Abstract: A box filter w/c.o.d. formed of plastic. It includes a system of filtration that will render any aquatic environment cycleless and has connections for internal plumbing and compressed oxygen diffusion or c.o.d., wet/dry biologic bacteria generation and storage, submerged lighting, protein bioskimmer filter, wet/dry trickle biologic filter, sponge pre-filter, carbon pre-filter, dosing system, window for viewing inside, top surface skimming slots, deep water pull skimming, vac pipe top water skimming with skimbob, water top-off, additive, and fill feeding port with separate submerged water, food, additive release port, manual or electronic feeding system, flow control manifold powerhead/(s), thermostatic system control interface, probes and sensors. The unit can hang or stand freely in/on any chamber bottom or rim and may be elevated. Use includes the transfer of water from any habitat containment chamber and into the filter unit for processing and then back into the main habitat containment chamber again.

Abstract: Disclosed is a genetically modified mouse having an immunoglobulin heavy chain locus engineered to insert a gene segment of a human immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region. The mouse is able to reproduce normally and produce a human-mouse chimeric antibody comprising a human heavy chain variable region and a mouse constant region. Also provided is a method for preparing the genetically modified mouse and use of the mouse.

Abstract: Fishing rods including a rod body comprising a shape memory material.

Abstract: A reel seat for mounting a reel and a fishing rod including the reel seat are provided. The reel seat includes a seat body coupled to a rod body of the fishing rod, a movable hood movably coupled to the seat body along a central axis of the rod body and fixing a leg of the reel to the seat body, and a nut connected to the movable hood and threadedly coupled to the seat body. The nut includes a manipulation portion manipulated for rotation, and a plurality of concave portions disposed in the manipulation portion in a circumferential direction of the central axis. Each concave portion is defined by a bottom surface recessed from an outer peripheral surface of the manipulation portion toward the central axis, and a side surface extending from the bottom surface so as to form an obtuse angle with the bottom surface.

Abstract: A braking device of a fishing reel comprises: a braked part made of a conductor, the braked part being attached to a spool designed to wind a fishing line; a braking part generating braking force by providing a magnetic field for the braked part; a part being detected that is provided on the braked part; and a rotation detection sensor sensing rotation of the spool by detecting the part being detected.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hoof boot including at least the following components: a base plate, at least two side parts, and at least one heel strap. Known hoof boots are assembled from standardized components, given that a good fit can only be achieved via strong and potentially painful tightening or a complex method when putting on the hoof boot. To solve this problem, at least one of the components is produced by an additive manufacturing method, by which a precise fit of the hoof boot is enabled. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for producing such a hoof boot and its use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and a method for immobilizing plant pests for identification purposes.

Abstract: A removable insect trap portion includes a front housing comprising a convex outward-facing surface and a concave inner-facing surface; a protrusion configured to engage with a base portion; an adhesive surface configured to adhere to a flying insect, wherein the adhesive surface engages a bottom portion of the front housing and extends from the bottom portion to a top portion of the front housing; a cup joined to the front housing, wherein the cup includes a bottom surface, an open end, and a lip protruding from a perimeter of the open end; and a removable tab having a sealing end and a grip end. The sealing end is affixed to the lip of the cup and configured to cover the open end of the cup creating a seal between the lip and the sealing end of the removable tab. An insect-attracting substance is contained within the cup.

Abstract: A vehicle system with spray control is disclosed. The vehicle system includes a vehicle, a self-propelled platform, a dispenser, and a controller. The vehicle includes a first rail and a second rail. The self-propelled platform includes a first wheel assembly, a second wheel assembly, and a coupling device. The first and second wheel assemblies are configured to engage the first and second rails, respectively, to advance the self-propelled platform relative to the vehicle. The coupling device is centrally positioned on a floor of the self-propelled platform, and the coupling device is configured to receive the dispenser. The dispenser is configured to dispense a composition onto at least a portion of an environmental feature adjacent to the vehicle. The controller is configured to operate one or more of the vehicle, the self-propelled platform, or the dispenser based at least in part on environmental information.

Abstract: A hood operable to detachably affix to a standard rodent snap trap. A base plate of a standard snap trap slides into a track defined by the hood in some embodiments. The hood defines an open forward end into which a rodent enters, being obstructed from lateral entry by sidewalls of the enclosure.

