Abstract: Described herein are implements and applicators having sensors to determine plant characteristics of agricultural plants of agricultural fields. In one embodiment, an implement includes a frame to be positioned in operation between first and second rows of plants, a plant contacting member being pivotally coupled to the frame in operation such that the plant contacting member to be deflected rearwardly with respect to a direction of motion of the frame upon the plant contacting member contacting a plant of the first row of plants. The implement includes a sensor for sensing deflection of the plant contacting member by the plant to determine plant characteristics of the plant. The implement can also apply material to plants.

Abstract: A method of distributing ashes by forming water soluble solid product(s) with the ashes. Upon wetting the water soluble product(s), the binder releases in a period of about time thereby allowing the ashes to dissipate into nature while minimizing the likelihood of having airborne ash.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a biological tissue packaging system, as well as a transport system, and, in some embodiments, comprises a first package, a secondary package, and a tertiary package. Each of the first, second, and tertiary packages is sterilized prior to packaging of a biological tissue therein. The first package comprises a pouch, and a first tray and a first lid configured for removable snap-fit attachment to one another so as to form a clamshell container. The secondary package is configured to contain the first package and interlock therewith. The tertiary package is configured to contain the secondary package and interlock therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rodenticide bait composition comprising a calcium salt and a dehydrant; wherein the calcium salt is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium acetate, calcium benzoate, calcium octanoate, calcium stearate, calcium silicate, calcium oxide silicate, calcium sulfate, calcium chloride, calcium bromide, calcium iodide, calcium lactate, calcium gluconate, calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate and combinations of two or more thereof; wherein the calcium salt is present in an amount of less than 20 wt. % based on the total weight of the composition; wherein the dehydrant comprises one or more sources of cellulose and one or more sources of phospholipids.

Abstract: A fungicidal oil liquid formulation comprising: a) at least one dithiocarbamate fungicide; b) at least one co-fungicide selected from the group consisting of triazole fungicides and strobilurin fungicides; and c) an agrochemically acceptable non-aqueous liquid carrier; wherein the dithiocarbamate fungicide is suspended in the liquid carrier; wherein the triazole fungicide and the strobilurin fungicide are dissolved in the liquid carrier; and wherein the liquid carrier optionally comprises an adjuvant.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions including mixed amine oxides and aminophosphate or aminophosphonate salts, in particular, to herbicidal compositions including mixed amine oxides and high-load aminophosphate or aminophosphonate potassium salts, wherein the composition has low temperature stability (i.e., no or unobservable crystal formation) among other beneficial properties.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of regulating growth in a plant. Specifically, the methods of the disclosure regulate growth of the plant by administration of a composition comprising an effective amount of one or more apocarotenoids to the plant, its part, or the seed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of promoting bud break in woody perennial plants by applying succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors. The present invention is further directed to methods of synchronizing bud break in woody perennial plants by applying succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors. The present invention is directed to methods of promoting growth in woody perennial plants by applying succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors.

Abstract: An organic contact herbicide and a method of using the herbicide to eliminate weeds and grass are provided. The herbicide includes organic ingredients that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. The herbicide may contain sodium lauryl sulfate, citric acid, malic acid, sodium chloride, an antifoaming agent, and water. The herbicide may be applied directly to foliage to control the growth of weeds, grass, or any other unwanted plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) comprising from 2 to 10 monosaccharide units, as an elicitor of the mechanisms of absorption of mineral elements from the soil, and of the defense mechanisms against pathogens. It also relates to a fertilizing and biostimulating composition containing these fructooligosaccharides, and to the use thereof in a method for treating crop plants.

Abstract: Polyamines are water-soluble polyelectrolytes with the amino groups that can be used to attach the polymers onto functional surfaces of fibrous materials. In addition, polyamines can be readily modified by (super)nucleophilic groups such as (alkyl)aminopyridines that enhance the polymer's ability to promote hydrolysis of organophosphorous chemical warfare agents. Furthermore, attachment of hydantoin moieties augments the number of the imide, amide, or amine groups on the polyamine's chain, which provides oxidizing properties to the resulting modified polyamine after halogenation. In one aspect, disclosed herein are polyamines with side chains modified to contain both (4-aminopyridine, APy) and 5-(4-hydroxybenzylidene)hydantoin (HBH) functionalities with enhanced content of the active bromine. Viricidal activity of the APy- and HBH-modified polyallylamine against human coronavirus (type 229E) was tested both in solution and on nylon-cotton fabric.

