Abstract: Arc modular light devices, systems, and methods. In at least one exemplary embodiment of a module system of the present disclosure, the module system comprises a plurality of LED modules, each LED module comprising an outer housing, a light source positioned within the outer housing, and a lens positioned so that light from the light source can be emitted through the lens; and a plate configured to couple to each of the plurality of LED modules; wherein the module system is configured to focus light from the LED modules inward when the plate has a concave curvature; and wherein the module system is configured to spread light from the LED modules outward when the plate has a convex curvature.

Abstract: A fish stringer includes a spear having a tip for piercing a portion of a fish and a measuring tape pivotally coupled to the spear and including measurement markings thereon. The spear includes an axially extending channel formed therein. At least a portion of the measuring tape extends through the portion of the fish following passage of the spear through the portion of the fish. The measuring tape is adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration. The first configuration includes a proximal portion of the measuring tape received within the channel and extending in the axial direction of the spear and the second configuration includes the proximal portion of the tape pivoted away from the channel to extend transversely relative to the axial direction of the spear.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions useful in treating a neuropathy caused by a CNTNAP1 mutation. Transgenic animal models and cell lines are disclosed for the study of neuropathies caused by a CNTNAP1 mutation. Methods of screening and identifying active agents for the treatment of neuropathies caused by a CNTNAP1 mutation are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are rodents (such as, but not limited to, mice and rats) genetically modified to comprise a humanized Tslp gene, a humanized Tslpr gene, a humanized Il7ra gene, or a combination thereof. Compositions and methods for making such genetically modified rodents, as well as methods of using such genetically modified rodents as an animal model for diseases such as allergic diseases and cancer are provided.

Abstract: There is provided a transgenic animal comprising heterologous nucleic acid encoding a bacterial organomercurial lyase and/or a bacterial mercuric reductase, wherein the transgenic animal expresses the bacterial organomercurial lyase and/or a bacterial mercuric reductase to reduce the toxicity of a mercury compound.

Abstract: This disclosure is based, in part, on the unexpected discovery that a piRNA-based construct is able to silence genes that are essential for transmission and/or infection of pathogens. The disclosed constructs and methods of use thereof capitalize on the role piRNAs play in transcriptional silencing and general immunity and enable development of transgenic approaches to inhibit transmission of human and crop diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bait device and method for making such bait device that includes forming sea urchin meat into a pellet structure operable to release meat at a measured rate. The bait device may comprise a casing (e.g. a membrane or fine mesh), that envelopes all or some of a pellet. Further disclosed is a fishing devices that may include a body in which the bait device may be inserted. When submerged, the bait device may be operable to release small particles of the sea urchin meat into the water in a controlled manner, attracting fish without the pellet falling apart or being easily eaten off of the lure or hook without catching the fish.

Abstract: The present invention is a soft plastic lure, constructed of a plastic, semi-plastic or combination “soft” and “hard-soft” plastics, where the “nose” of a lure's head exhibits a solid area of a hook anchor for guidance into an internalized receiving channel, proximate to the lure's dorsal area, with a rearwardly attached chamber tab or tabs, at the rear wall of the channel, which provides guide of a hook from said “nose”, into said channel, through an accepting tab, or tabs, wherein the inserted hook is secured where the hook's point is exterior and front-facing. The soft plastic lure is thereby capable, through proper acceptance and placement of a hook, of providing a properly guided and secured hook placement into and within the soft plastic lure ensuring correct placement of the hook and thus correct action, and maximum effectiveness of the soft plastic lure.

Abstract: A lure includes a main body, a support part, a weight, and a guide portion. The main body has a head at a front portion and a tail at a rear portion. The support part extends in a front-rear direction inside the main body. The support part is able to elastically deform in an intersecting direction that intersects with the front-rear direction. The weight is supported by the support part inside the main body. The guide portion is provided on the inner surface of the main body. The guide portion is provided on an inner surface of the main body and guides the weight in the front-rear direction or the intersecting direction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a centrifugal brake mechanism, including a wire reel; a brake ring assembly, arranged on one side of the wire reel; and a centrifugal brake assembly, including a centrifugal seat connected to the wire reel and at least two centrifugal arms, wherein the centrifugal arm is rotatably connected to the centrifugal seat and is capable of swinging vertically relative to the centrifugal seat; and at least one centrifugal bean having a polygonal cross-section is also rotatably connected to the centrifugal arm, so that a swing angle of the centrifugal arm relative to the centrifugal seat is automatically adjusted according to the rotation speed of the wire reel, thereby adjusting a contact area between the centrifugal bean and the brake ring assembly, and then the rotation speed of the wire reel may be automatically fine-tuned to maintain a dynamic balance with the brake forces.

