Abstract: A pet carrying backpack is provided and includes a backpack body having a bottom panel, a front panel, a rear panel, a right-side panel, and a left-side panel that collectively form an interior compartment. The backpack body also has a top portion with a collar that forms an opening through which a head of an animal disposed within the interior may protrude. The collar may be stretchable. Paw holes are disposed on a front of the backpack body which accommodate paws or legs of the animal. Shoulder straps are disposed on and extend from the front panel. A pet carrying platform is disposed on or within the bottom panel. The pet carrying platform includes a frame member and a pad member.

Abstract: A pet feeding outfit has a first container with an open top and laterally extending attachment tabs, a second open top container which is smaller in size than the first container and configured to be inserted into and positioned within the first open top container, and an enclosed canteen shaped third container configured to be inserted and positioned within the second container. The third container has a canteen cap for closure of its open top spout and laterally extending attachment tabs. Attachment clamps are configured to be positioned around each of the attachment tabs of the first and third containers to secure the first, second, and third containers in a nested state. The attachment clamps are removeable to allow the containers to be separated and utilized independently of each other.

Abstract: A combined brush and comb contains a body, a fixing cushion, multiple bristle sets, and multiple spherical needles. The fixing cushion is disposed on the body and includes multiple receiving notches and multiple through orifices. A respective one receiving notch includes an opening defined on a top thereof, and the respective one receiving notch includes a bottom face formed on a bottom thereof. A diameter of the respective one receiving notch increases from the opening to the bottom face. The multiple bristle sets are fixed in the multiple receiving notches. The multiple spherical needles are mounted in the multiple through orifices. A respective one spherical needle includes an inverted H-shaped base, and the inverted H-shaped base has a first engagement section, a second engagement extension parallel to and spaced from the first engagement extension, and a trench defined between the first engagement extension and the second engagement extension.

Abstract: A pet grooming tool has a pet engageable portion and a handle portion. The pet engageable portion has a first section of a first brush characteristic and a second section of second brush characteristics different from the first brush characteristic. The handle portion is secured to the pet engageable portion sized for grasping by a human hand. A fur removal mechanism removes fur from the pet engageable portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system of an accessory for animals, wherein the accessory comprises: —a refillable device for spraying an active agent, the device comprising a container for the active agent and a nebulizer body with a controllable spray mechanism; —at least one sensor acquiring measurements relating to the animal wearing the accessory or to the environment thereof; and wherein said control system comprises: —a reception unit for receiving data including first data acquired by the at least one sensor; —a determination unit for calculating a risk of infestation of the animal by a parasite according to the data received and determining a control law of the spray mechanism according to the risk of infestation thus calculated, so as to obtain a determined control law; and—a transmission unit for sending the determined control law to the spray mechanism.

Abstract: A dog walking harness assembly for inhibiting a dog from running away from an owner includes a shoulder harness that has a chest belt and a pair of shoulder straps which can be worn on a user's upper torso. A strap is movably attached to the chest belt of the shoulder harness. The strap can be attached to a leash that is worn on a dog thereby facilitating the leash to be secured to the shoulder harness.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for facilitating filling and cleaning of bird feeders that are aesthetically pleasing and adaptable for attracting different types of birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a port having a surface extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has a connecting portion configured to connect to a reservoir. The surface has one or more openings defined therein. A small seed converter is insertable into the port, and the small seed converter includes a plurality of teeth extending from an edge. The plurality of teeth are configured to narrow the one or more openings for dispensing small sized seed.

Abstract: An intelligent aquarium management device that determines the appropriate temperature range and pH factor for particular species of fish in an aquarium. The aquarium owner first enters information describing the type of water in the aquarium into the aquarium management device. The aquarium management device then determines the water temperature and pH factor of the aquarium. Once the temperature and pH factor information is determined, it is then compared with information in the database that lists the types of fish in the aquarium as well as the proper temperature range for each type of fish in the aquarium as well as the type of water (fresh/salt). If the aquarium management device determines that the aquarium temperature is in the correct range, it will indicate such. If the temperature is incompatible with the fish in the aquarium, an indication of that condition will also be output. Incompatibilities between species will also be determined, and the user will be notified.

