Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 06620 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid SVCS0017 and cucumber line ASL-M314-0122GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SVCS0017 and cucumber line ASL-M314-0122GY and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid SVCS0017 and cucumber line ASL-M314-0122GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant of variety NUN 53040 CUP is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant of variety NUN 53044 CUP is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW6FQ1905, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW6FQ1905, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW6FQ1905 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW6FQ1905 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW6FQ1905 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line KW6FQ1905.

Abstract: In a tobacco plant according to the present embodiment, a mutation that causes suppression of a function of a first endogenous gene which contains a first polynucleotide as a coding region and a function of a second endogenous gene which contains a second polynucleotide as a coding region is introduced in a genome.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00327 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00331 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00333 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A method and system for early detection of Bovine Mastitis (BM) uses enhanced chemiluminescence (CL) to determine Haptoglobin (Hp) levels in highly diluted milk samples. The samples are placed in the wells of one or more bio-functionalized Hemoglobin (Hb) modified CL assay plates. Hp-Hb binding occurs in those samples containing Hp. After a first pre-determined time duration, the wells are treated with a CL solution containing luminol and peroxide, and a colloidal suspension of crosslinked nanoparticles. After a second pre-determined time duration, the CL intensity approaches a steady state value. A processor analyzes CL images provided by a camera in order to measure CL intensity and to determine an estimate of Hp level in each well, based on a pre-determined regression curve. The processor then forms a BM clinical diagnosis by combining the estimated HP levels from wells with different milk sample dilutions.

Abstract: A milking system, including a milk line; a vacuum arrangement; a milking unit; a pulsator, configured to adjust pulsation ratio and pulsation rate of fluid pressure at two distinct levels; a receiver connected to the milk line, and also connected to the vacuum arrangement; a milk meter; and a processing device communicatively connected to the milk meter and the pulsator; the processing device is configured to, repeatedly during the milking session obtain and compare a milk flow measurement with a low milk flow limit; and, when the milk flow measurement is lower than the limit apply a low pulsation rate and a first pulsation ratio, wherein the D-phase is longer than the B-phase; or otherwise apply a high pulsation rate and a second pulsation ratio, wherein the B-phase is longer than the D-phase.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a litter device, which comprises: a base having a concave groove; at least one support arm arranged on the base; a shell having a chamber and partially accommodated in the concave groove, the shell is rotatably connected to the support arm and rotated around an axis relatively to the support arm; a container arranged under the chamber, and having a collection cavity configured for collecting waste; wherein the chamber having an opening to allow pets to enter into, the shell is in shape of arc and having a center, the shell having an upper end and a lower end in the direction perpendicular to the axis, an angle between connection line of the upper end and the center and connection line of the lower end and the center is between 120-180 degrees.

Abstract: A farrowing crate has front and rear wall assemblies and first and second sidewalls that extend between the front and rear wall assemblies. The sidewalls have arcuate lower edges supported above a floor to allow piglets to pass thereunder, and outwardly bowed middle portions. The arcuate lower edges of the sidewalls are spaced apart a sufficient distance from each other to accommodate a sow's legs to allow the sow to turn around in the crate. The outwardly bowed middle portions are spaced apart from each other a sufficient distance to accommodate a sow's head and rear end to allow the sow to turn around in the crate. The sidewalls have straight upper edges that are spaced apart approximately the same width as the front and rear wall assemblies to provide open access into the top of the crate while discouraging a sow from attempting to climb out of the crate.

Abstract: An implement adapted to be mounted on a self-propelled vehicle is provided for transporting an animal. The implement includes a platform defining a platform perimeter for supporting the animal thereon. An implement frame extends around the platform perimeter such that the implement frame defines a predetermined area upon the platform for positioning of the animal during a transport event. The implement frame includes an anterior frame section operable for allowing anterior access to and from the predetermined area and a gate for allowing lateral access to and from the predetermined area. A first winch assembly is operatively coupled to the implement frame for assisting with loading the animal into the predetermined area when the animal is unable to move under its own power. The implement further includes a hydraulic assembly operatively coupled to the implement frame for selectively actuating the anterior frame section and the first winch assembly.

