Abstract: An animal litter box and feeder are disclosed. Animals, such as rabbits, typically have an animal litter box and an animal feeder. The litter box disclosed is a multi-layer structure including a lower layer, at least one middle layer, and an upper layer. The lower layer is more rigid than one or both of the upper layer and the at least one middle layer, and composed of different materials than one or both of the upper layer and the at least one middle layer. For example, the lower layer may be rigid and composed of hard plastic, the upper layer may be semi-rigid and composed of paper, and the at least one middle layer may be non-rigid and composed of plastic. The multi-layer configuration for the animal litter box may be used in combination with an animal feeder in order to provide a combination animal litter box and feeder.

Abstract: An intelligent cat litter box includes a filter screen assembly and a connector. The filter screen assembly is disposed at a respective opening position of a litter collecting bin, and an edge of one side away from the litter collecting bin can fit with an inner wall of a ball bin; and the connector is disposed in the ball bin, and can not only fit with the filter screen assembly rotationally in clockwise and counterclockwise directions, but also be in clamping fit with the filter screen assembly in itself circumferential direction. According to the intelligent cat litter box, the filter screen assembly is mounted at the opening position of the litter collecting bin through the connector to achieve the separation of a cat litter ball from the cat litter, and the cat litter enter the litter collecting bin.

Abstract: The latest innovation in the world of pet accessories is the introduction of a remarkable attachment for bicycles. Specifically designed to facilitate safe and efficient exercise for dogs while biking, this attachment is a game-changer for pet owners who enjoy riding and want to share their passion with their furry friends. The assembly process is straightforward and hassle-free, and the attachment can be conveniently folded for storage. Its construction is of superior quality and durability, ensuring that it can withstand the energetic movements of even large and boisterous dogs. This attachment is a must-have for any pet owner looking to combine their love of cycling with their love for their four-legged companion.

Abstract: An insect dispensing device and a method of using the same to feed a pet. More specifically, an insect dispensing device comprising an inlet, one or more outlets, passageways between said inlet and each said outlet, and a mechanism for occluding or opening a selected combination of said passageways.

Abstract: An animal marking control system includes: at least one transceiver communicatively coupled to a remote base station (BS) and configured to exchange data with the BS, the transceiver having a plurality of operation modes (OMs), each of the OMs defining a respective frequency of communication (FoC) of the transceiver with the BS; a marker unit configured to selectively mark the animal; a processing circuitry configured to: cause activation of the transceiver at a first OM of the OMs, wherein in the first OM the transceiver communicates with the BS in a first FoC; receive an indication of a marking need from the BS; upon receipt of the indication of a marking need, cause activation of the transceiver at a second OM of the OMs, wherein in the second OM the transceiver communicates with the BS in a second FoC; receive marker unit activation instructions; activate the marker unit.

Abstract: The application discloses an animal nail polisher. The animal nail polisher includes a housing, a motor is mounted inside the housing, and a battery mounted inside the housing is arranged below the motor; an output end of the motor is connected with a rotating shaft, and an end portion of the rotating shaft is provided with a polishing head for nail polishing; a limiting sleeve is sheathed outside the polishing head, and the limiting sleeve is fixed to a top portion of the housing by a clamping mode; and a top portion of the limiting sleeve is provided with a first gap, and one side of the limiting sleeve is provided with a second gap. The nail polisher of the application is small in size, convenient to use, and may be used for different nails.

Abstract: An animal husbandry system, wherein a group of animals can move about freely in an area, includes monitoring and analyzing device configured for repeatedly generating images and gathering data therefrom regarding at least one mobile being and/or object in the area, an illumination device provided with a number of illumination elements, each arranged for illuminating at least a subarea of the area, and a controller connected to the monitoring and analyzing device and to the illumination device. The monitoring and analyzing device is configured for determining an image quality value for each generated image and for detecting an insufficient image quality due to an unsuitable illumination intensity in at least one of the subareas. The control device is configured for adjusting said unsuitable illumination intensity in said subarea to a suitable illumination intensity, so that the image quality becomes sufficient.