Abstract: Pesticidal mixtures comprising as active compounds 1) pesticidally active compound A of formula (I) and 2) at least one further compound B selected from compounds B1 to B22 as described in claims and the description.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having an excellent control effect on a harmful arthropod.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixtures and their methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation in glufosinate-tolerant corn, wherein the herbicidal mixtures comprise L-glufosinate and at least one herbicidal compound II selected from clethodim, cycloxydim, haloxyfop, haloxyfop-methyl, haloxyfop-P, haloxyfop-P-methyl, quizalofop, quizalofop-ethyl, quizalofop-tefuryl, quizalofop-P, quizalofop-P-ethyl, quizalofop-P-tefuryl, chlorimuron, chlorimuron-ethyl, foramsulfuron, halosulfuron, halosulfuron-methyl, iodosulfuron, iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium, nicosulfuron, prosulfuron, rimsulfuron, thifensulfuron, thifensulfuron-methyl, tritosulfuron, imazamox, imazamox ammonium, imazapic, imazapic ammonium, imazapyr, imazapyr isopropylammonium, imazethapyr, imazethapyr ammonium, diclosulam, flumetsulam, florasulam, metosulam, thiencarbazone, thiencarbazone-methyl, atrazine, simazine, ter-buthylazin, bromoxynil and its salts and esters, bentazone, bentazone-sodium, pyridate, carfentrazone, carfentrazon

Abstract: A dry shampoo composition for treating, deterring and/or killing insect and arachnid infestations, particularly head lice infestations. The composition includes diatomaceous earth and at least one starch.

Abstract: A system for applying CO2 gas to improve Cannabis production. A multi-stage system is disclosed including upstream, midstream, and downstream stages or subsystems. The upstream subsystem receives and stores gas, particularly CO2 gas. The midstream subsystem is communicatively connected to the upstream subsystem and to the downstream subsystem. It monitors the environment of the downstream subsystem, determines when and how to apply gas to plants growing in the downstream system, acquires gas stored in the upstream subsystem, and distributes it to the downstream system. It also has various monitoring, command and control, management, and reporting features. The downstream subsystem includes one or more plant growth areas or plots, gas distribution means, such as gas conduits, tubes or lines from the midstream subsystem, and the high efficiency, adjustable gas applicator, and various sensing and monitoring devices communicatively connected to the midstream subsystem.

Abstract: This disclosure provides an eco-friendly colloidal silver-based composition with the ability to prevent and control infections caused by pathogenic microorganisms in superficial organs of plants. The composition comprises water, colloidal silver, methyl vinyl ether copolymer, African palm vegetable oil, polyoxyethylene octylphenyl ether, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxide, and sodium benzoate. Due to its characteristics and the non-systemic application, the disclosed composition is non-toxic to host plants and other multicellular organisms.

Abstract: A method of preventing or inhibiting fungal infestation of plants using an extract of Pyropia yezoensis. In an embodiment, the fungal infestation is caused by Podosphera xanthii. In an embodiment, the plants comprise a cucurbit plant. In an embodiment, the cucurbit plant comprises cucumber.

Abstract: Insecticidal compositions include a combination of at least one pyrethroid insecticide, at least one additional insecticide, at least one N,N-dialkyl-C8-C20 alkylcarboxamide. Also disclosed are a process of preparing the insecticidal composition and a method of controlling insects with the insecticidal composition.

Abstract: A restraint apparatus is provided for stabilizing a suspended carcass having a head and a neck. The restraint apparatus includes a supporting structure, a mobile arm relative to the supporting structure, and a restraint device fastened on the arm. The restraint device has restraining means configured to, in use, exert a first contact with the head and a second contact with the neck, and a second contact exclusive with at least one part of the rear portion of the neck.

Abstract: A food processing apparatus for processing food products, in particular meat products, includes a press for pressing the food products with specific pressing parameters and a control unit which is connected on its output side to the press and sets the pressing parameters. A first analyzing device for analyzing the food products before pressing and for generating corresponding first analysis parameters of the food products is provided. The first analysis parameters represent product properties of the analyzed food product. The control unit is connected to the first analyzing device and sets the pressing parameters depending on the first analysis parameters.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically suspending poultry from a carrier of a carrier conveyor. A vision guided robot can pick up poultry from a feedline and suspend the poultry from the carrier. An imaging device can be connected to a decision-making tool to process images from the poultry on the feedline, wherein the decision-making tool is arranged to detect a head of the poultry and to control the vision guided robot to pick up the poultry from the feedline by engaging the poultry at or below the head, and to subsequently suspend the poultry with its head up from the carrier of the carrier conveyor.