Abstract: A rotary milking parlor arrangement contains a rotating platform with stalls configured to house a respective animal during milking, a set of at least three drive units causing the rotating platform to move in a first rotational direction, and a primary control unit controlling operation of each drive unit in the set of drive units. A set of links connect the drive in a ring network in including the primary control unit. Each link is bi-directional. The primary control unit identifies any single faulty link in the set of links by: transmitting a first signal in a clockwise direction through the ring network, transmitting a second signal in a counter clockwise direction through the ring network, and checking how far the first and second signals can be transmitted through the ring network in the clockwise and counter clockwise direction respectively without being interrupted by the single faulty link.

Abstract: A pet food bowl includes a base and a dispenser secured to the base. The dispenser includes a barrel having a first open end and a second open end. The dispenser also includes a first cap couplable to the first open end of the barrel and a second cap couplable to the second open end of the barrel. The first cap and the second cap of the dispenser are configured to secure the dispenser to the base.

Abstract: A livestock water fountain comprises a first water chamber, a water inlet near the bottom of the first water chamber, and a thermostat in the first water chamber position above the inlet adjacent a preset low-water level in the chamber so as to measure the temperature of the water near the surface of the water. The fountain maybe divided into dual chambers with a wall having a lower passageway for fluid communication which can be plugged to limit water to one of the chambers when water consumption decreases in cold weather.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an articulated leg protector for a horse. The leg protector comprises a plurality of shells that are movably connected to each other. Each shell has a curved cross section and is designed to partially encircle a leg of the horse. The shells define channels to receive a portion of the horse's leg and remain in place while articulating with each other as the leg moves. The shells are disposed on a flexible support and are made from a polymeric material with specific hardness and modulus properties. The shells are joined by a living hinge, with the point of articulation determining the size of the gaps between the shells. These gaps widen or narrow depending on the direction of articulation. The leg protector is designed to extend down the rear of the horse's canon bone and around the fetlock joint.

Abstract: A system, device, and methods for providing protection of an appendage of a human or animal is provided. The protective system can be a protective boot that includes a cage sized and configured to follow the contours of the distal limb of an animal such as a horse. A plurality of openings are defined in the cage. The cage provides protection of the distal limb and permeability of air flow towards and/or around the distal limb.

Abstract: An apparatus for animal training, rehabilitation, and/or recreation. The apparatus includes a platform suspended by a plurality of suspension members originating from the platform, extending up to the Apparatus' suspension towers. The animal, such as a dog, can stand on the suspended platform for exercise or therapy. The directly reactive movement & pendulum oscillation of the platform from the subject animals' movements, can be dampened, controlled as needed by oscillation dampers that impart elastic resistance to movement of the platform. The oscillation dampers can be coupled to the proximal end and the distal end of the platform.

Abstract: A system is described herein that comprises a communications device periodically transmitting a radio frequency signal, wherein the periodically transmitted signal includes data. The system includes a receiver detecting the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including measuring strength of the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including using the signal strength to provide a first estimate of the receiver' s distance from the communications device. The system includes the communications device comprising at least one location sensor for determining an additional distance indication, wherein the data includes the additional distance indication. The system includes the receiver performing a function when the first estimate meets at least one criterion and when the additional distance indication indicates a first state.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining a change in a characteristic of a pet are provided. An example method includes: receiving, by one or more processors, sensor data generated by one or more pressure sensors integrated within a mat based on the pet moving over the mat; determining, by the one or more processors, a representation of the characteristic of the pet using an artificial intelligence (AI) model and the sensor data; determining, by the one or more processors, the change in the characteristic of the pet based on the representation of the characteristic of the pet and a baseline representation of the characteristic of the pet; generating, by the one or more processors, a notification including information identifying the change in the characteristic of the pet; and providing, by the one or more processors, the notification to a user device to cause the user device to display the notification.

Abstract: An ecological management method and system for tropical marine ranching, a device, and a medium are provided, which relates to fishery resource management technologies. The method includes: obtaining ecological environment data and energy flow analysis data of a target marine ranching; performing ecological evaluation on the ecological environment data to determine an ecological comprehensive evaluation result, the ecological comprehensive evaluation result includes a health condition evaluation and an ecosystem stability evaluation of the tropical marine ranching; performing, based on the energy flow analysis data and the ecological comprehensive evaluation result, bio-capacity evaluation by using an Ecopath energy flow model to obtain a current bio-capacity; and performing ecological management and developing an ecological management strategy based on the current bio-capacity, the ecological management strategy includes an enhancement and releasing scheme and a fishing scheme.

