Abstract: The present invention features methods of extracting amylase trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) from processed and unprocessed foodstuff, determining bioactivity of ATIs, quantifying the amount of ATIs in a foodstuff, and reducing the content of ATIs in a foodstuff.

Abstract: A moulding device and a method for moulding food products from a mass of foodstuff which can be transferred by pumping are provided. The device includes a stationary frame with a revolving moulding drum assembly having a peripheral surface in which mould cavities are provided, and a mass feed device including a shoe member with a filling mouth adjoining the peripheral surface of the moulding drum assembly in order to fill said cavities with the foodstuff as they move past. In operation, the pressurized mass of foodstuff introduced into a mould cavity causes an outward force onto said shoe member. A non-revolving component is provided, concentrically supported by the moulding drum assembly, including the shoe member and an interconnected moulding drum assembly engaging counterforce element to counteract the entire outward force exerted by the pressurized foodstuff on the shoe member.

Abstract: A synergistic preservative composition comprises sorbic acid or a salt thereof, benzyl alcohol, and a mixture of (i) 1,2-propanediol and/or 1,3-propanediol, and (ii), 4-butanediol and/or 1,3-butanediol. The composition is particularly suited for the preservation of cosmetics and personal care products.

Abstract: A method of making a supplement for a pet. The method mixes an aqueous protein solution with supplements. Once the supplements have been mixed into the aqueous protein solution, a fat constituent is introduced and mixed into the solution. The solution is then cooled and stored. After a predetermined period of time, the mixture is reheated and a thickening agent is introduced into the mixture.

Abstract: Compositions containing fungal pigments and methods for making the compositions are described, as are methods of staining, painting or dyeing objects with such compositions.

Abstract: A nontoxic liquid dye formulation for color staining the skin of live angling bait species comprises a dye substance suitable for application, and thereby for imparting color, to skin of angling bait species. The dye substance has a pH of between about 5.8 and about 8.2 and has a dye molecular structure carrying a net charge of no more than two negative charges or a net charge of no more than one positive charge. A dye carrier for the dye substance includes a water-soluble polyether compound mixed in an aqueous solution. The polyether compound has a weight average molecular weight of between about 2,000 and about 6,000 to function as a phase transfer agent that promotes partitioning of components of the dye substance into the skin of the bait species. The water soluble dye remains in the skin of the bait species, even though it is in an oily environment.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a fishhook for fishing or the like, the fishhook being easily stuck to a fish or the like and being also excellent in durability. The surface of a fishhook is treated with a compound selected from the group consisting of a metallic surfactant having at least one or more hydroxyl groups or hydrolyzable groups, a fluorine-based surface treating agent, a thiol compound and a disulfide compound.

Abstract: A hydrogel fishing bait has a fish attractive scent infused into a water swollen hydrogel. The hydrogel can be a copolymer of at least one water miscible monomer and a cross-linking monomer. The hydrogel can be a terpolymer of hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA), acrylamide, and a crosslinking monomer. The hydrogel terpolymer can be prepared in the shape of a fish or other fish attracting shape. The scent can be an amino acid, protein, fatty acid, sugar, or any combination thereof, and can be from a natural or artificial source. The hydrogel can be filled with a fiber, mesh, or matrix material. The hydrogel can be an interpenetrating polymer network. The hydrogel can be biodegradable. The hydrogel baits when fully hydrated on their surface do not stick to each other.

Abstract: A consumption-regulated feed block for controlled consumption of animal feed, comprises a mass of controlled feed material, the consumption of which is to be controlled, in compressed block, chemical block or hybrid block form; and an intake control matrix of low moisture block material positioned in the controlled feed material and forming consumption control pockets to regulate consumption of the controlled feed material by requiring an animal to consume by licking portions of low moisture block material in order to consume controlled feed material in an adjacent consumption control pocket.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, methods, and compositions for suppressing a population of certain species of insects such as flies. Compositions comprising an anaerobically fermented biomass, a dye and a particulate matter, are disclosed, some of which are selective in attracting a harmful insect, and are biodegradable, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Systems and methods for use of the compositions are described herein.