Abstract: An ice fishing apparatus with an integrated audible and visual bite indication includes a handle portion having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a hollow region extending at least partially therebetween, a rod blank coupled to the first end of the handle, and an indicator and circuit assembly disposed at least partially within the hollow region.

Abstract: A receptacle for use with an insect trap comprises a hollow body defining an open upper end for attaching to the insect trap and for receiving insects from the trap, and an open lower end. A floor of the receptacle is mounted to the lower end of the body and is movable between a closed position wherein the floor covers the open lower end, and an open position wherein the lower end is open and exposed to a surrounding environment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates a method of controlling an arthropod pest including providing an aerosol arthropod pest control product having an aerosol dispenser assembly having a reservoir, a valve assembly in fluid communication with the reservoir, an actuator body, and a nozzle having a swirl chamber in fluid communication with a plurality of inlet ports and an outlet orifice and dispensing the arthropod pest control composition from the aerosol dispenser assembly through the nozzle. The arthropod pest control composition includes from about 0.1 wt % to about 40 wt % of a monohydric alcohol, from about 0.1 wt % to about 30 wt % of one or more active ingredients. The dispensed aerosol arthropod pest control product has a flow rate of from about 1.80 g/s to about 3.00 g/s and a Dv50 particle size value of from about 100 ?m to about 200 ?m.

Abstract: The invention refers to a system, device, and method for identifying and analyzing the plants, pests, insects, and other elements of a crop to control the spraying of agrochemicals in real time, monitor and analyze planting conditions, and present data to the user for decision-making. The system comprises a device (7) on the spray boom of the agricultural vehicle that communicates with server (5) in the cloud that communicates with the user interface platform (8) and with the operator interface (10) in the cabin of the sprayer vehicle. The device (7) captures the images during operation, processes and decides the need for spraying, and controls the solenoid valves (3) of the spray nozzles, stores the images and information acquired in the field in memory, and sends them to the server (5) via the Wi-Fi connection.

Abstract: An agricultural implement that can concurrently cultivate and spray includes an implement support frame. A plurality of cultivator row units is coupled with the implement support frame. Each cultivator row unit of the plurality of cultivator row units includes a dispatching implement. A sprayer system coupled with the implement support frame includes a fluid holding tank coupled with the implement support frame. The sprayer system includes a fluid pump in fluid communication with the fluid holding tank. The sprayer system includes a plurality of fluid nozzles in fluid communication with the fluid holding tank. Each of the fluid nozzles of the plurality of fluid nozzles is configured to direct fluid between cultivator shovels of the plurality of cultivator row units.

Abstract: The present invention is a formulation for oxygen delivery for organ preservation comprising a scalable stabilized nanoemulsion, and a method for using it. The nanoemulsion embraces a hydrocarbon lipid; a fluorocarbon or perfluorocarbon; water; a nonionic surfactant; and optionally a quaternary ammonium compound, so that droplets of the nanoemulsion have a droplet size of from about 90 nm to about 120 nm and wherein the diameter of the droplets does not change by more than 20% upon storage for at least 12 months.

Abstract: A system for perfusing an organ, for example a kidney or a heart. Preservation fluid can be pumped from a transport container to the organ through a cannula or organ adapter. A flow regulator valve can control the rate of flow of the preservation fluid based on renal resistance of the kidney or arterial resistance of the organ. The pump can operate at a rate independent of the arterial resistance.

Abstract: A system and m ethos for vitrification by transitioning tissues into a vitreous state at cryogenic temperatures and protecting them from ice crystal damage using high concentrations of cryoprotectant agents (CPAs). This system balances penetration and reducing cell toxicity. The system and method use a simulation-based optimization approach developed by combining computational modeling with microcomputed tomography imaging to predict three-dimensional CPA distributions within tissues over time accurately. In one embodiment, CPA exposure time was minimized, resulting in 85% viability in 4-ml meniscal specimens, 70% in 10-ml whole knee menisci, and 85% in 15-ml whole TMJ menisci (i.e., TMJ disc) post-vitrification, outperforming slow-freezing methods (20%-40%). Vitreous meniscus grafts demonstrated clinical-level viability (?70%), closely resembling the material properties of native tissues, with long-term availability for transplantation.