Abstract: The subject invention provides microbe-based products, as well as their use, for enhancing aquaculture. In particular, the subject invention provides materials and methods for producing healthy and high quality farmed fish by applying yeast and/or biosurfactant-based compositions to a fish farm. In one embodiment, the subject invention improves the environment in which the fish are farmed. In another embodiment, the subject invention provides a highly nutritious fish feed, as well as methods of feeding fish at low cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to industrial animal production. In particular the present invention relates to a method of raising a group of animals, and a method of determining analytes, in egg yolk or in the blood of an animal by ex vivo analysis of blood and/or yolk samples.

Abstract: Methods, uses, and compositions for manipulating genomic DNA. Some of the embodiments of the invention provide for making a founder animal that is completely free of all unplanned genetic modifications. Some embodiments are directed to removing genetic faults in established breeds without making other alterations to the genome. Other embodiments are directed to particular tools or processes such as TALENs or CRISPR with a preferred truncation. One embodiment involves introducing a targeted targeting endonuclease system and a HDR template into a cell (optionally with a mismatch in the binding of the targeting endonuclease and the targeted site). Another embodiment includes processes of making a genetically modified livestock animal comprising a genome that comprises inactivation of a neuroendocrine gene selective for sexual maturation, with the inactivation of the gene preventing the animal from becoming sexually mature.

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: The mobile workstation for automated insect farming installation comprises a displacement system to move the mobile workstation by mechanical cooperation with a guiding system of the insect farming installation, a control system to control the mobile workstation. The mobile workstation is alimented by one source of energy and comprises one active system to perform one action onto a substrate. The active system comprises a ploughing system. The mobile workstation comprises an actuation system to place the ploughing system alternatively in an active condition where it is adapted to plough the substrate and a passive condition where it is adapted to stay outside of the substrate.

Abstract: A cage for the industrial production of insect eggs is made up of an enclosure delimited by a ceiling and four side walls defining a confined box-shaped space for the insects. The enclosure contains an area for accommodating at least one container of pupae and means for attaching and extracting collectors for collecting the eggs laid by the insects confined in the cage. The front wall of the enclosure has at least one first opening that can be closed by a first door for accessing the area for accommodating at least one container of pupae, a second door for enabling an operator to access the inside of the cage, and at least one opening lined with additional closure means for inserting and removing the egg collectors. The cage has a dark inner space that communicates with the first door and with the rest of the enclosure.

Abstract: A rear grip base material according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a main body portion, and a tubular fitting adhesion portion which is formed at one end or both ends of the main body portion and to which a rod body is fitted and adhered, and that is used for forming a rear grip of a fishing rod by internal pressure molding. The fitting adhesion portion comprises an innermost layer, an inner diameter adjustment layer, a main body layer, and an outermost layer, and each layer is a fiber-reinforced resin layer.

Abstract: A fishing rod assembly includes a rod, a grip assembly, and a vibration magnification member. The rod is configured to receive a vibration at a first end and transfer the vibration downwards through the rod to a second end. The grip is coupled to the rod at the second end and defines a grasping portion for grasping by a user. The vibration magnification member is positioned at the grasping portion along the rod. An interior surface of the vibration magnification member and an exterior surface of the rod cooperatively define a chamber configured to receive the vibration from the rod, increase a magnitude of the vibration, and transfer the vibration with the increased magnitude to the grasping portion to increase a perceptibility of the vibration by the user.

