Abstract: A user-configurable fishing lure is provided allowing the user to customize movement of the lure when pulled through water by an attached fishing line. A slot communicating through the body of the lure at a second end defines two bendable portions of the body on opposing sides of the slot. User bending of one or both of the bendable portions to different bent configurations will impart differing oscillating and spinning and other movements to the lure when pulled through the water.

Abstract: A lure design with a substantially flat body that mimics the silhouette of fish/prey. The substantially flat body may be attached (or be attachable to) a thicker/three-dimensional “head.” Because the body of the lure is substantially flat, the overall weight compared to an equivalently sized (length and width) swimbait is lower. Additionally, since the lure has a thicker head, the motion of the lure through the water may mimic the movement of live prey. The head component may be modular and may be replaced or swapped with a different head component. The disclosed designs may allow for the action of a swimbait style lure but offering a similar weight and size of a teaser with the silhouette of a fish.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fishing apparatus for facilitating fishing, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the fishing apparatus may include an apparatus body. Further, the apparatus body may be configured to be held by a hand of a user. Further, the apparatus body may be spherically shaped. Further, the apparatus body may include at least one compartment comprised in the apparatus body, and at least one cover attached to the apparatus body. Further, the at least one compartment may be configured for storing at least one item required for fishing in the at least one compartment. Further, the at least one cover may be configured for openably closing the at least one compartment. Further, the apparatus body may be configured to be fitted with a fishing line of at least one length.

Abstract: A system and method for processing and analyzing a photographic image of a board having a sticky surface of an insect traps allows for remote monitoring of deployed insect traps to maintain effectiveness of the insect traps while eliminating the need for frequent manual inspections. The processing and analyzing can include converting the photographic image to a grayscale image and determining a concentration of insects on the board and can be performed using edge computing.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an intelligent spraying device for a pesticide application robot and a spraying method thereof. The intelligent spraying device includes a spraying assembly including push tubes connected to mounting columns, where a transport tube is welded to a side of each push tube; a spraying head is disposed on the transport tube; a plurality of mounting holes are formed in an outer periphery of the spraying head; a rotating rod is disposed in each mounting hole; one end of the rotating rod is connected to a circular fixed block and the other end thereof is connected to a first driving motor; the first driving motor is fixed to an outer side of the spraying head; an arc-shaped fan blade is disposed on the rotating rod; and the arc-shaped fan blade is driven by the rotating rod to rotate to a preset angle.

Abstract: A farming machine includes one or more image sensors for capturing an image as the farming machine moves through the field. A control system accesses an image captured by the one or more sensors and identifies a distance value associated with each pixel of the image. The distance value corresponds to a distance between a point and an object that the pixel represents. The control system classifies pixels in the image as crop, plant, ground, etc. based on depth information in in the pixels. The control system generates a labelled point cloud using the labels and depth information, and identifies features about the crops, plants, ground, etc. in the point cloud. The control system generates treatment actions based on any of the depth information, visual information, point cloud, and feature values. The control system actuates a treatment mechanism based on the classified pixels.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for selectively applying at least one crop protection product onto an agricultural field (40), comprising the following steps: —providing image data of at least a part of an agricultural field (40) which is to be treated with a crop protection product; —providing a crop planting row identification model (63) configured to identify crop planting rows (42) in the image data of the at least one part of the agricultural field (40); —providing a weed plant detection model (65) configured to detect weed plants (46) between the identified crop planting rows (42); —providing a crop and weed detection model (67) configured to detect crop plants (41) and weed plants (46) in the identified crop planting rows (42); —applying a first crop protection product (44) onto a weed plant (46) detected between the identified crop planting rows (42); —applying the first crop protection product (44) onto a weed plant (46) detected in the identified crop planting rows (42), if a distance between the weed

Abstract: A floating decoy base for a land decoy includes a buoyant first float member, a buoyant second float member, and a coupling member. The first float member and the second float member each include a cooperating wall, a keel coupled to the cooperating wall, and a mounting feature. The coupling member is engaged with the first float member and second float member to selectively couple the first float member to the second float member with the cooperating wall of the first float member adjacent the cooperating wall of the second float member. At least one mounting feature of the first and second float members is configured to engage with at least a portion of a land decoy to couple a land decoy to the floating decoy base.

Abstract: A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes support systems to permit arrangement of cooling media around a biological sample without potentially damaging direct contact between the cooling media and the biological sample. Systems and methods disclosed herein also include specific configurations, types, and performance characteristics of cooling media such as phase change materials to allow for extended hypothermic storage and transport.