Abstract: Compositions for controlling ants include one or more essential amino acids (EAAs); one or more sugar compounds; and a lethal agent. Such compositions can be liquid bait compositions. A method of using such compositions can include deploying compositions in an ant bait station and positioning the ant bait station near an ant nest.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of releasing a semiochemical in an environment by passive diffusion, wherein the method comprises contacting a stick presenting with an alveolar internal structure extending over its longitudinal section with a composition of semiochemical, where the composition of semiochemical comprises a solvent that is an alcohol or an ester, preferably an alcohol or an ester with a density inferior to 1, a kinematic viscosity inferior or equal to 15 mm2/s at 20° C. and/or a dynamic viscosity inferior or equal to 14 mPa/s at 20° C., and which is volatile at room temperature, and enabling the stick to be filled by capillary action with the said composition of semiochemical and to release the said composition of semiochemical in the environment over time. The stick can be made of the stem of a palm tree of the Calamus genus.

Abstract: The invention relates to an agrochemical formulation comprising a continuous oil phase comprising a water-immiscible solvent; four agrochemical actives, Saflufenacil, Trifludimoxazin, Pyroxasulfone and Imazethapyr, in the form of particles, which particles are suspended in the continuous oil phase; and water droplets that are emulsified in the continuous oil phase, wherein the agrochemical formulation is substantially free of a thickener. It also relates to a method for preparing the agrochemical formulation and to a method of use of the agrochemical formulation.

Abstract: A framework comprising hub units joined by linker units, wherein: a) the shortest path from the most central atom of each hub unit to the most central atom of an adjacent hub unit, inclusive of the most central atoms, is on average 19 atoms or more, and/or b) the framework is bonded to an antimicrobial agent, and/or c) the framework is complexed with an antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to systems, methods, and formulations containing chitosan encapsulated nanoparticle pesticides. The nanoparticle solutions may contain one or more of tea tree oil, tea tree absolute, tea saponin oil, and tea saponin absolute, or other essential oils with concentrations ranging from 50 to 4000 ppm. The pesticides may be used to control Black Sigatoka and Yellow Sigatoka on banana plants and banana leaves. The nanoparticle formulations are encapsulated in a chitosan solution to create chitosan encapsulated slow-release pesticides. Some embodiments may include a filler, an extender, a wetting agent, a disintegrant, and a surfactant in the pesticide formulation.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to systems, methods, and formulations containing chitosan encapsulated nanoparticle pesticides. The nanoparticle solutions may contain geraniol or other essential oils with concentrations ranging from 50 to 4000 ppm. The pesticides may be used to control chicken mites or chicken red mites in chickens and environments including chickens without having the pesticide translocate to the egg. The nanoparticle formulations are encapsulated in a chitosan solution to create chitosan encapsulated slow-release pesticides. Some embodiments may include a filler, an extender, a wetting agent, a disintegrant, and a surfactant in the pesticide formulation.

Abstract: Tick repellents include one or more of 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB), D-borneol, L-borneol, and a blend of formic acid, undecane, tridecane, (Z)-4-tridecene, heptadecane, (Z)-9-tricosene, pentadecane, (Z)-9-nonadecene, and (Z)-9-heneicosene; and a carrier material. A method of controlling ticks can include dispensing the tick repellent. Personal care products for topical application can include the tick repellent.

Abstract: Termite trailing and recruitment compositions, systems, devices, and methods using a trail of a percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water to lead subterranean termites to termite bait or monitoring stations with toxicants located about a perimeter of a wood house structures, trees, wood piles, wood pallets, and wood boats. The percentage 2 phenoxyethanol (2-PE) dissolved in water range from approximately 0.1% to approximately 2% depending on soil types. Devices and methods form a complete barrier about wood members so termites are redirected due to elevated soil water concentrations that connect termite toxicants, monitoring stations and/or bait stations with toxicants. Devices and methods form trails of 2-PE dissolved in water direct termites to termite monitoring stations and/or bait stations with toxicants, located on wood-based house structures, trees, boats, cut wood, wood pallets, fences, posts.