Abstract: A bait cake for a crustacean trap, the bait cake comprising a mixture of animal collagen, water, gelatin, gelling agents, fish meal, and fish oil, molded and cured into a cylindrical cake; a method of preparation of a bait cake which preserves the attractiveness of the bait cake to crustaceans, and a method of attracting crustaceans to a trap using the bait cake of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides moist snuff compositions and methods of making and using the same. In some embodiments, the present invention provides moist snuff compositions comprising grape tissue and a humectant, wherein the grape tissue comprises ground grape skins, ground grape pulp and/or ground grape seeds.

Abstract: A composition comprising a suspension polymerization product of a mixture of monomers of ethyl hexyl acrylate (EHA) and ethyl methacrylate (EMA) is described. Further, a composition comprising a suspension polymerization product of polar monomers that can be copolymerized with at least one of (meth)acrylic acid esters of alcohols having 4-14 carbon atoms and (meth)acrylic acid esters of alcohols having 1-3 carbon atoms is described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various polymer compounds and/or formulations and to methods for the synthesis of same. In one embodiment, the present invention is related to polymer compounds and/or formulations that enable one to more easily remove sticky articles (e.g., chewing gum) from various surfaces.

Abstract: A mass-distributing device for supplying a mass of foodstuff starting materials suitable for consumption, in particular a meat mass, to one or more mold cavities of a molding member for molding three-dimensional products from the mass is provided. The device comprises a housing, which has an open side which can be turned towards the molding member, in which a flexible abutment element for the housing to abut the molding member is arranged. In the housing, a through-passage for the mass extends from an introduction opening in the housing to a discharge, which discharge opens at the open side of the housing. Pressure means are provided in order to position the flexible abutment element under pressure against the plane of the molding member comprising one or more mold cavities, the pressure means being designed to set contact pressures in separate zones of the flexible abutment element.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of using biologically-relevant attractants for marine predators through deployment of the attractants into air and/or water in concentrations manners which will encourage the specific marine predators to move toward the deployment source. The method could be used in a number of situations, including, but not limited to, situations in which animals are in a hazardous situation, such as the immediate danger of an oil spill or clean-up activities in which the marine predators must be enticed to safety.

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a method of attracting and/or feeding one or more animals, including game, wildlife, deer, whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus), moose, elk, antelope, goats, cows, horses, turkey, birds, raccoons, chipmunks, donkeys, elephants, possum, squirrels, rabbits, mice, and buffalo. Embodiments relate to a nutritional food source (feed) and/or attractant that incorporates one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels and/or kernel pieces; and ground chestnut flour. Embodiments incorporate chestnut flour and one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels; and kernel pieces. Specific embodiments incorporate one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels; kernel pieces, and incorporate less than 2%, less than 1%, less than 0.9%, less than 0.8%, less than 0.7%, less than 0.6%, and/or less than 0.5% chestnut flour.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel method of attracting and trapping Drosophila species and a composition therefor. A method of attracting flies in the family Drosophilidae which comprises preparing an attractant which is a combination of a moistening agent, yeast and dried and powdered vegetable matter host substrate, including (but not limited to) banana, apple, pear, papaya, mango, orange, tomato, or vegetables, including (but not limited to) potato and squash, and placing this attractive lure in a trap.

Abstract: Embodiments pertain to a method of attracting and/or feeding one or more animals, including game, wildlife, deer, whitetail deer (Odocoileus virginianus), moose, elk, antelope, goats, cows, horses, turkey, birds, raccoons, chipmunks, donkeys, elephants, possum, squirrels, rabbits, mice, and buffalo. Embodiments relate to a nutritional food source (feed) and/or attractant that incorporates one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels and/or kernel pieces; and ground chestnut flour. Embodiments incorporate chestnut flour and one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels; and kernel pieces. Specific embodiments incorporate one or more of the following: whole chestnuts; chestnut kernels; kernel pieces, and incorporate less than 2%, less than 1%, less than 0.9%, less than 0.8%, less than 0.7%, less than 0.6%, and/or less than 0.5% chestnut flour.

Abstract: An ant bait which contains an active substance having insecticidal activity and a sugar syrup is described.

