Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSA5142 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSA5142 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Hydrangea, specifically, the variety designated ‘HMOPICO04-0’. The variety ‘HMOPICO04-0’ is characterized by its lack of vernalization requirement for induction and development of flowering, day-length neutral flowering, cold tolerance to USDA Zone 5 and lace-cap inflorescence having pink and white flowers. The present invention relates to plant parts, including cells and any propagative material of the new variety ‘HMOPICO04-0’, use of any of the plant parts for reproducing the new variety ‘HMOPICO04-0’. The present invention relates to methods using any plant parts or progeny of ‘HMOPICO04-0’ for the purpose of deriving additional new Hydrangea varieties. The present invention relates to seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing ‘HMOPICO04-0’ with any other Hydrangea variety or other plant. The present invention also relates to methods to produce new varieties of Hydrangea oleracea using the variety ‘HMOPICO04-0’ and applying plant breeding techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CW1660196, CW1660299, CW1660304-2, CW1760063, CW1760072, CW1760362, CW1760535, EW1760203, and/or EW1760206 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CW1660196, CW1660299, CW1660304-2, CW1760063, CW1760072, CW1760362, CW1760535, EW1760203, and/or EW1760206 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CW1660196, CW1660299, CW1660304-2, CW1760063, CW1760072, CW1760362, CW1760535, EW1760203, and/or EW1760206, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R735B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts, lint and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R735B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R735B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R735B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: An automatically cleanable milk filter includes a cylindrical housing with a longitudinal direction and with a cylindrical outer wall, a first end with a first liquid connection, and a second end with a second liquid connection, wherein, during use of the filter, the second end is situated above the first end. A concentric cylindrical filter plate containing a plurality of filter holes with a smallest diameter of between 60 and 100 um and a cylindrical core which is placed concentrically within the filter plate are accommodated in the housing. The filter plate divides the filter volume into a first volume part which is directly connected to the first liquid connection, and a second volume part which is directly connected to the second liquid connection. The second volume part includes a cylindrical part, as well as a top part which narrows at a transition to the second liquid connection.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.

Abstract: A disposable kitty litter box is provided. The disposable kitty litter box includes a base portion and a plurality of layer portions each including a plurality of apertures. In an assembled configuration, the plurality of apertures of each layer portion of the plurality of layer portions are offset from each other to keep kitty litter from passing between a plurality of apertures of a top layer portion.

Abstract: A door assembly includes a frame having interconnected wires that define an opening for an animal to pass therethrough, and a door having interconnected wires and being coupled to the frame. A latch assembly has a handle structure and a pin. The handle structure is pivotable with respect to one of the door and the frame, and the pin is movable axially with respect to one of the door and the frame. A first wire of the plurality of wires of the frame forms a key hole assembly. The key hole assembly defines an aperture for receiving the pin when the door is in a latched position with respect to the frame. A tab assembly is formed by at least one wire of the door and is disposable behind at least one of the plurality of wires of the frame in the closed position.

Abstract: A dog bed has a mattress having a top surface and a bottom surface that each extends outwardly to an outer perimeter, the mattress having a length, a width, and a height that are suitable for a dog to sleep upon. The mattress has at least one layer of 3D spacer mesh fabric.

Abstract: Organism monitoring devices and organism monitoring methods are described. According to one aspect, an organism monitoring device includes a housing configured to be physically associated with an organism to be monitored, an antenna, signal generation circuitry comprising an oscillator configured to generate an oscillation signal, and an output node configured to output the oscillation signal, impedance matching circuitry coupled with the housing, the antenna and the signal generation circuitry, and wherein the impedance matching circuitry is configured to match an impedance of the signal generation circuitry and an impedance of the antenna, and wherein the impedance matching circuitry is further configured to receive the oscillation signal and to provide the oscillation signal to the antenna, and wherein the antenna is configured to emit a wireless signal externally of the organism monitoring device as a result of the provision of the oscillation signal to the input of the antenna.