Abstract: Described herein is a compound of Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein Ring A R1, R2, a, b, and n are as defined herein. Also described is a method of treating a subject having a disorder in need of treatment, comprising inhibiting aminolevulinic acid synthase 2 (ALAS2) in the subject by administering a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Disorders that are of particular interest are blood disorders, such as porphyria and anemia.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sgRNA and constructing a dual pig model of severe immunodeficiency and liver injury and use thereof. The method comprises the steps of knocking out RAG2, IL2R? and FAH genes in a porcine fetal fibroblast by using a CRISPR/Cas9 technology, constructing a RAG2?/?/IL2R??/Y/FAH?/? triple-gene edited cloned pig by using a somatic cell nuclear transfer technology, and obtaining a dual pig model of severe immunodeficiency and liver injury through phenotypic analysis and identification. The method overcomes the problems of long production period, low efficiency, irreversible damage, unsatisfactory use in a humanization degree and the like in the existing model construction technology, can realize a batch construction of the dual pig model of severe immunodeficiency and liver injury by a continuous cloning technology, and has great advantages and potential market application prospects in the related fields of tumor biology, cell transplantation, humanized animal models and the like.

Abstract: A transgenic non-human mammal containing a heterologous lambda light chain gene locus, and/or a heterologous kappa light chain gene locus, and/or a heterologous heavy chain gene locus, each of which can re-arrange so that immunoglobulin heavy and light chain genes are formed and expressed in B-cells following antigen challenge.

Abstract: A nest material useful in bagworm rearing is provided which can be stably supplied, is hygienic, and has high efficiency for nest building. A bagworm nest material including a bark having a specific shape and size in accordance with the stage of growth of a bagworm is also provided.

Abstract: An ice fishing net apparatus that may be utilized to lift fish out of an ice fishing hole. The ice fishing net of the invention includes a hoop and net that is actuatable between a landing position and a netting position. The hoop has a round shape when viewed from the xy plane of an xyz coordinate system and further includes additional bends as viewed from the xz and yz planes such that the hoop conforms to a cylindrical sidewall of an ice fishing hole when oriented in either a landing or netting position. The ice fishing apparatus is particularly useful for netting fish from an ice hole while the user remains in an upright, standing position.

Abstract: A fishing bait forming assembly and method for facilitating baiting gelatinous bait includes a housing enclosing an interior space and having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The housing is elongated from a first end to a second end, and the first and second ends are open. A bait form is mounted to the housing and compresses a portion of the gelatinous bait to form a compacted bait mass. A hook slot extends through the first end of the housing and through the exterior surface and the interior surface of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a buoyant fishing caddy that includes an outer housing that includes a wall part detachable from the outer housing, and a bait net storage compartment that includes the detachable wall part. A preferred embodiment of the fishing caddy is generally rectangular and includes a buoyant upper compartment and a lower compartment. The lower compartment benefits use of the fishing caddy as carry-on luggage that can hold, for example, a telescoping or multipiece fishing rod when traveling to a fishing destination, and furthermore benefits use when fishing. In another preferred embodiment, the bait net storage compartment is generally cylindrical and is encircled by a ring that includes generally arcuate side compartments.

Abstract: A fishing rod and equipment storage system is provided. The fishing rod and equipment and storage system can include, but is not limited to a vest, one or more storage compartments, one or more fishing rod holders, one or more storage containers, one or more support members, one or more straps, one or more loop systems, and one or more safety loop handles. The fishing rod and equipment storage system can allow for fishing rods to be held securely and firmly in place, limiting any jostling motion, and held above the water, limiting any potential contact with the water. In one or more embodiments, the wearable storage system is configured to allow access to the equipment and fishing rod(s) stored therein without the need to remove the wearable.

Abstract: A liquid insect bait system comprises an insect bait container including a housing defining an internal cavity holding a quantity of liquid bait, and an insect trap having an external housing. The housing of the insect trap includes an internal bait reservoir sized to hold bait received from the bait container, and an insect opening formed through the housing and in communication with the bait reservoir. A bait container opening is formed in housing and is sized to receive a portion of a bait holding container in an insertion direction. A portion of the bait container opening is in communication with the bait reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to an insect trapping device comprising an elongated hollow housing (1) having a control unit (10) with a power supply unit arranged therein, an insect collection container (15), an axial fan (16), a carbon dioxide reservoir (17) having at least one sprayer (4) that is arranged on an external surface of an upper portion of the housing (1) over an inlet of the fan (16), a receiving chamber (8) having meshy external walls (7), and a light source (12) and an incoming air flow guide (14) arranged in the receiving chamber. This structure enables to create the effective trap in which a creation of a large-sized area for attracting and trapping of the insects is achieved.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an arthropod trapping device, more particularly, to a compact and portable trapping device comprising a housing and an insert.