Abstract: A method for packaging is described for enhancing the attractiveness of an artificial hydrophilic polymeric soft fish bait to fish, comprising: immersing or suspending said soft bait in a package with an aqueous suspension of biological fluids from an animal, the water-soluble fraction of biological fluids from an animal, or an artificial simulated fluid thereof, so that the soft bait absorbs said fluid and an animal odor/flavor components contained therein.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a lure composition, lure arrangement, and/or method for attracting and capturing bed bugs and the like. In some embodiments, the present invention combines a collection structure with a chemical lure composition that has improved efficacy due to a synergistic combination of elements. The present invention reduces the need for sprayed or broadcast attractants. In one aspect of the invention, a lure composition for attracting bed bugs and the like is provided. The 5-chemical lure mixture comprises a combination of Nonanal, 1-octen-3-ol, L-lactic acid, spearmint oil, and coriander Egyptian oil. In another embodiment of the invention, the mixture comprises a 4-chemical lure mixture Nonanal, 1-octen-3-ol, spear mint oil, and coriander Egyptian oil.

Abstract: An encapsulated formulation for food and bioactive agent delivery to aquatic animals includes various combinations of nutrients, a digestion enhancer, bioactive agents, and a local absorption enhancer. The bioactive agents and absorption enhancer may be encapsulated within a delay layer for targeted release at an area of the digestive tract distinct from the region of nutrient release. The bioactive agents and absorption enhancer may be coated with a sticky coating so that they tend to adhere to the inner surfaces of the wall of the digestive tract, thereby localizing their release and enhancing their effect. Instead of bioactive agents themselves, precursors may be delivered so as to generate the bioactive agents locally. The encapsulated precursors of a specific bioactive agent are separately contained in capsules which themselves can be adhesive to one another.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition for a feeder insect coating. Specifically, the invention relates to coating that can be applied to a feeder insect to increase the nutritional value of the feeder insect to provide a more complete food source to a consuming animal.

Abstract: Scented feeder blocks for attracting game include a body at least partially formed from an edible material having a depression formed in an exterior surface, and a scent cell in the depression. The scent cell can include a stabilizer, an edible component, and a scented component. The stabilizer, the depression, or combinations thereof resist degradation of the scent cell, and the stabilizer slows dispersion of the scented component from the scent cell. Methods for forming scented feeder blocks include forming a depression in an exterior surface of a body at least partially formed from an edible material, heating a stabilizer to a first temperature such that the stabilizer melts, adding an edible component to the stabilizer, cooling the stabilizer to a second temperature less than the first and adding a scented component, and cooling the stabilizer to a third temperature less than the second such that the stabilizer solidifies.

Abstract: Chum balls contain liquefied, dehydrated and/or freeze dried chum encapsulated in a water soluble ball (capsule). According to alternate embodiments, the chum ball may also include one or more of the following ingredients: a releasing agent such as sodium bicarbonate, a sinking agent such as magnesium, freeze dried plant matter, fish oil. An exemplary formula and a suitable machine for manufacturing are also disclosed. According to one embodiment, the releasing agent and the plant matter are incorporated into the capsule material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dual-action pest control formulation for controlling rodents and arthropods, the formulation including: a rodenticide; an insecticide; an optional attractant; and a carrier matrix. The present disclosure also provides a method of controlling rodents and arthropods, the method including: applying the dual action pest formulation to a target area.

Abstract: A termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces palatable to termites embedded within a water resistant polyurethane foam matrix. Another termite bait includes a plurality of cellulosic food material pieces embedded within a water-absorbent polyurethane foam matrix. Yet another termite bait includes at least one cellulosic food material piece encapsulated within a water resistant polyurethane foam coating. Such termite baits can be used alone or in a monitoring device or other termite control device. Another termite control device includes a container, a cellulosic food material within the container and a water resistant polyurethane foam positioned to separate the food material from its environment. The container can contain a termite bait as described above or can include a chamber containing a cellulosic food material and at least one pocket containing a polyurethane foam barrier to reduce intrusion of water through the pocket to the food material.