Abstract: A leash device having a housing that comprises a handle portion; a leash assembly; an engagement opening; a reservoir; a sprayer outlet; a liquid sprayer that fluidly communicates the sprayer outlet to the reservoir, and a trigger for urging a jet of liquid from the reservoir and through the sprayer outlet and a method of stopping bad behavior of an animal by using the above-mentioned leash device, including filling the reservoir with a liquid; connecting a leash to a leash hook; and triggering the liquid sprayer to urge a jet of liquid from the reservoir, through the spray outlet, and toward the animal engaged in bad behavior.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a virtual reality simulator (10) for small laboratory animals (100), in particular rodents, which comprises a head clamping mechanism (20) for securing the laboratory animal (100) and virtual reality glasses (40) with two wings (30), each of the wings (30) having a display (34) and a lens system (36) spaced therefrom and connected together by a light barrier cover (32), and the virtual reality glasses (40) are configured to allow the two wings (30) to align with each of the eyes (101) of the laboratory animal (100), respectively. The invention further relates to a method applying such a simulator (10).

Abstract: Disclosed is a switching structure for pet pulling piece. The switching structure includes a shell, a string roller is provided inside the shell, a pulling belt is coiled with the string roller, a plurality of protruding stop portions are provided on the string roller in a circle, a switch locking structure is provided on the shell, the string roller is locked through the switch locking structure; an elastic switch structure used in the disclosure is more comfortable in hand when used, can be locked by a pressing down and pulling action, can be unlocked by pushing forward a small switch, and has a more convenient operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet pulling piece with replaceable panel on both sides comprising a shell, a string roller provided inside the shell, and a pulling belt with one end being mounted on an inner side of the string roller and with the other end extending through a wire outlet to an outside of the shell. The shell is provided with a switch key being unlockable and lockable, the string roller is capable of being locked or unlocked by the switch key, a replaceable panel is provided on a left side and a right side of the shell respectively; a detachable garbage bag can is provided on a bottom of the shell, garbage bags are arranged in the garbage bag can, and the garbage bag can is provided with a hanging position for hanging the garbage bag.

Abstract: A pet collar for preventing pet theft includes a latch assembly selectively movable between an open position and a closed position. The latch assembly has a front plate cover, a back plate cover, a cam pivotally secured to and positioned in between the front and back plate covers, a first eye extending from a surface of the front plate cover, and a second eye extending from a surface of the cam. The latch assembly includes a cord having a first end secured to the latch assembly and a second end secured to a portion of the cord. The cord extends through a channel defined by the front and back plate covers.

Abstract: The present invention comprises non-human vertebrate cells and non-human mammals having a genome comprising an introduced partially human immunoglobulin region, said introduced region comprising human VH coding sequences and non-coding VH sequences based on the endogenous genome of the non-human mammal.

Abstract: Non-human animals, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein the non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Lymphocyte activation gene 3 (Lag3). The non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous Lag3 locus so that the non-human animals express a Lag3 polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).

Abstract: A sensor assembly for a castable lure is provided including a pressure sensor configured to measure a water pressure applied to the castable lure when deployed in an underwater environment, a processor, and a memory including computer program code. The computer program code configured to, when executed on the processor, cause the processor to receive pressure data from the pressure sensor, correlate the pressure data with time stamp data, cause the pressure data and correlated time stamp data to be stored in the memory, determine a data connection status between a transceiver and a marine electronic device, and in response to determining that a data connection exists, cause the pressure data and the correlated time stamp data to be transmitted to the marine electronic device. The pressure data and correlated pressure data correspond to a depth profile for a cast of the castable lure.