Abstract: A recirculation brewing process and apparatus for performing the same are shown. In one embodiment, the coffee brewing process includes: a brew chamber to hold a packed chamber of coffee grounds; and a pump to force a liquid under pressure through the packed chamber of coffee grounds over multiple brewing cycles to extract coffee flavor from the coffee grounds into the liquid using a temperature agnostic infusing brewing process, the liquid under pressure causing a pressure differential over tunnels within the coffee grounds and over the brew chamber when forced through the chamber each cycle of a plurality of cycles to cause extraction of the flavor into the liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat stable milk protein product. Particularly, the invention relates to a heat stable milk protein product which can be used as a meat substitute that can be heated by microwaves, fried or grilled. The present invention relates also processes for producing such heat stable milk protein products.

Abstract: Provided are a nitrite substitute including a mixture of plasma-treated vegetables and egg white, a food including the nitrite substitute, and a method of preparing a food, the method including mixing the nitrite substitute with raw materials of a food to prepare a food emulsion. Foods having added thereto the nitrite substitute may exhibit colors and effects similar to those in conventional foods without an unpleasant taste.

Abstract: The present application belongs to the technical field of research and development of fermented beverages, and a method for preparing Cordyceps militaris ferment by two-stage fermentation and complex enzymatic hydrolysis is provided. The present application involves preparation of a Cordyceps militaris powder and a Cordyceps militaris slurry, preparation of a Cordyceps militaris fermentation substrate, lactic acid bacteria fermentation in combination with complex enzymatic hydrolysis, and yeast fermentation, followed by centrifugation, filtration, formulation, sterilization, and filling to obtain a product. By employing lactic acid bacteria fermentation in combination with complex enzymatic hydrolysis, and secondary fermentation by yeast, the present application can quickly finish a whole fermentation process in 2 to 3 days.

Abstract: Shown herein is a nutritional supplement containing apple cider vinegar (ACV), including compositions, formulations, and combinations of ingredients in the ACV nutritional supplement, as well as processes for manufacturing these supplements. The nutritional supplement can include ACV, a gelling agent such as pectin or gelatin, an oligosaccharide, a disaccharide, and water.

Abstract: Provided are edible products infused with an emulsion containing one or more active agents.

Abstract: Provided is a breadcrumb mix that enables production of cooked breaded food having good appearance and texture. A breadcrumb modifier contains a pregelatinized hydroxypropylated starch and/or a pregelatinized acetylated starch. The breadcrumb mix contains the breadcrumb modifier.

Abstract: An aerosol generating article includes a body of aerosol forming material, a first inductively heatable susceptor having a first resonant frequency, and a second inductively heatable susceptor having a second resonant frequency that is different from the first resonant frequency. An aerosol generating system includes the aerosol generating article with an aerosol generating device, the device including an induction coil defining a place, preferably a cavity, adapted to receive, in use, an aerosol generating article, and a controller adapted to control the induction coil to selectively and/or sequentially generate a first electromagnetic field with a first frequency and a second electromagnetic field with a second frequency that is different to the first frequency.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an externally heated aerosol generation device and a cigarette that may provide a sufficient amount of atomization to allow a user to have a satisfactory smoking experience even during an initial puff because thermal energy is easily transferred to the cigarette.

Abstract: A tubular element for an aerosol-generating article is provided, the tubular element including: a wrapper that forms a first longitudinal passageway; and a gel comprising an active agent, the wrapper including paper, the wrapper being water-resistant, the gel including an active agent including an aerosol former, and the gel including the active agent includes between 60 percent and 95 percent by weight of glycerol. An aerosol-generating article including a tubular element, and a method of manufacturing a tubular element, are also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a plurality of elements assembled in the form of a rod having a mouth end and a distal end upstream from the mouth end, the plurality of elements including an aerosol-forming substrate and a plug element disposed upstream of the aerosol-forming substrate, the plug element being cylindrical and formed from a non-inductively-heatable material; a susceptor material arranged in thermal communication with the aerosol-forming substrate; and a layer of inductively-heatable material arranged in contact with the non-inductively-heatable-material. An aerosol-generating system and a method of generating an aerosol from an aerosol-generating article are also provided.