Abstract: A German cockroach glue trap comprising a dark colored base and lid. The base having an overall height between 25 mm and 40 mm. Openings through the base have a diameter between 3.5 mm and 4.5 mm, large enough for German cockroaches to enter but not too large to let in too much light. The centers of the lowest openings having heights preferably between 6 mm and 10 mm above a floor preventing touching the glue before being caught and allowing escape. A ceiling at least 7 mm above the centers of the highest openings preventing climbing to the ceiling. The openings are in thin walls not providing a shelf for the German cockroaches to linger and detect a scent (oleic acid) of dead cockroaches which repels additional German cockroaches from entering the trap. A layer of glue resides on the floor and a second layer of glue may reside on the ceiling.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to bug swatters. In one example, a bug swatter apparatus is disclosed, which includes a handle and at least one flappable pad coupled to the handle. For this example, a portion of the at least one flappable pad is configured to flap behind the handle when the handle is swung. In another example, a method is disclosed, which includes obtaining at least one mouse pad and creating a repurposed form of the at least one mouse pad. For this example, the creating comprises attaching the at least one mouse pad to a handle. In a further example, yet another bug swatter apparatus is disclosed, which includes a handle and a flat surface coupled to the handle. For this example, the flat surface includes at least one layer of adhesive material.

Abstract: A tool for exterminating subterranean burrowing animals, such as moles and voles, said tool includes a half inch thick square steel base plate that is about is about 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches, and a steel handle that is about 44-48 inches long is perpendicularly welded to a top central surface of the base plate. The handle has a grip covering an upper end of the handle and extends down the handle at least 12 inches. The ratio of handle length to base surface area is about 2.17 to 2:37. The invented tool weighs 9.5 plus/minus 0.5 lbs.

Abstract: Provided are a plant withering/killing method and a plant withering/killing system that are capable of reliably withering/killing a plant by using ultraviolet rays. A plant withering/killing method includes a process of applying ultraviolet rays to a plant from an ultraviolet light source, the ultraviolet rays having a peak wavelength within a wavelength range of 200 nm to 280 nm, wherein the process of applying the ultraviolet rays is performed in a darkened environment.

Abstract: A method includes, at a mobile chassis: detecting presence of a plant in a crop row based on an image of the crop bed captured by a LIDAR sensor integrated into the mobile chassis; estimating a first distance from the plant to a first weeding tool aligned to the crop row and coupled to a front of a rail mounted to the mobile chassis; estimating a second distance from the plant to a second weeding tool aligned to the crop row and coupled to a rear of the rail; driving the first weeding tool according to a first pathway to locate the first weeding tool on a first side of the plant at a first time; and, driving the second weeding tool according to a second pathway to locate the second weeding tool on a second side of the plant at a second time succeeding the first time.

Abstract: A rodent glue trap includes a dark colored base having glue on a base floor, an overall height between 4.5 inches and 6 inches; and a plurality of entries through base side walls and base end walls. The entries are preferably between 1.75 inches and 2 inches in diameter. The entries are large enough for rodents to enter but not too large to let in too much light. The bottom of the entries have heights preferably at least 2.5 inches above the base floor and more preferably between 2.5 inches and 3 inches above the base floor. The height of the entries is sufficient to cause rodents to fall onto an stick to the glue. A lid resides on the base and may include additional entries into the trap.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a retractable insect and fly repelling device, which comprises an insect and fly repelling module, a sleeve assembly for receiving the insect and fly repelling module, and a base body for accommodating and supporting the sleeve assembly, wherein the sleeve assembly comprises at least one sleeve, and also comprises a track and slider structure for guiding the sleeve assembly into an accommodating state or a use state; the track and slider structure comprises a track device and a slider device, and the track device is fixed to the sleeve or the base body and configured to extend upward from the bottom of the sleeve or the base body.

Abstract: A repellence system and method for repelling animals. The repellence system includes an imaging device arranged to generate image data from a surveillance area, one or more deterrence devices arranged to carry out deterrence actions for repelling animals and an repellence sub-system having one or more processors and memory storing instructions for execution by the one or more processors. The repellence sub-system being configured to receive image data of the surveillance area from the imaging device, detect an animal in the image data, identify animal species of the detected animal in the image data, provide species specific deterrence instructions to the one or more deterrence devices based on the identified animal species.