Abstract: An implement detachably affixable to the treadle of a standard snap trap adapted to increase sensitivity of the treadle to movement of a rodent, and thus increase sensitivity of the snap trap, and to increase the surface area of the treadle and bait engagement function thereof.

Abstract: A snake deterrent device is provided. The device is comprised of a base comprised of at least one cooling element that cools at least one top plate. The element is preferably cooling tubing that cools the top plate at or below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, wherein the top plate is comprised of a conductive material. In this manner, the plate is cooled such that if a snake attempts to pass over the plate, the cooled temperature of the plate discourages the snake from entering into the structure or area.

Abstract: A selectively adjustable and lockable utility mount is used to mount a device to a stable structure. The utility mount includes a hydraulic lock that applies the locking force that maintains the locked condition of the utility mount. Mounting brackets for utility mounts have spaced-apart mount elements that engage a surface of a stable structure. Some configurations of mounting bracket include mount elements that are movable between stored conditions and deployed conditions. The stored conditions reduce the size of the device to make it more convenient to pack. A climbing stick uses the storable mount elements.

Abstract: A temperature-responsive virus storage system that allows virus to be stored, such as a non-frozen liquid, and maintain infectivity is described.

Abstract: A method of storing a donor organ prior to implantation into an organ recipient includes bagging a donor organ that has been removed from an organ donor by placing the donor organ into at least one bag and sealing the at least one bag without including any ice in any of the at least one bag within which the donor organ is bagged; placing the bagged donor organ into a portable storage container configured to maintain the donor organ at a temperature of at least 8 degrees Celsius (C) during storage; and storing the donor organ in the portable storage container at the temperature of at least 8 degrees C. prior to transplanting the donor organ into the organ recipient.

Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention generally relate to prolonging viability of bodily tissue, especially an organ such as a lung, by adjusting pressure as needed to maintain a constant pressure within the organ even during external pressure fluctuations due, for example, to transportation of the organ in an airplane. Gas passing into and out of the organ may be conditioned to prolong tissue viability.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions such as aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions and application mixtures. For example, the present invention relates to aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions comprising an encapsulated acetamide herbicide and a second, unencapsulated herbicide. The present invention also relates to various processes for preparing and using these herbicidal compositions. The present invention further relates to herbicidal concentrate compositions having a high loading of an auxin herbicide and methods of preparing these concentrate compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to crop protection compounds and to compositions which comprise specific compounds as safeners for reducing phytotoxic effects of agrochemicals, especially herbicides. The invention relates more particularly to certain [5-(phenyl)-5-(heteroaryl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)oxy]acetic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) and their salts, to processes for preparing them and to their use as plant protection compounds (safeners).

Abstract: An eco-friendly quarantine composition has a function of killing phospholipid enveloped viruses, The eco-friendly quarantine composition includes: 10 to 40 wt. % of polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, 0.01 to 10 wt. % of polyoxyethylene 2-ethylhexyl ether, 0.01 to 10 wt. % of polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene alkyl ether, and a balance of solvent, based on the total 100 wt. % of the composition. The eco-friendly quarantine composition may have 100% of SARS-CoV-2 virus removal rate in 1 minute and an effect of killing 100% of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in 1 to 10 minutes. The composition has low cytotoxicity such that IC50 value (%) for human epithelial keratinocyte cells (HaCaT), human bronchial epithelial cells (BEAS-2B), and human monocyte cells (THP-1) is in a range of 0.003 to 0.0045, and effects of having antibacterial activity against non-pathogenic strains, and pathogenic strains.

Abstract: An all 25(b) botanical cleaner/disinfectant/deodorizer formulation contains effective amounts of the ingredients of citric acid, isopropanol, a surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate, wintergreen oil, thyme oil, and cedarwood oil. The ingredients combined with water to produce a clear microemulsion for application as a cleaner/disinfectant. Areas of treatment can include hospitals, homes, construction sites, open areas outside, laboratories, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising calcium phosphate nanoparticles loaded with a jasmonate compound. In addition, the invention relates to a method for preparing the composition of the invention as well as the composition obtainable by said method. Finally, the invention relates to a method for inducing a jasmonate-dependent eliciting response in a plant.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a concentrate comprising: at least 45 wt. % of lactic acid; from 0.01 to 50 wt. % of benzyl alcohol; from 0.01 to 4.0 wt. % of at least one sorbate salt selected from the group consisting of potassium sorbate and sodium sorbate and/or from 0.01 to 20 wt. % of at least one benzoate salt selected from the group consisting of sodium benzoate and potassium benzoate; and at most 20 wt. % of a solvent. The invention also pertains to a composition comprising the concentrate, a method of manufacturing the concentrate, a method of manufacturing the composition, a method of cleaning an object (using the composition), and uses of the concentrate and the composition.