Abstract: A device for use while burning smoking material and inhaling the resulting smoke is disclosed. The device can include a filter comprising a filter element having a shaped rim structure and a recess formed in a surface of a body of the filter along a curved face extending from the first end to the second end, the recess extending radially into the body. The smoking accessory can include a capsule containing a flavoring agent disposed within the recess. The device may be received by a first end a tubular member formed to receive a smoking material, that when burned passes smoke into the device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device for generating an inhalable medium, the device including a container for holding a liquid; a heater for volatilizing liquid held in the container; a first chamber containing a first tobacco composition; a second chamber containing a second tobacco composition; and an outlet; wherein the device is configured such that in use, an inhalable medium passes out of the outlet, the medium including volatilized liquid in the form of a vapor and/or an aerosol and one or more constituents of at least one of the tobacco compositions; and such that the relative fluid flow rate through the first and second chambers changes during use.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device includes a casing; an aperture in the casing through which aerosol generating material is insertable into the aerosol generation device; a closure moveable relative to the aperture between a closed position in which the closure covers the aperture, an open position in which the aperture is unobstructed by the closure, and an activation position that is different from the open position; and a detector arranged to detect movement of the closure from the closed position to the open position and between the open position and the activation position.

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes with two or more liquid reservoirs with liquid solutions for vaporization by an atomizer.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette includes a laser and a replaceable atomiser. A reservoir is provided for storing a vaporisable liquid. The replaceable atomiser includes a light guide, an absorber and a vaporisation chamber. A liquid inlet in the atomiser provides a flow path for liquid in the reservoir to flow towards the absorber and the vaporisation chamber. The light guide is configured to couple light from the laser towards the absorber which can generate heat by absorbing the emitted light and this can cause vaporisation of the vaporisable liquid. When the light guide becomes dirty or contaminated it can be replaced simply by replacing the atomiser.

Abstract: A laser heater assembly for a vaporizer includes a power source, a laser source, a lens, and a reaction chamber. The lens is disposed within the optical path. During operation, the laser source emits light, the light propagating along an optical path during operation of the light source. The lens receives the emitted light from the laser source, and outputs a modified light having an energy profile that is substantially spatially uniform. The modified light traverses at least a portion of an opening of the reaction chamber and vaporizes a vaporization substance (e.g., a dry plant material) received within the reaction chamber. The emitted light can be collimated light, and the modified light can be a homogeneous line profile beam.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aerosol consumable device. In some cases, the aerosol consumable device includes at a first end, a mouthpiece portion having a top surface comprising two or more crescent-shaped openings arranged on opposite sides of an aerosol cap having a closed end. The aerosol consumable device further comprises a liquid absorbing insert positioned within the mouthpiece portion between the first end and a second end opposite the first end, and an aerosol tube positioned between the liquid absorbing insert and the second end. The liquid absorbing insert defines an internal aerosol channel. Upon a draw on the mouthpiece portion by a user, a first portion of aerosol generated by the aerosol consumable device travels through the internal aerosol channel and through the crescent-shaped openings and the aerosol tube is configured to direct accumulated droplets on an inner surface of the aerosol tube into the liquid absorbing insert.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aerosol-generating device. The device may comprise a main body (10) that may comprise a connection portion (16). The device may further comprise a removable mouthpiece (12) that may comprise a first connection element (14). The first connection element may be configured removably engageable with the connection portion of the main body. The first connection element may be configured to irreversibly change upon disengagement of the first connection element from the connection portion of the main body.

Abstract: A smoking substitute device and a method of operating a smoking substitute device. The smoking substitute device comprising: a control unit; and an accelerometer, configured to detect an orientation of the smoking substitute device and provide data indicative of the detected orientation to the control unit. The control unit is configured to trigger an alert when it determines from the data indicative of the detected orientation that the smoking substitute device will function improperly. The control unit is configured to determine from the data indicative of the detected orientation that the smoking substitute device will function improperly when the data indicative of the detected orientation indicates that a gravity fed heating device of the smoking substitute device has been located above a tank containing a vaporizable liquid for a predetermined period of time (t1), wherein the predetermined period of time is at least 30 minutes.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette preheating control method comprises setting preheating parameters and preheating routine in a microcontroller MCU. The preheating parameters at least include preset temperature value, and preset heating time or preset target temperature value. The preheating routine comprises: after turning on the electronic cigarette, activating preheating function when preheating button arranged on the electronic cigarette is pressed, detecting real-time temperature value by means of a temperature detection unit; by means of the microcontroller MCU, comparing the real-time temperature value with the preset temperature value, and determining whether preheating of the cigarette liquid stored inside the liquid storage chamber is required. If no, directly entering an available stand-by state.