Abstract: A swatter that is available in four design configurations. All design configurations comprise a hand section with an upper section and a lower section, with an opening on the hand section created when the upper section is attached to the lower section, and four or five internal finger channels that allow a person to insert a hand through the opening into the hand section. A swatting section is attached to the hand section with a plurality of overlapping vanes that create an accordion structure. The swatting section's first end is attached to the second end of the hand section either permanently or non-permanently with the non-permanently attachment allowing the swatting section to be removed from the hand section. The longitudinal length of the swatting section's first end is less than the second end, which causes vanes to fan outward as the vaners extend from the hand section.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for spraying fungicide onto a crop are described. Soil data, environmental data, agronomic data, and crop genotype data may be acquired. A weather forecast for a region may be acquired based on the environmental data. Based on inputting the weather forecast, the soil data, the agronomic data, and the crop genotype data into a machine learning model, a predicted disease severity for the crop in the region over a plurality of time intervals may be determined. Based on the predicted disease severity and a sensitivity threshold, a fungicide timing schedule may be determined. The sensitivity threshold may indicate the predicted disease severity at which to initiate spraying the fungicide onto the crop. Based on the predicted disease severity meeting some criteria, the fungicide timing schedule may be sent to a fungicide spraying device that sprays the fungicide onto the crop based on the fungicide timing schedule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable lawn tool for pulling weeds from the root using vacuum pressure. The lawn tool includes a body comprising a top portion and a bottom portion. A plurality of roller brushes are provided on the bottom portion of the body. A plurality of vacuum ports are provided on the bottom portion for providing the vacuum pressure. The plurality of roller brushes and the plurality of vacuum ports allows for the weeds to be removed from the root. A set of pivot mounts are attached to the top portion of the body on the left rear end and right rear end respectively through a set of pivot posts. A first end of a set of extending arms is connected to a handle and a second end of the set of extending arms is connected to the set of pivot mounts.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to targeted treatment of specific weed species with multiple treatment devices. Provided is a system and computer-implemented method for controlling operation of multiple treatment devices (102, 103, 104, 107) having treatment device configurations different to each other for treating an agricultural field (112). The method comprises analyzing field data, monitored as at least one of the multiple treatment devices (102, 103, 104, 107) traverses the field, to identify weed present at a certain field location (113) of the field (112) by weed species; and targeted instructing at least one treatment device (102, 103, 104, 107) among the multiple treatment devices (102, 103, 104, 107) that has a matching treatment device configuration for an identified weed species to treat the field (112) at the corresponding certain field location (113) against the identified weed species.

Abstract: The present invention provides relates to a device for introducing high voltage into a plant substrate, the device arranged to be carried by a moving carrier. The device comprises at least two conductive electrodes; at least one pair of insulating guides connected to the at least two conductive electrodes, insulating the electrodes from each other and at least one of them from the moving carrier; at least one connector for attaching the insulating guides into the moving carrier; conductive means for conducting energy from an electrical source to the at least two conductive electrodes.

Abstract: The present invention broadly includes an aquatic snare, an outer rod having a distal end and a proximal end, an inner rod having a distal end and a proximal end, the inner rod slidable within the outer rod, a lasso connected to the proximal end of the inner rod, a knob connected to the distal end of the inner rod, the aquatic snare having a locking mechanism, comprising a depressor, selector, and a tension plate, the selector moveable to a locked or unlocked position, where the tension plate configured to restrict forward movement of the inner rod when the selector placed in the locked position, and the tension plate configured to allow unrestricted movement of the inner rod when the selector is placed the unlocked position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technology capable of efficiently deriving a place to install an induction fence intended for blocking the invasion of harmful birds and animals, wherein an optimal location may be calculated in such a manner as to calculate, with respect to animal species and inhabitant species shown in an area where the harmful birds and animals appear, an index for vulnerability based on image data and information resulting from analyzing environmental DNA, and to match LiDAR scanning data based on the vulnerability index.

Abstract: A stand comprising a platform and a telescoping leg is disclosed. The platform comprises a pivotable joint coupled to the telescoping leg. The pivotable joint is rotatable between a collapsed position and a locked position. The telescoping leg comprises a removable rung coupled to the telescoping leg, a first segment of the telescoping leg, and a second segment of the telescoping leg partially captured within and slidably supported by the first segment.