Abstract: Suet compositions intrinsically attractive to desirable birds in a particular region (e.g., northeast, southeast, midwest, southwest, and west) and which attract more desirable birds than other suet compositions. The suet compositions comprise tallow, peanuts, and corn in combination with black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, white millet, and almonds; black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, white millet, and pumpkin seeds; black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, white millet, and safflower; dough mix and red millet, or dough mix and pecans.

Abstract: The embodiments of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient is a deer attractant and feed comprising rice hulls; calcium carbonate; manganese; copper sulfate; zinc sulfate; trace amounts of cobalt carbonate; EDDI; mono DICAL; selenium; and power sweet. Because of the balanced nutritional components of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient the product enhances overall deer growth including antler growth in bucks. The Deer Attractant and Nutrient also acts as a deer attractant, causing the deer to move toward a supply of the attractant.

Abstract: A bait cake for a crustacean trap, the bait cake comprising a mixture of animal collagen, water, gelatin, gelling agents, fish meal, and fish oil, molded and cured into a cylindrical cake; a method of preparation of a bait cake which preserves the attractiveness of the bait cake to crustaceans, and a method of attracting crustaceans to a trap using the bait cake of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides various bird feed mixtures that are intrinsically attractive to desirable birds such as finches. The bird feed mixture of the invention attracts larger numbers of desirable birds than commercially available bird feed mixtures. The bird feed mixtures contain thistle, red millet and sunflower chips.

Abstract: The embodiments of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient is a deer attractant and feed comprising rice hulls; calcium carbonate; manganese; copper sulfate; zinc sulfate; trace amounts of cobalt carbonate; EDDI; mono DICAL; selenium; and power sweet. Because of the balanced nutritional components of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient the product enhances overall deer growth including antler growth in bucks. The Deer Attractant and Nutrient also acts as a deer attractant, causing the deer to move toward a supply of the attractant.

Abstract: Compositions, methods for forming compositions, and methods for using compositions for reducing tadpole shrimp populations in temporary pools using the hormone methyl farnesoate. Compositions can include a dry base having a bulk ingredient, a viscous additive having an oily compound, a saline solution, and preparation having an effective amount of phospholipid-encapsulated methyl farnesoate. The composition can be formed by combining the dry base and the viscous additive into a first mixture and adding all or a portion of the saline solution to form a crumbly consistency. Then, the methyl farnesoate preparation can be added. The composition may then be formed into a plurality of particles having shapes and sizes for consumption by the tadpole shrimp. In use, the particles may be dispensed prior to, or immediately after, the temporary pools are flooded with water. The particles may be formed such that they can withstand exposure to water for between about 4 to about 14 days.

Abstract: Bait enhancer and methods of forming bait enhancer. Some embodiments provide bait enhancer comprising a first portion of red cabbage juice and a second portion containing at least one of a chemical selected from the group consisting of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide and simethicone wherein the first portion and the second portion are mixed together and, perhaps, are believed to react to form a product. Optionally, the first and second portions can be about equal amounts by volume. Moreover, a 5 milliliter amount of the second portion can include about 200 milligrams of magnesium hydroxide, about 153 milligrams of the aluminum hydroxide and about 20 mg of the simethicone. In some embodiments the bait enhancer is applied to a fishing lure. Furthermore, the bait enhancer can be refrigerated at or less than about 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A finch food formulation comprised of thistle, red millet, fine sunflower chips, and fine peanut hearts attracts more colorful finches than other commercial formulations typically consisting of thistle/nyjer seed alone or a thistle/sunflower chip blend. This finch food formulation attracts more individual bird species than commercial formulations typically consisting of thistle/nyjer seed alone or a thistle/sunflower chip blend. This finch food formulation also attracts twice as many birds in general (by total number) than commercial formulations typically consisting of thistle/nyjer seed alone or a thistle/sunflower chip blend.

Abstract: Inclusion of electrolytes in sucrose/water solutions comprising hummingbird food formulations may reduce dehydration in hummingbirds that feed on these formulations. Potassium and/or sodium bicarbonate are electrolytes that may be added to sucrose/water solutions. Concentrated as well as ready-to-use hummingbird food formulations may be prepared including these electrolytes.