Abstract: An environmentally friendly biocide is disclosed for managing microbe levels. The environmentally friendly biocide includes a quaternized amine of the structure: where X is chlorine, R1 is a C16-C18 group, R2 is a C16-C18 group, and n is within the range of 8 to 50. The environmentally friendly biocide optionally includes a solvent component. In one aspect, a method is disclosed for treating an oilfield system with an environmentally friendly biocide, where the method includes the steps of obtaining the environmentally friendly biocide and contacting the oilfield system with it. In yet another aspect, a method is disclosed for managing microbe levels in an oilfield system. The method involves obtaining an environmentally friendly biocide, introducing a first treatment of the environmentally friendly biocide into the oilfield system, and introducing a second treatment of the environmentally friendly biocide into the oilfield system.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A method of controlling or reducing senescence in a plant or seed is disclosed. The method involves applying to at least a portion of the plant or seed a composition having one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein. Compositions useful for controlling or reducing senescence in a plant or seed are also disclosed. The compositions have one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein. A method of inducing tolerance in a plant or seed to senescence is disclosed. The method involves applying to at least a portion of the plant or seed a composition comprising one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein. Compositions useful for inducing tolerance in a plant or seed to senescence are also disclosed. The compositions have one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein.

Abstract: A method of protecting a plant or seed from stress injury resulting from an environmental stress is disclosed. The method involves applying to at least a portion of the plant or seed a composition having one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein. Compositions useful for protecting a plant or seed from stress injury resulting from an environmental stress are also disclosed. The compositions have one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein. A method of inducing tolerance in a plant or seed to an environmental stress is disclosed. The method involves applying to at least a portion of the plant or seed a composition comprising one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein. Compositions useful for inducing tolerance in a plant or seed to an environmental stress are also disclosed. The compositions have one or more compounds represented by structure (A) described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to insecticidal combinations comprising a) an anthranilamide compound of formula (I) and b) tau-fluvalinate.

Abstract: A pesticide tablet formulation is disclosed. The tablet formulation a pesticide active ingredient; an extending agent having a water solubility of 10 to 250 g/100 ml; and a disintegrating agent. The pesticide tablet formulation can minimize the risk of a user's exposure to the pesticide due to scattering and generation of dust; eliminate the inconvenience of having to measure the product for every use, and prevent misapplication and overapplication of the pesticide due to difficulties in measuring the pesticide, since the weight of each tablet is quantified; and resolve the hassle of collecting a pesticide packaging material after use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein G, Z, L, J, A and T are as defined in the disclosure; and (b) at least one additional fungicidal compound. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed is a composition comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1 described above, N-oxides, and salts thereof; and at least one invertebrate pest control compound or agent. Also disclosed are compounds of Formula 1 including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof.

Abstract: A sulfentrazone composition in the form of a microemulsion includes 5-15% weight by volume of sulfentrazone, an aprotic dipolar organic solvent including 46-50% w/v, a polar solvent including from 0-4% w/v, wetting agents 20% or 41% w/v, a coadjuvant from 0-5% w/v, and a nonionic surfactant from 0-3.5% w/v, adjuvant from 0-17.5% w/v and dispersing agents from 0-2% w/v. The composition showed a reduction in the application dose compared to other concentrated compositions of the same active ingredient, and by virtue of the combination of its other formulation components that the investigators used for its realization, formulation offered protection against physicochemical losses (evaporation, rolling, etc.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to new and improved insecticidal compounds of the phenylpyrazole class, according to the Formula I: wherein X, Y, Z, and Ar are as defined herein. In particular, the disclosure provides new insecticidal compounds for use against a variety of insects (arthropods), such as, for the treatment or prevention of disease or infestation on poultry and other livestock, horses, cats, dogs, and other companion animals, fields, crops, and other insecticidal uses. In particular embodiments, the present disclosure provides the use of said compounds for the treatment, control, suppression, or eradication, of an infection or infestation of an insect (arthropod), such as an adult insect, insect egg, insect larva, insect nymph, and/or insect pupa, including, but not limited to, the poultry mite, Dermanyssus gallinae.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved combinations, mixtures and compositions comprising a phthalimide fungicide and at least one primary fungicide selected from pyrimidinone fungicide, QiI (quinone inside inhibitors), QoI (quinone outside inhibitors), SDHI (succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors), DMI fungicide (demethylation inhibitor fungicide), OSBPI (oxysterol binding protein inhibitor), amine fungicide, tetrazolyloxime fungicide, phenylpyridinamine fungicide, or inorganic fungicide and any combination thereof, as well as methods of use and processes of preparation thereof.