Abstract: A nanoparticulate formulation, which formulation comprises (i) a core comprising at least one antioxidant alone or further in combination with (a) at least one imaging agent, (b) at least one active agent, or (c) a combination of (a) and (b); and (ii) a shell comprising a stabilizer selected from an amphiphilic molecule, at least one block copolymer, and any combinations thereof; and methods of use for preventing or treating a callose formation and preventing or suppressing a hypersensitive response in plants.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of pesticides and provides a regulator for highland barley and preparation method and application thereof. The regulator uses water as a solvent and includes components with the following concentrations: 60-84 g/L of lentinan, 150-210 g/L of ethephon, 100-140 g/L of polyaspartic acid salt, and 15-25 mL/L of active agent. The regulator of the present invention can induce highland barley to establish a huge root system, increase the toughness of highland barley stems, dwarf the length of highland barley internodes, reduce plant height, and improve the ability of highland barley to resist lodging; at the same time, it can improve the photosynthetic performance of highland barley leaves and the development of spikes, and promotes high and stable yield of highland barley.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition comprising a triazolone herbicide, a triazinone herbicide and at least an agriculturally acceptable excipient is disclosed in this application. In addition, the application described a composition comprising a triazolone herbicide, a triazinone herbicide, a crystal growth inhibitor, and at least an agriculturally acceptable excipient. Further, the application disclose methods of controlling undesirable vegetation comprising applying the composition.

Abstract: A composition for reducing reactive oxygen that can suppress a decrease in photosynthetic capacity by reactive oxygen species (ROS) is provided. The composition for reducing reactive oxygen includes at least one biosurfactant selected from peptide-based biosurfactants and sugar-based biosurfactants, and an agriculturally acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a carrier-based agricultural biofertilizer composition, comprising an isolated Bacillus megaterium strain CGAPGPBBS-034 having the deposit accession number KY495205; and an agriculturally acceptable liquid formulation with a stabilizer to provide stability and support for at least one of the Bacillus species, thereby enhancing the growth and overall health of the plants.

Abstract: A post-harvest disease control combination including a) a biocontrol agent Candida oleophila; and (b) a synthetic fungicide for controlling and preventing post-harvest diseases in agricultural produce. Also disclosed are methods of controlling the incidence of plant pathogens in agricultural produce is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting inhibitory, suppressive, and toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC4064 and TIC4064 amino acid sequence variants. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC4064 and TIC4064 amino acid sequence variant pesticidal proteins are also provided.

Abstract: A system for preparing pizza, comprising a dough storing section configured to store dough to be used for preparing the pizza; a management system configured to manage the storage and preparation processes of the dough in the dough storing section; a stretching machine for stretching the pizza dough; a dough moving system configured to move the dough from the dough storing section to the stretching machine; a topping-storing section configured to store toppings to be dispensed on the dough; a dispensing system configured to dispense toppings on the dough; topping moving system configured to move toppings from the topping storing section to the dispensing system; one or more collection compartments for storing the pizza after the pizza is prepared for delivery.

Abstract: A method of producing a baked food product, preferably a pizza, includes the steps of providing a stretched dough, providing a stencil defining a pattern to be achieved, applying the stencil on the stretched dough and/or on the food product after baking; and placing at least one food ingredient on the stretched dough and/or on the food product according to a pattern defined by the stencil in such a way that the pattern is reproduced on the stretched dough and/or on the food product.

Abstract: A method of making dough for manufacturing a food product, the method comprising: (i) providing brewed tea; (ii) providing flour; and (iii) mixing the brewed tea and flour to form a dough.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a steamed flour-based product, said methods comprise: providing a dough or a paste comprising flour and a thermostable glucoamy lase at least 70% identical to SEQ ID NO:1. SEQ ID 1×10;6. SEQ ID NO:7 or SEQ ID NO:8; and steaming the dough or the paste to produce a streamed flour-based product, as well as compositions comprising said thermostable glucoamylase.

Abstract: A feed apparatus is provided for feeding a link of sausages to an apparatus for further processing the link of sausages. The feed apparatus includes a frame and a feeder element arranged on the frame for feeding the link of sausages to the further processing apparatus. The feeder element has a surface on which the link of sausages lies during operation and is moved in a feeding direction towards the further processing apparatus. The surface of the feeder element is funnel-shaped and concave, such that the sausages, as they move in the feeding direction, are deflected inwards, relative to the feeding direction, from the peripheral areas of the surface, in sections at least.

Abstract: A storage and display device for plant matter comprises a body having an outer container (1) and an inner container (2) within the outer container with an enclosed space therebetween. The interior of the inner container (2) is open at the upper face thereof for receiving the plant matter in use. The enclosed space contains a water reservoir (11, 25) and at least one mist-generating device (14, 27) connected to the water reservoir. A plurality of passages (16) is provided between the enclosed space and the interior of the inner container. In an alternative arrangement, the inner container comprises a passage (40) therethrough opening at one end below the inner container and at the other end above the upper face thereof, a deflector (42) being mounted on the said other end to deflect mist passing up the passage downwardly on to the interior of the inner container.