Abstract: Methods for cooling organs. The methods include using a layered organ support surface with a temperature sensor. The organ support surface can have a cushion layer, a core layer, and an insulating layer. The insulating layer can insulate the cooling media from the organ.

Abstract: A composition that includes an active component, at least one non-aqueous solvent, at least one surfactant, and water. The composition may further include a synergist. The composition may further contain a propellant. A method of killing pests is also disclosed that includes applying to a surface in need thereof the composition.

Abstract: A multi-layer article including a first non-active state and a second active state, the multi-layer article comprising an outer layer having a first side and a second side, an inner layer adjacent to at least a portion of the outer layer and including a volatile material, and an upper layer including a first side and a second side, the first side of the upper layer being adjacent to at least a portion of the inner layer. The multi-layer article is folded upon itself in the first non-active state so that at least a first portion of the second side of the upper layer is disposed on a top of a second portion of the second side of the upper layer, and the first portion and the second portion of the upper layer are heat sealed in the non-active state.

Abstract: Systems and methods for application of active ingredients to plants such as cannabinoid-producing plants (e.g., plants in the genus Cannabis) are generally described. Certain aspects of this disclosure relate to systems for treating cannabinoid-producing plants (e.g., plants of the genus Cannabis such as those containing Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or combinations thereof) involving fluidic communication between the plants and a source of a cyclopropene (e.g., in an enclosure). In some embodiments, cannabinoid-producing plants (e.g., plants of the genus Cannabis) are exposed to a cyclopropene (e.g., 1-methylcyclopropene in a gas phase). Some embodiments involve such exposure inducing potentially desirable phenomena with the plants, such as growth of male sex organs on female plants and/or enhancement of plant biomass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling dicot weeds at a locus with an aqueous spray composition comprising pelargonic acid and a second herbicide selected from fluroxypyr, aminopyralid, triclopyr, clopyralid, florasulam, flazasulfuron and prosulfuron; wherein the pelargonic acid is applied at a rate of 0.5 to 6 kg/ha.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula (1) wherein X and Y are oxygen atoms or sulfur atoms, Z is a hydroxyl group or the like, R1 is a hydrogen atom or the like, R2, R3 and R4 are hydrogen atoms and the like, and R5 and Q are substituted phenyl groups and the like, or salts thereof, pest control agents containing the compounds as active ingredients, and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds represented by the formula (1) wherein X and Y are oxygen atoms or sulfur atoms, Z is a hydroxyl group or the like, R1 and R2 are alkyl groups and the like, R4 and R5 are alkyl groups and the like, R3 and R6 are hydrogen atoms and the like, R7 is a substituted phenyl group or the like, and Q is an aryl group or the like, or salts thereof, pest control agents containing the compounds as active ingredients, and methods for use thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a plant growth regulator comprising thiophene acetic acid. The present disclosure also concerns a method of regulating growth of plants, the method comprising preparing a plant growth regulator comprising thiophene acetic acid and contacting the plants with the plant growth regulator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one protoporphyrinogen-IX oxidase inhibitor. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in burndown programs, in industrial vegetation management and forestry, in vegetable and perennial crops and in turf and lawn.

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 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, terbuthylazin, bromoxynil and its salts and esters, bentazone, bentazone-sodium, pyridate, carfentrazone, carfentra

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal mixtures and their methods and uses for controlling undesirable vegetation in conventional and tolerant, e.g.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for attracting insects to a trap or surface containing insecticide. One embodiment described herein is an insect attractant releasing system comprising a quantity of a volatile insect attractant where the attractant is released at a defined rate and has a particular product lifetime under field conditions. In another embodiment, the attractant releasing system is integrated into an apparatus having insecticide immobilized on one or more surfaces where attracted insects can crawl or land and contact the insecticide, which subsequently kills the insects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to (1) a method for producing biochar having bio stimulating effects, (2) biochar that has been produced to having increased bio stimulating effects, (3) a method for capturing material extracted from biochar and (4) biochar extracts, comprising desired compounds extracted from biochar and suspended in an extract solution. The methods above all involve obtaining a particular biomass source and pyrolyzing the biomass source under specific conditions to increase the bio stimulating effects of the biochar. The method for capturing the material extracted from the biochar produced to have such stimulating effects includes contacting the biochar with a treating liquid, separating the biochar from the biochar extract, collecting the biochar extract from which the biochar has been separated and resuspending the biochar extract in an modified aqueous solution for further use and/or processing separate from, or prior to, disposal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing a house dust mite infestation, the method comprising applying an acaricidal infectious agent at a site of a house dust mite infestation, or at a site proximal thereto, or at a site at risk of such infestation. Also encompassed are uses of acaricidal infectious agents, methods of isolating acaricidal infectious agents, acaricidal infectious agents obtainable by the methods, acaricidal infectious agent formulations, foodstuffs and mite attractants comprising the same.