Abstract: An agent and method for inducing food search behavior in fish and other aquatic life forms is disclosed. The agent comprises one or a combination of amino acids. The agent may be applied to or incorporated with a wide variety of baits, lures or other carriers. When immersed in water, the loading of the agent combined with the porosity of the carrier will cause an optimal flux rate of dispersion in the water that will stimulate involuntary food search behavior in fish and other aquatic life forms.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides a scented compound applied to animal feed, particularly birdseed, in order to deter squirrels from consuming the feed. This scented compound may deter squirrels in that squirrels often quickly detect most aromatic compounds due to squirrels' keen olfactory sense, while birds may not notice them at all. Further, given that this scented compound is non-toxic to both birds and squirrels, birds may consume the scented birdseed and birds and squirrels can smell the scented compound without experiencing health issues. The scented compound applied to birdseed may be citrus or peppermint oil.

Abstract: An inventive feed attractant and supplement having stabilized rice bran, corn and soybean meal. Salt, vitamins, minerals and flavoring are further included to the mixture. More specifically, the inventive feed attractant and supplement has between 35% and 45% rice bran, between 25% and 35% soybean meal and 20% and 25% cracked corn, with salt, vitamins, minerals and flavoring making up the remainder.

Abstract: A deer lure dispensing apparatus and method of use including a dispensing container containing a quantity of animal urine and a pressurized aerosol propellant. The contents are dispersed through an atomizing nozzle when a container valve is opened and locked. The lure dispensing apparatus is made to disperse its contents irrespective of its orientation. Therefore, the lure dispensing apparatus may be set to disperse, then dropped or thrown from a tree stand. It may also be inverted to spray a simulated scrape or to create a scent trail along the path a hunter walks.

Abstract: A composition suitable for feeding hemophagous insects includes peptides, salt, and a CO2 generator.

Abstract: Bird feed mixtures intrinsically attractive to desirable birds in a particular region (e.g., northeast, southeast, midwest, southwest, and west) and which attract more desirable birds than other bird feed mixtures. The bird feed mixtures comprise black oil sunflower seeds, sunflower chips, NYJER® seed (niger oilseed), and peanuts in combination with cherries and pumpkin seeds; cherries, pumpkin seeds, and safflower; blueberries and pumpkin seeds; blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and safflower; canola seed and cherries; canola seed, cherries, and safflower; almonds and millet, or almonds, red millet, and safflower.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Eastern Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Western Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Midwestern Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: Birdseed blends are formulated to attract desirable birds that generally reside in the Southern Region and other similar regions of the United States. Such birdseed formulations may attract more birds than conventional black oil sunflower seeds alone or conventional birdseed mixes. In addition, such birdseed formulations also may generally attract more desirable birds than black oil sunflower seeds or conventional birdseed mixes, while attracting less undesirable birds.

Abstract: The embodiments of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient is a deer attractant and feed comprising rice hulls; calcium carbonate; manganese; copper sulfate; zinc sulfate; trace amounts of cobalt carbonate; EDDI; mono DICAL; selenium; and power sweet. Because of the balanced nutritional components of the Deer Attractant and Nutrient the product enhances overall deer growth including antler growth in bucks. The Deer Attractant and Nutrient also acts as a deer attractant, causing the deer to move toward a supply of the attractant.

Abstract: According to various embodiments of the invention, stimulants are provided that result in euphoric behavior in certain animals, such as felines. Specifically, according to one embodiment, the animal stimulant is obtained by a process comprising: growing an actinidia polygama to fruition; increasing a concentration of matatabilactones within fruit of the actinidia polygama; extracting moisture from the fruit; and grounding the fruit into a fine powder. In some embodiments, the animal stimulant is specially tailored for use with feline animals.

Abstract: There is provided animal attractants and in particular attractants for enhancing the attractiveness of food substances for consumption by a target animal, such as pet cats and dogs. The attractant is in the form of a sprayable liquid having organoleptic properties and that can be selectively dispensed onto the surface of or within a substance such as a food substance, to stimulate one or both of the smell and/or taste senses of a target animal to encourage the animal to consume the substance. The attractant comprises an oil or substantially wholly oil carrier in which is an olfactory and/or flavoring. The attractant may also be used to encourage the consumption of substances such as medicines, food supplements and dietetic preparations.