprising between 0.3 and 4% by weight of two or more stabilizers selected from the group consisting of starch, gelatin, low-ester amidated pectin, guar, gellan gum, agar-agar, and carboxymethylcellulose, and wherein the total fat content lies between 0.05 and 15% by weight.

Abstract: A device for preparing an extract may have a plurality of extraction chambers. Each extraction chamber may include an aspect ratio where the aspect ratio is defined by dividing a length of each extraction chamber by a width of each extraction chamber. A flow of extraction medium may be introduced through the extraction chambers.

Abstract: This invention relates to the processing and tracing of harvested seeds of fruit. More specifically, this invention relates to a seed processing system 100 comprising a seed processing container 10, 10.1 which includes a housing 12 defining a cavity 14 and an opening 15 that is in communication with the cavity 14; a closure 16 displaceable between an open position wherein the opening 15 is open and the seeds of fruit can be placed in or removed from the cavity 14, and a closed position wherein the opening 15 is closed to form a closed cavity 14 and the seeds of fruit cannot be placed in or removed from the cavity 14; and a closure sensor 17 for sensing when the closure 16 is displaced to its closed position, and generating closure position data in response to sensing displacement of the closure 16 to its closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a cocoa and/or malt beverage product comprising: a) suspending cereal in an aqueous liquid to produce a mash; b) suspending adjunct in an aqueous liquid to produce a slurry; c) hydrolysing the slurries of steps a) with hydrolytic enzymes and b) with alpha-amylase; d) optionally adding transglucosidase to the mash and allowing the transglucosidase to react; c) inactivating the hydrolytic enzymes for example alpha amylase and the optional transglucosidase by increasing the temperature of the mash to a temperature above 90° C. and below 98° C. preferably above 92° C. and below 97° C. more preferably to 95° C.

Abstract: A method of treating pieces of plant material to make them microbiologically stable for inclusion in chewing gums and other confections is disclosed. More specifically, the plant material is exposed to gamma radiation in specific dosage ranges to stabilize the ingredient and preserve flavor and appearance of the material. The present invention relates to chewing gums and confections having inclusions of pieces of plant material such as pieces of mint leaves or dried fruit, wherein the plant material is stabilized against microbial growth by treatment with gamma radiation.

Abstract: A low-molecular water-soluble plant protein which has a molecular weight of <75 kDa and >5 kDa and is made of protein-containing plant parts, has a) a protein content of 60-95 wt. %; b) a moisture content of 4-8 wt. %; c) a foam volume of 1700-3100 ml; d) a foam stability of 80-100%; and e) a product solubility in water of 100% (pH 7-pH 9)—and also a method for producing same from plant parts and water; the plant pulp being mechanically separated into starch and fibers and an aqueous solution (juice); thermally coagulating the juice and then mechanically separating the coagulated protein, then carrying out a phytate reduction process, separating phytates; and carrying out an ultrafiltration process on the filtrate of the phytate reduction or the nanofiltration retentate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for producing consumable recombinant proteins that are substantially free from herein-disclosed undesired byproducts.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses vegetable protein-based fat analogue, preparation therefor and use thereof in 3D/4D printing, and belongs to the technical field of oil and emulsified fat products. In the present disclosure, a nanoscale pea/mung bean protein gel is prepared by combination of a thermal method/an enzymatic method first, and nanoscale microgel particles are obtained by high pressure homogenization/microfluidization treatment. Then, an O/W or W/O/W fat analogue system is obtained by a single-step/multi-step emulsification method, subjected to property improvement by adjusting an oil phase proportion, the type of polysaccharide for compounding and the like, and used in 3D food printing.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a hypoallergenic palatable composition. The composition includes at least about 25% of at least partially hydrolysed proteins and at least about 10% of crude fibers by weight, based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition. The composition can be used to achieve weight loss and/or weight management of pet animals affected with adverse food reactions (AFR), particularly cutaneous adverse food reactions (CAFR).