Abstract: The application concerns methods for improving a plant growth feature, such as biomass, height, yield, and/or emergence, of plants using certain fungi or agricultural active compositions comprising the fungi. Plants and plant parts treated with or heterologously disposed with said fungi or compositions are also disclosed. Further, novel fungal strains, and populations and agricultural active compositions comprising the same are provided.

Abstract: A composition for inhibiting aflatoxin production or an antimicrobial composition against an aflatoxin-producing fungus, each containing a plant-derived component. The composition for inhibiting aflatoxin production by an aflatoxin-producing fungus of the present invention contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Gordonia axillaris extract, garden huckleberry extract, Wallum Banksia extract, and Welwitschia mirabilis extract. The antimicrobial composition against an aflatoxin-producing fungus of the present invention contains at least one selected from the group consisting of Gordonia axillaris extract, garden huckleberry extract, and Wallum Banksia extract.

Abstract: A bed bug control composition and method of controlling bed bug populations is disclosed. The bed bug control composition includes plant-based active ingredients and inert ingredients. The active ingredients include active ingredients including peppermint oil, clove oil, and rosemary oil. The inert ingredients include mineral oil, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl alcohol, oleic acid, and ethyl lactate.

Abstract: A method is provided for biologically stimulating growth of and/or regulate enhancing performance plant for agricultural and non-agricultural purposes crop plants and non-crop plants like ornamental plants, industrial material plants, energy biomass production plants, pharmaceutical interest plants, spices, algae, kelp, etc. And beneficial productivity use in aquaculture as hydroponic systems, etc. comprising applying to the plants a DuckWeed.Bio Concentrated Products depending on the target crop customized formulation product and products having an a Auxin IAA or IBA or a combination comprised of Auxins to Cytokinins by biological activity measurement approximate concentration ratio of at least 10:1 to 30:1 and up to 100:1 to 500:1 but not limited to as synergistically can reach much higher levels of ration beyond 1000:1 depending on the compounding formulation mixes of Aquatic Plants and or its extracts.

Abstract: Doughs for baked goods produced with low sodium salt compositions comprising salt particles adhered to a bulk carrier in specified proportions and methods of producing same of the present invention are improved over prior alternative doughs by having less sodium content per serving and a reduced proofing, leavening and/or overall bake time when compared to doughs prepared with traditional salt.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for inducing unconsciousness by warming of the brain of an animal by applying microwave radiation through an applicator are described. An electromagnetic flux concentrator comprises a tubular section of reducing internal cross-sectional area and at least one ridge internally thereof extending longitudinally. The applicator is pre-tuned by directing low-power microwave radiation therethrough to a load that approximates the properties of the animal's head, and adjusting the impedance of the applicator to optimize the impedance match. A compensator associated with the waveguide compensates for changes in detected reflected power.

Abstract: A process that includes receiving, by a trimmer via a conveyor system, a foodstuff, automatically trimming, by the trimmer and based on trimming instructions, the foodstuff that results in trimmings and a trimmed foodstuff. The process also includes advancing, via the conveyor system, the trimmings of the foodstuff to a trimmings collector, and advancing, via the conveyor system, the trimmed foodstuff out of the trimmer. The trimmer is provided on the conveyor system prior to an injector such that the trimmer performs the automatic trimming of the foodstuff prior to injecting the foodstuff with a liquid solution by the injector.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an equipment (30) and a method for processing poultry parts (14a, 14b, 14c). The equipment (30) comprising: a conveyor belt (11) comprising; a plurality of recesses (12a, 12b, 12c), each recess (12a, 12b, 12c) being configured to receive a proximal part (13a, 13b, 13c) of the poultry part (14a, 14b, 14c), while allowing for a distal part of the poultry N parts (14a, 14b, 14c) to be processed, to remain free; the distal part of the poultry parts (14a, 14b, 14c) being processed by a set of bristles (21) associated with a rotative axis (22).