Abstract: Provided are an ultrafine gold nanocomposite, and a preparation method and use thereof. The preparation method of the ultrafine gold nanocomposite includes the following steps: mixing a cyclodextrin metal-organic framework (CD-MOF) material, chloroauric acid and a solvent to obtain a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to incubation to obtain the ultrafine gold nanocomposite.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods of using novel bacterial strains of 0617-T307, 0917-T305, 0917-T306, 0917-T307, 0118-T319, 0318-T327, and 0418-T328, and the cell broth and novel metabolites produced from the bacterial strains, to inhibit the growth of a variety of pathogenic microorganism for a variety of crops. This method is effective against a broad range of fungal pathogens, including Pythium aphanidermatum, Podosphaera xanthii, Plasmopara viticola, Erysiphe cichoracearum, Pseudoperonospora cubensis, Clarireedia jacksonii, Microdochium nivale, and Podosphaera leucotricha. The methods include the application of Formula (I) in various formulations to inhibit pathogenic microorganisms in crops such as cucurbits, legumes, leafy greens, root vegetables, oilseed crops, ornamental plants, fruit crops, and turfgrass.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for controlling Aphanomyces euteiches comprising the use of a strain of Streptomyces sp.

Abstract: To control plant diseases caused by Xanthomonas spp., a novel bacteriophage exhibiting bacteriolysis activity specifically on Xanthomonas spp. was isolated. Thus, developed and provided is a plant disease control composition containing the bacteriophage as an active ingredient. Provided are a bacteriolytic agent containing a bacteriophage that has a novel genomic DNA sequence and exhibits bacteriolysis activity specifically on Xanthomonas spp., and a plant disease control composition containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: To control plant diseases caused by Xanthomonas spp., a novel bacteriophage exhibiting bacteriolysis activity specifically on Xanthomonas spp. was isolated. Thus, developed and provided is a plant disease control composition containing the bacteriophage as an active ingredient. Provided are a bacteriolytic agent containing a bacteriophage that has a novel genomic DNA sequence and exhibits bacteriolysis activity specifically on Xanthomonas spp., and a plant disease control composition containing the same as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a synergistic botanical based bio-stimulant, bio-acaricide composition for controlling pests, increasing plant growth and crop yield by improving plant physiological process like photosynthesis and other essential metabolic process in plants/crops that is cost effective and environment friendly. Disclosed herein also is a process for preparation of said composition.

Abstract: A conveyor tunnel oven incorporating a baking chamber having a longitudinal and an oppositely longitudinal ends; a food item intake and output ports opening the baking chamber at the baking chamber's longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal ends; a food conveyor extending through the baking chamber, the food conveyor having a longitudinal and oppositely longitudinal ends extending from the food intake and output ports; a longitudinal plurality of auxiliary baking chambers including a first longitudinal auxiliary baking chamber, and at least a second longitudinal auxiliary baking, the first longitudinal auxiliary baking chamber having a longitudinal dimension greater than that of the at least second longitudinal auxiliary baking chamber; and a longitudinal mounting plate attaching the longitudinal plurality of auxiliary baking chambers to the baking chamber, the longitudinal mounting plate positioning the longitudinal plurality of auxiliary baking chambers over the food conveyor's longitudinal end.