Abstract: A reel seat comprises a seat main body that comprises a reel leg placing portion to which a reel leg is placed and fixed and a tubular portion provided with an opening hole into which a rear end portion of a rod is fitted and fixed, and a grip is disposed on a rear side of the reel leg placing portion. The opening hole is formed so the rod to be fitted and fixed is offset downward relative to an axial center X of the grip, is formed further on a lower side than the reel leg placing portion, and is formed so that a rear end edge of the rod is located further on a rear side than a front end of a reel leg in a state where the reel leg of a fishing reel is placed and fixed to the reel leg placing portion.

Abstract: A fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to include a spool capable of winding a fishing line, an operation portion that rotates the spool, a rotation detector that detects the rotation of the spool, and a determination portion that determines the backlash correction status from the output of the rotation detector.

Abstract: Flying insect traps are more easily and securely mounted to a wall in a level fashion using a bracket adapted to be easily leveled as it is attached to a stud within a wall.

Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of pests, the system comprising: at least one remote camera system, each of the at least one remote camera system comprising an image capture device coupled to a processor and a wireless transmitter, each of the at least one remote camera system having a pest detection surface and being configured to: capture one or more image of the pest detection surface; process the captured one or more image to recognise the potential presence of a target pest on the pest detection surface; and transmit data from the captured one or more image in response to recognising the potential presence of one or more target pests; and a server configured to: receive the transmitted data; process the transmitted data to verify the potential presence of the target pest on the pest detection surface; and provide an output indicating the verification.

Abstract: A trap apparatus includes a first shaft and a second shaft removably attachable to each other, a third shaft hingedly coupled to the first shaft, and a head assembly coupled to the second shaft. The third shaft may be coupled to and interact with the head assembly via a cable. Accordingly, when the third shaft is actuated, the head assembly moves to a first or a second position in order to open a foothold trap and release a non-targeted animal.

Abstract: An animal trap for killing an animal having a trap body and an electrical energy source. The electrical energy source is connected to a high voltage circuit. At least a first and a second, preferably a third, killing plate, wherein the first killing plate is connected to the high voltage circuit and the second killing plate is connected to the high voltage circuit are present. Preferably the third killing plate is connected to the first killing plate, such that in case an animal steps on the first and the second killing plate simultaneously the electric high voltage circuit is closed, and the animal is electrocuted. A shield, in particular a conductive shield, is arranged between the second killing plate and the trap body.

Abstract: An apparatus for the capture and electrocution of pest animals is provided. The apparatus has a killing chamber, an electric accumulator, a high voltage transformer, three electrode plates located in the killing chamber and connectable to the high voltage transformer, and three stationary electrical contacts. A rotor having a horizontal rotating shaft and four axial walls, each with three electrode plates arranged consecutively in an axial direction, is lockable in four predetermined angular positions in each of which one of the four axial walls is horizontal and has the three electrode plates facing the killing chamber. Each axial wall of the rotor has three movable electrical contacts that are each connected to a respective one of the three electrode plates. The three movable contacts on a same one of the axial walls are temporarily and simultaneously connectable to respective stationary electrical contacts when the axial wall is horizontal.

Abstract: The underground pest control device is intended to provide users with an apparatus that can repel gophers and similar burrowing animals. To accomplish this, the device includes an abrasive protective installation that may be positioned within the soil, below gardens, flower beds, shrubberies, pools, etc., where gophers or other burrowing animals may become a nuisance. Further, a plurality of fasteners may be integrated into the installation, to hold the panels in place. Furthermore, the device may be integrated into planters or other enclosed structures that are also prone to such pests. Additionally, the device may include repellents that may be used in a safe way in association with the abrasive installation.

Abstract: A portable observation stand includes a platform and legs pivotal between a raised transport position and a lowered use position. The legs are retained in the use and transport positions by removable braces retentively engaging crossbars on the legs. The stand is transported and erected using a lift vehicle having forks extending beneath the platform, which raises the platform so that the legs fold downwardly by gravity. A blind may be mounted on top of the platform, to include one or more people for various activities, including deer hunting, birdwatching, and wildlife photography.

Abstract: A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature.