Abstract: An underwater sensor (10) comprising several cameras (14) that take pictures of fish (70) to identify species and measure size, with a sensor housing (12) which can be placed in a trawl (50), where the sensor housing (12) comprises: at least two cameras (14) in stereo configuration arranged to take pictures of passing fish, one or 5 more light modules (16) to illuminate passing fish, a sonar (18) arranged to register passing fish, a control and processing unit (22) connected to said cameras (14), light modules (16) and sonar (18), as well as a battery (20). The control and processing unit (22) is on a signal from the sonar (18) arranged to activate or deactivate said cameras (14) and light modules (16), as well as to process said images to identify 0 the species and measure the size of passing fish.

Abstract: The transplant fish production method includes selecting a donor fish species, selecting first and second fish species which are a combination that could be sterile, producing a hybrid fish species of the selected first fish species and second fish species, and transplanting reproductive cells of the donor fish species into the produced hybrid fish species.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brain-metastatic lung cancer cell line and a use of Noggin as a marker for brain metastasis of lung cancer. In the present invention, a brain metastatic lung cancer cell line with optimized characteristics for brain metastasis was established by repeatedly transplanting the lung cancer cell line through the carotid artery. In addition, in the brain metastatic lung cancer cell line, the expressions of Noggin protein and its mRNA are reduced, confirming that the motility and invasiveness of cells are reduced and adhesion increased. Therefore, the Noggin protein or its gene is expected to be useful as a biomarker for diagnosis of brain metastasis of lung cancer and its target therapy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to heparan sulfate transgenic models and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fishing rod defined by a smooth transition between an approximately triangular prism at the fishing rod's butt-end and an approximately cylindrical tip.

Abstract: A deadstik fishing hole device for use primarily for ice fishing. The deadstik fishing hole device is designed to fit a variety of different size holes and sleeves in wheelhouses, ice houses, and similar ice fishing dwellings. The device also contains a gaff to help bring fish out of the hole. The deadstik fishing hole device generally includes a plastic base, paddles, and airlock plate along with stainless steel compression springs, gaff, roll pin, and nut.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact, low-profile aquatic trap designed to be directly submerged in mosquito larval habitats, aimed at capturing and retaining them underwater long enough to kill them by lack of air. The entrance of the trap includes multiple niche-like openings to trap the larvae by offering them shelter from light and predators. These entrances lead to a series of compartments that form a labyrinth guiding the larvae towards an inescapable chamber. Being anaerobic, the trap causes the larvae to die in the inescapable chamber within a few hours, without bait, chemicals, energy, or any kind of refills.

Abstract: A vapor emitting device has a main body with a wick. The main body includes a material reservoir and a wick reservoir. The material reservoir is configured to contain a volatilizable material and a vacuum volume. The vacuum volume supports at least a partial vacuum at a predetermined level. The material reservoir has a base surface surrounded by reservoir walls with a top surface including an inlet formed on the top surface. The wick reservoir extends from the inlet through the material reservoir and towards the base surface. The wick reservoir has a first end and a second end. The first end is adjacent to the inlet and includes an inlet orifice. The second end is adjacent to the base surface and has a material orifice. The wick is disposed through the inlet and the wick reservoir with an air gap formed between the wick and the wick reservoir.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes pest management apparatuses for trapping pests. For example, some embodiments of the pest control apparatuses comprise a sidewall surrounding an interior region, the sidewall including a bottom edge and multiple inwardly-extending tabs, each tab having a bottom surface and at least a portion of each of the tab bottom surfaces being co-planar with each other, the sidewall being releasably couplable to a floor, and a lid coupled to the sidewall. The floor may be releasably coupled to the sidewall, so as to form a base, the base having a bottommost surface, wherein the floor comprises a substrate to which an adhesive layer is permanently attached, the substrate having a bottom surface that comprises the bottommost surface. The lid and the base may cooperate to form a chamber that includes the interior region.

Abstract: Use of insect prevention is provided in some embodiments of the present disclosure, including: providing an insect prevention item, in which a plurality of repeating patterns and a plurality of spacer patterns are represented on a surface of the insect prevention item, each of the plurality of repeating patterns is spaced apart by each of the plurality of spacer pattern, and a viewing angle of one of the plurality of repeating patterns and a spacer pattern neighboring to one of plurality of the repeating patterns represents on a plurality of ommatidias of the flying insect is less than twice of an inter-ommatidial angle of each of the plurality of ommatidias of the flying insect; and disposing the insect prevention item on an outer site of a target item.