Abstract: Designing garments that include brassiere cups can be challenging due to the natural fluctuation of a woman's breast size, as well as a possible disconnect between the size of her breasts and the size of the rest of her body. The high range of size variability places pressure on stores to stock inventories that include great ranges of sizes. This places an inventory risk to the store, since rarer sizes may never sell. The disclosed garment addresses these issues by including a fit-adjustable brassiere portion. The cups of the fit-adjustable brassiere portion include fit-modifying panels that increase their flexibility and elasticity. The rear side of the fit-adjustable brassiere portion includes a back adjuster with highly elastic regions that enables the brassiere portion to fit a broader range of chest sizes. Each of these features give the garment a more universal fit and enable stores to carry fewer sizes.

Abstract: A personal protection system including a surgical garment that may be mounted to a helmet including an electrically powered assembly, such as a fan. The garment includes a shell adapted for being disposed over the helmet of the personal protection system. The garment also includes a transparent face shield coupled to the shell and an indicia, the indicia being an optically perceivable marking on the garment. The garment may also include a memory, the memory for storing data for regulating the operation of the electrically powered assembly mounted to the helmet. The helmet may also include a sensor for detecting the indicia to selectively allow the actuation of the electrically powered assembly based on the presence or absence of the indicia being positioned adjacent the sensor.

Abstract: A pant clothing item for uniped or bilateral amputee persons includes a modified distal opening of at least one pant leg with a cover portion, where upon fastening the cover portion to the modified distal opening, the cover portion encloses the distal opening of the pant leg and protects the residual limb from exposure.

Abstract: A removable chamois comprising a panel with a face, a backside, a frontside, a right side, and a left side, wherein the backside is wider than the frontside. A pad coupled to the face of the panel. A first waist strap and a second waist strap coupled to the backside of the panel, wherein the distal end of the first waist strap is coupled to a first waist buckle and the distal end of the second waist strap is coupled to a second waist buckle, wherein the first waist buckle is configured to detachably couple to the second waist buckle.

Abstract: A fully adjustable hybrid personal cooling and heating system is configured to remove or supply heat from/to a human user. The system is specifically designed to provide up to 8-hours of high efficiency adjustable cooling or heating when worn and operated by a user. The personal cooling and heating system use non-toxic room-temperature liquid metal as primary coolant and phase-change material as secondary coolant. The primary coolant is pumped using an active powered pump which absorbs heat from the user's body, and passively release the heat to the secondary coolant making the invention of a hybrid cooling/heating system. Passive heat release is facilitated by extreme high thermal conductivity of the primary coolant. Also, the secondary coolant is thermally insulated from the environment allowing on-demand heat absorption only from the primary coolant.

Abstract: An impact absorbing pad includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer has a first body-facing surface configured to be positioned adjacent a garment and a first outer surface opposite the first body-facing surface. The first layer comprises a first foam having a first density. The first layer defines a first plurality of voids that extend through the first layer at a first plurality of positions. The second layer has a second body-facing surface positioned adjacent the first outer surface of the first layer and a second outer surface opposite the second body-facing surface. The second layer comprises a second foam having a second density that is different than the first density. The second layer defines a second plurality of voids that extend through the second layer at a second plurality of positions. Portions of the first outer surface of the first layer are visible through the second plurality of voids of the second layer.

Abstract: A system for reducing trauma in the head or neck of a living being caused by acceleration of the head relative to a torso of the living being within a range of motion. The system includes a support engaging at least one of the head, neck, and shoulder of the living being without limiting the range of motion of the head or neck relative to the torso; a sensor in electrical communication with the system; a user interface in electrical communication with the sensor; and a damper associated with the support that is configured to mitigate the position, speed or acceleration of the head relative to the torso in response to information received by the sensor or user interface.