Abstract: A device for vitrifying bioactive agents and delivering vitrified bioactive agents includes a top housing having an inner and outer surface and a perimeter. A bottom housing has an inner and outer surface and a perimeter. An interconnect structure interconnects the housings to define an interior volume between the inner surfaces of the top and bottom housings. The bottom housing may be formed of a flexible material such that the bottom housing is deformable between a first configuration wherein the bottom housing is curved away from the top housing, and a second configuration wherein the bottom housing is curved toward the top housing. The interconnect structure may interconnect the top and bottom housing in a first position wherein the inner surfaces are spaced apart by a first distance, and in a second position wherein the surfaces are spaced apart by a second distance that is less than the first distance.

Abstract: A microbial inoculant composition includes aquatic bacterial species. In some embodiments, the microbial inoculant composition includes at least one of an aquatic Pseudomonas spp. and a Clostridium spp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sprayable aqueous composition for spreading biocontrol agents, comprising live biocontrol agents from the phytoseiidae family of the genus Phytoseiulus which are homogenously dispersed in a gel prepared from one or more thickening and/or gelling agents and an aqueous solution, the thickening and/or gelling agents being non-toxic for the biocontrol agents and the gel having a dynamic viscosity at zero velocity gradient of between 1 and 30,000 mPa·s.

Abstract: Crystal growth inhibitor compositions useful for agricultural formulations are disclosed. The compositions comprise a comb copolymer dispersant and an alkyl-capped polyalkoxylate. The dispersants comprise recurring units of styrene, methacrylic acid, and a methacrylate ester of an alkyl-capped polyalkoxylate having a number average molecular weight within the range of 300 to 3,000 Da. The inhibitor compositions are effective for agricultural actives that tend to crystallize or form large aggregates upon storage for even a short time, including pesticides from the acylalanine, oxyacetamide, triazinone, sulfonylurea, strobilurin, halogenated pyrrole, neonicotinoid, triazole, and pyridine carboxamide families.

Abstract: Agricultural treatments and methods configured to be applied in a field by spraying that is pulsed, including a crop treatment having at least one active ingredient and a sufficient quantity of an adjuvant including an oil phase to provide a more consistent droplet size during pulsed spray application of the agricultural treatment. The treatment may also include a sufficient quantity of surfactant to provide the more consistent droplet size during pulsed spray application of the agricultural treatment. The quantity of oil phase may be sufficient to provide smaller shifts in volumetric median diameter and droplet size distribution when applied by spraying that is pulsed compared to a steady state spray.

Abstract: The present invention relates to combination of novaluron and an organo-silicone based surfactant, preferably as a suspension or as a water dispersible solid composition. The present invention also provides methods of use of the combinations, including suspensions and compositions, disclosed herein and processes of preparing the combinations, including suspensions and compositions, disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a use of a higher fatty alcohol in preparing a preparation for improving transcription levels of genes associated with synthesis pathways of jasmonic acid, cutin, and wax of corn plants. By using a water emulsion containing the higher fatty alcohol, the synthesis pathways of the cutin, the wax, and the jasmonic acid in metabolic pathways of the corn plants are affected, rust disease resistance, pest resistance, and drought resistance of the corn plants can be effectively improved, and a yield of the corn plants is increased.

Abstract: A water emulsion containing a higher aliphatic alcohol of the present disclosure can affect contents of signal substances lysophosphatidylcholine and lysophosphatidylethanolamine in Solanaceae plants, and transcriptional levels of genes related to phenylpropanoid metabolism pathway by an external application, thereby inhibiting senescence and increasing shelf life of the Solanaceae plants. In addition, a use of improving a resistance to pests and diseases of the Solanaceae plants can be achieved by increasing a content of lignin.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for generating a biocide, comprising the steps of generating a solution of polymers comprising charged amines on nitrogen containing repeating backbone monomers, the solution comprising chloride anions as counterions to greater than fifty percent of the charged amines and a pH less than four; and subsequently: (1) increasing a pH of the solution by at least one pH unit and (2) decreasing the chloride anion concentration of the solution by at least five percent to yield a reduced chloride anion solution, the reduced chloride anion solution yielding the biocide, the biocide inactivating, with physical contact for greater than two minutes, both: greater than fifty percent of a bacteria and fifty percent of a virus. Methods of increasing the pH and decreasing the chloride concentration optionally include increasing the pH, forming a solid salt, rinsing and lowering the pH and/or using an anion exchange material.