Abstract: A wall apparatus for preventing intrusions by pests includes a frame which has a plurality of studs, a sole plate, and a top plate. The studs are laterally spaced from each other and coupled to and extend between the sole plate and the top plate. Each one of a pair of barriers is coupled to the frame adjacent to a bottom end of the frame and is positioned on an associated one of a front side of the frame and a rear side of the frame.

Abstract: A static device with no moving parts to be used with game feeder equipment where by the invention is attached to the top of animal feeder tube troughs to keep undesired animals such as, but not limited to, Raccoons and Squirrels from gaining access to the top of feeder tube troughs and subsequently from gaining access to feed and or feedstocks.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to air flow control blinds or tents useful for controlling scents emitted therefrom. The air flow control blinds can include walls, a roof, windows in the walls, and at least one directional vent disposed on the walls, where the at least one directional vent includes an inlet on the inner surface of the blind and an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet, the outlet facing downward on the outer surface of the blind to direct fluids flowing therethrough towards the ground. The air flow control blinds may include one or more roof vents adjacent to the walls on the roof. The air flow control blind includes at least one oxidant generator mount on one or more of the roof or the walls to mount an oxidant generator thereon. Blind systems can include a portable oxidant generator positioned in the blind.

Abstract: A decoy apparatus for use in a water environment comprising a motor operatively connected to a splasher to cause a water effect when in operation, said motor and splasher being connected to a pole member such that the motor is located above the surface of a body of water and said splasher is capable of contacting said water when in operation. In one or more embodiments, the decoy apparatus may further comprise a decoy body substantially in the shape of an avian animal.

Abstract: Provided herein systems and methods for processing cryopreserved cells without an expansion phase after thawing, including transfecting cells for gene editing purposes and cryopreserving transfected cells. Systems and methods for high-throughput processing of frozen cells are also provided. The systems and methods provided can be used to modify cells, including gene editing, in cell arrays.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and compositions to determine viability of an organ for transplantation and other medical purposes. One aspect of the invention relates to a method for assessing the viability of an organ by measuring the energy parameters to determine the energy level of the organ by determining the stored cellular energy (e.g., ATP levels), and/or energy consumption over a particular time period of viability. The energy parameters can be compared to reference energy parameters as a highly accurate and reliable prediction of viable cell yield, and organ viability. Another aspect of the invention relates methods to preserve or extend the time period of viability of an organ any combination of (i) preservation perfusion of the organ to prevent ischemic damage, (ii) chemical metabolic suppression of the organ e.g., using metabolic suppressants, (iii) metabolic suppression by physical or environmental conditions, e.g., sub-zero non-freezing storage.

Abstract: A stable liquid agrochemical formulation in the form of an oil dispersion includes neonicotinoid compounds and pyrethroid compounds that are stable at low temperatures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to arthropod control compositions, methods and uses to control arthropods as well as arthropod control articles comprising the same.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method for controlling glyphosate-resistant weeds that includes a step for applying, to glyphosate-resistant weeds or a habitat for glyphosate-resistant weeds, ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate in an amount of 5-200 g per 10000 m2. The present invention thus makes it possible to provide a method for achieving excellent control effects in weed control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal combinations and compositions comprising said combinations for controlling phytopathogenic fungi causing rice blast diseases. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling or preventing Magnaporthe grisea causing rice blast diseases.

Abstract: Described herein are combinations of glufosinate, salts or esters thereof or L-glufosinate, salts or esters thereof with at least two herbicides. The resulting combinations may be synergistic. Also described are compositions, methods of use and kit-of-parts of the same.

Abstract: Methylobacterium strains that enhance early growth of plants, improve propagation/transplant vigor, increase nutrient uptake, improve stand establishment, improve stress tolerance and/or increase a plant's ability to utilize nutrients are provided herein. Also provided are methods to reduce green-house gas emission and convert methane to methanole with Methylobacterium strains.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to improve the efficacy of fertilizer usage and absorption by cotton plants. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then infused to the fertilized soil in which the cotton seeds are planted and grown. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, for applying to the fertilized soil around the cotton plants.