Abstract: A high pressure cryogenic process for cooling a biological material, comprising the solidification of the biological material by a cryogenic fluid, wherein the solidification of the biological material is carried out at a cryogenic temperature at a pressure of at least 10 bar and the cryogenic fluid is present in an amount greater than 200 kg/m3.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition that is capable of inactivating non-enveloped viruses as well as other microorganisms, such as gram negative and gram positive bacteria, fungi, parasites, enveloped viruses, etc., is provided. Through selective control over the nature of the acid(s) employed and the overall pH level, the present inventors have discovered that the composition can achieve rapid antiviral efficacy, particularly against non-enveloped viruses. Once applied to a surface (e.g., hard surface), the disinfectant composition forms a film that remains capable of providing residual antiviral activity. Notably, the present inventors have discovered that the use of a vinylpyrrolidone copolymer in combination with a polyquaternary ammonium polymer and cationic surfactant can have a synergistic effect on the stability of the film such that it can also achieve long-term, residual antiviral activity.

Abstract: Stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions and the solid supported peracid stabilizers are provided. Methods of producing the solid supported peracid stabilizers are provided. The solid supported peracid stabilizers and the stable peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are particularly suitable for use in sanitizing equipment and surfaces to reduce yeasts, spores and bacteria, including those having contact with food, food products and/or components thereof, which require or benefit from infection control suitable for direct contact with such food sources.

Abstract: Solid rinsing, cleaning and/or sanitizing compositions for various applications are provided. In particular, solid compositions include a complex of urea and an acid having desirable storage stability previously unavailable in solid urea/acid compositions. Stable solid compositions are disclosed and methods of making the same to overcome conventional limitations associated with forming kinetically and thermodynamically stable solids that utilize urea/acid compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing p-menthane-3,8-diol, characterised in that it comprises the following steps: a. preparation of an aqueous solution comprising between 0.05% and 5% by mass, preferably between 0.05% and 2% by mass, preferentially between 0.05% and 1% by mass, even more preferentially between 0.05% and 0.

Abstract: Described herein is an agrochemical composition including a) a neonicotinoid or a 3-pyridine carboxamide insecticide; and b) a crystal growth inhibiting system, wherein the crystal growth inhibiting system is a combination of a mineral oil and a surfactant mixture. Also provided is a process, method, use and kit thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to herbicidal combinations and their use in controlling plants or inhibiting plant growth. In particular, herbicidal combinations comprising pyridafol in combination with at least one further herbicide that is a HPPD-inhibitor herbicide.

Abstract: At present, many herbicidal compositions have been developed and used, but it has been desired to develop a herbicidal composition having a wider herbicidal spectrum and high activity and thereby capable of controlling undesired plants. The present invention provides a herbicidal composition comprising as active ingredients (a) tolpyralate and (b) tiafenacil.

Abstract: The present invention addresses the problem of providing a spider mite control method that makes it possible to achieve high control effects without using a miticide. A spider mite control method in which nano-bubble water is applied to a plant.

Abstract: Disclosed are shelf stable water miscible suspension systems for suspending microbes and/or microbe derived metabolites so they are water dispersible and can be combined with a variety of agricultural chemicals in an aqueous solution. The microbes and/or microbe derived metabolites are initially suspended in a plant derived oil and then this oil suspension is converted to a water dispersible suspension using one of the disclosed suspension systems. The microbe and/or microbe derived metabolites in the suspension systems are shelf stable for at least 52 weeks at 25° C.

Abstract: A plant nutrient formulation, including: a solvent; a first plant hormone; a second plant hormone; an optional surfactant/wetting agent; and an optional colorant.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for baking a pocketed bun having a mold base and separable housing. The mold base has a male mold with an outside profile shape that vertically protrudes above the base. The housing has a ring around a central opening that receives and seals to the male mold when assembled, forming a chamber with an open top to receive liquid dough. The housing can either be a single piece or separable into two parts. The method of baking a pocketed bun with the mold base and separable housing starts with assembling the mold base and housing, filling the chamber through the open top, baking the pallet, then removing the housing from the mold base. The removal of the housing causes the ring to strip the pocketed bun from the mold base.