Abstract: Antimicrobial diferulates, compositions containing same, and uses of same for inhibiting growth of microorganisms. The antimicrobial diferulates can be used alone or in combination with other antimicrobial agents to inhibit growth of microorganisms such as fungi, oomycetes, and other microorganisms having a glucan-containing cell wall. The antimicrobial diferulates can be included in pharmaceutical compositions for treatment of animals or included in agricultural compositions for treatment of plants, crops, and soils.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to (the use of) certain herbicidal compositions with (i) ethofumesate according to formula (I) and (ii) a safener in the protection of crop plants, in particular cereals such as wheat or barley. The present invention also relates to the use of said compositions in the field of agriculture and for controlling harmful plants. The present invention further relates to corresponding methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for improving the rainfastness of proteins, such as enzymes and cell-signaling peptides, on plants and other surfaces that may be susceptible to infestation and/or infection by bacteria, fungi, etc. Particularly useful are rain fasteners selected from the group consisting of organo-modified siloxanes, such as polyether trisiloxanes.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for controlling mycotoxin production in field populations of heterothallic and homothallic filamentous fungi through application of biocontrol compositions comprising selected strains of the heterothallic and homothallic filamentous fungi, the selected strains having a lineage of low mycotoxin production or no mycotoxin production and having opposite mating types (heterothallic) or both mating types (homothallic) (e.g., MAT1-1, MAT1-2).

Abstract: An apparatus for locating slice locations on a rolled food product includes a flexible mat having first and second sides extending between first and second ends, and a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The mat has an open condition where the mat is substantially flat, and the mat is configured to be rolled up about a rolling axis toward a rolled condition with the first surface facing toward the rolling axis. A plurality of marking ridges extends from the first surface. Each marking ridge extends with a longest dimension perpendicular to the rolling axis and spaced from an adjacent marking ridge in a direction parallel to the rolling axis. The plurality of marking ridges is configured to form indentations on an outer surface of an associated rolled food product when the mat is pressed against the associated rolled food product or vice versa.

Abstract: A multi-cavity baking cup pan comprised of a contiguous metal skeleton frame that defines a metal frame perimeter around the entire top area of each individual baking cup and comprised of baking cups made of a silicone material that adjoin the metal frame perimeter surrounding each baking cup.

Abstract: A food additive composition comprising flour or meal made from seeds of a plant of the genus Plantago, wherein the ?-3 to ?-6 fatty acid molar ratio of the seeds is at least 2.0:1.

Abstract: A method for processing a live fish can include: determining a set of fish attributes of a fish, optionally sorting the fish based on the set of fish attributes, euthanizing the fish, exsanguinating the fish, and/or any other suitable steps. In variants, the method can additionally or alternatively include: discarding the fish after sorting, further processing the fish, and/or tracking the fish. However, the method can additionally and/or alternatively include any other suitable elements.

Abstract: A system for inspecting poultry slaughter products, includes a supply transport line, having successive first product carriers; a discharge transport line, including successive second product carriers; at least two inspection lines, each comprising successive inspection product carriers; each of the first, second and inspection product carriers being configured to carry and transport a respective one of the products.

Abstract: A method of branding indicia onto an outer surface of at least one food item, including the steps of: positioning at least one food item on a top surface of a conveyor, conveying food item(s) toward a branding station comprising a laser, wherein the branding station comprises an upper member spaced from the top surface of the conveyor, and wherein the upper member comprises an aperture; conveying food item(s) into the space between the upper member and the top surface of the conveyor; and branding indicia onto the outer surface of the food item(s) with the laser through the aperture.

Abstract: A system for inspecting poultry slaughter products, includes a supply transport line, having successive first product carriers; a discharge transport line, including successive second product carriers; at least two inspection lines, each comprising successive inspection product carriers; each of the first, second and inspection product carriers being configured to carry and transport a respective one of the products.

Abstract: Shrimp processing apparatus to sever the mud veins of shrimp, along with methods for heading and mud vein severing are described herein. The shrimp processing apparatus may be provided in systems may include one or more processing stations configured to perform one or more of the following functions on each shrimp: measurement of individual shrimp, severing the mud vein of individual shrimp, and remove of pleopods of individual shrimp.

Abstract: The invention provides a vapor infusing device that infuses consumables held therein with vapor. More specifically, the device houses both vapor and one or more consumables that can be infused with characteristics of the vapor or altered thereby or otherwise altered to create qualities in a consumable as a result of exposure to the vapor.

Abstract: Processes and systems are provided for aggregating whey protein including preparing a whey protein solution containing native whey protein, adjusting the pH of the whey protein solution, denaturing at least a portion of the native whey protein, separating the denatured material and processing the denatured material by shearing to form whey protein aggregates. Also provided are whey protein aggregates and uses thereof, such as in the production of dairy products or in cheesemaking.