Abstract: Post-transcriptionally chemically modified double strand RNAs (MdsRNAs) and post-transcriptionally chemically modified RNAs (MRNAs) having a high molecular weight polyalkyloxy modification at the 2?-OH position are described. This modification allows for greater bioavailability of the compound, better stability of the compound, and allows for greater stability against nucleases. The MdsRNAs and MRNAs can be economically produced in a readily scalable manner. Compositions of MdsRNAs and MRNAs having chemically modified nucleotides are described, such that the MdsRNAs and MRNAs are modified to contain high molecular weight polyalkyloxy polymers. Synthetic methods for efficiently making these MdsRNAs and MRNAs and methods of using MdsRNAs and MRNAs are described.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of multi-level baking pans, such as a two-level baking pan for baking brownies or another product having different levels of doneness in the same pan. In exemplary embodiments, a baking pan for baking a product having different levels of doneness comprises first and second bottom portions. The first bottom portion is at a first depth from and generally parallel with an upper edge of the baking pan. The second bottom portion is generally parallel with the upper edge of the baking pan. The second bottom portion is at a second depth from the upper edge of the baking pan that is different than the first depth of the first bottom portion from the upper edge. The first and second bottom portions are unobstructed from each other.

Abstract: A baking pan oiling device includes a housing for receiving a plurality of baking pans therethrough during a pan oiling operation, an oil supply fluidly coupled to a plurality of nozzles, and a pump for causing the nozzles to spray oil into at least one orifice of each of the baking pans. A sensor arranged downstream of the nozzles generates signals corresponding to a sensed presence or absence of oil in the baking pan, and a control unit determines the pan oiling device requires attention based on such signals, including causing the pan oiling operation to be stopped, transmitting a message, and/or causing an indicator to be actuated. The sensor may additionally sense pan type and/or color, oil spray pattern on the pan, spray amount on the pan, and so on, and in response, the control unit may generate control signals to facilitate operations of the pan oiling device.

Abstract: Device for spacing dough pieces positioned adjacently in a length direction on a carrier that extends in a length and a width direction, comprising: At least one engaging means for a dough piece, said engaging means movable between: a position engaging at least one dough piece and a position releasing the at least one dough piece; configured for: a) moving to the position engaging at least one dough piece; b) moving the at least one dough piece in the length direction relative to the carrier; c) moving the at least one dough piece in the width direction relative to the carrier; d) moving to the position releasing the at least one dough piece.

Abstract: A food in a form of a semi-ready-made product or a ready-made product includes an indicator substance which is insignificant for a cooking process of the food and which emits a defined signal when a defined preparation progress of the food is reached or in an initial state. The defined signal is detected by a sensor embodied in or on a cooking appliance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the provision of granules consisting of natural, preferably purely plant-based components. This granulate can be processed by injection molding without the addition of further components. Therefore, the invention also relates to the use of the granules in the injection molding process, as well as to products produced by processing the granules by injection molding, such as wafers in the form of carriers of food and dips, and pastry such as cookies.

Abstract: The residual brine remaining from a brine injection process is collected and filtered by a primary filter system. Thereafter, the filtered brine is routed to a saddle tank from where the brine is routed, as needed, to a secondary filter remove particulates from the brine sufficient to enable the brine then to be routed to an injection head for reuse for injection into the work product. Clean brine is used to clean the primary and secondary filter systems. Thereafter, the spent brine from cleaning the primary and secondary filters is routed to the primary filter system to undergo primary filtration in the same manner as the brine collected after being expelled by the injection process. After this primary filtration, the brine is routed to the saddle tank.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of optimizing machine processing of a workpiece may include receiving, by a computing device, at least one sensor input regarding a workpiece; performing, by a computing device, pre-processing of the at least one sensor input for at least one of efficient transfer to another computing device and optimal use in one or more machine learning models; executing, by a computing device, one or more machine learning models to output requested information regarding the workpiece based on data in the at least one sensor input; processing, by a computing device, the output; and controlling at least one aspect of the machine processing of the workpiece, by a computing device, in response to the processed output.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a powdered composition, preferably a flavored powdered composition comprising a solid plant-based fat to impart thermal triggered release properties when incorporated in food products such as meat analogues. The disclosure further relates to the use of a flavored powdered composition as an animal fat replacer in food, pet-food or feed products. Finally, the disclosure concerns a method for preparing said flavored powdered composition and a food product comprising said flavored powdered composition.