Abstract: A portable insect repelling vaporizer device including a heating element and removable repellant cartridge that is only activated when the cartridge is in place.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for detecting and repelling bird species approaching a wind farm, using targeted ultrasonic/sonic frequencies. A zone of vulnerability boundary is set around the wind farm at which bird repellers start responding to instructions to broadcast ultrasonic/sonic. Based on the received plurality of images, at least one bird species is identified as approaching the zone of vulnerability boundary. The bird repellers receive instructions to broadcast beginning with the calculated starting ultrasonic/sonic frequency, and incrementally increasing or decreasing the starting ultrasonic/sonic frequency in response to the at least one identified bird species continuing to approach or to move away from the zone of vulnerability boundary. A learning model is updated with statistics, which the identified plurality of bird species and the ultrasonic/sonic frequency receiving the optimal response from the identified plurality of bird species.

Abstract: A mosquito repellent system and a method for operating the same are provided. The mosquito repellent system includes a passenger detection device that detects a passenger in a vehicle, a mosquito recognition device that recognizes a mosquito, a first ultrasonic device and a second ultrasonic device that generate and radiate an ultrasonic wave, and a control device configured to obtain information about the passenger using the passenger detection device, determine whether there is a mosquito in the vehicle using the mosquito recognition device, and control at least one of the first ultrasonic device or the second ultrasonic device, or a combination thereof to radiate the ultrasonic wave based on the information about the passenger in response determining that there is the mosquito in the vehicle.

Abstract: Photosynthetic compositions, methods of preparing photosynthetic compositions, and methods of using photosynthetic compositions are provided herein. Some photosynthetic compositions can be perfusable and comprise photosynthetic cells suspended in a biocompatible solution. In some aspects, the photosynthetic cells are present in the composition at a density of between 106-109 cells/ml.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to methods of preserving biological samples, organs. and organisms.

Abstract: The disclosure provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to maintaining an organ ex-vivo at near-physiologic conditions. The present application describes, for example, a method for using lactate measurement in the arterial and the venous blood lines of the Organ Care System Heart perfusion device to evaluate, for example, the: 1) overall perfusion status of an isolated heart; 2) metabolic status of an isolated heart; and 3) overall vascular patency of an isolated donor heart. This aspect of the present disclosure may use, for example, the property of myocardial cell's unique ability to produce/generate lactate when they are starved for oxygen and metabolize/utilize lactate for energy production when they are well perfused with oxygen.

Abstract: The device (10) for monitoring a graft (12) comprises, in a standalone unit (11) configured to accompany the graft in a graft transport case (14), a graft temperature sensor and a means for remotely communicating the temperature of the graft.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to certain compositions (Components B) suitable for use in the field of agriculture comprising different drift retarding agents. These Components B are suitable for controlling offsite movement of (volatile) pesticide actives, in particular of herbicidal actives. The present invention further relates to kits for preparing herbicidal application mixtures (agronomic application mixtures, application compositions) comprising or consisting of two physically separate compositions in the form of Component A and Component B as defined herein. The present invention further relates to a method for producing application mixtures using said Components B or said kits. Components B of the present invention can be used (in methods to) control offsite movement and as part of kits of the present invention. Also, the present invention relates to the use of the kits of the present invention for controlling undesired vegetation and to corresponding methods.

Abstract: Enhanced pesticidal compositions as well as adjuvants and methods for enhancing pesticidal compositions are provided. Combinations of adjuvants and aliphatic acids which, in combination, can provide improved penetration of aliphatic acids and/or pesticidal active ingredients through waxy plant cuticles (e.g. leaf cuticles) are provided. The adjuvants may comprise non-ionic surfactants, such as ethoxylated fatty alcohols and/or alky aryl polyethoxy late. The aliphatic acids may comprise C4-C12 saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acids, such as trans-2-hexenoic acid, trans-3-hexenoic acid, 5-hexenoic acid, and/or 3-nonenoic acid. The pesticidal active ingredients may comprise strobilurins, and/or azoles, such as pyraclostrobin, azoxystrobin, epoxiconazole, and/or prothioconazole.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions comprising supplements for growing plants. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions and methods of manufacturing the compositions. The compositions can increase cation uptake in plants.

Abstract: Provided is technology capable of performing production through a simple method using an inexpensive raw material and stably exhibiting a repellent or attractant effect on organisms. The present technology provides a method for producing a repellent or attractant for organisms in which an oxidative decomposition treatment step in which a part of a plastic is oxidatively decomposed is performed to make it possible to generate one or more substances selected from aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, alcohols, and unsaturated bond compounds from the oxidatively decomposed plastic.