Abstract: A baking container having one or more rupture lines for ease of removal and separation from a baked foodstuff is described herein. The baking container has a sidewall and a planar bottom face. One or more rupture lines may run down a height of the sidewall and across a portion or all of the planar bottom face. Rupture lines having even spacing may form a strip, and the strip may have a pull tab to easily tear through the sidewall. The strip may be reinforced with a string or ribbon. The rupture lines may be formed by perforating or weakening areas of the baking container.

Abstract: The invention is an improved mold for producing a product (e.g., a hot dog bun). The mold includes a U-shaped base stabilized by supports at either end of the base. The mold further includes an arm positioned within the base cavity, thereby forming the unique shape to the produced bun. Advantageously, the product (e.g., hot dog bun) produced by the mold has a curved exterior configured to extend around a secondary product (e.g., a hot dog).

Abstract: A system for fish processing can include: a fish fixturing subsystem, a tooling subsystem, an analysis subsystem, and/or any other suitable components, which can optionally be part of a fish processing subsystem. Additionally or alternatively, the system can optionally include: an intake subsystem, an expulsion subsystem, and/or any other suitable components.

Abstract: A freshness preservation method for fruits and vegetables includes irradiating fruits or vegetables within 24 hours after harvest with light having a peak wavelength in a range from 256 nm to 297 nm, thereby extending, by equal to or greater than 25% compared to when the fruits or the vegetables are not irradiated by the light, time for preserving equal to or greater than 95% of a weight of the fruits or the vegetables before light irradiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to purified and concentrated human milk oligosaccharide compositions and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-dairy creamer and the triglyceride composition including a first ingredient, a second ingredient and a third ingredient. The first ingredient and the second ingredient together are from about 65wt % to about 80wt % by the weight of the triglyceride composition, and the third ingredient is from about 20wt % to about 35wt % by weight of the triglyceride composition. The first ingredient, the second ingredient and the third ingredient each have a MCPD content of less than 2500 ppb and a GE content of less than 1000 ppb. The first ingredient and the second ingredient are different, and the first ingredient and second ingredient are each selected from the group consisting of palm oil, palm kernel oil, palm kernel olein, palm kernel stearin, palm stearin, palm super stearin, palm olein, palm super olein, palm mid-fraction and a combination thereof. The third ingredient includes a lauric triglyceride.

Abstract: Taste-enhanced liquid, semi-solid and/or solid oil-based suspensions are provided, which consist of a carrier oil and edible solid particles (e.g., crystalline salt and/or sugar, and optionally spices) having median diameter of less than 15 ?m. The particles are reduced in size in the suspension, allowing enhancement of their organoleptic effects while reducing their amount to meet nutritional demands. The solid or semi-solid oil-derivatives comprise heterogeneous triglycerides of saturated fatty acids, including at least one saturated fatty acid having 12 carbons or more-selected to provide a required temperature-viscosity profile and/or a required melting temperature profile of the oil-derivative that corresponds to the food product. Also, non-oxidizing frying oil is provided, based on saturated fatty acids. The frying oil comprises triglycerides that include mostly or wholly saturated fatty acids, as well as small amounts of antioxidants that prevent residual oxidation of the oil during prolonged frying.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new cannabis compositions. In one embodiment, these new cannabis compositions are beverages, such as tea. In one embodiment, these new cannabis compositions are dehydrated beverages, such as powders or crystalline forms, which can be mixed with other components, like tea, and added to water.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method for extraction of crude coffee oil (CCO) from spent coffee ground (SCG) using Mechanical Hydraulic Press Machine. The extraction includes a preliminary step of reducing moisture content of the raw material followed by mechanical extraction of the spent coffee ground to obtain crude coffee oil. Also provided herein is a chemical-free method for purification of crude coffee oil to obtain pure coffee oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a confectionery composition that has the necessary stability and texture to be used as filling in foodstuffs, preferably chocolate confectionery products.

Abstract: Exemplary methods and systems process either (i) raw whole soybeans and/or roasted soybeans, or (ii) soybean meal. Feedstock size is reduced, oil may be removed, and a slurry is generated. The slurry is heated and cooked and, after cooling the cooked slurry, enzymatic hydrolysis and saccharification are initiated. A resulting soybean mash may be combined with yeast to generate soybean beer. Ethanol is removed from the soybean beer and a high protein stillage may be recovered. Oil may be removed from the high protein stillage, and the de-oiled high protein stillage may be further concentrated and/or dried.