Abstract: A cotton candy machine having improved safety. The cotton candy machine is provided with a rotating chamber for receiving floss and a heating element disposed below the rotating chamber. A wall extends downwardly from the rotating chamber past the heating element, thereby serving as a physical barrier preventing floss from contacting the heating element. The cotton candy machine also is provided with an air exchange system whereby a series of opening proximate to the heating element allows for release of hot air from the interior of the unit and inflow of cooler air from the exterior of the unit.

Abstract: The technology disclosed in this specification pertains to legume protein isolates having improved emulsifying function and methods for making them. The improved legume protein isolates are made by a process comprising heating the isolates in a neutral aqueous solution for at least 1.5 minutes at temperatures below 99° C. Following the treatment to improve emulsifying function, the legume protein isolates can be mixed with other ingredients to form stable emulsions, including acidic emulsions.

Abstract: A sliced deli-style, meat-based plant proteins that mimics its meat-based counterpart are described herein are prepared through a composition and method that associate protein components in a manner that can be uniquely processed effective to produce a meat analogue from plant proteins that closely resembles sliced deli-style meats in appearance, taste, texture, and quality. When both the select compositional features and the select processing system parameters are combined, the resulting product achieves thin and elongated slices that have a grainy texture resembling, for instance, sliced roast beef or sliced turkey.

Abstract: The use of Black Solider Fly Larvae as Palatant/Palatability Enhancer for use in edible pet products This invention disclosed a palatability enhancer for edible pet products using black solider fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae, wherein the black solider fly larvae are collected following the commercial farming, the greater part of the materials being processed for safety and size reduced as necessary, at 10.0%-80.0%. The palatability enhancer may also include at least one of the following: Cysteine, Arginine, Alanine, Glutamine, Aspartic acid, Glycine, Phenylalanine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Vitamin B1, and a reducing sugar, at 0.1%-10.0% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a LC-PUFA biomass composition which has reduced self-heating propensity and thus requires a lessened packing requirement for shipment. The invention also discloses methods for making such biomass composition.

Abstract: The present application discloses granules with a solid core that is coated with a cellulosic polymer. The solid core of the granules can be made of a number of active ingredients. The granules can be used in animal feeds to deliver the active ingredients into the intestine of animals for maximum effect.

Abstract: A method of reducing gas loss from a beverage, such as a reduced sugar or no sugar carbonated beverage, by encapsulating at least a portion of the gas bubbles present in the beverage to reduce or prevent loss of gas from the beverage. A reduced sugar or no sugar carbonated beverage including a carbonated beverage base and an additive that encapsulates at least a portion of the gas bubbles present in the beverage for the purpose of reducing or preventing loss of gas from the beverage. Use of a glyceride in a reduced sugar or no sugar carbonated beverage to encapsulate at least a portion of the gas bubbles present in the beverage thereby reducing or preventing loss of gas from the beverage.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for a precision temperature and moisture content control for batch food production using an agitated and jacketed vessel equipped with a multi-stage and balanced vacuum system, an outboard heat exchanger system indirectly heats the vessel and accompanying, weighing, sensing, and controlling devices. A condensate collection and weight system is interlinked with processing control so as to allow a vacuum level within the system to be precisely controlled based on the weighing system to allow moisture removal and prevent overcooking in an automated vacuum cooling process, a vacuum cooking process, or a combination of a vacuum cooling and a vacuum cooking process.

Abstract: Described herein is a corn protein concentrate comprising 55%-80% corn protein on a dry basis, an a* color value between about 0 and 4, and a b* color value between about 15 and 3, and less than about 2% oil on a dry basis; and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: A natural green liquid coloring composition comprising an oil phase wherein the oil phase comprises a chlorophyll oleoresin. The oil phase is dispersed in a continuous water phase comprising a casein compound as microencapsulating agent.

Abstract: A processed grain food material has the following features a) to e): a) the processed grain food material being obtained by steaming, flaking, and cutting grain that has been shed and polished; b) the processed grain food material having a thickness of 0.4 to 1.2 mm; c) the processed grain food material having a moisture content of 20% or less; d) the cooked rice-like meal contains substantially no grain source other than the processed grain food material; and e) the cooked rice-like meal having an appearance, a texture, and a glutinous texture similar to an appearance, a texture, and a glutinous texture of cooked rice. The processed grain food material is used for preparing a cooked rice-like meal by adding water to the processed grain food material and cooking the processed grain food material by heating.