Abstract: A method for preparing a sorbate powder comprising dissolving sorbate salt in water, adding a stabilizing carrier to the sorbate solution, and spray drying the sorbate solution to form the sorbate powder. The sorbate powder is stable in beverage syrup.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus in the present disclosure includes a reaction tank, a stirring body, and catalyst-attached members. The reaction tank stores a liquid reactant for food. The stirring body stirs the reactant stored in the reaction tank by rotating. The catalyst-attached members each have an outer surface at which a photocatalyst is present. The food processing apparatus satisfies the following condition (I), the following condition (II), or the following conditions (I) and (II). (I) A diameter of a circle that is a track formed by an outermost end of the stirring body in a direction perpendicular to a rotation axis when the stirring body rotates is greater than or equal to a maximum dimension. (II) The stirring body pushes the reactant toward a bottom of the reaction tank in a direction parallel to the rotation axis Ax when the stirring body rotates.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a technique for easily preparing a heated food with a succulent texture while minimizing water loss due to heating. The method for producing a heated food of the present invention includes pretreating a food precursor susceptible to water exudation on heating by applying a composition containing a monovalent metal salt of alginic acid and a slightly water-soluble divalent metal salt to the food precursor and heating the pretreated food precursor. The method includes performing a gelling prevention measure to prevent the alginic acid in the composition from gelling after the pretreatment and before the heating. The gelling prevention measure includes controlling (1) the temperature of the food precursor immediately before applying the composition in the pretreatment at or below 30° C., (2) the time in which the temperature of the pretreated food precursor is 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food or beverage ingredient produced from enzymatically hydrolysed cereal, a method of producing such an ingredient by contacting a slurry of cereal bran with an enzyme composition comprising xylanase, alpha-amylase, beta-glucanase, cellulase and endoprotease. The invention also relates to a beverage creamer composition comprising the food or beverage ingredient of the invention and a method of producing it.

Abstract: Provided is a nutritionally enhanced derivative (isolate) from Stabilized Rice Bran (SRB) with improved antioxidant, fat and protein levels enhancing both the nutritional and yield values over existing techniques. Also provided is an improved method that utilizes certain enzyme combinations under various time and temperature conditions for extracting these nutritionally enhanced isolates from SRB.

Abstract: Methods of making extruded products that incorporate formulations with various ingredients aside from the typically used corn meal formulations, having different tastes and nutritional benefits while maintaining the desired bulk density, texture, and crunch of random extruded products.

Abstract: The invention provides a particulate bouillon composition comprising: 2-16 wt. % of Allium selected from onion, shallot, garlic, leek and combinations thereof; 1.5-25 wt. % of vegetables selected from carrot, tomato, red bell pepper, parsnip and combinations thereof; 1-10 wt. % of herbs selected from parsley, fenugreek, rosemary, bay leaves and combinations thereof; 0-15 wt. % of herbal roots selected from celeriac, lovage root, root parsley and combinations thereof; 0.4-4.2 wt. % of spices selected turmeric, pepper, nutmeg, clove, celery seed and combinations thereof; 15-50 wt. % of thickener; 12-55 wt. % of filler; 0.1-10 wt. % of flavouring; wherein the composition contains less than 0.5 wt. % sodium; wherein components (a) to (e) constitute 10-50 wt. % of the composition; wherein components (f) to (g) constitute 35-75 wt. % of the composition; wherein components (a) to (h) constitute 70-100 wt. % of the composition.

Abstract: A method of treating allergies and desensitizing individual persons to an allergy to a specific food, using rapid desensitization days spaced apart, followed by daily dosages for multiple weeks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flavoring compositions comprising eriocitrin, eriodictyol-7-O-glucoside and eriodictyol for taste improvement. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method to produce such flavoring compositions as well as their use for taste improvement as well as a method for improving taste characteristics in a preparation.