Abstract: An extreme vacuum cooling (EVC) method and apparatus is disclosed for rapid cooling, food treatment, and flavor infusion in commercial kitchens and food processing plants. Operating under ultra-low pressure with adaptive chamber pressure control, the EVC apparatus eliminates liquid splash and optimizes marinating and brining, achieving substantial time and energy savings. Available in single-unit and dual-module designs, this technology and apparatus enables swift, flexible, safer, less labor-intensive, and high-throughput food preparation operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a smoke generator comprising a housing with a condensate inlet for receiving a smoke condensate and a steam inlet for receiving overheated water steam, wherein the smoke condensate is converted to smoke particles when the smoke condensate interacts with the overheated water steam, and the smoke particles are accessible at a smoke outlet. The invention also relates to a system for feeding smoke particles to a smoke cabinet.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a storage method capable of suppressing damage to at least one of a vegetable, a fruit, a flower, or an ornamental plant stored in a storage, a storage vessel, or a storage bag. The storage method includes a gas supply step of supplying ethylene gas into the storage, the storage vessel, or the storage bag; and an irradiation step of irradiating a photocatalyst in the storage, the storage vessel, or the storage bag storing at least one of a vegetable, a fruit, a flower or an ornamental plant with light, thereby decomposing the ethylene gas.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing a comestible nutrient composition comprising the steps of (i) cultivating proliferating non-human animal cells of interest in vitro until the cell count of said cells has multiplied by at least 2-fold or more; (ii) harvesting the cells to provide cell-derived material; and (iii) preserving the cell-derived material from the cells harvested in step (ii) from spoiling. Furthermore, the invention refers to a comestible nutrient composition obtainable from such method and use thereof for providing a well-defined nutrient composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant-based composition comprising a mixture comprising: i) a plant base comprising at least 5% w/w protein, at least 1% w/w fat: ii) at least one protease wherein the plant-based composition has a viscosity greater than 800 mPa·s.

Abstract: A fat formulation can include triglycerides that include saturated fatty acids with carbon chain lengths between 4 and 24 carbon atoms long, wherein the fat formulation is a liquid or semi-solid at a temperature between 18-25° C. A fat formulation can additionally or alternatively include triglycerides comprising glycerol esterified with: odd carbon chain length, linear saturated fatty acids; even carbon chain length, linear saturated fatty acids; and unsaturated fatty acids. A method can include: optionally, receiving an unsaturated fatty acid; oxidizing hydrocarbons or oxygenates to form saturated fatty acids; selecting a distribution of saturated fatty acids from the formed saturated fatty acids; and esterifying glycerol with the unsaturated fatty acid and the distribution of saturated fatty acids to form a fat composition.

Abstract: A method of preparing a tea extract can include loading an extraction material into an extraction cell having a first portion and a second portion. The extraction material can include tea leaves. The method can further include introducing a flow of extraction medium through the first portion of the extraction cell. The extraction medium can have a temperature of between 74° C. to 95° C. The method can include, within 50 seconds to 150 seconds of introducing a portion of the flow of extraction medium into the extraction cell, withdrawing from a filter at the second portion of the extraction cell, the tea extract that has been extracted from the extraction material by the portion of the flow of extraction medium introduced into the extraction cell. The tea extract can have a concentration between 4 Brix to 20 Brix.

Abstract: A dry mix composition comprising roasted coffee beans prepared as ground or freeze-dried, at least one of a freeze-dried fruit component and a freeze-dried vegetable component and an effective amount of at least one neutralizer. Also a novel production or processing method of roasting coffee with a dry mix composition comprising a least one member selected from the group consisting of a freeze-dried fruit component and a freeze-dried vegetable component wherein the process corrects for various levels of acidity in coffee, fruits and vegetables together with a milk product in a manner that corrects pH and solves the curdling problems prevalent in the art.

Abstract: Materials and methods for producing chocolate replicas from individual components are provided herein.

Abstract: The confection includes a start portion, an end portion, and a route portion formed between the start portion and the end portion. The route portion includes: a branch portion at which the route portion is split into multiple route portions, a first route portion extending from the branch portion to the end portion, and a second route portion extending from the branch portion to the end portion. The end portion includes a character portion. The confection includes two or more end portions, as necessary.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a beverage nucleator system that can initiate ice crystal nucleation by application of a directed flow of pressurized gas to the exterior of the fluid container containing a supercooled beverage. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a beverage nucleator system for a supercooled beverage container which may include a frame having a beverage container aperture for receiving a beverage container therein and a gas outlet positioned within the beverage container aperture for directing a flow of pressurized gas at a beverage container received therein.