Abstract: A pneumatic animal stunner for stunning an animal for later processing uses sensor technology to measure the speed of a stunning rod disposed in the stunner housing as it is driven forward via pneumatic forces. At least one sensor may be disposed in a nose connected to a front end of the housing, in the housing, or in a tail end of the housing. The at least one sensor communicates with a receiver that can process and display the speed data collected from the at least one sensor as the stunning rod drives forward. The receiver can be disposed on the housing of the stunner, or may be a separate component from the stunner. The data may be sent from the at least one sensor to the receiver via a wireless or wired connection. Multiple methods of measuring the stunning rod speed may be employed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of smoking technologies, and in particular to, a convenient food smoker. The food smoker includes a combustion assembly and a mixture assembly, where the combustion assembly communicates with the mixture assembly and further includes a heat-resistant handle connected to the combustion assembly. The present invention is provided with a separate combustion chamber and a multifunctional mixing chamber. During use, smoke generated in the combustion chamber can be guided into the multifunctional mixing chamber via a connection pipe, facilitating more uniform action of smoke on the surface of the food.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of a liquid coffee concentrate that has an improved storage stability at ambient temperature. The process comprises treating a coffee concentrate to a heat treatment and a pH increasing step.

Abstract: A pet food product is provided in which the protein fraction thereof comprises micro-particulate, denatured whey protein isolate, wherein the whey protein isolate contains at least 90 wt % protein, and optionally, animal protein. If animal protein is present, it may not comprise protein derived from functional organs, and the protein fraction may desirably be formed into a homogenous matrix. Processes for making the pet food product are also provided.

Abstract: Pet food compositions and methods for increasing body weight and decreasing indoles in a feline having renal insufficiency are provided. The methods may include feeding the feline an effective amount of the pet food composition. The pet food composition may include fermentable fibers and betaine.

Abstract: A food composition in the form of a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion, the food composition comprising water, an oil phase comprising vegetable oil and fat crystals, and an oil-in-water emulsifier, and a process for preparing the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions with enhanced protein content, proteins with high solubility, protein combinations and methods for the preparation thereof.

Abstract: Aqueous lipid emulsions for providing enteral nutrition are provided. The aqueous lipid emulsions include at least 33% of lipids, lipid soluble nutrients, or a combination thereof, based upon the total weight of the emulsion, and are essentially free of carbohydrate and protein. The aqueous lipid emulsions are shelf-stable for at least 7 months. The aqueous lipid emulsions are a source of supplemental enteral nutrition for any patient in need thereof, including preterm infants.

Abstract: A process for preparing a liquid food product comprising obtaining an oat flour by milling peeled oat grain; mixing the oat flour with water to obtain mixture B; adding at least one glycosidase and heating to a maximum of 80° C., obtaining mixture C comprising a liquid portion containing particles in suspension and a precipitating portion; lowering the temperature of mixture C to a maximum of 30° C. and adding a combination of at least a protease, a deamidase and a transglutaminase to obtain mixture D; incubating mixture D; and separation of the liquid portion and the precipitating portion of mixture D; or separation of the liquid portion and the precipitating portion of mixture C; lowering the temperature of the liquid portion to a maximum of 2° C. and adding at least a protease, a deamidase and a transglutaminase to obtain liquid portion D; and incubating liquid portion D.

Abstract: An aerosol generating assembly comprising an aerosol generating substrate and a heater which is configured to heat but not burn the aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating substrate comprises an aerosol generating material, the aerosol generating material comprising an amorphous solid. The amorphous solid comprises 1-60 wt % of a gelling agent, 0.1-50 wt % of an aerosol generating agent, and 0.1-80 wt % of a flavor, wherein these weights are calculated on a dry weight basis.