Abstract: The application discloses a monitoring system of a heat pump type low-temperature circulating grain dryer based on the Internet of Things, which includes a data acquisition module, a data transmission module, a safety control module and a remote monitoring module; where the data acquisition module is used for obtaining data of a low-temperature circulating dryer and a multistage air source heat pump; the safety control module is used for automatically controlling a motor according to the data; the data transmission module is used for transmitting data to the cloud server; the remote monitoring module is used for graphically displaying the data, performing an alarming and sending control commands on the low-temperature circulating dryer and the multistage air source heat pump; and the data acquisition module, the safety control module and the data transmission module are wirelessly connected with the remote monitoring module.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a non-dairy vegan cheese product that comprises plant-based protein, having improved melt properties. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the vegan cheese product, uses of the vegan cheese product, and a food product comprising the vegan cheese product.

Abstract: Provided herein is a food product comprising a powdered fat that is consisting of 20 wt. % to about 100 wt. % of a hard fraction and up to 80 wt % of a soft fraction wherein the hard fraction is derived from fats or fat blends that are solid at 20° C. at atmospheric pressure and wherein the soft fraction is derived from oils or oil blends that are liquid at 20° C. at atmospheric pressure, and wherein the powdered fat is not derived from palm oil or palm kernel oil, the food product is a biscuit filling, wafer filling, pie cookie filling, cracker filling or cookie filling. It relates to the use of such a powdered fat to reduce the saturated fatty acid content of a food product.

Abstract: Provided herein is a process for making a food product comprising the following steps: mixing a powdered fat with one or more other food ingredients other than liquid oil, and/or a fat composition different from liquid oil, applying shear, optionally adding liquid oil, and optionally applying shear. Preferably, the food product is a filling, topping, coating, or inclusion.

Abstract: Herein described is a tank for containing a food product which melts at a temperature below 90° C., for example chocolate, or cocoa, or semi-finished cocoa products, wherein the tank comprises at least one wall which is heated by means of an induction device for maintaining the food product in the molten state, and wherein the induction device is feedback regulated to maintain at least one temperature detected in the tank at a desired value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a marshmallow ice cream. The method has an effect of improving consumer satisfaction by allowing a cool marshmallow to be consumed in combination with ice cream. The method comprises step of preparing dough ingredients with soaking a gelatin powder and a resin, as ingredients of marshmallow in water (ST 1); step of dough whipping with putting the soaked dough ingredients and syrup into a kneader and performing whipping for 5 to 10 minutes (ST 2); step of filling a portion mold having a predetermined shape with the marshmallow dough (ST 3); step of mounting an ice cream prepared in a hexahedral shape on the marshmallow dough filling the portion mold (ST 4); and step of further supplying the marshmallow dough to prevent exposure of the mounted ice cream (ST 5).

Abstract: Provided are food products that have structures, textures, and other properties comparable to those of animal meat, and that may therefore serve as substitutes for animal meat. Also provided are processes for production of such meat-like food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a textured soy protein comprising rice flour, comprising 58-80 wt % of a soy protein as solids, 9-22 wt % of rice flour, 8-18 wt % of wheat gluten, and 1-5 wt % of an additive. When an extrusion process for producing the textured soy protein is carried out, the tissue structure of the soy protein is changed by the rice flour and the wheat gluten, and thus, a textured soy protein with a softer and more elastic texture can be produced.

Abstract: A system for treating whole stillage includes a stillage tank, a separation system in communication with the stillage tank and configured to separate the whole stillage into a wet cake portion and a thin stillage portion, and a primary filtration system in communication with the separation system. The primary filtration system can be configured to separate the thin stillage into a primary concentrate and a primary permeate. A secondary filtration system in communication with the primary filtration system can be configured to further purify the primary permeate. A water reclamation system in communication with the primary and/or secondary filtration system can remove water from the permeate. An additive can be added to the primary permeate to precipitate phosphorus-containing minerals and corn oil can be advantageously extracted from the primary concentrate. Protein-enriched animal feeds can be generated from dehydration of the primary concentrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion comprising vitamin D or its derivatives, a stabilizer preferably a hydrocolloid and a triglyceride and to a beverage comprising said emulsion. The present invention also relates to a process for obtaining such emulsion and the use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides nutritional supplements consisting of an alginate hydrogel with sub-saturating amounts of calcium ions and comprising an aqueous solution comprising active ingredients, selected from sugars, complex carbohydrates, electrolytes, caffeine, and amino acids. The nutritional supplements allow for intake of carbohydrates without causing oral pH lowering and risk of dental caries, and without causing gastrointestinal discomfort while maintaining a high rate of intestinal uptake and oxidation of carbohydrates.