Abstract: A helical coupling assembly for a micro puree machine includes at least one protrusion on a processing bowl configured to slidably engage a slot on an interior surface of the coupling when the processing bowl is rotated in a clockwise direction. The slots are configured such that, for a certain range of rotation, the slots are not helical to prevent the bowl from disengaging during extrusion of ingredients from the bowl.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing ice cream with good storage and transportation stability. The raw materials of the ice cream include small-granule starch. The amount of small-granule starch added is 1% to 6%. By adding small-granule starch to the ice cream, the structure of the ice cream is improved, resulting in ice cream with good storage and transportation stability. It can maintain ideal hardness at high storage and transportation temperatures while retaining good shape, texture, and sensory qualities. This enhances the ice cream product's resistance to temperature fluctuations during cold chain storage and transportation, making it suitable for storage and sales temperatures higher than conventional storage temperatures (?18° C.), thus promoting energy saving and carbon reduction in the ice cream storage and transportation process.

Abstract: A micro-puree machine has an automatic bowl lock for locking to a bowl having at least one projection on an outer surface of the bowl. The bowl is rotatable relative to the micro-puree machine to rotate the at least one projection into and out of at least one slot on the micro-puree machine. The automatic bowl lock includes a locking pin moveable between a first position, in which the locking pin does not prevent the at least one projection from rotating out of the at least one slot, to a second position, in which the locking pin prevents the at least one projection from rotating out of the at least one slot, thereby locking the bowl to the micro-puree machine.

Abstract: An illustrative micro-puree machine is provided. The micro-puree machine includes a base unit including a coupling interface arranged to couple with a detachably connectable processing container. The coupling interface includes a mixing shaft configured to extend into the processing container. A drip tray couplable to the base unit below the processing container when the processing container is coupled to the coupling interface. The drip tray is configured to receive food material that leaks from the processing container while coupled to the coupling interface.

Abstract: An anti-tip ice cream container, includes an edible container body having a storage space therein for ice cream, and one or multiple edible wings arranged on the top side of the container body, each wing having a supporting surface formed on the inner side for contacting the outer edge of the ice cream stored in the storage space to increase the adsorption force, so that the ice cream is not easily affected by the tilt of the container body to cause slipping or falling.

Abstract: A plant-based sausage analogue is prepared by mixing a plant protein sausage meat analogue dough with a vegan fat analogue particle product to form a sausage analogue dough composition, dispensing the sausage analogue dough composition into a casing and cooking to an internal temperature of at least about 180° F. to form a cooked sausage analogue. The vegan fat analogue particle product can be prepared by mixing hydrated plant protein with i) tapioca and/or cassava starch, ii) carrageenan, and iii) konjac. That intermediate composition is mixed with a fat composition to form a paste composition, wherein at least about 33% of the fat composition comprises an oil having a saturated fat content of at least 30%. The paste composition is cooked and the cooked vegan fat is reduced to particles wherein at least 90% of the particles have a maximum dimension between about 2.5 mm and about 10 mm.

Abstract: The invention discloses creation of a composite consists of different fruit peels followed by enrichment with omega-3 fatty acids originally derived from microorganisms of group Thraustochytrids. The process comprises the following steps: 1) collecting fresh waste of pineapple peels, banana peels, orange peels and mausambi peels, drying, removing rotten parts and grinding them to powder; 2) synergization of best combination for the creation of fruit peel wastes-based composite using response surface methodology; 3) inoculation of Aurantiochytrium cells in to the composite of fruit peel wastes and incubation at 25° C. thereby obtaining enriched composite comprising microbially-derived omega-3 fatty acids and fruit peel wastes in Solid State Fermentation conditions; 4) total protein content of the composite adjusted to at least about 30% or 40% with soyabean husk or soyabean. The final product can be processed as feed supplement to fish to enhance the fatty acids content of fishes.

Abstract: A wet pet food palatability enhancer includes: a palatability agent component selected from a group consisting of a protein hydrolysate and a yeast extract; a free glycine; and a reducing sugar. A phosphorus content of the wet pet food palatability enhancer is 1% or less in terms of dry matter. The wet pet food palatability enhancer does not include a Maillard reaction product.